Food Trucks, Pop Ups and Events

We are happy to partner with the best food vendors in SE Michigan to bring our guests a wide variety of dining options.  Most vendors serve from 5 – 8pm, or until they sell out.  Come by to enjoy some delicious food with our grain to glass craft cocktails, or stop in to take food home along with your favorite Ann Arbor Distilling bottle, or our canned cocktails to go.  Enjoy!!

14 Mar 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

21 Mar 2025

Brava Empanadas 5-8pm

Cook and owner Silvia Parra McCarthy was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Northville, Michigan in 2008. She is a former veterinarian with a passion for cooking. As a mother of 5, she’s used to feeding a crowd. She opened her food truck in 2020.
28 Mar 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

11 Apr 2025

Brava Empanada 5-8pm

Cook and owner Silvia Parra McCarthy was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Northville, Michigan in 2008. She is a former veterinarian with a passion for cooking. As a mother of 5, she’s used to feeding a crowd. She opened her food truck in 2020.
12 Apr 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

24 Apr 2025

Yappy Hour with Humane Society of Huron Valley 4-6pm

Come meet an adoptable dog from the Humane Society of Huron Valley and help support their annual Walk & Wag and Run fundraiser!

26 Apr 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

02 May 2025

Cousin’s Maine Lobster 4-8pm

Nationally known and locally owned,  bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!

03 May 2025

Fonda Reyes Truck 5-8pm

“Our Mexican food truck offers authentic flavors straight from Mexico City, specializing in tacos, tortas, and salsas bursting with freshness and spice. Our mission is to bring a taste of Mexico to every bite!”

09 May 2025

Brava Empanada 5-8pm

Cook and owner Silvia Parra McCarthy was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Northville, Michigan in 2008. She is a former veterinarian with a passion for cooking. As a mother of 5, she’s used to feeding a crowd. She opened her food truck in 2020.
10 May 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

16 May 2025

Brava Empanada 5-8pm

Cook and owner Silvia Parra McCarthy was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Northville, Michigan in 2008. She is a former veterinarian with a passion for cooking. As a mother of 5, she’s used to feeding a crowd. She opened her food truck in 2020.

17 May 2025

Tacos El Panda 5-8pm

Stop by for some delicious tacos and quesabirria!

23 May 2025

Tacos El Panda 5-8pm

Stop by for some delicious tacos and quesabirria!

24 May 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

29 May 2025

Simply Spanish 5-8pm

Taste from Spain. Unique food, made from scratch. Real Authentic food.

30 May 2025

Cousin’s Maine Lobster 4-8pm

Nationally known and locally owned,  bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!

06 Jun 2025

Brava Empanada 5-8pm

Cook and owner Silvia Parra McCarthy was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Northville, Michigan in 2008. She is a former veterinarian with a passion for cooking. As a mother of 5, she’s used to feeding a crowd. She opened her food truck in 2020.
07 Jun 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

13 Jun 2025

Cousin’s Maine Lobster 4-8pm

Nationally known and locally owned,  bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!

14 Jun 2025

Fonda Reyes Truck 5-8pm

“Our Mexican food truck offers authentic flavors straight from Mexico City, specializing in tacos, tortas, and salsas bursting with freshness and spice. Our mission is to bring a taste of Mexico to every bite!”

20 Jun 2025

Jamaican Spice 5-8pm

Come by for delicious authentic Jamaican food and craft made cocktails!

21 Jun 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

28 Jun 2025

Tacos El Panda 5-8pm

Stop by for some delicious tacos and quesabirria!

04 Jul 2025

Brava Empanada 5-8pm

Cook and owner Silvia Parra McCarthy was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Northville, Michigan in 2008. She is a former veterinarian with a passion for cooking. As a mother of 5, she’s used to feeding a crowd. She opened her food truck in 2020.
05 Jul 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

12 Jul 2025

Fonda Reyes Truck 5-8pm

“Our Mexican food truck offers authentic flavors straight from Mexico City, specializing in tacos, tortas, and salsas bursting with freshness and spice. Our mission is to bring a taste of Mexico to every bite!”

18 Jul 2025

Cousin’s Maine Lobster 4-8pm

Nationally known and locally owned,  bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!

19 Jul 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

25 Jul 2025

Jamaican Spice

Come by for delicious authentic Jamaican food and craft made cocktails!

26 Jul 2025

Tacos El Panda 5-8pm

Stop by for some delicious tacos and quesabirria!

01 Aug 2025

Jamaican Spice

Come by for delicious authentic Jamaican food and craft made cocktails!

02 Aug 2025

Tacos El Panda 5-8pm

Stop by for some delicious tacos and quesabirria!

08 Aug 2025

Brava Empanada 5-8pm

Cook and owner Silvia Parra McCarthy was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Northville, Michigan in 2008. She is a former veterinarian with a passion for cooking. As a mother of 5, she’s used to feeding a crowd. She opened her food truck in 2020.
09 Aug 2025

Fonda Reyes Truck 5-8pm

“Our Mexican food truck offers authentic flavors straight from Mexico City, specializing in tacos, tortas, and salsas bursting with freshness and spice. Our mission is to bring a taste of Mexico to every bite!”

22 Aug 2025

Tacos El Panda 5-8pm

Stop by for some delicious tacos and quesabirria!

23 Aug 2025

Jamaican Spice 5-8pm

Come by for delicious authentic Jamaican food and craft made cocktails!

29 Aug 2025

Cousin’s Maine Lobster 4-8pm

Nationally known and locally owned,  bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!

30 Aug 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

06 Sep 2025

Jamaican Spice 5-8pm

Come by for delicious authentic Jamaican food and craft made cocktails!

12 Sep 2025

Cousin’s Maine Lobster 4-8pm

Nationally known and locally owned,  bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!

13 Sep 2025

Fonda Reyes Truck 5-8pm

“Our Mexican food truck offers authentic flavors straight from Mexico City, specializing in tacos, tortas, and salsas bursting with freshness and spice. Our mission is to bring a taste of Mexico to every bite!”

19 Sep 2025

Tacos El Panda 5-8pm

Stop by for some delicious tacos and quesabirria!

26 Sep 2025

Cousin’s Maine Lobster 4-8pm

Nationally known and locally owned,  bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!

27 Sep 2025

Jamaican Spice 5-8pm

Come by for delicious authentic Jamaican food and craft made cocktails!

10 Oct 2025

Brava Empanada 5-8pm

Cook and owner Silvia Parra McCarthy was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Northville, Michigan in 2008. She is a former veterinarian with a passion for cooking. As a mother of 5, she’s used to feeding a crowd. She opened her food truck in 2020.
11 Oct 2025

Fonda Reyes Truck 5-8pm

“Our Mexican food truck offers authentic flavors straight from Mexico City, specializing in tacos, tortas, and salsas bursting with freshness and spice. Our mission is to bring a taste of Mexico to every bite!”

18 Oct 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

01 Nov 2025

Papelon Arepas 5-8pm

We are Mariale & Fernando from Venezuela and owners of Papelon Arepa Bar. First Arepa Food Truck in Metro Detroit Area. Fernando is the Master Chef while Mariale is the brains and professional food taster.

Running away from the economical and political crisis of Venezuela, we decided to move to Detroit to start all over. For sure it has not been easy leaving our family behind and professional lives (Fernando is a CPA in Venezuela and Mariale is an Industrial Engineer) but so far has been the best decision since we can now support our family from the distance.

Papelon Arepa Bar started at a small outdoor market in Southwest Detroit (Mexican Town) back in 2019, just a table, some arepas and lots of dreams, since Venezuelan community is small in Michigan we wanted to see the acceptance from other cultures to our food, so far so good

07 Nov 2025

Brava Empanada 5-8pm

Cook and owner Silvia Parra McCarthy was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Northville, Michigan in 2008. She is a former veterinarian with a passion for cooking. As a mother of 5, she’s used to feeding a crowd. She opened her food truck in 2020.

All events are subject to change and/or cancellation due to inclement weather.  Please check back often to see what is planned!