Taqueria "La Palapa"

"La Palapa del Parian is the first brick and mortar restaurant that the Diaz family of El Parian food trucks opened in early 2020. Prior to launching its full-scale indoor dining area and robust menu of traditional Mexican entrees, the spot operated as an outdoor taco stand with limited seating. These days, the outdoor dining area is enclosed — and showcases a mural and decorative papel picado — to ensure protection from the elements, no matter the time of year." - Serena Maria Daniels

"La Palapa del Parian offers a redesigned space that pays homage to small-town plazas in Jalisco, Mexico. The taqueria features a variety of Mexican specialties and a venue for ticketed tasting-menu events." - Serena Maria Daniels

"La Palapa del Parian is hosting “Ofrendas de Mexico,” a five-course tasting and cocktail menu that celebrates the many flavors of Mexican cuisine. Expect dishes created by La Palapa general manager Eddie Vargas, including crema de huitlacoche, cazuelas de mariscos, a variety of mole recipes, a “blind” course featuring the southwest Detroit coffee pop-up Cafecito Alvarez, and more. Tickets go for $95.99." - Serena Maria Daniels

"The Diaz family’s popular taqueria is hosting El Grito Mexican dinner, featuring a four-course tasting and tequila menu at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Sept. 16). To eat, sopa de chile poblano, pozole verde de puerco, tostada de salpicón de mariscos, and a sope de arrachera with huitlacoche — otherwise known as corn smut and a rare find in these parts." - Serena Maria Daniels

"La Palapa del Parian, opened by Nancy Diaz-Lopez and Ramon Luis 'Wicho' Diaz in early 2020, offers a unique dining experience inspired by Mexican plazas. The restaurant underwent a dramatic renovation after a fire in March 2021, featuring rustic wood paneling, a brick and granite bar, and equipale barrel chairs imported from Mexico. The menu includes a variety of traditional and unique Mexican dishes, alongside a robust selection of tequila-based drinks. The restaurant regularly hosts elegant dinner parties, tequila and mezcal tastings, and other special events." - Serena Maria Daniels