Hot Taco Detroit
Taco restaurant · Foxtown ·
Counter-serve cafe filling tacos & burritos with chicken, steak
Counter-serve cafe filling tacos & burritos with chicken, steak
"I reported that Shawn Harrington, owner of Hot Taco in downtown Detroit, was accused of making violent or racist statements on social media related to nationwide protests, and he never released a statement responding to the criticism." - Brenna Houck
"The taqueria drew public criticism during protests over police brutality when its owner, Sean Harrington, was called out by members of the Detroit community as part of broader social-media-driven demands for accountability from local businesses." - Brenna Houck
"Owned by restaurateur Sean Harrington, this downtown Detroit taqueria was thrust into controversy after screenshots circulated of alleged social-media posts and messages attributed to him that contained racist language and wished harm on protesters. The posts criticized the governor’s “Stay Home” order as “bullshit,” called elected officials hypocrites for attending demonstrations without apparent social distancing, questioned counts of COVID-19 deaths (specifically citing “spring break kids” and “people getting haircuts in Lansing”), and included statements expressing hope for a rising death toll among rioters and those who "screw with small business owners and employees." A critic who challenged these remarks was reportedly met with comments invoking “slave catching” imagery and other racially charged language, and the exchanges culminated with offensive replies that were screenshotted and shared online. The revelations prompted social-media backlash, one-star reviews on Yelp, and calls to boycott the business; the screenshots’ sharer says she will no longer patronize the establishment. The posts have since been taken down, the reporter did not receive a response to outreach, and the owner says he and his family have received threats in response to the fallout." - Brenna Houck
"Hot Taco is another establishment operated by Sean Harrington, located in the same building as Centaur Bar." - Serena Maria Daniels
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