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Who is...
Born in Detroit. Made to Stand Out.
Shell Shock’d Tacos is where Detroit flavor meets Latin- inspired street food. We’re all about bold flavors, creative dishes, and food that makes you stop after the first bite and say, “Okay, this is different.”Founded by Margo Moon, Shell Shock’d started with a love for good food and a desire to create something that didn’t feel like everything else. The idea was simple. Take familiar favorites, add our own twist, and create food people get excited about eating and sharing.From our signature tacos and smachos to elote wings and more, every dish brings big flavor and a little Shell Shock’d personality.We’re Detroit born, flavor obsessed, and always looking for new ways to make good food even better.Come hungry. Leave Shell Shock’d.
LET'S TACO ABOUT SHELL SHOCK'D TACOS
Detroit Born. Flavor Driven. Never Ordinary.
What started with a love for bold flavors and a big idea has grown into something pretty special. From pop-ups and awards to opening our doors in Detroit and expanding into new markets, every milestone is part of the Shell Shock’d story. And trust us, we’re just getting started.
2021
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POP UPS & COUNTING From Detroit to major events and venues, Shell Shock’d built its name one pop-up at a time, serving bold Detroit-style street food across Metro Detroit and beyond.
2022
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Named Restaurant of the Year at Big Sean’s Detroit On Now Awards and winner of the People’s Choice Award at Eastern Market’s Taco Showdown.
2023
HATCH DETROIT TOP 10
Selected as one of 10 semifinalists in the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, helping take Shell Shock’d from pop-ups to its brick-and-mortar home in Detroit.
2024
DETROIT FREE PRESS TOP 10
Shell Shock’d Tacos was ranked No. 8 on the Detroit Free Press Top 10 New Restaurants list, putting us among Detroit’s standout dining destinations.
2025
TACO SHOWDOWN CHAMPIONS
Shell Shock’d returned to Taco Showdown and took 1st Place, proving once again that Detroit knows where to find some seriously good tacos.
2026
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THE STORY KEEPS GROWING
More food. More opportunities. More Shell Shock’d. Our Detroit story continues as we prepare for the next chapter of the brand.