After being involved in a hit-and-run accident coming home from the airport late Sunday night, T-Pain took to IG to let the unknown driver know they'll find them.
He took to Instagram and posted a video where he said, “Times is rough these days, but whoever just ran into the back of my damn truck, whoever just hit me, my wife, my road manager, my driver, whoever just did that ish and drove the **** off, life’s about to get so much worse.”
“First of all, you left the whole damn front of your truck, so we know what we’re looking for now. You left your baby toy. So, we know you got kids. Look, I know times is hard. And I know things is rough out there. But I tell you what: ish is going too great for me to not make me want revenge right now.”
Craziness. I guess he was headed home from the airport when the accident happen and the other driver just took off. Can you imagine being that driver and seeing this post from T-Pain on IG? You’re at home staring at the front door just waiting for the cops to show up to your house. It’ll be interesting to see how all of this shakes out. But at least it sounds like everyone was safe in T-Pain’s vehicle. Check out his NSFW IG post below.
Explore 5 of the Best Mexican Restaurants in Mexicantown Detroit
Looking for the best Mexican restaurants in Mexicantown Detroit? Whether you’re a local craving for or in town for the NFL Draft, we’ve got the hook-up! We wouldn’t have a whole area in Detroit dedicated to this cuisine if it weren’t authentically good! But before diving into some of the best spots, let’s talk briefly about Mexicantown’s history and what makes Mexican food authentic.
What Makes Mexican Food Authentic
My husband is Mexican. I asked him what makes Mexican food authentic to him. He said, “To me, authentic Mexican food has minimal ingredients with maximum flavor. So many spices are used to elevate otherwise bland ingredients into something amazing. The refried beans aren’t just pinto beans. And the rice isn’t just yellow rice. The spices that are added to it give it an authentic flavor. For me, authentic Mexican food represents lots of spices & has a colorful presentation. It’s also about the use of traditional kitchen tools. My Mom spent hours making food from scratch with a molcajete (mortar and pestle), tortilla press, and a comal.”
Small businesses line Bagley Avenue in the Mexicantown neighborhood of Southwest Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014. An influx of 16,000 immigrant Latinos and a commercial corridor... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
Mexicantown is such a unique and vibrant area in Detroit. The area itself is considered to be within Southwest Detroit. While it was named “Mexicantown” in the late 80’s, the Mexican population in Detroit started setting in the area in the 1920s due to increased industrial labor jobs. Further surges of immigration decades later increased the population in the area. Not only are there authentic Mexican restaurants in the area, but brightly colored buildings are painted with amazing murals. The area is just so rich in culture. If you’d like to learn more about its history, check out the book “Detroit’s Mexicantown” By Maria Elena Rodriguez.
Where to Find the Best Mexican Restaurants in Mexicantown Detroit
While there are many places to enjoy great Mexican food in Detroit, we’ve narrowed the list to 5 of the best Mexican restaurants in Mexicantown Detroit for you to visit to satisfy your craving. Check out the list below and enjoy!
Whenever I ask someone for the best Mexican restaurants in Detroit, Mi Pueblo is always at the top. According to Eater Detroit, Mi Pueblo was started by Jose DeJesus Lopez in his house in Southwest Detroit after immigrating from Jalisco, Mexico. This began in 1995, and by 2000, it had a location and had become a fully licensed restaurant. According to the Mi Pueblo website, “You’ll find homemade fresh tortillas, tacos filled with marinated pork, chorizo, chicken and grilled steak, tortas that come in more than a dozen varieties and enchiladas topped with a generous amount of cheese and salsa roja.” They also have a wide range of authentic drinks. Check out their menu here.
According to the El Asador website, “we take a new approach to Mexican Cuisine. We believe that good food is an ingredient in itself and should be treated with awe and love. So, expect each portion you are served to be made from scratch and to have a shelf life of no more than two days, starting the count from the moment we receive it. We don’t even own a freezer. We consume locally. We consume responsibly.” Luis Garza is the Chef and Owner. He takes inspiration from his mother’s cuisine and his days in the kitchen cooking for other popular restaurants in Michigan. Not only is it a twist on Mexican cuisine, but it also offers many steak options. View their menu in advance here.
This spot is definitely on many favorites lists. Armando’s was established in the 1960s by Armando Galan and subsequently taken over by the Hernandez family in the 1980s. The menu features traditional Mexican food like tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and more. View it here.
This spot is in its second generation of ownership. According to the Taqueria Lupitas website, the menu includes a variety of offerings, including well-known”eet-style tacos” and a variety of taco meat options like lengua, tripas, Cabeza, and pastor. And beyond tacos offerings of caldos, enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and fajitas.” Yum! Check out their menu here.
The El Barzon restaurant has been a staple in Mexicantown since 2007. It’s unique in that it serves traditional Mexican and Italian dishes, so you get the best of both worlds for whatever you crave. To check out their menu, click here. They tend to get busy, so you may want to make reservations in advance.
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