There are an unlimited amount of restaurants in Detroit. With new places popping up all over the downtown area, we sometimes forget about the restaurants that have been there for quite sometime. These under-the-radar spots have impeccable food and you just have to go and give them a try.

  1. Taqueria Mi Pueblo

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Christi/Flickr We all know that if you want authentic Mexican cuisine, you go to Mexicantown in Detroit. Most of the spots on the main strip get really busy, but located just outside of it is Taqueria Mi Pueblo, which is just as good with exceptional prices. It’s located at 7278 Dix St, Detroit, MI 48209.

  1. Mercury Burger Bar

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Ron Dollete/Flickr Mercury Burger Bar has delicious burgers, poutine, craft beer and milkshakes. It’s located at 2163 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216.

  1. Mudgie’s Deli

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Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Shop/Facebook Mudgie’s Deli is a nationally recognized artisan sandwich shop in Corktown. It’s hard to spot since it’s located in a small house in the middle of the neighborhood. It’s located at 1300 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48226.

  1. Fish Market

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chapstickaddict/Flickr The Fish Market in Dearborn is a small fish shop where you can purchase fresh fish or have them fry you up a delicious fish dinner. You’ll get some of the best scallops and shrimp here. It’s located at 4355 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126.

  1. Westpoint BBQ

Nationalmuseet /Flickr There are plenty of good barbeque restaurants in Detroit, but this one is exceptionally good. Try their ribs and chicken and don’t be afraid to get messy. It’s located at 25301 Michigan Ave, Dearborn MI 48124.

  1. The Block

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The Block Detroit/Facebook The Block has one of the best happy hours in the downtown area. Their extensive menu features soups, salads, burgers, steak and yummy mac n’ cheese. It’s located at 3919 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.

  1. Phoenicia

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Phoenicia Restaurant/Facebook Phoenicia Restaurant is a great place to get dressed up and take your significant other. It’s a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurant located at 588 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009.

  1. Krakus Restaurant

Vanessa Pike-Russell/Flickr Krakus Restaurant isn’t as popular as Polish Village Cafe or Polonia, but they have the same, if not better, authentic Polish food. It’s located at 12900 Joseph Campau St, Hamtramck, Michigan 48212.

  1. Duly’s Place

Duly’s Place/Facebook

stu_spivack/Flickr If you’re looking for a late night coney dog, check out Duly’s Place. It’s been approved by Anthony Bourdain and has served the city for almost 100 years. It’s located at 5458 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209.

  1. Dime Store

Dime Store/Facebook Have brunch anytime of the day at the Dime Store. Everything on their menu sounds delicious. It’s located inside the Chrysler House at 719 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226.

  1. Supino Pizzeria

Supino Pizzeria/Facebook Supino’s serves delicious New York-style pizza in Eastern Market. They also have beer, wine and cocktails. They are located at 2457 Russell St. Detroit, MI 48207.

  1. Detroit Vegan Soul

Detroit Vegan Soul/Facebook

Detroit Vegan Soul/Facebook Have you ever had BBQ tofu? Detroit Vegan Soul serves up healthy, vegan alternatives to traditional soul food. They are located at 8029 Agnes St, Detroit, MI 48214.

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Ian Freimuth/Flickr

Christi/Flickr

We all know that if you want authentic Mexican cuisine, you go to Mexicantown in Detroit. Most of the spots on the main strip get really busy, but located just outside of it is Taqueria Mi Pueblo, which is just as good with exceptional prices. It’s located at 7278 Dix St, Detroit, MI 48209.

Mercury Burger Bar/Facebook

Ron Dollete/Flickr

Mercury Burger Bar has delicious burgers, poutine, craft beer and milkshakes. It’s located at 2163 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216.

VasenkaPhotography/Flickr

Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Shop/Facebook

Mudgie’s Deli is a nationally recognized artisan sandwich shop in Corktown. It’s hard to spot since it’s located in a small house in the middle of the neighborhood. It’s located at 1300 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48226.

AKZOphoto/Flickr

chapstickaddict/Flickr

The Fish Market in Dearborn is a small fish shop where you can purchase fresh fish or have them fry you up a delicious fish dinner. You’ll get some of the best scallops and shrimp here. It’s located at 4355 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126.

Nationalmuseet /Flickr

There are plenty of good barbeque restaurants in Detroit, but this one is exceptionally good. Try their ribs and chicken and don’t be afraid to get messy. It’s located at 25301 Michigan Ave, Dearborn MI 48124.

The Block Detroit/Facebook

The Block has one of the best happy hours in the downtown area. Their extensive menu features soups, salads, burgers, steak and yummy mac n’ cheese. It’s located at 3919 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.

Phoenicia Restaurant/Facebook

Phoenicia Restaurant is a great place to get dressed up and take your significant other. It’s a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurant located at 588 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009.

Vanessa Pike-Russell/Flickr

Krakus Restaurant isn’t as popular as Polish Village Cafe or Polonia, but they have the same, if not better, authentic Polish food. It’s located at 12900 Joseph Campau St, Hamtramck, Michigan 48212.

Duly’s Place/Facebook

stu_spivack/Flickr

If you’re looking for a late night coney dog, check out Duly’s Place. It’s been approved by Anthony Bourdain and has served the city for almost 100 years. It’s located at 5458 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209.

Dime Store/Facebook

Have brunch anytime of the day at the Dime Store. Everything on their menu sounds delicious. It’s located inside the Chrysler House at 719 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226.

Supino Pizzeria/Facebook

Supino’s serves delicious New York-style pizza in Eastern Market. They also have beer, wine and cocktails. They are located at 2457 Russell St. Detroit, MI 48207.

Detroit Vegan Soul/Facebook

Have you ever had BBQ tofu? Detroit Vegan Soul serves up healthy, vegan alternatives to traditional soul food. They are located at 8029 Agnes St, Detroit, MI 48214.

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