Quaint cozy atmosphere! Best Mexican food in town . While most of the restaurants have the same tasting salsa and guacamole, THEIR TABLE SIDE GUACAMOLE is the best Their food is unmatched period ! read more

We took our neighbors here on May 10th to celebrate Mother's Day with us. Place was packed "as usual". Special thanks to our waitress Elma for her Outstanding service and attention to our table needs. She is quite the professional. My wife our lady Friend both enjoyed the Alambres steak filets that was mouth watering as usual served with Spanish rice and potatoes. Complimentary Poblano homemade Soup by Mama Garza. I order Chef Luis Garza's El Horno which is salmon on top of white rice smothered in a homemade lobster sauce with a large shrimp on top and wrapped up in a banana leaf. My friend ordered the Steak Fajitas. He enjoyed the sliced steak cooked in butter with onion , bell peppers and covered with a white cheese. Side dishes of salad and poblano soup of course. The entire restaurant had tables filled with various colorful well plated dishes thanks to Chef Luis and His staff. The French say Bon a petite ! In Spanish it is " Disfrute de su comida "! Oh, Oh I almost forgot they have a very hot white creamy Habanero pepper salsa for your homemade and warm corn chips in addition to the two red hot and mild salsas' , I mixed a tad of this with the guacamole . Be careful this stuff adds a new meaning to hot!! read more

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This is the best spot I would say top two (other is Tacos Wuey) to go for steak in southwest Detroit. You will literally never be disappointed with the steak! However I can say other menu it's are equally just as tasty! The poblano soup is some of my favorite soup to get! I always order it. The ambiance is small inside. But it's so vibrant, pretty and chill. The staff is super friendly and there is plenty of parking. To top it off you can take your own beer and or wine. Definitely a spot I repeat go to! read more

El Asador - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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This place is such a great "hidden gem" for dinner! Authentic, delicious, relatively high-end Mexican food. The last time I visited, I split the table side guacamole with friends and had the Ranchero New York Steak as my main course. The guacamole is the best in town, and the steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked. A great feature is that you can BYOB (wine and beer) -- I brought a nice bottle of wine from my cellar, which paired perfectly with my meal. Service is friendly and quick, even on a Saturday night. Not gonna lie, though -- the place could use a bit of a facelift, particularly the bathrooms. I hadn't visited in a couple of years and it's definitely starting to feel a bit tired, though it's still comfortable and enjoyable. A must-visit for sure! read more

El Asador - Ranchero New York Steak - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

7-8-2025 Came here w/ sons & gfs. Food was 5*, and service was excellent! We went next door to buy some wine and beer to go with our meal. A special mention for the steaks that were cooked PERFECTLY. The chicken mole was also quite tasty. I left one star off for the mediocre ambiance, weird parking lot and a few flies buzzing about. But we want to return! read more

I have been looking forward to experiencing this restaurant since it opened. Every time I got around to going something came up either they were closed for reason or something came up on my end. Finally today it actually happened I actually made it to the restaurant and they were open. I couldn't believe it. To make a long story short from here. We parked in the rear, naturally thought the entrance was in the rear. Came to the open door and saw food(rice and shredded chicken) just sitting there out on trays just waiting to be served. I was totally grossed out considering the rat trap was approx 4ft away and there was an injured cat there just waiting to help him or her self to a Mexican meal. Needless to say we turned around and went else were. Experiencing a Mexican Steakhouse is off list as it pertains to EL Asad read more

El Asador has excellent Mexican food but their steaks are simply some of the best in the Detroit area. The service is always warm and friendly. The free parking behind the restaurant makes going to El Asador very easy. read more

What a cute and small restaurant! Me and my family were seated immediately and very well taken of. The waitress was attentive but quick with our orders, which were all delicious. I ordered fish tacos. They were overcooked , but seasoned well. My favorite was the calamari, which isn't pictured. I say order it for an appetizer. Sooo good! read more

El Asador - Chiles Gueros Con Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

El Asador is like a hidden treasure of delicious Mexican food. I was very pleased with a recent visit and will definitely return. They have a parking lot in the back and to the side of the restaurant with security. We made a reservation but it turned out it wasn't really needed. Staff were efficient and courteous. We ordered a queso fundido (gooey melty cheese with chorizo and warm tortillas for dipping) appetizer. It was delicious but could have used more tortillas - it came with three and we had a party of three. I ordered the chicken mole and it came with choice of soup or salad. I selected the salad and wow am I glad I did because the salad was an absolute star - lots of fresh ingredients, definitely a step up from your standard garden salad, and an absolutely delicious Caesar dressing. It was so good, I've been thinking about getting just a Caesar salad the next time I visit. The chicken with mole sauce was excellent and substantial. The sauce was layered with flavors and the dish came with some excellent green beans cooked with tomatoes, and seasoned rice. I had leftovers for lunch the next day. The other members of my party ordered enchiladas and chiles rellenos and were both very pleased with their meals. One tried the soup instead of the salad and they thought that was great too. Our waitress overheard that we were celebrating a birthday and she brought out a tres leches cake for dessert with a candle as a nice surprise. The tres leches cake was also excellent. El Asador is an upscale Mexican restaurant in a humble setting. We enjoyed it and hope you will too! read more

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My favorite steak restaurant in Detroit. They have a talented chef who knows how to cook a great steak.

El Asador is a quaint spot located on Springwells, close to I75. We dined in for lunch, the service was prompt & friendly. The food was amazing! We definitely need to come back for dinner, there are many dishes that caught my eye. El Asador is perfect for an anniversary or a birthday, or even a first date. It has only 14 tables, making it exclusive and cozy. There are many seafood dishes available. The chef is well known. Be sure to check this spot out! read more

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Hands down best Mexican food in Michigan. Friendliest staff you will ever find. It's a step into Mexico... it's not too big and is unassuming. Start with the fresh guacamole and move to the queso fundido with chorizo. The new favorite is the Mesquite chicken, great depth of flavor and not too spicy. read more

Everything was excellent. We had reservations at 6 and arrived about 15 minutes early. They sat us right away. The food was absolutely delicious. We will be coming back again. read more

Amazing food made with the freshest of ingredients! Definitely start with the guacamole, which they make when you order it. One thing to be aware of is that it doesn't have a liquor license but you can bring your own beer. read more

My colleague and I went for dinner on a Tuesday evening. We made reservations ahead of time for 6:30, and we were certainly glad we did. The place was packed...every table full. We were seated right away and greeted by our server. Then we waited...and waited...and waited...a good 30 minutes before she returned to take our order. She was friendly and pleasant, just not anywhere to be seen most of the time we were there. On to the food, which was excellent. I had the New York strip, cooked perfectly and topped with a red sauce. It came with green beans, grilled jalepenos & peppers, and refried beans. Very tasty. We finished our meal and waited again, another 30 minutes for our server to come by so we could ask for the check. Aside from the disappointing service, the food was great and moderately priced. New York Strip read more

El Asador - New York Strip - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I had heard so many great things about this restaurant that I had to try it for one of my birthday meals. I was pleased with the private parking lot which is monitored by a friendly security guard and a cute black cat. Upon entry, I was seated immediately as the Friday night crowd hadn't arrived. While waiting for my dinner companion to arrive, I chatted with the waitress who informed me that it gets really busy on weekend nights. She also explained that diners are welcome to bring their own libations to accompany their meals. There is no corking fee. The food is authentic Mexican cuisine. I ordered steak and chicken fajitas. All entrees come with two sides and a choice of salad or soup. I opted for soup, which was a creamy poblano and corn soup, potatoes and vegetables. Everything was great. My company ordered calamari which he immediately commented was light and fresh, and an appetizer dish with a variety of peppers and chorizo. He loved it all. We had a very enjoyable time. The restaurant is dark and romantic. It was quiet and inviting on my visit. A definite must-try! read more

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I had Prime and Proper booked with some friends for my birthday. A friend of a friend I met shortly before departing held his head and with much pity in his voice told us we ought to cancel the reservation and get a better meal at El Asador for a fifth of the price. We did not. Months later I decided to take the venture to the previously unknown side of Mexicantown with a friend (turns out it's an area called Springwells, alright). The hostess/waitress asks us if we have a roughly 4:30pm reservation on a Wednesday with two other tables seated in the restaurant. We did not, but it was thankfully not an issue. The ambiance was a bit dollar store with a bunch of odd rules posted on how they take their cash and split parties. I don't know the area, maybe this is somehow necessary. The menus had definitely seen better days. The pricing and initial impressions briefly struck me with a hinted fear of an undesirable meal. The waitress took our drink orders and brought chips and salsa while we figured out what we wanted to eat. The chips and salsa were excellent. She recommended the ribeye as the best steak on the menu and the poblano soup. I usually hate ribeye so we decided to split it and also the fillet, get the soups, and some Ceasar salad. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. Everything down to the beans and rice. The service was actually excellent too. I was window licking shocked at how delicious and enjoyable it was to eat the ribeye. The poblano sauce on it was out of this world. The waitress was right. It's better than the fillet and they still have an excellent perfectly cooked fillet. El Asador really has some heart in it. It's way off the beaten path, but this hidden gem would rule Mexicantown if it went a few miles over. It has some quirks but you're getting incredible uniquely authentic Mexican cuisine at fair prices. I think about this place so often, I'll be back soon. read more

We are greeted upon entering restaurant. Plates, glasses and rolled silverware are already on the table. The lighting is appropriate for the setting. The decor is traditional colors. Plates had dust on them and the glasses had finger prints on them. We didn't let that bother our meal. We just switched items. The soup was creamy and had a little kick. The salad was green and fresh with the house garlic dressing. Everyone said their meals were delicious. read more

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The food is always amazing, this place is a gem! Easy parking and excellent service!!!

Excellent steak fajitas with all the fix'n and excellent wait staff. They have the real sugar coke too!

Went here at my partners suggestion last night. We meandered on our route and arrived out front of this unassuming cozy restaurant. We sat inside and lucky for us it wasn't busy. The waitress was prompt and attentive. She was able to describe menu items well. The chips were fresh salty and supportive of the hearty spicy salsa that was served. My partner has the chili releno and ate it until no bites were left. The mole was delicious and filling. Part of it made its way home! Next time I will definitely byb- there is no corking fee! Plus kudos to the restaurant for having the women's bathroom first in the line up!! read more

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Amazing and authentic dishes! Great service and ambiance! Will definitely be back to visit again!

Above the bad service and expensive food is the taste. We took our mother here for her birthday dinner. From the $4 small basket of chips to her soup then finally her greasy flavorless fajita. Watching her face go from excited to disappointed after every dish was disheartening. I'm surprised no one came to ask how everything was considering most of the plates picked up from the table were pretty much full. My mother clearly understood that this food isn't meant for us. it's clearly white washed and high priced intended for those that don't know any better. Be weary of a Mexican restaurant that doesn't have Mexican customers. read more

Phenomenal. Everything was absolutely beautifully delicious. Gabrielle's guacamole was 5 stars as she made it fresh next to our table. The poblano pepper soup that came with our entrées was a delicious surprise & my chile relleno was the best I've ever tasted. Just the right amount of cheese, fresh quality ingredients. (I'm vegetarian and that is my go to!) My husband had the mahi mahi. Incredible. We had to pace ourselves with the guacamole and the complementary chips and salsa bc we nearly left no room for our main. ( not because we were starving but because it was soo good. ) this is now in my top go to restaurants for south east Michigan. (Best Mexican food I've had in the states actually) Thank you! Will be coming back! read more

El Asador - Chile relleno - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We came here after a recommendation from a friend and although it is hidden in a very discrete section of Detroit, they definitely delivered. Service was very prompt, and food was filling, fresh and very quick to come to the table. A hidden gem that is a must visit. read more

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Wow! Looks like a hole in the wall on the outside. The food is perfectly prepared and elegantly served. Great staff. Absolutely delicious. read more

El Asador - The rib eye - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Amazing food I been going to eat at El Amador r for over 10 years and I have NEVER been disappointed with their food or service

Favorite Mexican Steakhouse! We frequently go here for the best guacamole, Steak, Rice & Seafood . Can't go wrong with with any choice . read more

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Although quite unassuming on the outside, El Asador is a top notch dining experience tucked away in Mexicantown. Service: Our service was great--our server Doris was friendly and quite thorough in her explanations of the menu. One thing to note: they serve water and a few soft drinks, but encourage guests to bring their own beverages if they want anything outside of that. There is no fee to bring in outside beverages. Ambiance: The restaurant is nice on the inside, with a charming Pueblo style design. You would never know it's like that from driving by. Food: Spectacular. Everything is made fresh, so expect to wait a little to get your food. I had the chicken and steak fajitas. The meat was so tender and seasoned to perfection. The guac was delicious--there's some combination of salt, lime, herbs, and tomato they use that really sets it over the top. This is as good if not better than any Mexican restaurant I've ever eaten at. I'd highly recommend giving this spot a try! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Detroit! I've been coming here for years and they have something for every mood. Their table side guac service is the BEST - it's so fresh and fun, I brought my parents once and they loved it too! The lobster quesadilla is also one of my favorites. For entrees, the steak alambre is so good and a great portion, and I also love all their fajitas. The Mexican tortilla soup is my absolute favorite but unfortunately has been unavailable the last few times I went - hopefully they bring it back! The poblano soup is also good but doesn't compare to the Mexican tortilla in my opinion. Definitely check this place out if you're in Southwest Detroit! read more

I stopped in here with my pub trivia team. We were celebrating our recent semi final berth. The table side guacamole preparation was fun. I really enjoyed my ribeye steak dinner with its two delicious sauces. It's a nice cozy family place that I can't recommend enough. read more

El asador has incredible food!! Everything was good including the hand made guac, the steak alambres, and the rojas enchiladas. The poblano soup was amazing as well. Very quaint location outside of Mexicantown. Really enjoyed coming here and highly recommend it. read more

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Fantastic, authentic Mexican food. The fresh-made guacamole is a must! Reasonably priced with generous portions. The staff is very friendly as well. Atmosphere is pretty basic, but clean. *Extra Bonus: you can BYOB (they don't serve alcohol) without any corking fee. I highly recommend this place. read more

Delicious fresh food. Poblano pepper soup was so tasty. Brought our own Mexican beer. Friendly service.

El Asador has always had excellent food. Last night, I had the Mole Gallina, which was excellent. Chef Garza's mole sauce is light and flavorful. The house salad garlic dressing is excellent as well. Their refried beans are great. The service was outstanding. Linda was terrific! El Asador is BYOB, which lets you bring your own wine or beer with bo corkage fee. Guarded parking as well. One of Detroit's gems! read more

A treat for even the most discerning foodie. The food is wonderful, the staff are very friendly, the atmosphere is comfortable and unpretentious. read more

I really enjoyed the food here It was my husband's birthday and I wanted to try something different so I brought him here and he was very pleased with his meal. Our waitress brought out a slice of complimentary cake that was also delicious and she sung happy birthday to my husband which I thought was very kind,unfortunately I didn't record correctly so we had a do over and we also got to meet the owner/chef he was very kind as well. Thanks again El Asador read more

El Asador - Red Velvet - Mexican Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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We had a nice birthday dinner here. BYOB wine and beer. They wanted us to pay cash only. We ordered a couple guacamole and lobster quesadilla for the table. The calamari was a good appetizer, the tomato sauce was a nice add on. read more

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Great place for eclectic Mexican food. Love the beans!Bring your own booze works nicely.

Food and service were excellent. The ambiance was depressing- nobody was there! It could be a fantastic experience. Bring your own wine, as we did. No liquor license! read more