Hacienda Mexican Restaurants

Being that this restaurant is literally blocks away from our lake house, it is an easy stop for that random snack or drink before heading home.  Don't get me wrong, there are definitely places around Michigan City that serve better and more authentic Mexican food, but if you want a quick and cheap dinner, Hacienda's got you covered.

We stopped in to grab some sangria and an exorbitant amount of chips and salsa and guacamole before bed.  Hacienda delivered on all accounts.  The sangria is decent (we got a liter for $16), the salsa is pretty good (but not chunky like I like it, but good flavor and spice), and the table side guacamole is delicious.  They literally make it at your table.  Sucks for servers but it's a nice touch for us.

Service is slightly lacking, but I'll be damned if I care once I get the goods listed above.

I'm from Elkhart, IN so I grew up with Hacienda locations all around me in Elkhart & South Bend area. I live in Chicago suburbs now and drive to Michigan City on average of once a month just for chips and salsa. Hacienda is known for their chips, salsa, and wet burritos. Whether you want to call it authentic or not, it is hands down my favorite burrito and I've never had salsa that even comes close. Most places serve this Pace like crap.

I think they are getting a little stingy though. 20 years ago or so they used to bring out a jar of salsa, then they started bringing everyone at table an individual cup.

When I was there on Sunday with party of 4, they brought us 2 salsas. We asked for 2 more and they brought it, but waitress said management pushing to only bring 1 per 2 people unless people ask for more. People don't like dipping chips into salsa other people are dipping into regardless if they're not even double dipping.

Don't be stingy Hacienda.

Lifelong resident and longime customer.
I could live on their chips and salsa. Their white cheese dip is great as well. Of course you also need to try the wet burrito since that is what they are know for. Taco salad is delicious too.

I only gave 3 stars because the past few times i have gone, our servers have been awful. It never used to be like that so it's a little frustrating going in not knowing what kind of service you are going to get. It seems like you get better service when they are extremely busy.

Otherwise, great little americanized mexican food. DO NOT expect authentic mexican food, not sure why the other reviewers did..