El Parian 1 taco truck

Mexican restaurant · Vernor Junction

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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Detroit

"Southwest Detroit is arguably the taco truck capital of the city and the Diaz family, who runs the El Parian mobile food trucks, in many ways lead the pack. With several locations — some that go under their own distinct names and deliver unique concepts — that can reliably be found at the same address daily, El Parian offers fiery and slightly tangy tacos al pastor, complete with slivers of pineapple; tacos campechano (asada mixed with chorizo); and tacos filled with tender cuts of suadero. For fans of mariscos, hit up its sister seafood truck, El Imperio, at 7812-7816 Vernor Highway for a variety of seafood cocktails, citrusy ceviche served on top of crispy tostadas, and even chilled oysters. While the locations are pretty consistent, be sure to follow Parian’s social media accounts for updates." - Serena Maria Daniels

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8163 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209 Get directions

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