We had a great experience at El Guanaco. The service was excellent. The restaurant was pretty…read moresmall, but there were a lot of seats available. I got the 3 pupusa dinner with jalepeno and cheese pupusas. The pupusas came out nice and hot, and I loved the veggies and salsa which were both very fresh. The rice and beans looked a little bland, but they were actually very well seasoned and delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed this restaurant and will definitely be returning.

This place is always great. The food is homemade and is the closest I can get to Mexicantown tacos…read morewithout driving the 30 min to get there. I love the outdoor seating and they've upgraded it so it's more enclosed and heated. Staff is always friendly and kind. We bring the kids and it's very family friendly. Food is always good. I love their beans and rice and the kids love the lengua tacos. They are adventurous eaters when they want to be. The steak or al pastor tacos are very tender and flavorful. Always my go to when I'm craving some authentic corn tacos. Check them out and you won't be disappointed.

As a born and raised Californian this spot is as good as Californian tacos…read moreWe had the carne asada and pollo asada Was super delicious

Delicious lunch stop! Affordable, clean, and cute restaurant…read more Completely dead around 11:45am, so we were helped right away! The menu was simple and easy to read. They don't have soft drinks or water cups so you'd need to get a drink from their cooler. I was impressed with them having displayed fresh veggies, it makes eating-out a little more bearable when you're able to see the freshness of your meal. Delicious, the chicken tacos didn't look super seasoned but boy was I surprised! Super flavorful, and I loved that each entree came with grilled onions, jalapeño, 2 salsas (red and an avocado creama), and 2 lime slices! I always stick to the corn tortillas, they're far better than flour, if you're new to this sort of stuff. Only grievance is that my friend found a TWIG in his burrito while eating the second half. He was 75% done with the burrito, and since it wasn't glass, metal, plastic, or body hair, we didn't complain. He was grossed out ... but I just figured it was an honest mess up from either the limes or cilantro. If he started with that half and noticed it earlier in his meal, he probably would've told the staff. I would absolutely return here. Generous portions of meat and very flavorful!!!

The best California burrito in Michigan. I genuinely haven't found anything better! Everything…read moretastes so fresh and you can tell they care about what they're serving. Their churros are unreal too. Service is great, they're friendly and always have a smile on. My only wish is that they had a bigger menu, some authentic carne asada or birria would make this place absolutely unbelievable.

I finally got to visit Oaxaca after plenty of coworkers and family have been recommending it to me!…read more Oaxaca is located in a small corner plaza in Troy so there is plenty of free parking. Inside there is a small amount of seating, a few plastic tables and bar high top seating. Now to the good part, the food! My table ordered the salsa verde which came with chips, a side of rice, a burrito, and 4 asada(steak) tacos. The salsa verde and rice were okay, I wasn't wowed so I probably wouldn't order them again. But, the main dishes were definitely stand out delicious! The tacos came with a yummy red hot salsa and the seasoning on the steak was great!The portions were HUGE!!! In my opinion this balanced out the higher cost compared to other taco joints in the area. Needless to say, I'll be back!

Que Pasa Taqueria has ruined me for a lot of other Mexican spots in the best possible way. I've…read morebeen coming here for over five years, and at this point, it is one of the only places I'll go when I want tacos because everything else tends to leave me wondering why I didn't just come here in the first place. The tacos are every bit as good as people say and the environment is clean and relaxed, they usually have some good music playing too. Authentic, flavorful, consistent, and made with care. But the birria is the real star for me. Hands down, it is the best birria I've had anywhere in Metro Detroit. Rich, tender, packed with flavor, and exactly the kind of thing you think about again later like it owes you money. The owner is also genuinely one of the sweetest people. He remembered my order after only a few visits, and that kind of personal touch makes the place feel even more special. I usually stick with my Mexican Coke, but I love that they have their liquor license now, because a margarita or Corona with the food is a very solid upgrade. I've brought a bunch of people here and sent a whole handful of others, and everyone has said the same thing. It is some of the best Mexican food they've ever had. One of my friends even said it was better than what he had in California and Mexico, which is a bold statement, but Que Pasa can handle bold statements. Que Pasa is not just good for the area, it is the standard I compare everyone else to. Which is probably unfair to everyone else, but here we are.

We love Oaxaca (Troy), but thought we'd try out Que Pasa as well, while we were in the area. Oaxaca…read morereigns as local best in our opinion! Things that worked at Que Pasa: the margaritas were excellent, and all the food we tried (tortas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas) were very good too. Things that need work: there was definitely a language barrier ordering and requesting that they bill our three families separately. They were using a handheld machine for orders and it took three times going over our order before it was finally put in correctly. Although we asked for bills separated, we wound up with one bill, which was too tricky to split up the way they had entered everything, so we paid for everything and had to figure out $ later. Not a major deal, just a nuisance. Also, no AC and the seating was the type of wood that needs shellacking since the shine has worn off and it's sticky. You leave feeling sweaty and sticky, and that's not the way you want to feel on a hot day.

We came here specifically for Taco Tuesday! I will first off say that this location is rather…read moredifficult to get to during rush hour. big Beaver gets very backed up and if you miss the driveway you are adding quite a bit of time on to your trip. The parking can be tricky too. All of the parking behind the building are reserved. Even in the parking garage. And if you take a wrong turn you end up in a dead end. With that said, this place was very cute. There were vibrant paintings on the walls. They have a bad area that is fairly well stocked. They offer a variety of beers on draft too. No wine though. They specialize in margaritas (surprise surprise). You can order a flight or just singles. They offer frozen or on the rocks and they have quite a decent selection. They also offer Happy hour until 6 pm. Our server was amazing. He was very polite and explained the menu well. We started with chips, salsa, queso, and corn salsa. All were incredible! They are known for their double decker Tacos. They are a hard shell taco wrapped in a tortilla. I wasn't sure about this but they were FANTASTIC! I ordered the chicken Bacon ranch and the Purple Haze, which is done with brisket. The food was so good that it was well worth the hassle getting there.

We dined here once during Taco Tuesday. The place has a fun, colorful vibe with graffiti all over…read morethe walls, which gives it a lively atmosphere. My husband and I ordered the pork and chicken tacos with crispy shells (don't remember the exact names), along with the street corn and chips. Unfortunately, the food didn't really meet our expectations. It felt more like elevated bar food than authentic tacos. There was just too much going on with the ingredients, and the flavors didn't quite come together for us. We've definitely had better tacos elsewhere. That said, the service was quick and our server was attentive throughout the meal, which we appreciated. Overall, the experience wasn't terrible, it just wasn't our taste when it came to the food.

First time here! Looks like a local favorite with many families. They easily fit a party of five…read more Fantastic find! Very authentic and good!! I ordered the burrito with asada. It was outstanding. Diced pico and a delicious tortilla. I would get it again. Taste the sauces they put on the table. I loved the green sauce. M with had the enchiladas poblano and she thought it was some of the best she has ever had. Service is friendly and you pay at the counter in the Mexican store area! Oh yes browse around before you pay, you may want a cookie to go or some tortillas.

This place is amazing! Authentic food at a great price. The…read moreonly weird thing is you get your drinks from the attached store and pay at that cashier. There are a bunch of specials along with their staple menu. The place is small and was busy at an off time, so be prepared to wait (or do carry out).

Great little order and sit taco place. Just need more chips!…read more We usually go to other places but decided to try this taco place near our house! They were going to close in an hour so we were the only ones in there. Our orders came out really quick and the tacos were delicious! Only issue was that we barely got any chips but a ton of salsa. Definitely need some more chips in the future!

One my regular taco stops. Not overpriced or oversized. The beef or chicken are my favorites with…read morefresh ingredients. Super clean, and the crew is always friendly and helpful. I also like the fresh chips and salsa with the tacos.

Came here for happy hour with a friend and enjoyed some fantastic margaritas and cheese bread! I…read morealso tried the elote pizza which was a great flavor combo for a pizza and something I'd definitely order again. The restaurant has a really cozy and fun atmosphere with the fireplace at the center. Definitely recommend coming!

I came to Gran Castor with a large group of 10, luckily it was for an early weekday lunch. The…read morerestaurant was empty, and service was quick. They have a fully stocked bar, so the world is your oyster. I ordered tacos, and they were ok. I was underwhelmed, although they were jam-packed with toppings, they just weren't flavorful. It was just an ok time, maybe good for a happy hour

This is the same building, a converted house, that housed Atomic Dog Cafe until a few years ago…read more Limited private parking lot, limited street parking. Free large parking lot about a block away. Staff was nice, you order and they give you a table number sign and you go to find a table. The dining rooms are the same as the last place, except they put up a few pictures of Mexico and some saint candles and things like that. They bring you the food. Limited beer selection, in the can, and limited drinks otherwise. The food was really good.

What can I say....the tacos are perfection. Staff is super nice, chips are fresh and hot, they will…read moremake you a margarita, and they were playing The Cars. How much more can you ask for. The birria tacos are ****chefs kiss*****They really pack them up with meat and it comes with three- so bring a friend or prepare to be very full (and happy).

Great food for group dinner including a kiddo - who enjoyed his chicken tenders, rice and beans,…read moreand all the salsa and chips! Everyone enjoyed the meals - again wish the specialty tacos came with sides and that there are more seafood options! But this is a reliable and good Mexican place - always busy and even on this Wed night! It can get loud! Takes reservations if you have a large party which is a plus.

I'm very disappointed with my experience at Aldana Mexican Grill in Troy…read more I had a 6:00 p.m. reservation and arrived on time. When I walked in, the host was on the phone. He clearly saw me, walked toward the back to finish his call, and when he returned, he immediately greeted a white woman who had walked in after me. She actually had to tell him that I was there first. He then seated my party, apologized, and said he "didn't see me," although from where I was standing, I find that very difficult to believe. Unfortunately, the service did not improve. Our waiter did not take our food order until approximately 6:45 p.m. Once our food arrived, one of my fish tacos was visibly burnt. I tried several times to get our waiter's attention so I could send it back, and we were repeatedly ignored. He also never returned to check on our table, ask how the food was, or see if we wanted another drink or needed anything else. I eventually tried to get the manager's attention and was also ignored until another waitress noticed and let her know that we had been trying to speak with her. When the manager finally came over, she was very focused on taking the burnt taco back and offering to replace it. At that point, I no longer wanted another taco. I explained that the issue was much bigger than one burnt item--the poor treatment and lack of service had started from the moment we walked through the door. Our waiter mentioned that they were short-staffed. I completely understand that restaurants can have staffing issues, but what made this experience especially troubling was watching customers who arrived after us or around the same time receive timely, attentive service while our table repeatedly struggled to get anyone's attention. If the restaurant were simply overwhelmed, I would have expected to see multiple tables experiencing similar delays. That was not what I observed. I don't make accusations like this lightly, but the pattern of being overlooked, ignored, and treated differently throughout the evening felt microaggressive and racially biased to me. The interaction at the host stand, followed by the noticeably different level of service we received compared with other customers, made my party feel unwelcome. We came to celebrate and enjoy dinner, and instead spent much of the evening trying to get basic service. I hope management takes experiences like this seriously and looks closely at how all guests are acknowledged and treated, because no customer should leave a restaurant feeling as though they were intentionally invisible.