In a town like Holland,
Michigan, go for Mexican food. I was
talking with a friend about local entertainment coupon books when they asked if
I had tried Margeritas'. Then they went
on to ask me for the coupon if I decided not to use it. With a dialogue like that, I knew I had to
try this restaurant. Contrary to the name of the restaurant, Margeritas' does not serve
Margeritas'.
If you like
a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, then Margeritas' is a contender. It is on the south side of Lake Macatawa in
Holland near the end of 17th Street.
In fact, the water is visible from the rear parking area. As busy as it was on a Tuesday evening, I
wondered how busy they were on a weekend.
We got a table near the back of the restaurant and the smell of tamales
was in the air. People were constantly
getting take-out and lining up for a table.
The interior is not spacious so non-peak hours are best. When we left, there were people lined up out
the door.
Much of the food is
homemade. The chips are thick and the
salsa kept my attention. The price is
moderate and very similar to the prices of the chain restaurant On the Border. However, Margeritas’ food reminded me of
having dinner with Mexican friends. The
platter usually has a salad, beans, rice, and the entrée. The steak chimichanga had good flavor and the
enchiladas were soft. If your stomach is
sensitive, the food is very mild. The
presentation is excellent. It is very
colorful and I was finding potatoes and carrots in my rice. It’s a very diverse and well rounded
meal.
They use coupons to get the
people in the door and they go one step further after you use your coupon. The card inside the entertainment book will
get you 20% off your bill just by flashing it.
I found a news article on Mlive that the restaurant was closed down in
2012 due to 200 people catching the noro virus from them. This was concerning, but we went anyway
because of the recent reviews, our friends recommendations, and our own
curiosity. I bring this issue up in case
you search for reviews and are concerned.
I am not worried. I saw that they
have signs everywhere in English and Spanish to the employees on health
standards. They are simple but I feel
they have corrected actions to avoid a future outbreak. Plus, judging by the crowds, business has not
been hurt.
I will say that the lady who
works the counter is one of the sweetest and friendliest ladies you will meet
in the food industry. She is always
taking orders over the phone and greeting people. The other staff are also very helpful. Service is very quick and the dinner was out
to the table in about ten minutes.
It’s a great place for
special occasions or a date night. You can check out their website here. If you
are looking for an authentic, homemade meal, go to one of the hottest restaurants
in Holland.
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