Tocororo – Mexican
Tocororo pulses with a vibrant energy where global spices and playful comfort food collide in a celebration of bold, punchy flavors. Glistening chicken legs glazed in Szechuan peppercorn plum BBQ or black garlic parmesan take center stage alongside inventive dips like aji amarillo pimento, turning every shared platter into a colorful exploration of taste. This spirited haunt invites guests to linger over the crunch of buffalo curry fries and the sharp zing of deviled pickled eggs, offering a crave-worthy escape for the adventurous palate.
1416, East Fisher Freeway, Detroit, MI, 48207 https://tocororodetroit.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Tocororo
Dairy-Free at Tocororo
Tocororo in Detroit has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Olive Dip, Aji Amarillo Pimento Dip and Mushroom Onion Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tocororo
Tocororo in Detroit has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Thigh Upgrade, Mushroom Curry Soup and Deviled Pickled Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tocororo
Tocororo in Detroit has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Olive Dip, Aji Amarillo Pimento Dip and Mushroom Onion Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tocororo
Tocororo in Detroit has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including The Hurricane. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tocororo
Tocororo in Detroit has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Thigh Upgrade and Seasoned Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tocororo
Tocororo in Detroit has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Burger Upgrade, Vegan Thigh Upgrade and Seasoned Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Tocororo
Tocororo in Detroit has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegan Thigh Upgrade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tocororo
Tocororo in Detroit has 17 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Olive Dip, Aji Amarillo Pimento Dip and Mushroom Onion Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Tocororo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Turbinado Rum Old Fashioned | 83.5 g | 54.9 g |
| The Hurricane | 63.3 g | 42.1 g |
| Szechuan Peppercorn Plum BBQ Chicken Legs | 146.4 g | 33.2 g |
| Cajun Golden Honey Thigh Sandwich | 77.7 g | 28 g |
| Ducky Bowl (For Two) | 78.1 g | 23 g |
| Szechuan Peppercorn Plum BBQ Thigh Sandwich | 8.5 g | 21 g |
| The Painkiller | 58 g | 20.6 g |
| Summer Grog | 80.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Cajun Golden Honey Chicken Legs | 63.4 g | 17.6 g |
| Spicy Olive Burger | 4 g | 16.6 g |
| Crispy Vegan Fish | 16.9 g | 13.8 g |
| Chimichurri Lamb Burger | 16.6 g | 13.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Friday
- 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Snacks
Quick bites for your enjoyment
- Buffalo Curry Fries - $9: Skin on fries topped with house buffalo curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Onion Dip - $7: Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aji Amarillo Pimento Dip - $7: Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Olive Dip - $7: Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deviled Pickled Eggs - $7: Beet pickled eggs, deviled with pickled vegetables and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Seasoned Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Legs
Three chicken legs seasoned and smoked with cherry and hickory, fried crispy and tossed in your choice of sauce
- Jerk Chicken Legs - $11: Three chicken legs seasoned and smoked with cherry and hickory, fried crispy, tropical pineapple, orange and coconut with a kick Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Peppercorn Plum BBQ Chicken Legs - $11: Three chicken legs seasoned and smoked with cherry and hickory, fried crispy, smokey bbq, ginger, soy, plum, and slow heat Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Curry Chicken Legs - $11: Three chicken legs seasoned and smoked with cherry and hickory, fried crispy, yellow curry, pineapple, coconut, spices and roasted peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Garlic Parmesan Chicken Legs - $11: Three chicken legs seasoned and smoked with cherry and hickory, fried crispy, black garlic, roasted garlic, butter, cream, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Golden Honey Chicken Legs - $11: Three chicken legs seasoned and smoked with cherry and hickory, fried crispy, house cajun spice, pineapple, peach, pepper relish, birds eye peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
Fresh ground blend served with Great Lakes kettle chips
- Apple Bacon Jam Burger - $14: Fresh ground beef with apple bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and american cheese. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Leek Burger - $14: Fresh ground beef with mushroom leek ragu, swiss, red onion, field greens and aji amarillo aioli. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gorgonzola Cranberry Fig Jam Burger - $14: Fresh ground beef with house made gorgonzola spread, date fig cherry jam, tomato, red onion and field greens. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichurri Lamb Burger - $15: Fresh ground beef and lamb with mint chevre, herb salad, tomato, red onion field greens, aji amarillo aioli. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Pork Burger - $15: Fresh ground beef and pork with warming spices, house pickle veg, herb salad, field greens, aji amarillo aioli. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Olive Burger - $15: Fresh ground beef, chili crisp olive chutney, tomato, red onion, herb salad, field greens. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Thigh Sandwiches
Crispy chicken thigh served with Great Lakes kettle chips
- Szechuan Peppercorn Plum BBQ Thigh Sandwich - $13: Crispy chicken thigh, szechuan bbq, house pickle veg, herb salad, mixed field greens. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Golden Honey Thigh Sandwich - $13: Crispy chicken thigh, cajun golden honey, pineapple avocado slaw, herb salad, tomato, red onion, field greens. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Garlic Parmesan Thigh Sandwich - $13: Crispy chicken thigh, black garlic parmesan, herb salad, tomato, field greens. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan Mains
Served with Great Lakes kettle chips
- Pineapple Coconut Jerk Vegan Chicken - $15: Vegan crispy chicken, pineapple slaw, house jerk sauce, herb salad, tomato, red onion, field greens. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Vegan Fish - $15: Crispy vegan fish, pineapple slaw, house pickled veg, herb salad, tomato, red onion, field greens. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Curry Vegan Chicken - $15: Vegan crispy chicken, buffalo curry, herb salad, tomato, red onion, field greens. Served with Great Lakes kettle chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Mushroom Curry Soup - $7: Mix of market mushrooms, curry, warming spice, carrot, celery, onion, leek, thai basil, herb salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chowder - $7: Smoked jerk chicken, carrots, celery, onion, roasted peppers, cream and herb salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Upgrade to Seasoned Fries - $3: Substitute kettle chips for house made seasoned fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Vegan Burger Upgrade - $2: Substitute beef for vegan patty Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Vegan Thigh Upgrade - $1: Substitute chicken thigh for vegan chicken Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Beverages
A mix of classics and our house specialties
- Big Frozen Daiquiri - $11: House frozen daiquiri with choice of flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Turbinado Rum Old Fashioned - $11: House rum blend, turbinado sugar, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- The Hurricane - $13: House rum blend, passion fruit, over-proof ube infused float Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- The Painkiller - $12: Pusser's navy rum, pineapple, cream of coconut, orange, fresh nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Don's Own Grog - $12: Light rum, aged rum, jamaican rum, blackberry, pomegranate, lime, nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Summer Grog - $11: Jamaican rum, pimento dram, lemon, pineapple, passion fruit Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Funk M.D. - $13: Jamaican potstill, lime, lemon, pomegranate, apricot, herbsaint, vanilla, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ducky Bowl (For Two) - $17: White rum, dark rum, coconut rum, pineapple, orange, blue curacao, lemon, lime, soda water and a random duck friend!
Frequently Asked Questions about Tocororo
- Is Tocororo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tocororo has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Olive Dip, Aji Amarillo Pimento Dip and Mushroom Onion Dip.
- What can I eat at Tocororo on a dairy-free diet?
- Spicy Olive Dip, Aji Amarillo Pimento Dip and Mushroom Onion Dip carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tocororo have vegan options?
- Yes. 17 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spicy Olive Dip and Aji Amarillo Pimento Dip.
- Is Tocororo gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tocororo?
- Turbinado Rum Old Fashioned, at roughly 54.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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