SignatureTacos Mexicanos
Hand-pressed corn tortillas, slow-braised meats, salsa verde & pico de gallo.
Made Fresh Daily
Ypsilanti · Michigan Ave
Authentic Guatemalan & Central American Cuisine in Ypsilanti
Family-run kitchen serving the boldest, most traditional flavors of Central America — from slow-simmered tamales to charred churrasco de maíz. This is not another taco spot. It's home.
20+
Traditional dishes
100%
Made fresh daily
1 of 1
Guatemalan roots
Our HeritageRoots in Guatemala.
Roots in Guatemala.
Home in Ypsilanti.
Tikalito was born from generations of family recipes carried from the highlands of Guatemala to the heart of Michigan Ave. Every tamal is hand-wrapped. Every salsa is made from scratch. Every churrasco is grilled over open flame — because shortcuts don't belong in the food we grew up on.
Fresh Ingredients
Hand-pressed masa & house-made salsas — daily.
Open-Flame Grill
Real charcoal char on every churrasco.
Family Recipes
Guatemalan traditions, unchanged for decades.
Ypsilanti Local
Serving our Michigan Ave neighbors with pride.
The Menu
Explore Our Traditional Menu
Taste the best tacos & tortas near you — plus Guatemalan classics you won't find anywhere else on Michigan Ave.
Signature
House FavoriteGorditas
Thick masa pockets stuffed with seasoned beef, queso fresco and fresh herbs.
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HeartyBurritos
Oversized flour tortillas packed with rice, beans, protein and salsas.
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Melt-PullQuesadillas
Griddled flour tortillas layered with Oaxaca-style cheese and toppings.
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SandwichTortas
Toasted telera bread piled with meat, avocado, black beans and chipotle.
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GuatemalanChurrasco de Maíz
Grilled steak with charred corn, chirmol and traditional chimichurri verde.
Made Fresh Daily
Find Us
Visit Us on Michigan Ave
Right in the heart of Ypsilanti — dine in, grab takeout, or order Central American food online near you for fast pickup.
Location
1346 E Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Call Us
Hours
Monday – Sunday
11:00 AM — 9:00 PM
11:00 AM — 9:00 PM
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Catering for weddings, offices, and family gatherings across Washtenaw County. Tell us about your event — we'll build a Central American feast your guests won't stop talking about.