Best French Fries In Detroit on National French Fry Day

Today (Friday, July 12th) is National French Fry Day (get it? Fri-day) - so where are the best french fries in Detroit? Our friends at Metrotimes issued a pretty solid list of twenty options for the french fry fan. Can I recommend a couple? (and no, you don't have to talk like Slingblade when you order them)

Green Dot Stables: Located in Corktown, this wonderful burger joint (all sorts of different sliders) also has the best shoestring style french fries in Detroit. The perfect combo with a table full of unique burgers. Not too salty, some folks get the truffles option (I’m not that fancy). 

American Coney Island: I’ll admit I’m an American Coney guy, and their chili cheese fries are awesome. Sometimes when I’m downtown we’ll just get a plate of fries and hang out people watching. Greatness. 

Royale With Cheese: Discovered this place when my son Adam was first visiting Wayne State. The fries are ridiculously good and come with a ton of toppings (cajun, BBQ, garlic parm) - never tried the ones with brisket on them. 

Bucharest Grill: Try the curly fries. The best. I know, I’m supposed to write more about them. 

Couple of places in town doing free French Fries - click here for the list of chains offering deals. Here’s a question that came up in the studio - do you go to a fast food restaurant JUST for French Fries? We were talking about McDonalds fries as the gold standard (my dad would grab a bag of fries on the way home). So what’s the favorite chain fries? 

1. McDonald's -- 34 %
2. Arby's -- 13 %
3. Five Guys -- 10 %
4. Chick-fil-A -- 10 %
5. Wendy's -- 9 %
6. Burger King -- 9 %
7. In-N-Out -- 7 %
8. Sonic -- 4 %
9. Carl's Jr. -- 3 %
10. White Castle -- 2 % 

1. Curly fries -- 22 %
2. Chili cheese fries -- 15 %
3. Cheese fries -- 13 %
4. Standard cut -- 10 %
5. Waffle fries -- 10 %
6. Potato wedges -- 7 %
7. Sweet potato fries -- 6 %
8. Crinkle cut -- 6 %
9. Shoestring or matchstick -- 5 %
10. Belgian fries -- 1 %

Tacos aren't only for Tuesday! Here are 5 must-try tacos in Metro-Detroit for any day of the week!

Taco Tuesday is celebrated in many homes--and rightfully so. It can give you something to look forward to on Tuesday, and having something to look forward to can really help you get through the workday. However, tacos aren't only for Tuesday! You can enjoy them any day you choose. Here are 5 must-try tacos in Metro-Detroit that you can enjoy whenever you please.

When it comes to tacos, everyone has their favorite. It's one of those things where you really can't be wrong. You could even say your favorite taco place on Earth is Taco Bell and I couldn't find any flaw in that. However, if you're looking for something a bit more authentic maybe fast-food isn't the way to go. There are many other great tacos in Metro-Detroit to choose from.

When looking for the best tacos in Metro-Detroit, I had to consider a number of factors. Variety was important. I don't want a place where you can only get ground beef. No way! The best taco places will have beef, pork, chicken, and more! You know it's going to be good when you see unique items on the menu like "Lengua" (that's beef tongue). That's always a sign that they're doing things in authentic fashion.

Additionally, I considered factors like flavor, price, and availability. I don't want to recommend a taco that's out of the ordinary budget, that would be lame. A good taco is something cheap that packs a punch of flavor. I'm so sick of all these new-age restaurants trying to reinvent the taco. It doesn't need it! So, I'm sure there are awesome taco joints out there with a crazy Elote Taco or Krazy Korean Taco but that's not what I'm looking for or talking about here. I love the Hot Chicken Taco from Honcho in Clarkston, but it won't make the list because it isn't traditional enough. I want it plain and simple. Give me meat, onions, and cilantro. Then, some sauce on the side for me to pour on and I'm all set. I don't ask for much!

Thankfully, there are many places to get tacos in Metro-Detroit that fit this description. Here are 5 of my favorites that I would recommend. Feel free to share your favorites in the comments! Whether you're enjoying Taco Tuesday or looking for a Saturday lunch, these places should do the trick!

Now, there are Taco Stands popping up all over Metro-Detroit. There's a reason for that. It's because it's so extraordinary! Their tacos could be the best in Metro-Detroit. I've always gone to the location on Allen Road in Allen Park. However, you can go to any and will experience the same greatness. They have locations across Metro-Detroit including: Birmingham, Garden City, Allen Park, Sterling Heights, Taylor, and Riverview. You can't miss with the Chorizo. The Al Pastor is fantastic, too.

I know this is all about tacos, but they could also have the best Quesadilla I've ever had, too. Seriously, try it. You won't regret it.

I recently had Tienda Mexicana for the first time, and I have been missing out. Thankfully, it's close to my new place and I will be back. I've always said the best tacos can be found in Mexican markets and this is another example of that. We tried them all and they all were tasty. I'll be going back for more very soon.

If you're looking for the best tacos in Metro-Detroit you'll probably want to head to Southwest Detroit. There are so many to try and Mexicantown is right there. You can't lose! Especially if you go with El Taco Veloz. You know a place is good when you see it growing and expanding, and we've seen that with El Taco Veloz. They do it right.

I couldn't make this list and not include a taco from Mexicantown. It just felt wrong. Sure, I think Mexicantown is better for sit down meals and options that are more than tacos. I'd be more likely to order Fajitas or some kind of Chimichanga in Mexicantown but that doesn't mean there aren't excellent tacos around! My go-to would be Taqueria El Rey. Hits the spot every time.

I'll finish the list with Taqueria Mi Pueblo. If you have a foodie friend who loves eating their way through Detroit, this is likely where they'll send you for tacos. It's as authentic as it is delicious. It doesn't matter what you order, you're going to like it. Pork? Yup. Chicken? Yes! Beef? Mhm. Try it all.