October 04, 2018

20 Detroit restaurants perfect for celebrating National Taco Day

By Metro Times Staff

Today is National Taco Day, making it the perfect day to indulge in your favorite handheld food. Lucky for you, Detroit is home to literally dozens of taco destinations that you can feast your eyes on.

Whether you're looking for the authentic eats of Southwest, or enjoy gringo tacos guilt-free, there's something for everyone today!

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Taqueria Nuestra Familia 7400 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @hugobangz

Taqueria Nuestra Familia


7400 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @hugobangz
Tacos El Caballo 1445 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @ollie_cole8

Tacos El Caballo


1445 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @ollie_cole8
El Asador Steakhouse 1312 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @elasadordetroit

El Asador Steakhouse


1312 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @elasadordetroit
Tamaleria Nuevo Leon 2669 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48216 Photo courtesy of @srozz428

Tamaleria Nuevo Leon


2669 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48216
Photo courtesy of @srozz428
Señor Lopez 7146 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210 Photo courtesy of @coolguybry

Señor Lopez


7146 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
Photo courtesy of @coolguybry
Taqueria El Nacimiento 7400 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @dinedrinkdetroit

Taqueria El Nacimiento


7400 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @dinedrinkdetroit
Los Altos Restaurant 7056 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @chowdowndetroit

Los Altos Restaurant


7056 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @chowdowndetroit
Armando’s Mexican Restaurant 4242 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @chefronb

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant


4242 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @chefronb
Calexico 1040 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226> Photo courtesy of Calexico Detroit

Calexico


1040 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226>
Photo courtesy of Calexico Detroit
Carnival Fresh Mex 645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Photo courtesy of @chowdowndetroit

Carnival Fresh Mex


645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
Photo courtesy of @chowdowndetroit

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