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    La Fonda

    4.2 (30 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Rebecca R.

    La Fonda is cute and clean and good and little and charming. It's in a historic home. Emil and I went for the burritos. I was glad I did. My shrimp burrito was yummy. Not exactly old school Mexican more like a California burrito. I have nothing but good things to say about La Fonda. Is it the best I've ever had? No but it's really good. It is the best in the neighborhood that's for sure.

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    Tammie S.

    We walked here for a very exciting taco Tuesday. The tacos included on taco Tuesday is anything pork and anything chicken we are very excited about both these options, so we decided to do both and add an order of Birra tacos with a quesadilla and churros. The service was courteous and thorough and we waited about 25 mins which is great for a busy taco Tuesday. The restaurant itself has 5 small tables and some bench counter seating. Very cute ambiance. We will be back.

    Chicken bowl
    Michael F.

    I appreciated the fresh ingredients, but my bowl was missing the avo crema and had no sauce. Jazzing up the plain rice or adding additional toppings would help make the food stand out against Chipotle etc.

    Spicy Grilled Fish Tacos Steak Street Taco Pork Al Pastor Street Taco Elotes
    Yana G.

    Incredible customer service. My favorite was the grilled fish and chicken! Elote was amazing as well!

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    Melissa A.

    La Fonda is a new DR taco shop in West Village. Everything I've had had been excellent but I'm still trying to nail down which meat is my favorite (probably need to go back for a taco Tuesday and re evaluate). I like the tacos and burritos, but I think you get the most bang for your buck by getting a bowl. The shop itself is small and cute maybe okay to eat there but I prefer to take my food to go, no one needs to see me go Tasmanian Devil on this food. Service is great and friendly though, they have experienced such tremendous popularity in the past few weeks, expect some time for your order to be ready. I'm going to try to swing by at off hours myself to do more taco research.

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    Young C.

    Everything was great here! Food, and service was amazing. Highly recommend the spicy fish tacos, elote corn, chips and their house made guacamole was a great appetizer. Then to round things off the churros were perfect! The place on the inside was small, but provided a cozy ambiance. La Fonda St is a great fusion of Mexican, Dominican, Puerto Rican, Venezuelan and Jamaican food spot that you should definitely stop by and try!

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    Jackie K.

    The service is really great and my food came quick. Seems to also have very fair prices as well.

    Veggie tacos, veggie quesadilla, chips and guac

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    Quick ordering and service. Very clean and inviting place. Wait staff was great and food was fresh and very good. Would go back

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    Had a steak burrito, small. Size and price was reasonable, and the food was fine but unremarkable.

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    Order on Uber eats. Shedded beef tacos with home made sauce. I can't wait to visit the restaurant. Food was excellent.

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    Loved the mexican corn, the burrito was fresh and good. Friendly service. Some place to go in the neighborhood.

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    Taqueria El Rey

    Taqueria El Rey

    4.5
    (493 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $

    Food is still really great, just in a bigger location…read more Been here two Sundays in a row for food. Their chicken is still mouthwatering. I tried their bbq ribs which I have never had before and they were amazing. They had a great char on them. Their tacos are still very good. I enjoy their carnitas meat. They don't give you the side of onions on your plate which is t a bad thing, but something I prefer.

    Just made my first trip to Taqueria El Rey, and it will not be my last…read more Dear God. The smell of the grilled chicken is heavenly, but I had a mission, and that mission was tacos. I'll have to come back for the chicken. Also Botanas. They are on the menu, and while I may have some deep reservations about this unique Detroit-Mexicantown dish, I'm going to have to return to try those too. But let's get to the tacos. I love that they are on small, doubled, corn tortillas. I love that they are only $3 a pop (less during Taco Tuesday). I love that they have some very traditional fillings. I love that they come with radishes and plenty of limes. After reading through some of the reviews I was compelled to try the following fillings, which are below in ascending order of their deliciousness: - Carne Asada: It's fine, but I wouldn't get it again. - Cabeza: Tender and flavorful, but oddly dry for a typically rich filling. - Carnitas: Juicy, tender, and delicious! A winner. Among the best I've had in the region. - Al Pastor: Yes! Finally! So far, the only good version I've found of this classic here in the area. I'd say it's a must order. Oddly, what dragged these tacos down for me was the choice of the corn tortillas. They were a bit too stiff, and their flavor was so pronounced that the shells overwhelmed the fillings. Typically in this type of situation, one can simply remove one of the two tortillas and just eat them gingerly to avoid the potential failure of the taco's structural integrity. However, my tortillas somehow fused together which made the operation impossible. What does that mean? Well, in future visits I am going to be looking for other ways to make the carnitas and al pastor shine! Maybe it's in a quesadilla. Perhaps a torta? Or could it even be atop a plate of Botanas? The mind boggles. But I'm looking forward to the journey and giving El Rey that fifth star when I find it. Oh, one last thing. The horchata is tooth achingly sweet. Next time I'll try another aqua fresca in the hopes it might be better.

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    Left to right 1 Al Pastor 1 Pollo & 2 Carne asada tacos
    Left to right 1 Al Pastor 1 Pollo & 2 Carne asada tacos
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    La Jalisciense

    La Jalisciense

    4.1
    (147 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $

    Been here a few times during a lunch break and after work to get some quick service taco meals and…read moreI have never been disappointed. This place is as authentic as you can get! Amazing tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. The price is right here, where your meals and drinks are very affordable!

    I really love La Jalisciense. It's my go to Mexican restaurant in detroit. Service is typically…read moregreat, salsas are great, and the food is delicious. I came last night and it was really busy. I ordered a carnitas burrito, one of my favorites. The food took over 45 minutes to come after we ordered it. Our table ordered 5 tacos and a burrito.... 45 minutes is outrageous. Once it finally came, my burrito was about half the size of what it typically is (posted a photo of my last burrito from here for reference) Then, they cut the burrito and there were pieces of foil all in the burrito (pictured) really not okay. The worst part, there were three massive bones in my burrito!!!!! When I complained, they said that carnitas has bones in it... I've never had bones in my burrito. They asked if I wanted something else and I said I want the same burrito but without bones and they told me that if I got the same meat it would probably also have bones in it so they didn't remake it for me. If I bit down on it I could've broken my tooth or choked. Really really disappointed with my experience last night. I'll be back because this isn't "normal" for them, but I'm really disappointed. The manager ended up comping my burrito and explained to me that sometimes baby bones get through the meat when they're cooking it... you can see from the picture we're not talking about baby bones- these were three massive quarter size bones

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    Freshly home made sopes de asada
    Freshly home made sopes de asada
    We're officially OPEN in Taylor! Starting today Monday 5/5, you can get your favorites at our new location in Taylor

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    We're officially OPEN in Taylor! Starting today Monday 5/5, you can get your favorites at our new location in Taylor
    Vecino

    Vecino

    4.3
    (126 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$$

    To preface... as someone who grew up in Mexico, vecino hits like food from home every time. I have…read morebeen six times now and not once have I been disappointed. I have been trying Mexican restaurants all over the U.S. and no where compares to vecino and to think I found my favorite in Detroit amazes me. It truly is worth every penny. For what to order: All their appetizers are great. We usually switch it up and are satisfied with each one that we've ordered. The Totopos with salsa are a must and their guac is great as well. For mains- the asada del día is our go to. It is always cooked to perfection and comes with fresh tortillas. And it is hard for me to come by a tortilla in the U.S. that I enjoy. But here, they are excellent. They import their corn from Mexico and you can tell. This is served with bone marrow and some garlic onion spread that goes great on the taco. For dessert- their tres leches is amazing. The coconut cream pairs so well with the cake. I could eat like 10 of them. As if it's not obvious at this point vecino is my favorite restaurant in Detroit and one of my tops in the world. I will not be surprised if they are the first ones in Detroit to secure the Michelin star

    Fun, new, very hip and trendy spot! It was super loud and had a ton of mood lighting as the evening…read morewent on, but it was hard for my friends and I to actually engage in conversation given the volume of chatter and music and just overall environment in the restaurant, which was noticeably a struggle! I felt a little out of place being here given just how trendy and super party-like atmosphere it all was haha! And in the months since I've come here, it remains a super popular spot to go to if you're looking for that extremely lively atmosphere! None of this takes away from the quality of their delicious food! We had incredible dishes and they clearly take a lot of pride in sourcing intentionally all their ingredients for their food, and the waitstaff did their best to intro us to everything, despite how overstimulatingly loud the environment was, so I only came away from each presentation with about half the information they wanted to convey. But all in all, the food was good across the board, and we tried a ton of different dishes. There weren't any that were overwhelming showstoppers that made me want to come back here again and again to try the rest of the menu though, so I left Vecino knowing that I wasn't going to return anytime soon. It's definitely for a specific mindset and type of celebratory occasion, which is often not the one I'm in when I'm going out to eat with friends.

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    Arroz frijoles charros were a hit.
    Arroz frijoles charros were a hit.
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    Tlayuda was excellent
    Taqueria El Rincon Tapatio

    Taqueria El Rincon Tapatio

    4.6
    (5 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I was craving a burrito and decided to try something new. After spotting a few solid reviews for…read moreTaqueria El Rincon Tapatio, I figured I'd give them a shot and wow, what a find! You order at the food truck, and they have an indoor seating area with tables if you want to eat on-site. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The food here is amazing. The birria tacos were packed with flavor, and at $2.50 each, they're an unbeatable deal. But the real star for me was the burrito--this thing had to weigh at least a pound! It wasn't just massive; it was packed with huge flavor. I went with al pastor for my protein, and it was absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned and cooked. The salsas are also delicious which is always a plus. I hope more people discover this gem because the food truly speaks for itself. If you haven't tried Taqueria El Rincon Tapatio yet, do yourself a favor and get there ASAP. Highly recommend! Check out my Instagram for more @hangry_detroiter

    The service was great - she was so sweet & friendly. The birria tacos were very yummy. I would have…read moreliked the tortillas to be crispier, but the beef was delish. I was given a super generous serving of consommé which was outstanding. My friend had a chorizo quesadilla & really enjoyed it. Like the outdoor seating!

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    Chicken burrito as big as my head
    Chicken burrito as big as my head
    Outdoor view of the restaurant

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    Outdoor view of the restaurant

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