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    La Favorita

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Grocery
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Loud
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp burrito , it's huge ! Must try ! Very clean !

    I've lived in Melvindale for 17+ years and only been in this store probably 2-3 times has a veggie burrito like yearsss ago but as my kids got older they ask me if we can go get a snack I've let them and just recently they went for lunch and I tried the veggie burrito again it was AMAZING ! so today we tried it and added shrimp and I grabbed a few other things like tres leches cake OMGGGG !!! They also have fresh breads , cookies ! This place is a hidden gem ! Must try ! Very nice owners very clean and very fast service !

    Lengua, Cabeza, Pollo, Carnitas, Birria (stewed beef), Al Pastor, Carne Asada, and Chorizo. Taco Tuesday Madness!!!
    Eric H.

    This place checks off every box on the list: hole in the wall, unpaved parking lot, in the back of a grocery store, very little and simple seating, open air kitchen so you can watch them make oh so good food for you, and so on and so forth. When it comes to good, street style Mexican food, these are the signs you need to see in order for you to know what you're getting is legit. I may even go so far to say that the environment of this place reminds me a little bit of this other hole in the wall back in San Diego called Las Cuatro Milpas (you guys should check it out if you're ever in San Diego). When the tacos are a dollar each on Taco Tuesday, you have to go for the tacos. My favorite meats here are Carne Asada and Birria (stewed beef), though their Carnitas and Al Pastor are really good as well. These are street tacos, so they're a bit on the smaller side, so about 4-6 can fill up the average person. The tacos are topped with cilantro, chopped onions, and limes, and you can add on grilled onions, cheese, and sour cream on request (and if available). The seasoning of the meat is extremely good, but the tacos are a tad on the dry side for me, so I recommend adding a little extra juice and flavor by adding on house made salsas (in the squeeze bottles) and bottled hot sauces. Overall, La Favorita is easily one of the better and cheapest Mexican places in town. However, I'm a fan of having juicier meats (hence Birria is really good to quench that thirst), so I can't label this place as some of the best tacos I've ever had. My friends who recommended this place and came here with me would kill me for giving this place only 4 stars, so I may be the odd one out. But for a good cheap meal on Taco Tuesday (and 20 for $20 Friday), this place can't be beat.

    Ivania C.

    Best Tacos I have ever had in Michigan. This is the real Mexican experience. The staff is friendly and will make sure you enjoy your food. They have a mini grocery store as well with a meat market.

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    Amanda B.

    A hole in the wall, but a city favorite. Seriously, for some reason, I never went in til someone told me about it a month ago, but there were so many people in and out of this place at least on Taco Tuesday. By the way, you have to walk to the back to get to the restaurant part. I'm not an expert on authentic Mexican food, but I'm pretty sure this place has it. The tacos on Tuesday are only $1 (usually $1.50). The tacos by default come with uncooked onion and cilantro. Cheese and sour cream are an extra charge (yes I know this is probably not authentic but it tastes good :p). If you eat inside, they have big communal containers of grilled onions and jalapeños, pickled vegetables, and fresh salsas. The grilled onions are amazing! If you get carry out, they'll give you a couple of the salsas. The rice is okay but a little greasy and the refried beans are a little salty and mushy like mashed potatoes, but still good. They also sell desserts in the front of the store and sell fresh groceries and speciality Mexican groceries too. I've always wanted to try a chocolate frozen banana for $1 but they're always out of them by evening time. I also tried their horchata which was too sweet for me. They also have a small selection of baked goods from a bakery.

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    Sarah L.

    This place is IT for authentic Mexican food. It is not what you think of when you think of restaurant so keep an open mind. It looks like a quik stop from the outside and is not very appetizing; but keep on walking in! You go to the back where the restaurant is (a bar with maybe 4 tables) and then order. You don't pay until you are finished and at the counter on the other side of the store. It is all wonderful (haven't had a bad thing yet)!

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    Decent Mexican food in Detroit, it's not Texas though! I understand the farther north we go, the less authentic the Mexican food gets.

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    Came for a Sunday lunch while in town for Metallica. Food was fabulous!! The crispy corn tortillas were everything I ever needed

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    Best food!!! I recommend the tacos and the beef burritos. The food is so delicious here!

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    Tacos are amazing. The shrimp quesadilla are even better. Wish they served them every day. Highly recommend.

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    1.0(2 reviews)
    0.3 miDownriver
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    This place was terrible. I ended up spending $60 on sandwich supplies and grapefruit. The…read moregrapefruit was borderline rotten, the bread I purchased was faux pumpernickel that felt like air, the tomatoes were bland and tasteless. Everything was disappointing, literally everything was terrible low quality and above average price. UGH.

    Oakwood Food Market in Melvindale, MI constantly sells products which are expired or close to…read moreexpiring. Do not buy anything from here unless you plan to eat it right away. I have gone there for the last time, especially stay away from their breads section as within a day or two these become moldy very soon after you buy them. The management does a horrible job keeping items restocked on their shelves also. They do not keep the same vendors for too long, so if you find something you like (especially perishable items), usually they won't have them around as they switch vendors often, it's very disappointing to waste a trip to a place to find items you wanted suddenly are not there and never return. This is undesirable when you find buns or bread you like or other produce, they just never keep the same stuff in stock.. All in all, the management does not care too much about the customers, and it shows after several trips from loyal customers end in disappointment.

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    Extremely poor customer service on multiple fronts today…read more 1. Meat Counter: Waited patiently to be served, but the staff member skipped me twice to take orders from customers who arrived after me. Only acknowledged when I spoke up. 2. Cashier: Rude and dismissive. When I requested a double-bagged watermelon, she tossed the second bag at me. When I politely asked if she could open it (as my hands were full), her response was "you've got two hands." Unacceptable. 3. Management: Requested a manager due to the cashier's behavior. The cashier initially just pointed vaguely "back there" and refused to assist further. Only when I held my ground and the line backed up did she claim to check, returning to say no manager or supervisor was available. This indicates a systemic lack of accountability. Overall: Rude staff, ignored customers, and zero management presence or willingness to address serious issues.

    Lots of variety here but since the new owners came in they don't stock the essentials. Great when…read moreyou're in a rush but please always check the expiration date on products. The meat counter used to have the freshest meat with the best cuts. The same butcher is there, he's awesome but I think the new owners are skimping on quality. The hours of operation are a lot better but I wish the owners did some research and had better options in stock and went back to the same meat chicken distributor as the previous owners. Used to be a place where you find all ethnicities shopping here but now it's just locals for the convenience. Would be great if new owners stepped it up a bit. It's a hassle driving 15 minutes but sometimes it's essential bc I don't want to run the risk of stopping here and walking out without bread, eggs, meat and Arabic grocery staples.

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    My father took me Gonella's when I was a kid, and he was working in Detroit as a television…read moredirector. This was the sandwich shop that made me love subs. I can't believe the place is still here after all of these years. There are 2 types of subs here: Italian, and "Other Subs", so you know that this shop sprang from the vibrant Italian community that once populated Detroit. The Italian Subs at Gonella's are ordered according to how many layers it builds up (which I think is a unique concept). These layered Gonella Italian Subs are layered with a variety of Italian meats (Hard Salami, Salami Cotto, Mortadella, Smoked Ham and Capicola), provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & Gonella's homemade dressing. Soft or hard roll. Extras: Peppers (+.50) Cheese (+.50) - (Turkey is reserved for the "Other Subs). 6 Layers Meat, 1 Layer Cheese --- $8 8 Layers Meat, 2 Layer Cheese --- $9 12 Layers Meat, 2 Layer Cheese --- $12 14 Layers Meat, 3 Layer Cheese --- $13 18 Layers Meat, 3 Layer Cheese --- $14 The subs are heavy and delicious. The Service is ultra friendly. And the atmosphere feels like and Italian Deli-Market. I recommend it.

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    Original Gonella's - Deli Area.

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    Original Gonella's - 18 Layers Meat, 3 Layer Cheese Sub

    18 Layers Meat, 3 Layer Cheese Sub

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    2.6(33 reviews)
    2.1 miDownriver
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    Kroger - DON'T be fooled yes prices are $.20 more here than anywhere

    DON'T be fooled yes prices are $.20 more here than anywhere

    Kroger - Dirty parking lot

    Dirty parking lot

    Kroger - 35 gallons Cheap  4x points only if you know .

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    La Favorita - mexican - Updated July 2026

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