OC Restaurant Quest: Ghost Handcrafted Tacos & Cocktails in Commerce Township
(Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1, 2024)
Commerce Township, MI – The quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County took me recently to Commerce Township for Ghost Hand Crafted Tacos & Cocktails.
This popular taco spot has a lively atmosphere with thoughtful taco and food options, as well as interesting drinks to be enjoyed. I got a carryout order to try a couple different items.
First was the Birria Tacos. Birria is meat that has been marinated in herbs and spices and cooked in a rich broth, making the meat soft and delicious.These crispy tacos also had mozzarella, onion, cilantro and consomme. I was impressed with these generously-portioned, well-prepared tacos and I completely understand why this restaurant was packed, even on a weekday.
The Vegetable Burrito was equally impressive. The vegetable burrito is made with cubes of spiced sweet potatoes, onions, corn, black beans, avocado, red rice, and sour cream served with lettuce, pico de gallo, and guacamole. It also comes with a side, and I picked black beans. This too was an amazing item, packed with a nice mix of flavors and high quality ingredients.
I also ordered Street Corn, which is a grilled corn on the cob with mayo, taijn, lime,and cotija cheese. For dessert was the Tres Leches Cake which is vanilla cake soaked in milk, topped with whipped topping, toasted coconut, caramel sauce, and powdered sugar.
Ghost offers a number of creative taco options, including Sweet Potato Tacos, Gringo Tacos (made with ground beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese), Al Pastor (made with citrus pork, grilled pineapple, and pickled onion), and Shrimp Tacos (made with spiced grilled shrimp, guacamole, cilantro, and tomato drizzle). There are also entrees like the Birria Ramen, Fajitas, Stuffed Avocado, and a couple of salad choices. Though I did not indulge, Ghost is also known for their adult beverages, including their Anejo Old Fashioned, the Pineapple Express, the Hot Mammacita, White Peach Sangria and many more.
Ghost Handcrafted Tacos & Cocktails is located at 500 Loop Road in Commerce Township, plus there is a location in Shelby Township. Learn more and order online at https://www.ghosttacosandcocktails.com/.
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