Mexican in Detroit: Staff Pick

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Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

1357 Coolidge Highway, Troy Oakland County

(248) 822-9000

Mexican, Staff Pick

The slogan on the wall is your signal that there is something different about Baja Fresh: “No microwave! No can openers! No freezers! No lard! No MSG!” You can eat food that is fast and tasty, and not overwhelmed by a dunk in the deep fryer.
Cinco Lagos

424 N. Main St., Milford Detroit

(248) 684-7455; (248) 684-5935 (FAX)

Mexican, Vegetarian Menu, Staff Pick, Kid Friendly

After a long run as an upscale eatery, Brian Polcyn has reinvented the Milford space as a Mexican restaurant.
Del Rio

122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

(734) 761-2530; (734) 761-5524 (FAX)

Neighborhood bar, College bar, Mexican, Pizza, Tavern Fare, Kid Friendly, Staff Pick

We don't have a TV. We never will have a TV. We have more than 1200 cassettes on the wall. No, you can't make a request. Go sit down. No, we don't make strawberry margaritas; go sit down. Thank you for choosing Del Rio. Go sit down.
El Comal

3456 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit

(313) 841-7753

Mexican, Staff Pick, Menu

The move from the original location on Junction to roomier quarters on W. Vernor has brought Elda Castellanos and her family more notice. Her Central Amercian fare includes pupusas (tortillas filled with beans, cheese or pork or a mixture of all three), shredded chicken with olives, capers and red peppers, and chuchitos (miniature pork tamales), and is augmented with Mexican fare. Unpretentious setting and service. ***
El Rancho

5900 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit

(313) 843-2151

Mexican, Staff Pick, Menu

"El Rancho Mexican restaurant opened its doors in October 1983 in the heart of southwest Detroit. Since, the Avila family has been serving the wonderful people of Detroit and its surrounding suburbs delicious Mexican food. The success of our authentic Mexican food and casual dining atmosphere has allowed El Rancho to expand and open another location in Fremont, Ohio in May 1993. Please, don’t take our word for it -- come join us and taste the difference!"
Las Brisas

8445 W. Vernor Detroit

(313) 842-8252

Mexican, Kid Friendly, Staff Pick

"We provide a pleasant family atmosphere while serving Mexican specialties such as Carnitas, Pozole, and carne de puerco con nopalitos. We also feature weekend specials, very attentive wait staff, and a full service bar. What makes our restaurant special is the simplicity in cooking and food preparation, as well as the secret old-world mexican recipes and techniques that we use. We know what mexican cooking is all about...see it for yourself!"
Los Galanes

3362 Bagley Detroit

(313) 554-4444

Mexican, Seafood, Staff Pick, Menu

In addition to the expected enchiladas, tacos and burritos, such dishes as roasted baby goat, caldo de res (hearty beef and vegetable soup) and swordfish fajitas will please those who want to avoid the emphasis on tortillas. Outdoor seating on the side street offers great people watching and a chill from all the hot salsa.
Mexican Village

2600 Bagley at 18th St. Detroit

(313) 237-0333

Mexican, Staff Pick, Menu

Michigan's oldest Mexican restaurant. Featuring a warm atmosphere, history of Mexico mural, and authentic Mexican cuisine. Catering and banquet facilities for personal fiestas. Ample and secure parking.
Senor Lopez Taqueria

7146 Michigan Ave. Detroit

(313) 5510685 (FAX); (313)

Mexican, Staff Pick

Before you sit down to eat, you’ll notice that someone with an eye for design has been at work for Señor Rafael López. His walls are a sunny, warm coral, and the oblong room is lined with framed mirrors. Black, lattice-back chairs are spare and classy. Utensils come wrapped in a black paper napkin ring decorated with bright peppers.
Xochimilco

3409 Bagley St. Detroit

(313) 843-0179

Mexican, Staff Pick

On a normal evening, this popular Mexicantown eatery often has a dining crowd filing its three rooms downstairs, spilling over onto the second floor, drawn by its large portions and inexpensive menu. Because it closes at 2 a.m., it doesn't draw those who wander from the bar late, but it can be quite busy after midnight, depending on what's happening downtown. And thanks to Xochi's liquor license, your friends can keep on tippling while you enjoy a restorative burrito, enchilada or the "super nachos" with ground beef and diced veggies smothered in melted cheese and jalapenos.
Zumba Mexican Grille

121 N. Main St., Royal Oak Oakland County

(248) 542-1400; (248) 542-7799 (FAX)

Mexican, Vegetarian Menu, Staff Pick

Zumba, located right across the street from the Main Art Theatre, serves the film crowd and anyone seeking a fresh, quality meal well. While the menu boasts just a handful of items, including the elusive "Baja-style" fish taco, all choices are made to order and can be customized multiple ways. Zumba labels vegetarian choices clearly, and diners top their meal from the fresh salsa bar where at least six varieties, ranging from very mild to spicy, are offered. Those dining inside sit at a stainless steel counter where they can enjoy the view of freezing passers-by.