El Barzon
Mexican restaurant · Mexicantown
3710 Junction Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
Highlights
Upscale Mexican & Italian fare with a beautiful patio
Upscale Mexican & Italian fare with a beautiful patio
"Fine dining restaurant El Barzon features two distinct menus: one for Mexican food and another focused on Italian. Start with chips and salsa, followed by fresh homemade Linguini El Barzon (linguini in little neck clams, shrimp, olive oil, white wine, garlic, tomato sauce, and spicy red pepper flakes with croutons). Chef and proprietor Norberto Garita honed his skills cooking Italian food in New York and at the famed Il Posto Ristorante in Southfield before opening this Southwest Detroit staple. Online ordering is available for takeout and reservations are recommended, particularly during patio season when the romantic alfresco seating area opens up." - Danny Palumbo
"Chef Norberto Garita is just as adept at making mushroom and ricotta ravioli as he is with mole poblano, which makes for a one-of-a-kind experience at El Barzon Restaurante. This fine dining institution pays homage to the cuisines of Italy and Puebla, Mexico, in an upscale atmosphere that includes an expansive wine list, great cocktails, and a lovely brick patio. In recent years, Garita’s efforts have been getting national attention, and in 2023, he was named a semifinalist for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Great Lakes region. Online ordering is available." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Chef Norberto Garita is just as adept at making mushroom and ricotta ravioli as he is with mole poblano, which makes for a one-of-a-kind experience at El Barzon Restaurante. This fine dining institution pays homage to the cuisines of Italy and Puebla, Mexico, in an upscale atmosphere that includes an expansive wine list, great cocktails, and a lovely brick patio. In recent years, Garita’s efforts have been getting national attention, and in 2023, he was named a semifinalist for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Great Lakes region. Online ordering is available." - Serena Maria Daniels
"El Barzon’s gorgeous bricked-in patio oasis is one of the top al fresco dining spots in the city. The white tablecloth eatery is a perfect special occasion spot with both Italian and Mexican dishes. The patio roof provides just enough shade while still letting in a cool breeze and is best enjoyed with a margarita in hand. Reservations can be made online." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Where can you get mole poblano con pavo and homemade mushroom and ricotta cheese ravioli in the same place? When your dining companions are split on whether to go for Mexican or Italian, El Barzon will make everyone in the group happy. This Southwest Detroit restaurant has been a community staple and dining destination since late 2007, when chef and owner Norberto Garita opened the doors to his unique Mexican-Italian concept. At El Barzon he serves dishes that celebrate his Mexican heritage while showcasing his Italian cooking chops honed at gone-but-not forgotten Il Posto. On the weekends, check out the wood-fired pizzas like the A la Mexicana with cheese, chorizo, steak, and jalapeño with avocado slices. It pairs well with the El Despreciado, a jalapeno margarita with Astral Anejo, infused jalapeño syrup, triple sec, and sour mix, with jalapeno roasted tableside." - Vox Creative
