A true cornerstone of the local dining community, Lopez Taco House Click to open side panel for more information has been dishing out exceptional, homemade Tex-Mex comfort food in downtown Albion, Michigan since 1975. Stepping through its doors feels like entering a welcoming hometown time capsule where the atmosphere is cozy, family-focused, and deeply nostalgic. Known for its generous portions, freshly prepared ingredients, and vibrant hospitality, this long-running institution continues to win over generations of families, college students, and travelers alike under dedicated family ownership.
Essential Information
| Feature | Details |
| Address | 205 N Superior St, Albion, MI 49224, United States |
| Phone | +1 517-629-2800 |
| Social Media | Facebook Page |
Operating Hours
| Day | Active Hours |
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Service, Accessibility, and Amenities
| Category | Available Features |
| Service Options | Dine-in, Takeout, Onsite Table Service, Catering (No Delivery, No Reservations) |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating |
| Atmosphere & Crowd | Casual, cozy, historic, quiet, family-friendly, great for groups and college students |
| Children’s Amenities | Good for kids, high chairs available, dedicated Kids’ Menu |
| Parking | Free parking lot, free street parking, usually plenty of parking available |
| Accepted Payments | Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments |
Why Visit? Key Highlights
- Decades of Consistency: Serving the community since 1975, patrons frequently highlight over 20 to 40 years of consistent food quality and nostalgic charm.
- Warm Family Hospitality: Regulars love the friendly, welcoming energy of the staff and owner, who frequently greets diners personally and shares stories of the restaurant’s history.
- Signature Wet Burritos: A legendary local staple, their massive wet burritos loaded with seasoned meat and smothered in savory sauce are highly praised by reviewers.
- In-House Preparation: From the crunchy chalupa bowls and slow-simmered beans to fresh rice and traditional corn tortilla enchiladas, the kitchen prioritizes scratch-cooked comfort food.
Menu / Product Catalog
Appetizers & Salads
| Item Name | Description |
| Large Nachos | Crisp tortilla chips topped with beef and beans, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and mozzarella cheese |
| Chicken Nachos | Large portion of crisp tortilla chips layered with seasoned chicken and toppings |
| Small Nachos | A smaller portion of tortilla chips topped with cheese and savory toppings |
| Shrimp Nachos | Crispy tortilla chips layered with seasoned shrimp and melted cheese |
| Cheese Nacho | Simple and classic tortilla chips blanketed in melted cheese |
| Chile Con Queso | Smooth, warm cheese dip crafted perfectly for chip-dipping |
| Chicken Wings | Crispy chicken wings served in an 8-piece portion |
| Mozzarella Sticks | Golden-fried cheese sticks served in a 6-piece portion |
| Guacamole | Freshly prepared, rich avocado dip |
| Chips & Salsa | House-made fresh salsa served alongside crunchy tortilla chips |
| Taco Salad | Ground beef with melted mozzarella topped with lettuce, tomatoes, American cheese, and chips |
| Nacho Salad | Crispy chips topped with ground beef, melted American cheese, lettuce, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and sour cream |
| Lopez Special | Deep-fried flat flour tortilla topped with beef or chicken, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese |
| Chicken Salad | Lettuce topped with seasoned chicken or breaded fried chicken, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cheese |
| Dinner Salad | Simple, crisp fresh garden salad |
| Guacamole Salad | A crisp bowl of fresh lettuce topped generously with smooth guacamole |
Entrees
| Item Name | Description |
| Chicken Fajita | All-chicken dishes are made from boneless, skinless breast of chicken. Served with 3 flour tortillas, rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese |
| Carne Guisada | Tender chunks of beef cooked with a rich savory gravy. Includes rice, beans, tossed salad, and tortillas |
| Mexican Dinner | A ultimate platter featuring a taco, enchilada, carne guisada, rice, beans, and tortillas |
| Combination Plate | A classic combination of a taco, enchilada, tostada, served with rice and beans |
| Taco Plate | Two beef tacos served with cheese, rice, and beans |
| Chicken Taco Plate | Three savory chicken tacos served with cheese, rice, and beans |
| Cheese Enchilada Plate | Three classic cheese enchiladas served alongside rice and beans |
| Beef Enchilada Plate | Three seasoned beef enchiladas accompanied by rice and beans |
| Chicken Enchilada Plate | Two flavorful chicken enchiladas served with rice and beans |
| Combo Enchilada Plate | A variety platter featuring 1 beef, 1 chicken, and 1 cheese enchilada, served with rice and beans |
| Carne Enchilada Plate | Two carne enchiladas served alongside sides of rice and beans |
| Beef Wet Burrito Plate | Large beef-filled burrito smothered in savory sauce, served with rice and beans |
| Ground Beef Wet Burrito Plate | Flavorful ground beef wet burrito platter complete with rice and beans |
| Jr. Beef Wet Burrito Plate | A smaller portion of the classic beef wet burrito, served with rice and beans |
| Chicken Wet Burrito Plate | Tender chicken wet burrito platter served alongside rice and beans |
| Jr. Chicken Wet Burrito Plate | A junior-sized chicken wet burrito platter including rice and beans |
| Wet Burrito with Queso | Savory burrito wrapped and entirely smothered in smooth queso cheese sauce |
| Beef Chimichanga | Deep-fried burrito filled with beef, served with sour cream and a small guacamole salad |
| Wet Beef Chimichanga | Deep-fried beef burrito topped with savory sauce and melted toppings |
| Chicken Chimichanga | Golden fried burrito stuffed with seasoned chicken |
| Wet Chicken Chimichanga | Fried chicken burrito smothered with sauce, served with sour cream and a small guacamole salad |
| Mexican Sandwich | Three flour tortillas layered with beans and rice, then generously topped with carne guisada |
| Chicken Mole | A rich, savory traditional Tex-Mex dish featuring chicken in a complex mole sauce |
Ala Carte
| Item Name | Description |
| Carne Guisada Taco | Soft taco filled with tender chunks of beef in gravy |
| Beef Taco | Classic taco shell loaded with seasoned beef and cheese |
| Street Taco | Authentic flavor featuring carne guisada, fresh onions, and cilantro |
| Chicken Taco | Soft or crispy taco shell stuffed with shredded seasoned chicken |
| Beef Flour Taco | Soft flour tortilla stuffed with seasoned beef and fresh toppings |
| Chicken Flour Taco | Soft flour tortilla loaded with savory shredded chicken |
| Bean Burrito | Soft flour tortilla wrapped around slow-cooked beans and cheese |
| Burrito | Standard folded flour burrito filled with savory ingredients |
| Wet Burrito | Flour burrito completely smothered in rich, traditional sauce |
| Ground Beef Wet Burrito | Smothered burrito stuffed with seasoned ground beef |
| Jr. Ground Beef Wet Burrito | A compact version of the ground beef wet burrito |
| Chicken Wet Burrito | Smothered burrito stuffed with seasoned chicken breast |
| Jr. Wet Burrito | A junior portion of the traditional smothered wet burrito |
| Jr. Chicken Wet Burrito | A scaled-down version of the flavorful chicken wet burrito |
| Cheese Quesadilla | Grilled flour tortilla loaded with melted cheese |
| Chicken Quesadilla | Griddled flour tortilla packed with seasoned chicken and melted cheese |
| Chalupa | A crunchy deep-fried flat flour tortilla bowl filled with beef or chicken, beans, melted cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes |
| Carne Guisada Enchilada | Corn tortilla rolled with savory beef gravy filling and topped with sauce |
| Enchilada | Standard corn tortilla rolled with filling and smothered in sauce |
| Beef Enchilada | Corn tortilla rolled with seasoned beef and baked with sauce |
| Chicken Enchilada | Shredded chicken rolled in a corn tortilla and topped with traditional sauce |
| Manuel’s Enchilada | Corn tortilla filled with beef or chicken, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado |
| Sapala Enchilada | Savory enchilada topped with slices of avocado, jalapeños, and your choice of beef or chicken |
| Tamale | Traditional seasoned corn meal masa wrapped and steamed |
| Tostada | Crispy flat corn tortilla topped with your choice of beef or chicken and fresh toppings |
| Avocado Tostada | Flat crunchy tortilla layer finished with smooth, fresh avocado slices |
| Avocado-Beef Tostada | Crunchy tostada piled with seasoned beef and fresh avocado |
| Avocado-Beef & Bean Tostada | A loaded tostada featuring beef, hearty beans, and avocado slices |
| Avocado-Bean Tostada | Crispy tostada layer finished with savory beans and fresh avocado slices |
| Dan’s Tostada | Layered beef, beans, and two melted cheeses topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and extra cheese |
Sides & Sweets
| Item Name | Description |
| Arroz (Rice) | Traditional Mexican-style seasoned rice; available in full or half orders |
| Frijoles (Beans) | Classic house-cooked refried beans; available in full or half orders |
| French Fries | Crispy golden potato fries; available in small or large portions |
| Mexican Fries | French fries covered in rich enchilada sauce, American and mozzarella cheese, finished with jalapeños |
| Onion Rings | Sweet onions battered and deep-fried to a golden crisp |
| Flour Tortilla | Single warm, soft flour tortilla |
| Flour Tortilla with Melted Cheese | Warm folded flour tortilla filled with gooey melted cheese |
| Sour Cream | A cool side of rich sour cream |
| Extra Lettuce & Tomato | Freshly shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes; available in small or large sides |
| 6 Wings & Fries | Combination platter of six crispy chicken wings paired with golden fries |
| Chicken Tenders & Fries | Tender white-meat chicken strips served with crispy fries; available in 2-piece or 4-piece portions |
| Sopapillas | Crispy, golden-fried pastry dough puffed up and finished with sweet toppings |
| Flan | A rich, velvety traditional Mexican custard dessert topped with sweet caramel syrup |
Kids Menu (Ages 12 & Under)
All kids meals include a choice of Fries, Rice, or Beans.
| Item Name | Description |
| Taco | Simple kid-sized taco filled with meat and cheese |
| Cheese Enchilada | Mild corn tortilla rolled with melted cheese and light sauce |
| Beef Enchilada | Kid-friendly corn tortilla rolled with seasoned beef and cheese |
| Chicken Tenders (2 pc.) | Two pieces of crispy, golden fried chicken breast strips |
| Flour Tortilla with Melted Cheese | Soft flour tortilla gently grilled with mild melted cheese |
| Taco In A Bowl | Deconstructed kid-friendly taco served cleanly in a small bowl |
| Taco Dog | A playful hot dog twist served either crispy or soft |
| Hot Dog | Classic grilled frankfurter served in a soft bun |
Beverages
| Item Name | Description |
| Soft Drinks | Choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Sprite, or Root Beer |
| Pink Lemonade | Tart and sweet refreshing pink lemonade |
| Iced Tea | Freshly brewed chilled iced tea |
| Jarritos | Traditional Mexican fruit-flavored sodas |
| Coffee & Tea | Hot freshly brewed coffee or assorted warm teas |
| Hot Chocolate | Sweet, creamy warm cocoa |
| 2% White Milk | Chilled glass of wholesome 2% white milk |
| Child Soda | Smaller portioned soft drink option for kids |