Amazing food. Finally a place that offers fresh chips and salsa! The guacamole is actually fresh. I had the Mercado salad with steak. Steak was perfectly cooked. All fresh ingredients. My husband had the Tex mex plate. Very generous portions. I especially loved the service!! KAREN our server and she was amazing. Very attentive and kind. It's so hard to find good service these days. Would recommend and definitely coming back to try other dishes. Great for a family of 5 and baby. read more

Bar Camino - Decor - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

we were enjoying a day out walking around Walnut Creek with our terrier dogs and found Bar Camino. We enjoyed an excellent lunch with their Baja tacos and great beer...had to drink two of those beers. server Karen was the best! dogs welcomed in the bar which we appreciated, and we enjoyed a view of the actual creek out of our window. read more

Bar Camino is a large, lively restaurant with a lot going on--in a good way. The indoor decor is really interesting and eclectic, and if I remember correctly, each room has its own vibe or theme, which made the space feel fun and thoughtfully designed. Service was great, and food came out very quickly. Portions were solid, and everything we tried was genuinely tasty. That said, I came in with pretty high expectations after seeing a lot of hype on Instagram and TikTok calling this one of the best Mexican spots in Walnut Creek. While I definitely think the food is good and the overall experience is enjoyable, I personally still lean toward more casual, less upscale Mexican food. If I'm craving Mexican, I'd honestly still pick a no-frills spot like Tacos Walnut Creek. All that said, I can absolutely see why people love Bar Camino. It's a great place for a fun night out, the space is beautiful, and the food is well done--it just comes down to personal preference. Still glad I tried it, and I'd come back for the experience. read more

Bar Camino - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Great spot for good Mexican food and kids friendly. All the colors remind me of Coco the movie.

Quick dinner after shopping in the area. Service was very friendly and attentive but food was mediocre. Salsas were not flavorful, enchilada sauces lacked flavor, but the guacamole was fresh and generous. Margaritas hit the spot! read more

Bar Camino - Enchilada plate - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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An excellent Happy Hour ($7 margaritas). We also had the margarita flight (not on the Happy Hour menu) but very affordable ($21). We got a delicious margarita, it almost tasted like a churro (it's the one in the middle of the photo). We also had chips, salsa and guacamole, as well as the flautas. The patio is a great place to hangout, and you can even bring your laptop if you want to get some work done. read more

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The restaurant is very cute. The staff was very nice. We asked for chips and salsa and were brought guacamole which was left at the table. When I mentioned we had ordered salsa they picked up the guacamole after it had been at the table for 10 minutes. The chips are tasty but very greasy. The carnitas is so fatty and tasteless. One meal didn't come until the rest of the table was done eating. The burritos were the best of the food options and we were a party of 8. read more

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My friends told me about this place, so I had to come try it with them when I was in the area. Don't even think about looking for free parking--there is NONE. The residential parking requires a special permit, so it's best to park at the meters and pay. Happy Hour (HH) is offered at the bar and on the patio, so make sure to tell them you're there for HH when you get seated. The drinks are strong and tasty--and most importantly, they're only $5! We ordered all the HH snack items except the nacho fries because they were out. Everything was yummy! We got four steak tacos in the first round, and the steak slices were thin as paper. Then we ordered another steak taco, and that one came with a full steak-sized piece! Definitely coming back for HH. Did I mention HH is daily from 4-6 PM? read more

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Yummy Mexican food in cute downtown area! Service was good, food was good! Inside was really cute. Outside looked like good vibes No complaints! read more

Great place to hold a birthday celebration. A friend of mine threw her birthday party here in their outdoor space that look like a greenhouse. The ambience was so cool. It had a lot of of cacti and Mexican paper stars from the ceiling and it was the perfect weather. Pretty much anything from their menu is great. I had gone here before when this place was called Maria Maria. The food is still awesome, especially their enchiladas, tacos, sopas. I typically get their house margarita, but want to get the Horchatalada- a pina colada slushie with horchata. Will definitely come back but will avoid the server who waited on us. She added extra tacos to our plate without asking and charged us for the extra taco and also complained that since she split the bill between several of us in the party she wasn't happy with the tip she received. read more

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Meeting up with my friends while visiting Cali and was surprised that Carlos Santana restaurant is no longer here and Bar Camino has taken over the spot. I have not been in Cali for 5 years but the server provided background as to what happened. I love the decor in and outside of this place. The front door is everything! I wanted an item that is no longer on the menu, however, I opted for the Nachos. Also, I read the strongest drink on the menu was the Good Riddance. The Nachos was ok, I don't feel Like it was the best I have had. I do like the ample toppings. The drink was ok as well. This place is a cool spot to mingle and enjoy friends with a cool ambiance. Not very flavorful, but a cool spot. I would try again, but with something else like the Fajitas per se. The service was great, one thing to add....you do have to pay for salsa and chips. Just FYI. This was not disclosed to us prior to ordering. read more

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Stopped in for a quick Happy Hour drink and food. House margarita was fabulous because they make it with lime juice and agave instead of sugary margarita mix you get in most places. HH quesadilla was very good as well. Good service, give them a try. read more

Prob more like a 4.5. Overall, great experience! I've been meaning to visit Bar Camino for awhile so when my long distance friend mentioned she'll be in the area, we finally made the stop. Parking: no restaurant lot available. Park at a meter on the street. If you don't want to cross the street, park at a meter behind the restaurant on the library side and walk the pathway behind the restaurant over the creek. Ambiance: so beautiful and fun! love all the colorful art, the neon lights, and the overall vibe of the restaurant. Looks like a great place for casual, celebratory dinner or hang out. Service: So attentive and quick. Admittedly, we arrived during early happy hour time so there weren't as many people there and staff was readily available. But even as it filled up, we were always quickly helped. Food: a great happy hour selection for the perfect "girl dinner" of small bites and margaritas. If you visit on Tuesday, they have the taco specials available all day as well. Their happy hour is Monday to Sunday from 4 PM - 6 PM in the bar and patio. Snacks and select drinks are $5 ea. + protip: if you want chips + salsa, upgrade to the salsa + guac during happy hour. Same price so you basically get the guac for free. + nacho fries were good, but I wish it had meat! + a la carte tacos come at a great price, but only the carnitas, veggie, and chicken ones. Add $2 for the quesabirria, shrimp, fish, or steak (so $7ea) + the margaritas are strongggg and are such a steal at the $5 happy hour price. Add a flavor (mango, strawberry, etc) for $2. We also ordered a couple of items off the regular menu. + trio de sopes ($14) - tasted good, but felt small for the price. + el burrito ($19) sub skirt steak (+$4): a huge burrito with enough to take home! Their desserts look great but we were so full from the happy hour snackin', I'll have to try those next time! read more

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I attended a party here in Walnut Creek. I normally don't like Mexican food but to my surprise, the food here tasted pretty good. We were served nachos for starters, filling up with a glass of margarita. Someone said, hold off on the nachos, the meals are coming and you'll feel too full to enjoy it. Here are the dishes they served. All were very filling and delectable. When the last dish came, we were so full that I had to split one quesabirria with the hubs. The flan dessert came and we couldn't resist it. Sooo good! It was a great party, service was outstanding and food, yummers. Thumbs up to Bar Camino! read more

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The best chili relleno I've ever had, would give 10 stars if I could! Service was just as excellent as the food read more

Bar Camino - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I was in town visiting family and they brought me here for dinner. We were greeted immediately. The decor was very cute. The margaritas were fantastic! I had the enchiladas which were delicious! And I couldn't stop eating the fresh, crispy chips. Did I mention the margaritas?!?! Make sure you order one! read more

Bar Camino - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We had a reservation at 630 on Friday for 3 and we were rushed the entire time we ate. The server came over every 10 min to ask if we needed anything. Asked if we can order drinks, asked if we needed boxes while we were eating and another guy asked us the same thing. The practically took my friends food from under her fork as she was eating. The food was good and drinks were too but I can't believe the service for a Friday at 630. Very disappointing read more

Bar Camino - Cucumber cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Bar Camino is a go-to in Walnut Creek for great food, drinks & a fun vibe! I've been here a handful of times, but recently went with a group of friends for my birthday and the experience was fabulous! The burrito bowl is delicious (definitely recommend for something filling / hearty but not too heavy) and the drinks were great, too. We were well taken care of by our server and the management staff was making their presence known as well in case anything was needed. They made the birthday experience extra special, and we all had a great time. Definitely will continue coming back for more! read more

I got the chance to try the amazing caldo on a hot day, tastes authentic and homemade Pineapple mojito! 6/10 in taste but a great place to stop for a great Mexican meal Will be returning read more

Bar Camino - Pozole Verde - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Met some friends at Bar Camino for lunch. The restaurant has a great space with dining inside and outside. Our waiter was really helpful and friendly and kept our drinks filled. We started with chips and guacamole which were very tasty. I ordered the tacos al pastor. The flavor was good, but the meat had too much fat for me to really enjoy. I also tried the tacos birrias. The meat was tender, the flavor was very good and I enjoyed the dipping sauce. Their menu had many other items, including soups, salads, mains and desserts. The location is on the edge of the shopping area so there is easy access but just enough distance from the shopping madness and with public parking right across the street. This was a great lunch spot to enjoy meeting friends and enjoying some nibbles. read more

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Bar Camino was our third stop on our taco crawl this weekend and overall we enjoyed our food. For drinks, we split an Orange Fizz, which was delicious. We also split the dessert plantains and ice cream and it was probably our favorite dish of the day. The plantains just flowed so wonderfully with the richness of the ice cream - absolutely delectable! The cod of the fish taco itself was well battered and quite tasty, but the balance of the other ingredients - the cilantro, pico de gallo, tartar, and guacamole just didn't work together and the tortilla recipe (I believe they were handmade) wasn't the best. The dish could probably do with a re-work. Finally a couple neutrals - the service was fairly slow, even with an almost empty house, and while the patio was comfortable it felt dated. We would definitely return but next time would probably try out a few other items on the menu. read more

Bar Camino - Orange Fizz - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Tex Mex restaurant near the downtown. They tried the sampler plate with a tamale, enchilada and taco. Also tried the carnitas plate. Everything is very good and a nice place for a meal. It gets busy. They use the toast tablet for payments. read more

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Bar Camino is our go to Mexican date night spot! Very cute- tasty drinks and food. Their drinks that say spicy ARE spicy so beware! They are also on the stronger side. Food is filling! You may get away with ordering some appetizers for dinner and be content. Never had a problem with the staff other than they are busy- normal since the restaurant is always busy. Wise to make a reservation. read more

Bar Camino - Pollo Mole - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

i thought this place was nice until a bit later - the beef birria tacos gave me horrible food poisoning!!!!! never again lol

Sat at the bar today (Wednesday afternoon) & was served by Karen. She was very delightful & very kind. She made me a few menu cocktails while maintaining conversation with several bar guests. Great multitasker, great bartender, and great service! I look forward to coming back! read more

Stopped in here for a later dinner with a good friend. Place was quiet but the bar and restaurant were stylishly decorated and warm/inviting. Our waitress was great getting our food and drinks out timely. The food was hot and well seasoned. Would go back when in the area again. read more

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Best. Chile. Relleno. Ever. This place really exceeded my expectations. I sat at the bar and the bar tender was so helpful in making drink and food recommendations. Service was 10/10!! You need to get the chile relleno. I also added Birria for some more fantastic flavor, not needed but so delish. It was massive so there was enough leftovers for dinner the next night! Ambiance was so cute, I would definitely recommend if you are in Walnut Creek! read more

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I have now been to Bar Camino a few times with groups of friends and family. It has become a reliable favorite for entertaining guests in downtown Walnut Creek, due to the high quality of food and drinks, spacious and inviting dining areas, and efficient service. That said, it's a bit pricier than some equally good Mexican food options outside of downtown. We usually get guacamole and chips to start, which also comes with two salsas. They have great tacos - the pescado was my favorite. I recently tried the Machaca Beef enchiladas, which were very good. For a side dish, I recommend the maduros (sweet plantains). They also make great margaritas and cocktails, and I love the selection of non-alcoholic mocktails too! I recently enjoyed the Happiness & Sunshine mocktail. It's easy to make a reservation via their website or OpenTable. Parking is easy next door at the Library garage. read more

Bar Camino - Happiness & Sunshine mocktail (zero proof) - so good! - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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We had two reservations for eight people and asked to sit together for my sister-in-law's birthday, but Angelina, the hostess, was rude and refused to accommodate us--even though we were only there for drinks. From the moment we arrived, her dismissive attitude made us feel like an inconvenience rather than guests. At one point, she intentionally bumped into me while coming through a door, which was completely unprofessional and shocking. The hostess did speak to the manager a few times, but he was also rude and unhelpful, which only made the situation worse. The only bright spot was our waitress, Rosa, who was friendly, attentive, and tried her best to make up for the terrible start. She really went above and beyond, but unfortunately, the poor treatment from the front-of-house staff overshadowed her efforts. Overall, it was a disappointing experience for a special occasion, and I will definitely not be returning. read more

This place is a lot of fun and they have a large menu. The cocktails were really good as well! The guacamole lacked a little bit in flavor but the salsas were both excellent. The burrito was super delicious! They rotate the veggies used in the burrito monthly, this time was spinach, onions and mushrooms which was amazing! The server was also very friendly and helped us decide on drinks. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the neighborhood! read more

Bar Camino - Chips & Salsa & Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Great food, excellent service, and a beautiful atmosphere. This was my first time visiting, but my husband had been before and wanted to come back. I was impressed by the vegetarian options on the menu. Portions were large (2 tacos was plenty). I had the Los Hongos mushroom tacos, which were delicious. My husband had the Tex-Mex combo and a quesabirria taco (he added one one to my order for $6). We also shared a Good Riddance Margarita and said the Hortchatalada he had last time was also very good. The waitress was awesome, she was super nice, didn't miss a beat and even packed up fresh chips and salsa for our leftovers. read more

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A very good place to sit on the patio with a group and eat and drink. My cheese enchilada had a slight crisp to it, which ended up being great with the red sauce. The atmosphere on the patio is perfect was a nice weather weekend. Oh and people loved the horchata pina colada. The only negative was the server. My wife and I went there for a birthday party where multiple people split the bill. My wife's order was wrong, where they tacked on an extra taco and $6 to the bill, but things happen and not something to hate on. What was awkward and inappropriate was when the server wanted us to add more tip with us paying last in the group, telling us we needed to make up for others not tipping her enough and trying to talk us into dropping her more cash. I'd definitely eat there again for the food and atmosphere, but if something like that happens again I wouldn't want to put others through that. read more

Bar Camino - Cheese enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Cue up your appetites and bring your friends to Bar Camino. The one and only location in Walnut Creek chock full of Mexican and Tex-Mex appetizers, entree's, and a page full of specialty drinks to celebrate any occasion. Plenty of foods savored to perfection and with the outdoor seating, stay a while. The friendly staff will keep you happy. Maybe it's their way of hoping one customer will spot a vintage Chevy El Camino passing by. read more

Walking up to the place I noticed it was on the corner and corner places usually have any unique situation as far as their design layout so I was interested to see what they offered. She's an amazing foodie and yelper as well, so it's nice to have an elite on my arm. The front door was very impressive just like you were in Mexico. They have large bright colored doors to welcome you in and I noticed that outside they had a eating area that was streetside and looked very comfortable, but very little shade and it was very hot that day so we decided to go inside. We started off with a Camino style nachos, and we got the small plate which actually had quite a bit on it. I have to say at this point be prepared because everything comes out has beautiful eye appeal. And that I appeal was followed up with incredible taste. so happy to see such detail in their care. The seasonings and the presentation really spoke of the true flavors of Mexico. Had fried tortilla halves with black beans, pico de gallo Oaxaca cheese and avocado creamer drizzled over the top. Vibrant and vivid colors in all of it. We gladly shared our plates. I ordered the pork belly which had crispy, pork belly, cilantro, slaw, peanuts, pineapple, pico, salsa, Matcha pickled onions, and was served with Charro beans. I would be proud to serve a beautiful platter like this to anyone at my home. Looking around, I noticed that it was decorated like a classy eatery with bright colors, painting of Kahlo of course, and nice paintings on the wall and things to dry your eyes to the attention that they wanted you to feel you were not still in the states. I noticed half the side to the back. They had a wonderful slightly shaded area for eating outside as well, which is really nice and it was being used. The bar was amazing. They had probably the largest selection of tequila. I've seen anywhere in a bar. And a lot of the business was in there in the afternoon having their afternoon lunches, which are gladly serve there as well. We were quickly taken to our table and brought menus. I believe my daughter had the Carnitas. It was Cazo braised, pork, grilled poblano, onions, guacamole, pineapple pico, served with cilantro, rice, refried beans, and corn tortillas. Again, a stunning presentation. We were taking pictures like crazy to appreciate everything again later. For those who are learning ... The Mexican restaurants in Texas started adding more ingredients preferred by Texans to accommodate their tastes, resulting in what we call today "Tex-Mex." A very pleasant eating experience, indeed. read more

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5 mins into being seated at our table, they gave us chips and salsa, assuming this was complimentary. It took 15 mins to flag down anyone, luckily we were able to get the attention of the food runner, to ask where our server is so we can order. She told us "she is coming. " Another 10 mins passed and the same food runner came by with guacamole that we didn't order and told it came with the chips and salsa. 10 mins have passed, and we still haven't placed our food orders. The same food runner was able to get the attention of another server who is in the same section to take our order. Food was okay , nothing to rave about. We didn't even come across our actual server until towards the tail end of our meal. She came and filled our water, and packed our leftovers. Our bill came and they charged us for $13 guacamole, where we thought was complimentary and complained. The server spoke to her manager, they removed the $13 but ended up charging us for the chips and salsa for $5. This was the longest dinner we ever had to endure with poor service and only to have 2 entree salads and a burrito. We don't think we'll be coming back. The best part of the outing was the free parking across the street at the library. read more

After drinks nearby, three of us landed here for dinner on a Saturday night. Since the weather was nice, we grabbed a table on the patio and were helped throughout the evening by Arleth, who was incredible. We started with a round of drinks and chips and salsa which hit the spot. I love anything horchata and enjoyed the horchatalata. I usually shy away from slushie drinks but this was not too watery or icy. We decided to split a Caesar salad, shrimp tacos and beef enchiladas. While shrimp tacos in general are not my favorite, everything was hot and the quality was good. If I was in the area and looking for Mexican food, I'd definitely return. read more

Bar Camino - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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It was Cinco de Mayo, and two of us visiting from out of town thought it would be a good idea to take our 90 yo cousin who lives at Rossmoor for margs and apps in the afternoon.... well it was! They were crowded, but we were lucky to get a booth when we walked in w/no reservation (?!). Food and drinks were very tasty! The staff was SO lovely to her (and us) and when we left: I went to get the car from across the street, and my other cousin was going to walk her out the front and around the corner to meet me. Two amazing guys on staff saw what was happening and showed them the way out the back door to where I would pick them up on the side street, and, wait for it... BROUGHT OUT A CHAIR for her to sit on!!!! The atmosphere was so fun, she had a great day out on the town, and we couldn't have appreciated their hospitality more. THANK YOU!! Just wish I lived closer and could frequent them more. read more

Fix your AC!!!!!! 100 degree WC day and it was almost as warm inside as outside. Has been our favorite Mexican food place since it opened and we frequently bring friends. Food and drinks usually great as is service. Last night we brought some friends, and, frankly it was disappointing and embarrassing. Everyone at our table was sticking to chairs and sweating- we and two other tables asked to see if AC could be turned on and our server could get no answer. Might have been nice if a manager came around and explained what the issue was- didn't happen. $350 later, still no answer. read more

Great happy hour! $5 100% agave tequila margaritas. $5 quesabirria tacos, delicious salads, beautiful red Galileo sauce! I have eaten here 10 times now, always at happy hour. My guilty pleasure! I fantasize during the day of coming here. The happy hour at 4-6 pm is a great value. The only area for improvement is the flavor and freshness of some of the meats. I love their house margaritas and enchiladas. read more

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Went here for a birthday celebration for my mom who picked Mexican food. The ambience and service were great and honestly made our experience way better. We tried several different options, but overall felt that the food was somewhat bland and could've used some more variety in flavors. The chef has tried to create a more upscale experience to Mexican cuisine, but in doing so affected the flavor in a negative way. Overall, we had a great time celebrating mom who enjoyed her dish, which is the most important thing. I do want to call out the chips and salsa which were delicious and we all enjoyed that read more