I wandered into Mexican Village on a cold Detroit afternoon, stomach growling and expectations low.
What I found was a dining room buzzing with families, laughter spilling from every booth, and plates piled high with food that tasted like someone’s abuela had been cooking all morning.
This place has been feeding Detroit since 1957, outlasting trends and fads while staying true to recipes that never needed updating. If you are planning a family trip, this Mexican spot in Michigan is a must.
Bagley Street Beginnings, 1958
Neon signs flickered to life in 1958 when Mexican Village first opened its doors on Bagley Street, carving out a space that would become Detroit’s oldest Mexican restaurant…