This is the same building, a converted house, that housed Atomic Dog Cafe until a few years ago. Limited private parking lot, limited street parking. Free large parking lot about a block away. Staff was nice, you order and they give you a table number sign and you go to find a table. The dining rooms are the same as the last place, except they put up a few pictures of Mexico and some saint candles and things like that. They bring you the food. Limited beer selection, in the can, and limited drinks otherwise. The food was really good. read more

What can I say....the tacos are perfection. Staff is super nice, chips are fresh and hot, they will make you a margarita, and they were playing The Cars. How much more can you ask for. The birria tacos are ****chefs kiss*****They really pack them up with meat and it comes with three- so bring a friend or prepare to be very full (and happy). read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

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Friendly neighborhood spot with fantastic food. Went there with myself (no food restrictions) a pescatarian and a celiac (gluten free) and everyone walked away incredibly pleased. They were especially good about the gluten free food, took it seriously and were acutely aware of what food interacted with what fryer, all that food stuff. The restaurant is small with a much larger area upstairs. The only minor criticism is that the drinks were pretty small, but they were also reasonably priced so no harm no foul. Overall a very positive experience, I will be returning. read more

Good spot. Legit owner/chef. Smaller, cozy spot that I'd rather support than chains or other places. Good tacos. Really loved the taquitos and elote read more

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When I heard that former Berkley-prime spot Atomic Dawg would be closing down, it brought me a lot of unexpected mixture of feelings; my biggest question was who/what could possibly top the iconic hot dogs, the root beer floats and stylish nature? Here it comes: Mexican food. Mexican food that's so great, so authentic and one of a kind that it transcends Atomic Dawg in such a way that it turns incomparable. It's giving Godfather II, Dune Messiah, Tha Carter II. They say greatness is often achieved without rush; NOT. My food is often given to me in, not even, less than 5 minutes tops. The Pork Tacos had me speechless. They had me ACTUALLY speechless. I I have never tasted any corn tortilla tacos taste truly THAT uniquely delicious in the last 5 years of my life. I totally forget what the purple juice is called, I think it's Beet Juice? I forgot. But its secondary limeade isn't something to die for. The aroma of its origin still simmers. The Atomic still hovers over the front door, and the interior stays the same. But this time around, you feel some sort of nuance/(connection?) towards the people around you. It feels like Casa Amada. 5/5 read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Pork Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

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First of all when you get to this place, you know it's unique. From ordering at the counter to the layout of the actual building it is all very cool. The inside is very clean for being very old and the workers provide you with an unbelievable experience. Finally, the main star was the food. You can tell there was thought put into every item on the menu and judging by people's reactions, they look forward to the specials. Just a great great experience and anytime I go from Columbus to Detroit. I will definitely stop here if I get a chance read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Did the three tacos, one being chicken one being steak and one being mushroom. They were all amazing but the mushroom was unbelievable. - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

The food was great! Anything you order there is great! My friend got the nachos.. and that was amazing too! I gotta make this my goto spot for Mexican food, authentic Mexican food! .. everyone was friendly and helpful. It was birthday and they gave me and my friend a free shot....and I believe the owner was the one that gave me a shot! Amazing environment very arm opening place! I'll be back soon! read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Pick 3 tacos - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

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Visited Casa Amado Taqueria for Taco Tuesday. Cute spot on Coolidge just south of 12 Mile in Berkley. As I waited for my order I noticed several  customers in and out. Since it was my first visit, and I hadn't heard of the restaurant,  I got excited. I thought that it must be good and I certainly wasn't disappointed. I ordered a carry out of two mushroom quesadillas. The service was fast with excellent hospitality. The quesadillas were really good. The highlight for me were the seasoned mushrooms. I could hardly finish one, so I'll have the other for dinner tonight. This will not be my only visit. I'll be back for taco Tuesday again. read more

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Tacos were excellent. Filled w meat and toppings. Delicious flavor. Had steak and pork. Taquitos my wife said were okay. Nothing special. Felt like they were trying to class something up that didn't need it. Her complaint was that they were drenched in salsa and sour cream. I will definitely be back for the tacos. Neat little place. Friendly service. read more

Really unique and delicious tacos. The chicken taco was definitely my favorite and I would definitely recommend it. Great spot overall! read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Bistec, chicken, pork tacos - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

This is not a typical taqueria that sevre regular Mexican food. Menu is focus on tacos and quesadillas . Prices are pretty high for one taco. $5.50. but 3 for $12. They are like gourmet taco or fusion taco. Loaded with ingredients and stuffing, and the combination of Ingredients and sauce do provide good flavor and balance. Shrimp taco is probably the best one that. Steak taco, the steak itself maybe too salty. Chicken quesadilla is nothing special. Plenty of cheese and meat in between each bite. Does the flavor and ingredients justified for the higher prices, maybe not but none the less, the tacos are pretty good read more

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This little hole in the wall is totally worth it. They had a decent vegetarian menu, which I appreciate, and the margaritas are pretty good. The biggest issue might just be how heavy the food is, so I wouldn't come in if you're looking for light fare. read more

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I had the salad with and it was delicious! The queso you can tell is homemade and the staff is super friendly!!

Consistently great food. The Sonoran dog is absolutely delicious, and a fairly uncommon menu item for the area. All the tacos options are fantastic, and their salsa is wonderful. Good vegetarian options as well if that's more your jam. read more

Casa Amado is the real deal. It first caught my attention when chef, Amado Lopez, was nominated for a James Beard award earlier this year. Orders are taken at the counter on the first floor. The dining rooms can be found on the second level. The tortilla chips were thicker than what I'm accustomed to, which is just an observation, not a complaint. It came with 2 salsas, a chipotle-arbol salsa and a salsa verde. The chips and salsa weren't complimentary, but were worth ordering. The quesadillas were cooked perfectly. The tacos were top notch. I typically don't care for chicken tacos, but the chipotle chicken is arguably the best taco on the menu. The pork and steak tacos were enjoyable, but I will say the steak taco was my least favorite of the bunch. The seema taco, which contains cactus, was surprisingly tasty. I had high expectations for Casa Amado, and it didn't disappoint. I will say, I would've liked to see more options on the menu, at least a greater selection of tacos to choose from. read more

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The ambiance is warm and cozy, truly feels like I am enjoying a meal at a friend's home. The service was also very friendly and patient. I tried the chicken, pork, and steak tacos and all were excellent. Very different flavors in each one, and certainly unique and packed with flavor. The margaritas and guacamole were also delicious! Would definitely come back for a casual taco night with friends! read more

Very middling. not close to as good as any of the premier taco stands in the area. Maybe better than Grand Azteca. Maybe.

First time trying Casa Amado and WOW! Any time I am back over in the area I will be stopping in and will be recommending to anyone that's ever in the Berkley area. Some of the BEST tacos I've had in Metro Detroit, and trust me I've tried a lot. I got the chipotle chicken taco, the Mexican bistec steak taco and the seema taco. I can't even tell you what my favorite was because like I said they were some of the best tacos I've ever had lol. We also got chips and queso to start. The chips were fresh, salty and cooked perfectly and the queso PLUS the margaritas... don't even get me started or this review will be a book by the time I'm finished. I won't lie - I was not expecting it to be what it was when I chose the restaurant for dinner with my friend (order at the counter, paper and plastic products etc.) but I feel like that's what gives it its charm. Every staff member was SO incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make our first trip so wonderful. 10/10 Casa Amado. Cannot wait to be back!!! read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Left to right - chipotle chicken taco, Mexican Bistec Steak taco, seema taco - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Casa Amado Taqueria is not your typical taco joint with predictable toppings but instead offers up a more gourmet version of a traditional taco. The menu, which is a bit limited, is centered around taco's, quesidilla's and their spin on a Mexican version of the hotdog. The base taco's have a double soft corn tortillas with your choice of seared/braised meat, tomato and cilantro. From there the taco's take an upscale twist with toppings that include roasted Nopale and bell peppers, creamy roasted poblanos, pickled onions, cactus and bell pepper slaw and other toppings to include some unique sauces. These toppings vary depending on the taco ordered. In the case of my inaugural meal at this establishment I had the three taco combo of chipolte chicken, beef and pork. all three tacos were well cooked and tasty where I absolutely loved the double tortilla concept. In addition to the tacos, I also ordered their house chips with a mild tomato salsa and their medium spicy chipotle Arbor salsa. The chips were well made with a nice crunchy texture and the salsa's while good did not stand out like the taco's did. Relative to the facility itself, Casa Amado has a small seated dining area on the second floor of the restaurant that has a comfy casual vibe to it. Staff is very friendly with prompt service and excellent follow-up. Overall I had a very enjoyable dining experience and am looking at returning here again in the near future. If you are in the Berkley area and like Mexican food you should definitely check Casa Amado out and their spin on gourmet taco's. read more

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This place is so great. They had a birria taco special and was FANTASTIC, highly recommend if they have it. Chicken taco and cactus taco were also very good. They also serve margs that I tried and would get again. A gem in Berkley! read more

Drove past many of times but finally got around to trying their tacos, did not disappoint! Wonderful tacos, meats in each were tender and juicy, and their variety of toppings gives each of them a unique flavor. The pork was my favorite, very juicy. Their salsas are yummy too! The verde was the best. The red salsa is rather runny, ehich may just be a style of salsa idk but made it difficult to scoop with a chip, tasted great pouring a touch on the tacos though. Food came out pretty quick as well, only around 5 minutes or so (but it was quite empty when I went to be fair). Gentleman behind the register was kind and professional. As far as the interior goes, super clean and comfortable! Don't let the small exterior frontage deceive you, there a split level of sorts upstairs area with plenty of spacious and well lit seating! Loved the decor too, fun colors and textures. Will be back for sure! Only gripe was that it is a tad pricey. For 6 tacos of varying meats, the agua fresca drink and a chips and salsa with guacamole and extra salsa came out to around $45 give or take. read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - 3 Taco Combo: Chicken Chipotle Taco - Mexican Bistec Taco - Pork Taco (from left to right) - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

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Another hidden gem in Berkley. Street tacos and hot dogs are awesome! Cute seating both in and outside. Backed with flavor and spice! Everything came out quickly. I will be bringing friends back. :) read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Sonoran Dog - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Above Awesome Tacos and Quesadillas in this Coolidge Highway spot in downtown Berkeley. Service is wonderful, friendly and attentive. Rotating menu Taco Meat selections and Specials keeps the ordering fresh. Streetside and indoor seating. Simple, Affordable and our go-to spot for Tacos. read more

Food is good but I can get just as good of tacos that includes rice and beans, chips and salsa elsewhere for a lower price. My little Dixie cup margarita was $8. Again, can get a delicious bigger sized margarita elsewhere. It's basically a fast food Mexican place. They ask you for a tip when it's self serve. We won't be back. read more

Solid little unassuming taco shop in Berkley. Their menu is pretty small, but what they do offer is good quality. I ordered a chicken and a pork taco. The pork was mildly spicy, both were strong on flavor. Like the menu the place is tiny, with a couple tables and counter space. They also a few outdoor tables when I stopped in. read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Was a pop-up in Berkley, but it's officially called Casa Amado Taqueria now, signage outside still showed Atomic Dawg. Some leftover Atomic menu item Ordered a vegan Sonoran atomic dawg, a regular Sonoran atomic dawg, chicken quesadilla, 2 chipotle chicken tacos, mushroom taco, chips and salsa and a side of guacamole. Some good soft GF buns would make it less gluttonous and better for me too. The chips were fresh and crunchy, a tad greasy. The green salsa verde is spicier than the smoky red salsa. The red salsa is quite thick. I preferred the salsa verde best. The guacamole is good. The chipotle chicken tacos was okay. The mushroom taco was decent as well, both could use an amp up of more sauce or different texture profiles. The quesadilla was okay, nice and cheesy, more chicken distribution would have made it nice for each bite. Mu hubby enjoyed his Sonoran atomic dawg. My vegan dawg wasn't too bad, would have liked another bacon substitute, maybe some crispy shiitake? Open for dine-in until 8pm. Some seats in the front room. More tables upstairs and another back room too. Service is good. Staff are friendly. read more

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Have gotten carryout a few times. Good tacos, great flavor. Chips are delicious. Would definitely recommend

yummy ! treat yourself do a special treat The menu is yummy try the taco trio We also had the quesadilla which is delicious too read more

I love coming here for a quick taco bite, especially on Tuesdays! The service is quick and the food is simple but delicious! Parking is a little difficult to find but it is worth it! read more

What a sweet little Taco-dive! First and foremost, prepare yourself for the small entrance! Was not expecting that, but the staff were great and so freaking-friendly and helpful right away. They even went out of their way to offer to carry our wagon for our kiddos up to our table. (There's some steps folx.) Our kiddos wolfed down the cheese quesadillas and chips with fresh guacamole. While my niece and O enjoyed three tacos each and some queso and chips. I Loved Adding the fresh goodies to the queso at the table: cilantro, onions and jalapeños. I had the chicken tacos and they were delicious. I even ordered a second set of 3x with the mushrooms and while they were a tad too spicy for my palate, the flavor was SOOOO good. I also had a sode of the cilantro lime rice, which I will admit, I wasn't typed excited about at first bite, but I brought it home and smashed it later! read more

On Fridays they have 2 of my favorites ', fish tacos and the Sonora hotdog They have outdoor eating and a seating area inside upstairs where u get your food after ordering at the register and if eating in they will deliver it to your table.It's busy on Friday evenings but they keep it moving quickly. Check for specials and pop-ups on their socials. read more

Had an appointment nearby and decided to stop when I saw this cute taqueria. Very good tacos! Fresh ingredients.. plan to eat inside if you have a drive. They're best as fresh as possible. I love that they give you wedges of lime with your order! I'll be back! read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Store front ... very cute!! - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

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From the food to the service, five stars!! We had the chicken, mushrooom, steak, and veggie tacos. They were all delicious. Finding great Mexican in Michigan can be a challenge but this is a true gem. I wish they would stick around! Oh and the spicy margarita was perfection. read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - These are the mushroom & veggie tacos - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Wow, what a great find!! The whole vibe of this place reminded me of being in DC. The atmosphere is fantastic!!!! 2 rooms upstairs for seating. Old wooden floors, eclectic feels. Great gen X music was playing in the background. The staff were all super friendly and attentive, laid back yet on top of their game. You can tell they all enjoy working there. The food is absolutely delicious!! Fresh, homemade, full of flavors, authentic. So glad I stumbled upon this hidden gem. The owner was right there acknowledging anyone who walked in to get them served fast whether it was ordering, or carry out pick ups. He was a nice guy, the kind you want to give your business to. Look forward to going back. read more

Great local taco joint. Not your basic taco place. Interesting, creative flavors, yum. Recommended!

I 9-14-2023 If you do not care too much about a fancy, vibey interior and care mostly for super tasty margs and tacos --EAT HERE We had chips & salsa, spicy maragarita, bistec,pork,seema chicken & mushroom tacos , all EXCELLENT! plus Elotes . It was delish. read more

The tacos here are LIFE CHANGING! The spices and flavors are like nothing I have ever tried, even in Mexico, they weren't this flavorful and delish!! The restaurant is quite small and they do a big carry out service. I ordered at the counter. The gal explained the menu and helped me order, as I don't do cilantro on my food. (Tastes like soap) We were very excited to put the tacos we ordered to the taste test! I got the shrimp, beef and pork tacos. My husband got the shrimp, chicken and beef tacos. We couldn't decide which taco was the best! These tacos were some of the MOST EXCELLENT we have ever tasted! Better than in Mexican Town! The prices were very reasonable, too. About $12 for 3. We savored each and every bite! Hats off to Amado Lopez, Chef Extraordinaire, for flavors that transport you to Mexico while in downtown Berkley! Can we give you 10+ stars!?? We will be regulars for sure! We can't wait to return! read more

10/10 - highly recommend, great food, great service. I recently moved here from CA and all the Mexican food has been disappointing besides this place. Request micheladas be added to the drink menu. read more

Casa Amado Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Our motorcycle group, This Ride Goes to 11, embarked on our annual Tacopacolypse Taco Run on Saturday, 7/272/2024. We had 20 riders in the group and were excited to visit 4 different restaurants to find the best Taco in the greater Detroit area. Casa Amado Taqueria was our 1st stop of the day. They had outside, café style dining tables setup which was fantastic for our large group to enjoy the dining experience. Emilia met us when we arrived and she and her team where highly enthusiastic to make our ride and meal a success. They provided fresh, homemade chips and salsas and delicious guacamole. The taco that was served was an artisan style chicken taco with mole sauce and sour cream. It was delicious! They also had different soft drink offerings as well. I would also mention that aside from the outside dining, they have a pleasant dining space in a private upstairs area. We highly recommend that you visit Casa Amado Taqueria and enjoy their delicious offerings. read more

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Finally had a chance to check out Casa Amado for lunch on a Friday. I went with three tacos -- chicken, pork, and steak. I loved the chicken tacos, which came with a creamy sauce. The pork and steak were very hearty -- tons of meat, not a lightweight lightweight taco that some taquerias serve. I ordered at the front counter, and a server promptly delivered my meal to my table. The interior has a good energy, fun music, well-decorated, and a step above a typical casual restaurant in metro Detroit. I would go again to try the chips and guacamole. read more