Michigan is bursting with family-run Mexican restaurants that know how to keep traditions alive and plates full of bold, unforgettable flavors.
These treasured kitchens serve recipes that have traveled through generations, turning casual diners into lifelong regulars.
In Detroit’s lively Mexicantown and all the way up to Traverse City’s lakefront streets, 12 beloved spots are dishing out meals that embody the true heart and soul of Mexican cooking in the Great Lakes State.
1. Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria: Ann Arbor’s Taco Paradise
Adrian and Lori Iraola transformed Ann Arbor’s taco scene with their Mexico City-style creations that keep locals coming back for more…