Bakersfield DET

Restaurant · Midtown

Bakersfield DET

Restaurant · Midtown

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3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

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Bakersfield is your go-to spot for vibrant tacos and fresh margaritas, all served in a lively atmosphere that’s perfect for a pre-game bite.  

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3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Get directions

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3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Get directions

+1 313 974 7040
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Mezcal is a new Mexican fine dining option in Detroit - Eater Detroit

"Regionally-based chain offering playful, Americanized options for queso dips and guac." - Serena Maria Daniels

https://detroit.eater.com/2023/7/11/23784924/first-look-inside-mezcal-mexican-fine-dining
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Ohio’s Condado Tacos Is Opening a Restaurant in Detroit’s Cass Corridor - Eater Detroit

"Bakersfield is another Ohio-based taco and tequila restaurant that expanded to Detroit's Brush Park in 2017. The venue specializes in corn tortillas pressed in-house." - Brenna Houck

https://detroit.eater.com/2019/7/9/20687487/condado-tacos-detroit-new-restaurant-opening-midtown-creamery-building
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Where to Sip Margaritas in Metro Detroit

"This Mexican street food chain offers an extensive list of tequilas and cocktails including several styles of margarita served by-the-glass or pitcher. The drinks pair well with Bakersfield’s short rib and al pastor tacos served on handmade tortillas." - Eater Staff

https://detroit.eater.com/maps/best-margaritas-detroit-tequila-cocktails
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13 Recent Metro Detroit Restaurant Openings to Know - Eater Detroit

"Bakersfield, an Ohio-based Mexican chain, opened in the former Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe building on December 18, offering housemade tortillas and a selection of tequilas and whiskeys." - Brenna Houck

https://detroit.eater.com/2018/1/3/16840794/detroit-new-restaurant-bar-opening-winter-2018
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John Gonsalves

Google
If you’re in Detroit and craving bold flavors with a fun, laid-back vibe, Bakersfield is a must-visit. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was buzzing — lively, warm, and welcoming. We started with the queso dip, and honestly, I could’ve made a meal out of just that. Creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat — it's the kind of appetizer that disappears within minutes. For tacos, we tried both the shrimp and fish options, and they were phenomenal. The shrimp taco was packed with flavor, beautifully grilled with a spicy kick and a tangy slaw that balanced everything out. The fish taco was light and flaky with a crunchy coating, topped with fresh ingredients that made each bite refreshing and satisfying. Service was friendly and efficient, and the cocktails were just as good as the food. Whether you’re doing date night or meeting up with friends, Bakersfield delivers. Highly recommend for taco lovers and queso addicts alike!

Diana Martin

Google
Very loud bar with small tacos. We stopped in after a Tigers game for a bite. The drink and dip we had was phenomenal. The sides and tacos were Ok, but were VERY pricey. They were selling street tacos for nearly $5 apiece.

Maranda Lossia

Google
Two of us went on a Thursday at 4pm with no reservations just as they opened. It's bench style seating with a country/western theme to it and TVs all around. We were seated right away and our drink orders taken. Within 3 minutes our cocktails arrived and we were able to place our order for apps and entrees right after. Those also came out quickly and looked amazing. Our server was very nice and checked on us regularly and topped off our waters when they were low. To start off we got the honeydew margarita and the grapefruit radler cocktail. Both were delicious! I'm not much of a drinker and that was the first time I finished a margarita by myself. We chose the dinner for two that included chips & dip, 2 apps, and 6 tacos for $26 per person which wasn't too bad for all that was included. We ordered the basic chips and salsa that came with a salsa roja and salsa verde. The verde was my favorite of the two since it was more sour. The roja was just a bit too sweet for me. For apps, we ordered the esquites and the chicken taquitos as well. The esquites, while they were good, we expected it to be a hot dish rather than a cold dish but still enjoyed it and even dipped our chips into it like a salsa. The chicken taquitos were such a surprise when they arrived to the table plated beautifully and made with blue corn tortillas! We loved them. We tried several different tacos including the pollo verde, carnitas, fish, and al pastor. Each taco had it's own unique flavor and were also well-presented. By the time we were ready to leave the restaurant was full with red wings fans catching a meal before the game. It was a nice atmosphere to be in. Cool place to try when you're downtown!

King Dripp

Google
This was my first time here and it was amazing. The atmosphere was wonderful, our waiter was great. I really had a good time.

Whitney

Google
I dined here once on January 3, 2025. The customer service was nothing special. The atmosphere is dark and gloomy in the evening. The food was nasty. They served some of the driest pork I’ve ever had. The food was room temperature if that. I don’t plan to return. Here’s what we ordered 👇🏾 🔷 Rice 🍚 & Beans 🫘 , $7. verde rice, crema, cilantro, frijoles charros, queso fresco TACOS / $4.5 🔶 CARNITAS - beer braised pork, guacamole, tomatillo crema, pickled red onion, cilantro 🔷 FISH - crispy fish, tabasco lime sauce, citrus slaw, cilantro 🔶 SHORT RIB - braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, pickled white onion, radish, cilantro

Kat B

Google
Food was fresh and very tasty. Pineapple margaritas were amazing and highly recommend trying them! Service was a little slow at the bar, in the beginning, but the servers were very friendly and the food came quickly.

Pilar Vick

Google
6/20/2025 Friday. We had a delicious lunch. The food was delicious, and the service was superb. From the host, a very polite and efficient young man, to a server who went the extra mile. And in the end, we were asked if we wanted to take the salsas we had left, and they gave us a big bag of chips for free! I highly recommend this place.

Alex Berkshire

Google
Bakersfield is an amazing place! When it comes to the interior - it’s beautiful. Great spacious place with a lot of room. Service has always been nice and friendly! Menu has changed over the time. Their great nachos are not available anymore unfortunately. But other options are still great! Tacos 🌮 were delicious 🤤 And the dip was great too! Will be coming back soon!

Jeff S.

Yelp
We found this place after a Yankees-Tigers baseball game. A little over half-mile from stadium on Woodward - very nice walk. Place was crowded - great sign. Had to wait about 25 minutes for outside seat (told it was longer to wait for opening inside). Waiter William was AWESOME. as was the unnamed hostess who seated us and helped with a very disagreeable umbrella to shade us from the sun (above and beyond). Tacos were incredible. We got pineapple al pastor, the short rib, and two pollo verde. All wonderful - kinda wish they were bigger!! The queso was phenomenal. Overall, this place is great and I hear there's on nearby in Charlotte, Will have to give that one a shot. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Kien H.

Yelp
Bakersfield is pretty solid. You can get some good whiskey, you can get some good tequila options, you get some food at the same time. Drinks are actually pretty good from there. They have a mezcal Margarita. That's actually pretty solid. There's a very nice and spacious bar area so there's plenty of places to sit at the bar. They also have copious amounts of seeding outside of the bar. So you really don't have an excuse unless packed to the brim. Getting yours going to be right on Woodward but there's of course, street parking. You can pay to get parking in the front of the building or along the sides around where the gray ghost is. But there's options. If it's a busy night, you may have to do a little bit of circling the block. Again I will say the food is good. This night, the last night that I went, it really wasn't warm like I would have thought it should have been. The last thing you want is almost warm. Okay, so we're almost warm tacos. But the flavor was still there. Short rib queso - The dip was good. Very good. It had plenty of case all around it and had plenty of chunks of meat and other additions that were very helpful to the flavor. Stuffed pepper - The pepper could have been warmer as I've mentioned, but it had a really good flavor to it. It was stuffed to the brim. It had a lot of kick to it. So if you're into something with a little bit of spice this is probably good for you to try. Short rib taco - This taco was good. It was a little bit dry but not like it was killing the taco, but it was noticeable. Chicken taco - pretty solid. This one was suffering trying to say anything. I mentioned earlier that it really could have been a little bit warmer or piping hot hopefully. But the flavor was there. It had the meat and the sweet put together very well. Shrimp taco - This one was pretty good. It came with a couple of piece of shrimp inside of it, it felt like it could have been more, but it was about two bites worth. Overall, if you are in the area for a quick bite and some potentially good drinks, stop by.
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Kate U.

Yelp
If you're headed to Little Caesar's arena, this is a great option for dinner/drinks before the game! They have a huge bar area with fantastic margaritas. They have some interesting margarita flavors but the OG with a salted rim on the rocks is the best. Also, for those doing Dry January or don't drink alcohol, they also offer to make some of the margaritas without alcohol. Love this option as I've been drinking a lot less alcohol these days. Onto the food, THE thing to get here is the torta Milanese. It is the only torta on the menu and it is delicious. The chicken is fried to perfection and the sauces they put on it are so tasty. You honestly could split this with someone with a chips & guacamole order and be more than full. Every time that we went, the service was nice and friendly, one area that could be improved is the amount of time it takes to get your food once you order, so I definitely recommend ordering right away.
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Natasha A.

Yelp
Not a fan of this place, I got a margarita, it was mostly juice, they didn't have club soda at the time. We got a salsa trio, no one explained what the options were which was annoying. But the waiter was polite. I got the Caesar salad with chicken, it was good, had some weird south west vibes but it was good. Lots of bees inside the restaurant as well.
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Kristen G.

Yelp
I can't believe it's taken me this long to make it to this glorious place! I cannot wait to go back! We made reservations before a wings game. Parking was tough to find. We got a pitcher or margaritas which was a great choice. And the tacos, oh my goodness, sooooooo delicious! I think about them often and look forward to more soon!
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Brandon W.

Yelp
Bakersfield is a nice summer time vibe for Tacos/Mexican and I think it might be the only Mexican spot in Midtown. Conveniently located a few blocks from Little Caesars Arena, nice spot to grab quick food/drinks before an event. Typically stick with the Chips & Guacamole, Queso Dip and Shrimp Tacos. Decent Mexican food.
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Jonathan W.

Yelp
I had high hopes for this place! Haven't been to Detroit in years and was excited to check out new restaurants. The building is beautiful and has an intimate vibe. I started with an amazing spicy margarita and the chips and salsa were quite delicious. But, I was most excited for the tacos. I had a carnitas taco which was dry and a braised beef taco that was bland. Felt a bit disappointed. I will say it was a huge improvement from when I grew up in Detroit and the only Mexican food we had was Chi Chi's and Taco Bell!
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Erin P.

Yelp
My Texas heart is so happy and belly so full. Loved it here. Ambiance is great, it can be a little loud if you're sensitive to that. A fun feel but man the food was great! We did the dinner for two which is $26 for three appetizers and 6 tacos and we were stuffed. Great guac, queso and salsas. We loved the chicken, carnitas and potato tacos. Marg was pretty good as well. A great stop for a night downtown! Server and hosts were kind!
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Devika P.

Yelp
We came here for dinner today and the food was great! The restaurant does take reservations, which was convenient. We shared the queso and it was delicious. My friend got the Willie salad and like it. I got some tacos: pollo verde, baja shrimp, and cochinita pibil (pork). The shrimp and pork were my favs, they were so good. Overall this was great food with fast service.
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Tessa N.

Yelp
The service and overall ambiance of the restaurant were very good, the service was fast, and our server was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. The energy and noise level were perfect to be able to have a conversation. I had the pineapple margarita, this was fantastic, very balanced, fruity and refreshing, highly recommend. The short rib queso and salsa trio were delicious as well. I tried a few tacos. All were yummy, especially the carnitas, although they all could have been seasoned more, but we're still very good. Overall, this was a great spot, and somewhere I would like to take friends in the future.
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Yana G.

Yelp
First I called to see if they had a bar and Tony answered! I knew I was going to be in great hands! Arrived, at the front desk and it was Tony! He showed me to the bar and passed me off to DQ and Callen. DQ took me through the menu and made great suggestions. I ordered the Fish Taco, Shrimp and Pastor. Later got the short rib taco as well. The guacamole is a bit basic for me liking but mixed with the salsa it's great. Ambiance was pre show or event vibes. I was a little dressed for a show at DSO but didn't feel out of place.
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Maryann S.

Yelp
We went to Bakersfield before a concert with a large group. I was impressed by the speed at which they were able to get us in and out of there. They are clearly cognizant that many come due to their close proximity to major venues. I had the taquitos, would highly recommend these and the rice / beans.They lost a star for two reasons. First, it was incredibly loud, the acoustics were not optimal. Second the chips and salsa trio were below average. The chips were hard and almost tasted stale. Of the eight people we had with us, only one person liked one of the three salsas. The other two salsas were fine but not great.
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Alan W.

Yelp
Surprisingly had never been here as working so close for years. Stopped in before a game but was disappointed by all of the tacos being cold and honestly kinda pricy overall. Not a bad spot for a drink and a quick bite but definitely not a top spot for street tacos in the area.
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Kai C.

Yelp
For starters, let me mention they have picnic bench style seating inside. Ideal for summer when you don't have a big winter coat. I struggled with sitting on my coat and trying to keep it off of the floor. Now on to the food... everything was delicious. The chips were fresh. I would suggest not to let the tacos sit for too long. The bottom gets soft and falls apart kind of quick. Everything was good! The service matched as well. This has moved up to one of my favorite taco spots.
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Jenni R.

Yelp
We were with a local to this place. The place was busy but we were able to score a spot at the bar for 4. They had several local beers to choose from which is a treat when you are an out of towner. The chips with salsa came with 3 different salsas for $7. The tacos were $4.50 each. The tacos were small (I had 2 but if I was there for dinner, I would have wanted 4) The Short Rib taco was very good. The Cochinita Pibil was very good and so SPICY! Others in our group had the Pollo Verde & Pastor. No complaints! Glad we were introduced to this place!!
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Cesca T.

Yelp
This place was bustling when we went for a quick bite to eat after the DIY Fest. There was a Lions game, so it was filled to the brim with sports fans. But they were able to seat us within ten minutes, with no reservation. All of the staff were super nice, despite it being incredibly busy. We tried a couple drinks at the bar while we were waiting, the Pomegranate Paloma and the Pineapple Margarita, which were both great. We really enjoyed the salsas, guacamole, and queso, and the Taquitos we had before our tacos came. I guess there was some kind of mixup in the kitchen, I assume some other table got our tacos by mistake, so we waited a little bit before our sever realized what happened. All we got were a side of black beans, haha, which were very tasty by the way. We were totally fine, crunching chips, and enjoying the COMPLETELY APPROPRIATE music overhead. I talk about this a lot, but the music makes or breaks the ambience of a restaurant. Here they were playing Roadhouse style music, blues, outlaw country etc etc, and it was great! No EDM, no Taylor Swift. It is a glorious thing. But I digress... Anyway, the manager came over even though we didn't ask, we were fine, but that shows a very high level of customer service. And then he took the tacos off the bill, which again, we didn't ask for, and I felt was a bit unnecessary, but was a very hospitable gesture. The tacos were very flavorful, and more so than Imperial, the California style taco stalwart of the Metro Detroit area, quite frankly. We enjoyed our meal and ourselves here. And it's nice because it's some place we could bring our daughter without getting a bunch of side eye! : ) Come for the tacos, stay for the Roadhouse ambience.
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Judy N.

Yelp
This place is fun - the service is a bit funny but overall good as they make sure it's right. We enjoyed some drinks and a few tacos. I wouldn't recommend the vegetarian tacos, stick with the standards. They do have an outdoor patio (haven't sat there before) but inside is nice on a beautiful day as they have large windows along the front of the restaurant. They also have a bar inside which many people dine at.
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Raymond S.

Yelp
Underwhelming at best. If you are a big eater this will be a very expensive stop. Portions are ala carte and small. Had to ask for cutlery. They got my grand daughter's side wrong (grapefruit instead of mandarin) the Mexican street corn is cold. Stick with tacos (but be prepared to pay).
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Mohammad A.

Yelp
Absolutely disgusting food. The atmosphere is very nice, and the food presentation was great, but this was definitely a case of "it looks way better than it tasted". The service was alright with it being slow at the beginning but they seemed to fix that. Now as to what was ordered: - Chips with queso, guacamole, and their salsas - Pollo Verde taco - Short rib taco - Papas Rajas taco The chips were probably the only thing I enjoyed. The salsas were nothing special, the queso tasted powdery, and the guac was bland. The short rib taco was so bad I had to spit it out. The chicken taco was also terrible, with the chicken having a very weird taste and seemed like it was boiled. The Papas Rajas taco was just a veggie taco that was tolerable considering everything. We left with our plates full of food that we only took one bite of. Overall, it was very disappointing, and I don't think I'll ever come here again.
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Deidre R.

Yelp
Our food was great! Was my first visit and I liked the simplicity of the menu. Service was awesome. Our waitress was CeCe and she was a joy! Full of great recommendations and made certain we were taken care of!
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Janae D.

Yelp
Wanted to celebrate 5/5 with some tacos and margaritas and decided to visit Bakersfield. We were able to get a bar seat around noon easily. It was a warm day so they had the big windows open so you can enjoy the weather and people watching down Woodward. The margarita pitcher is a great deal if anyone in your group plans to get more than 1 margarita. The guacamole is very fresh. The queso was good. I was disappointed in the tacos. While they were loaded fillings, i found the tortilla to be dry and smaller than expected. The short rib taco felt like it should have been tossed in some of the short rib juices. I also had a fish taco (not pictured) it was super dry and the slaw needed to be tossed in a mayo/crema based sauce. The al pastor was the best flavor wise. Overfall good value, decent food.
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Raagini Y.

Yelp
We went here in a larger group and enjoyed tacos, chips, and margaritas. The margaritas are great and I would recommend getting one pitcher and then everyone can also try other flavors. Good weekend spot and I liked the large table option for seating. Excellent service too.
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De Saltino D.

Yelp
Food was dry and unflavorable. Service was ok and ambiance was decent. Tacos weren't as good as I thought they were. I had a chicken sandwich I could taste any spices. It was a piece of meat with no flavor. The only thing that was good was the chips, salsa and queso dip sauces. I would never go back here. If you want some good Mexican food you should go to Xochimilco in southwest detroit
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Lex G.

Yelp
While they are not an authentic Mexican restaurant, they're more street food style here. They have amazing margaritas that are made with house made syrups. Tons of tequila and mezcal options. Their Baja shrimp tacos are my favorite. Always recommend the short rib queso as an app. Great spot before heading to LCA. Service has been great every single time too. They also have an outdoor patio. Super cute and lots of natural light hits this place.
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Zachary K.

Yelp
Overall great tasting food and great ambiance. Taco shells could have been toasted so they didn't fall apart and cauliflower was just ok as more charred than cooked. Service was a bit slow but still great overall.
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Doris K.

Yelp
Food is outstanding. The shrimp tacos are my absolute favorite... highly recommend. Sat at the bar, service isn't the best. A glass of water isn't provided upfront... you have to ask for them which I personally dislike. Our bartender forgot about us and when she did pay attention she forgot the drink I was drinking and just brought something random also annoying. The food though it just fantastic and I should also mention the bathroom is very clean. The music is fun and light, this is a great date night, a family place or somewhere to go with a large group. It's street parking and sometimes a short wait. The brunch is also worth it. I do recommend but providing three stars for service not the food.
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Ben V.

Yelp
Probably my favorite spot in Detroit for tacos! Always a really good time. I highly recommend the margarita pitcher and splitting with some friends. My favorite tacos are the pollo rojo and the carnitas! The guac is also very solid. Fun place to go before an event at LCA. Usually able to find a spot at the bar if you can't get a table.
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Madison D.

Yelp
Really tasty place!! Had a great time eating here with a table of 4. We made reservations to be safe (always the case these days!!) & it was not on a wait yet. Delicious guacamole and crispy chicken. Really liked the torta (Mexican sandwich). Very filling. Cocktails and beer were super good too.
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Michael T.

Yelp
Had 9 tacos, 1 milanesa torta. Takeout. Had super high expectations about the tacos - they looked delicious from the pics. Was told best was shrimp but all five were recommended so ordered all of them. Tacos were small and not really packed with content. They were all ok but nothing left a lasting positive impression nor will leave me thinking them after finishing the dining experience. To explain what I mean. Black Pearl (Ann Arbor) and Tienda Mexicana did have tacos that had a lasting unforgettable impression. Tacos at Bakersfield were smaller, only had flour tortilla option. Best taco was not the shrimp but the short rib - it was tender and mixed well with onion and radish. The order for me was 1) short rib, 2) fish. 3/4) shrimp/Pollo, 5) carnitas. Fish was juicy ans well fries. I had the LOWEST expectation for the chicken but this turned out incredibly tender and juicy. Shrimp was a disappointment and did not live up to the high expectation. The lowest was carnitas. Could not chew; it was not tender. Dry and unpleasant. BUT, the winner was the chicken cutlet sandwich. It reminded me chicken katsu in sandwich form. Beautifully fried abs crispy AND STAYED THAT WAY even after I got home. Arugula added a hint of needed freshness from the meat. Good, filling bread. Well worth $12 (more with it than about 3 tacos) Finally shout out to Craig. He took my order, made recommendations, and remained cordial over the phone despite how obviously busy it was.

Kate C.

Yelp
First time here and it was good overall. FYI: It serves Tacos and Mexican style food, however, it does not have that type of decor or atmosphere. We were seated promptly and service was good. It has a smaller menu but everything we tried was delicious.
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Haleigh E.

Yelp
I've visited this place twice, and the food has consistently been excellent. It offers a great casual atmosphere and good service.
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Autumn M.

Yelp
The tacos are amazing! I had a fish, shrimp, and chicken taco. The appetizers are just as good, we had the trio which had salsa verde, rojo, and guacamole and the short rib queso. The service is great we originally had a reservation for two but brought someone else, they accommodated us quickly by seating us at the bar for 20 minutes until a table was ready. I will return

Jenna B.

Yelp
Best NYE experience ! Arrived early for our 10pm reservation and went to the bar for a few drinks first. Seated exactly on time and had an amazing dinner! XAVIER, our waiter, made it a perfect night for us. Friendly, attentive and excellent service all around. Food was outstanding as well!!
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Lorraine F.

Yelp
This is a fun place! Make reservations..they get crowded!! Good service at the bar while waiting for our table (I got there early). I had a super well made pineapple margarita....delicious!!! Good service at the bar. Got our table and got excellent service from Vinnie. We ordered the Trio, which is just chips, guacamole and two salsas. But it's a good amount of all these and you can have more chips Then you order sets of two small tacos, which are priced to be able to get a number of these orders. I got the Willie salad and we ordered roasted cauliflower to share. All prepared well and tasted very good. This is not a negative...just an observation...it's a "street taco" vibe in there. You sit on nice picnic tables...not chairs. And it's really loud. If that's not your thing...you won't like it. I'll go back though...because it's fun and good food at an affordable price.
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Malisa R.

Yelp
My husband and I came here before the Red Wings game. Great location. Only 0.3 mile walk. There is parking off of Watson, but it's a little expensive ($30 valet/$40 for self park). Parking is not associated with Bakersfield. We made reservations, which I'm glad we did. The restaurant was pretty busy at 4pm. We were greeted my a friendly host you quickly showed us to our table. We started off with a Mai tai margarita and an anejo margarita. For food, we started off with the short rib queso. The margaritas were great! The queso was amazing! The flavors were on point. Plus, the margs are strong. Definitely recommend! For dinner, we ordered an assortment of tacos (Hongos, short rib, Baja shrimp, and pollo Verde). For a side, we ordered the roasted cauliflower. The roasted cauliflower included portobellos, peppers, and queso. Soooooo good! Great experience. Amazing food! Can't wait to check it out again!
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Olivia A.

Yelp
Specifically found a place close to Little Caesars Arena before a concert and truly loved our time here:)! Made a reservation the week of and we were immediately seated upon entering the restaurant/talking with the host. She was so fun and spunky and we already felt so welcome. I was impressed by the open garage doors, mood lighting, and bar aesthetic as we walked in.. it was such a beautiful day to be inside our outside on their patio. Browsing the menu and looking around us we saw a pitcher being served and decided to try that out. For $45 it can hold up to about 4-5 drinks per person and that was more than enough for the two of us. We ordered an original flavored margarita and it was pretty strong and delicious! We enjoyed chips and salsa for an appetizer and the chips were fresh and salted well! Which I'm a huge fan of. The tacos were street style and absolutely delicious! We both loved each one we ordered. They bring all of your tacos out on a platter and display it on a stand at your table which is so aesthetically pleasing and awesome in my opinion hehe. I enjoyed the Baja Shrimp, the Fish taco, and the Huitlacoche. The Huitlacoche had corn and roasted poblanos on it topped with cotija cheese! Soooo delicious! I could eat so many of these haha. Overall we had a great experience here! The service, the food, the drinks, and the vibe were all on point! Would 100% recommend to a friend!! It's also walking distance to the Little Caesars arena if you ever need a quick bite before a show sometime:)
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Alana D.

Yelp
I love the food and ambiance! It's the perfect place to go to before a game! Walking distance to little Caesar's arena.
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Lisa M.

Yelp
This is our favorite Detroit taco place!!! We drive to Detroit to specifically come here!! It can get packed easily so call a head especially if over 2 people. My husband and I usually sit at the bar and the staff is always great!! In the past we typically split a bunch of tacos and we can vouch for Al pastor , short rib is a MUST, fish, carnitas. We love to splurge and get the short rib queso--so amazing! This last time we tried for the first time chicken taquitos and loved them!! Might be my new order moving forward !
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Jet S.

Yelp
A friends who is local to the area suggested Bakersfield and it was one of the best suggestions I've ever got. We were unable to make a reservation, but the staff fit us in between reservations. The food came incredibly quick, and was so so delicious. The only downside was that the waitress suggested 2-3 tacos per person, but we found the food wasn't very filling and we ended up making a second stop for a light dinner.

Hanna P.

Yelp
Service was amazing, Will did a great job and was quick and very kind and welcoming. The tacos were amazing, I had 3 different kinds and they were all amazing carnitas, fish, and shrimp. The cabbage slaw on the shrimp taco had amazing flavor!!! I'm not usually a slaw person but this one definitely enhanced and added great flavor without being overpowering. Vibe was amazing and drink are pretty good!!!
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Jason K.

Yelp
Fun atmosphere with a lively clientele. Our server Cory was extremely attentive and friendly, with great suggestions. The Baja shrimp tacos were so good and LOVED the queso.

Kim B.

Yelp
I am writing this as I sit here waiting to cash out in a very non busy bar. The service was absolutely horrible. Shot specials were ordered and confirmed, yet charged for normal non special prices. Asked for water, never even had so much as a drop in my general direction. This is a sad excuse for a place to eat and have drinks. We were served food without plates or silverware and had to eat off napkins. I used to love this place, not sure what happened but I won't waste my time again.
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Jaewoo S.

Yelp
Great atmosphere. Just stopped for a drink before having dinner at another place nearby. It was a Monday evening at 6pm in October but it seemed quite busy. May had to wait if I wanted to be seated at a table. Chose to sit at the bar. Bartender very attentive and nice. Tequila flight was okay. But seemed worth trying other menus it was just that we had reservation at another spot and just wanted to get a drink before.
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Chantell R.

Yelp
Normally the atmosphere is so chill but unfortunately Shannon the server decided to come over to the bar and ask to take our order but in the middle of taking our order she rudely interrupted and said I got other ppl on the floor to service!! I'm going to give your order to someone else. First off if u had other tables to serve u shouldn't have brought your ass over to the bar. I thought we serve with manners not rudeness. Lesson 101 if you can't serve ppl with a smile then stay in the kitchen...
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Emma J.

Yelp
Been her multiple times so I thought I would finally review! The Al pastor tacos are hands down my favorite ever,also order the guacamole and queso dip they have.Margaritas by the pitcher as well The lighting in here is my favorite at night time.Havent tried anything but the tacos but every single one they have is good!
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Aylime B.

Yelp
First time visiting Bakersfield yesterday after making a reservation via Opentable (was not necessary on a Monday at 5:30 pm but we did it anyways). We were greeted with smiles and were seated right away. We sat inside but the windows were open so we still got to enjoy the sun and the nice breeze while sipping on our margaritas. I definitely recommend trying the pineapple margarita, but if you're looking for something refreshing on a hot summer day, you should definitely try the cucumber margarita. Food: We started with the short rib queso with chips and the esquites. The esquite was good but the short rib queso stole the show. Honestly, the queso is one of the best quesos I've ever tasted. I highly recommend ordering the queso with the chips, not only because of how good it is, but also because the serving of the chips and queso is worth the price. We ended up mixing the equites with the queso and making our own dip (amazing idea). The tacos are "street style" so they're pretty small and a bit pricey at $4 a pop. One taco I do NOT recommend ordering (unless you enjoy really spicy food of course) is the Pollo Diablo. The spice was just too much for me. Besides that spicy pollo Diablo taco, the Al Pastor Taco, the Baja Shrimp Taco, and the Pollo Verde taco were all good! Want the best bang for your buck...order shareables/appetizers with chips and end the meal with 2-3 tacos. Lastly, if you have reservations, try to arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to find parking nearby. Looking forward to returning for the margaritas soon.
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DeMario M.

Yelp
This is one of my favorite taco spots in the city. EVERYTHING on the menu is good. The favor is on point. I usually order here once a month or anytime I'm craving tacos.

Joshua L.

Yelp
Amazing food amazing tequila great bartenders all I gotta say ...bartenders took care of us for issues with a long wait free meal
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Elaine W.

Yelp
Ordered the Trio appetizer for a snack. You get chips, guacamole, rojo & verde salsas for $12. Definitely a decent size of everything. Huge bag of chips. I was told they have "the best guac" and it does have some truth to it. Guac is flavored very well with big fresh chunks of avocado. The verde salsa is also super addicting. Not a fan of the rojo but don't mind it. Overall, happy with my order and would return to try other things next time.