WAAAAYYYY OVERHYPED. It seems maybe pork is their specialty and I'm not a big pork eater. My first time here and the customer service is a bit chaotic. I got a shrimp/ chicken taco. NO FLAVOR/ HARDLY ANY ONION & CILANTRO. SAUCR HAD NO FLAVOR. EVEN THE GRILLED JALAPEÑOS (toreado) HAD NO FLAVOR/Spice!! Something smelled grilled/bbq. Must've been the pork. Sidenote: I paid for 2 tacos and a drink for $11. I got another drink and it was $3 more. It seems they may have forgotten I already paid for one drink. Not sure. The non-flavors ruined my desire to return. Im going to the truck up the street to see if they can get my palette back right. Sm read more

El Taco Veloz - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Best Taco Spot! I go all the time ! I definitely recommend this place to everyone! The service is fast and very friendly... the price is great too! Go try and enjoy read more

Great food and awesome customer service. I tried some tacos and quesadilla and it was tasty. Very reasonably priced.

This is one of the authentic and yummy Mexican food. They manage the place well, from when it was only in a truck until they are able to rent the place as the restaurant. My favorites are chicken, beef, and birria tacos. You have to try the birria. It's sooo juicy and tasty, you'll leave fully satisfied and bring it into your dream. read more

El Taco Veloz - Chicken tacos, very tasty even without the salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I am always on the hunt for great tacos, especially al pastor, and when a friend was visiting from out of state I was excited to try a new place and this one popped up. No issue with it being in the back of a grocery/convenience store, some of the best food comes from there, however to not have carnitas on the menu? Bummer. Also with the Cass Ave hipster crowd having a gathering in the parking lot should have been my second clue that something was amiss. They weren't the worst tacos I've ever had, but they were just bland. My friend got chicken and she said the only flavor was the lime juice she squeezed on, and my chorizo tasted just like some greasy ground pork but no spice at all. The asada was okay, and the shrimp was okay. Tortillas were fresh, and horchata was good but next time I'll know that if I want tacos in Detroit, like real Mexican tacos, it's Vernor Highway or bust. Thankfully Tienda Mexicana in Madison Heights had carnitas tacos so we made a pit stop on our way back to the suburbs so my friend wasn't totally disappointed with her visit. read more

El Taco Veloz - Chorizo, asada, al pastor and shrimp. Keep driving down to Vernor Hwy for tacos next time - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I stopped here because the restaurant I usually go to on my Mexican grocery run was closed. The food was so robust and full of flavor that we ordered duplicates to take home for later. Me - a simple cheese and avocado quesadilla accompanied by radishes, a grilled fresh whole jalapeño, an ample serving of grilled onions and fresh lime wedges. Hubby - The most flavorful and bounteous taco he had ever had (his words) You can sit in the warehouse if you like but we just ate in our car. The young man working the truck was so polite. All in all lunch was a WIN. read more

This is a nice fast authentic taco place in Detroit. I have had better tacos but it's still pretty good read more

El Taco Veloz - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Ok, if your looking for five star sit down, this isn't the place - but if you want authentic Mexican food quick in the D, it's one of the best. It's become my go to for Menudo and anything Ceviche....arguably the best in the D as far as that goes. Most take out, but I eat in - and I'm still usually out in a half hour or under. Bottom line - you can't go wrong if your hungry and in a hurry. read more

El Taco Veloz - Tostada Cerviche' - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

El Taco Veloz had amazing authentic food, friendly staff, amazing prices. There asada tacos are to die for.

My favorite taco truck by far. We live in dearborn heights but will do the 30 minute drive to eat this yummy food. Never a complaint. read more

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Food is awesome! I drive from Rochester Hills just to get tacos! They are fast and very friendly!

I ordered birria tacos for my family and I. Everything looked great and fresh. I took out my camera to snap a picture because I was excited. This was my first time having birria tacos. I've been wanting to try them for a while. Yeah so the tacos and soup were horrible. It had zero flavor. The taco taste like boiled meat and the soup taste like warm water. I seriously contemplated if I had caught covid because it was tasteless. If it wasn't for the taste of the orange pop I ordered, than I probably would have convinced myself that I have covid. This place has great reviews so i don't know. Maybe a bad day. read more

El Taco Veloz - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Yummy tacos and fast service, as almost everyone has said. But what makes this place better than most in metro Detroit is the salsas -- they have real, delicious tomatillo-based salsas, something difficult to find around here. Can't wait to go back! read more

Warning!! You are now entering the extreme yummy zone!! Please adjust your tastebuds to defcon 4!! The destroyer of all taco joints is located right here at this very spot. Once again, this is an authentic taqueria. It means that if you're the chicken fingers and potato sticks type of eater, please don't embarrass yourself. There's beef and chicken taco's for the maybe kids. But if you are a serious authentic taco connoisseur, do get the lengua, the tripa and or the al pastor. Don't forget the cevice as well. Sinking your teeth on any of the taco's sold here feels like you're in the streets of mexico. The streets where you won't find a single tourist anywhere. Tripa and Lengua is usually the most popular as far as I'm concerned. Order that stuff "con-todo", it means with everything on it. Onions and cilantro for the win baby!! Wait for it by the window to take home and eat it, or you can enter their dining area and have someone bring it to you table side. Thirsty? There's a fridge with sodas, mostly imported stuff like jarritos and Mexican coke. If you're not into the whole carbonated drink,, there's a horchata dispenser as well. That drink my friend is very very addicting. Hole in the walls are the best,, food trucks are the best too. This spot combines the two together. Come eat here, it's truly an iconic food spot for the REAL MEXICAN TOWN. Thank you very much for reading my review. read more

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Over a decade a most unique Taco Truck with a dining room. Yes about a month ago they open Dining Room after Covid. You order at Taco Truck and take a seat inside then they deliver to your table. If waiting in your car they wave at you. A very large clean dining room with clean restrooms always filled with mostly Mexican Families enjoying the food from the homeland of Jalisco Mexico. Both parking lot and dining room packed when we visited around lunch hour. They opened another location in the Cass Corridor 5 year's ago inside a market and another Taco Truck in New Boston Mi area. Famous for the Full Size Double Stuffed Tacos at half price of restaurants around town. All come with Radishes, Lime, Grilled Onions n Salsa. I got 3 marvelous Al Pastor Tacos WOW fantastic. She had 3 mega Chicken n Cheese Quesadilla only 3 Bucks each outstanding Delicious. I added a Chicken Cheese Burrito OMG came with a Grilled Jalapeno. Truly a decade old hidden gem in Sw Detroit. Corner of Livernois and Toledo you gotta use Google maps to find it. Won't see those Suburban Gringo Hipsters at this place. For the real deal named one of the very best in Detroit by many published articles. Find great reviews around the web Yelp Google Facebook Enjoy. #elvoleztaco #eatswdetroit #hiddengem #tacos #quesadilla #burrito #authinicmexicanfood #downriverfriendseat read more

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A food truck that does a swift business from a parking lot in SW Detroit-- can be easy to miss! Tacos were $2 each but absolutely delicious and ready in under 2 mins. This is a spot where you eat in your car or take them home, no outdoor seating. But the flavors were bright, the ingredients high quality and the fresh salsas were hooot!!! masks are required to order. read more

El Taco Veloz - Chorizo and al pastor tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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a "taco dinner", which includes 2 tacos with a side of rice and beans, costs $9.50. however, if you buy 2 tacos ($6) and add a side of rice and beans ($3) you get a total of $9. this basic math tells me that whoever operates this place and sets the menu prices lacks a certain level of awareness. its basic fast food in the back of a liquor store so don't get too excited. read more

Tried their tostadas civiche and they are delicious! Great prices too! read more

El Taco Veloz - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Hidden gem, great fresh and affordable food. Going on a Friday or weekends will require a bit of a wait but not the end of the world, lots of free parking read more

El Taco Veloz - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Some of the BEST taco's I've ever had! I bought some steak tacos and some chicken tacos and they really hit the spot! Also when you sit inside, something makes you feel like you're right at home! Also amazing workers! read more

Authentic Mexican tacos. All their meats have amazing flavor. Make sure to try their horchata as well. When you arrive it's a taco truck in a large parking lot. Behind the truck is a dining room place your order and sit anywhere in the dining room. Pay at the truck when you leave. read more

Great El pastor tacos with maybe the freshest and tastiest tortillas I have ever had. Doubling up the tortillas is the right thing to do as it holds the taco together and the corn smell is delightful. The grilled onions and fresh radish are a must and add so much to the cilantro and onion experience of taco eating. read more

What better taco truck to go to than no other than one that is located in Mexican town.. Hands down one of the best taco trucks i have been to by far, has the authenticity of taco trucks in the California area I figured i should stop by for some tacos on taco Tuesday but do it right and visit a taco truck and i was not disappointed because when it comes to tacos i want the real thing Staff is super friendly and offer you a seat and ask what youd like to drink inside behind their taco truck.. so you have the option of eating inside and outside We got some shrimp tacos this time and a couple jarritos and im looking forward to next time to trying their fish tacos 3 dollars a taco not too bad read more

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There are three ways to know this place is good before eating. One, it's a tiny, literal hole-in-the wall. It's actually really clever -- but the truck acts as the kitchen, and there's a dining room that is behind the truck if you want to sit down and eat. Each of the tables have three squeeze bottles of salsa. The salsa verde is my favorite -- not too spicy, but just enough kick to add some more flavor to the already flavorful tacos! The tacos come with so much meat that you can barely fold it together. They're topped with cilantro and fresh onions (of course, you can opt out), and a side of grilled onions, a grilled jalapeno, and limes. I've never had grilled onions served with my tacos, and at first, I was skeptical, but the onion flavor is just such a good addition, especially when paired with the fresh onions! I'm a fan! Two, upon entering the restaurant, you notice the Spanish on the TVs, and the Latinos filing up the tables. You instantly feel like you're going to be served authentic food. Out of all the places to eat in Mexicantown, people come to this tiny place in the middle of a parking lot. That's a good sign that you're going to get authentic food. The final giveaway is the high Yelp reviews -- and they deserve them all! The food comes out so quickly, and service is really polite and friendly! Payment is even based on the honor system; you order your food, then eat, and then tell them what you ordered on the way out. The food is so cheap too -- $5 for 3 tacos!! Even if you know where you're going, it's a little tough to spot. However, I'd definitely recommend taking the time to find this place, you won't be disappointed and will leave happy!! read more

El Taco Veloz - Three tacos -- cabeza, asada, and pollo -- only $5!! - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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My boyfriend recommended this place in a warehouse. The food truck sits outside where you can order to go or order and sit in. For starters we ordered ceviche that was delicious. Self-served drinks in which my boyfriend had the grapefruit jarritos and I of course got the horchata. read more

El Taco Veloz - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Talk about a diamond in the rough. Mind Brian S.'s review in noting that the taco truck is pushed back in a giant fenced-off parking lot. Also, this is a great truck to hit up during the winter as yes, there is in fact indoor seating. If you go inside the clandestine door of the building, you will walk into a restaurant-like space replete with booths, beverage refrigerador, horchata, salsas, and even bathrooms. Order your food at the truck - if it's "for here," you pay after you're done eating. They will bring it inside for you. The tacos are ROBUST! Packed fat and full of delicious meat. Also served with a side of tasty grilled onions and grilled jalepeno (watch out for the seeds! They are frickin' spicy). Apparently on the weekend they also have ceviche tostadas and something with shrimp. But my immune system has been on the fritz lately so I wanted to limit my mystery raw seafood intake. Total Average Taco Score: 8.25 (low 7 high 9) type: taco truck with auxiliary indoor eating space price: ? Sorry, I was taken here and fed without having to ante up! I's one lucky lady. 7 - atmosphere: The truck is in a parking lot and the restaurant area has definite wear and tear. You don't come here for atmosphere. 8 - SALSAS. Definitely grab the orange/brown one. Red and green also good though not mind blowing. Red or orange were the hottest but still light on the palate. 9 - carne asada (steak): my favorite of the bunch. flavorful. lean. moist without being oily. 8.5 - pollo (chicken): mmmm. moist. white meat. with a good flavor (not sure where it comes from as there is no sauce or grill or marinade visible on the meat). 8- chorizo: woo lawdy! salty like nobody's business! But tasty with a slight spice kick. Ground up. 7.5 - al pastor (pork): doused in flavor but also oil. bits were fatty and chewy (I'm a picky meat eater - my poor grandmother has an American for a grandchild, much to her dismay). Strong flavor but not as multi-layered as some marinated pastor can be. --------------- Notes for list: - I go in blind - no reviews no nothin' - just me and my own palate - parading down the Vernor Hwy strip (and some offshoots) - ranked out of 10: 10 being the best street tacos from Mexico (in small towns and big cities) - short and to the point: sorry, no fancy artful writing - a girl's gotta plow through these puppies! read more

El Taco Veloz - Asada and pollo! - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I'm ashamed to say that I never new this place existed. Who whould have guessed that Taco Truck parked in an industrial parking lot would actually have "brick and mortor" indoor seating behind it. Large tacos with all the standard toppings. I tried the cabeza which was very tender, but slightly on the bland side. The combo asada/chorizo taco was excellent with just the right mix with neither overpowering the other. The al pastor pork was also excellent. It had that moist, sweet taste the you can expect from good al pastor. I did think that all of their 3 sauces were on the whimpy side, neither of the 3 sent my tongue into overdrive. This is definitely a great place to try. read more

I've been coming here since it opened. I refused to review it because a) This is a hidden gold mine that is targeted toward the local community and b) Its really good. Sometimes Yelping ruins places, and I hope this doesn't happen here. I too enjoy being first to review or the duke of a place but I really wanted this place to stay hidden. Oh well! The tacos are .50 to 1.00 more than most of the trucks, but you get grilled onions and inside place to sit and as with most of the trucks - awesome food. read more

In the parking lot of a produce warehouse you will find the most authentic and best Mexican food in Southwest Detroit! I wanted to go somewhere that was not overrun by tourists, so I asked a friend that lives in the area where to go and they recommend me to try this place. I was very happy with my choice! It's a Mexican taco truck but with indoor seating behind it. We tried the torta de asado and some tacos de asado, delicious! Perfectly cooked bad fresh ingredients. It's a place where the locals go to eat. Definitely try it! read more

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The AUTHENTIC Mexican Tacos! The perfectly portioned tacos teleport you back to those days under the sun in Mexico. So many restaurants claim they serve "Mexican food" but none of those restaurants can't compete with the authenticity of this Mexican food! Would 10/10 recommend the Al Pastor Tacos! read more

Amazing. Great portions and sizes. The only thing better than the food is the staff. They're so sweet and work so hard. I get shrimp tacos and the fish and shrimp ceviche tostada... will not disappoint! I like the the ceviche is served cold and not hot. read more

El Taco Veloz is just as the name suggests, tacos ready fast but they should have tasty in their name. I've had the carne asada, birria, al pastor tacos and they don't disappoint. The price is reasonable too. read more

my favorite taco spot...period. Love to come here before Lions games, as they have ceviche tostadas and menudo available on Sundays. One thing that I highly suggest is the Al Pastor quesadillas...something about their quesadillas are unlike anything you have had at most places. They are amazing. It's an interesting set up as well: 1.) Order outside at the truck 2.) Either wait for your food or go inside the dining area (yeah, a dining area) 3.) After you're finished, tell them what you ordered and pay. Place gets real busy for good reason. read more

Maybe i had set my expections too high -or- maybe El Taco Veloz was experiencing an off day...whatver the case may be, the tacos were not THAT noteworthy : / Based on Brian's review, we probably should've ordered the burritos. Instead, we opted for tacos. Pollo, Chorizo, and Al Pastor, along with a side order of Jarritos (Tamarindo) to wash it all down. Now for the highlights of our meal: The fresh corn tortillas were fantastic! Each taco was $1.50, and they'e larger than your average-sized taco. I can usually down about 3-4 tacos, and i was good on just 2...did i eat two, of course not, i HAD to fit in a 3rd! The Al Pastor was my favorite. Tasty, juicy, and overall great! Now for my gripe, the Chorizo meat was absolutely aweful! You'd think the gray-ish hue would've been a red flag, but no, i HAD to try it. As for the Pollo (aka Chicken), the flavor was off. There was just something about the meat that tasted old : / Once was enough, i don't have any plans on going back to El Taco Veloz and to anyone curious about trying their tacos i'd say 'Keep driving'! read more

Don't come here expecting fast food. This is authentic Mexican street food ladies and gentlemen everything from tacos burritos and tortas. This is my favorite taco stand in Southwest Detroit, they even have a small makeshift dining area adjacent to the cooking stand, if you're looking for authentic Mexican street food this is your place. read more

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It doesn't look like much a food truck in a parking lot, but this is by far the best tacos in Detroit, every thing is authentic and delicious, please don't pass it up if you have a chance to try it!! (Cash only) read more

The Best authentic Mexican food that I have ever tasted. Fast service. Treat yourself!!! read more

AY DIOS MIO.. WOW If you are looking for the best steak burrito north of Mexico, you have come to the right place. My hispanic friend from Los Angeles introduced me to this place late one night, and well.. let's just say it might have not been in the most charming location. It's one of those places where you lock your car at least 7 times and hope you don't find it sitting on cylinder blocks by the time you return. Nonetheless, I grew up in the mean streets of Seven Mile for a good 3 months.. so I ain't no stranger to a little bit of danger. You order your food from a truck that takes only cash and you are serviced by spanish-speaking employees. If you don't know much spanish, don't sweat it.. they know enough english to take your order. You can try to speak your broken spanish to them, but they will likely make fun of you once you enter the seating area like they did to my friend. Now to the food.. it is crazy how this burrito was this large and filling for under 7 bucks. The cheese was really gooey and good. Also, their homemade salsa was an amazing compliment to the burrito. The service is also really fast and the dining area feels really authentic - they have spanish soap operas running all day, some weird tasting rice milk dispenser, and what looks to be some blood stains on the bathroom doors as if there were some Mexican cartel drug deals going on there. If I get married, I am having the reception in the Veloz parking lot. read more

I lived in LA for 10 years and Veloz is right up there w some of the best Mexican I've had. I would recommend the Cabeza Torta. The Menudo was great. The Carne Asada burrito was heavenly. All the tacos were stellar as well. If you want something very authentic, this is the place for you. Go nuts. read more

Perfect. And this is coming from a Los Angeles native. This is the closest resemblance to my favorite 2am taco truck that I would crawl over to after a night of 1 too many drinks. The meat quality and seasoning is terrific. I always get the tripa or the al pastor. The tripa is perfectly crispy (ask for it to be extra crispy.. so worth it) and fatty and delicious. The addition of the grilled onions is an absolute necessity. I love the low key, hole in the wall atmosphere of the sit down area. This is the place that me and my other California imported friends go to to get our taste of home. It is as legit as it gets. CASH ONLY read more