Maria’s Story

Maria Villarreal was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and a woman cherished by so many.

As the matriarch of our Villarreal family, she was the core that held us together and embodied who we are as a family: hardworking, generous, and humble. She had a glow that brought smiles to everyone she encountered, and a tenacity that kept her cooking for her family well into her 80’s.

In 1983, when the local steel mill laid off most of its crew, including Maria’s sons and husband, they opened Amigo’s Restaurant in Woodhaven, Michigan. It has been in the family ever since.

In the spirit of further preserving our family traditions, we decided to expand upon our already established Villarreal domain and open a restaurant of our own. Maria’s Mexican Grill takes Amigo’s traditional Mexican cuisine and adds a Tex-Mex twist, entirely in honor of our dear grandmother. This establishment is an extension of her grace, and we truly thank you for your patronage.

Christina & Lance Villarreal, Owners & Operators of Maria’s Mexican Grill