Opening hours
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Typical hours for Mexican restaurants in Traverse City
Most Mexican restaurants in Traverse City open around 10:30 AM and close around 11:15 PM on weekdays; 83% are open on Sundays and 50% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 6 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
149 East Front StreetTraverse City, MI 49684
About Mama Lu's
Mama Lu's is a Mexican restaurant you'll find at 149 East Front Street in Traverse City, Michigan. It's part of our guide to 228 restaurants, cafes and bars in Traverse City.
Service options include takeout and dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 149 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Popular times (typical for Mexican restaurants)
Mexican restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Mexican restaurants in Traverse City.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Michigan
Based on 54 menus with 5,613 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Michigan, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.48 and $16.89.
We don’t have Mama Lu's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Michigan typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 56% | $5.34 |
| Taco Salad | 54% | $13.00 |
| Sour Cream | 52% | $1.34 |
| Pico de Gallo | 52% | $2.84 |
| Chimichanga | 50% | $14.00 |
| Rice | 39% | $3.90 |
| Quesadilla | 37% | $9.74 |
| Carne Asada | 35% | $20.59 |
Calculated from 54 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Mama Lu's there are 62 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 81 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (13), Sandwiches & Delis (10), Cafes & Coffee (9), and Bakeries & Desserts (6).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 8 within three miles. The closest is Barrio, 0.2 mi away.
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisFustini's Oils & Vinegars< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPangea's Pizza< 0.1 mi
- ItalianFlying Noodle< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueSparks BBQ< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsKilwins< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mama Lu's located?
Mama Lu's is located at 149 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684.
Does Mama Lu's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Mama Lu's, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and dine-in.
What else is near Mama Lu's?
There are 81 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Mama Lu's. Nearby options include Fustini's Oils & Vinegars (< 0.1 mi), Pangea's Pizza (< 0.1 mi), and Flying Noodle (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Mama Lu's?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Barrio, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Michigan cost?
Based on 54 menus with 5,613 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Michigan, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.48 and $16.89.
Nearby places
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