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El Barzon at Michigan Ave. and Junction

A banner sporting the colors of the flags of Mexico and Italy is displayed on the wall under a sombrero at El Barzon, Friday night, January 5, 2018.
A banner sporting the colors of the flags of Mexico and Italy is displayed on the wall under a sombrero at El Barzon, Friday night, January 5, 2018.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
El Barzon owner and executive chef Norberto Garita, of Detroit, poses with Spaghetti allo Scoglio, left, and Goat Chops, right, before the dinner rush.
El Barzon owner and executive chef Norberto Garita, of Detroit, poses with Spaghetti allo Scoglio, left, and Goat Chops, right, before the dinner rush.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This is Gnocchi with Asiago cheese and Chorizo cream sauce.
This is Gnocchi with Asiago cheese and Chorizo cream sauce.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Bottles of wine are displayed on the tables, including, Domino Merlot.
Bottles of wine are displayed on the tables, including, Domino Merlot.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This is Mole Poblano.
This is Mole Poblano.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This is a painting below two wooden bull heads held together by a yoke or, in Spanish, El Barzon, a yoke ring to which a rope is attached to pull a farm plow, hence, the restaurant's name sake.
This is a painting below two wooden bull heads held together by a yoke or, in Spanish, El Barzon, a yoke ring to which a rope is attached to pull a farm plow, hence, the restaurant's name sake.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Bartender Silvia Ayala, of Detroit, makes fresh-squeezed orange juice.
Bartender Silvia Ayala, of Detroit, makes fresh-squeezed orange juice.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This is El Barzon, center, a yoke ring to which a rope is attached to pull a farm plow, hence, the restaurant's name sake.
This is El Barzon, center, a yoke ring to which a rope is attached to pull a farm plow, hence, the restaurant's name sake.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Waitress Ana Gonzalez, center, of Detroit, serves Todd Pylypiw, right, and his wife, Kathy Butler, left, both of London, Ontario, Canada, in the dining room.
Waitress Ana Gonzalez, center, of Detroit, serves Todd Pylypiw, right, and his wife, Kathy Butler, left, both of London, Ontario, Canada, in the dining room.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Co-workers and their significant others, including, Emily Mitchell, center, of Berkley, wait before being seated at a large table for dinner.
Co-workers and their significant others, including, Emily Mitchell, center, of Berkley, wait before being seated at a large table for dinner.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Co-workers and their significant others look at menus before ordering dinner during their post-holiday get together.
Co-workers and their significant others look at menus before ordering dinner during their post-holiday get together.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News