There are a lot of excellent restaurants in Dearborn that don’t get the recognition and appreciation that they deserve. In order I have gone to 3 different restaurants: Mexican fiesta, Ex wife’s chicken, and Ford’s garage and rated their design, customer service, and food taste. I will be rating them out of a 5 point scale 1 being the worst. I rated the design based on how much effort was put in and the theme of the place. The customer service will be rated based on hospitality and on time it takes to be seated. Finally, the food will be rated on presentation, smell, and taste.

Mexican Fiesta

History & Decor

Mexican fiesta has 3 active locations in Michigan. Their first location is the one in Dearborn Heights and it was founded by Sam and Frances Alvarado. The restaurant serves classical Mexican food and has been thriving since 1962. When I entered their Dearborn Heights branch I immediately saw the Mexican theme that they had going on which was executed very well. Everything looked good and as my first experience in a Mexican style restaurant I was impressed.

Taste

I had 3 chicken and cheese tacos with beans and rice. The tacos were very flavorful but the beans and rice were average which is why it’s 4 stars instead of 5.

Affordability

The meal cost me a total of 14 dollars which for 3 tacos and beans with rice is a pretty good deal.

Customer Service

The customer service was mediocre and it took a minute to get me seated which knocked it down a star. But overall the customer service was average.

Ex Wives Chicken

History & Decor

Ex wife’s chicken has 4 active locations in Michigan. I visited the one in Dearborn Heights which opened recently on May 2, 2022. The name, while it might be controversial to some, gave the place a nice sense of humor. When I entered they had framed wall art that had many chicken and ex wife puns which I found to be humorous. The design was overall normal and didn’t stand out however the table I sat in was unstable so I had to switch seats.

Taste

I had the Basic Chick burger with the Freedom fries. The chicken was tender and tasted good but also greasy. The fries lacked seasoning and tasted average.

Affordability

The total for both the Basic Chick and Freedom fries was 12.5 dollars. This is a fair price while it could have been cheaper.

Customer Service

The customer service was also very normal. The cashier was nice but nothing really stood out in terms of customer service, which is why I gave it 3 stars.

Ford’s Garage

History & Decor

Ford’s garage has more than 20 active locations all across the United States and it first opened in florida. I visited the one in Dearborn which opened in 2017. The design was phenomenal, the restaurant had an 

automobile theme. There was an old Ford car hanging and the tables had condiments in a bucket. The utensils were wrapped in an oil rag and had a metal seam holding it together. Their design was very well done and made me excited to try the food.

Taste

I had the Estate burger with a side of fries. The burger tasted sweet and very delicious. The fries were also very well seasoned and tasted good.

Affordability

The Estate burger with fries cost me 17 dollars. Which is a bit pricey for just a burger and fries.

Customer Service

The customer service was extremely good. I was seated the moment I got to the restaurant and the waiter gave me suggestions on what to get. Overall, the customer service was excellent.

About the Critic

My name is Mohammed Alali aka Lil Moe, senior at DHS and self proclaimed food review connoisseur. I have 16 years of experience with a diverse palate.  From Iraq to America I have tried cuisines from all around the world.