Beltline Bar

Classic!! The deluxe wet burrito was fantastic. Mango margarita was tasty. And the service was good. The wait wasn’t long for 2 people, a little long for larger groups. The flavors were just like I remembered from long ago. I was a little sad they were out of the fried ice cream though.

We just dined in earlier tonight... Our server, Triston, took great care of us. The deep fried ice cream was amazing! Everything else was mediocre, at best. My mango margarita took 15 minutes, and the shrimp fajitas were a JOKE! A huge pile of peppers and onions, an entire bag of shredded cheese, and only EIGHT, TINY, shrimp. Gave us a good laugh at least. The manager was what really upset me, though, she just walked around the entire time and never actually did a single thing. Not one "table touch!" Not one finger lifted to help her servers, who clearly needed it! We initially waited about 8 minutes to be greeted, our server was busy, but the manager walked past twice during that time. The table next to us was very loudly complaining about how their server disappeared, and they had to get up and ask another server for boxes and a bill. I'm happy our server was so friendly, and that the ice cream was so delicious, but YIKES!!

Good burger, great Loaded Wet Burrito. - Cheeseburger - $15: It comes by default well-done which dries it out losing the juicy goodness. The patties cook down a bit smaller, too. The bun was over toasted, but good otherwise. They do not carry pickle (which is fine with me). The lettuce and tomato were fresh and crispy. It could have used a bit more cheese. Very hot. Good, but not amazing. - Fries (comes with the burger): Medium to small cut (almost shoestring-cut). Very hot. They actually needed a little salt, though I didn’t add it. - Chips - $3.50: Delicious. I was munching on these when I wasn’t eating or talking otherwise. Nothing special, but just done right. Medium amount of salt (just right). - Salsa: They served three salsas, two mild, one hot. The hot was very spicy (almost habanero hot). I thought both were missing a seasoning or something to fill in the flavor, but it wasn’t bad. Maybe a tad watered down? - Loaded Burrito - $16: Loaded and delicious!! Had beef, ham, queso blanco, green peppers, jalapenos, onions, and tomatoes (no rice) which was a great combo. It was wrapped in a tortilla and topped with a burrito sauce and colby cheese. My friend had it was said it was really good. - Service: Mediocre. We were helped, but most of the time, we did not see the waitress return until five minutes or more later, even after requesting items. It was really slow and there was plenty of staff. My water was not filled very quickly, but it was filled. They did get everything right, though. - Atmosphere: Very authentic classy Mexican style. Everything is orderly and professional while maintaining a sense of a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere to spend a relaxing evening with friends. They add a 3% fee for all credit card transactions. They also have daily specials (different ones every day) which were posted in the bathroom, but I didn’t see it anywhere else. I included what was on the table and in their menus that I did have. - Conclusion: Great Mexican food, amazing atmosphere, okay service. Visited on a Thursday at 7pm.

Came here cause im working from out of state, so I went to try the famous wet burrito, it was def delicious. And my waitress was great. And the salsa trey with chips was great also.

Waited 10min to be helped when I could see my food over the counter ready and already paid for, my 20 dollar steak burrito had two long pieces of steak. That’s it.. can’t even cut it up and spread it out. Beans all at one end and veggies at the other. Poorly made.

This is the first time trying a wet burrito from Beltline Bar. This is the Old Mission wet burrito. I would say it would be a personal mission to actually finish it all... in one sitting. It's HUGE and packed full of goodness. It has tender steak, like actual steak chunks, guacamole, sour cream, green chile sauce, rice and beans, absolutely smothered in queso blanco sauce topped with tomatoes and cilantro. I would say the queso is some of the best I've had. The restaurant was very busy during lunch, however, my order was delivered much quicker than I expected. Highly recommended!

Ordered delivery and it was horrible. Burrito had nothing but meat in it. Was cold. Called and notified the manager and she didn't even offer to remake it. Quick way to blow $50. I don't recommend. You're better off going to QuickTime burrito.

This used to be a favorite stop - after tonight I will never be back. This truly was the worst dining experience I have ever had. Food, drinks and service were all 0/5 stars. The service was slow. We sat without being seen by our waiter for a solid 15 minutes, food took forever. Consistently confused over simple orders. The food itself was awful - do NOT get Fajitas. Truly - two people in our party got them and they were pretty much not edible. So greasy, the beans and rice sat ON the fajita plate covered in grease. No lettuce, pico or sour cream on the side. TINY portions compared to most Mexican restaurants. The burritos were fine but the chicken inside was unseasoned so pretty disappointing. Queso and margaritas were both over priced and nothing special. (Did I mention OVER PRICED - their prices are higher every visit) Anywho stop in for bad food and a bad time I guess!

This is the first time trying a wet burrito from Beltline Bar. This is the Old Mission wet burrito. I would say it would be a personal mission to actually finish it all... in one sitting. It's HUGE and packed full of goodness. It has tender steak, like actual steak chunks, guacamole, sour cream, green chilel sauce, rice and beans, absolutely smothered in queso blanco sauce topped with tomatoes and cilantro. I would say the queso is some of the best I've had. The restaurant was very busy during lunch, however, my order was delivered much quicker than I expected. Highly recommended!

I've been dining at beltline bar more frequently recently and their wet burritos have really been hitting the spot. They have great $10-$12 lunch special options. I'm typically here on break from work so if I'm dining in somewhere it needs to be fairly quick and it's always efficient when I'm here!

Daily specials . Good food . Fast service. Favorite Mexican food for us . Long time local business, lots of regulars .

We visited the beltline bar and did not have a great experience with our waitress. Waitress and service aside, the food was pretty decent. Wish they had other food dish items. I'd say this was just an average Mexican place with a big focus on their burritos, so if that's what you're coming for, you probably won't be disappointed.

For lunch, my dad took me to this no-frills Tex Mex spot. It's a large restaurant with friendly service and a big menu. Famous for their wet burritos, Beltline Bar has good chips and salsa. To drink, I got their frozen margarita and sangria. It was refreshing!

Marissa great job great service kind and very professional. great customer service

This place is a exactly the way it was in the 90's. It's not what i'd call authentic Mexican, more Americanized and is very filling. All of this was about $25.00, you get plenty of chips for a couple of people which is average price these days. They do put an automatic 3% onto your bill for market fluctuations, (pure profit for the owners) not sure how I feel about that as a person who runs a food service establishment but I don't think that would prevent me from returning.

Marissa is amazing!! keep her behind the bar forever ! drinks are always good and she is always happy

We have never been in, however we ordered to go a couple of times and the original Wet burrito is so good!! I have went back for 4ths!

The famous burrito is great. We've gone for years and they still have the same great taste. The waitress named Harmony was great. Be sure to ask for Harmony when you go there.

Marissa is great, fun, friendly, and provides great customer service...bonus is the food and drinks are always great!!

Get your drinks out before your appetizer is finished. Get rid of the 3% a Covid surcharge. The pandemic is long over.

Marissa is the best, ALWAYS remembers my beverage and order! We love to come and sit and have her serve us!

Wait staff excellent along with food. It had been a good thirty years since I had eaten at The Beltline bar and it was like I had never left. Carry on Beltline. You are great.

Food is always good, the restaurant is definitely a fun place to be . Wish I could go every day. It is also very nicely decorated, love it ...

I had a wonderful experience here because my server Marissa went above and beyond to make sure we had a great date night

By far my favorite mexican place in Grand Rapids. The staff here are incredibly nice and really care about the customers and food. Everything we've had on the menu has been wonderful.

I reached out as you requested in your somewhat generic response and never heard back from anyone. If you really cared, it would be obvious that you valued my feedback or my repeat business (which will not be happening.)

What can I say...had a delicious taco salad and Margarita flight. The only better than the food, was the delightful bartender, Heather. Great atmosphere, would recommend!

Had a great dinner and dessert tonight , but I feel the best part was my server Eli I believe his name was , talk about a GREAT PERSONALITY AND VIBE !!!! He was prompt , attentive, and so friendly ! Food was perfect , and dessert was DELISH ! It was a perfect Saturday night choice !

My experience was absolutely amazing. Our waitress, Jada, was very attentive. She made sure our drinks were always full, all of our food came out hot and fresh. The setting was very welcoming and definitely made the food more enjoyable.

Lifelong GR resident and this place has been in business for a long time. This place is known for their wet burrito. Chips and salsa are not complimentary. This place serves Tex-Mex. Portion sizes are large. Service was great for us the night we went. Get the margarita flight!

Marissa is the best bartender I've ever encountered. She's personable and fast, can handle a full bar and still provide excellent service. Will return just for her

Marissa is the best bartender at the Beltline bar!! when I walk in, she already knows what I want to eat and drink! she is constantly trying to get me to try new drinks. Marisa is my favorite!!!

LOVE when I see Marissa behind the bar!!! drinks are amazing & food is always great!!

Marissa is the best as far as customer service her efficiency is everything every time ,and when I come in she has a beautiful smile always,i've been coming here for many many many years and I give her nothing but five stars every time.

if you want great food and great service ,come to the beltine bar and come see Marissa,shes the bes bartender ive had and you need to try the awesome mexican pizza

The bartendwr Marissa is very nice. She pays attention to our orders and can multi-task without being rude. Will be back.

Belt line bar gives a cozy and relaxed environment. I enjoy the staff and always look forward to seeing my preferred bartender Marissa.

The wet burritos here are the best without a doubt. The portions are great for the cost. The ambiance of the place is always pleasant and more than that the people there are great. I frequent a few times a month and always try to get the best server in the place, Mary, to wait our table. She's Got a great sense of humor, remembers our names, checks often in case we need anything, works hard to ensure you're having a good experience, and most of all she's an awesome person who is nothing but authentic. Big shoutout to Mary for being part of the reason we always come back.

Fast service, and excellent food. Marissa and the rest of the staff were friendly and attentive.

marissa the bar tender was so amazing. very polite, fast and attentive. Great drinks, food and service‼. 10/10‼

Service at the bar was amazing. Marissa the bartender was running around taking care of everyone not skipping a beat. Food is also always on point. Thanks Beltline bar.

We stopped in for lunch, Were greeted right away. friendly folks. Great waitress. We got chips and salsa. the chips were good , the salsa was ok, Lacking heat. even the "hot" selection. We got the Nachos, chicken. Fried beef tacos, and Beef chimichanga. lemonade and water. Total bill with 20% tip 61 bucks. For three people at lunch is a bit pricey. the food was good but not memorable. the service was great. D

worse manager ever! I don't think our group will ever go again. she refused to sit us all together.

The place was busy when we went and the parking lot was full. There was a 25 minute wait until we got seated. The staff was very friendly getting us a seat and seating us. That's where things went a bit sideways. The waitress was friendly but might have been new. She appeared to be struggling getting things done. Our drinks were never brought in a timely manner and it seemed to take forever to get our drinks we had ordered 20 minutes prior. We then get the news that the frozen Margarita flights we ordered are no longer available. So about 30 minutes after sitting, we got waters and now no drinks. Luckily we placed our food order when we placed our drink order. When the food arrived, it was good. The salad that was ordered was colorful was visually appealing. The shrimp on the salad was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The salad was less than stellar. The lettuce has bits that appeared to be on the verge of badness. The chicken enchilada and beef burrito plate was much better than the salad, which might have been my error in getting a salad at a Mexican restaurant. The chicken enchilada was moist and flavorful. The burrito was even better. The beans had plenty of cheese and were not dry. I would definitely get this plate again. The salad not so much. This might be a last for the bar but I can't say for sure.

A hopping, local watering hole, the Beltline Bar serves a lot of Tex-Mex-like cuisine. Wildly popular, packed even mid-week, this food meets the needs of the populace with a bang! I say "Tex-Mex-like" to be clear about the flavor profile you'll find here. Unlike the offerings I've tasted across Mexico, in Austin TX, and up and down California, this is sauced more with enchilada spices (ancho chili powder, tomatos, cumin, garlic, onion, and brown sugar) then I've typically encountered. Not bad, just different. We started through the very extensive menu while chowing down on the guacamole & chips. Slightly less salty than I was expecting, with thin chips (unlike house-made from tortillas) none was left by tree time we ordered. Lexy knew her menu, proffered good suggestions, and we were off! The Big & Famous wet burrito, with carnitas instead of beef, was satisfying, cheesy, and filling. Ditto with the regular with ground beef. Not many beans, which may be how you like it. The deep-fried ice cream was a great way to finish off the meal, the cinnamon chips a wonderful textural contrast to the chocolate and caramel! Also very good things were said about the margaritas!

My wife is from Grand Rapids and she grew up going to the Beltline Bar. A visit to GR is not complete without stoping here for dinner. Food and service are always great.

Food was great. Mary was our server and she was fantastic. Burritos were delicious as usual.

This used to be my wife's favorite place many years ago when we first got together. She always requested we go there ..... so today we went for nostalgia sake . I will say the bar, tables chairs etc are still the same ... the food though not anywhere near what we remember. The chips used to be served hot with seasoned salt, now they are out of a Bag and not great quality. The hot salsa was ok and the regular way too sweet . The famous wet burrito just doesn't stack up to so many others in west Michigan like the Tip a Few in Grand Haven . It was a walk back in time entering and the margarita for 5 bucks at happy hour was tasty , our server was excellent but the rest just meh......

Being in Grand Rapids MI which was not really part of a work travel plan, my great realtor and gaming friend takes me to a unique TexMex place that does their burrito WET, something I would never find in my burrito state of TX. Amazing experience at this place that invented this specialty in the 60's. Ambience and service were great. Now I have an eats place I could call uniquely MI when I visit the area.

Came in for a quick lunch. Fun atmosphere. Bartender (Heather?) was super friendly and chatty. Food was great. Will be back soon.

Visiting Grand Rapids for the weekend, this was my husband's choice, a staple in the neighborhood, full of memories from when he would visit his grandma in Grand Rapids, but apparently it is not as good as he remembers. Atmosphere is wonderful, festive and fun, felt like I was in Chi Chi's. Service was excellent, even on Cinco De Mayo weekend, service was attentive and fast. Margarita flight on the rocks was amazing, food was just ok. I ordered the Taco Salad, and my husband ordered the Beltline combo. Meat didn't have a whole lot of flavor, and the rice was bland/dry. We also thought the chips/salsa were included at the table to find a charge on the bill after, no biggie, but most Mexican restaurants include them. Chips were good, salsa again lacked some flavor.

I want so badly to give this place more stars! It has a lot of nostalgia for me by its certainly not the same as it used to be. What happened to the homemade chips? The food was fine but not very flavorful. Waitstaff may have been new, which is fine but again not a fantastic experience. Staff was pretty friendly. There's a lot of competition in GR with such a rich Latinx community, we will probably try some place new next time. Sorry Beltline.

i had a very good time yesterday , amazing food and very nice staff . I want to give a thanks to marissa

The food was excellent as always; a couple of us had the Famous, a couple had the chicken chimi. We had great service from Kay; the order was 100% correct, hot, and prompt. She was very friendly, too. We'll be back soon!

Kayla is fantastic! Came in from out of town to visit my sister and we brought a big group. She couldn't have been nicer, brought our drinks quickly, and everything was accurate. The trifecta! Queso and seven layer dip were awesome. A throwback to my childhood coming here for special occasions.

My wife and I came here a few weeks back and had a pretty good experience. We came in on a Saturday for dinner and although it was busy, we were seated within 5-10 minutes. I wish I could remember our server's name but she was pretty good at her job. Took our drink orders, made recommendations on things (appetizers, for instance), and set expectations on wait times (IE: the bartender was backed up so drinks would take a little bit). We ordered some chips and salsa, along with a couple wet burritos. Food was good, as expected, albeit maybe a little smaller than I remember. The one thing I would mention is the 3% surcharge at the bottom of the check - if you're not paying attention, you'll miss it. I asked our server, who supposedly went and asked the manager. I guess it's a 3% flat on all checks since they claim they didn't raise prices. No biggie, but you should inform people in advance of something like that. It feels like an arbitrary money grab vs. having to understand at the end of the transaction. Maybe put it on your menus or something. Regardless, we paid the bill and asked for change for a larger bill to leave a cash tip. I'd come back - the atmosphere is decent, and the food and service were both good. Thanks for providing an enjoyable experience.

Yikes, the food is so bad! I ordered 3 enchiladas and tried to finish one but didn't want the other 2 because they tasted so bad. The presentation looked like a child prepared it. See the disaster of a picture. I would not recommend this restaurant as there are a lot of other better options in the area. The bartender was "making" margaritas from a mix from a bucket. She was nice and professional, though!