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Oct 5, 2017

Phillips Bar-B-Que II

When you realize that this BBQ joint doesn't allow you to get the side order of mac-and-cheese as a side for your spare ribs, but requires you to order them as an additional side, you might be put off.

Oct 5, 2017

Nonna's

Grab two slices of the bacon-Alfredo pie from this pizza shop if you're sprinting to the train and need something to hit the spot before you get on.

Pizzeria Giove
Oct 5, 2017

Pizzeria Giove

If you think Bobby Flay can throw down, then head to this pizzeria for pies from the man who he lost to on Food Network's Throwdown.

Denino's
Oct 5, 2017

Denino's Pizzeria Tavern

Staten Island has more than its fair share of phenomenal pizza spots, but Denino’s is by far the most destination-worthy.

Reggiano's Brick Oven Pizza & Cafe
Oct 5, 2017

Reggiano's Brick Oven Pizza & Cafe

Go for the house pie at this Staten Island eatery -- the house pie with a side of the house wings.

Mad Mex
Oct 5, 2017

Mad Mex

Relive college days at this haunt with a Big Azz margarita -- brain freeze impending -- a red velvet quesadilla (that's sadly, doesn't come with frosting), and wings.

Mexicantown Bakery
Oct 5, 2017

Mexicantown Bakery

Empanadas, cornbread muffins, and cannoli make this bakery a must-visit on any trip to Mexicantown -- morning, noon, or night.

Armando's DET
Oct 5, 2017

Armando's Mexican Cuisine

Armando’s has a lunch buffet featuring botanas, bean burritos, and cheese enchiladas, and also keeps their party patio open until 4am, serving margaritas, mojitos, daiquiris, and sangria.

Mexican Village DET
Oct 5, 2017

Mexican Village Restaurant

As the oldest Mexican restaurant in Mexicantown -- and according to them, the oldest in Detroit -- this 50+ year old institution is a behemoth, with six dining rooms and an upstairs bar.

Los Galanes DET
Oct 5, 2017

Los Galanes

While you could take the easy way out and go with a few tacos wrapped in doughy flour tortillas, take our advice and order the wet burrito, which comes grilled instead of baked and doused in mole.

Mi Pueblo
Oct 5, 2017

Taqueria Mi Pueblo

Mexican beer -- or tequila, as this taqueria's bar is well stocked -- will square off perfectly with botana (chips with chorizo, fried beans, melted cheese, and basically a garden of toppings) and any three tacos for a cheap and filling dinner.

Taqueria Nuestra Familia DET
Oct 5, 2017

Taqueria Nuestra Familia

Punch up your taco experience by opting for the lomo (shredded pork loin) or steamed beef tripe, beef heart, or beef tongue varieties at this Mexicantown spot.