South of the Border in West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

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Barrio

806 Literary Rd. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-999-7714

South of the Border

This Tremont taqueria puts the power of the pen in the diner's hand. Guests design their own tacos from a list of some 30 components — from shell to filling to salsa to toppings. The best part: They are all just $3 each. This blissfully informal approach is a great fit for the unpretentious food. In addition to the tacos, the menu features a few starters and sides, not to mention a landslide of tequilas and margaritas. The delightful patio makes a perfect perch to enjoy them.
La Casa Tazumal

3260 W. 105th St. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-688-1803

South of the Border

Connected to a house, Tazumal feels homey and relaxed. Service is sit-down, and the one doing the serving is the sweet, matronly proprietor. The main draw is the simple Salvadoran food, punctuated by freshly made pupusas, tamales, and stews. Inexpensive, soul-satisfying, and filling, the fare feels like what it is: home cooking.
Orale Kitchen

1834 West 25th St. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-862-3117

South of the Border

For years, chef Roberto Rodriguez has run a popular Mexican foods stand at the West Side Market. Now he has expanded into a restaurant in a slim Ohio City storefront. The 25-seat eatery serves contemporary Mexican cuisine like chicken mole tamales, jalapeno-dough empanadas, fish tacos, and chipotle honey glazed pork chops. A display cooler stocks many of the prepared foods sold at the market. BYOB is OK.
Pupuseria La Bendicion

3685 W. 105th St. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-688-0338

South of the Border

This quick-casual joint specializes in those little Central American treats called pupusas. Filled with various toppings, the thick tortillas are griddle fried till crisp and corny. Also on tap here are great tacos and tamales: fresh, cheap, and utterly delicious.