KALAMAZOO, MI — A new restaurant is bringing the sweeter side of Mexican cuisine to Kalamazoo.
Little Mexico, located at 3501 Stadium Drive, specializes in authentic Mexican snack food you will not find at most other Mexican restaurants in Kalamazoo.
“Essentially, every Mexican restaurant in the area follows the same taco-and-burrito formula found all across the country, but we wanted to offer something radically different,” said Daniel Van Doren, a marketing consultant for the restaurant and longtime friend of Little Mexico’s owner.
Van Doren said the two of them spent years working together in several restaurants, and had experienced unemployment at the same time.
Those driving by the building, which was once the location of Menna’s Joint, will quickly notice the colorful decals and vibrant images of food plastered on the front door and windows.
Van Doren said that the variety of different desserts at Little Mexico — like its fried ice cream, churros rellenos and other Mexican favorites — makes for a menu unlike any other restaurant in town.
“Our focus is on our elote, sandwiches, smoothies, ice creams and novelty food items that a real native would eat in the home country,” Van Doren said.
Another popular item you will find at Little Mexico is its raspados.
The shaved ice treat is doused in syrup, mixed with fruit and typically topped off with chili powder, but can come customized in a number of different ways. You can pick your favorite flavor of ice, then choose from an assortment of fruit chunks, before adding a skewer of fruit or chili powder as garnish.
Hungry customers looking for a full meal will find plenty of options within the restaurant’s extensive menu that features American and Mexican dishes.
Lunch is available from Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and includes staple dishes like tacos, enchiladas and tostadas. The restaurant also offers a kids menu that includes hot dogs and chicken tenders.
Little Mexico is open Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. 11 p.m.
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The Link LonkOctober 31, 2020 at 06:30PM
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