Image via Flickr by sarahstierch
When the temperatures begin to fall, turn up the spice at one of the Detroit area’s many terrific Mexican restaurants. Whether you’re seeking a traditional menu or a more modern take on the classic, you’ll be able to say hola to these delicious Detroit standbys.
Las Palapas
Located in nearby Livonia, Las Palapas serves up delicious creations for lunch and dinner each day. Liven up your workday with the affordable lunch combinations, mixing and matching burritos, tostadas, enchiladas, and so much more. Come dinner time, try one of Las Palapas’ seafood specialties like shrimp fajitas or the spicy camarones a la diabla topped off with a fiery hot sauce.
Taqueria Mi Pueblo
It doesn’t get much more authentic than Detroit’s Mi Pueblo. Begin your meal with a traditional Mexican drink of tamarindo, horchata, or Jamaica aguas frescas to get in the mood. Make sure you’ve come with an empty stomach for Mi Pueblos’ generous portions of burritos, tacos, and more. The enormous menu goes on and on with numerous offerings of soups, appetizers, grilled meats, salads, and fajitas. If you’ve left enough room to indulge in dessert, you’re in for a real treat with Mi Pueblo’s house-made flan, Arroz con Leche, and even sweet tamales.
O.W.L.
O.W.L. occupies a special place in the food lexicon that marries Mexican food with American comfort food for a truly magical alchemy of flavors. Their take on nachos brings this appetizer to new heights, with generous helpings of sausage chili, poblano cheese sauce, cabbage, pico de gallo, and radishes. Try a habanero bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich for a flavorful and delicious breakfast treat.
Montage
Whether you’re out for a family meal or looking to catch the big game, head over to Montage for its great entertainment and a wonderful menu of Mexican fare. Grab a group and try the loaded asada fries, piled high with flavorful steak, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. Montage’s street tacos are a creative way to try this traditional Mexican hand food. While mainstays like chicken and steak are available, so too are creative twists like braised lamb or roasted poblano corn tacos.
Kids are people too at Montage, where a menu of nachos, quesadillas, and tacos tends to their culinary needs. The full bar features wine, beer, and specialty cocktails like a vanilla pineapple martini or a prickly pear margarita.
Carnival Market
Part grocery store, part restaurant, Carnival Market boasts an authentic array of produce, groceries, baked goods, and prepared foods. The full service, authentic restaurant offers fresh daily chicharrons, stews, and tasty torta sandwiches. Top your quesadilla or tacos with one of the eight different salsas offered at the Carnival Market salsa bar to create a unique flavor sensation every time.
In addition to traditional breads and cookies, the Mexican bakery specialties are on offer here and are better than ever. Save room for the fluffy tres leches cake or the sinfully rich flan. Bienvenidos!
Connect with us
