Southwest Detroit might be known for its Mexican food choices, but the food scene is quite varied in this neighborhood.

Cuisine from other Latin countries like Honduras and Venezuela exist alongside Italian and American cuisine.

From Mexican sushi to greasy sliders, here are a few of our favorite restaurants in Southwest Detroit.

Taqueria Mi Pueblo 7278 Dix St., Detroit; 313-841-3315; mipueblorestaurant.com Southwest Detroit’s Mi Pueblo long ago established itself as one of the town’s go-to spots for Mexican fare. Their guajillo spiced tortilla soup is a must taste. Credit: Google Maps
Los Altos 7056 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-841-3109 Los Altos serves authentic Mexican flavors, right on Vernor. Credit: Los Altos / Facebook
Antojitos El Catracho 4627 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-209-4815; antojitoselcatracho.us If you’re ever in the mood for Honduran, Antojitos El Catracho is where you’ll find it in Detroit. Credit: Google Maps
La Noria Bistro 5517 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-338-3545; la-noria-bistro.business.site The folks who brought Mex-Italian fusion to southwest via El Barzon are also behind La Noria Bistro. Similar concept, lower prices, lots of pizza, and a more accessible menu. Credit: Google Maps
La Jalisciense 3923 Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-551-0522; lajalisciensedetroit.com La Jalisciense is located inside a grocery store, but do not let that deter you from trying their goat birria or burritos. Credit: Tom Perkins
Flowers of Vietnam 4430 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-2085; flowersofvietnam.com Flowers of Vietnam serves up creative Vietnamese dishes in a former Coney Island restaurant. Credit: Flowers of Vietnam / Facebook
Asty Time 7340 McGraw Ave., Detroit; 313-285-9390; astytime.com A little taste of the Dominican Republic right in Detroit. Asty Time dishes out authentic Dominican cuisine at an affordable price. Credit: Asty Time / Instagram
Xochimilco 2409 Bagley St., Detroit; 313-843-0179 This Southwest favorite offers tasty Mexican cuisine and drinks at an affordable price. Credit: Google Maps
Armando’s 4242 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-0666; armandosmexicantown.com Longtime favorite Mexican spot on Vernor with all the standards and plenty of gooey cheese. Credit: Google Maps
Mexicantown Restaurant 3457 Bagley St., Detroit; 313-841-5811; mexicantownrestaurant.com Typically if you tell a Detroiter you’re going to Mexicantown to eat, they’ll think of the entire area in Southwest, not this restaurant nestled on the corner of Bagley and 24th St. The restaurant features healthy portions of Mexican dishes and has a delicious house margarita for you to wash it all down. Credit: Google Maps
Mexican Village 2600 Bagley St., Detroit; 313-237-0333; mexicanvillagefood.com If hefty portions are what you’re after, look no further than this Southwest favorite. Credit: Google Maps
Pollos Los Gallos 7170 Dix St., Detroit; 313-758-9757 Los Gallos slow cooks their grilled chicken making for some of the smokiest, most flavorful bird in Southwest Detroit. Credit: Google Maps
Motz’s Burgers 7208 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313-843-9186; motzs.com Yes, we all love the Castle, but if you want a really fresh slider with all the onions, hit Motz’s Burgers. Credit: Google Maps
Johnny Noodle King 2601 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313-309-7946; johnnynoodleking.com This Detroit restaurant serves up Japanese-inspired craft noodles and cuisine cultivated by ramen chefs. Credit: Google Maps
El Asador Steakhouse 1312 Springwells St., Detroit; 313-297-2360; elasadordetroit.com El Asador gives new meaning to what a surf and turf dinner looks like. Want a ribeye steak but also feeling like trying a lobster taco? This is your place. Credit: Google Maps
El Rey De Las Arepas 7701 McGraw St., Detroit; 313-307-2210 An unassuming Venezuelan eatery known for its arepas — the Venezuelan version of the empanada (or samosa or pasty). It’s ground corn flour shaped into a circle, grilled, split like a biscuit, then filled with whatever you like. Credit: Google Maps
Duly’s Place Coney Island 5458 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-3076 Because coneys are king in Detroit, and this list wouldn’t be complete without including Southwest’s coney island staple, Duly’s Place. Credit: Duly's Place / Facebook
El Barzon 3710 Junction St., Detroit; 313-894-2070; elbarzonrestaurant.com This high-end fusion eatery mixes Mexican and Italian fare. So, mole poblano and spaghetti alla carbonara coexist happily on the menu. Credit: Google Maps

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