Basalt

Breakfast restaurant · Grand Rapids

Basalt

Breakfast restaurant · Grand Rapids

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1450 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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Basalt is a vibrant diner-style gem serving up delicious Tex-Mex breakfast tacos, burritos, and coffee, all in a lively, friendly atmosphere.  

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1450 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Get directions

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1450 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Get directions

+1 616 719 2146
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$10–20 · Menu

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"Basalt offers Tex-Mex breakfast tacos using nixtamalized heirloom corn tortillas, with options like the Mommie Dearest green chicken-chorizo taco or the vegan mushroom asada taco. Fun coffee beverages are also available." - Serena Maria Daniels

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Austin Graff

Google
On the recommendation of several friends, I met a friend at Basalt on a Friday morning at 8:30am in October. Since it wasn't crowded, we walked in and got a table right away. The menu is Tex Mex. I ordered one Executive Taco on a flour tortilla and the "Zaddies," which are basically loaded tater tots. I enjoyed my food. Nothing was life changing, but everything was solid. My seven-year-old daughter liked her two pancakes. My latte was good. Service was excellent! The only thing to note is that the hot sauce on the table fermented and exploded all over me upon opening.

andi nicpon

Google
Basalt was a wonderful surprise. I got the fried shrimp taco and they were great! The homemade chips and salsa are top notch. The salsa was on the simple side. My partner really enjoyed their breakfast burrito. I would recommend checking out Basalt and will definitely be back.

Peanut Head

Google
This has to be the best breakfast burrito I've ever had, hands down! Spontaneously came here from a friend's recommendation, and now I can't stop recommending it to anyone who'll listen. This food was well worth every penny. There was plenty of food for me. I got one breakfast burrito with sausage, and I could only get through half, but even the leftovers were still delicious. I also tried a stack of pancakes, a couple sips of my friends' dirty horchata, and a limeade drink. Everything was fresh and authentic tasting. Some of the best tater tots with a perfect amount of crunch. We came in with a semi large group, but the staff handled it really well. They were very friendly, told us how their ordering system works, gave out some solid recommendations, and the wait time wasn't bad at all. I wish I could post a picture of my food, but I ate it before even thinking. They also have vegan substitutions that my vegan friend said was just as amazing. I can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! Support local businesses so they can keep putting out amazing things like this!!

Rebecca Joos

Google
First time eating here after it was recommended by a friend. Super cute place and incredible vibes! I had a delicious burrito with vegan chorizo, and they’re super accommodating for vegan and vegetarian diets. Steven is a gem to talk to. 10/10 vibes and food, would visit again.

Kelly Olson

Google
Really enjoyed the food here. They had great music playing. Came here in a Saturday and had no issues getting seated for late breakfast. We ordered the breakfast tacos with a side. All of them were very tasty. Food was served quickly after ordering. I look forward to coming back and trying other things on the menu

Daren Girdner

Google
Food is excellent. I only give them four stars because they don’t allow no cilantro in their burritos and I’m allergic. I guess it’s in the rice, and I asked if they could just not put rice in the burrito but they denied. Seems strange. I’d love to try it as I’m sure it’s delicious. The only other thing is the pancake platter, which is excellent, is served on a sheet of parchment paper which sort of falls apart with the steam, so I had to be careful not to get bites of paper when eating. Also, I love that the crew in the kitchen sings and is clearly having a good time. Good vibes. Good food. I will return.

Matthew Curry

Google
I ordered the Horchata French Toast with scrambled eggs and it was delicious. I was a little intimidated by the means of ordering, scanning the menu with my phone and ordering on line but it turned out to be simple. My technology skills are very limited, but after I ordered someone came in and ordered off the menu at the counter, so I also had that option. Service was fast and friendly, food was great, definitely worth checking out.

Jack Albertelli

Google
This place is a fantastic spot for Brunch. I’m absolutely in love with their burritos. The environment is incredible and the people are down to earth and will take amazing care of you. Go here if you want well prepared food and impeccable customer service.

Olivia A.

Yelp
To be honest, I've only been here twice but I wanna change that based off the last time I went. Our food was just so good, I had forgotten how delicious their menu is. Different from the last time I was here but we were told to find a seat upon entering and that when we were ready, we could order our food at the counter. I looked over their menu and found lots of good breakfast taco options, the breakfast burrito I have heard is great, but what really caught my attention was the biscuits and gravy. I was feeling quite ravenous this morning and got the full order for $11 and a side of bacon. They had a table close to the entrance with extra menus, clean cups, water jugs, hot sauces, silverware and napkins. Seemed like a help-yourself vibe which I grabbed everything we would need for our meal. Our food was brought to us rather quickly and my bf ordered the breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs and sausage. He told me it tasted so good and he loved that he could make his own tacos with his food. He let me try one of the hashbrown rounds and it was perfectly crispy! My biscuits and gravy were phenomenal. The biscuits were so fresh and the gravy had a really nice and comforting flavor to it. You could get chorizo and mushrooms in your gravy but i went with a traditional sausage for my protein. My bacon on the side came in a tiny dish but I ate all four pieces haha. Once we finished, there were some bus bins under the same table with the silverware, we placed all our dirty dishes there and cleaned up after ourselves before leaving. I honestly felt so content leaving there and can't wait to return. I really appreciate the ambiance in there with the beautiful plant life, the lights on the ceiling, and cool decor in general. The staff was also SO NICE! Wins everywhere. I also noticed people coming in for takeout which is good to know in case I don't feel like dining in some morning. Please check this place out sometime if you're in the mood for some really good breakfast that doesn't break your bank account.

Austin G.

Yelp
On the recommendation of several friends, I met a friend at Basalt on a Friday morning at 8:30am in October. Since it wasn't crowded, we walked in and got a table right away. The menu is Tex Mex. I ordered one Executive Taco on a flour tortilla and the "Zaddies," which are basically loaded tater tots. I enjoyed my food. Nothing was life changing, but everything was solid. My seven-year-old daughter liked her two pancakes. My latte was good. Service was excellent! The only thing to note is that the hot sauce on the table fermented and exploded all over me upon opening.

Sandy T.

Yelp
Texmex brunch found here. They close pretty early. The tacos are standard size so on the small side. ~$6 per taco. The egg and sausage taco was as expected. Not big on flavor. The hash browns were a large portion. Fried crisply. It was decent but tasted kinda flat after a few bites. Overall, good quality food with cute presentation but flavor slightly lacking.

Emily H.

Yelp
Basalt is a fun Tex-mex style joint with great brunch and "not brunch" options. 10/10 recommend the mac n queso - it's super flavorful and topped with crunchy hashbrowns. The tacos are great and filling. They also have a good sized coffee menu - the cortado is great. There's also a late night walk up window with items like smash burgers and ramen - looking forward to trying this in the future!

Katy C.

Yelp
I hadn't been to Basalt in a while (except for the Wikiwiki Poke pop up, which was amazing) so I stopped in recently to get some food. They have table service so I was told to choose anywhere I wanted to sit. The vibe inside is cute and comfortable and I felt welcomed. The menu is Tex Mex with a focus on breakfast/brunch, aka my favorite meals. I went all out and got a ton of food: the taco plate (comes with two tacos and a side), the breakfast burrito, and an espresso drink made with a mix from Let's Stay Home, a local business. My food didn't take long to come out and everything looked so good. I tried the tacos first - I got the mommie dearest and the tru royale. You get a choice of either corn or flour tortillas, so I went with the house made corn tortillas that have a lot of flavor. I especially loved the super crispy hash brown bites as my side. Both tacos were seasoned well, a bit greasy, and so delicious. I barely had room for any of the burrito (I took the leftovers home to Nate), but if you're a breakfast burrito fan, you have to try this. It's stuffed with scrambled eggs, chedar-jack cheese, papas, rice, and your choice of protein, and then they crust the outside with cheese. Wowww, it's so good - and huge! You could definitely split this if you wanted to - but you might not want to. I also loved the specialty drink I had, and check their monthly features as they're always introducing something fun. I loved this meal at Basalt and won't wait so long to come back!

C F.

Yelp
I no longer visit Basalt. For some context, I was a habitual customer of Basalt. Maybe not a frequent flyer, but I would eat at Basalt ~once a month for the past year or so. I'm a big breakfast person- I frequent many breakfast establishments in Eastown typically 3-4 times a month (think Brown Butter, Wolfgang's, Terra Bagel, Scorpion Hearts Club, etc.). I loved Basalt. They really appeared to be a hole in the wall with decent wait staff. When I visit, I usually get the same order: two breakfast tacos, a beverage (that isn't just water), and their drop biscuits. Don't get me wrong, the food at Basalt is good, albeit a bit overpriced. However, my most recent visit went poorly. I entered the restaurant around 11am on a Sunday to find that Basalt has transformed from a full-service restaurant to a fast casual restaurant. It is not apparent when you enter the restaurant that you seat yourself; the "instructions" are off to the side of the entryway. Unlike most fast casual restaurants, the Basalt customer is not naturally guided to the ordering station, which should be front and center, but in Basalt's case, is lost in the mix of the kitchen and the bar. From my initial confusion, the singular wait staff, aside the owner, shouted at me to order from the counter. I recognize the wait staff as an employee I see regularly here, so I'm not super annoyed at being shouted at. Maybe he recognizes me and it's all a part of the employee's character? I set my things down as far from other customers as possible, as to maximize my time alone, ensure there was a seat for me in this newly "fast casual" business, and dig my wallet out from my bag, and went back up to the counter to order. From this point on, I am not sure if I PO'd the owner, wait staff, or what, but you are not obligated to tip at fast casual restaurants, especially if you are expected to bus your own tables and pay prior to the food arriving. Tipping is based on service, not on me ordering. So naturally, I didn't tip, because I saw I would be cleaning my table off myself. I finish my order, collect my order flag, and sit back down at my table. Wait- I forgot my utensils and my complimentary water. Of course I forgot them, they're next to the door when I walked in, not next to the ordering "station" (for lack of better word). I stand back up, grab my utensils, water pitcher, and glass. After an expected amount of time, my breakfast tacos arrive. About halfway through my food, my drink arrives. It was regular horchata. I'm not sure it should have taken longer for the drink to get to me than the food, but I don't know how horchata works, so it isn't my place to say anything. The wait staff takes my flag-- "Wait!" I state I am still am waiting for my drop biscuits. "Oh, yes. I will find those for you." Continued, I finish my plate of tacos and my drink and am finishing my drop biscuits. Surprisingly the drop biscuits have a bite to them, so I am sipping down a good amount of water from my water pitcher to keep my eyes from watering. Suddenly, a mother-f--king 8 top walks into the tiny Basalt restaurant. It is a whole-a$$ family. And obviously, they can't find anywhere to sit, it's 11:30 on a Sunday morning. Y'all hit the church brunch rush. 'Should have came sooner or later,' I thought to myself. Apparently, the wait staff didn't think the same as I did, so he started grabbing my plate and water from me. "No you don't have to bus that for me. I'm just finishing my water." "We're in a rush and I need this seat." The waiter was obviously kicking me out to make room for their newly arrived 8-top. I didn't even argue. My food is gone and my water was rudely taken right out from under me. What the heck. ETA: Glad you took the time to read my review! When a larger man approaches a woman in public and rushes them, they often fear harassment. So I left, as I didn't want to have a man up in my business. The argumentativeness of the owner just WREAKS of men/male privilege. But if you want, you can watch your cameras through and you'll see me say something along the lines of "You don't need to take that, I can bus my own dishes." But I'm not about to physically grab something from somebody else. I'm not rude. Additionally, I have no problem with the food being priced as it is. Good food should be priced well, but compared to other breakfast places in the area, the food is more-highly priced. Guess the food doesn't match the area. ETA2: Thank you for your honest feedback!

Mike R.

Yelp
The atmosphere was as you would expect a popular Tex-Mex breakfast spot to be...Packed and vibrant. Just the kind of place you'd want to be to supercharge your day before heading out the door. I was greeted with a warm smile by Andrew, my server. I told him that it was my first time, and before I could utter anything else I was provided a menu and a cold glass of water. Although I had already done my pre-visit investigation of the menu to figure out what I wanted, Andrew was very helpful in giving me all the specifics I needed to make a decision about which dish I wanted to go with. I'm not much for flare, so I decided to keep things simple and go with the breakfast burrito. I specifically went with the red chorizo. And OH MY GOODNESS was that a great decision! This burrito was so delicious! I'm telling you...eating a cheese-wrapped breakfast burrito with chorizo, egg, cheese, rice, and potato delivers a rich and savory experience that will have your mouth craving more! The combination of spicy chorizo, fluffy scrambled egg, gooey melted cheese, hearty rice, and tender potato creates a medley of flavors and textures. The cheese wrap adds a creamy and slightly tangy element, enhancing each bite. Needless to say, it is so worth the price of admission. I ordered a side of hash to accompany my burrito. The hash itself wasn't anything out of the ordinary. Perfectly crispy & not too oily. But the star was the spicy ketchup sauce on the side.... Man, when I tell you that it brings flavor, it's literally the perfect combination of sweet and savory. It also has a low level heat that takes regular hashbrowns to a whole other level! So good! All in all, I was really impressed by the whole experience. You won't be disappointed taking a chance on this hidden gem!

lacy r.

Yelp
Our waitress at Littlebird (another amazing GR spot) told us about the amazing Tex-Mex at Basalt. We chose to sit at the bar and got to have a great conversation with the owner! Highly recommend the Taco Platter with the Mommie Dearest and the Basic. Green chorizo was A++. Get the hash browns as a side and smother them in their homemade spicy ketchup.

Bri K.

Yelp
Wonderful Tex mex brunch/lunch. While it's Tex mex, the food feels healthy and light but leaves you full of delicious flavors. Like that melted cheese on the outside of the burrito. Perfection! It's a cute, calm, and earthy environment. Perfect place to meet up with friends or for a date. Service is pretty quick and staff are super nice. Parking is side street parking, being located in east town. Prices are fair. No alcohol but great coffee.

Rebeca F.

Yelp
Ordered the brisket taco for pick up. I expected something large and full of meat for the $11 price but was sadly disappointed.

Hannah N.

Yelp
I haven't been here in a while except for the occasional breakfast taco takeout and they really revamped the menu and added a lot of fun and delicious stuff. The decor is also very homey and friendly. The breakfast tacos are definitely the best in the city, but my partner had the biscuits and gravy and those were incredible too. I need to come back and try a few more of the new menu items and fun drinks too!

Bailey G.

Yelp
I have been to this place a number of times and I can say that I've NEVER had a bad time. Everyone has always been accomodating and kind. People should refrain from leaving hateful reviews based on hurt feelings and give credit where it's due. Your conduct is cause for embarrassment. Great restaurant, great food, GREAT staff (owner included).

Anna K.

Yelp
We went there for breakfast with a group of 8, kids and adults. There's something on the menu for everyone. We especially appreciate how many GOOD vegan options there are. We got our food in a timely manner and it all tasted amazing.

Brandon B.

Yelp
One of my favorite stops in the area! Food, beverages, and ambiance are all top tier. Fantastic service and always excited to go! Hashbrowns are phenomenal as well as their tacos!

Jackie J.

Yelp
usually have a great breakfast here but i recently came in here on the weekend and waited an hour for my food almost an hour and a half. Got my meal wrong then got it corrected and asked for it to be taken to go, when i opened the bag the order was wrong again.

Jacob S.

Yelp
Tried this for the first time at the street festival. Birria ramen bowel was amazing! 10$ is a little expensive for a ramen cup, but was good!

Arianna K.

Yelp
My husband and I LOVE Basalt--he took his groomsmen here before our wedding! Their prices are good, quality is amazing, and we are always able to find a seat. If you enjoy breakfast tacos, this is the spot in GR for you! Love this casual, yet nice spot in Eastown. The staff knows their stuff and are always willing to help.

Larry Y.

Yelp
The food is always incredible here. Farmhand Burrito and Zaddys are a must! Very pleasant atmosphere and great service as well.

Susan B.

Yelp
By far my favorite food in GR! I love the vegetarian/vegan options for just about every item. I have had a few things on the menu and I have loved every single one of them. The service was great from staff. I recommend this place to every one and I'm always looking for an opportunity to go back.

Emily V.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious. Best breakfast burritos i've had in years. Super friendly staff. May be a bit of a wait since everything appears to be made fresh/to order, but very worth it. Will be back with friends and empty stomaches.

Trang B.

Yelp
This Texan visited a childhood friend in GR and Basalt was a must try from her. She was definitely right about Basalt - it's comparable to the Tex-Mex breakfast tacos in Houston. I had the mushroom breakfast tacos and a chorizo-based taco. Let me tell you, while I liked the chorizo taco, I LOVED the mushroom tacos. There were a variety of mushrooms - not just one or two. I thought I tasted bella, shitake and oyster. So for the vegetarians and even carnivores, the mushroom taco was superb!! While the space was compact, they were able to seat our party of 5 in decent time. The space is welcoming, vibrant, and nd on a fun strip in a cool part of GR. The staff, especially the owner, are very personable and friendly. It was nice to speak to him and learn about his background and the catalyst for Basalt. Hope to see a second Basalt.

Nicole M.

Yelp
Only leaving two stars due to the price point here.. the food is incredible. But coming from texas, where you can get a breakfast taco or burrito for no more than $6, buying a burrito from here made me nauseous I almost didn't want to eat it. I got a breakfast burrito with a side of sour cream and my total came out to $22!!! Again, the food is incredible. But paying $22 for a breakfast burrito is pure insanity.

Ashley M.

Yelp
Basalt is GR's newest best restaurant. It's fast-casual and the focus is very much on the quality of ingredients and flavor. Their house made limeades are better than you can really ever imagine and the Borracho Beans are magically vegan- they pack so much tastiness it should be illegal. Lots of veggie/vegan options, friendly and inclusive staff, good vibes all around.

Delanie M.

Yelp
we were moving this week so that means i packed away the dishes and got to knock some more restaurants off my list. 2 things I love... breakfast and mexican food. i always go for a breakfast burrito when they're on the menu somewhere. i've seen nothing but good things about basalt and i knew they had many vegan options so it was must try. my boyfriend and I both got the taco plates which come with two tacos and a side. you can get breakfast tacos, regular tacos, or one of each. you can also make almost any taco vegan($1up charge) . I got the vegan mommie dearest and the vegan cyclops and hash-browns for my side (which came with two super crispy hash-browns). my boyfriend got the queso mac n cheese for his side and loved it. it looked so good with the hash-brown pieces on top. i enjoyed the sauces on the table ( 2 srirachas and a spicy ketchup). they suggest you dip your hash-brown is spicy ketchup and it was very good. I also like how you order on your phone by scanning the QR code and they bring it to you. we also got a cherry berry limeade which was good. it was not super sweet which made it very refreshing. i've wanted to try basalt for a while and have even see them often with a table at Fulton St farmers market. I'm glad I finally did and will be returning for good breakfa

Melissa G.

Yelp
I'm a total taco snob. These were fantastic! Can't believe we waited so long to try this place! Everything was so flavorful and I like that they were unique but still had a solid nod to traditional Mexican tacos. I think the chorizo was my favorite. Added egg to it as well. The macaroni and cheese side was some of the best I've ever had. We definitely can't wait to come back and try more things (and take better pictures )

Hailey G.

Yelp
service, food and overall vibes were great! Such a good brunch spot and the dirty horchata is so unbelievably good!!

Jenn G.

Yelp
Came here for the first time after a week in Austin, TX (taco heaven) and these tacos blew my mind! I can't believe we have this place in GR. SO good! We got the Zaddy fries too- a must try! I can't believe we waited so long to eat here. We will be back often. My 9 year old was also quite impressed. After complaining the entire walk there (we walked less than half a mile), said, "it was worth the walk!"

Katie G.

Yelp
A little hole in the wall with fantastic food. Service was a little slow and the food is a bit pricey but this breakfast burrito could and would put ANY BURRITO to shame. Lil heavy on the fats but realize that you're doing yourself a favor by ingesting it anyways. The music is semi loud but they play bangers, so who's gonna complain... not me

Ximón K.

Yelp
This is--hands-down--one of my favorite places in the city to eat, and it being within walking distance of my office means I'm there quite a bit! Today for lunch, I enjoyed The Packer (with Louise Earl Jalapeno Sausage) and a banana pudding: absolutely delicious! Full of flavor, good portion sizes, and I left feeling nourished and invigorated. (I would also strongly recommend the other monthly special called The Heights if you're heading in for breakfast/brunch!) Chill atmosphere, excellent staff, and lots of care put into the food. Highly recommended!

David B.

Yelp
They are featuring a chicken sandwich right now and I am thoroughly impressed. Everything from the bun, coleslaw, pickles, chicken and sauce worked perfectly together. Hands down the best chicken sandwich I have ever put in my mouth. I highly reccommend

Samantha P.

Yelp
The food and service here was wonderful. Had a short wait for a table, but to be expected with a busy place. My burrito and americano were delicious. Would visit again.

Emma T.

Yelp
Wowwwww. I've been searching for a breakfast burrito that can really pack a punch and this is it. While the price point might be hefty, it is well worth it. You'll be shocked by how heavy it is! Full of cheese, fried potatoes, rice and eggs. You can add a variety of meat options including vegetarian ones! There is even impossible sausage!! The burrito has a cheese crust in the outside to make it even more delicious. I couldn't finish it, but will make sure to come super hungry next time!!

Alexey E.

Yelp
I have been to Basalt 10+ times and the food is beyond delicious every time. The service is wonderful, the owner Steven and employees are lovely, fun, and thoughtful. The carnitas are to die for. Their coffee is fantastic and so much better than a lot of straight up coffee shops in GR. Good prices, amazing quality, wonderful people, LGBT+ friendly.

Jodi C.

Yelp
I just finished the best shrimp tacos I have ever had in my life. I ordered them after a customer walked in and yelled "those were the best shrimp tacos I've ever had in my life!" I'm obsessed. People of Grand Rapids-- make this business thrive. It is amazing.

Angelica T.

Yelp
When I first moved to the area (2021) I went here a few times and really enjoyed it. The last time or two that I went, I felt the quality was not where it used to be, especially at their price point. Portions were smaller, food was too greasy, and it wasn't worth spending $25/person for a meal that didn't fill you up. I will try again in the future once I'm over the disappointment but for now, I'm keeping my distance.

Gabriella P.

Yelp
Loved this place. The breakfast tacos are a great deal! Also had the Stella ... yum!! Be sure to add some spicy ketchup. Coffee was very tasty. Didn't have one thing that I didn't absolutely enjoy. Will be back soon, although it seemed like most people ordered take-out because they remained steadily busy but there were only a few people eating in. It could also be it was a Wed morning.

Amanda H.

Yelp
The food here is ah-mazing!!! I can't recommend it enough. We ordered a carnitas taco, the Stella, the heights and an order of chips and salsa. Everything was excellent!

Jackie I.

Yelp
Great little place, brunch all day!! Taco for breakfast and lunch!! And plants!!!!! Will definitely come.back

Mason A.

Yelp
Cool new little place in Eastown. They are a little sparse on ambience and their chairs and seating were kind of flimsy and cheap, but the food was actually quite good, good portions and high quality ingredients, and the chips and guac were excellent. Flavorful tacos, but I wouldve like to have seen some house-made salsas. They had good selection of bottles salsas to offer, but any great Mexican restaurant should have their own secret sauces. This restaurant seems off to a good start and enjoyed my initial visit.

Sarah S.

Yelp
Literalky kicked out today for looking at a book near our table. The owner Steve, if that's his real name, is cruel and disrespectful of customers. Modifications are not allowed. We used to go every Sunday. No waiting area so we stood by the door to wait for our table and he yelled at us to move. When we calmly shared our frustrations with his behavior he canceled our meals and kicked us out! We were shocked! His behavior is irrational and cruel. He embarrassed us for no good reason. Worst restaurant experience I've ever had. He has zero concern or respect for customers. I feel bad for the two good waiters, the woman and the gentleman with red hair. Owner lied directly to our faces as he talked over us to cover up the poor way he treated us mutiple times we came in as regular customers. Don't trust he word he says. Dishonest and the lacking integrity to admit his mistakes. I wish him growth as a human being.

Kyle K.

Yelp
3rd time at Basalt and it never disappoints!! Local sourced food, elevated to the next level! Shout out to the kitchen and wait staff, always so polite and happy and great to be around! Highly recommend!!

Lydia S.

Yelp
Great addition to east town! I never tried modern tex mex tacos before, so was so glad I was able to stop. We had the chips and salsa and only got the tacos. They have amazing chips! So light which I prefer and not too greasy. Now to the tacos, for one I loved the house made corn tortillas. It is very light, not too heavy which I think balances the overall taco! My favorites were the carnitas and mommie dearest. Carnitas tasted so fresh and had the most flavor but it is also a different concept compared to the other tacos. Mommie dearest is more heavy savory breastfast taco which is why their homade corn tortillas goes so well with them! If you are looking for breakfast/brunch and something savory to eat, definitely check this place out! Everyone is very friendly and I love how open the restaurant is.

Madison O.

Yelp
Not sure how I haven't stopped in here before! Casual, little spot, you walk up to order and can sit or take to-go. Loved the owner's personality! They recommended the breakfast taco I ordered and mmm it was delicious!! Definitely my new go-to spot when I'm wanting a fast breakfast. I'll be back!

Mandie A.

Yelp
I have been waiting for good breakfast tacos like this since I moved back to Michigan. Their tacos are Austin-style Tex-Mex and remind me of slightly fancy versions of the ones from taco trucks down there. Soft tortilla, melty cheesy goodness, all of it. I had one Chorizo Con Papas and a BYO with egg, hashbrowns, and cheese. I'm kind of a weenie when it comes to spice, so I love that their salsa isn't crazy spicy (I'm sure you can ask for spicy salsa if you want it). I hope they start doing Migas, too. Definitely putting this one into my breakfast rotation.

MaryBeth T.

Yelp
I walk by this business at least 5 times a week, and regrettably waited until today to try it. Basalt definitely lives up to the modern Tex-Mex. Feeling indecisive, I opted for the breakfast bowl with green chorizo and added mushrooms. Added a side of corn tortillas to build my own tacos, they were *chefs kiss* All the ingredients were delicious, fresh, and full of flavor! Couldn't ask for more. I'm always skeptical of the Mexican restaurants in GR (after living in Texas and California) but this one really hits the mark. I felt like I was back in Austin basking in all of its taco glory. My only regret was forgetting to try the homemade red salsa, although the green sauce was fantastic! Can't wait to go back!

Candice R.

Yelp
The food was amazing! Quick, good service, and great atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back.

Michael G.

Yelp
Fresh, flavorful and delicious! We tried all the tacos last week and we were blown away with how awesome they were. We planned all week to go back today and try some other offerings. My wife devoured the "ChoriPap" torta before I could take a photo. I got the breakfast taco bowl with green chicken chorizo and it was so fresh and filling. The beans on the side were outstanding! Can't wait to go back next week and try more!

Morgan B.

Yelp
This place is the fking best it's quickly becoming my fave restaurant and I've been coming here every week. Best tacos in GR imo. Flavorful af.

Angela M.

Yelp
Awesome food! Grabbed some of the vegan options. Would 10/10 recommend this place! Breakfast Taco