Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Long gone are the days that fast food burger restaurants can satisfy burger cravings. If you're a carnivore there is nothing like sinking your teeth in big juicy hamburger. Burger have evolved over the years. They are no longer a simple beef patty with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Burgers have taken on a new form and some are even considered gourmet. Today burgers are served with meat or without and topped with things that will make our grandparents cringe. There are many popular places in Detroit  serving up these delicious calorie filled sandwiches.

Located in Corktown on the corner of Michigan Avenue and 14th Mercury Burger Bar serves had pressed burgers, shakes and spirits. On the menu you will find burgers, hot dogs, salads and bologna sandwiches. From the classic hamburger to meatless and everything in between the menu offers a variety of choices.  The Blue Apple has blue cheese and applewood bacon. They are also famous for their delicious milkshakes, that can be order in the traditional flavors of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. They also make a Boston Cooler, that's made with vanilla ice cream and Vernors.

Mercury Burger Bar

2163 Michigan Avenue

Detroit, Michigan
http://mercuryburgerbar.com/



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Another popular restaurant Green Dot Stables serve sliders and everything is $2-$3. The restaurant is decorated in an equestrian theme. There are 17 different variety of sliders.  Here you will find things on the menu like mystery meat, lamb and quinoa burgers.

Green Dot Stables

2200 West Lafayette

Detroit, Michigan

http://greendotstables.com/

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MEXICO IN DETROIT

 









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There's a little section in Southwest Detroit, called Mexicantown and there you will find, some of the best authentic restaurants in town. One of the most popular Mexican restaurants Xochimilco, is located in the heart of Mexicantown, and seems to be the go-to-restaurant, when you have that craving for Mexican food. The two story restaurant is always busy serving up delicious Mexican dishes, where the crowd keeps coming, well after midnight.  Don't even think about getting in here on Cinco de Mayo, unless you've made reservations, because you will find the line, stretched for blocks. The restaurant is so well known, that it does not have a website or uses social media.

 

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If you like Margaritas and Fajitas visit Armando's  Restaurant and Catering. This authentic restaurant is famous for having the best torta's in town. A torta is a Mexican sandwich prepared on a roll with your choice of beef, chicken or fish, topped with lettuce, tomato and avocado. The portions are hearty and enough to share.

Armandos

4242 W.Vernor Hwy.
Detroit, Michigan 48209
313-554-0666
ww.mexicantown.com/armandos/



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Opened in 1983 El Rancho Mexican Restaurant serves authentic Mexican food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant serves up traditional Mexican dishes like menudo, carne asada pollo en mole, and chiles rellenos. El Rancho Mild Salsa was awarded by the Detroit Free Press three years in a row as the best salsa of Detroit. The restaurant has a full service bar where some of the best margaritas are made. Other menu items include tacos, burritos, enchiladas and chimichangas. Beans and rice are optional.

 

 

El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
5900 W. Vernor Hwy.
Detroit, Michigan 48209
313-841-1251
http://elranchomexrest.net/home.htm

 

Southwest Detroit has some of the best Food trucks serving up delicious foods. I remember fist experiencing one of these trucks about six years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. The ingredients are fresh and the food is budget friendly.

 

El Primo taco truck, located on Dix St. and Central Ave. offers a variety of taco including chicken, beef, and pork tacos for $1.25 to $1.50 each. And some of these trucks even offer ceviche and shrimp cocktails and elote. El Taquito famous for its shrimp quesadillas, can be found at 6060 West Vernor Hwy. Seven days a week. There are plenty of topping for your tacos including jalapeno peppers and radishes, for those who like a little spice.
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 Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of these restaurants and I am not being compensated for my reviews. All opinions are my own.