Mexicantown

latino corridor · 48209

Vernor Highway is a first-date stress test disguised as dinner. Taqueria El Rey, Mexican Village, Armando's, Los Galanes; pick one and commit, because debating venues on the sidewalk is its own red flag. Order the molcajete only if you are both comfortable eating with your hands in front of a stranger. Walk to La Gloria Bakery afterward for conchas and the kind of unhurried conversation a sit-down bill rushes. Clark Park works for a daytime second date. Avoid suggesting Bagley Avenue on a Lions Sunday unless you have already agreed that football counts as foreplay.

$25,807

median income

$883

median rent

The data

Mexicantown by the numbers

Median individual income in Mexicantown is about $25.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Mexicantown pays about $880 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

19 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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19 spots across Mexicantown

Mexicantown
Dining
ADELINA
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 2,352
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 2,352 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at ADELINA.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Mexicantown
Dining
El Barzon Restaurante
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,175
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,175 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at El Barzon Restaurante.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
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Mexicantown
Drinks
The Skip
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,083
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,083 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Skip.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Mexicantown
Dining
Cibo Detroit
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,036
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,036 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cibo Detroit.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Mexicantown
Activity
Riverside Park
Park★ 4.5 · 989
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 989 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Riverside Park.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 10 PM
Tue6 AM to 10 PM
Wed6 AM to 10 PM
Thu6 AM to 10 PM
Fri6 AM to 10 PM
Sat6 AM to 10 PM
Sun6 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dog park
Contact
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Mexicantown
Drinks
MotorCity Wine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 965
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 965 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at MotorCity Wine.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
TueClosed
Wed2 PM to 1 AM
Thu2 PM to 1 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
Sun2 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Mexicantown
Activity
Detroit River Front
Park★ 4.6 · 806
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 806 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Detroit River Front.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 11 PM
Tue6 AM to 11 PM
Wed6 AM to 11 PM
Thu6 AM to 11 PM
Fri6 AM to 11 PM
Sat6 AM to 11 PM
Sun6 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Maps
Mexicantown
Dining
Javier’s Downtown
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 781
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 781 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Javier’s Downtown.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 PM to 2 AM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat3 PM to 2 AM
Sun3 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
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Mexicantown
Cafés
Ice Cream La Michoacana
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 538
Good for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 538 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ice Cream La Michoacana.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Mexicantown
Cafés
La Fiesta Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 346
Good for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 346 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at La Fiesta Ice Cream.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 8:30 PM
Tue10 AM to 8:30 PM
WedClosed
Thu10 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri10 AM to 8:30 PM
Sat8 AM to 9 PM
Sun8 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Mexicantown
Dining
Mink Detroit
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 332
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 332 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mink Detroit.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mexicantown
Drinks
Ladder 4 Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 314
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 314 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ladder 4 Wine Bar.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mexicantown
Dining
Leña
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 246
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 246 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Leña.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mexicantown
Drinks
Side Hustle Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 193
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 193 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Side Hustle Lounge.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat3 PM to 1 AM
Sun3 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mexicantown
Drinks
The Lexington Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 145
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 145 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Lexington Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mexicantown
Drinks
The Post Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 141
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 141 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Post Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Mexicantown
Drinks
The Last Chance Saloon
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 88
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Last Chance Saloon.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Mexicantown
Cafés
Azúcar Ice Cream y Más
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 44
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 44 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Azúcar Ice Cream y Más.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 9 PM
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri1 to 10 PM
Sat1 to 10 PM
Sun1 to 9 PM
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Contact
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Mexicantown
Cafés
La Michoacanita Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 33
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 33 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at La Michoacanita Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Maps

Mexicantown

Mexicantown by the numbers

Local date spots

ADELINA

El Barzon Restaurante

The Skip

Cibo Detroit

Riverside Park

MotorCity Wine

Detroit River Front

Javier’s Downtown

Ice Cream La Michoacana

La Fiesta Ice Cream

Mink Detroit

Ladder 4 Wine Bar

Leña

Side Hustle Lounge

The Lexington Bar

The Post Bar

The Last Chance Saloon

Azúcar Ice Cream y Más

La Michoacanita Ice Cream

Reach Mexicantown singles right where they plan dates.