To preface... as someone who grew up in Mexico, vecino hits like food from home every time. I have…read morebeen six times now and not once have I been disappointed. I have been trying Mexican restaurants all over the U.S. and no where compares to vecino and to think I found my favorite in Detroit amazes me. It truly is worth every penny. For what to order: All their appetizers are great. We usually switch it up and are satisfied with each one that we've ordered. The Totopos with salsa are a must and their guac is great as well. For mains- the asada del día is our go to. It is always cooked to perfection and comes with fresh tortillas. And it is hard for me to come by a tortilla in the U.S. that I enjoy. But here, they are excellent. They import their corn from Mexico and you can tell. This is served with bone marrow and some garlic onion spread that goes great on the taco. For dessert- their tres leches is amazing. The coconut cream pairs so well with the cake. I could eat like 10 of them. As if it's not obvious at this point vecino is my favorite restaurant in Detroit and one of my tops in the world. I will not be surprised if they are the first ones in Detroit to secure the Michelin star

Fun, new, very hip and trendy spot! It was super loud and had a ton of mood lighting as the evening…read morewent on, but it was hard for my friends and I to actually engage in conversation given the volume of chatter and music and just overall environment in the restaurant, which was noticeably a struggle! I felt a little out of place being here given just how trendy and super party-like atmosphere it all was haha! And in the months since I've come here, it remains a super popular spot to go to if you're looking for that extremely lively atmosphere! None of this takes away from the quality of their delicious food! We had incredible dishes and they clearly take a lot of pride in sourcing intentionally all their ingredients for their food, and the waitstaff did their best to intro us to everything, despite how overstimulatingly loud the environment was, so I only came away from each presentation with about half the information they wanted to convey. But all in all, the food was good across the board, and we tried a ton of different dishes. There weren't any that were overwhelming showstoppers that made me want to come back here again and again to try the rest of the menu though, so I left Vecino knowing that I wasn't going to return anytime soon. It's definitely for a specific mindset and type of celebratory occasion, which is often not the one I'm in when I'm going out to eat with friends.

We only had drinks but the margaritas were excellent and they only use fresh, simple ingredients!…read moreThey were so friendly and nice. We even chatted with the owners and this place is a lifelong dream. We will have to come back for the food (& happy hour;) M-F 3-5pm as long as it hasn't changed since March 2026

3.5. When in…read moreNorthville recently and our first choice was packed to the gills, we decided to try VillaNorte out instead. The location used to house a very unique restaurant that provided a super memorable dining experience. That building and a number of its thoughtful touches have been preserved (beautiful tiled floors, details like the brass signs for the restrooms and mermaid coat hooks, etc). We were seated immediately in a cozy booth in the small restaurant. It feels intimate and welcoming, unlike some of the boisterous Mexican restaurants that we are used to. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, which made that part of the experience pleasant. Food is nothing special. Salsa was fresh, but the entrees were a little underwhelming and overpriced for what they were. Overall I'm glad that we visited but it won't be a destination restaurant for us.

MC feels like a hole in the wall sort of place, with a lot of character and great vibe. It is a but…read moresnug inside because there isn't too many seating options. We did see that there is an outdoor seating upstairs but with how cold it's been, don't think it's open just yet. Parking is available in the back, as well as their main entrance). I missed it the first time, but they do have a stand with a big M. They have a pretty good selection of liquor and pretty $$$. In order to see the prices of each item, you gotta scan the qr code which is on the top right corner of the menu. The food was pretty good but on the pricer end. Which I totally get, with how the service is! We got an appetizer, a few dishes to split and a dessert. By the time we finished the main dishes, the waitress took all the plates and brought us new silverware for the delicious churro and ice cream. I absolutely love that they have many different kinds of salsa and oh my goodness, the chips (although a bit oily) was pretty good! You can definitely tell they make their chips in house.

This is an updated review. The first time I went was for dinner. I gave this spot a 5/5. I was…read moreexcited to take my cousin for lunch. She's also an elite reviewer and I wanted to show off my newly beloved hidden gem. However, maybe lunch is just not a good time to go. When we walked in my cousin was told she's not allowed to take pictures inside the restaurant so you can't see the ambiance. This was the first time I was ever told that. But, later we asked if we could take pictures of the food and we were told yes. So not the biggest deal but something to note for other reviewers. So, the tortillas from the chicken tacos were cold. The waitress kept coming back and lingering to take our order, and rush us out. She even made the comment "you guys are slow eaters." It felt very uncomfortable. We usually like to go to lunch we order appetizers (ceviche and soup), then an entree (tacos). Usually we get dessert and drinks but due to the waitress we decided to skip on these and just leave. We were sat upstairs so I guess she didn't like to keep going up and down. However no one else was dining in at the time so I'm not sure what the rush was. The waitress even made the comment that she was the owners sister in law. She came up to me and asked me if I was his neighbor and stated my last name and asked if I was related to another restaurant owner. She took my phone number at the beginning, I'm not sure why there was no wait. So I am unsure if that's how she got my name because I didn't give it to her. Which was just uneasy to me. Again I loved the dinner the other night. So I don't want to say never go. These are just my thoughts so yall can know what you are getting into.

Best authentic tacos you'll ever have in your life. Nothing else compares. Best prices for the food…read morethat you get. Even the chips and salsa they serve is the best. Good service too

Food is always a hit over here. Highly recommend you eat here you will not be disappointed…read more Closest Mexican restaurant I've found that resembles the west coast. A+.

We loved the red tacos. Salsas were hot. Overall really good. There is a discount for paying cash.read more

So far, this is the best Mexican food I've had in Michigan. The tacos looked really dry, but they…read morewere surprisingly moist and well-seasoned. I didn't expect the tacos to have fried tortillas, but I didn't mind. The rice and beans were perfect, and the salsas were fine. This is a clearly a popular takeout spot. I saw lots of people coming in to pick up their food and leave. However, dining in also seemed quite popular. I think it is nice to dine in since they give you complimentary chips & salsa and huge bottles of salsa to put on your tacos. The waiters also kept checking on us which was nice. However, the place is not that big or fancy, so I understand why people might prefer taking out. My only complaint is that the waitress who took our order gave us bottled water when we asked to start with water while we were deciding what to order, and she charged us for the bottled waters later. I feel like it's common sense to give free tap water when a customer asks to start with water without specifically asking for bottled water. Despite that, I would still return. I might just skip the water or specify that I want tap water.

The food was amazing and the portion sizes were huge. The atmosphere is very nice because it's…read moreright next to a golf course and it's nice to see the outdoors. Sitting outside is great but would not recommend in the summertime as sometimes there are a lot of bees which might bother some people. But overall recommend, kind staff

We waited at the door for a bit before being greeted or seated, even though a few employees noticed…read moreus (and others) arrive. Eventually, the woman handling takeout - who also seemed to be the host, came out from the kitchen and got us taken care of. Now let's talk about the vibe... chef's kiss. Every corner felt intentional - photo-worthy walls, cozy booths, and even the bathrooms had a moment. Definitely a spot you come to just as much for the aesthetic as the food. Food-wise, it was good, not mind-blowing. I ordered my go-to chicken fajitas and they didn't quite make my "craving this again" list. BUT the flautas? Those were the standout for me and I'd absolutely order those again. Overall: come for the vibe, stay for a few solid bites, and don't skip the flautas or the margs! cheers!

I photographed a few of Alexander's dishes for Doordash today…read more I also had the opportunity to enjoy the beef mountain nachos and the steak burrito. So good!! After getting to know the owner Alexander, I learned that he was chef at the great Detroit Athletic Club and came in 7th place out of 200 contestants at the OUNCE national Barbecue competition. This annual competition hoss the likes of Sweet Baby Rays and and Famous Dave's Barbecue. He is really talented in the kitchen. He fuses authentic mexican ingredients with an American twist. He chose to make it Halal (no pork) to satisfy the Muslim population in the area, but he attracts all folks from near and far. The portions are good too. You need to check this place out. Your taste buds will be very happy.

The food was literally rotten. I spent close to $70 for the whole mean and it was garbage. The food…read morewas disgusting. The only good thing was the cake and even that was mini pieces made to look like a decent size. Never ordering from here again.

Came here when weather was bad and it was late so I was the only person in restaurant. Owner gave…read moreme some recommendations since it was my first time there and I had the chicken quesadilla. It was great and loved the salsa! Here is the special part... that shook me. I told him how happy I was that I stopped in, especially since it was my first time, and how good the food was, not thinking anything I said was special. "Glad I stopped in, the food is very good." He immediately turned around, walked away, saying thank you to me. I thought it a little strange he didn't make eye contact. A few feet away, before taking the next customer's order whom just walked in, he paused, wiped a few tears from his eye, and quietly said to himself--though I could still barely hear it--that he was happy to be working today. He didn't know I heard him, and I didn't acknowledge it since his back was turned and not wanting to get emotional myself. Never in my decades on this planet has one of my compliments hit an owner this way. This place is truly special and who knows what this owner is going through but I hope they have many more years of success and good food. If I ever go back to Ann Arbor, I will always stop here for food now. I just wish I lived closer. This place is a gem. Update/Edit: I forgot to mention like others have, this man was in a dress shirt and tie and looking immaculate. I was in a dirty hoody coming in from the wet cold and I probably smelled a little from a long ass day and this man treated me with more respect than some in my own family. He called me sir and tbhen by my first name when he learned it for my order. He greeted and said goodbye to the 2nd customer by their name and they looked like a regular. Gotta say I'm beyond impressed and I don't give out 5 stars lightly. I truly hope my review can convince more people to come in. This looks like a total "mom and pops" joint so if it does get busy, have patience for these owners. I think it's only them running the place.

Drove all the way from Lansing with my party of 6 to try it and was disappointed it was closed with…read moreno sign once we arrived. Online it showed they were open. Super disappointing. Note to others: call before you go.