Last updated October 6, 2026 · ranked from 3,061 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 mexican restaurants in and around Saginaw, MI, led by Cruz Kitchen, Carmelita’s Family Store & Restaurant and RAMONS TACO HUT. Together they have 3,061 Google reviews; Vamos Vargas Food Truck has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Saginaw, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A 4.6-star Google rating from 202 reviews, low price-level listing, and fast service put Cruz Kitchen at No. 1 among Mexican restaurants in Saginaw, MI. Located at 1200 Martha St, it offers a casual, cozy setting for lunch or dinner, with comfort food, healthy options, small plates, and dessert among its listed offerings. Dine-in and takeout accommodate different plans, while free lot and street parking simplify the visit. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and seating add practical appeal.
A street taco sampler praised by one reviewer gives Carmelita’s Family Store & Restaurant a specific draw at No. 2. This Mexican restaurant on S Michigan Ave in Saginaw, MI holds a 4.6 Google rating from 68 reviews. Another reviewer highlights friendly service, a quiet dining room, and good portions for the price. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, along with takeout and a children’s menu, make it a practical choice for several kinds of visits.
Street taco sampler
Breakfast through dinner
Quiet dining room
“I ate at Carmelita's for the first time. The street taco sampler was fantastic. I will definitely eat here again the future.”
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Established in 1991, Ramon’s Taco Hut earns rank 3 with a 4.7 Google rating from 45 reviews and customer praise for its tacos, Mexican rice, and friendly service. This locally owned takeout restaurant at 602 N Washington Ave in Saginaw, MI describes its cooking as traditional Mexican food using recipes passed down through generations. Reviewers call it a hometown staple and recommend its food. Takeout and curbside pickup make it a practical lunch or dinner stop; bring cash, as cards aren’t accepted.
Established in 1991
Tacos and rice
Curbside pickup available
“I love going in here. Everyone is so friendly and the food has always been perfect.”
Fresh, flavorful chicken tacos and well-seasoned food anchor the case for Wella's kitchen at No. 4. One reviewer praised the tacos’ generous meat portions, while another singled out the shells. This Mexican restaurant at 604 Oak St in Saginaw, MI holds a 4.7 Google rating from 14 reviews. Its casual lunch and dinner service includes small plates, comfort food, and quick bites. Fast service, dine-in, takeout, and delivery give diners several ways to get a meal, with free lot and street parking for those visiting.
Flavorful chicken tacos
Fast service
Free parking
“Picked up a plate at Sozo today. Nice people, great food! I got the chicken tacos and asked for light guac and light hot sauce. Baybeeee, the food was full of flavor and fresh! So good!!! Lots of meat, too! One taco and I was stuffed!”
Fast service and several ways to order help Cruz Thru Mexican Kitchen earn the No. 5 spot in Saginaw, MI. Located at 2525 E Genesee Ave, it offers comfort food, quick bites, and small plates in a casual, quiet setting. Its 4.3 Google rating across 108 reviews is backed by excerpts praising the food, including one from a returning customer. Dine-in, drive-through, takeout, and delivery options make it practical for lunch or dinner, with free lot and street parking available.
Fast service
Drive-through available
Casual, quiet setting
“Great food I tasted it was so good could even imagine”
Fourteen-hour slow-cooked barbacoa and crispy carnitas served on fresh tortillas give Vamos Vargas Food Truck a specific draw at rank 6 in Saginaw, MI. Reviewers praise the tacos, generously topped nachos, large portions and friendly service, with one singling out the barbacoa as the best they have had. Its 5-star Google rating comes from seven reviews. The truck operates at variable locations, with listed hours of 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and curbside pickup available.
Slow-cooked barbacoa
Generously topped nachos
Curbside pickup
“I had the 3 tacos for dinner tonight at the Juneteenth celebration in Lansing. Wow! They were fantastic! I'll be watching for them to come to town again. Great food, and great service, thank you!”
A low listed price level and fast service help put Big Pete's Street taco at No. 7 among Mexican restaurants in Saginaw, MI. Its Google rating stands at 4.3 out of 5 from 28 reviews, with positive comments praising the burrito, nachos, and food served fresh and warm. The casual setup accommodates solo diners and groups, welcomes children, and offers takeout. Small plates and quick bites round out its listed offerings for lunch or dinner.
Fast service
Takeout available
Low price level
“Big Pete is the man. Everything I had was top notch and would recommend it to anyone!”
Daily specials and a weekend lunch buffet help T&T Authentic Mexican Cuisine earn the No. 8 spot. Located at 1302 Court St in Saginaw, MI, it offers dine-in meals, carryout and delivery, with a low price level and a Google rating of 4.1 from 862 reviews. Counter and table service give diners options, while a children’s menu, high chairs and free parking add practical conveniences. Reviews include praise for meal prices and counter service, alongside complaints about order accuracy and table service.
Weekend lunch buffet
Daily specials
Free parking
“Our waitress never came back cast us from refill we had to go up and ask ourselves and she only came back one time and asked us how our meal was. The prices were very good far as your meal”
Fajitas and steak tacos anchor the familiar Mexican menu at El Rancho Grande, ranked No. 9 for its everyday dining options and 4.1-star Google rating from 678 reviews. At 2403 N Michigan Ave in Saginaw, MI, the restaurant pairs an unassuming setting with festive decorations and a casual atmosphere. Breakfast through dinner service, counter and table service, and a children’s menu give diners several ways to plan a meal. One reviewer called it a new family favorite that felt like home growing up.
Fajitas and steak tacos
Breakfast through dinner
Children’s menu
“My new favorite place to take my family.
It was just like home when I was growing up.”
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m., Taco Bell at 1472 N Michigan Ave in Saginaw, MI earns rank 10 for its late-night availability, low price level and range of ordering options. The menu includes Mexican-inspired tacos, quesadillas and nachos, with vegetarian options also available. Drive-through, takeout, delivery and dine-in service make it useful for different schedules. Its 3.6-star Google rating across 1,049 reviews accompanies those practical strengths, while the supplied reviews flag cold food, missing items and service problems.
Open until 4 a.m.
Vegetarian options available
Drive-through and delivery
“I went late night got a number 6 supreme which is nacho tacos with sour cream had no sour cream and had to check my bag for missing cinnamon twists the atmosphere was rude not welcoming at all the guy who took the order was more professi…”
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How we ranked this list
Each mexican restaurant is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Saginaw category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Mexican Restaurants in Saginaw, MI: common questions
Which Mexican restaurants in Saginaw, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Vamos Vargas Food Truck has a 5.0 rating from 7 reviews. RAMONS TACO HUT and Wella's kitchen follow at 4.7, with 45 and 14 reviews respectively. Cruz Kitchen and Carmelita’s Family Store & Restaurant each rate 4.6, with 202 and 68 reviews. Rico's Authentic Mexican Take has a 4.5 rating backed by 1,031 reviews.
Where can families find children’s menus and table service in Saginaw, MI?
T&T Authentic Mexican Cuisine at 1302 Court St, El Rancho Grande at 2403 N Michigan Ave and Carmelita’s Family Store & Restaurant at 2365 S Michigan Ave all offer children’s menus and table service. T&T and El Rancho Grande also provide high chairs and accept reservations.
Which Mexican restaurants in Saginaw, MI offer drive-through service or delivery?
Cruz Thru Mexican Kitchen at 2525 E Genesee Ave offers both a drive-through and delivery, as do the Taco Bell locations at 1472 N Michigan Ave and 3262 E Holland Rd. T&T Authentic Mexican Cuisine, El Rancho Grande and Wella's kitchen also offer delivery.
Where can I get Mexican-inspired food late at night in Saginaw, MI?
Taco Bell at 1472 N Michigan Ave opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 4 a.m. every day. The 3262 E Holland Rd location opens at 9 a.m. daily and closes at 4 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Both serve tacos, quesadillas and nachos.
What should I know before ordering from RAMONS TACO HUT in Saginaw, MI?
RAMONS TACO HUT is at 602 N Washington Ave and operates Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is cash-only, with takeout and curbside pickup but no delivery. Free lot and street parking are available. The phone number is +1 989-754-6771.
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