It's time to award some cool points to that cold country due north (other than Windsor) of the D. When Reader's Digest Canada set out to create their dream Detroit vacation, they went surprisingly deep, shouting out fave hometown attractions like Cafe D'Mongos, MOCAD, Russell Street Deli and the Dequindre Cut. Thanks to RD for giving credit to "idealistic citizens and entrepreneurs, downtown farmers, independent artists" who, along with big-ticket investments, help make the city a seriously rad getaway destination.
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With a roughly 48,000-strong Hispanic and Latin American population, Detroit is home to awesome Latin food. Although there's local debate as to the parameters of "authentic" Mexicantown versus "the touristy part," both offer delicious options and great shopping. Google-Map and visit Taquiera El Ray, a family-friendly hole-in-the-wall that's short on style, but high on service and Guadalajara-style eats. For cheap and tasty tamales to go, check out Tamaleria Restaurant Nuevo Leon.
The numerous neighbourhood supermercados make it easy to inexpensively equip your kitchen with a tortilla press and condiments so you can recreate that D-Town deliciousness at home.
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