When you’re thinking about grabbing some lunch or dinner and Mexican fare comes to mind, then it’s time to find some delicious tacos, tamales, and maybe even a little tequila. If you’re a fan of authentic Mexican food and you’re looking for a new Mexican restaurant to try, then you’re in luck. Here are four amazing Mexican eateries in Detroit.
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Taqueria Mi Pueblo
For authentic Mexican food, look no further than the highly rated and well-loved Taqueria Mi Pueblo. Among its tasty offerings are their crispy gorditas, California-style burritos, chimichangas, and tostadas. Their corn tortillas are handmade on the premises. Taqueria Mi Pueblo is located at 7278 Dix St. and is open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., except for Friday and Saturday when they stay open till 11:00 p.m. to feed hungry weekenders. On Sunday, it opens at 10:00 a.m. in case you want some Mexican breakfast or brunch.
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Taqueria El Rey
Another enticing option is Taqueria El Rey. This place is popular and it’s always packed. Locals love their succulent grilled chicken, which you can order as a whole or half grilled chicken with sides of rice, beans, tortillas, and the house salsas. If you’re feeling like tacos instead, their wide selection has you covered with meat selections like marinated pork, grilled steak, and chorizo, a Mexican sausage.
Taqueria El Rey is located at 4730 W. Vernor Highway. It’s open daily with hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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El Asador Steakhouse
For sophisticated steak and seafood, head to El Asador Steakhouse. This well-loved establishment is the creation of chef-owner Luis Garza. It attracts diners from near and far who come for their fresh, house-made guacamole, the steaks with poblano pepper sauce, and the great selection of tacos that come with your choice of steak, shrimp, lobster, or mahi-mahi. Your meal will consist of fresh, locally sourced ingredients that are never more than two days old.
El Asador Steakhouse is located at 1312 Springwells St. It’s open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Mariscos El Salpicon
For innovative, fresh seafood, head to Mariscos El Salpicon, where they specialize in Mexican fare from the coastal Nayarit region. Go for the molcajete de mariscos, a scrumptious seafood stew. This steamed and spiced dish is brimming with crab legs, mussels, scallops, and more. You can also feast on generously loaded plates of deliciously seasoned peel and eat shrimp. Fried tilapia, and shrimp quesadillas are also among their offerings. Mariscos El Salpicon has a bar and nightclub.
It’s located at 8600 Vernor Highway with hours from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
When you’re in Detroit and hankering for Mexican food, you’ll find a wealth of mouthwatering options, so you can celebrate taco Tuesday any day of the week. Check out any one of these restaurants for a great dining experience.
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