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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

The 27 Best Places To Eat & Drink In Detroit

"“Mexicantown,” also known as Southwest Detroit, is the only place you should go when you’re craving tacos here. There are plenty of overdone, guacamole-made-at-your-table restaurants in the area, but skip those and head to our personal favorite, Taqueria El Rey. This super casual spot is known for its wide variety of tacos and whole grilled chicken, which is cooked under a tent next door. If you don’t feel like tackling an entire bird, choose from their lengthy taco list that includes everything from al pastor to beef tongue." - sara barron, sam faye

La Palapa del Parian in Detroit has a dramatic new look, expanded menu | Eater Detroit

"I followed the couple’s taco-truck roots back to their first truck, launched in 2009 from a car-wash parking lot at Vernor and Dix, and learned that the commissary kitchen that preceded La Palapa supported their fleet — El Parian, Wicho’s Burgers, and El Imperio Mariscos — which remains widely popular; after a lease change they had to relocate one Parian truck and struggled at first to get the word out, but the new Parian truck is now at 8163 West Vernor and two others remain at 4802 Vernor and 1120 Springwells near I-75." - Serena Maria Daniels

Detroit Food Writers Reveal Their Favorite Restaurant Haunts in 2018 - Eater Detroit

"New Seoul Garden, Ima in Madison Heights, Folk, El Parian taco truck." - Brenna Houck

The Diaz family’s trucks anchor Southwest Detroit: al pastor carved from the trompo, suadero, and campechano. Spotlighted by Eater Detroit’s citywide guide, with a steady Vernor presence and a seafood sibling nearby.