My quest for the best Mexican food in Michigan has taken me down countless side streets, but the trail inevitably leads to a specific stretch of Detroit’s Mexican Village. You smell the charcoal smoke before you even see the sign.
Inside, the atmosphere is refreshingly unpretentious and purposeful; it’s a room where the air is thick with the scent of lime and searing fat. While the service might ebb and flow with the intensity of the lunch rush, the steady payoff arrives in the form of grilled chicken and ribs that have ruined me for lesser versions.
Experience the most authentic Mexican street food in Detroit with this guide to must-order grilled chicken, ribs, and traditional fry bread tacos found in the heart of Mexican Village…