Jose Babushka’s
2232 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
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Address :
2232 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49506 - Phone (616) 272-4472
- Website https://josebabushkas.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
- Mon : 11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Pablo G.
Jose Babushkas is the best Mexican food in GR. The menu has a wide spread of many different items. The queso is unbelievably good, it is not heavy so it is a wonderful appetizer!! They have a wide variety of drinks such as cocktails, many beers. The staff is very nice to all of the customers!! The restaurant is a very nice design and very modern looking!! The chef is amazing at cooking the food, every bite you take is tasty!! The restaurant not only seats indoor, buy also seats outdoor patio in the summer which is very nice. I recommend going to this place and would be in my top 3 in GR. This is a must go for sure and hope you enjoy your food also!!
(5)Aaron H.
This place was delicious. With the combination of polish and mexican as its focus, I expected a little bit more fusion as opposed to mexican or polish. Regardless, the menu was extensive and everything we had was very good. We think they did the polish part very well, but the mexican part was a little bit lacking. I may be biased here as Grand Rapids offers a plethora of delicious and authentic mexican food, and I suppose my polish palate is somewhat unadvanced. My wife and I split a chicken chimichanga and some steak burrito. The chimichanga was good, but perhaps lacking in contrast to some local mexican eateries. The steak burrito thing was out of sight. It had mashed potatoes, steak, blue cheese, balsamic onions and was absolutely delicious. The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. We were able to sit out on the patio which made for a lovely evening and I recommend it over the somewhat cramped dining room. The wait staff were knowledgeable and friendly and accomodating (it started to sprinkle so we wanted to move under an umbrella....no problems). Very very good.
(4)Art S.
My wife and I ate dinner there last night. Guacamole was below average, chips were not warm and meal was very bland. Would not eat there again, but if you have to make it a Tuesday or Wednesday early dinner. Definitely average food, mediocre experience and no real reason to eat there. Too bad as combination of Mexican and Polish could be cool. Also great location in EGR.
(2)Jennifer C.
Being from Metro Detroit, I was excited to see a Polish/Mexican restaurant coming to EGR. My husband and I went just recently, and we were beyond disappointed. My husband ordered the Polish Platter. This was the furthest thing from being Polish. The pierogi were clearly the frozen mass produced boxed version that you can buy at any Meijer. Sauerkraut was way, way, way overcooked, thus dry. Golabki (stuffed cabbage) was small and the rice to meat ratio was terrible. Moreso a cabbage full of rice. We were close to the kitchen, so we observed that the chips were from a bag and then put under a heating lamp. Homemade chips would have been better. I ordered the burrito with queso. Nothing special. Did not have much filling for the price, as there was an excess of tortilla. The staff was very nice, the location was ideal and the decor was trendy. If you're looking for good Polish and Mexican food, do yourself a favor: get in your car, drive two hours SE, go to Hamtramck and then Mexican Village in Detroit (I promise you it's not scary as many west Michiganders think). I was just very disappointed and hope people from Grand Rapids don't think this is what polish food is supposed to taste like.
(1)Jonathan M.
Fair food, acceptable service although nothing worth repeating. It seemed as though almost every dish was trying to fuse Mexican and Polish food and although the food was acceptable I don't feel a draw to return anytime soon.
(3)Marilee F.
This is a follow up from my 8/6/15 review. The owner responded to my review, I gave more details, it was investigated and turned out the server did in fact make errors that management addressed. Based on management's prompt response and the great food, I decided to give this restaurant another try. Tonight was a fabulous experience. Our waitress Jessica was very attentive and personable. We had children with us, and she brought out their food immediately. She even came back to check on them specifically to make sure everything was ok. Again, the food was great. In the service industry, unfortunate things will happen. It's how management responds to the issues that counts. And management gets an A+ from me.
(4)Katy C.
I went in for a second time last week and I have to say, I am really liking this place! I got the queso burrito and it was amazing. It was huge, slightly spicy, and the queso was really good. I also got a steak burrito to go for my boyfriend and he really liked that too. I tried the pineapple margarita and it was SO good. It has chunks of pineapple in it, which I loved. I can't wait to go back and try some of the tacos!
(5)Dina H.
Alligators tacosssss! I think it's a seasonal thing but it was the best thing I had! I also tried the fish tacos, and steak quesadilla. It both had the burnt taste That made me not eat anymore. I wish they had more polish dishes. I think 80% of the menu was Mexican.
(3)Amanda L.
Combining Polish and Mexican tastes in a casual, upscale environment would be no small feet for another restaurant, but Jose Babushka's pulled it off effortlessly this past Friday night, while attending to a packed house, no less. I got a tip that they allow for 30-minute call ahead seating, so at 5:30 on the dot I called for a 6pm table. I'm so glad I did because it was a tight fit in the restaurant even for an early dinner. My table of four was welcomed in and escorted to the bar to start with drinks. I was beyond thrilled to see that they had a Paloma on the drink menu and immediately asked for that. Up until last week I was unfamiliar with the Paloma but at the suggestion of a co-worker who loves these tequila-based grapefruit drinks, I decided to get one to celebrate spring. The drink was tasty and it inspired me to try their fresh pomegranate cocktail as an after-dinner drink. Our server immediately brought chips and salsa to start with and we all ordered different Mexican themed items. My vegetarian burrito was stuffed with grilled veggies, wrapped in a steamed wrap, and topped with slightly spicy red sauce. I asked for a side of guac and used that with the burritos and put a little on the chips. The polish entrees were scattered throughout the largely Mexican themed menu. While we didn't get any of the Polish infused plates, they all sounded really good. I'm going to make their house-made Perogies my next order. The prices were surprisingly reasonable for dinner and given the larger portion size, we all felt like they provided a great value. The restaurant itself is small but mighty. There isn't a lot of inside table space and seats are pretty close together. Even so, it didn't feel cramped and come summer time, they have a small outdoor patio that will be a nice place to eat.
(5)Amber H.
Excellent food. Great service. I had the steak fajitas and my bf had the steak burrito. The steak on both our plates was perfectly cooked and tender! I am gluten free due to celiac and the wait staff was very knowledgeable about the food and what it contained. Will go back!
(5)Lisa M.
The food was good and the prices were really reasonable. They do Polish Mexican really well because they understand balance in flavors. The homemade chips and salsa were also tasty. I recommend the pomegranate margarita. The thing is, the space does not make a good sit down restaurant, full bar included. There were not too many tables, so luckily we used call ahead seating. There was no leftover space for patrons waiting for a table or for a proper service station for the staff. They were all crammed in the back in front of the bathroom. To get to the restroom I had to complete a series of pardon me, I'm sorry, and shimmies, so not ideal for staff or customers. Hopefully the restaurant is able to figure out some spatial solutions as they get further into the opening.
(3)Paolo H.
Just finished a meal there. It was terrific. The Gaslight in EGR really needed a place like this. The concept is really Jose Babushkas 2.0 updated and redone more upscale in a striking contemporary / industrial decor. Stand out menu items include the Tacos (grilled fish, asada, barbacoa, pork. The queso fundido was lighter and fresher than most. The house made ceviche was fresh and delicious.The steak taco was made with delicious house marinated flank steak uncommon in mexican restaurants. Kyle (Ex Rockwell Republic), the chef, is wonderfully creative. The beverage program is easily one of the best outside of Downtown GR. They have a wide selection of local beers on tap from Founders and others, traditional bottled mexican beers, top shelf liquor and mixed drinks, a nice selection of beer, wine, french champaign - Veuve Clicquot (Known as "EGR Bud Light" to the locals). Everyone in your party can get their favorite drink here. Not easy to do in GR. Walter ( Ex Donkey) heads up the bar. Despite the sophisticated setup, the place is also family friendly and reasonably priced. Service in this sit down restaurant was outstanding. You will see the friendly local native GR owners, Rob and Julie Kowalewski working the restaurant and talking to guests Open for Lunch and dinner. M-Th 11-11pm, F and Sat 11-midnight.
(5)B B.
I was glad to see a taco shop come to EGR, but disappointed to find a 'wet burrito" on the menu. Wet Burritos are not authentic to Mexico. I ordered Tacos El Pastoor and it was bland with some weird white pork that appeared to have not been simmered for hours and hours with Mexican spices like the way pork is supposed to be cooked for Mexican food. Plus my taco was served with lettuce and tomato"which is not authentic at all. I think the owners have "Americanized" the food here which is sad because if you read reviews of other taco places in GR, the ones getting the highest ratings are the places that are much more authentic. The people of GR and EGR may have a more worldly palate than the owners anticipated. The margarita was delicious and our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. I they allow the chef to start ramping up the flavors. We might try it again in a couple of months to see if any changes were made. I really hope so, because I would love to be able to enjoy this place and I would love to see this place succeed.
(2)Bob H.
This place is new in East Grand Rapids, but historically very good at its previous location I remember on 44th Street. We started with the Nachos Grande which was nothing Special. Not bad, not great just a B- . We ordered a signature margarita which was very good. Next up were the Serrano Tacos and Chicken al Carbon Tacos . Both were very good. Finally we all split the Brownie Sundae which was very good. The atmosphere is cozy and very clean. Service was another B-. The key for me is would I go back? Yes, with a coupon I might. Not great not bad, not amazing, just new.
(3)Scott T.
The guacamole was the best part, very good. Steak frites burrito was not very good. Pescado taco lacked toppings and was too spicy for our taste. Sangria was good though.
(3)Megan B.
This place is by far the best restaurant in East Grand Rapids. The food is filled with great texture, flavor, and cooked to its perfection. I am extremely impressed with how well this place is doing for being a newbie. I would come here everyday if I could! Great food!
(5)Valeria V.
Three of our party had Mexican and it was delicious. One had polish and it looked OK. The burritos were huge and so good. The guac could have used some more flavor. The margarita was tasty and they have a good tequila menu. The waitress suggested a tequila and it was smooth They were very busy so I can only imagine it will get even better when they have a few weeks under their belt. We will definitely go back
(5)Denny R.
Service wasn't great, chips were stale, and an extremely disappointing lack of Polish items on the menu. I will probably give it another try though, eventually.
(3)bany e.
Nice new place - we went early on a Saturday around 5:30pm and it was already overflowing. We had to wait 40mins to get a table and another hour for our food. Guessing since it is week one they are still figuring out their rhythm and the kitchen was maxed out. The Mexican shrimp and fish tacos were really good. The shredded bef taco was a little dry. The decor is more modern industrial - really cool. The staff was very courteous.
(4)Patrick M.
Great outdoor seating to enjoy the sunny spring day. We had 3 different types of tacos. All were enjoyed. Chili BBQ Chicken had some really nice spice and the fish tacos have grilled tilapia-way better than breaded and fried choices elsewhere. Everything is really fresh and handmade. A good competitor for Donkey down the road, but Jose's has much more extensive menu.
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