If you’re craving for Mexican cuisine tonight, just around Michigan is the way to go! Here, you’ll never run out of places to get the best tacos and enchiladas. Some of these treasured dishes have been handed down in families for many generations. Some are newly opened spots that have quickly become crowd favorites. Check out the list to see the variety of these restaurants to fit your needs whether you’re dining alone, celebrating with a big group or just looking for a culture food trip with the family. Looking to satisfy your craving for Mexican food? Check out this list of Mexican restaurants in Detroit, Michigan.
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1. Señor Lopez Mexican Restaurant
Have you been to this hidden Mexican treasure in Michigan? The Señor Lopez Mexican Restaurant offers authentic Mexican dishes at wallet-friendly rates. For dine-in customers, their complimentary taco will greet you and that’s just the beginning! Their Chiles Rellenos make them a popular dinner spot among the Mexican food cravers, and they just can’t get enough of the salsas. Their huge menu with a wide range of mild and hot dishes can accommodate diners in groups and even those with kids. One night in Señor Lopez is not just a one-time food trip, but a complete experience. Their superb and commendable service will make you feel as if you’re in Texas!
Señor Lopez Mexican Restaurant
Address: 7146 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48210
Opening hours: 8AM – 11PM
Website: Señor Lopez Mexican Restaurant Official Site
Average price for two people: 16 – 30 USD
2. Taqueria Mi Pueblo
Pastor pastor pastor!!!!??????
Posted by Taqueria Mi Pueblo on Sunday, 18 November 2018
Mi Pueblo offers a variety of Mexican dishes and a tradition that long originated from Jalisco, Mexico. For beginners on Mexican cuisine, their descriptive menu and attentive servers will guide you to what will satisfy your cravings as you munch on their complimentary chips and salsa. Everyone can’t shut up about Mi Pueblo’s Super Nachos with its generous serving of more than a pound of flavorful meat and cheese! If you’re looking for a chill and quiet dinner, just make sure you get seated away from loud groups of coworkers who frequent the place for its amazing food. Mi Pueblo may be a big restaurant, but you may have to wait to get a seat on busy hours. But this long line isn’t there for nothing, you can rest assured the dine will be worth the wait!
Taqueria Mi Pueblo
Address: 7278 Dix St, Detroit, Michigan 48209
Opening hours: 10:30 AM to 10 PM
Website: Taqueria Mi Pueblo Official Site
Average price for two people: 20 USD
3. Taqueria El Rey
Taco time! With Mexican corona’s??
Posted by Lakely Moesta on Saturday, 2 February 2019
Taqueria El Rey is a family business that takes pride in being the home of the best, grilled chicken in Detroit. They’re popular for affordable prices, free warm chips and salsas. This is not the place you’ll go to when you’re looking for Instagrammable spots, but it’s where you’ll go for that pure desire to devour great barbacoa tacos and real grills! The restaurant is small and there might be a short waiting line when you get there. Make sure you’ve got cash in your pocket because it’s the only payment method they accept!
Taqueria El Rey
Address: 4730 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Opening hours: Mondays to Wednesdays: 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Thursdays: 11:00 AM to 9 PM, Fridays and Saturdays: 10:30 AM to 10 PM, Sundays: 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Website: Taqueria El Rey Official Site
Average price for two people: 20 USD
4. Camino Real Mexican Grill
Out of all restaurants on this list, Camino Real Mexican Grill is the one most flooded with praises from satisfied and full diners! They have a patio area during the warm season where you can dine in while enjoying the afternoon sun or night breeze. From steaming enchiladas to marinated pork quesadillas, whatever you order will make you keep coming back to Central Avenue’s well-kept gem. Take note that their Detroit location isn’t serving alcohol, but you can try their Wyandotte branch for a full bar!
Camino Real Mexican Grill
Address: 1100 Central Ave, Detroit, MI 48209
Opening hours: Mondays to Thursdays: 9 AM to 10 PM, Fridays to Sundays: 9 AM to 11 PM
Website: Camino Real Mexican Grill Official Site
Average price for two people: 20 USD
5. Tamaleria Nuevo Leon
Its Tamales Time!!
Posted by Tamaleria NUEVO LEON on Saturday, 8 December 2018
Craving for tamales? You’ve found the right spot! Tamaleria Nuevo Leon has been serving handmade and fresh tamales since 1957. Their spicy pork, ground beef and jalapeño cheese flavors are among the crowd favorites nowadays. You may find their serving size a bit too small for your hungry tummy, but their tamales are terribly great in taste! They only accept cash, so make sure you bring some with you if you’re passing by!
Tamaleria Nuevo Leon
Address: 2669 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48216
Opening hours: 9 AM to 6PM
Website: Tamaleria Nuevo Leon Facebook Page
Average price for two people: 20 USD
6. Jose's Tacos
Posted by Jose's Tacos on Monday, 7 January 2019
Jose’s Tacos is a small dining spot with a cozy and friendly atmosphere. With crispy tacos and other flavor-rich meals at affordable rates, your Mexican experience in the downtown area is complete! Think twice before coming here in big groups, because the place isn’t very large. If you’re going alone, you can enjoy your burrito and enchiladas while sharing seats with strangers with the same taste in food!
Jose’s Tacos
Address: 218 E Grand River, Detroit, MI 48226
Opening hours: Weekdays: 9 AM to 7PM, Saturdays: 11 AM to 7PM
Website: Jose’s Tacos Facebook Page
Average price for two people: 20 USD
7. El Barzon Restaurante
Posted by El Barzón Restaurante on Friday, 25 January 2019
Wanna hit two birds with one stone? El Barzon offers a combination of Italian and Mexican dishes to give your taste buds an overload of different cultures! Imagine having your gnocchi with the Italian touch of Asiago cheese and a Mexican topping of chorizo cream. You can’t miss out on this double food heaven! Here’s a tip: it’s best to call in for a reservation to get seated immediately once you arrive.
El Barzon
Address: 3710 Junction St, Detroit, MI 48210
Opening hours Tuesdays to Thursdays: 5 PM to 9 PM, Fridays: 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturdays: 4 PM to 10 PM, Sundays: 3 PM to 9 PM
Website: El Barzon Official Site
Average price for two people: 30 USD
8. Elvie's Tamales
My longest ever: rode the bikes to town for breakfast ????
Posted by Elaine McLain on Saturday, 23 September 2017
Here comes another tamales spot on the list! Elvie’s Tamales has this old, traditional vibe that gives you a unique dining experience. Be it their Huevos Rancheros or Chilaquiles, their dishes will make you feel as if you’re in a Mexican home. Everyone just can’t get enough of their tamales; you’ll be bringing dozens of them to go!
Elvie’s Tamales
Address: 3454 Bagley St., Detroit, MI 48216
Opening hours Mondays to Saturdays: 6 AM to 6 PM, Sundays: 8 AM to 3 PM
Website: Elvie’s Tamales Facebook Page
Average price for two people: 20 USD
9. Taqueria Lupita's
Up next on this list is a resto that’s just a short distance away from Elvie’s! As the crowd of Mexican lovers says, this restaurant is in the running for having the best tacos in Detroit with their chorizo, al pastor or carne asada tacos. Also, it won’t be complete without a cold glass of Horchata. Just a quick warning: bring cash when you’re going to dine in!
Taqueria Lupita's
Address: 3443 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Opening hours Mondays to Thursdays: 9 AM to 10 PM, Fridays to Sundays: 9 AM to 11 PM
Website: Taqueria Lupita’s Official Site
Average price for two people: 20 USD
10. Tijuana's Mexican Kitchen
It's Taco Tuesday! Come in for hard/soft beef, chicken or pork tacos for .99 cents to-go today.
Posted by Tijuana's Mexican Kitchen on Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Fresh as the dish that your grandmother magically conjures in your home’s kitchen; this is what Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen offers you in Southwest Detroit. Get a taste of their authentic Mexican recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. Aside from great salsas and refreshing margaritas, they offer a generous line of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes on their menu. While you’re going for a healthy diet, who says you can’t eat Mexican food? Eat guilt-free at Tijuana’s!
Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen
Address: 18950 Ford Rd., Dearborn, MI 48228
Opening hours Mondays to Thursdays: 11 AM to 9 PM, Fridays: 11 AM to 10 PM, Saturdays: 12 PM to 10 PM
Website: Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen Official Site
Average price for two people: 20 USD
Flavorful Mexican cuisine
Have you found the exact Mexican restaurant you’re looking for? Enjoy your flavorful meal and try out other spots on this list, the next time you drive around Detroit!
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