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Quesadillas are a crowd favorite when it comes to Mexican cuisine, and Metro Detroit is filled with fantastic spots offering creative takes on this cheesy delight. Whether you’re a fan of the classic cheese version or seeking something more adventurous, these local businesses are serving up delicious quesadillas you won’t want to miss. Let’s take a look at some of the top places in Metro Detroit to satisfy your cravings…
CASA AMADO TAQUERIA
2705 Coolidge Highway, Berkley
If you’re looking for a spot that’s all about tradition and flavor, Casa Amado Taqueria has you covered. Run by James Beard Foundation semifinalist Chef Amado Lopez, Casa Amado Taqueria brings together authentic recipes with fresh ingredients for a delightful dining experience. As for quesadillas, options include mushroom, pork, chipotle chicken, cheese, and bistec (beef steak). Start off with chips, homemade salsas (roasted tomatillo and chipotle-arbol), and hot queso, try a taco or two, and grab a fresh margarita or Mexican beer while you’re there too!
MEZCAL
201 East 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
51 West Forest, Detroit
946 Howard Street, Dearborn
With multiple locations, Mezcal has quickly become a beloved spot for Mexican fare with a modern twist. Co-owner Sandra Haro emphasizes that their goal is to “welcome everyone in as if they are part of our family. The quesadilla offerings range from a classic melty cheese version with your choice of meat to a flavorful Southwest-style option with corn and black beans, but the real star is their “beloved Quesabirria with shredded beef and our famous consomme.” Simple with marinated beef, onion, and cilantro, it takes the best aspect of birria tacos and turns it into a cheesy quesadilla. Haro shares, “And to make our customers feel at home, we also offer halal options at our Detroit location and all of our food in Dearborn is halal.”
FAMILY TABLE CAFE
3343 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills
Family Table Cafe is a gem for brunch, offering a wide variety of dishes, with an emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients from farmers, butchers, and bakers. The Breakfast Quesadilla is a fun twist, filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and bacon or sausage, making it a perfect way to start your day with a side of housemade pico. Pair it with an order of biscuits and gravy, pancakes or French toast (flavors like peach cobbler, ricotta and raspberry, and cinnamon roll), or parmesan grits for a delicious brunch. For those who prefer a more lunchy brunch, the Chicken Bacon Ranch quesadilla is a go-to as well. Great on its own or accompanied by a fresh salad or cup of soup, Family Table Cafe offers less traditional quesadillas without sacrificing flavor. To end on a sweet note, make sure you take a look at the bakery cases for fresh scones, cookies, biscotti, and more.
VECINO
4300 3rd Avenue, Detroit
Vecino takes inspiration from a range of cultures, traditions, and ingredients and emphasizes the way we interact with friends and neighbors as we share stories, food, and connections. On the menu at this Latin-inspired spot, you’ll find a quesadilla filled with quesillo, epazote, and maitake mushrooms. The cheese blends perfectly with the earthy flavors offered by the mushrooms and herbs in the handmade tortillas. Pair with guacamole and fresh chips, homemade salsas, and wood-fired vegetables. It’s the perfect place to grab a meal that’s satisfying and full of flavor, whether you’re in the mood for something light or hearty.
QUE PASA TAQUERIA
33874 Dequindre Road, Sterling Heights
221 East 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Que Pasa Taqueria is a relatively new but much-loved family-owned spot for Mexican street food. Owner Gustavo Ruizvelasco shares how he has brought, “the vibrant flavors of Mexico to our community through traditional family recipes.” Quesadilla options here range from simple cheese and Red Quesadillas with red sauce, onions, cilantro, and your choice of protein to their Birria Pizzadilla. Perfect for sharing, it’s filled with birria (or your choice of a different protein, like chorizo, pastor, carnitas, steak, and more), cheese, onions, and cilantro for a Mexican-style pizza. Take it to the next level with consomme to dip for a birria quesadilla pizza experience like no other.
AVALON INTERNATIONAL BREADS
120 East Liberty, Ann Arbor
Known for its baked goods, Avalon International Breads’ Ann Arbor location also offers a breakfast quesadilla that’s perfect for early risers. This quesadilla is filled with scrambled farm-fresh eggs, cheese, a griddled tortilla, and your choice of bacon, chorizo, or mushrooms and onions. Served with sides of smashed avocado, black beans, and salsa verde, this breakfast is a satisfying start to your day, filled with freshness in every bite. Pair it with one of their drinks from the coffee bar, like a flavored latte or organic tea, and you’ve got the ultimate breakfast combo.
