Elena's Mexican Carry-out is now open for business. The restaurant is located at 24142 Michigan Ave.

Dearborn residents looking for a new place for authentic carry-out Mexican food can now visit Elena’s Mexican Carry-out in west Dearborn.

Elena’s is located at 24142 Michigan Ave., just west of Telegraph on the north side of Michigan Avenue. It is in the building that formerly housed a Thai food restaurant and before that a deli called Harley’s.

Alex Flores and his mother Phyllis are hopeful their new restaurant will prove to be more attractive to the taste buds of Dearbornites and nearby businesses. Judging from what is on the menu, it would appear Flores has the right stuff.

Flores says all of the recipes at Elena’s are from his grandmother. Everything is made fresh daily, right down to the salsa that his mother Phyllis makes each morning.

The restaurant opened last Wednesday and for now will be carry-out only. In the future, the restaurant could expand into the building next door should a dining option be needed, Flores said.

Hours are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight. The restaurant is closed on Sunday. For now, Elena’s will not offer food delivery.

On Monday, the restaurant offers $1 deep fried beef tacos. Lunch specials are Monday-Friday until 2 p.m. For $7, patrons have the choice of either two tacos, flautas, enchiladas or tamales, along with rice, beans and a 12 oz. soda.

For more information you can call the restaurant at 313-768-5211.