Loved that there are so many options for vegans and tacos are stuffed to the max. Great for a snack or a sampling feast. Cocktail and mocktail options are delicious too.
PhattyBuumbuum81
We first went to imperial in 2024 on our first visit to Detroit. As soon As we landed, we drove straight here for a meal that we knew would satisfy. The service is always fast and friendly ( ask your server for recommendations for food, drinks, activities they won’t steer you wrong). We opted for the taco of the week ( vegan chorizo and creamy), imperial Sonoran and tostada, as well as the nachos. We were all stuffed and happy. Shout out to Pricilla
FeathersMcGraw
I really enjoyed my 3 vegan tacos. They have about 5 taco options plus vegan nachos and a couple other dishes. Vegan options didn’t feel like an afterthought which I usually encounter in restaurants. Great service. Look forward to going back.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-24
mchupp
I was happy to see they have a whole section on their menu for vegan tacos, i tried the vegan seitan taco (weird presentation but pretty tasty) and the vegan carnitas taco which I recommend!
LaceyLewis
The sauce on the seitan tacos is really good
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-14
Jill Thomas
Tacos on smash! Had a great time here with friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Tacos and Elote
Chris Carpenter
Simply the best Mexican you’ll eat in the area, including Mexicantown. And, their bacon wrapped hotdogs are my 6 year old’s favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacki Fitzpatrick
The group seating can get a bit loud, but the food and service were great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Min Qin
Amazing taco and lots of interesting taco 🌮 flavor choices!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Taco, Fish Taco
JENNIFER ENSLEY
Amazing food! Amazing drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Tacos and Elote, Salsa, Al Pastor Taco, Fish Taco, Al Pastor, Chips & Salsa
Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa Flight, Fish Taco, Carne Asada
Lamees IB
Hit the spoooooot. Amazing food, great service from Andrew and great music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonny Victor
Popped in last Sunday since my partner and I were craving Mexican-style. Had lower expectations being more of what I thought was a 'bar' or sort of hipster hangout, and... it IS both of those things, but WOW! The food blew me away. The nachos were a large portion and loaded with high quality toppings - the cheese sauce might've been my favorite, but the cotija cheese, fresh jalapeno rings, black beans and pickled onion weren't far behind. And DON'T MISS the chipotle salsa... quite honestly probably the BEST SALSA I've ever had. Not TOO hot but smoky, sweet, robust. Just perfection. My partner's barbacoa taco and chicken tostada were equally delicious. I had one bite of each and was fully impressed and almost ordered my own but had all those nachos to get through. Aside from the great food, the margaritas were delicious and perfectly strong... and the service was attentive and friendly. If I had to choose anything to nitpick I might request added smaller tables instead of long picnic style ones or that the booths be available for 2 tops (they save them for 4 or more) but I understand that this place is generally for 4-or-more and gets very busy on weekend nights. That said we were plenty comfortable at the side rail or could've sat at the bar if we wanted, so there's ample seating. All in all, we CAN'T WAIT to go back & I think I'll be ordering some of that amazing salsa to go next time... and maybe 1 more of everything on the menu. 10/10 Fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa, Street Tacos, Loaded Nachos
Zak Frieling
Vegetarian options: always a reliable amount of vegetarian and vegan options
Loved that there are so many options for vegans and tacos are stuffed to the max. Great for a snack or a sampling feast. Cocktail and mocktail options are delicious too.
We first went to imperial in 2024 on our first visit to Detroit. As soon As we landed, we drove straight here for a meal that we knew would satisfy. The service is always fast and friendly ( ask your server for recommendations for food, drinks, activities they won’t steer you wrong). We opted for the taco of the week ( vegan chorizo and creamy), imperial Sonoran and tostada, as well as the nachos. We were all stuffed and happy. Shout out to Pricilla
I really enjoyed my 3 vegan tacos. They have about 5 taco options plus vegan nachos and a couple other dishes. Vegan options didn’t feel like an afterthought which I usually encounter in restaurants. Great service. Look forward to going back. Updated from previous review on 2025-08-24
I was happy to see they have a whole section on their menu for vegan tacos, i tried the vegan seitan taco (weird presentation but pretty tasty) and the vegan carnitas taco which I recommend!
The sauce on the seitan tacos is really good Updated from previous review on 2025-07-14
Tacos on smash! Had a great time here with friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Tacos and Elote
Simply the best Mexican you’ll eat in the area, including Mexicantown. And, their bacon wrapped hotdogs are my 6 year old’s favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The group seating can get a bit loud, but the food and service were great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing taco and lots of interesting taco 🌮 flavor choices!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Taco, Fish Taco
Amazing food! Amazing drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Tacos and Elote, Salsa, Al Pastor Taco, Fish Taco, Al Pastor, Chips & Salsa
Restaurantji Recommends
Best tacos in the metro detroit area! A lot of great options. Unique seating, similar to a picnic style. Gone twice in 2 weeks!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Taco, Guacamole, Salsa, Street Tacos, Chips & Salsa Flight, Al Pastor, Chips & Salsa, Carne Asada, Flight
Best vegetarian hotdog ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa Flight, Fish Taco, Carne Asada
Hit the spoooooot. Amazing food, great service from Andrew and great music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Popped in last Sunday since my partner and I were craving Mexican-style. Had lower expectations being more of what I thought was a 'bar' or sort of hipster hangout, and... it IS both of those things, but WOW! The food blew me away. The nachos were a large portion and loaded with high quality toppings - the cheese sauce might've been my favorite, but the cotija cheese, fresh jalapeno rings, black beans and pickled onion weren't far behind. And DON'T MISS the chipotle salsa... quite honestly probably the BEST SALSA I've ever had. Not TOO hot but smoky, sweet, robust. Just perfection.
My partner's barbacoa taco and chicken tostada were equally delicious. I had one bite of each and was fully impressed and almost ordered my own but had all those nachos to get through. Aside from the great food, the margaritas were delicious and perfectly strong... and the service was attentive and friendly. If I had to choose anything to nitpick I might request added smaller tables instead of long picnic style ones or that the booths be available for 2 tops (they save them for 4 or more) but I understand that this place is generally for 4-or-more and gets very busy on weekend nights. That said we were plenty comfortable at the side rail or could've sat at the bar if we wanted, so there's ample seating.
All in all, we CAN'T WAIT to go back & I think I'll be ordering some of that amazing salsa to go next time... and maybe 1 more of everything on the menu. 10/10 Fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa, Street Tacos, Loaded Nachos
Vegetarian options: always a reliable amount of vegetarian and vegan options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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