My husband and I went for Valentine's Day dinner. 😍 Loved every bite! 😋 Our waitress Nancy was very attentive and friendly. We started with the chips and salsa. Delish. I had the Chicken Parmagina, accompanied with a tasty side of pasta. Finished with a slice of Limoncello cake with lemon mousse and white chocolate shavings. Too good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Burns
I was in the Detroit Area on business and it was recommended that we try El Barzon. Our group met there and were immediately seated.
The room was dim, calm, and very relaxing. We could carry on a conversation without any issues of having to raise our voices. The wait staff were very attentive and knowledgeable, and help choosing dinner very easy.
I started off my dinner with an Old Fashion, then ordered the Honey Mustard Salmon. The Salmon was flaky, moist, and delicious. It was served with a scalloped style potato that was rich and flavorful. I capped my meal off with a nice slice of cake with an Irish Coffee.
A truly wonderful dining experience and truthfully worth coming back. You should check El Barzon out for yourself, I believe you will have a great experience just as I did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corey Bondy
We made an early reservation and were sat immediately. Our server, Alex, was phenomenal and fun to talk to. He had great knowledge about each dish. He encouraged us to try the cactus soup and I'm glad he did because it was surprisingly delicious! We order the chicken mole and the parmesan linguine with truffle. Both were excellent! As the evening went on and the restaurant became busier, Alex did a great job of checking on us regardless. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa
This was our first time dining at El Barzon and we had an overall STELLAR experience! The service was outstanding! The food was delicious - we love Italian and Mexican food and both types of cuisine were outstanding! It was my son's 21st birthday and we wanted a top notch experience and El Barzon delivered! We will definitely be back! Chicken Enchiladas and chicken Parmesan both fabulous! We had a wood fired pizza Marguerite as an appetizer - and wow!! It was the best... from the sauce to the crust it was perfection! El Barzon is a hidden gem! Also love the atmosphere!
Symone McClain
I’ve been to this place multiple times and I can’t believe our experience on NYE. We had sent back a drink because it was poor tasting and also the veal tasted sour and spoiled. The manager decided to argue and yell at us for 6 minutes and made a scene. No sense of customer service, I won’t be returning
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tommie S
The food was eye attractive but taste was bland. My server was combative when she brought out the order and it was WRONG! The server appeared disconnected and never came back to our table to even check on us (that was disheartening). The atmosphere was nice, a bit loud. I’m giving this honest assessment because I don’t want others to feel how we were treated. Going back, it’s a no for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sha
We stopped by El Barzon looking forward to a nice meal, but it fell short. My husband chose the place based on reviews, and he shortlisted this restaurant because the menu offered both Mexican and Italian dishes. After our visit, we honestly wondered if those reviews were for the same restaurant. There are several restaurants nearby with better food at half the price, and we drove an hour for this meal.
We booked our table in advance to avoid waiting and were seated immediately. They do have covered outdoor seating with attractive lighting, which would be a nice option for warmer months.
The food was just okay and not worth the price. The chicken parmesan and salmon were decent but not memorable. My son, who usually enjoys trying different cuisines, was very disappointed.
The service was poor. Our waiter was not very attentive, and despite informing the staff that it was a special occasion, the experience did not reflect that. We requested hot water when we were seated but didn’t receive it until just before leaving. Water refills had to be requested repeatedly, and overall, staff attention was lacking even though the restaurant was busy.
Overall, nothing really stood out, food, service, and ambience were all just okay. Parking is available in the back, but we won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Brian Stuart
Fun menu and great drinks. Beautiful wine selection and the food was fantastic. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tisha Mcneil
The food was mediocre at best! Definitely not worth the money! Especially when there are a lot of other restaurants very close for half the price with much better food!! The drinks were big and pretty good. The waiter was really nice and patient but VERY uninformed! He didn’t give very good descriptions of things and since they don’t like to take uneaten food back they should really work on making sure the staff is informed of their menu! Had to ask for bread as I watched them go around to other tables and give it to them. We were a table of nine and he brought one order by the way. All around I’d never go back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
todd winchek
Sopa de nopales something new something to remember
We had a great anniversary dinner here. The menu is so diverse and the food is prepared expertly. Service was great and the place is charming. Easy parking. Priced fairly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MK P
The patio is absolutely lovely! My daughter and I were looking forward to fresh pasta, and it was certainly delicious! We ordered 3 different dishes to share. 1- The pasta trio was excellent, but only one ravioli was given. 2- The mushroom and veal ravioli were good, although definitely needed some seasoning. And there were only 4 on the plate! They were large, but still. One had obviously broken during boiling and the filling had mostly leaked out. That was 1/4 of the entree lost, lol! 3- The veal limone was cooked nicely but had almost no lemon flavor. We had 3 entrees, yet the two of us left hungry 🤷♀️ We tried to order dessert, but our server couldn't be found. After 20-30 minutes, we just asked for the check and left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Racquel Anteau
Food was very good but it was the service that brought me to write a review. Absolutely the best service I’ve ever experienced in a restaurant. This was my first time ever here and I will definitely be returning. Everybody was so kind, the outdoor seating area was beautiful and our waiter (I think his name was Alex) made the experience unforgettable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill
One of our favorite places in Detroit. The food is always amazing and beautifully presented. Staff is attentive and friendly. Highly recommend.
Dave Goliath
Bartender was missing prior to meal, was too busy washing glasses to take drink order, food was grossly over priced, and forced tip of 20% was unwarranted, would never return to this establishment!!!
My husband and I went for Valentine's Day dinner. 😍 Loved every bite! 😋 Our waitress Nancy was very attentive and friendly. We started with the chips and salsa. Delish. I had the Chicken Parmagina, accompanied with a tasty side of pasta. Finished with a slice of Limoncello cake with lemon mousse and white chocolate shavings. Too good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was in the Detroit Area on business and it was recommended that we try El Barzon. Our group met there and were immediately seated.
The room was dim, calm, and very relaxing. We could carry on a conversation without any issues of having to raise our voices. The wait staff were very attentive and knowledgeable, and help choosing dinner very easy.
I started off my dinner with an Old Fashion, then ordered the Honey Mustard Salmon. The Salmon was flaky, moist, and delicious. It was served with a scalloped style potato that was rich and flavorful. I capped my meal off with a nice slice of cake with an Irish Coffee.
A truly wonderful dining experience and truthfully worth coming back. You should check El Barzon out for yourself, I believe you will have a great experience just as I did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We made an early reservation and were sat immediately. Our server, Alex, was phenomenal and fun to talk to. He had great knowledge about each dish. He encouraged us to try the cactus soup and I'm glad he did because it was surprisingly delicious! We order the chicken mole and the parmesan linguine with truffle. Both were excellent! As the evening went on and the restaurant became busier, Alex did a great job of checking on us regardless. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first time dining at El Barzon and we had an overall STELLAR experience! The service was outstanding! The food was delicious - we love Italian and Mexican food and both types of cuisine were outstanding! It was my son's 21st birthday and we wanted a top notch experience and El Barzon delivered! We will definitely be back! Chicken Enchiladas and chicken Parmesan both fabulous! We had a wood fired pizza Marguerite as an appetizer - and wow!! It was the best... from the sauce to the crust it was perfection! El Barzon is a hidden gem! Also love the atmosphere!
I’ve been to this place multiple times and I can’t believe our experience on NYE. We had sent back a drink because it was poor tasting and also the veal tasted sour and spoiled. The manager decided to argue and yell at us for 6 minutes and made a scene. No sense of customer service, I won’t be returning
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was eye attractive but taste was bland. My server was combative when she brought out the order and it was WRONG! The server appeared disconnected and never came back to our table to even check on us (that was disheartening). The atmosphere was nice, a bit loud. I’m giving this honest assessment because I don’t want others to feel how we were treated. Going back, it’s a no for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
We stopped by El Barzon looking forward to a nice meal, but it fell short. My husband chose the place based on reviews, and he shortlisted this restaurant because the menu offered both Mexican and Italian dishes. After our visit, we honestly wondered if those reviews were for the same restaurant. There are several restaurants nearby with better food at half the price, and we drove an hour for this meal.
We booked our table in advance to avoid waiting and were seated immediately. They do have covered outdoor seating with attractive lighting, which would be a nice option for warmer months.
The food was just okay and not worth the price. The chicken parmesan and salmon were decent but not memorable. My son, who usually enjoys trying different cuisines, was very disappointed.
The service was poor. Our waiter was not very attentive, and despite informing the staff that it was a special occasion, the experience did not reflect that. We requested hot water when we were seated but didn’t receive it until just before leaving. Water refills had to be requested repeatedly, and overall, staff attention was lacking even though the restaurant was busy.
Overall, nothing really stood out, food, service, and ambience were all just okay. Parking is available in the back, but we won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Fun menu and great drinks. Beautiful wine selection and the food was fantastic. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was mediocre at best! Definitely not worth the money! Especially when there are a lot of other restaurants very close for half the price with much better food!! The drinks were big and pretty good. The waiter was really nice and patient but VERY uninformed! He didn’t give very good descriptions of things and since they don’t like to take uneaten food back they should really work on making sure the staff is informed of their menu! Had to ask for bread as I watched them go around to other tables and give it to them. We were a table of nine and he brought one order by the way. All around I’d never go back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Sopa de nopales something new something to remember
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a great anniversary dinner here. The menu is so diverse and the food is prepared expertly. Service was great and the place is charming. Easy parking. Priced fairly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The patio is absolutely lovely! My daughter and I were looking forward to fresh pasta, and it was certainly delicious! We ordered 3 different dishes to share. 1- The pasta trio was excellent, but only one ravioli was given. 2- The mushroom and veal ravioli were good, although definitely needed some seasoning. And there were only 4 on the plate! They were large, but still. One had obviously broken during boiling and the filling had mostly leaked out. That was 1/4 of the entree lost, lol! 3- The veal limone was cooked nicely but had almost no lemon flavor. We had 3 entrees, yet the two of us left hungry 🤷♀️ We tried to order dessert, but our server couldn't be found. After 20-30 minutes, we just asked for the check and left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Food was very good but it was the service that brought me to write a review. Absolutely the best service I’ve ever experienced in a restaurant. This was my first time ever here and I will definitely be returning. Everybody was so kind, the outdoor seating area was beautiful and our waiter (I think his name was Alex) made the experience unforgettable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite places in Detroit. The food is always amazing and beautifully presented. Staff is attentive and friendly. Highly recommend.
Bartender was missing prior to meal, was too busy washing glasses to take drink order, food was grossly over priced, and forced tip of 20% was unwarranted, would never return to this establishment!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
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