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Bakes Detroit - Bakersfield - Detroit, Detroit, MI

Bakersfield - Detroit

4.6
4.6
978 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today

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

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

Popular dishes

What 978 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Lively

  • Detroit

    Lively

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  1. Jocelynn

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The only issues I have with the resturant is there was a greeter there that gave us excellent customer service. So much so, I tipped her $20. Later, she was fired for not greeting people properly. I did not know this young lady, nor do I know what her service was like in the past. But last night, she gave EXCELLENT customer service. The ENTIRE staff was amazing and they really create a joy and upbeat mood. Also, there should be some more basic options on the menu. Hard tacos, soft tacos etc...
  2. EddieB

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Scott was a great waiter. He was on point and made sure we was good. Overall it was a great experience
  3. KHill

    Detroit

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good and the margaritas exceptional. Even more important, the servers treated me and my friend like queens.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food was delicious but service was slow and we we reserved a seat for inside so we would be kept out of the sun but we were sat by the windows which we pulled open and baked the whole time. It was hot and service was slow.
  5. DanielT

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    We had great food and drinks good, but the service was definitely interesting
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great date spot in midtown/ downtown Detroit fun vibes
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. We will definitely be back for more!
  8. DKP12

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I have been to Bakersfield a number of times and use to find it very enjoyable. This time, however, I noticed that you crammed in more tables making it impossible to maneuver in the restaurant and you put up these metal standing counter bars so overflow from the bar can stand around. Be grateful that a fire never breaks out in there, because no one is going to be able to get around the tables and the metal bars counters. Secondly, I was very disappointed in the "truffle corn taco" and felt that it was definitely not worth the $4.50. There was barely any filling on the taco. I can go to Tu Taco Tienda in Madison Heights and get TWO excellent shrimp tacos for $5. I seriously doubt that I will be returning here, which is very unfortunate. The noise level was horrible.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, but I feel like the Tacos were EXTREMELY expensive for how small they were. You needed to buy 3 tacos to equal the size of 1 taco, and 1 taco was $4.50. I had to order $40 worth of tacos to get full.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Tacos were tasteless and dry,., way down hill from past experiences
  11. Jacquelyn

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Once again Bakersfield was on point! Never disappoints! Brought some friends along , their first time, they loved it and look forward to eating there again
  12. cynthiaG

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my Mother's first time there. She really liked the food and the atmosphere. We were having dinner before a Mother's Day concert. Our service was great.
  13. SWallerDetroit

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very glad that we placed a reservation to celebrate my son's 50th birthday. Our table was available within a short time after arrival. The foo, the waitstaff and the service was excellent.
  14. Eric

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Great food and service. Street noise was very lound.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to lunch for our anniversary. Our waiter was Scott, and he was amazing! He was patient as we questioned about a few dishes, he made great drink recommendations. The atmosphere was lovely, the restaurant was near capacity (reservations recommended). I would go here again, without a doubt.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service always good
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Not authentic Mexican food. The diablo almost killed me.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Toledo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Tacos are super good. Have a little kick to them but very good. Margaritas are also awesome.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great place for dinner before a concert. Make reservations because it’s busy
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The ambiance was great, drinks were unique and satisfying.
  21. MarjannL

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food and service was outstanding as usual. It was extremely loud, couldn’t even hear the other people at our table. My husband complained of ringing ears!
  22. AshleyJ

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food!! Definitely great service and a good time!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Booked reservations to enjoy the weather we had. The host proceeded to sit us at the completely at the back of the restaurant near the kitchen. Where we saw plenty of open tables near the windows and much more outside on the way there. We proceeded to ask if we could move tables closer to somewhere near the open tables at the windows or outside and we were met with “those tables are for people who made reservations” which is what we had.. We were sat outside which was good and better. However, given the reservations were for 7:15 we didn’t get to place our order until near 8:10, while the neighboring tables who were seated after us already got their food while we were still waiting to place orders Food came out, missing one taco, and the food was on the bland side. Used to be a regular but not so much lately now
  24. AlyssaC

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was very delicious but wish the portions were a bit larger.
  25. SamanthaS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Great timing. Fresh tacos reasonably priced.
  26. PhillipH

    Philadelphia

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambiance in our trip to Detroit! It had been a while since visiting the “D”. Detroit is on a roll!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The drinks were delicious! I loved the food options, the small tacos were great and we didn’t over-eat! Great flavor. Service was a little slow, and the noise level was almost unbearable. I’m in my 30s so not that old, but the screaming we had to do to talk to the waiter and each other was irritating. Made us leave quicker than we planned. We were there at their busiest time, right before a show at LCA, I won’t go if it’s that busy and loud again.
  28. LindaG

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and service was excellent. Would recommend to friends and family.
  29. RogerH

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious , the ambience was great and the service was excellent
  30. ShaeB

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time eating here and it was amazing. Was even able to get a Virgin margarita. Loaded queso will definitely have me coming back.
  31. Cathy

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We were irritated at first, because we waited quite a while, even though I had made a reservation two weeks prior. Staff made up for it by comping our appetizer, and we had a great server.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place has consistent service and quality food. Tacos are on point
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    I like Bakersfield and the food this time around was cold, lacked any flavor, and made us feel a little sick afterward. Service was also very slow despite the restaurant not being full.
  34. Brian

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Food was great and came out fast. Service was ok.
  35. Melanie

    Detroit

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great spot, love the atmosphere, the food was tasty and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back again.
  36. James

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    The food was very good. Unfortunately the service wasn't great. The service wasn't necessarily bad, but not that good either. The noise level in this place was beyond loud. We had to yell to hear each other across the table. I was pretty embarrassed having booked a reservation here for a double date, we couldn't even talk to each other.
  37. MikeP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great food and drinks. Our server was very soft spoken and not very friendly.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience5
    Excellent food!! Poor service from our server. We asked for napkins, refills and extra chips never received asked our food runner and he never brought it or got our waiter. Finally was able to flag down the manager who got us everything very quickly and was very nice and accommodating. Overall good experience just a not great server.
  39. MarilynG

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All round good food & ambience. Our server, Scott, was quick & friendly .
  40. MarjannL

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The drinks are awesome! Short rib queso is best queso ever! We tried 4 different tacos and they were all amazing! Especially loved the Pollo verde one!!! Will be back soon

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser 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 4.6 stars by 978 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 p.m.


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Bakersfield - Detroit

3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    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

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