Bakersfield - Detroit

Name: Bakersfield - Detroit
Address: 3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, 48201
Telephone: (313) 974-7040
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

910 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Serving up authentic, Mexican street fare, and a selection of over 100 tequilas and American whiskeys. Bakersfield is a spot where the food is simple, the service is warm and the atmosphere is alive.

We do offer a heated outdoor dining experience during the winter months. These tables are located in a covered and enclosed tent with heaters spread throughout. We recommend dressing warmly if the temperatures outside are below 40 degrees.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(313) 974-7040

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 974-7040
Website
http://www.bakersfieldtacos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Neighborhood
Detroit
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Johnny
mixed greens, bacon, cotija cheese, hearts of palm, avocado, red onion, toasted almond, cider vinaigrette
Loretta
arugula, spiced pepitas, grape tomatoes, radishes, queso fresco, chipotle honey vinaigrette
Willie
romaine mix, roasted chicken, bacon, black beans, tomatoes, corn, fresnos, queso fresco, buttermilk dressing

Tortas

served on a telera roll

Milanesa
chicken cutlet, black beans, salsa verde, arugula, avocado lemon mayo
Cubano
beer braised carnitas, chorizo, red cabbage, black beans, pickled peppers, monterey jack, poblano dijonnaise

Tostadas

built on a crispy tortilla

Short Rib
braised short rib, fried egg, black beans, Bakersfield hot sauce, queso fresco, shredded romain, cilantro buttermilk dressing
Chicken Chorizo
black beans, chicken chorizo, salsa verde, queso fresco, cilantro, radish, shredded romaine, cilantro buttermilk dressing
Papas
black beans, potatoes, poblano, queso fresco, guacamole, scallions, shredded romaine, cilantro buttermilk dressing

Tacos

Tortillas handmade in house. Add-ons: crema, guac, house pickled jalapeños (HOT), habañero hot salsa (HOT)

Fish
crispy mahi, tabasco lime sauce, citrus slaw, cilantro
Baja Shrimp
crispy shrimp, chipotle lime crema, guacamole, red cabbage, pickled fresno, chive
Pollo Rojo
braised chicken, smoky guajillo chili salsa, queso fresco, white onion, chipotle lime crema, cilantro
Al Pastor
chili marinated pork, pineapple, pickled white onion, cilantro
Cochinita Pibil
achiote braised pork, pickled red onion, habañero hot salsa (HOT), cilantro
Bistec
marinated grilled short rib, chipotle slaw, cilantro
Short Rib
braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, white onion, radish, cilantro
Hongos
portabello, poblano, fresno, bell pepper, kale slaw, cotija cheese
Huitlacoche
corn truffles, roasted poblano, corn, onion, cotija cheese, cilantro

Craft Cocktails

San Luis
Rittenhouse Rye, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Benedictine, Peychauds Bitters
Bakersfield Sour
Old Forester, Grand Marnier, St. Germain, agave nectar, house sour, bourbon cherries
Chester Avenue
Bulleit, Cointreau, ginger ale, orange, absinthe, Angostura Bitters
Paloma
Herradura Reposado, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, grapefruit bitters, Jarritos Grapefruit soda

Margaritas & Large Format Cocktails

The Bakersfield Margarita
el Jimador Blanco, triple sec, agave nectar, fresh lemon/lime
Premium Margarita
Casa Noble Reposado, Grand Marnier, agave nectar, fresh lemon/lime, Valencia orange salt
Sangria Rojo
Don Miguel Gascon Malbec, el Jimador Blanco, fresh lime, orange juice, agave nectar, fruit, Sprite
Pineapple Margarita
el Jimador Blanco, Licor 43, pineapple, agave nectar, fresh lime

What 910 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I visited Bakersfield with a friend and we had a great time here! I tried the queso dip and short rib, fish and chicken pollo diablo tacos. All were very good! We also shared a picture of the pineapple margarita and it was more than enough for 2. Highly recommend.
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fastbackss
Detroit
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
8PM on a Friday and was hopping. Service level received with it being that busy was outstanding. Both hosts were personable and engaged in banter while waiting for table to be cleared. Server (Eli) was great. Checked on us the correct amount, offered suggestions, refills on chips, etc. Food was really good. Frankly it was a significant step up from my last visit. Presentation of it was also good. Only complaint was that it was way too loud. Often could not hear what the person across the table was saying. Will look to come back though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
Tuesday Tacos ! Really nice restaurant and good price ! I highly recommend !
LL
LowesLuau
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Random find searching OpenTable for lunch spots after we left the DIA and this came up. Name doesn't make me think Mexican food and margaritas but that's the menu. All was delicious, short ribs queso, chicken taquitos, 2 margaritas and each mini taco you order separately. For a lunch portion, 2 tacos and sharing appetizers with margaritas was filling. Fish taco and carnitas were very good. Bill was 72 for 2 people plus tip. Parking was the only issue, it's on Woodward, there wasn't any street parking so we wound up paying 20 to the lot nearby. If we can find better parking and I would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food and service was very good, great food options. Only issue was it was just a bit loud to be able to have a conversation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service Fantastic food Only downside was it was a little too loud
W
Whirlyball
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our 23rd anniversary and received perfect service with really good food and drink.
MM
MonicaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great space and great food! Would love to return again.
T
Tone
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place, great food, great atmosphere. Margaritas are on point. And do the trick
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food! Very loud. Would return!
DM
DelaneyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service was quick and efficient! Our food and drinks were amazing. Scott, our server, was very helpful and fast! Great tacos and vibe overall!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, Food, drinks and atmosphere 💜
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I go to spot. Love the hosts and managers always taking care of us.
L
Lisa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food was outrageously expensive - even for these troubled times.
B
Beth
Naples
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Love this place. We try to sit at the bar when possible as it’s fun to watch the bartenders mix their goodies! There is a strange odor of vinegar but it’s not a deterrent from bringing us back. Good selection of tequilas!
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foodie
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was easy to book a reservation. Reminder and table ready notifications were helpful. Parking was easy. The food was awesome from margaritas, to trio appetizer, to the tacos. Server Curren was awesome and made recommendations that he was spot on about. Food came timely. The entire experience was great.
KP
KellyP
Seattle
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
One of our favorite stops in Detroit! We love the guac and getting an assortment of tacos.
MS
MichealS
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
I would recommend the resturant for a great evening out with friends.
GR
GaryR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ll definitely be back! Good food, ambiance, and drinks. We were both pleasantly surprised.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
We asked the server about portion sizes and she was unable to make any suggestions or recommendations. We asked her about side dishes and she said ‘it depends on what you want….everyone is different. She is not an asset to your business. Everything else was great.
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mmrr
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
music way too loud-esp. when pqcked with people. wr had to yell across the table to each other.
P
Peaccce3
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service! I had the fish tacos and my husband had the the short rib tacos. Both were delicious but I think we may have liked the short rib tacos a little bit more. We had their guac, salsa and queso with our chips which were all very good too.
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Taka
Detroit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The tacos are very good. I would like to eat them again.
RG
RebeccaG
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tommy was an excellent server. Good and drinks were great.
RF
RitaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived early and the place was full. Still to our surprise, we were able to be seated early. Our server was fantastic and fun. The food was great. I am also very thankful that Bakersfield participates with the Inkind restaurant program. It is the only location in Michigan that does so far. We would not have known about Bakersfield if not for this location being listed in the InKind app. We are so happy to have "found" this place. We will be back!
Bakersfield - DetroitResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you so much for the great review Rita! I did not realize we were the only restaurant in Michigan participating with the InKind app! I agree that it is a wonderful tool and makes payment a breeze. We can't wait to host you again! - Craig Davis (Assistant General Manager)
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PeggyM
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you Bakersfield... it's always a pleasure eating here. In advance when I made the reservation I mentioned one of our guests has Celiac disease. When we the menus were provided they automatically gave us a gluten free menu! The food and service was great! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bakersfield - DetroitResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you Peggy! We take dietary requests to heart and are happy to provide all of our guests with the best food which meets their requests! We can't wait to host you again soon! - Craig Davis (Assistant General Manager)
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TracieT
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! The short rib queso and taco were my favorite!
D
Deion
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter Scott was amazing. Great good and drink options. Would go back again in a heartbeat
Bakersfield - DetroitResponded on January 12, 2023Thank you, Deion we love to hear this! Breeanna Clerebout (AGM)
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LaurenK
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. The restaurant was quite loud, especially on a Sunday night, but it had great energy. Just something to know ahead of going! :)
Bakersfield - DetroitResponded on January 12, 2023Thank you, Lauren we are so glad you enjoyed 😊 Breeanna Clerebout (AGM)
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Kato
Toronto
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
A great place to visit before a Red Wings game. A block from Little Caesars Arena. I recommend.
Bakersfield - DetroitResponded on January 12, 2023Thanks for the love, Kato😊 Breeanna Clerebout (AGM)
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robg
Detroit
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot near the LCA Arena; walking distance down Woodward Avenue. Hostess and Staff all very personable. Good Vibes Only, will try again.
PB
PaulB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a nice experience here before a Pistons game. Taco Tuesday so $3 tacos which is a pretty solid deal in general, let alone on Woodward walking distance from the arena. Tacos are smaller but waitress was up front about that. Cool atmosphere and nicely decorated. Definitely loud inside. Only odd thing was they served the tacos on one big plate and you had to grab yours off of it. After going through the Pandemic, was kinda surprised by this, but I was not upset with this personally. I see how some people would not like it though. Overall a cool spot and would go back
Bakersfield - DetroitResponded on January 12, 2023Thank you for the stars and feedback, Paul! We are glad that you got to enjoy before your Pistons game! Breeanna Clerebout (AGM)
C
Chloe
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was amazing and it was taco Tuesday so tacos were $3. It was super delicious
Bakersfield - DetroitResponded on January 12, 2023Thank you, Chloe 😊 Breeanna Clerebout (AGM)
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great drinks! Perfect restaurant for having drinks and catching up with friends. The servers were helpful and were able to make recommendations for us that we loved! There’s also multiple large tvs that play the game if that’s something that interests you.
LA
LaurenA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was good and the staff was very friendly. I would like to go back!
WB
WilliamB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Made a reservation and seated immediately. Great place and close to activities downtown. Parking is an issue on weekends.
L
Lindy
Detroit
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service. Jackie was wonderful! Food was delicious!
VB
VictorB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Don't hesitate for a second. We will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Celebrated 2 birthdays. Already planning to come back next weekend after attending an event downtown.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great Mexican street food and a pleasure to have a wide selection of tequilas to celebrate a birthday. Thanks team for a good time and good food/drink

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bakersfield - Detroit using the Order Online button. Bakersfield - Detroit also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 974-7040.

Bakersfield - Detroit is rated 4.7 stars by 910 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(313) 974-7040

Other options

Order online

3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Additional information

Neighborhood
Detroit
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.bakersfieldtacos.com/
Phone number
(313) 974-7040

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Bakersfield - Detroit

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Detroit

Fish

Baja Shrimp

Short Rib

Aperitivos

Chips and Guacamole

Chips and Salsa

Chips and Queso

Black Beans

Ensaladas

Johnny

Loretta

Willie

Tortas

Milanesa

Cubano

Tostadas

Short Rib

Chicken Chorizo

Papas

Tacos

Fish

Baja Shrimp

Pollo Rojo

Al Pastor

Cochinita Pibil

Bistec

Short Rib

Hongos

Huitlacoche

Craft Cocktails

San Luis

Bakersfield Sour

Chester Avenue

Paloma

Margaritas & Large Format Cocktails

The Bakersfield Margarita

Premium Margarita

Sangria Rojo

Pineapple Margarita

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