Mexico To Go is no longer in business on Lansing’s Eastside, but it’s been replaced by another Mexican restaurant, Taqueria del Rey.
“This is my parents’ restaurant,” says restaurant Manager Olivia Cantu. “It had always been a dream of theirs to open something up. They love cooking for the families.”
Cantus parents, who are migrant workers, opened the authentic Mexican food eatery Feb. 16.
“This really is authentic,” Cantu says. “A lot of people try to say they’re authentic, but what we serve here is something you would eat in a Hispanic home.”
Cantu says her family’s goal is to provide good, affordable Mexican food to area residents. Taqueria Del Rey’s three tacos for $3 special is particularly popular among the college student crowd.
The family made moderate renovations to the building before moving in. They changed the décor to make the interior look more authentic.
“Hopefully in the future we can expand or add employees,” Cantu says.
Taqueria Del Rey is located at 1825 E. Michigan Ave.
Source: Olivia Cantu, Taqueria Del Rey
Ivy Hughes is the managing editor of Capital Gains and can be reached here.
All Photographs © Dave Trumpie
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