El Taco Veloz

Got a couple of tacos here on a Tuesday at 5:15 PM when I stopped by for groceries at Marcus Market. I was pleasantly surprised by the food! I will definitely be back. It wasn’t extraordinary, but it was a VERY decent meal and the price was great. My two chicken tacos and rice dinner was around ~8.35. I wouldn’t go out of my way to hit this spot up, but it’s a really nice change of pace if you’re local in the area and want some affordable, solid tacos. The rice was tasty and cooked well. Id prefer this over Condados any day!!!

The food was good. The chicken and beef biarra taste good. My first choice would be the corn. Nice place to get some quick good food.

Love the quesabirria tacos here!

The tacos were so good. I will be going here again

Great food. Limited seating. More of a carry out spot.

idk how this place has 4 stars. ordered a taco dinner with lemonade. I got a water with lemon and a bean taco i think? I’m not sure how you give someone a bean taco i spit it out because I accepted chicken but got mush and onions. hope the cook can afford to go to culinary school after scamming people out of their order. never again

This place is amazing. I'm so glad I found this place. Great prices. Tha Taco dinner and the Burrito dinner are the bomb!

First time I came my tacos were so overcooked that it was hard to get past the burnt taste, but hey, I was hungry and it was sort of edible. Took a while to come back. Tried it out again today, get all the way home, got a burrito instead of tacos lol but I can’t eat gluten so I guess I’m out of luck. 2 for 2 now. I just want to eat man.

Their reviews are spotty, but I always get great service. The young men that are cashiers when I go are always pleasant.Been going for several years, food is always fresh & affordable.

This place is great. It's relatively cheap in comparison to the area, it's quick, and conveniently located inside a grocery store with a parking lot. Hands down the best thing on their menu was the al pastor. The chips and salsa are really good too. Also it's every time I've been in it's the same two people working and they're so nice.

Solid tacos conveniently located in a market! Pros: good quality, quick service, nice employees, affordable (I wish the taco spots near me were as affordable as el taco veloz!), love the charred pepper and onions on the side Cons: good quality but it's not the best taco I've had Pro tip: go on Tuesdays for $1.50 tacos! I definitely would like to come back sometime and try more of their flavors!

Customer service was terrible. Watched they guy at the counter hang up the phone on the person trying to order. Then was rude to me because I wanted to change my order so I walked out to get tacos somewhere else.

Food is always delicious. Great place to eat! I have eaten here over 30 times never once was I dissatisfied. This is definitely a go to!

I tried for the first time by ordering through doordash and I was basically catfished. The quesadillas are the size of a taco and wasn't even cut in half but it was decent tasting. The burrito came room temperature and wasn't exactly good, it was dry. Not even the sour cream and salsa could save it. I believe in supporting small businesses but this was definitely Mid

Ugh This place was halfway decent when it first opened. Food wasn't great but it was cheap and decent. Counter staff was friendly enough. But it's been going downhill ever since. Now the prices are outrageous for the portion size and quality. It's about as Mexican as Taco Bell. Greasy, nasty, poor quality ingredients, flavorless, zero authenticity, overpriced, bad service, charging more than the prices listed on the menu... officially the last time ever going back. Sadly bad to the point we didn't even finish our food.

$7 for a "burrito" that is literally just meat and lettuce with a little bit of sour cream wrapped very loosely in a tortilla. The meat is actually tasty but its a joke of a burrito

Stopped by the market to get a smoothie and decided to try the quesadilla at El Taco. I ordered shrimp with a side of avocado. Yummy! I found my favorite lunch item! The shrimp were tender, the cheese was gooey and the avocado was freshly sliced. Quesadillas are only $3, avocado, is an extra $1 or so.

This place is great. Located inside of Marcus Market on Second St. just south of Wayne State's campus. I got the pastor (spicy pork) burrito with rice and beans. The burrito was great, the pork was very juicy and flavorful. Not really spicy, but I have a good spice tolerance so might be spicy for others. The beans were thin rather than a thick refried beans and tasty. The rice was bland. It also comes with a roasted jalapeño, grilled onion, and lime wedge. Service was fast and staff friendly. Will be frequenting here often since this is the only real Mexican within walking distance of campus.

I love their veggie tacos.. i've tried several other places and they are not as good I'm glad I actually found this place and the delivery is fast

authentic Mexican food in a contemporary hipster general market/craft beer store. Surprisingly high quality ingredients, flavorful, and authentic....way better than the tacos at Bakersfield, Detroit... if you're a local, stop in, get some delicious carry out tacos etc. and a 6 pack of craft brews. It's the perfect night in :3

Shrimp tacos and vegan tacos are where it's at over here! The grilled a veggie are so delicious that go with the tacos, and even after having order too many and eating one much later it was still warm because of the way it was wrapped hours later. This looks like a hole in the wall place and those are my favorite type of places to get the food... it is quirky and different and I really enjoyed getting a few street style tacos from this place.

El Taco Veloz is much better than Alley Taco, which once occupied the same space next to Juice Joint in the back of the venerable Marcus Market. Everybody says it's better. The ingredients taste fresher, portions are bigger, you get a big jalapeno with most everything and it's just more authentic. I knew I needed to give ETV a better ranking than AT, and I figured 4 stars would be sufficient. I work two jobs, one across the street and one down the block from El Taco Veloz and I do recommend it, but sometimes I just get burned out on it. This might be more of a thing with Mexican food in general, but I can only eat so much of it. Like, Thai or sushi I could eat every single day til I die. But there's enough days where I don't feel like El Taco Veloz to keep me from vaulting it into the vaunted five star range. Well, I was stunned to see I once gave Alley Taco four stars as well. I was thinking I should write an update dropping AT from the three I thought I gave it down to two. Midtown still has virtually nothing in the way of Mexican food so I think the desire for something not found in this neighborhood made me overestimate it. That, and they just seemed to be more on their A game in the beginning. (The health department closed down El Taco Veloz for a brief time when they first opened up and word was it was on account of the state Alley Taco left things in!) Alley Taco has new digs over on Willis now. I haven't been inside there, nor do I plan on it. If you don't trust me, just ask around. Word of mouth is strongly in favor of El Taco Veloz and against Alley Taco. Tuesdays are $1.50 taco days and the place is banging at lunch and in the early evening. I try to come in around 9 as the crowd has usually dissipated but it's not close enough to closing for me to be a pain in the ass. On other days I usually get chorizo quesadillas, though I sometimes switch it up. I usually like red salsa, but here the green is really good. They give you a nice big cup of it, too, even if you don't order chips. The TV is usually showing soccer or Pixar movies. And you can always grab snacks and beverages from Marcus to go with your meal. If we're not in the midst of brutal winter conditions like right now, you can eat out front on the patio. Sometimes the sequel is actually better than the original. Empire Strikes Back is better than the original Star Wars, The Road Warrior is superior to Mad Max and El Taco Veloz crushes Alley Taco.

Okay, so I stopped here for the first time yesterday after reading all the good reviews and because they are close to where I work. I ordered chicken and steak tacos and a quesadilla just to try it. Although everything had some taste to it, there were bones in my chicken tacos. And why no cheese on the tacos? Also, I didn't get my quesadilla. I don't think I'll be back.

Located inside Marcus market, this hidden gem is one of my favorite places to eat in midtown. Their tacos are consistently great, and the staff are friendly as well. There isn't much room to dine in (and dine in is closed right now due to COVID), but this place is great for a quick bite.

They changed their $1.50 tues/thur special to $2 :( Still my go-to taco spot. Flavors are good and you dont have to order 10 tacos to get full

Can't really think of a better taco spot in Midtown. Although the chicken tacos can be a bit dry, the grilled veggies and the sauce definitely makes up for it! I like to get mine with roasted peppers and melted cheese on top. They also have Taco Tuesday deals.

This is a hidden treasure in the middle of Midtown. I've been here about 5 times now, and have to say that this place is great. All of the ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the orders don't take more than a couple of minutes. Go for the shrimp burrito, or the pork for your main. Enjoy the spicy grilled jalapeños and onions that come with your tacos as well. I also love that you can get anything in a salad format as well. Feel free to grab wine, a smoothy, or other snacks from marvelous market while you're waiting for your order.

El Taco Veloz is my go-to taco joint when I make a pit stop at Marcus Market. Their customer service is wonderful and the prices are very reasonable. The street-style tacos here hit the spot when you need to grab a quick bite for the road. The meats are always tender and juicy, while the tortilla is still hot from the grill. For me, the most important part is they don't overdo the onions and cilantro! When you bite into a taco, you get a proper balance of meats, tortilla, and veggies. I also love how they include the sauces on the side and even some greens to complement your meal. My faves include Al Pastor, Chorizo, and any of their Quesdaillas (SO CHEESY AND SCRUMPTIOUS!!). You know this spot is authentic because their meat options also include Tripa and Cabeza! Can't wait to come back.

The food is good but my gripe is with the service. Two days in a row I've called to place an order for carry-out only to be placed on hold for over 15 minutes before I gave up and called somewhere else. Unfortunately I'm too busy to come in during lunch rush, order, and wait around for 15 to 20 minutes for my food. I'm also too busy to be on hold for that long just to place an order. I'll probably give it one more shot but if the same thing happens I guess I'll have to say goodby to those tasty burritos. I don't have this issue with any of my other preferred lunch spots.

The whole team does a great job from start to finish. Food is fresh and tasty, lots of options.

This hidden gem located within Marcus Market is phenomenal. I am able to order possibly the best tacos in midtown and grab a beverage from the market to enjoy with my lunch! As someone who does not go out of their way to make a yelp review, I made sure that this place is going to get the recognition it deserves! Phenomenal tacos at a ridiculously good price. No wonder why I come here weekly! :))

Terrible Customer Service today around 12:30 pm. I walk up to the counter the Young Hispanic man just stares at Me as if he waiting on me to Greet him and ask for his Order!! I ask about a few items I see on the Board and he tells me to look at the Menu and gestures towards a stack of menus. I ask for 3 chicken tacos. He ask Mild or Hot?, I say mild. I ask for Sour cream. I get my order roll to my destination and ready to eat. There is a large Hot pepper on the Tacos, And of course No Spur Cream. I should of went right back up there But I thought what's the Point. Just tell my Coworkers about the Bad Service and Never Go Back!!

Been to this spot many times. The tacos are good. Maybe lacking flavor a little bit, compared to their competitors. Typically though its solid and the service is good. Only this time i had some young girl give me crap because she forgot to give me a side of sour cream. She challenged me over a fifty cent side of sour cream. She gave me this look (you know the type). Then I overheard her and the cook making fun of me for insisting that I did in fact order it and paid (i can speak spanish, you rude mothers). Also, I ordered green sauce. Next time write it all down, if you have such a bad memory. Don't drag what is normally a good business down. Thanks. Also, i want my tip back.

Great tacos and quesadillas!! Quick service and parking is usually a quick in and out for lunch.

Cheap and usually tasty: I recommend the pastor over any other meats or proteins. Inconsistent portions: Sometimes, tacos are filled plentifully; other times, it seems like a half portion. I never know how many tacos will fill me because of this.

This place just opened and I love it already! Their prices are great (better than Alley Taco which was here previously) and they are extremely fast. They are currently adding more things to their menu.

Weeeeaaak ! I'm a full blooded Mexican guy from LA so I stopped by to check this place out and like I said weeeeaak .. it's like they tried too hard to make it authentic Mexican food but they're not, also their meat was a little dry and tasted different, maybe dog or cat idk lol but I don't recommend this place .. also doesn't help that the "owner" or whoever that little man inside is rude and grumpy plus they're not even Mexican .. COME ON .. don't trust a Mexican eatery if they're not Mexican !

This place is the truth... went for the first time on a Tuesday..$1.50 chicken, steak and veggie taco day... amazing tacos... I had 2 chicken, 2 steak and 1 shrimp taco... delicious... with the hot salsa and grilled jalapeño, off the hook... highly recommend on any day of the week

Food is great! Cheap and legit. The corn tortillas are a little thick, but still great. Get the beef tacos and torta.

Came in here because I was hungry and I saw that they had Mexican food and honestly food was bland and had no flavor to it. I tried their chicken and carne asada. Bring your own spices because these tacos really don't have any flavor to them.

I love this restaurant! I would recommend getting their shrimp tacos. They are my favorite but everything is great there. The restaurant is clean and the staff are so nice. Only downfall is that it's inside a store but you can buy alcohol to compensate.

Outstanding service and quality food. Adds grilled onions and roasted jalapeños with tacos. Excellent home made salsa too. I order carry out here regularly. Very reasonably priced.

I'm so sad... I used to be obsessed with taco Veloz but they fell off big time. I'm not sure if they're under new ownership but the food and service have both suffered. They don't even give you lime wedges, sautéed onion, and a grilled pepper anymore. WAH!

Delicious! Just as good as many taco places in Mexicantown (many times better than Alley Taco, sorry). It's so lovely to not have to drive all the way there to get a nice and cheap taco. Best deal is their $1.50 tacos on Tuesday, which are bigger than traditional tacos. My favorite is definitely chorizo, but even the vegetarian options were great. Also recommend their drinks! Fast and friendly service, and I'm waiting for the next Tuesday to come :)

The best take-out in Detroit. Incredible food, staff, and green salsa! I've been going since it opened and their consistency is remarkable. A true gem!

Affordable food, tastes great, fast service! All I could ask for from a quick lunch on the go or a late night meal in Mexican style. :)

Best spot. Great tacos and quesadillas. Also their green salsa is to die for. Would absolutely recommend them!

Amazing food, I choose to dine at El Taco Veloz weekly for my taco fix. I recommend this place to any and everyone.

This joint wasn't authentic from any where.. I don't know why previous reviewer said that which made me go there. The cook was middle eastern n place owned by Indian not Mexican; however, tacos were ok.. didn't like the rice n beans though.

My friends speak highly of this place. I was so excited to try these tacos, I love how they have options with no meat. The thing is, for my first time trying, both my friends and I were disappointed. For a place that is highlighted on Taco Tuesday and having options for non meat, OUR TACOS WERE BARELY FILLED! I had two shrimp tacos and one mushroom/veggie taco, and my veggie taco had more filling then the two shrimp tacos combined along with my friends shrimp taco. I was so disappointed. I had such high hopes for this place but the taco's were basically filled like how potato chip bags are filled, not even halfway. Maybe i'll come back if they decide to give what we pay for, but for now, it's a hard pass.

This is a charming little counter with the most amazing food you will ever imagine. Although it's a small business the food is spectacular

Never a bad experience here! Employees are great. Food is authentic and fresh and they are very generous with their portions. By far the best taco place in the area.

Great place reasonably priced always great food made fresh and quickly. I recommend this place for carry out as there is only country space.

This place is literally my favorite place to eat in Midtown. The food is great and the people are so nice. I used to eat here all of the time when I lived in Midtown (literally at least 3 times a week). My boyfriend still asks to eat there whenever he comes in town to visit.