Detroit’s Best Mexican Restaurants | Eater Detroit

"Residents of Berkley can look to an unexpected space for note-worthy tacos and other Mexican specialties. Chef Amado Lopez was named a 2023 James Beard semifinalist in the Emerging Chef category for his work during the pandemic to transform the former Atomic Dawg restaurant from a fledgling diner to a pop-up operation, and eventually a full-time taqueria. The specialty here is braised meats, such as the pork braised in red chiles, as well as vegetarian and vegan options, like the mushroom taco or vegan beans and rice. Guests still thinking about those Atomic hot dogs can reminisce while enjoying Amado’s Sonoran dogs topped with bacon, green chiles, and garnishes of pickled onion, jalapeño, and roasted chile sauce. Online ordering is available." - Serena Maria Daniels