20 Detroit restaurants perfect for celebrating National Taco Day

By on Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 12:55 pm

Today is National Taco Day, making it the perfect day to indulge in your favorite handheld food. Lucky for you, Detroit is home to literally dozens of taco destinations that you can feast your eyes on.

Whether you're looking for the authentic eats of Southwest, or enjoy gringo tacos guilt-free, there's something for everyone today!

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Taqueria Nuestra Familia 7400 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @hugobangz

Taqueria Nuestra Familia


7400 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @hugobangz
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Tacos El Caballo 1445 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @ollie_cole8

Tacos El Caballo


1445 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @ollie_cole8
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El Asador Steakhouse 1312 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @elasadordetroit

El Asador Steakhouse


1312 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @elasadordetroit
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Tamaleria Nuevo Leon 2669 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48216 Photo courtesy of @srozz428

Tamaleria Nuevo Leon


2669 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48216
Photo courtesy of @srozz428
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Señor Lopez 7146 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210 Photo courtesy of @coolguybry

Señor Lopez


7146 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
Photo courtesy of @coolguybry
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Taqueria El Nacimiento 7400 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @dinedrinkdetroit

Taqueria El Nacimiento


7400 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @dinedrinkdetroit
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Los Altos Restaurant 7056 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @chowdowndetroit

Los Altos Restaurant


7056 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @chowdowndetroit
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Armando’s Mexican Restaurant 4242 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @chefronb

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant


4242 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @chefronb
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Calexico 1040 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226> Photo courtesy of Calexico Detroit

Calexico


1040 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226>
Photo courtesy of Calexico Detroit
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Carnival Fresh Mex 645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Photo courtesy of @chowdowndetroit

Carnival Fresh Mex


645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
Photo courtesy of @chowdowndetroit
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Dos Locos Tacos 10337 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212 Photo courtesy of @dos_locos_tacos

Dos Locos Tacos


10337 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
Photo courtesy of @dos_locos_tacos
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Los Galanes 3362 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216 Photo courtesy of @rachdesire

Los Galanes


3362 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Photo courtesy of @rachdesire
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Taqueria Lupitas 3443 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216 Photo courtesy of @d.tizzy

Taqueria Lupitas


3443 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Photo courtesy of @d.tizzy
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Xochimilco Restaurant 3409 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216 Photo courtesy of @max_theheartattack

Xochimilco Restaurant


3409 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Photo courtesy of @max_theheartattack
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El Taco Veloz 4614 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Photo courtesy of @hass_ali

El Taco Veloz


4614 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Photo courtesy of @hass_ali
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Hot Taco 2233 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Photo courtesy of @munchinwithmichael

Hot Taco


2233 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Photo courtesy of @munchinwithmichael
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Alley Taco 418 W Willis St, Detroit, MI 48201 Photo courtesy of @alleytacodet

Alley Taco


418 W Willis St, Detroit, MI 48201
Photo courtesy of @alleytacodet
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Imperial 22828 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 Photo courtesy of @imperial_ferndale

Imperial


22828 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
Photo courtesy of @imperial_ferndale
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Bakersfield 3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Photo courtesy of @bakersfielddet

Bakersfield


3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Photo courtesy of @bakersfielddet
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Taqueria El Rey 4730 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Photo courtesy of @takeamegabite

Taqueria El Rey


4730 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Photo courtesy of @takeamegabite
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