El Rey de las Arepas

Breezy red & white villa-style dining area & lounge offering Mexican fare with hefty toppings.

Massive taqueria supplies Mexican faves & handmade tortillas plus weekend Latin dance nights.

Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.

A stylish, intimate spot in Corktown, this elevated Thai eatery serves up spicy dishes and vibrant cocktails in a lively atmosphere.

Buddy's, the original Detroit pizza joint since 1946, serves up addictive square slices with a crispy crust in a nostalgic, welcoming vibe.

Lively restaurant featuring traditional Spanish small plates as well as wine & cocktails.

Mudgie’s Deli is a Corktown treasure, blending house-smoked sandwiches, hearty soups, and craft brews with a cozy vibe and top-notch service.

Polished hotel offering rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows & 42-inch TVs, plus access to a casino. This hotel's soaring modern glass tower, overlooking Detroit's historic Greektown commercial and entertainment district, is a 2-minute walk from the Greektown People Mover station (SkyTrain). The chic, contemporary rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, plus free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and walk-in showers. Suite upgrades include pull-out sofas and marble bathrooms. Parking is free. Guests enter the casino (slots, tables, live poker) via a skywalk from the hotel, which also features 2 restaurants, a sports bar, a fitness room and a business center.

Pub grub, cocktails & draft beer served in an old-school live music venue, which has a rooftop deck.

Tucked in Corktown, this cozy spot serves up delicious Detroit-style deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas, plus cocktails and craft beer, perfect post-Michigan Central Station.