Vecino

My buddy and I made a reservation here on a Thursday night after Vecino had been recommended to us a few times. We decided to set at the bar and we were graciously greeted by Alexa, working at the bar! She was extremely knowledgeable about both the food and the cocktails. The drinks were awesome and the food was unique and very good. The vibe of the restaurant is a huge catch. Dimly lit, candles all over, and an open fire in the kitchen which can be seen right when you enter the restaurant. Our favorite item was the pescado (pictured) which was a whole fish served open face with one salsa on one side and another type of salsa on the other side. So good!! Must order if you visit. Some other items we loved were the duck salsa enchiladas and the molote.Huge shout out to Alexa. She was awesome. We engaged in conversation all night and ended up staying much longer than expected. Thank you!Highly recommend!

We had been meaning to try Vecino for months, and finally were able to accomplish it this weekend. Parking in Midtown is not always easy, but we were lucky enough to get a spot right out front on the street, the intentional heavy velvet curtain to black out the cold air from the restaurant greeted us at the host stand. We were greeted kindly and seated promptly by whom we thought was a very kind hostess, but ended up being the owner! The vibe...a 10!!! Perfect lighting, intentional decor, and the smell of santel! Our server was amazing! Violet took care attention to every detail on the menu and answered all of our questions and even was able to explain with care and ease any dishes my gluten-free boyfriend should stay away from. We enjoyed the chips and the trio of salsa. The one salsa made with peanut butter was unbelievable! Violet was so sweet to give us a small ramekin to go because she saw how much we enjoyed it. I learned that they will be bottling and selling that stuff and I will be the first to buy two bottles!!!! I started with the Picosa Verde, a perfectly crafted spin on a spicy margarita! Delish!!!! We enjoyed the octopus appetizer which I would probably rate a 20 on a one to 10 scale. Portion size was huge, taste and presentation was perfection!The duck enchiladas were beautifully plated and also delicious!We didn't have time or room for dessert, but I honestly cannot wait to go back to this amazing establishment!If you haven't visited yet, please add it to your list! It will not disappoint!

I recently went to Oaxaca, Mexico for the Día de Muertos and I experienced some really upscale Mexican restaurants so when I researched the menu I expected the same. The vibe, the decor and ambiance was on point. Location is pretty tucked away on 3rd Avenue. The food was good but definitely overpriced. I ordered the tuna tostada, a mushroom dish and whole Brazino. I don't mind spending money on food when the portion sizes are worth it but not here. Additionally, I will admit, I did not have a reservation but I was seated rather swiftly and FORGOTTEN about. My service was extremely slow. I sat on the patio which is beautiful in the summer however I do believe they are short staffed. I would only go back for bar food to be honest.

I've been curious about Vecino since I heard about them, so I was very excited to have the opportunity to try their food while I was in the area. It was such a great experience, from the giant wood front door, to the Palo Santo burning at the hostess table, the wonderful service by the entire team, and of course, the amazing flavors of every dish we had. They thought about every aspect of the dining experience, and I appreciate that so much. Although the menu isn't labeled, our server recommended many options that were gluten free, including their special dessert. I loved the unique flavors of each dish, and the entire experience was incredibly memorable! I've been raving to my friends and can't wait to take them here!

Vecino is an upscale Mexican restaurant. I love the concept, Mexican is often relegated to cheap Tex-Mex, with a side of refried beans, this shows a refined side. Overall, we enjoyed the experience. I do think the price point was a bit high for the plate, as others have mentioned. The interior is lovely, low lighting, cool cider blocks behind the bar, and actual candles. The service was good, where it was great was the pacing. My friend and I split several plates and the flow they came to our table at was perfect. The other area that shone was the drink service. They had interesting cocktails as well as non alcoholic cocktails, and a good Mexican wine list. I have no familiarity with Mexican wine, the red blend we tried was fantastic, so apparently I need to learn more. The high point of the meal was the tuna tostada. I would come back just for this. All the ingredients were balanced, just perfect on the spice, and a good blend of textures. The next, the pork belly tamale, was not. It was very disappointing. The tamale was too dense, and there was barely any filling. Without the sauce it was dry. I've had fantastic tamales road side, for this price I expected much better. The last, the duck enchilada was good as well. I do not see duck much, and thought it was interesting. Good experience overall, and I would return, just not hungry, for a few small plates and drinks.

The vibe is great, decor is beautiful and fresh and the food is tasty but I wasn't blown away. I'm a native Texan so I have high expectations for Latin cuisine. On that note though, the margaritas are excellent! The half chicken was perfectly cooked and juicy -- honestly what pushed this review from 4 stars to 5. I could eat that chicken every day of my life. But the refried beans underwhelmed me, they were mostly just salty and were missing that deep garlic and pork flavor. The duck enchiladas were another highlight of our meal, I would come back for those for sure. The guacamole was good but I've had better and made better at home. It's a good portion size though and at $17 per serving, it should be. Overall, the prices are fine. A little high for Detroit but not as outrageous as other reviews led me to believe. Finally, the service was impeccable! Everyone on the staff was very kind. They noted our table's allergens and were very careful not to contaminate plates. When we didn't like something, the staff removed it from our bill. Eric, our waiter took great care of us.

Immaculate vibes, stunning interior & even better cuisine. We only tried small bites and cocktails and we were blown away. We tried some of the specialty drinks and cannot wait to come back to explore the rest of the drink menu. The service is outstanding to say the least....you are well taken care of by the staff! Here are some shots of our drinks....we thoroughly enjoyed them all!

Vecino was absolutely delicious! The vibe was dimly lit and perfect for a Friday night out. The food was vibrant in both appearance and flavor. The flavors were different from anything I had tasted before. Highly recommend the Asada, and the Snapper. Such great service as well, didn't feel rushed at all! Truly a gem!

Long story short: this is probably the best high-end Mexican restaurant in metro Detroit, and maybe one of the top 5-10 restaurants in the entire area.Long story long:I'm very picky with Mexican food (I was born and raised there), so I decided to try a bit of everything with a group of friends. As far as I can remember, we tried:- Enchiladas: the duck confit was delicious- Tlayuda: probably the best dish of the night, though quite messy- Huarache de cochinita: decent, but I wish the cochinita would've been juicier - Nopales: pretty solid- Salsas: all of them were very good and a couple of them actually had some nice heat - Frijoles charros: yummy and very much reminded me of home- Guacamole: really good but pricey, though it was actually a decent portion - Pan de elote (dessert): decent, but probably my least favorite dish of the eveningWe also tried a bunch of cocktails and all of them were good -- my favorite was probably the Picosa Verde, though the Matcha Sour was super interesting. I also appreciated that their wine list actually contained Mexican wines -- the Bajío sparkling was a nice break from cocktails.Ambiance was great. Beautiful decor, good volume, and nice sexy, dark but not TOO dark lighting.If there's one thing to maybe nitpick a bit, it's the service. We had a reservation but our table was nowhere near ready, so we had to wait for about 30 mins. on their patio, which is at least nice and ample. Several other people also seemed to be waiting for a long time despite having a reservation. Our server also wasn't super knowledgeable on the wine list. Dishes seemed to arrive at random times and their pacing was a bit off for a place this expensive.But, it wasn't bad enough IMHO to drop a star. I'd come back in a heartbeat, though I'd maybe book an earlier time than I actually intend to eat if I was coming on Friday/Saturday since they seem to have a hard time turning tables over.

Incredible menu of artfully blended flavors. We had impeccable service, from the moment we entered until we left. The team here knows how to execute and deliver an experience!