One of my all-time favorite spots in Ann Arbor. I'd highly recommend the beef frita and making it…read more"loco" (adds Munster cheese, chili-lime salsa, tropical slaw, avocado spread, and sunny side up egg). The bun is really soft and made by Zingerman's. This is a messy meal and requires a fork and knife to be eaten as the toppings are piled high. A lot of people order the garlic cilantro fries, but I personally prefer the regular fries as the chili mayo they come with is amazing. Budget more time than you think to eat here. It's open seating, though you are not supposed to reserve seats until after you have ordered your food. During peak hours, there is sometimes a long line to the door, which can take about 20m. It's not ideal for big groups during peak hours, as it can be difficult to find a spot for a large group. Definitely a must try if you have not been!

Great place. A little pricey. I ordered the chorizo burger - pro tip i recommend not getting the…read moresalsa topping it gives it a weird. Loaded plantains were ok. The coconut cream batido was great. 3 stars only because they didn't get my burger order right and the price for the burger + loaded plantains + batido was $31.

Second time and this place and I'll be a return customer!…read more Food is out quickly, it's delicious, it's affordable, and the servers are super nice. The chicken pupusas were DELICIOUS and hot right from the fryer, with tasty, flaky crust and yummy chicken inside. My super baleada was awesome -- very flavorful steak, egg, and avocado to marry the flavors together. A perfect breakfast/lunch bridge meal. Excited to try the Chapin combo next time; my friend ordered it and I was jealous!

All of the food is amazing! Their plátanos fritos and the pupusas are the bomb!!…read more~Isabella 9 y/o

I love Chichi's! The food is amazing and flavorful. I highly recommend the yuca fries and fried…read moreplantains. The sauces are amazing. I had the pleasure of trying Cilantro Aioli, a "creamy cilantro based mayo" and Guasacaca, " a bright avocado-based sauce" .

Chela's is so much more than it appears at first. The front is humble. When you enter, everything…read moreappears casual...so casual that we weren't sure what to do at first. Take a seat anywhere you like; we chose to sit at the bar. This is a well-equipped bar for such a casual setting: Dos Equis, Modelo, Bell's, and Sierra Rose hard cider. Waaaaay better than Chi-Chis (and any real Mexican restaurant I can think of, too). And, my wife ordered a margarita, and she loved it. Best of all, the price was very reasonable: $17 after tip for the margarita and a large Dos Equis. Food orders are placed at a separate counter, and they are ready quickly. A single fish taco is a good size, and only costs $4.75. The daily special is $10.29, and includes two tacos, rice, and beans, with a small up charge for the fish tacos. I feel like I've traveled back in time to the last century with these prices. The fish tacos are outstanding. The fish is freshly prepared, and not fried. You will want to get more than one to make it a meal, and the rice and beans in the combo are a nice complement. The rice could have used more seasoning, but this is easily corrected by mixing in some salsa. This is truly a wonderful find.

When in Ann Arbor if you're looking for some decent mexican food this is the place for you!…read more I typically go with a carne asada burrito and it's always amazing! Very fresh ingredients and the meat is always tender and delicious. They have adequate seating or take out is always very fast and they also have an option to order online. Looking forward to my next visit to Chela's!

Ordered Birria tacos for takeout - ordering online was easy and the food was quick. They emailed me…read morewhen my food was ready and it was sitting out on a shelf. The tacos were crispy and the broth they provided was flavorful. The side of salsa was excellent, the salsa was spicy and tasted great with the black beans and rice that came as a side

Was craving Birria tacos and found this place through Reddit... I am so thankful to have found this…read moreplace! The food and drinks were amazing, the birria tacos and horchata were fantastic! Will definitely be coming here again!

I stopped at this restaurant around 1pm for a late lunch as I thought it looked nice from the…read moreexterior on Main Street in Downtown Ann Arbor. I was surprised when I went in that there were only a couple of customers leaving as I entered. I was greeted by Dewey at the counter who asked me if I have previously tried any Peruvian food and I answered I had not. He was kind and suggested a couple of his favorites to me which was very helpful and appreciated. I ordered the Lomo Saltado and a Mexican Coke. They had several photos underneath the entrees which was helpful for ordering and visualizing. I decided to sit at a bar stool which had a counter seat at the front window overlooking Main Street which was an interesting vantage point while eating. The food was served fairly quickly and the Lomo Saltado was delicious. The beef was very tasty and served with vegetables and rice and the flavors and spices were just right for my taste. I devoured this dish quickly, ate everything, and mentioned to Dewey that I didn't like that at all with a big smile and laugh as I was dropping off my spotless dirty dishes even though he mentioned I could just leave it. It was a nice surprise.

I've been to Peru and had many of these dishes firsthand, so I came in with high expectations…read more While it doesn't quite compare to what I had there, I still find myself coming back regularly because there's really nothing else quite like it in Ann Arbor. The Culantro Bowl is a great deal, the ají de gallina is great comfort food, and I really love the lomo saltado. I also always get either the jugo de maracuyá or chicha morada to drink. The ceviche was good, though the texture wasn't my favorite personally. I also wasn't a fan of the empanadas since they were sweeter than I'm used to. However, the plantains starter was quite good. The atmosphere is modern, clean, and comfortable, and the service has always been excellent. One of the main servers even remembers my name because I've been coming for so long. Overall, it's not the best Peruvian food I've ever had, but it gives me a nostalgic taste of Peru in Ann Arbor and has definitely become a staple for me. I'd also love to see papa a la huancaína added to the menu someday.

We called in an order for a cheese pupusa and a churrasquito and absolutely loved them both! My…read morehusband gave the churrasquito a 9/10 and absolutely loved the smoky sauce that came on the side with it. I had a cheese pupusa and loved that as well! It was super hot and fresh and the flavors were fantastic. It came with a pickled slaw which was phenomenal as well as a red salsa that I loved, too! Although we didn't try much this visit- we had a great experience and will be back to try more. Service was very kind, quick, and accurate and the restaurant itself was clean and inviting. We will be back for more!

I went here for a business lunch. I was skeptical at first because it's a very meat forward menu. I…read morefound the seafood soup made with a coconut broth. It was so yummy in my tummy. I got the small bowl which was plenty for me. The service was really good. The server took her time to explain the food and the regions of the world it came from. It looks like a little diner but it feels like an exploration of culture when you are eating.

I was so excited to visit TAQ at its new location and invited a group of friends from the Metro…read moreDetroit area to join me. They did a wonderful job accommodating our large party, and the side room in the new space was perfect for the occasion. I've dined at TAQ before and have always enjoyed their tacos, so I was excited to see brunch tacos on the menu. They did not disappoint. Both were delicious, and I especially loved the Blanco and the chorizo. I'm already looking forward to coming back to enjoy the patio, which has always had some of the best vibes off Main Street. TAQ continues to impress -- highly recommend.

Been here twice, once at the original location and now recently at the old Avalon spot. Had…read moredifferent tacos each time and wasn't impressed on either occasion. The ambiance is kind of a sterile, trendy vibe, but not in a good way? They have the Love Island neon signs in the bathroom (and the awful Dyson air blade hand dryer sinks that just blow gross public sink water into your face unexpectedly) and it feels like it's toeing the line between wanting to be upscale and also accommodate the college crowd. I don't know. I could forgive all the weird vibes if the food were better. I will say their tacos are quite large; so don't expect a typical street taco. I had a hard time eating three and I'm a pretty hungry person. So I'd order two, especially if you have any kind of app or side. I would not order the mahi mahi one again. There was SO MUCH (bland) fish in there it fell apart. The pastor was pretty typical, and the camarones (shrimp) one wasn't bad, but it was kind of like a shrimp salad concoction vs a fried shrimp or ceviche kind of application. And they were like teeny mini shrimp. It was well-flavored, though. My Paloma mocktail was solid! Expensive, though, for something without booze in it. Our server was very sweet but perhaps overly attentive, stopped by (not kidding) like 12 times to refill our waters after we'd taken barely a sip. We were well hydrated but chuckling at the constant disruption.

Truly one of the hidden gems of Ann Arbor. The space is cozy and quaint, and the team is so kind…read more They made me feel at home and helped me get familiar with the menu. I followed their recommendations - wow! Food was delicious and definitely worth what I paid! I want to stock my freezer with papusas and tamales for a rainy day.

I will always recommend Pilar's Tamales! We always get the pork tamales with Pilar's sauce and they…read moreheat up perfectly for dinner.

I was looking to get some tacos with some flavor and Tmaz did not disappoint. The al pastor and the…read morecarnitas tacos were excellent. my companion has the asada tacos and she said the beef was tender and tasty. the flavor of the house salsas were very good. I would have liked more heat, but my companoon said the red was too spicy and the verde was just right. they have el yucateco on hand if you want to kick it up a notch. If I could not sell you on the tacos alone, I hope my praise of their guacamole can seal the deal. It was real, fresh, and tasty. Almost exactly what I make for myself at home (I add a bit more black pepper). Give this joint a try, I doubt you will be disappointed.

I ordered Barbacoa tacos, it was not Barbacoa. The ranchero…read morebeans had cut up hotdog in them. The Spanish rice had like canned vegetables or something in them also. This is not Mexican food! At all! Maybe they were Dominican I'm not sure what they serve there, or Puerto Rican. I thought it was Mexican, I ate some of my food and just left.