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El Barzon, Detroit, MI

El Barzon

4.4
4.4
1846 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
A photo of El Barzon restaurant

El Barzon

4.4
$50 and over
Italian
Detroit

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Located 3 miles from Little Cesar's Arena, Comerica Park, and Ford Field. El Barzon Restaurante has been a staple to the city since 2007, serving both Mexican and Italian Traditional dishes. Chef/Owner Norberto Garita was able to obtain his culinary experience working in Manhattan N.Y. and in the later moved to Michigan where he worked at the famously (now Closed) Ill Posto Ristorante Italiano.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 894-2070
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Norberto Garita
  • Catering
    Not available for the moment
  • Private party facilities
    Call For More Information 313-516-5416
  • Area
    Detroit
  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking Also Available
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,846 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Detroit

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Barzon is a delightful blend of Mexican and Italian cuisine, earning praise for its "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy a charming patio dining experience reminiscent of Puerto Vallarta. Despite a few service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "hidden gem" with a welcoming atmosphere and unique dishes like cactus soup and chorizo pasta.

1,846 Reviews
  1. Alan

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Noise level too high voices and music.

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  2. Benjamin

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's been 10 years since I have been to Detroit and I was glad to see El Barzon was still delivering great food and also amazing hospitality. Their service is so genuine which is so hard to find these days. They treat you like family so it was awesome to take my family there. Always strong even a decade later.

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  3. Christie

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large party. Both the food and service were excellent! I had heard good things and was excited to try it. I’d ordered one of the specials with spinach fettuccine, shrimp, burrata, and a vodka sauce…it was fantastic! Will definitely recommend to others.

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  4. Jon

    Las Vegas

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent dinner as always. Young new waiter was top notch and did a great job. Very attentive. Highly recommended.

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  5. Laurie

    Detroit

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have eaten here several times . In the past however Unfortunately everything us getting worse. Just awful service ! And the good was mediocre at best . Such a shame !

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  6. Karly

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This dinner was just bad. I was so excited to come here again and bring my husband but everything about our time there was terrible. The sparkling water was warm, every single dish we ordered was cold, and the service was so bad. It looked like there wasn't a single adult in the building, just a bunch of kids serving. There were only two other tables seated, so it wasn't an issue of being super busy. Really disappointed because I've been here in the past and loved it.

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  7. Scot

    Tucson

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did not know what to expect and we were all very pleased with our meals. Highly recommend!

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  8. Kyle

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, will definitely come back!

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  9. Charles

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El Barone never disappoints. You could go there for a month and never order the same thing. They always have interesting specials that are very Different and delicious. The guacamole is awesome. This is kind of a hidden gem and I’ve been going there for years. Because it outside the main part of the city people either forget or don’t know about it. It’s one of our favorite restaurants in the city. Keep up the good work we love it.

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  10. Brian

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great about my guide dog and the chorizo pasta sauce is awesome.

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FAQs

El Barzon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 894-2070.

El Barzon is rated 4.4 stars by 1846 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of El Barzon restaurant

El Barzon

4.4
$50 and over
Italian
Detroit

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Barzon

3710 Junction St, Detroit, MI 48210

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Area
    Detroit
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking Also Available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Norberto Garita
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (313) 894-2070
  • Catering
    Not available for the moment
  • Private party facilities
    Call For More Information 313-516-5416
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