Cheap! Authentic! A find! In the midst of the more gringo- esque Xochimilco and El Zocalo is the kind of place you really do find in deep Mexico. Soft corn or flour tacos, tortas (subs) and full dinners -- most no more than $6 -- will have you groaning to the car. Don't miss carne al pastor or lomo, two styles of marinated pork butt tacos; entree-size beef or chicken soup; any fresh fruit drink; and ...
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No desserts here. But stroll east to La Gloria Bakery for Mexican cookies, or a few blocks west to Mexicantown Bakery, at Vernor and Clark, for cookies and flan.
In Short A home away from home for immigrants, recent and otherwise. The decor features the Virgin of Guadalupe and velvet matador pictures, while the Rockola sings only in Spanish. There's no alcohol, but branch out from the tacos and enchiladas you can get anywhere (though Lupita has those too). Sample posole (a hominy and pork soup); or shrimp and pulpo (octopus) cocktail; or horchata ...
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on April 05, 2008, (Edited June 09, 2006)
bagley st detroit, mi the sceneheres your chance to meet the neighborhood folks. a home away from home for immigrants, recent and otherwise. the decor features the virgin of guadalupe and velvet matador pictures, while the rockola sings only in spanish...
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branch out from the tacos and enchiladas you can get anywhere (though lupita has those too). sample posole (a hominy and pork soup); or shrimp and pulpo (octopus) cocktail, graced with cilantro, or horchata, a sweet drink based on rice. meat choices are carne asada...
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