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Our menu is inspired by the street stall food found in open air markets throughout Mexico. Regionally unique and fun to eat, we pay special attention to the mercados (markets) of Mexico City where culinary roads converge and morph with cross-cultural influences. The result is a diverse menu of dishes best shared with friends and colleagues and a cold drink. Our beverages include a well-curated list of tequila, mezcal, rum, and whisky. The bold sibling to neighboring restaurant Mani Osteria & Bar, Isalita is Ann Arbor’s very own Mexican Cantina. With reverence to our trips to Mexico, Isalita recreates the warmth, laughter and mi casa es su casa spirit of Mexico.
Mexican standards served in a rustic space with painted-brick walls & a festive streetside patio.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 341 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 213-7400
Website: http://isalita.com/
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Reviews
Mike Alans
This place has such a great vibe for a night out or even a formal dinner. The fajita was really tasty and the chicken tacos were also hot and fresh. Margaritas are very creative though personally find the classic one the safest and less weird. They are a perfect match with all the food!
Quite small portion sizes for everything but chips though. Would’ve appreciated more for the price I’m paying.
… moreQuite small portion sizes for everything but chips though. Would’ve appreciated more for the price I’m paying.
Laura Eliza
We had an amazing experience here last night. Service was great and super friendly! The food we ordered was all flavorful and unique. We got chips with queso and roja salsa to start. The nachos with chicken added were such a generous portion, loaded with toppings! The steak fajitas were phenomenal. Great margs too. Can’t wait to go back soon!
… moreCharmy M
Disappointing. The portion sizes were small compared to the price that we paid for them. Their chips and salsa trio was great, but everything else not so much. Ordered their Potato Quesadilla and it was super salty. The Mango Habanero Margarita was sour. Our server was pleasant and so was the atmosphere of the restaurant.
… moreTara Clapper
Authentic Mexican food with large variety, great combinations, and so tasty. Service was friendly and super fast. We’ll definitely be back.
… moreKwak Family
Lively and friendly place for fusion Mexican, or new and unique interpretations threof, food!
All dishes were surprising as each of them were not one may expect from typical run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurants! The most surprising dish, for me, was the al pastor — it was a slab of, I guess, pork and other ingredients, making it look like a piece of SPAM but with al Pastor flavor.
This place is like a “tapas” restaurant, i.e., Mexican tapas, easily sharable with table mates, enabling tasting of many different dishes. That’s basically what we did even with half (3) of us were vegetarians.
The food was quite tasty in most cases — Nachos, ribs, carnitas, various vegetarian dishes.
The Al Pastor, a pork dish, needed lime drops to cover the underlying pork smell. Perhaps they need to add some more spices when they are creating the “slab.” It could also be caused by what I suspect would be a two-step process – cook the pork, grind/mix/form the slab, and then reheat to serve. Double cooking of pork (and chicken) typically leads to such smell.
The fish taco was also not so good as it was “fishy,” indicating the fish may not have been as fresh as it should or could have been.
I gave 5 stars even though two items had critical mistakes as the rest were very good and as all were very creative take on Mexican food! Hopefully, the two above-mentioned missteps will be fixed by the time I return.
… moreAll dishes were surprising as each of them were not one may expect from typical run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurants! The most surprising dish, for me, was the al pastor — it was a slab of, I guess, pork and other ingredients, making it look like a piece of SPAM but with al Pastor flavor.
This place is like a “tapas” restaurant, i.e., Mexican tapas, easily sharable with table mates, enabling tasting of many different dishes. That’s basically what we did even with half (3) of us were vegetarians.
The food was quite tasty in most cases — Nachos, ribs, carnitas, various vegetarian dishes.
The Al Pastor, a pork dish, needed lime drops to cover the underlying pork smell. Perhaps they need to add some more spices when they are creating the “slab.” It could also be caused by what I suspect would be a two-step process – cook the pork, grind/mix/form the slab, and then reheat to serve. Double cooking of pork (and chicken) typically leads to such smell.
The fish taco was also not so good as it was “fishy,” indicating the fish may not have been as fresh as it should or could have been.
I gave 5 stars even though two items had critical mistakes as the rest were very good and as all were very creative take on Mexican food! Hopefully, the two above-mentioned missteps will be fixed by the time I return.
Urban Explorer
Mexican food—that cuisine that Mexicans often say is mostly alien to them. I can’t get into the debate of what’s real or what’s fake but I can on what tastes good and won’t give you heartburn or rather myself heartburn. This gem of a place serves elevated Mexican. It may not be generous, genuine or the food you’re accustomed to eating but it’s nonetheless flavorful without making compromises.
… moreBollens
Wandered in off of the street, wasn’t expecting much- but wow! Had the happy hour nachos and they were so good! Not your typical cheap nachos at all. Our server Liam was great, definitely added to the experience. Will absolutely be back!
Update- went back to check our their Tuesday Happy Hour. The service you receive makes all the difference. Our server was very dismissive, and we did not enjoy the experience anywhere near as much. Food was still delicious, but the tacos and frozen cocktail were both so small. I would have been disappointed had we paid full price for either one. First experience was great, second not so much.
… moreUpdate- went back to check our their Tuesday Happy Hour. The service you receive makes all the difference. Our server was very dismissive, and we did not enjoy the experience anywhere near as much. Food was still delicious, but the tacos and frozen cocktail were both so small. I would have been disappointed had we paid full price for either one. First experience was great, second not so much.
Lillian Hazel Pearce
So yummy but expensive! I got the steak quesadilla and it was delicious. The margaritas were VERY strong, so if you’re weak like me, it won’t be a great experience. Guacamole was OK. The other people I was with had tacos and enjoyed them. Just $$!!! The staff is nice, though. Maybe squeeze in a visit during their happy hour?
… moreLana Duncan
The Baja fish tacos were slightly underwhelming, in comparison, in the party I was with both the rock shrimp tacos, and the cauliflower tacos were ordered and looked and tasted superb. The chicken in the fajitas was delicious and the portion was perfect for being split between 2.
… moreTrooper Long
Great place for Mexican food with a modern American twist. Salsas are alive with flavors — Smokey, tangy, sweet and hot. Milder option is available. Moderately pricey, though portion size is generous. Expect a wait when you’re ready for dinner, not too bad at lunch though. The painted murals throughout (I pictured a couple in the basement) add nice ambiance.
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