Mexicantown Main Street

"Mexicantown Main Street: Cultura, flavor, and community"

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7752 Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 842-0986
www.mexicantownmainstreet.com

Mon

9:00am–5:00pm

Tue

9:00am–5:00pm

Wed

9:00am–5:00pm

Thu

9:00am–5:00pm

Fri

9:00am–5:00pm

The Mexicantown Main Street Program is a collaboration of businesses, residents, and community stakeholders, and the stewardship of the Southwest Detroit Business Association. It is the implementation of a comprehensive commercial district economic plan to strengthen, market and promote the business district. Mexicantown welcomes everyone to respectfully enjoy its vibrant, colorful, and distinctive Main Street and traditional events, its architecture and aesthetic reflective of its proud Latin American roots.

The Mexicantown Main Street corridor encompasses a 1.7 mile stretch of businesses and local
organizations on Vernor Hwy. and Bagley St. Within these corridors, there are
more than 150 first-floor storefronts, restaurants, shops, organizations and other retail and
service-based businesses.

The program follows the State’s and National Main Street model, which is based on a four-point approach: organization, promotion, design and economic vitality. Each focus area has a committee of community stakeholders that volunteer their time and resources to the goals and objectives of each committee.

Mexicantown’s Goals include:

Enhance the physical environment to reflect a celebration of Mexicantown’s history and heritage.
Support Mexicantown as a welcoming, accessible, inclusive, and respectful community for residents visitors alike.
Implement economic policies and practices that are equitable reflective of Mexicantown’s community values.

Two corridors located in Southwest Detroit. Name of Avenues: Vernor and Bagley St.

History

Founded in 2017

Mexicantown Main Street was born out of a love for community and a desire to preserve and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Southwest Detroit. Founded by immigrants, who became local visionaries and long-standing businesses who saw the potential in the neighborhood, it started as a way to uplift the voices of immigrants and multigenerational entrepreneurs who built this area from the ground up.

Our founders wanted to solve a fundamental problem: how to maintain the deep traditions of Latin America while adapting to the growing and changing needs of our community. From our historic buildings to our authentic foods, every corner of Mexicantown tells a story. Over time, we've evolved to offer more than just a place to shop or eat; we're creating a cultural destination where visitors and locals can feel the heartbeat of our shared heritage.

Today, when you work with Mexicantown Main Street, you’re not just supporting businesses—you’re becoming part of a legacy. Whether you're grabbing a taco, visiting a cultural gift shop, or exploring the murals, you experience a community that blends tradition and innovation. We help people taste, see, and feel the beauty of Latin American culture, all while contributing to the vibrant future of Southwest Detroit.

That's how Mexicantown Main Street grew into the thriving hub of flavor, culture, and connection it is today.