Let me start by saying: I love a great taco. Hell, I love an average taco. It might be my favorite…read morefood. I have had tacos from almost every corner of Norteamerica. The man who creates the tacos at El Loco Panda does so with love, and you can tell - Love for his culture, Love for the community. When I was waiting for my order to be wrapped up, a disciple sitting in the waiting area piped up and said, "The food here is good." If I know Detroiters (cuz I am one), we're not quick to compliment. Like Mexico, there is great diversity in what we consider to be a "taco." You have ground beef, Al pastor, chicken, sea bass, mahi mahi, vegan. You can top it with everything from queso Fresca to a refined julienne radish slaw. IDGAF! As long as it's fresh and well done, I'm here for it! My favorite here? The birria by far. The consommé served on the side is quite delicious and unexpectedly elegant, like a rose from the concrete. I feel like Loco Panda and its' chef reflects the essence of the east side of Detroit. Lemme 'splain: The tacos are hearty. They are heavy with meat and (gasp) yellow cheese sauce. So hearty, he had to double up on tortillas! He further bucks tradition and goes against the grain stylistically (soooo Detroit) and tops with red onion instead of white! Where they do that at?! Whereas you usually need to eat 3-4 street tacos from the festival trucks or Southwest to get full, you'll be full off of 1-2 of these, trust. Think like the good "real" Mac n cheese that we eat versus Kraft . Think "dressing" versus "stuffing." I think what I am trying to say is, ..... these tacos have soul. I don't even think about the fact that it's housed adjacent to a gas station. That doesn't matter to me. So long as the kitchen is clean (and it is), I'm good wit it. As a matter of fact, I take away that the food mattered more to this owner than the zip code it was cooked in (shout to subpar, high rent Bakersfield on Woodward). This is real food cooked from the heart. And quite frankly, it doesn't get any better than that.

Saw this place on TikTok and decided to try it out! Very surprised that a gas station joint is…read morethrowing out food this fire. The birria pizza for $16 hit it out of the park. The consommé was phenomenal and the meat was so tender. Service was great and food was made to order quickly. Would definitely recommend and will be coming here again!

I enjoy my chorizo bowl pretty tasty, i love the trace liche cake and the tortilla chips,…read moreaddictive! The gentleman in the restaurant provided me with everything that I needed. When I order my items to be separate, I appreciate the accommodation, quick service. No other customer were in the place dining, so I had it all to myself Which was a cool, clean space I would recommend to try it out if you haven't yet. It's great that we have a taco spot in the neighborhood Try it out next time in area and enjoy and have a happy day!

Ordered via Uber Eats for the first time. All the meat tasted day old, stored in water, and…read morereheated in a microwave. All the meat... chicken, steak, chorizo, carne was not edible. The street corn tasted like a can of corn uncooked with way too much lime. The nachos and cheese tasted like nacho cheese out of a can. The chips tasted like they were overcooked in oil that should have been replaced months ago. Spent 47$ and ate maybe 10$ worth. Mostly the nacho cheese with our own tortilla chips and most of the street corn. Was looking to find something local like Imperial in ferndale. Won't order again. They really should be ashamed of this performance.

Food came out in a timely manner, this is my new favorite hole in a wall. The mood of the…read morerestaurant was a blend of modern tradition and a peaceful tranquility. The portions are LARGE and the food is flavorful I was surprised to see the bowls had authentic Caribbean rice and beans. Yummy

I wanted to love La Fonda - in fact I had heard such amazing things I was ready to be transported…read moreback to Latin America. Walking in to the small historic home the Village is known for, it was quaint, easy, home. The team behind the counter was so kind and quick! I got the Cuban Bowl that has Ropa Vieja and plantains. I just felt like the ropa was dry and underseasoned. The maduros (plantains) were good and the beans were seasoned with a bit too much cumin for my taste. It just all felt disjointed and maybe it was this particular plate as I know I will probably find myself coming back for a taste of more Latino food (burrito next!?!)

Outstanding taco salads at a reasonable price Prepared on…read moretime by a very friendly staff Our new favorite spot for Mexican takeout

Had a terrible experience at this QDOBA today. I was ordering food for my family and specifically…read moreasked for extra rice, extra beans, and extra protein. Despite paying for extras, my bowl came out nearly empty. When I questioned the portion sizes, the manager became rude and confrontational instead of simply fixing the issue. He tried to claim that a tiny sprinkle of extra chicken counted as a full extra serving and wanted to charge me even more for additional protein after barely putting anything in the bowl to begin with. I wasn't asking for free food -- I just wanted the order I paid for. Instead, I was treated disrespectfully and the manager refused to remake the bowl or resolve the issue professionally. The situation got so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving frustrated without the issue being corrected. Customer service and professionalism were completely lacking here. Really disappointing experience and not what I expected from QDOBA.

Popped in during happy hour while checking out our daughter's new neighborhood. Loved the creative…read moreAsian fusion menu items. Sampled several menu items and they were all delicious.An owner was waiting on us, and he and the rest of the staff were attentive and fun. The Charlevoix has a great neighborhood bar vibe- there were several families as well as many people looking like they were meet after work. We look forward to returning!

The Charlevoix is a cute neighborhood bar. I was visiting friends that lived in the neighborhood…read moreand we decided to drive over for a quick drink. Service was quick. The menu is small but has some tasty items to try. My friends order the wings and I ordered the lentil soup both of which we enjoyed very much. We also ordered old fashions but were a bit disappointed they didn't have a smoker. Nevertheless, they were okay. They did have a seasonal old fashion that we ordered after the traditional ones and we did enjoy that one much more. Overall, the place is very clean, the staff was kind and welcoming and the vibe was just what we needed for work night relax wind down spot.

An absolutely priceless Mexican restaurant that was just a delight!…read more The staff was welcoming and funny and just created a light and easy atmosphere A great menu with every dish being authentic and generous! Perfect hole the wall that deserves anyone's attention in the area!

I love the atmosphere here. We had the nicest waitress, she was very friendly, cute and has a fun…read morepersonality. I order the same thing every time I eat here because I love it so much. I always order the Chiles Rellenos with chicken. They automatically bring you freshly made tortillas chips and salsa. Sometimes I order guacamole , which is delicious. My friends have ordered burritos grande and tamales. Everyone always says they would order the same thing again which means it is very tasty. This is a very cute authentic Mexican restaurant.

‍ 2 Steak Trompo Tacos, 2 Baja Shrimp Tacos, Spicy Street…read moreCorn, Orange Mojo Rice, 3 Beans, Chips & salsa, a margarita, & a Modelo....all for just under $50, good value The service was fast and friendly (& they were packed), the salsa was good, Tacos were delicious, loved the corn. There was a lot of energy in the room & vibrant decor. We thought they were doing a great job (especially for a new business). I didn't really taste the orange flavor in the Mojo Rice, but it was good.

This side of town desperately needs more ethnic restaurants. Lola's Taco Bar is a nice addition to…read moreMack Avenue, but I had higher expectations for the quality and authenticity of its food. I really enjoyed Mezcal Express in Dearborn and was anticipating a similar level of quality from Lola's. Unfortunately, Lola's feels a lot more like fast food or a high end Chipotle. Mezcal Express is also fast casual but the restaurant is owned by and hires people who share the same culture as the food they serve which makes a huge difference in the taste and authenticity. Lola's is a decent option for burritos and tacos on the east side but there is a lot of room for improvement.

This is a Great place for a burger. $10 for a cheeseburger or mushroom or other burgers on menu and…read morefries. And it is enormous. They are not stingy with accompaniments and the burger patty is delicious. Nicely seared and juicy. However what I also found was the enchiladas are really good too. Comes with rice and beans. Nice salsa verde. They have a few tables but I usually sit at the counter. It has a "bar" feel to it but no alcohol served.

-Great food & friendly service. I usually have the Jalapena burger with fries. which is always,…read morefast and flavorful.....and only $10 --Love the atmosphere and comfortable counter seating or booths in the side room. --There's a very busy take out business, so don't be surprised by the counter-help, bouncing from the carry-outs to your order.

I love the Mexican food here, it never fails!…read more Another amazing thing is that they have huge portions with low prices. Can't wait to come back!!

Recently moved to the area and dropped in for lunch on 2 occasions now. The restaurant is very…read moreappealing 4-6 booths, a couple of tables and a nice bar. Cozy. Service ok as was the food. Nothing to write home about. Prices on the high side for the quality of the food. We have lived in Chicago and have family in California and Texas. I am Mexican American and grew up with this food. This was pretty average to below average. I checked the menu and had enchiladas, rice and beans. Sauce was ok but it could have come from a jar. 3 different enchiladas and best of the lot was the bean. Married well with the cheese. The others were kind of tasteless. Very mild not a lot of flavor, as were the 2 salsas for the chips. My wife had a salad, again nothing special. Too bad. It could be so much more. Nice margaritas. We were told using fresh ingredients, not a mix.

The Food, Service, Decor and Ambiance are all Superb!…read more Highly Recommended. A must try spot in Grosse Pointe Park

Best Mexican for miles around. Great flavor, great prices and the best service!…read moreAlso, it's beautiful inside!! The owner, Jeff, always makes you feel welcome!