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New Mexican Restaurant Opens in West Dearborn

Elena's Mexican Carry-out is now open for business. The restaurant is located at 24142 Michigan Ave.

Dearborn residents looking for a new place for authentic carry-out Mexican food can now visit Elena’s Mexican Carry-out in west Dearborn.

Elena’s is located at 24142 Michigan Ave., just west of Telegraph on the north side of Michigan Avenue. It is in the building that formerly housed a Thai food restaurant and before that a deli called Harley’s.

Alex Flores and his mother Phyllis are hopeful their new restaurant will prove to be more attractive to the taste buds of Dearbornites and nearby businesses. Judging from what is on the menu, it would appear Flores has the right stuff.

Flores says all of the recipes at Elena’s are from his grandmother. Everything is made fresh daily, right down to the salsa that his mother Phyllis makes each morning.

The restaurant opened last Wednesday and for now will be carry-out only. In the future, the restaurant could expand into the building next door should a dining option be needed, Flores said.

Hours are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight. The restaurant is closed on Sunday. For now, Elena’s will not offer food delivery.

On Monday, the restaurant offers $1 deep fried beef tacos. Lunch specials are Monday-Friday until 2 p.m. For $7, patrons have the choice of either two tacos, flautas, enchiladas or tamales, along with rice, beans and a 12 oz. soda.

For more information you can call the restaurant at 313-768-5211.

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  • Bkain1

    I look forward to trying the salsa!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kathy-Ridenour-Millard/1447488537 Kathy Ridenour Millard

    Phyllis makes the best salsa ever! You have to try!

  • Monicamorales

    went there saturday and returned again on Monday. The food is excellent and fresh. place is clean and well organized. try the shredded taco meat and the Orozco special. We loved the mexican style pork meat ..so tender and tasty. a must try you wont be sorry.

  • Beerdorn Michigan

    oh yay how exciting yet ANOTHER resturant in west dearborn!

  • South of Cherry Hill

    See? Same old backwater politics in action. Only Sonic could save Dearborn and what do we get? Another Mexican restaurant. Actually…if there were ONLY Mexican and Arabic restaurants in Dearborn, it would be a much better place. Buena Suerte to the Flores’. Thanks for becoming part of Dearborn.

  • Candy83

    I wish success for Elena’s Mexican Carry-out. And I look forward to coming in and ordering a meal from this establishment.

  • Donna Hay

    I would also like to welcome Elena’s to Dearborn.

    Sonic isn’t interested in saving Dearborn and apparently no one else is either. I think we should be thankful that a handful of small business owners are even willing to open in Dearborn.

  • tdogg

    My wife & I will go to Elena’s with every expectation and anticipation of a great meal. It makes me very happy to support the excellent small business owners in Dearborn – they are the key and core of revitalization of our community.

    While you’re down there, don’t forget Westpointe, Dragon Palace, and Millers.

    Thank you for investing in our community!

  • Bkain1

    how could anyone forget Miller’s? :-)

  • Dick Peacock

    Way to go Phyllis. Can’t wait to have lunch for the office

  • Oppas

    Our family tried it a week ago. It was absolutely horrible! I don’t usually write comments on-line, but felt that I had to let people know not to waste their money there. Go to Frida’s or Mexican Fiesta instead. Even Taco Bell is better! This place will be gone in a month.