Wow! This place is a hidden gem that I almost don't want to write a review about it. It's located in a Mexican convenience store and you wouldn't think much of it while looking at it from the outside. (I've probably passed this place hundreds of times in my life and never went in until now). They have some of THE best authentic Mexican tacos that I've had in the Detroit area. You walk in and go to the left and you'll see a grill area where they make it fresh to order. Highly recommend the Asada tacos, those were my favorite. There are a few tables but I would just recommend ordering to go. Get the Asada tacos with onions and cilantro, you'll be very happy. Also it is a convenience store as well so you can pick up some fun items that you couldn't get in a normal grocery store (meats, snacks, etc). If you're in the area definitely recommend checking out. read more

Food is amazing, service was great and the place was like being in Mexico. Small restaurant with a Mexican market all in one

Food was wonderful. I was looking forward to reordering (DoorDash) until I found a staple in my last bite of tres leches cake cream. read more

La Mexicana - Staple found in tres leches cake cream. - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

We come here often and its quick and reliable. Looks like they are remodeling a bit and it certainly needed a little TLC. I am always shocked by the prices here. I mean seriously did they not get the memo on inflation? A burrito dinner with rice and beans is $8.99. A enchilada meal with rice and beans is $6.99 and a tamale meal is $6.99 with rice and beans. Seriously?? Taco Bell costs more than that. Friendly staff at the restaurant and we always get fast friendly service. Can see this restaurant is a family owned restaurant because workers bring kids in and they are really well mannered. Its not the best ever tasting but its authentic and a great menu with great prices. We will definitely be back when we get our Mexican cravings. read more

La Mexicana - Tamales meal with rice and beans and a burrito dinner with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

See all

So many Mexican restaurants to choose from in the area. This one is one you should check out! Menu is simple and authentic. Every thing is great, no bad choices here. The market inside has the basic ingredients to make amazing traditional dishes. The staff are always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The ambiance is simple, remodel and looking better than ever. read more

Fabulous experience as always. Had a delicious el pastor chimichanga dinner. Great portions for the price, meat was seasoned beautifully, didn't skimp on the cheese. They also have the best rice. I'm bummed I don't live by a location anymore read more

La Mexicana - Chimichanga dinner - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

Best Mexican food in Michigan hands down!! Super authentic and the juice is AMAZING. I come all the way from Sterling heights to eat here. Fireeeeeeee! I'm read more

La Mexicana - a person holding a cup of ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

Really great grocery store that is stocked with what ever you are looking for to make that perfect authentic Mexican dish. I go for the meat - chorizo, flank steak, marinated fajita meat. They also make fresh cheese! read more

The food is authentic and outstandingly good. The people are nice and the service is fast. My new go-to for real Mexican food.

Since my first review I've loved this Mexican Reasturant and have driven the hour drive from my home to come here often sometimes weekly. I'm so bummed that I will not be back after this weeks lunch. I was sitting in the new booths closet to the Cooler . I had just asked for the bill and was putting my food in a take out container when something moving caught my eye crawling up the wall was not one but two cockroaches. They weren't baby's but about the size of a quarter. Had I not moved they could have crawled on my stuff or on the table who knows I was sick to my stomach and shocked to see this. If you are looking for a big free lunch I'd chose somewhere else :( read more

La Mexicana - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

See all

Probably my favorite taco in Oakland county. You can be in and out in under 5 minutes for a to-go order on site. Highly recommend the el pastor tacos and lengua. Worth every penny! read more

I love Mexican food. This is a little diner/market. It isn't clean, but the food and service are great. I've stopped here before for lunch. I happened to be driving by today, was hungry, and I poked my head in to see if they serve breakfast. Thrilled to find out they do!! When I looked them up to do this review, I noticed that it says they open at 10. Glad I didn't look at that first, because I walked in at 9. I had huevos and chorizo, which was great. They also gave me chips and salsa (totally unexpected and very happy to see them hit the table). Super cheap, too. read more

La Mexicana - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

I would call it a 3.5 stars if I could give half stars. The elements are all there, the TLC in the seasoning of the meat is just lacking a little. Looks like a legit Mexican taqueria like I'm used to in more authentic Mexican neighborhoods. Prices are good, $1.89 a taco and they got the usual meat options covered (carne asada, pollo, lengua, chorizo, tripas) I got a carne asada and a pollo taco which were pretty good but could've used more lime and onion/cilantro. They were pretty good - best I've had so far in the greater Detroit area- but still lacking a little on the seasoning category (you can just add some of the great house salsa verde or rojo to compensate though) Also got a chicken burrito to go for dinner later, also a good price at $4.99. It was a pretty good burrito but I wish it had a little Mexican rice and it was again seasoned a bit more. Still a solid place for legit Mexican authentic food at great prices. I was in pretty sold on what I got but it wasn't amazing - I will however go back and investigate the other options next time I'm in the area! read more

See all

Been looking for some authentic Mexican tacos for a while and I think I just found my new favorite spot! read more

La Mexicana - three tacos in a styrofoam container - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

This place is the real deal! The Mexican food here is authentic and amazing. Since I moved from Chicago to the Detroit area, I've been looking for a great Mexican place - this is it!!! Salsa - get the spicy one. It's got a good kick and is really flavorful! Tacos - I've only tried the carne asada and they're outstanding. Tamales - They have them and they're SO DELICIOUS!!! They have the perfect meat to masa ratio. Guacamole - Made fresh and tastes better than if you made it yourself! Breakfast - I had a chorizo and egg scramble. The chorizo is fantastic! Do yourself a favor and stop in for the best mexican around. The only thing that would make this place better would be a liquor license so they could serve beer and margaritas. You won't be able to go to another mexican restaurant after having their food. read more

I wanted this place to be five stats. It definitely had authenticity. The Hot sauce was serious. Not typical gringo crap. Admittedly I got to go food 45 minutes before close so I might not have caught their best. I got a Cubana Torta which was good, it had all the right ingredients. They were just a bit uneven. I would take one bite....magic. next bite all that flavor was missing. Maybe it was tossed together quickly and unevenly. We also had a stuffed pepper which was hot, but not much flavor to offset the heat. I think I need to try again at peak hours sitting down. read more

La Mexicana - Cuban torta - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

Okay, this was freaking awesome. Super affordable and huge portions. This salsa is SOOOOOoooooo delicious. I wasn't a huge fan of the steak (asada...was very dry) that I had tried on a previous visit, but their chicken is TO DIE FOR. I got a chicken quesadilla that was huge! I was going to take a picture for this review but I literally just devoured it. It came with rice and re-fried beans as well that were awesome. I normally NEVER try chicken for anything but this was just the best chicken I think I've ever had. Okay..that may be a bit dramatic but really. Seasoned wonderfully and not dry at all. read more

This place is authentic. Amazing tacos truly like In a street side family restaurant in Puebla or Mexico City. Not fine dining. Also a decent market with quality cuts of meat and Mexican baked goods. read more

La Mexicana - Mexican Stew. Delicious broth with a variety of meat and veggies. With 4 fresh soft corn tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

The look of this place is an eyesore, although the food is amazing. Mexican food not overly priced, it was hot & fresh. Workers were pleasant and they got the carry out order 100% correct. We ordered for multiple people tonight, ranging from Chicken quesadilla combo, Asada quesadilla combo, about 6 different tacos, chips & salsa, guacamole & different burritos. Everything was great! The chicken was cooked perfectly! Everyone has left overs to enjoy as late night snacks or for tomorrow. read more

Not impressed. Despite the way it looked, I tried it anyway. The chicharron wasn't soft like I'm used to when I would get it in my burritos. I found a couple of soft pieces and that was about it. I pretty much ate what little eggs I could find in the eyesore and that's about it. Don't recall how the beans and rice tasted. By the time I got to Detroit, I needed to have something to get the icky feeling that it left in my stomach. I usually have a strong stomach, but this time I think I bit off more than I can chew. read more

La Mexicana - Huevos con chicharron - Mexican Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

Cool place. An authentic taqueria, carniceria, and bakery. Small seating area, but awesome chorizo quesadillas! Generous portions and reasonably priced. A gem of a find and one of the better taquerias in the region. If you think taco bell is Mexican food, do yourself a favor and stay away - this place is authentic! Yum! read more

Best Mexican food I've had in the area. I've been driving from Detroit up to the Clarkston area for a couple weeks and have tried three Mexican places I haven't been before. This place was definitely tops on taste and happened to be the least expensive. The salsa alone is worth the drive to buy a pint. And their rice was perfection. They serve breakfast, have a variety of meat choices as well as shrimp dishes and ceviche, Tortas as well. Two house made sauces plus bottled taco sauce. I had enchiladas w carbon and double rice on the side and it was great. It's attached to a small grocery w a meat counter. Every kind of dried pepper you could possibly need and lots of spices and groceries for home cooking. read more

My first inclination is not to review and let this place a secret, but I decided that it wasn't quite. I feel like I'm in Mexico when I et there. They make some great Tacos l Pastor. Actually the best out side of Arandas, Jalisco. They also have a wonderful super mercado with products not found in Michigan. I eat lunch usually once a week, when I'm not in Mexico. read more

This is a tiny supermercado with a few tables and carryout. Not heavy on the produce, but they do have the marinated meat for tacos and fajitas. I like buying the grape flavored aloe beverage. I learned of this place from metro times best of poll back in the day. It was intimidating to go to since it is soooo small. You will be happy that you did though. It is good and cheap! I ordered chicken and steak soft corn tacos. By far, these tacos were filled with more meat than any other place including downtown detroit. Be careful though, there was a small piece of bone....but for the price and size, I would come again. They have a carry out menu and they do take credit cards. read more

This is truly as good as it gets! The only authentic Mexican food I have had in Michigan. They should be a culinary school for other Mexican restaurants. We go here at least twice a month. Two of my favorite items on the menu are the beef stew and Asada Tacos. If you have not tried it, their stew is amazing! Comes in a bowl the size of your head and filled with a broth to die for. SO GOOD!!! Worth going just for the stew alone. Also try the Asada Tacos with cilantro, chopped onion...I always order fried onions, grilled jalapeno peppers (pull out the seeds) on the side. AMAZING FOOD! read more

super cheap (dinners 5-13$), above average mexican food, plus they have all the fun extras like horchataa and mexican sodas to drink. the salsa was fresh and slightly hot. the beans and rice were obviously made in house and the beans have fresh grated cheese on them. the chicken for my burrito was a little bland and i would have loved to get some shredded marinated chicken, but it was still good and it had a really tasty cheese sauce on top. we also had a chicharone and the skin was perfect. it's a little restaurant in the back of a mexican grocery store and it's good. good and real cheap. love, juston read more

For almost five years now I've lived a mile from La Mexicana #4 and never tried it until recently. Boy have I been missing out!!! I've spent time in Mexico and Arizona where I believe I've had the best Mexican food...and La Mexicana #4 is right up there with the best of what I've had. They have a Restaurant w/ sit down area and carry out, there's also a market with produce and meats AND a bakery. I haven't had anything there that I didn't like and I've tried a number of things to try to make up for lost time. Pricing is reasonable and staff is friendly. We're looking to relocate but I'll make sure to come visit when I'm in the area. read more

Discovered this supermarket/restaurant last year heading to the Renaissance Festival. La Mexicana #4 is the real deal if you want a taste of Mexico. My Mexican born wife swears her mom must have trained the cook! We love the food and highly recommend this establishment. read more

Wish I could give it 2 1/2 stars. Food was average, not great, not poor. Did tacos, enchiladas, and Chorizo and egg burrito. All were decent/average. Price was about what I expected. Dining area is pretty rough/dirty. Service was very pleasant. Not sure I'll be back again, even though it's close to work. Love hole-in-wall restaurants, but usually they shine a bit more than this one did. read more

The food here is authentic and delicious. I had eggs and chicarones. The refried beans are so tasty. Their menu has interesting items like tongue and cheek. This is closest thing to Mexico that I can afford. read more

When I stop here I get 5 or 6 Carne Burritos alla carte to go. I eat only them BL&D until they are gone. I avoid the lettuce and Sour Cream so they heat well. Go no beans and it is a steak overload. Cant say enough. It is the Ernie's Market of Mexican Food. Try the Grape Soda from El Salvador. Awesome. read more