4.2 review_stars 
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#43 out of 473 restaurants in Kalamazoo
($$), Latin American, Mexican
Hours today: 11:00am-10:30pm
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Location Icon 475 N Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone Icon Phone: (269) 382-6642
Neighborhood Icon Neighborhood: Kalamazoo

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Open Today:
11:00am-10:30pm
Monday11:00am-9:30pm
Tuesday11:00am-9:30pm
Wednesday11:00am-9:30pm
Thursday11:00am-9:30pm
Friday11:00am-10:30pm
Saturday11:00am-10:30pm
Sunday11:30am-9:00pm

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Restaurant Details

Delivery
No

Payment
Credit Cards Accepted

Parking
Parking Lot

Good for Kids
Yes

Attire
Casual

Alcohol
Yes - Full Bar

Reservations
No

Cuisines:
Latin American, Mexican

Price Point
$$

WiFi
No

Outdoor Seats
No

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#43 out of 473 restaurants in Kalamazoo
#1 of 2 Latin American in Kalamazoo

Top Reviews of La Pinata

review_stars 06/21/2025 - Juan A.
I eat here almost every day for lunch because the food is consistently excellent and the staff, especially Ronnie and Rosie, are incredibly attentive and friendly. Their fried tilapia is one of the best fried fish dinners I've had outside of my family's home, and the variety of dishes like burritos, tamales, and chimichangas always impresses me with authentic flavors and generous portions. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it easy to feel right at home while enjoying delicious Mexican cuisine with fast, kind service.

review_stars 12/12/2024 - Emm G.
I frequent this Mexican restaurant for lunch almost every day, as the food is consistently excellent. The owners, Ronnie and Rosie, along with their family, are incredibly friendly and attentive, making for a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience. The fried tilapia dish is a standout on the menu and definitely worth trying if you appreciate authentic and flavorful seafood options.

review_stars 06/24/2024 - Maria G.
delicious

review_stars 03/12/2011 - Mark
This restaurant has changed for the worse. I have noticed it going downhill in my last few visits. La Pinata used to be tops on my list as a restaurant with authentic, high-quality food, great service and charming ambience. Lately, I’ve noticed that all the staff (except one waiter) have been replaced, the quality of the food has declined and the service is terrible. I asked one waiter what happened to the staff and was told they had all quite; but upon additional inquiries it was disclosed that the restaurant is under new management and fired the veteran staff upon taking ownership. I was really disheartened to hear this because the previous staff members were excellent employees, hardworking, friendly and cheerful. It is clear that the new employees are not being trained properly. They leave customers for long periods, get orders wrong and do not seem to be customer-driven. It is not their fault, but the fault of management.

I have been patronizing La Pinata every week for several years, but the party is over. I am sad to see this restaurant fall apart. I am also angry that good employees were let go by the new owner. Just another sign of how employees are viewed by businesses as less than people, just mere labor resources. As for today’s meal, they got our order wrong. One of the other new waiters spent the entire time visiting with friends at another table. This is not the way to run a business and definitely not the way to keep customers. What a tragic end to a once-great establishment. We won’t be going back.

review_stars 10/14/2009 - genevieve
it's my favorite place it's amazing


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