Guidebook for Detroit
Food Scene
Taqueria Mi Pueblo
7278 Dix StThey have good food and are open late!
Taqueria Nuestra Familia
7620 Vernor HwyBest juice and late night food!
They have Mexican Mochas, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Champurrado, and Chocolate a la Taza. I'm pretty sure you can't find that anywhere else in the city, probably not even the region or state.
7 locals recommend
Café Con Leche
2990 W Grand BlvdThey have Mexican Mochas, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Champurrado, and Chocolate a la Taza. I'm pretty sure you can't find that anywhere else in the city, probably not even the region or state.
La Terraza
8445 Vernor HwyThey have music, dancing, good food and drinks ... need I say more?
If you like BBQ, you would definitely like Slow's. Be forewarned: plan to wait awhile and drink at the bar while you wait!
113 locals recommend
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveIf you like BBQ, you would definitely like Slow's. Be forewarned: plan to wait awhile and drink at the bar while you wait!
Absolutely the best Mexican cuisine (emphasis on cuisine). They do the best seafood! It's a little tucked away, but 100% worth it.
20 locals recommend
El Asador Steakhouse
1312 Springwells StAbsolutely the best Mexican cuisine (emphasis on cuisine). They do the best seafood! It's a little tucked away, but 100% worth it.
Essentials
Ryan's Foods
5858 Vernor HwyFull inexpensive grocery store within walking distance.
Best grocery store within walking distance. They have all the basics, good meat and Mexican food essentials.
E & L Supermercado
6000 Vernor HwyBest grocery store within walking distance. They have all the basics, good meat and Mexican food essentials.
Great blend of groceries -- you can get great Latino food or you can get your vegetarian/vegan/health conscious food!
63 locals recommend
Honey Bee La Colmena
2443 Bagley StGreat blend of groceries -- you can get great Latino food or you can get your vegetarian/vegan/health conscious food!
Everything Else
This is a great park within an easy jog/walk. You can play or watch soccer, baseball or go for a nice walk, have a picnic in the summer. In the winter, there is ice skating and hockey!
11 locals recommend
Clark Park Coalition
1130 Clark AveThis is a great park within an easy jog/walk. You can play or watch soccer, baseball or go for a nice walk, have a picnic in the summer. In the winter, there is ice skating and hockey!
An interesting place to spend a weekend afternoon in the summer. People are fishing, walking or just relaxing with a great view of the bridge. It's about to be developed a little bit more...
9 locals recommend
Riverside Park
3085 West Jefferson AvenueAn interesting place to spend a weekend afternoon in the summer. People are fishing, walking or just relaxing with a great view of the bridge. It's about to be developed a little bit more...
Get all the goods on sightseeing in Michigan, traveling information and more at this place!
Detroit Mexicantown International Welcome Center
2835 Bagley StGet all the goods on sightseeing in Michigan, traveling information and more at this place!
Entertainment & Activities
If you do nothing else in Detroit, go to Belle Isle. The views are spectacular. There are beaches, walking areas, fishing areas, boat launches, bike trails, giant slide and just general outdoor fun!
388 locals recommend
Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveIf you do nothing else in Detroit, go to Belle Isle. The views are spectacular. There are beaches, walking areas, fishing areas, boat launches, bike trails, giant slide and just general outdoor fun!
Sightseeing
A beautiful Gothic Revival church and the second oldest Catholic church in the nation.
Ste. Anne de Detroit Church
1000 St Anne StA beautiful Gothic Revival church and the second oldest Catholic church in the nation.
Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan AveIt's amazing, and one of a kind in the nation.
You can learn about Michigan History, go on ghost tours, see a futbol game, a historical reenactment ... it's a good time and all for about $5-10! They deserve your dollars and it's got a good view!
10 locals recommend
Historic Fort Wayne
6325 W Jefferson AveYou can learn about Michigan History, go on ghost tours, see a futbol game, a historical reenactment ... it's a good time and all for about $5-10! They deserve your dollars and it's got a good view!
Really... you can't get Detroit history anywhere else in the country at a museum
90 locals recommend
Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward AveReally... you can't get Detroit history anywhere else in the country at a museum
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdSinging tours and a capstone to a good visit to Detroit.
Want to go for a river cruise and be on a historic landmark at the same time? Book a trip on the Detroit Princess.
12 locals recommend
Detroit Princess Riverboat
131 Atwater StWant to go for a river cruise and be on a historic landmark at the same time? Book a trip on the Detroit Princess.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for Irish food, a ride to the Toledo Mudhens game, or just playing pool and arcade games. Plus it's across the street from the original Tigers Stadium site.
39 locals recommend
Candy Bar
1509 Broadway StreetGreat place for Irish food, a ride to the Toledo Mudhens game, or just playing pool and arcade games. Plus it's across the street from the original Tigers Stadium site.
Arts & Culture
Fisher Theatre
3011 E Grand BlvdYou can catch a Broadway musical while you're here.
Drive Table Tennis Social Club
645 Griswold StTable tennis by the hour and a bar. Do you need more convincing?
You can learn about the basics, or delve into mobster history. It's a good time and all for a good price! Plus, these lovable guys have a heart. They help kids and puppies. thedetroitbus.com/tours
The Detroit Bus Company
5938 Linsdale StreetYou can learn about the basics, or delve into mobster history. It's a good time and all for a good price! Plus, these lovable guys have a heart. They help kids and puppies. thedetroitbus.com/tours