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El Barzon, Detroit, MI

El Barzon

4.5
4.5
1858 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,858 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Barzon delights diners with its "excellent food and friendly service," offering a unique blend of Mexican and Italian cuisines. Guests appreciate the "amazing wine list" and "lovely outdoor dining area." It's a favorite for many, praised for "perfect service" and "interesting specials." A "hidden gem" in Detroit's dining scene.

1,858 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a Detroit classic. We visited on a quiet mid-week night and the service was excellent. We shared the Fritto Mixto Di Pesce alla Italiana appetizer and we both agreed it was excellent (particularly the shrimp). My wife had the Pollo El Barzon and thought it was very good. I had the Kiss Pasta and it was truly outstanding. The sauce on that pasta was absolutely tremendous. We shared a slice of vanilla cake with Limoncello for dessert which we thought was good, but not great (perhaps more Limoncello would be better, from our perspective). Overall, we had a great time and we will return. Thank you El Barzon!

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  2. Steven

    VIP

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    ALWAYS a pleasure!!!! Excellent food and friendlt service.

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  3. Diana

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service better than I expected!!! 100 satisfied

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  4. Jane

    VIP

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with my daughter before the Lions game. My daughter had Italian, I have Mexican. The spicy margaritas were amazing as always. The service was great, waitress was super friendly and did a great job!!! Cannot wait to go back!

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  5. Steven

    VIP

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Still one of my favorite places. Always a treat with excellent food and great service

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  6. Alvina

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lots of gravy. The service was excellent. Food just so so.

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  7. David

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    perfect service, food quality and choices outstanding, continues to be a wonderful place to get together with friends

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  8. Maliya

    Grand Rapids

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I went with a small group for dinner on NYE. The service was great and the food was delicious!

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  9. Allison

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing wine list, menu, ambience, service, and THE FOOD. 10/10, go here for a date night. You will return

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  10. Jean

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, ALEX, was outstanding. So was our waitress who was working with Alex! 

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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 4.5 stars by 1858 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Barzon

3710 Junction St, Detroit, MI 48210

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michigan Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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