Have you worked up an appetite for lunch? This restaurant is pretty unique compared to other Mexican restaurants in Detroit. If you still have energy in the evening, take a walk through Clark Park in the center of Mexicantown as you work up an appetite for dinner. Architectural lovers might want to visit the nearby Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit , or catch a view of the Ambassador Bridge. Here, the specialty dishes include Caldo Can-cun a spicy chicken and rice soup , burritos, and steaks. El Rancho Mexican Restaurant closes a little earlier, around 8 or 9 depending on the night, but is also known for its cocktails.
Mi Pueblo is another option for drinks, as they are offering bar drinks to go currently. Try nopalitos eggs scrambled with tender cactus , gorditas, or of course a traditional huevos rancheros. Here you will find every Mexican pastry and baked good your heart could desire. In the afternoon, stretch your legs by exploring the incredible street art scene in Mexicantown. Many of the restaurants on this itinerary feature murals.
This restaurant has been serving made-from-scratch Mexican food in Detroit since their opening in , and has been run by the local Hernandez family since Typically they are open Thursday-Sunday for dine-in, and daily for carry-out, but do plan to open for indoor dining on Wednesday May 5 for Cinco de Mayo.
Your final evening of Cinco de Mayo celebrations rolls around. This is a good time to pick up any authentic Mexican cooking staples you might want to bring home with you. Honey Bee Market on Bagley is a popular family-run store that sells many Central American ingredients ranging from fresh produce, meat, to shelved goods. They are particularly famous for their spicy Mexican chorizo, and fresh salsa and guacamole.
If not, there are still plenty Mexican restaurants to choose from. Xochimilco Restaurant is a good option for those who love fajitas, and want to stay late for an extra margarita. For more articles like this, follow us on Facebook! Hola, adios, amigo, hasta la vista, baby? The Mexicans, led by General Ignacio S.
Zaragoza, persevered and won the battle. To this day, Cinco de Mayo is enthusiastically celebrated in the state of Puebla, Mexico, where the French army was stopped. So, what does this mean to us here in the States? Depends on whom you ask. In fact, a State Historic Site was established in the s to commemorate the birthplace of the general who led Mexican forces to victory in La Batalla de Puebla. Among many Americans, Cinco de Mayo has become party, a chance to dine on Mexican or Tex-Mex cuisine and drink cervezas beer.
Celebrate with authenticity What makes a Cinco de Mayo celebration authentic? Well, dare I say it? A Mexican. Look for events that are created by and for primarily Mexicans and Chicanos. There you will find authentic Mexican food. Anything with a mole poblano sauce — the culinary symbol of Mexico, made with a variety of chiles, chocolate another Mexican original , and other ingredients, is especially authentic. Specific to the Mexican state of Puebla is the dish Turkey Poblano — difficult to find in southwest Detroit, but a great home recipe.
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 every year. See a visual infographic on the history of salsa, as well as other fun facts.
And what better way to celebrate the day than with a bottle of tequila? The message shared by thousands in Detroit on Sunday. Check out a list of popular places in Detroit that know how to host a great bash!
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