Explore these 3 new downtown Detroit businesses

Interested in getting the lowdown the freshest new spots downtown? From a Cuban spot to a sports bar, read on to see the newest businesses to arrive in this Detroit neighborhood.

Frita Batidos

66 W. Columbia St.

Frita Batidos is a Cuban spot, offering burgers and more.

This new business serves fritas, plantains, fries and more. On the menu, expect to see items like black beans with chipotle mayo, chorizo with sweet chile mayo, garlic cilantro fries and coconut ginger rice. 

With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out of 35 reviews on Yelp, Frita Batidos has been garnering positive attention.

Yelper Christina M. who reviewed Frita Batidos on Nov. 12 wrote, "We got a fishbowl of sangria because it was a better deal than buying two cocktails each. I had the chorizo burger with cheese, and my husband added the tropical slaw. Both came with small sides of fries."

Yelper Moe A. wrote, " I came here and tried their fish burger with fries. And let me say this:  it was deliciously-messy...Furthermore, [the] garlic fries are flavorful, thin and starchy."

Frita Batidos is open from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m.–midnight on Thursday through Saturday.

Leila

1245 Griswold St.

Leila is a Lebanese spot.

This new business specializes in Lebanese food. Try the grilled quail with pomegranate molasses, a kebab with ground lamb and spices and lentil soup.

Leila's current Yelp rating of three stars out of eight reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still in the early days.

Yelper Robin T., who reviewed Leila on Nov. 11, wrote, "The space is comfortable and chic; the staff is warm and welcoming and the food is delicious…We plan on coming back very soon to try some of the other creative dishes."

Leila is open from 5 p.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday through Wednesday and 5 p.m.–midnight on Thursday through Saturday.

Delmar

501 Monroe St.

Delmar is a sports bar and New American spot.

Delmar serves up burgers, sandwiches, house pies and more. On the menu, look for the barbecue short rib, a salmon BLT sandwich and the spicy bean chili. 

Yelp users consider Delmar a welcome addition to the neighborhood, as it currently holds four stars out of seven reviews on the site.

Yelper Brittany B., who reviewed Delmar on Nov. 14, wrote, "I had the Big Papa pizza (in a square, as suggested) and...it was the best pizza I've ever had. It was a combo of thick, gooey cheese, spicy pepperoni, smoky sausage and a fresh bite of basil. "

Yelper Cheryl R. wrote, "Great pizza and burgers! Not to mention the great beer selection. Will definitely frequent this place."

Delmar is open from 8 a.m.–10 p.m. on Thursday and 8 a.m.–11 p.m. from Friday through Sunday.

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