June 13: The Blue Margarita

Chi Chi's, Mexican Village, Abuelos, Taco Bell....I've tried a lot of Mexican restaurant in my lifetime, both genuine and not so genuine. Today, I added The Blue Margarita in Woodhaven, MI to that list. I don't know too much about Woodhaven, but I do know that the current location of The Blue Margarita used to be one of the infamous Ashley's locations. Anyway, I did a little research to find out more about the history of The Blue Margarita. Interestingly, it heralds from a long line of Detroit-area Mexican restaurants; its ownership has connections to both Armandos downtown and the current Los Galanes in Mexicantown. Which probably explains the authenticity of the cuisine, not to mention a tasty margarita from which I snuck a few sips of my wife's. Although the decor is slightly cheesy, and the building doesn't really give off much of a Mexican feel, the food is good and the atmosphere light and casual. If you do decide to try it out, I recommend the chimichangas and a cold Tecate. It definitely hit the spot for me.