Lopez Taco House

Lopez Taco House

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

FeatureDetails
Address205 N Superior St, Albion, MI 49224, United States
Phone+1 517-629-2800
Social MediaFacebook Page

Operating Hours

DayActive Hours
Monday4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SundayClosed

Service, Accessibility, and Amenities

CategoryAvailable Features
Service OptionsDine-in, Takeout, Onsite Table Service, Catering (No Delivery, No Reservations)
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating
Atmosphere & CrowdCasual, cozy, historic, quiet, family-friendly, great for groups and college students
Children’s AmenitiesGood for kids, high chairs available, dedicated Kids’ Menu
ParkingFree parking lot, free street parking, usually plenty of parking available
Accepted PaymentsCredit 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 NameDescription
Large NachosCrisp tortilla chips topped with beef and beans, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and mozzarella cheese
Chicken NachosLarge portion of crisp tortilla chips layered with seasoned chicken and toppings
Small NachosA smaller portion of tortilla chips topped with cheese and savory toppings
Shrimp NachosCrispy tortilla chips layered with seasoned shrimp and melted cheese
Cheese NachoSimple and classic tortilla chips blanketed in melted cheese
Chile Con QuesoSmooth, warm cheese dip crafted perfectly for chip-dipping
Chicken WingsCrispy chicken wings served in an 8-piece portion
Mozzarella SticksGolden-fried cheese sticks served in a 6-piece portion
GuacamoleFreshly prepared, rich avocado dip
Chips & SalsaHouse-made fresh salsa served alongside crunchy tortilla chips
Taco SaladGround beef with melted mozzarella topped with lettuce, tomatoes, American cheese, and chips
Nacho SaladCrispy chips topped with ground beef, melted American cheese, lettuce, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and sour cream
Lopez SpecialDeep-fried flat flour tortilla topped with beef or chicken, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese
Chicken SaladLettuce topped with seasoned chicken or breaded fried chicken, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cheese
Dinner SaladSimple, crisp fresh garden salad
Guacamole SaladA crisp bowl of fresh lettuce topped generously with smooth guacamole

Entrees

Item NameDescription
Chicken FajitaAll-chicken dishes are made from boneless, skinless breast of chicken. Served with 3 flour tortillas, rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese
Carne GuisadaTender chunks of beef cooked with a rich savory gravy. Includes rice, beans, tossed salad, and tortillas
Mexican DinnerA ultimate platter featuring a taco, enchilada, carne guisada, rice, beans, and tortillas
Combination PlateA classic combination of a taco, enchilada, tostada, served with rice and beans
Taco PlateTwo beef tacos served with cheese, rice, and beans
Chicken Taco PlateThree savory chicken tacos served with cheese, rice, and beans
Cheese Enchilada PlateThree classic cheese enchiladas served alongside rice and beans
Beef Enchilada PlateThree seasoned beef enchiladas accompanied by rice and beans
Chicken Enchilada PlateTwo flavorful chicken enchiladas served with rice and beans
Combo Enchilada PlateA variety platter featuring 1 beef, 1 chicken, and 1 cheese enchilada, served with rice and beans
Carne Enchilada PlateTwo carne enchiladas served alongside sides of rice and beans
Beef Wet Burrito PlateLarge beef-filled burrito smothered in savory sauce, served with rice and beans
Ground Beef Wet Burrito PlateFlavorful ground beef wet burrito platter complete with rice and beans
Jr. Beef Wet Burrito PlateA smaller portion of the classic beef wet burrito, served with rice and beans
Chicken Wet Burrito PlateTender chicken wet burrito platter served alongside rice and beans
Jr. Chicken Wet Burrito PlateA junior-sized chicken wet burrito platter including rice and beans
Wet Burrito with QuesoSavory burrito wrapped and entirely smothered in smooth queso cheese sauce
Beef ChimichangaDeep-fried burrito filled with beef, served with sour cream and a small guacamole salad
Wet Beef ChimichangaDeep-fried beef burrito topped with savory sauce and melted toppings
Chicken ChimichangaGolden fried burrito stuffed with seasoned chicken
Wet Chicken ChimichangaFried chicken burrito smothered with sauce, served with sour cream and a small guacamole salad
Mexican SandwichThree flour tortillas layered with beans and rice, then generously topped with carne guisada
Chicken MoleA rich, savory traditional Tex-Mex dish featuring chicken in a complex mole sauce

Ala Carte

Item NameDescription
Carne Guisada TacoSoft taco filled with tender chunks of beef in gravy
Beef TacoClassic taco shell loaded with seasoned beef and cheese
Street TacoAuthentic flavor featuring carne guisada, fresh onions, and cilantro
Chicken TacoSoft or crispy taco shell stuffed with shredded seasoned chicken
Beef Flour TacoSoft flour tortilla stuffed with seasoned beef and fresh toppings
Chicken Flour TacoSoft flour tortilla loaded with savory shredded chicken
Bean BurritoSoft flour tortilla wrapped around slow-cooked beans and cheese
BurritoStandard folded flour burrito filled with savory ingredients
Wet BurritoFlour burrito completely smothered in rich, traditional sauce
Ground Beef Wet BurritoSmothered burrito stuffed with seasoned ground beef
Jr. Ground Beef Wet BurritoA compact version of the ground beef wet burrito
Chicken Wet BurritoSmothered burrito stuffed with seasoned chicken breast
Jr. Wet BurritoA junior portion of the traditional smothered wet burrito
Jr. Chicken Wet BurritoA scaled-down version of the flavorful chicken wet burrito
Cheese QuesadillaGrilled flour tortilla loaded with melted cheese
Chicken QuesadillaGriddled flour tortilla packed with seasoned chicken and melted cheese
ChalupaA crunchy deep-fried flat flour tortilla bowl filled with beef or chicken, beans, melted cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes
Carne Guisada EnchiladaCorn tortilla rolled with savory beef gravy filling and topped with sauce
EnchiladaStandard corn tortilla rolled with filling and smothered in sauce
Beef EnchiladaCorn tortilla rolled with seasoned beef and baked with sauce
Chicken EnchiladaShredded chicken rolled in a corn tortilla and topped with traditional sauce
Manuel’s EnchiladaCorn tortilla filled with beef or chicken, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado
Sapala EnchiladaSavory enchilada topped with slices of avocado, jalapeños, and your choice of beef or chicken
TamaleTraditional seasoned corn meal masa wrapped and steamed
TostadaCrispy flat corn tortilla topped with your choice of beef or chicken and fresh toppings
Avocado TostadaFlat crunchy tortilla layer finished with smooth, fresh avocado slices
Avocado-Beef TostadaCrunchy tostada piled with seasoned beef and fresh avocado
Avocado-Beef & Bean TostadaA loaded tostada featuring beef, hearty beans, and avocado slices
Avocado-Bean TostadaCrispy tostada layer finished with savory beans and fresh avocado slices
Dan’s TostadaLayered beef, beans, and two melted cheeses topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and extra cheese

Sides & Sweets

Item NameDescription
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 FriesCrispy golden potato fries; available in small or large portions
Mexican FriesFrench fries covered in rich enchilada sauce, American and mozzarella cheese, finished with jalapeños
Onion RingsSweet onions battered and deep-fried to a golden crisp
Flour TortillaSingle warm, soft flour tortilla
Flour Tortilla with Melted CheeseWarm folded flour tortilla filled with gooey melted cheese
Sour CreamA cool side of rich sour cream
Extra Lettuce & TomatoFreshly shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes; available in small or large sides
6 Wings & FriesCombination platter of six crispy chicken wings paired with golden fries
Chicken Tenders & FriesTender white-meat chicken strips served with crispy fries; available in 2-piece or 4-piece portions
SopapillasCrispy, golden-fried pastry dough puffed up and finished with sweet toppings
FlanA 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 NameDescription
TacoSimple kid-sized taco filled with meat and cheese
Cheese EnchiladaMild corn tortilla rolled with melted cheese and light sauce
Beef EnchiladaKid-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 CheeseSoft flour tortilla gently grilled with mild melted cheese
Taco In A BowlDeconstructed kid-friendly taco served cleanly in a small bowl
Taco DogA playful hot dog twist served either crispy or soft
Hot DogClassic grilled frankfurter served in a soft bun

Beverages

Item NameDescription
Soft DrinksChoice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Sprite, or Root Beer
Pink LemonadeTart and sweet refreshing pink lemonade
Iced TeaFreshly brewed chilled iced tea
JarritosTraditional Mexican fruit-flavored sodas
Coffee & TeaHot freshly brewed coffee or assorted warm teas
Hot ChocolateSweet, creamy warm cocoa
2% White MilkChilled glass of wholesome 2% white milk
Child SodaSmaller portioned soft drink option for kids