The west side of Detroit consists of neighborhoods like Mexicantown, Corktown and Briggs and features attractions like Roosevelt Park and the Motor City Casino. The area also features a variety of restaurants. Among these establishments are Mexican restaurants that reflect the culture of Mexicantown, casual sports bars that honor Detroit's sports teams like the Tigers and the Red Wings, and upscale, French cafes.
Mexican Town Restaurant is located along Bagley in the Mexicantown neighborhood of west Detroit, from which the establishment gets its name. The menu begins with 14 appetizers, such as the calamari and octopus salad and the queso flameado, a combination of Mexican sausage and melted cheese with tortilla chips. A signature entree is the fajitas, which are available with beef, chicken, shrimp, Mexican sausage or a combination. The restaurant is also known for its house-made tamales made with beef, chicken or pork. The bar specializes in margaritas. Mexican Town Restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted. Casual attire is acceptable. They offer a childrens menu.
Mexican Town Restaurant
3457 Bagley
Detroit, MI 48216
313-841-5811
mexicantownrestaurant.com
Nemo's is in the Corktown area of west Detroit. The restaurant previously won third-place in the "Best Sports Bars in the United States" ratings from "Sports Illustrated" magazine. The restaurant is known for its burgers, which come with a choice of cheeses like blue or Swiss. A salmon burger is also featured on the menu as well as other sandwiches, such as the BLT, the Reuben and the liverwurst. The restaurant also makes one or two fresh soups each day with selections including navy bean, seafood bisque and tomato-basil ravioli. Nemo's serves lunch daily and has a limited dinner menu. The restaurant stays open late every evening. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is appropriate. The restaurant has a free shuttle available for Red Wings, Lions and Tigers home games.
Nemo's
1384 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
313-965-2633
nemosdetroit.com
Also located in Corktown, Le Petit Zinc is a French-style cafe named after the French slang phrase for "neighborhood bar." Crepes are a specialty of the house, and the restaurant offers 15 varieties, such as the lemon and sugar or the honey. Savory crepes are also featured like the smoked salmon and hard-boiled egg or the goat cheese, spinach and pine nut. A signature entree is the ratatouille, a vegetarian stew that contains eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, onions and tomatoes. The menu also includes platters of charcuterie, artisanal cheeses and smoked salmon as well as sandwiches and salads. Hours and days of operation for Le Petit Zinc vary seasonally. Reservations are suggested. Business casual attire is the norm.
Le Petit Zinc
1055 Trumbull St.
Detroit, MI 48216
313-963-2805
lepetitzincdetroit.com
