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    Bar.bacoa

    4.5 (326 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BAR.BACOA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups

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    Queso
    Sarah M.

    Went here for a date night with fiance. Alley way seating is really nice! Got the Love the Mango cocktail and it was delicious. Brussel sprouts BEST THING WE HAD for sure. Chips and queso were delicious. Barbacoa taco good but has a kick to it fyi. Only thing that was bad was the paella. I actually don't even think they should be able to call it paella, it wasn't broiled or crispy on the edges, the seafood was a little soft and undercooked and not very flavorful. Rice kind of oily and not great tasting. Do not get the paella lol. Server was nice and very direct and helpful.

    Ceviche
    Jade M.

    Yum .... Everything was delicious n the drinks was good too. My favorite would have to be the octopus. I got the salad n steak with octopus to go

    Steak fajita, taco, beef Bulgogi taco, green chili carnitas.
    Crystal C.

    A shocking surprise. I ordered these tacos on Uber Eats and they arrived in perfect condition and the temperature was on par. The flavors were immaculate and the size and quantity was also really great. This location will be my new taco spot whenever I am in town and I highly recommend.

    Mac & cheese taco and gringo taco
    Pamela J.

    Such an excellent spot in the Virginia Highlands! Service spot on and everything we ate was delicious. It's a fun and lively spot and country music - my fave - was playing in the background. Note the Mac & cheese taco is on the website but not on the menu but you can get it if you ask.

    Menu as of June 2024
    Philip M.

    My brother and our group of friends came here for lunch today to escape the heat from walking around the Virginia Highlands arts festival. It was a first visit for all of us. The entrance has a nice bar area plus there is indoor and outdoor dining towards the back of the restaurant. We chose a table inside for a break from the heat. Everyone was super friendly and efficient. The menu had a great selection of food to please everyone and featured tapas for sharing as well as traditional main dishes. In addition they had four brunch specials served from noon until 4pm. Our group ordered a variety of items including the blackened shrimp tostada, the pork carnitas, the Peruvian chicken tacos in both corn tortillas and in lettuce wraps. We also ordered the mimosas and vinho verde white wine from Portugal. For dessert we ordered the tres leches cake and the churros. We finished with coffee. Food and service were outstanding! My one quibble was the lack of any vegan coffee creamer. They didn't have any oat milk or almond milk just traditional creamer or milk. I love this place and it's convenient to my office so I'm excited to come back and dine here again after work!

    Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Tart
    Robleh I.

    I love Bar.bacoa! I'm sure they know me well as I order from here very often on Uber Eats! Some of my favorites are all of the tacos! Just amazing! The spanish potatoes, beef quesadillas, & the blackened shrimp tostada. The steak salad is so flavorful & tasty! Then my gawd, the dessert! The Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Tart is just to die for! Honestly you can't go wrong with anything here. They know what the heck they're doing in the kitchen!

    Chips & Queso
    Emily G.

    Really great menu. We got the queso and it was devine! Lots of fun options and quaint outdoor seating. The vibe of the restaurant is very cute. Perfect for a date night or girls night out. The service was really great as well. On the pricier end. Would go back to try some of their other items!

    Guacamole
    Julia C.

    I have been wanting to try Bar.bacoa for a while now. Unfortunately, I did not have a great first impression. Our server was kind of rude and pretty much ignored us most of the meal. After he delivered our entrees, he didn't even say one word to us again (even when delivering the bill). The food itself was really good, and I definitely will try it again at some point. Loved the Mexican corn!! The biggest issue I had during the night was that we ordered a non-alcoholic (virgin) margarita, and she was served a strong margarita full of tequila. Luckily, she was just taking a break from drinking and does not have an issue with alcohol. But as sobriety becomes a larger part of our society, restaurants need to treat non alcoholic requests the same way as food allergies. Some people can have major issues with alcohol, and if they took a sip of that margarita they could fall to a rabbit hole. Our server never apologized and did not even address the issue. He just seemed confused. I hope Bar.bacoa can take requests like this more seriously in the future. Because I know some people who are sober and could have major issues if they were given that margarita.

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    Best best hidden gem. Can't wait to go back and have those homemade chips and guac. Tacos are incredible as well.

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    The food was actually delicious, it all came out fresh and well seasoned. The service was also excellent- the staffs were friendly.

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    Thank you, Marco.

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    1 year ago

    Absolutely loved Bar.bacoa! The Spanish tapas and small plates were all delicious. Great flavors, great atmosphere I really enjoyed it!

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    Silla Del Toro

    Silla Del Toro

    4.6(107 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    •$$
    Romantic vibe
    Full bar

    Decent location if you're looking to see a live show in the Emory area. Fantastic selection of…read moretapas, and their drinks are delicious. The hightop tables were a bit too high for us, but the other traditional seating was great with a candle at every table. We ordered all types of things. The pulpo (octopus) and baked mussels really stood out as our favorites. Owner/manager came out to speak with us. He and his staff clearly care about creating a great business with the best Spanish dishes in the area. Give this spot a try--you won't regret it!

    My husband and I came here last month with one of my friends and it was an excellent introduction!…read moreMy friend had been here before just for dessert and had been wanting to try more dishes, so we visited upon her recommendation. The ambiance is classy while not being stuffy, with business casual dress code. All of the staff were welcoming and kind to us, from the hostess to our waitress to the food runners. We shared several tapas: paella verduras, Pulpo parrilla (grilled octopus), Pan con tomate, empanadas with beef, Calamares fritos (calamari) , Espárragos (asparagus), and Patatas bravas. Everything was absolutely delicious! One of my favorite items of the night was the bread with tomato (pan con tomate)! The bread was toasted perfectly and came with garlic and grated tomato to spread on it, along with a sprinkling of greens. My typical favorite at Spanish restaurants (patatas bravas) was done very well here too, with the right crunch and tasty sauces. The perfectly tender octopus came with a side of beans that I wished to ask for the recipe for because they were seasoned so nicely! The calamari was breaded lightly which allowed the natural flavors to shine. The beef empanadas were juicy and crisp. The asparagus was cooked to perfection. The vegetable paella was also filling and wonderful! We ended our meal with the toffee butter cake which was an absolute dream. We look forward to coming back for more!

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    Barcelona Wine Bar - Pork Belly at Barcelona Wine Bar Highland

    Barcelona Wine Bar

    4.1(1.6k reviews)
    1.4 mi•Old Fourth Ward
    •$$

    No matter when I come to Barcelona and no matter what location I go to it is always a great time to…read morehave great food and great wine and a lot of times there's good company at bar. Never any complaints.

    I wish I could give this spot 5 stars but it just didn't entirely hit the mark for me…read moreunfortunately. My group of 4 and I came in around 9:05pm for our reservation at 9:00pm and were told our table wasn't ready. We went to grab a drink at the bar but ended up unfortunately waiting about an hour to be completely sat (about 10:10pm). The location was VERY busy, almost difficult to walk through with the amount of people standing around waiting to get sat, but just wish it would have been a quicker turnaround time, especially with the reservation being booked. Now onto the good! Our server and server assistant Mitch were both lovely. Mitch came by frequently to take our order and check up on us. The food and drinks were INCREDIBLE! We got the some tapas, including potatoes, croquettes, empanadas, tomatoes and meatballs and everything was top tier. Quite an affordable night out if you end up sharing a bunch of dishes. The white sangria was also amazing. Very floral but in a not over powering way. We ended up choosing street parking a street down and were able to walk right to the restaurant with no issues. Would definitely love to give this place another try as it seems very promising but maybe on a less busy night.

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    Dining Area at Barcelona Wine Bar Highland

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    Eclipse di Luna - Buckhead - Chicken Empanada de Pollo with red sangria

    Eclipse di Luna - Buckhead

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    3.4 mi•Lindbergh, Buckhead
    •$$

    OH EM GE! Our server wasn't lying when he said the best food comes out of this specific location…read more I've been to all expect for this 1 till last Friday, it was delicioussssssssssss!!! Came for girls night & 1 thing about us, we can EAT! We order a few plates & everything was wow, a 10/10, literally! They also have a DJ and the music was good as well. * calamari 10/10 * Brussels 10000/10 * apple salad 10/10 * watermelon salad 100/10 * patatas bravas (potatoes) 1000/10 * Leeche martinis 100000000000000000/10 * lavender & guava pisco martinis 1000/10

    I visited Eclipse di Luna on a quick weekend trip up to Atlanta for a Sunday Brunch with a few…read morefriends. Upon arrival, we were greeted pretty quickly. We did have a reservation, so after that was confirmed, we were seated. Soon after we were seated, our orders were placed. We wanted to share the mimosa tower (we got the one that serves 12) - which, split amongst the table, was reasonable. Our food order, ironically, came well before our mimosa tower - which was a little interesting, but we rolled with it. We ate, and as soon as the mimosa tower came, we were able to indulge. We did have to flag down our waiter to point out that they did short us. We were only given 9 out of the 12 servings. So, they prepared the missing 3 servings, and all was good from there. Beyond that, I did enjoy the food. I enjoyed the mimosas - with their lavender one being my favorite. Pricing was reasonable on the food. As for the restaurant, even though it was fairly busy, service was still pretty quick. The overall vibe was lively; they had a really great playlist going at the time. It has nice design/decor elements that I found interesting to look at. I'd definitely go back, but I'd like to try maybe happy hour or their lunch/dinner menus.

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    Sparkling Rosé.

    Casi Cielo - Coliflor al Josper is a smoky and beautifully spiced vegetarian entree, dotted with avocado purée. Highly recommend!

    Casi Cielo

    4.6(695 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    TLDR: one of my favorite ATL restaurants, lamb tuetano bone marrow tacos are a stand out. Remember…read moreto validate parking immediately. This is my second time here and both times have been so good. We came as a party of 3 and left so happy and full. I love Mexican food holy moly We got the queso and octopus shrimp ceviche as starters. The queso was 3 cheeses: American, cotija, and Oaxacan. They heated it up under a salamander so it was nice and crispy on top, while being gooey all throughout. Also came with a couple of nice salsas. The ceviche was not my favorite because I don't prefer raw(ish) octopus, but the squid ink sauce was very flavorful. For our mains the 3 of us shared the red snapper, tuetano with lamb, and the mixteco poblano pepper. Red snapper had a nice charred smoky flavor from being grilled. Was more meaty than flaky in texture. It was our second time getting the mixteco poblano pepper and it hits. Highly recommend eating with some of the salsa as well if you get queso. The duck carnitas in it wasn't particularly duck-y today, but still very good. Best dish is definitely the tuetano. The bone marrow is so incredibly flavorful with the blue corn tortillas. Add some of the pickled onions and it's hard to go wrong with that flavor combo of salt, fat, and acid. if you're going to order one thing, I'd order this and share with a friend and tbh it's enough to be filling. For dessert we got the volcan de chocolate (basically lava cake). The lava cake and coconut ice cream combo is fantastic. You get bits of coconut flakes as you eat! Fair warning it isn't the brownie texture you may be used to, it's a bit more cakey. Amazing service the whole night! Almost got our cars booted because we forgot to validate until 1.5 hours in but luckily we were fine. The staff let us know they have been booting cars though so be wary!

    My wife and I recently had an absolutely phenomenal lunch at Casi Cielo, and it exceeded our…read moreexpectations from start to finish. We kicked things off with a couple of incredible Mezcal cocktails that were perfectly balanced and full of flavor. For lunch, we ordered the ribeye tacos and the chicken with mole sauce, and both dishes were outstanding. The ribeye tacos were tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, while the mole sauce on the chicken was rich, authentic, and unforgettable. A huge shout-out to our server, Oscar, who made the entire experience even better. He was attentive, personable, knowledgeable about the menu, and provided the kind of service that keeps you coming back. The ambiance deserves just as much praise. The music, décor, and overall atmosphere created a sophisticated, grown-and-sexy vibe that made it perfect for a relaxed date lunch. It's one of those places where you can enjoy amazing food, great cocktails, and simply take your time. Casi Cielo has definitely earned a spot on our list of favorite restaurants. We can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. Highly recommend!

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    Bulla Gastrobar - Berry Waffles

    Bulla Gastrobar

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 mi•Midtown
    •$$

    I always love to stop into Bulla. All of the tapas I've gotten here have been tasty and the drinks…read moreusually pretty curate and good as well. Great for brunch.. Everyone is nice and service was very fast. I've never gone when it's not busy and I don't know if I'd suggest large parties.

    Bulla Gastrobar on 11th Street was always a great Midtown spot, and I'm actually sorry to see that…read morethis location has closed. I remember having the Blueberry Breeze, which was light, refreshing, and just sweet enough with the blueberry and lemon. I also had the Kale Caesar, and I really enjoyed it. The Manchego and Serrano-Caesar dressing gave it a little more flavor than your standard Caesar. The atmosphere was one of the things I liked most about Bulla. It was modern, lively, and social without feeling like you had to scream across the table to have a conversation. It worked just as well for lunch or after-work drinks as it did for sitting down and sharing a few tapas. Service was always friendly and attentive, and the tapas-style menu made it easy to order a few things and share instead of committing to one large meal. The 11th Street location was also right in the middle of Midtown, so it was an easy place to meet up for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. Great drinks, good food, attentive service, and a really nice Midtown atmosphere. Definitely a spot I enjoyed and one I wish was still around.

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