West Vernor Highway, Detroit

AfarOct 9

Seven murals, one neighborhood, and the celebrated Mexican artist bringing Mexicantown's Latinx story to life in Southwest Detroit.

15 things in this story

MexicantownNeighborhoodcommunity is a boldly visible, larger-than-life canvas
Corpus Art DetroitMuseuminclusive space for community and visitors to engage with art
Plaza del Norte Welcome CenterSightfeatures muralist’s joyful Reconnecting Bagley Street mural
Xochi’s Gift ShopSightmural is like a window to what you can find inside
Mexicantown BakeryBakeryfuel up with tres leches cake or pan dulce
Most Holy Redeemer ChurchSighthomage to story of immigrant agricultural workers
E & L SupermercadoSightIt’s why generations of families have been shopping here for decades.
Hacienda Mexican FoodsRestaurantHome of “313 Urban Chips,” we produce gluten-free tortillas and chips made with non-GMO stone ground corn in Detroit's…
DualitySightexplores the multitudes within the real people of community
Matrix Theatre CompanyPlacecatch an event or workshop
TigrisRestaurantnewly opened with hi-fi listening bar
Mexican Village RestaurantRestaurantDetroit’s oldest Mexican spot
Tamalería Nuevo LeónRestaurantquick, authentic bite
Bagley StreetNeighborhood
West Vernor HighwayNeighborhood

West Vernor Highway