Looking for a mouthwatering Latin American meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Latin American restaurants around Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Pollo Chapin
Topping the list is Pollo Chapin. Located at 2054 Junction St. in Southwest Detroit's Mexicantown, this is the highest-rated cheap Latin American restaurant in the city, boasting four stars out of 59 reviews on Yelp. The spot offers both dine-in and takeout options. Menu offerings include cod fish fillet, chicken burritos and Guatemalan-style fried chicken. Sides include black beans, curtido (a cabbage relish) and macaroni and cheese.
2. Angel's Place
Next up is Angel's Place, situated at 7824 Michigan Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp, the Latin American and Puerto Rican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. Check out the beef stew, chip steak in sauce, chicken fricassee and fried chicken. The spot also offers an array of sides, including bread pudding, fried plantains, alcapurrias (fritters), tacos and more. Wash down your meal with specialty soft drinks such as Tropi-Cola's sparkling cola champagne soda.
3. El Salpicon Detroit
El Salpicon Detroit, located at 8600 W. Vernor Highway in the Springwells Village neighborhood, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mexican and Latin American spot four stars out of 13 reviews. The seafood-heavy menu includes fish ceviche, octopus and shrimp combinations, quesadillas and campechana (seafood cocktail). Mexican beers and creative cocktails are also on offer.
