My party and I were originally planning to dine at another restaurant on this strip, and we're so glad we decided to give this place a try instead. From the moment we arrived, the staff was outstanding, especially Kelly. She was incredibly patient, took the time to explain the menu and dishes, and even surprised us with a complimentary dessert at the end of our meal. We're in town for another week, and we'll definitely be stopping by again before we leave. The food was exceptional, everything we ordered was delicious, and there wasn't a single dish that disappointed. The drinks were also fantastic and very reasonably priced, especially compared to what we're used to back home in Miami. We travel to Atlanta frequently, and this restaurant has officially earned a spot on our "must-visit" list. Highly recommended! read more

TL;DR: Good place to go if you have three people or less in your party and you're already in the neighborhood. Skip the tacos and get the tapas instead for the best value-to-price ratio. The covered patio is beautiful and much quieter than the rest of the restaurant. This is a fusion spot with mostly Spanish and Latin American influences. The food isn't the best you've ever had, but it's decent and the restaurant's neighborhood is cute and fun. It's a great place to hang out for the day, and Bar.bacoa is a good choice if you have 3 people or less in your party. The group size is about maximizing the value you get here. The portion sizes are small for tapas. The paella was $24 but would be hard-pressed to feed just two people. The ham and cheese empanadas were $12 and came with two empanadas. These rates aren't bad for tapas if your group is small, but any group larger than 3 is going to start losing on the value-to-price ratio. When it comes to the tacos, they're $6 each for tacos that are not new or outstanding, so I would lean on the tapas instead. read more

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Delicious evening at Bar.Bacoa A friend suggested this place and I'm so glad we came! We were a party of 4, we arrived around 5ish and we didn't have a reservation; most of the tables needed to be available around 7pm, which gave us enough time to stay, eat and enjoy some drinks. We really wanted to try a little bit of everything; so we ordered tapas, we went for: Spanish Potatoes, Calamari, Barbacoa Nachos, Pork Carnitas Plate, Carne Asada, Ceviche, Crispy Pork Belly and Thai Chicken Skewers. Everything was delicious, well seasoned, well cooked and right on time. Our server was helpful, kind, friendly and attentive. Even when we have a little time to spend at this restaurant, we were very impressed and happy with the service, the ambiance and the food. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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I live in Va Highland and this is my favorite spot. The staff is warm and friendly, the atmosphere is great, and the food is excellent. I can't say enough good things about Barbacoa, go check it out! read more

What a cool restaurant--hip, vibrant, and full of energy! It is very loud, so just be aware of that before you go. We started with the chips and guacamole and the chips and queso. I thought it was interesting that they serve two different types of tortilla chips. I definitely preferred the ones that came with the guacamole--you could tell they were freshly made in-house. We ordered several appetizers to share. The pork belly was cooked perfectly, and the Thai chicken skewers were excellent. The peanut sauce was packed with flavor and kept us coming back for more. The Korean beef tacos were absolutely delicious--we could have eaten several more! Last, I ordered a carnitas taco and shared it with my husband. It also delivered a big punch of flavor. The service was great. There was a female busser who was incredibly attentive and on top of everything. Having that level of support in a busy restaurant is priceless. We will definitely be back! read more

We ended up trying this restaurant on a whim, and it turned out to be a solid choice. The service was friendly, and the staff took the time to answer our questions and make sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The food arrived fresh, and most of the dishes were well prepared with good flavor. A few items stood out more than others, but overall the experience was enjoyable from start to finish. The atmosphere was comfortable, making it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. While there is always room for small improvements, I left satisfied and would definitely consider coming back the next time I'm in the area. A dependable spot that's worth trying. read more

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. read more

Bar.bacoa - Steak fajita, taco, beef Bulgogi taco, green chili carnitas. - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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. read more

Bar.bacoa - Mac & cheese taco and gringo taco - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Bar.bacoa is a great spot to enjoy time with friends over yummy food. We particularly enjoyed being out in the back, outdoor patio, which had a very chill vibe. We ordered two tacos each and split the Poblano and Corn empanadas (comes with two), which was more than enough food for the two of us. I ordered the Korean beef and buffalo cauliflower; both were tasty and made me want to try more! My husband ordered two Pork Carnitas and enjoyed them. He said his margarita was "meh" (and I agreed). All the food was good, but the tres leches cake was excellent. It was so creamy and full of flavor. Would gladly order it again. read more

I absolutely love barbacoa! It's the best spot for a quick bite or a go to dinner in VaHi. I love the trailer park tacos and the house marg! But you truly can't go wrong. The service is great and the staff is amazing. Couldn't recommend this place more! read more

The food here is absolutely excellent. Hands down, the cheese dip is the best I've ever had in my life--the golden crisp layer on top is next-level and seriously to die for. We also tried the barbacoa enchiladas which were rich, flavorful, and perfectly done. Our server was super kind and made the experience even better. Overall, just a great spot with amazing food and service. Would 100% go back. Update: I did go back--and brought my family this time. They all loved it just as much. This place is a winner! read more

Absolutely delicious. Fast. Great shareable dishes. Skirt steak was sensational and skillet pork and mac and cheese was phenomenal. Highly recommend, a little pricey tho if you want to get enough food. read more

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! read more

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The tapas were all flavorful and beautifully presented. It's a great place to share small plates with friends. I'm giving it 4 stars because the menu is a bit pricey for the size of the portions, but the flavors are excellent. read more

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! read more

Bar.bacoa - Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Tart - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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! read more

Bar.bacoa - Chips & Queso - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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

Everything was so good. The inside was so cute and the staff was so sweet. I really enjoyed the tacos and they had a great variety. The appetizers were also really good. Will definitely be back to try more! read more

Holy goatcheese balls, I love this place. Finally got to check it out in person after ordering delivery from here 936282 times. I had no idea it was right next to Fontaines but whatever. Anyway, you wanna know about the food right? In a word, gastrolicious. Yes, I made that word up, but trust me, it's delish. The only thing that's a big miss for me is the buffalo cauliflower, serves me right for straying from the meat side. Oh and the dessert's are legit too. The bread and butter pudding and tres leches are worth the guilt. Bon Appetit read more

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. read more

Bar.bacoa - Guacamole - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

While in Atlanta, two of my friends and I went to Bar.bacoa for a nice dinner since we hadn't seen each other in months. The restaurant is pretty small, so make sure you do reservations if possible. The ambiance is pretty cozy though. The menu had many options. I tried the octopus, carne asada, and calamari. All of the dishes were great. They all received a 5/5. The drinks were strong too, and I only needed one to liven up. All in all, I would recommend Bar.bacoa. The food was great. read more

Bar.bacoa - Bar Bacoa Menu - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The outdoor seating has a lovely vibe, though the indoor space feels more like a casual cafeteria. The food was a bit inconsistent, but the ceviche and beef potato empanadas are definitely worth trying. read more

Stopped in here for a quick dinner during the week, and this place is a vibe! The weather was great, so the patio and even inside was pretty packed so you can tell it's a popular spot. We still got seated right away and got super quick and attentive service. Their taco menu is so good! I tried the Korean bulgogi taco and the buffalo cauliflower taco. I got the buffalo cauliflower on lettuce wrap and I wish I had gotten both on the lettuce wrap. It was by far my favorite and gave it such a fresh element! My fiancé got the paella and it wasn't very memorable, just okay. Will probably try more of a taco variety and more tapas next time. Great menu and ambience! read more

Bar.bacoa - Buffalo cauliflower taco on lettuce wrap and Korean beef taco on flour tortilla - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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A friend and I visited Bar.bacoa for a quick dinner before a show at the Fox. We had a reservation for 5, but due to traffic and parking, we walked in right at 5:15. Aware of their 15 minute hold policy, I even referenced it to the hostess. Thankfully, I didn't let her "Next time, call" remark irritate me. Instead I repeated, "It's 5:15 on the dot." There are lots of menu options--for both food and drink. I opted for the trailer park and brisket mac n cheese tacos--both were amazing! For the drink, I don't recall the name, but it was awesome. I had two. I ended the meal with the churros, which were also delicious. Everything was top notch. I would definitely return! read more

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Visited on a Sunday for cinco de mayo! They were one of few restaurants that allowed reservations. We arrived about 10-15 minutes early and parked in the lot behind the building which offers complimentary valet. We were still able to be seated and given menus. It was our first time visiting but I was happy that they had enough pescatarian and vegetarian options for me choose from. We were brought waters and then ordered the guac as an appetizer and 2 margaritas. He had the herradura palmoa margarita special and I had the teramana mango margarita. I ordered a baja and buffalo cauliflower taco while he ordered the peruvian chicken, salmon, and baja taco. We continued to talk while we waited. Drinks came then the app and our tacos. 1. My teramana margarita was better than his paloma 2. Buffalo cauliflower was better than the baja, but both were good 3. Peruvian chicken, salmon, baja 4. Those house made chips were delish and I enjoyed the guac We overall enjoyed ourselves and it was a nice first stop on our cinco journey (lol). read more

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Fastest service I've ever had in 22 years of life. I got three different tacos and they were all 10/10. Margaritas were also 10/10. I wish I could eat here everyday! read more

The Korean taco was perfectly Korean, and the empanadas were delicious. The queso was awesome, too. We walked in about 12 minutes before closing time, and they took care of us quickly and with great hospitality - we never felt rushed or like a bother. read more

In one word - yummy! Never had a bad meal here. The patio is lovely in summer, but the inside isn't bad either if you don't mind seating super close to other tables and possibly overhear their conversations. They have a full bar with many margarita specials. The parking is valet, or you can park on the street if you are lucky to get a spot. Some of the things I've tried on my several visits here: chips and salsa, various tacos, octopus, ceviche, paella. The menu is very varied and there is definitely something for everyone from tapas to tacos. The service can be somewhat spotty. Prompt and attentive one day, takes-half-an-hour-to-get-a-couple-of-tacos the other. Overall: great patio and food, full bar, valet or street parking. Definitely worth checking it out. read more

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Quite the yummy experience! I love tapas for the variety you can get in one restaurant, as well as the fun with friends. I would recommend getting 6-8 tapas if you have a group of 4 to make it a powerful experience. Everything was really good, it would be hard to talk about them all! Some of the highlights were the octopus (tender, not chewy!) and Bar.bacoa quesadilla (surprisingly very filled with meat). Service was relatively quick and I appreciated that everything came in a timely manner! I would definitely come here again! read more

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My favorite spicy margaritas in the city. I get the uglier with strawberry. Also tried a variety of tapas - the fried goat cheese, Mexican corn, mac and cheese, and salmon taco. On a separate occasion I also had the nachos. Everything has been tasty. read more

Bar.bacoa - The good the bad and the ugly - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great food. Ordered the guac and chips, crispy brussel sprouts and mexican street corn to start. All delicious. Then ordered a bunch of tacos to share. All great. Only negative was the service. Water glasses left unfilled and waited a long time for the check. But overall a great experience. read more

First time here...LOUD LOUD LOUD...food was good , service was a little slow but probably because the server had a lot of tables not his fault. Probably won't need to come back. I guess if you want to sit outside in 90 degree humid weather it may be better, but not our thing. read more

Visited Bar.bacoa in the Virginia Highland area and had a great experience. The food was fresh, well seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared, with bold flavors that felt balanced and intentional. Portions were satisfying without being overwhelming. Service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, which made the visit feel relaxed and easy. read more

Husband and I came for date night on a Friday evening. I made reservations the day before and we had a lovely outdoor patio table next to the fresh pepper plants. We shared the bacon wrapped dates (so tasty, don't let the picture fool you), the goat cheese fritters which I liked, the barbacoa nachos plate, and the seafood paella. We parked in the complimentary parking in the back accessible from N Highland Avenue. Our waiter was courteous and made good recommendations. Come here for a lively evening with dates, family, or friends! read more

Bar.bacoa - Trea Tres Leches Cake - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place was fantastic, from the moment we walked in it was a fabulous experience. The cocktails were superb, the tapas impressed and we ended the evening with a fabulous dessert. 9/10 read more

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

Great spot ! Great service ! Haven't had that good of a service in a while Todd was great Cocktail was good Could use a bigger selection of tequila is the only thing but coming back for sure ! read more

Bar.bacoa - Spanish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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