Closed Since 2008, Grand Rapids Authentic Mexican Restaurant Makes Comeback

Talk about a comeback! After closing its doors in 2008, an authentic Mexican restaurant in Grand Rapids is back in business—and making mouths water all over again.

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I always like to keep an eye out for new local eateries to try. On social media I saw mention of a new spot called El Burrito Gigante that recently opened. After checking them out on Facebook, I realized this isn’t just a new spot—it’s a revival!

A Look Back Grand Rapids' Original El Burrito Gigante

A bit of digging revealed that the original El Burrito Gigante was located at 524 Division Ave S. in Grand Rapids in the early 2000s. Here's a Google Street View of the location from 2007:

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According to a video from the owners, they were serving up giant burritos and more from 2001 until they closed in 2008. That original location is now home to another Mexican eatery, Tacos El Cunado.

El Burrito Returns After 17 Years

But after 17 years, El Burrito Gigante is officially back! Following a few pop-up events earlier this year, they’ve reopened in a new location: 5524 Division Ave S. in Kentwood, with a grand opening earlier this month.

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What's on the Menu

The menu includes Mexican favorites like tacos, tortas, burritos, gorditas, and quesadillas.

For meat pick from steak, pork (marinated or not), steamed meat, chorizo or chicken. There's also hamburgers Quesabirria: a fusion of quesadillas and birria tacos.

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Check out their Pizza Birria!

You can stop by in person, call ahead at 616-600-5912, or order online right here. They’re open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Welcome back, El Burrito Gigante! Follow their Facebook page for updates, specials, and more burrito goodness.