Taqueria "La Palapa"
Restaurant · Vernor Junction
1633 Lawndale St, Detroit, MI 48209
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Highlights
Authentic Mexican cuisine with signature tacos & crafted cocktails
Authentic Mexican cuisine with signature tacos & crafted cocktails
"Southwest Detroit is arguably the taco truck capital of the city, and one family (headed by Nancy Diaz-Lopez and her husband Ramon Luis “Wicho” Diaz) has been at the vanguard of that trajectory for close to two decades. Their fleet of mobile food trucks is set up throughout the neighborhood, offering a range of tacos, mariscos, and burgers. Much of the fare from the taco trucks can also be found at the Diazes’ flagship sit-down restaurant, La Palapa del Parian, including a Mexican-style hot dog, comprised of a chicken sausage wrapped in bacon, and topped with tomato, onion, jalapeño, mayo, sour cream, and ketchup. This spot takes reservations, and online ordering is available." - Brenna Houck
"Southwest Detroit is arguably the taco truck capital of the city, and one family headed by Nancy Diaz-Lopez and her husband Ramon Luis “Wicho” Diaz have been at the vanguard of that trend. Their fleet of mobile food trucks is set up throughout the neighborhood — with offerings ranging from mariscos, citrusy ceviche served on top of crispy tostadas, and chilled oysters from El Imperio, at 7812-7816 Vernor Highway to Mexican-style burgers, tacos al pastor, quesadillas, and other classics available at its other trucks. For more of a sit-down dining experience, the duo opened a flagship physical location, the Eater Award-winning La Palapa del Parian, featuring much of the duo’s taqueria offerings, along with traditional specialties like pork short ribs in salsa verde and freshly made carnitas. Grab a seat on the enclosed patio and then watch your friendly taquero do their thing behind the nearby plancha, where they’re busy assembling tacos al pastor fresh off the trompo." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Southwest Detroit is arguably the taco truck capital of the city, and one family headed by Nancy Diaz-Lopez and her husband Ramon Luis “Wicho” Diaz have been at the vanguard of that trajectory for close to two decades. Their fleet of mobile food trucks is set up throughout the neighborhood — with offerings ranging from mariscos, citrusy ceviche served on top of crispy tostadas, and chilled oysters from El Imperio to Mexican-style burgers, tacos al pastor, quesadillas, and other classics available at their other trucks. For more of a sit-down dining experience, head to the Eater Award-winning La Palapa del Parian, featuring much of the duo’s taqueria offerings, along with traditional specialties like pork short ribs in salsa verde and freshly made carnitas. A spacious bar designed to replicate a rustic cantina in the highlands of Jalisco features a variety of margaritas, palomas, Mexican beers, and nonalcoholic aguas frescas and bottled soda pops. This spot takes reservations and online ordering is available." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Southwest Detroit is arguably the taco truck capital of the city, and one family headed by Nancy Diaz-Lopez and her husband Ramon Luis “Wicho” Diaz have been at the vanguard of that trajectory for close to two decades. Their fleat of mobile food trucks are set up throughout the neighborhood — with offerings ranging from mariscos, citrusy ceviche served on top of crispy tostadas, and chilled oysters from El Imperio, at 7812-7816 Vernor Highway to Mexican-style burgers, tacos al pastor, quesadillas, and other classics available at its other trucks. For more of a sit-down dining experience, the duo opened a flagship physical location, the Eater Award-winning La Palapa del Parian, featuring much of the duo’s taqueria offerings, along with traditional specialties like pork short ribs in salsa verde and freshly made carnitas. A spacious bar designed to replicate a rustic cantina in the highlands of Jalisco features a variety of margaritas, palomas, Mexican beers, and nonalcoholic aguas frescas and bottled soda pops. Vibe check: Come for weekend brunch, order a bowl of pozole or menudo or a towering shrimp cocktail and a bucket of cervezas for the table while taking in live performances featuring regional Mexican music." - Serena Maria Daniels
"The flagship location of the El Parian hospitality group in the Springwells neighborhood, this spot has hosted pop-up dining experiences and culturally relevant events — from tequila tastings to Lotería nights — organized by visiting chefs and the group’s operators." - Serena Maria Daniels
