Taqueria El Rey is a taqueria budget eat in Mexicantown, Detroit.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Cash and cards welcome; late-night kitchen through 23:00 most nights.
Address: 3400 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Honey Bee Market on Bagley Street in Mexicantown runs a hot counter alongside its grocery in Detroit. Carnitas tacos and a hot torta for under $15 total.
Try: Tacos al pastor and tortas
Tip: Tortilla counter sells fresh corn tortillas by the dozen; salsa bar to add.
Polish Village Cafe on Yemans Street in Hamtramck serves Polish cooking in metro Detroit since 1975. At 2990 Yemans St. Booking recommended.
Try: Pierogi plate, kielbasa
Tip: Basement room, cash-friendly. Generous portions; lunch is the budget visit.
Yemen Cafe on Joseph Campau in Hamtramck serves Yemeni cooking under $20 a plate in metro Detroit. Lamb mandi feeds two; saltah is the editorial deep cut.
Try: Lamb mandi, saltah, fatteh
Tip: Cash and cards both fine; no alcohol. Free flatbread comes with the table.
Honey Bee Market on Bagley Street in Mexicantown runs a hot counter alongside its grocery in Detroit. Carnitas tacos and a hot torta for under $15 total.
Try: Tacos al pastor and tortas
Tip: Tortilla counter sells fresh corn tortillas by the dozen; salsa bar to add.
Supino Pizzeria on Russell Street in Eastern Market sells walk-up slices in Detroit. A slice, a salad and a soft drink runs about $14 at peak hours.
Try: Slice of wood-fired pizza
Tip: Lunch slices on weekdays come out fastest; the bismarck cheats a little for breakfast.
Al Ameer on West Warren Avenue in Dearborn serves Lebanese cooking at lunch under $15 in metro Detroit. At 12710 W Warren Ave. Booking recommended.
Try: Hummus, shawarma, falafel
Tip: Lunch plate is the budget visit; chicken shawarma with rice runs $13.
Lafayette Coney Island on West Lafayette in downtown Detroit since 1924 serves coney dogs under $5 around the clock. At 118 W Lafayette Blvd.
Try: Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
Tip: Cash counter; two coneys and fries is full lunch for under $10.
