Honey Bee La Colmena (counter) is a street-food stop in Mexicantown, Detroit.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: The tortilla counter sells fresh corn tortillas by the dozen; pair with the salsa bar.
Address: 2443 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Taqueria El Rey on Bagley Street in Mexicantown serves al pastor and carnitas tacos in Detroit. Moved 2024 to the former El Zocalo space on Bagley.
Try: Al pastor tacos, tortas
Tip: Late-night kitchen runs through 23:00 most nights; cash and cards welcome.
Lafayette Coney Island on West Lafayette Boulevard has served Coney dogs in downtown Detroit since 1924, opened by William Keros. Open daily 24 hours.
Try: Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
Tip: Cash preferred; the counter is the order line. Compare to American next door; loyalists pick a side.
American Coney Island on West Lafayette Boulevard in downtown Detroit since 1917, opened by Gust Keros, the older brother. Next door to rival Lafayette Coney.
Try: Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
Tip: Open 24 hours; cards and cash both work. Coney with mustard and raw onion is the canonical order.
Telway Hamburgers on Michigan Avenue has griddled sliders in Detroit since 1944. Cash only, 24 hours a day, walk-up windows on a chrome counter.
Try: Sliders, fries
Tip: Cash only; order at the window and eat in your car.
Taqueria El Rey on Bagley Street in Mexicantown serves al pastor and carnitas tacos in Detroit. Moved 2024 to the former El Zocalo space on Bagley.
Try: Al pastor tacos, tortas
Tip: Late-night kitchen runs through 23:00 most nights; cash and cards welcome.
Green Dot Stables on West Lafayette in Corktown serves $3 sliders in Detroit. Cash and cards; walk-in only. Loud and busy at peak. At 2200 W Lafayette Blvd.
Try: $3 sliders, Korean BBQ slider
Tip: Cash and cards; walk-in only. Loud and busy at peak.
Supino Pizzeria on Russell Street in Eastern Market sells walk-up slices in Detroit, alongside its full pizza menu. Open tue-fri 11:00-21:00, sat 10:00-22:00.
Try: Slice of wood-fired pizza
Tip: Lunch slices on weekdays come out fastest; the bismarck cheats a little for breakfast.
