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.

DETROIT PIZZERIAS

From deep-dish and thin crust and everything in between, Detroit has some of the best Pizzerias and  named, the third best pizza city, by GQ magazine in 1996, behind New York and Chicago.
Known for its signature square pizza Buddy's Pizza a Detroit staple has been around since 1936, opening its first location in Detroit, at the corner of Conant and 6 mile Rd. It wasn't until a decade later, in 1946 that Buddy's introduced the square pizza, which is know as the Detroit-style.  Buddy's Pizza is known as one of the top 25 pizza places in the country.

The original location is still open, and there are ten other locations throughout the metropolitan area. These classic pizzas have thick crust with generous amounts of cheese with pepperoni between the cheese and crust. Everyone usually reaches for the corner pieces, that are crisp and slightly burnt. You can request your pepperoni on top, or forgo it all together. The Super is the most popular with pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, onions, ham and cheese.

Buddy's Pizzeria
17125 Conant
Detroit, Michigan
313-892-9001
http://www.buddyspizza.com/

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Pizza Papalis first opened in 1986 in Detroit, I can remember everyone being excited about the Chicago style deep-dish pizzas, especially the seafood combo pizza, stuffed with shrimp and crab.  These gourmet pizzas can be ordered in deep dish, thin crust, Detroit-style, and Chicago-style. Other items on the menu includes Stromboli's, calzones, pastas and salads. For those who have a sweet tooth, try the Papapillas, which are bite size dough balls fried to a golden-brown crisp, tossed in brown sugar and topped with caramel sauce. The most popular dessert on the menu is the deep dish chocolate chip cookie. There are six other Pizza Papalis located throughout the metropolitan area and one in Toledo, OH.

Pizza Papalis
553 Monroe Ave.
Detroit, Michigan
313-961-8020
http://www.pizzapapalis.com/

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Niki's Pizzeria another Detroit favorite, also located in Greektown, and voted as one of the countries top 25 pizzerias has been around since the 80's. Known for its pizza that comes in four and eight corners. At Niki's, you can order pizza by the slice or select one of their many authentic Greek dishes offered on the menu like saganaki and Opa. The Greek salads are delicious and you can purchase their famous Greek dressing from the restaurant, or at local grocery stores. My favorite is the Mediterranean Pizza made with grilled chicken, spinach, roasted tomatoes, and feta cheese.  Niki's is open seven days a week until 2 a.m. except on the weekends, when the restaurant is open until 4 a.m.  

 

 

 

Nikis Pizzeria
735 Beaubien
Detroit, Michigan
313-961-4303
http://nikisdetroit.com/




Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of these restaurants and was not compensated for my reviews. All opinions are mine.

FINE DINING IN DETROIT

 

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Formally located on Gratiot Avenue in Detroit, Joe Muer Restaurant had been around since 1929. Known for its fresh seafood the restaurant was a symbol of wealth and influence. The restaurant closed its doors in 1998 after 69 years of business.  In September 2011, after a 13 year hiatus, the famed Restaurateur reopened as Joe Muer Seafood under the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group. Located in downtown Detroit of the Renaissance Center, the restaurant offers great views of the Detroit River and Canada  with floor to ceiling windows.

 

Joe Muer Seafood was named 2012 Restaurant of the Year by Hour Detroit Magazine. The restaurant serves up original dishes of "Lobster Bisque made in rich broth with butter poached lobster infused with sherry and crème, Oven Roasted Barramundi a combination of lobster and crab stuffing, Haricots Verts, honey carrots, and black garlic, Fruits of the Sea that includes shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels in a rich bouillabaisse crème, tossed with linguine pasta, fresh herbs and reggian.





The new restaurant has four bars which include a Raw Bar where fresh shucked oysters are served. The Sushi Bar offers specialty hand rolled sushi like the Joe Muer Roll, Detroit Roll, Blue Lion Roll and Red Wing Roll. Sit at the Piano Bar while listening to the soothing sounds from the baby grand.  Experience a bit of nostalgia and step inside of the "Joe Muer Lounge" a replica of the original lounge from the past.

 

Sunday Brunch is served from 11am to 3pm where you can indulge bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Mary's and signature dishes like Joe Muer Benedict, Shrimp-n-Grits or the Riverfront Waffle served with bananas, cinnamon and warm maple syrup. Other original dishes like The Prime Muer Burger and Lobster Roll are also available for brunch.

 

Joe Muer Seafood

400 Renaissance Center Suite1404

Detroit, MI 48243

http://www.joemuer.com/

 



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Known as one of the greatest restaurants in American The London Chop House opened in Detroit in 1938.  Started by two brothers Lester and Sam Gruber, the restaurant would become one of the best restaurants in the city. In 1980 Playboy magazine would ranked the London Chop House as one of the top 25 restaurants in the country.

 

Known for its choice cuts of beef and impeccable service the London Chop House was the quintessential fine dinning experience. The establishment was frequented by auto tycoons, politicians, judges and entertainers. It was a place where men were required to wear jackets and ties until it closed its doors in 1991.

 

In 2012 the restaurant reopened in its former location at 155 West Congress Street, in downtown Detroit. Many of the original fixtures and furniture were cleaned and refurbished. The restaurant has its old phone number back. The menu will feature classic dishes including Veal Oscar, Filet Dover Sole and the Pancho Burger.  End your night by enjoying your favorite cigar in the LCH Cigar bar, where the finest cigars and premium liquor are offered.

 

London Chop House

155 Congress Street

Detroit, Michigan 48226

http://thelondonchophouse.com/

 



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Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of these restaurants and was not compensated for my reviews. All opinions are mine.