Located in a small grocery store/market; very unassuming. Slight hassle to pay (dock 1 star), but not too long of a wait. Steak quesadillas were some of the best I've had. Good size. Reasonable pricing. Very tender meat. Overall; great option that shouldn't be overlooked. read more

Their reviews are spotty, but I always get great service. The young men that are cashiers when I go are always pleasant.Been going for several years, food is always fresh & affordable. read more

El Taco Veloz - Chorizo taco & Asada quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This place is great. It's relatively cheap in comparison to the area, it's quick, and conveniently located inside a grocery store with a parking lot. Hands down the best thing on their menu was the al pastor. The chips and salsa are really good too. Also it's every time I've been in it's the same two people working and they're so nice. read more

El Taco Veloz - Pollo Torta - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Solid tacos conveniently located in a market! Pros: good quality, quick service, nice employees, affordable (I wish the taco spots near me were as affordable as el taco veloz!), love the charred pepper and onions on the side Cons: good quality but it's not the best taco I've had Pro tip: go on Tuesdays for $1.50 tacos! I definitely would like to come back sometime and try more of their flavors! read more

El Taco Veloz - Mushroom/veggie and chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I called my order in and not only was it NOT ready, it was not even put in. I had to re-order when I arrived. They even got it wrong after I re-ordered! Also the shrimp are so small that it reminded me of those cheap canned shrimp or salad shrimp. Don't waste your time or money. read more

was joking with the guy in Spanish and he cut me off to tell me how to say have a good day because I kept saying I'm sorry too much.... food isn't that good to be acting like that. service was fast, but they didn't deserve my $8 tip. read more

Really bad good. Burritos aren't burritos. What a waste of money. Trust me this isn't the food want to spend your money on. Shame on the chef read more

Customer service was terrible. Watched they guy at the counter hang up the phone on the person trying to order. Then was rude to me because I wanted to change my order so I walked out to get tacos somewhere else. read more

Words can't express how good this place is. Best tacos I've had in Hamtramck in the past years.

Stopped by the market to get a smoothie and decided to try the quesadilla at El Taco. I ordered shrimp with a side of avocado. Yummy! I found my favorite lunch item! The shrimp were tender, the cheese was gooey and the avocado was freshly sliced. Quesadillas are only $3, avocado, is an extra $1 or so. read more

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This place is great. Located inside of Marcus Market on Second St. just south of Wayne State's campus. I got the pastor (spicy pork) burrito with rice and beans. The burrito was great, the pork was very juicy and flavorful. Not really spicy, but I have a good spice tolerance so might be spicy for others. The beans were thin rather than a thick refried beans and tasty. The rice was bland. It also comes with a roasted jalapeño, grilled onion, and lime wedge. Service was fast and staff friendly. Will be frequenting here often since this is the only real Mexican within walking distance of campus. read more

El Taco Veloz - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Shrimp tacos and vegan tacos are where it's at over here! The grilled a veggie are so delicious that go with the tacos, and even after having order too many and eating one much later it was still warm because of the way it was wrapped hours later. This looks like a hole in the wall place and those are my favorite type of places to get the food... it is quirky and different and I really enjoyed getting a few street style tacos from this place. read more

Ugh This place was halfway decent when it first opened. Food wasn't great but it was cheap and decent. Counter staff was friendly enough. But it's been going downhill ever since. Now the prices are outrageous for the portion size and quality. It's about as Mexican as Taco Bell. Greasy, nasty, poor quality ingredients, flavorless, zero authenticity, overpriced, bad service, charging more than the prices listed on the menu... officially the last time ever going back. Sadly bad to the point we didn't even finish our food. read more

$7 for a "burrito" that is literally just meat and lettuce with a little bit of sour cream wrapped very loosely in a tortilla. The meat is actually tasty but its a joke of a burrito read more

El Taco Veloz is much better than Alley Taco, which once occupied the same space next to Juice Joint in the back of the venerable Marcus Market. Everybody says it's better. The ingredients taste fresher, portions are bigger, you get a big jalapeno with most everything and it's just more authentic. I knew I needed to give ETV a better ranking than AT, and I figured 4 stars would be sufficient. I work two jobs, one across the street and one down the block from El Taco Veloz and I do recommend it, but sometimes I just get burned out on it. This might be more of a thing with Mexican food in general, but I can only eat so much of it. Like, Thai or sushi I could eat every single day til I die. But there's enough days where I don't feel like El Taco Veloz to keep me from vaulting it into the vaunted five star range. Well, I was stunned to see I once gave Alley Taco four stars as well. I was thinking I should write an update dropping AT from the three I thought I gave it down to two. Midtown still has virtually nothing in the way of Mexican food so I think the desire for something not found in this neighborhood made me overestimate it. That, and they just seemed to be more on their A game in the beginning. (The health department closed down El Taco Veloz for a brief time when they first opened up and word was it was on account of the state Alley Taco left things in!) Alley Taco has new digs over on Willis now. I haven't been inside there, nor do I plan on it. If you don't trust me, just ask around. Word of mouth is strongly in favor of El Taco Veloz and against Alley Taco. Tuesdays are $1.50 taco days and the place is banging at lunch and in the early evening. I try to come in around 9 as the crowd has usually dissipated but it's not close enough to closing for me to be a pain in the ass. On other days I usually get chorizo quesadillas, though I sometimes switch it up. I usually like red salsa, but here the green is really good. They give you a nice big cup of it, too, even if you don't order chips. The TV is usually showing soccer or Pixar movies. And you can always grab snacks and beverages from Marcus to go with your meal. If we're not in the midst of brutal winter conditions like right now, you can eat out front on the patio. Sometimes the sequel is actually better than the original. Empire Strikes Back is better than the original Star Wars, The Road Warrior is superior to Mad Max and El Taco Veloz crushes Alley Taco. read more

Can't really think of a better taco spot in Midtown. Although the chicken tacos can be a bit dry, the grilled veggies and the sauce definitely makes up for it! I like to get mine with roasted peppers and melted cheese on top. They also have Taco Tuesday deals. read more

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

I tried for the first time by ordering through doordash and I was basically catfished. The quesadillas are the size of a taco and wasn't even cut in half but it was decent tasting. The burrito came room temperature and wasn't exactly good, it was dry. Not even the sour cream and salsa could save it. I believe in supporting small businesses but this was definitely Mid read more

This is a hidden treasure in the middle of Midtown. I've been here about 5 times now, and have to say that this place is great. All of the ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the orders don't take more than a couple of minutes. Go for the shrimp burrito, or the pork for your main. Enjoy the spicy grilled jalapeños and onions that come with your tacos as well. I also love that you can get anything in a salad format as well. Feel free to grab wine, a smoothy, or other snacks from marvelous market while you're waiting for your order. read more

I love their veggie tacos.. i've tried several other places and they are not as good I'm glad I actually found this place and the delivery is fast read more

authentic Mexican food in a contemporary hipster general market/craft beer store. Surprisingly high quality ingredients, flavorful, and authentic....way better than the tacos at Bakersfield, Detroit... if you're a local, stop in, get some delicious carry out tacos etc. and a 6 pack of craft brews. It's the perfect night in :3 read more

El Taco Veloz is my go-to taco joint when I make a pit stop at Marcus Market. Their customer service is wonderful and the prices are very reasonable. The street-style tacos here hit the spot when you need to grab a quick bite for the road. The meats are always tender and juicy, while the tortilla is still hot from the grill. For me, the most important part is they don't overdo the onions and cilantro! When you bite into a taco, you get a proper balance of meats, tortilla, and veggies. I also love how they include the sauces on the side and even some greens to complement your meal. My faves include Al Pastor, Chorizo, and any of their Quesdaillas (SO CHEESY AND SCRUMPTIOUS!!). You know this spot is authentic because their meat options also include Tripa and Cabeza! Can't wait to come back. read more

The food is good but my gripe is with the service. Two days in a row I've called to place an order for carry-out only to be placed on hold for over 15 minutes before I gave up and called somewhere else. Unfortunately I'm too busy to come in during lunch rush, order, and wait around for 15 to 20 minutes for my food. I'm also too busy to be on hold for that long just to place an order. I'll probably give it one more shot but if the same thing happens I guess I'll have to say goodby to those tasty burritos. I don't have this issue with any of my other preferred lunch spots. read more

This hidden gem located within Marcus Market is phenomenal. I am able to order possibly the best tacos in midtown and grab a beverage from the market to enjoy with my lunch! As someone who does not go out of their way to make a yelp review, I made sure that this place is going to get the recognition it deserves! Phenomenal tacos at a ridiculously good price. No wonder why I come here weekly! :)) read more

El Taco Veloz - a hand holding a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Located inside Marcus market, this hidden gem is one of my favorite places to eat in midtown. Their tacos are consistently great, and the staff are friendly as well. There isn't much room to dine in (and dine in is closed right now due to COVID), but this place is great for a quick bite. read more

Food is always delicious. Great place to eat! I have eaten here over 30 times never once was I dissatisfied. This is definitely a go to!

Terrible Customer Service today around 12:30 pm. I walk up to the counter the Young Hispanic man just stares at Me as if he waiting on me to Greet him and ask for his Order!! I ask about a few items I see on the Board and he tells me to look at the Menu and gestures towards a stack of menus. I ask for 3 chicken tacos. He ask Mild or Hot?, I say mild. I ask for Sour cream. I get my order roll to my destination and ready to eat. There is a large Hot pepper on the Tacos, And of course No Spur Cream. I should of went right back up there But I thought what's the Point. Just tell my Coworkers about the Bad Service and Never Go Back!! read more

The whole team does a great job from start to finish. Food is fresh and tasty, lots of options.

Okay, so I stopped here for the first time yesterday after reading all the good reviews and because they are close to where I work. I ordered chicken and steak tacos and a quesadilla just to try it. Although everything had some taste to it, there were bones in my chicken tacos. And why no cheese on the tacos? Also, I didn't get my quesadilla. I don't think I'll be back. read more

They changed their $1.50 tues/thur special to $2 :( Still my go-to taco spot. Flavors are good and you dont have to order 10 tacos to get full read more

Cheap and usually tasty: I recommend the pastor over any other meats or proteins. Inconsistent portions: Sometimes, tacos are filled plentifully; other times, it seems like a half portion. I never know how many tacos will fill me because of this. read more

This place just opened and I love it already! Their prices are great (better than Alley Taco which was here previously) and they are extremely fast. They are currently adding more things to their menu. read more

El Taco Veloz - Amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Weeeeaaak ! I'm a full blooded Mexican guy from LA so I stopped by to check this place out and like I said weeeeaak .. it's like they tried too hard to make it authentic Mexican food but they're not, also their meat was a little dry and tasted different, maybe dog or cat idk lol but I don't recommend this place .. also doesn't help that the "owner" or whoever that little man inside is rude and grumpy plus they're not even Mexican .. COME ON .. don't trust a Mexican eatery if they're not Mexican ! read more

Been to this spot many times. The tacos are good. Maybe lacking flavor a little bit, compared to their competitors. Typically though its solid and the service is good. Only this time i had some young girl give me crap because she forgot to give me a side of sour cream. She challenged me over a fifty cent side of sour cream. She gave me this look (you know the type). Then I overheard her and the cook making fun of me for insisting that I did in fact order it and paid (i can speak spanish, you rude mothers). Also, I ordered green sauce. Next time write it all down, if you have such a bad memory. Don't drag what is normally a good business down. Thanks. Also, i want my tip back. read more

This place is the truth... went for the first time on a Tuesday..$1.50 chicken, steak and veggie taco day... amazing tacos... I had 2 chicken, 2 steak and 1 shrimp taco... delicious... with the hot salsa and grilled jalapeño, off the hook... highly recommend on any day of the week read more

Came in here because I was hungry and I saw that they had Mexican food and honestly food was bland and had no flavor to it. I tried their chicken and carne asada. Bring your own spices because these tacos really don't have any flavor to them. read more

Food is great! Cheap and legit. The corn tortillas are a little thick, but still great. Get the beef tacos and torta.

I love this restaurant! I would recommend getting their shrimp tacos. They are my favorite but everything is great there. The restaurant is clean and the staff are so nice. Only downfall is that it's inside a store but you can buy alcohol to compensate. read more

Great tacos and quesadillas!! Quick service and parking is usually a quick in and out for lunch.

Outstanding service and quality food. Adds grilled onions and roasted jalapeños with tacos. Excellent home made salsa too. I order carry out here regularly. Very reasonably priced. read more

I'm so sad... I used to be obsessed with taco Veloz but they fell off big time. I'm not sure if they're under new ownership but the food and service have both suffered. They don't even give you lime wedges, sautéed onion, and a grilled pepper anymore. WAH! read more