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    Barba Azul

    4.5 (148 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Baja Fish Taco and gobernador

    When we first arrived my expectations were pretty low after trying the salsa. Tasted like tomato sauce. We ordered the mixted sampler, seafood soups, and fish tacos. All were seasoned well and flavorful. I will definitely be coming back

    Gobernador and Baja Fish Taco
    Ernesto U.

    I was delightfully surprised with my tostada de ceviche. Not sure how it comes in person, but to go it was nicely packed in a container that allowed me to spread out the goodness over two meals. I most appreciated how fresh the fish tasted. I did not appreciate that the guacamole doesn't come with chips and even though it was good, I had to go out of my way to the store to truly enjoy it. Phone can be hard to get through midday, but if you're persistent someone will eventually answer. Ordering online may be the way to go for takeout, my order was ready by the time they said and I was in and out of the parking in no time. Outdoor patio was cute and inviting and would give this place another in person try!

    Taco combo
    Denise L.

    Local taco spot that a friend recommended and it was really great! We ordered by phone to do a pickup and it was ready in time. I had the Baja fish taco and it was so good! There was a bit too much cilantro for my taste and next time I will note for no cilantro. Fish was perfectly fried and tender. I also ordered the shrimp enchilado and loved how cheesy it was. However, the shrimp was in a much spicier sauce than I had expected but it was still really tasty. We also ordered a taco plate and the side of rice was a bit too salty for our taste. Very reasonably priced as well.

    Seafood
    Cici C.

    Cute place with good seafood and friendly service. There is a lot of outdoor seating and they also offer beer, margaritas and soft drinks I love tacos so I had the 3 taco plate with 2 rockfish tacos and 1 specialty shrimp taco. It came with rice and salad. Delicious! The selection of tacos is nice. I liked their tri colored chips and salsa also. Basically it is a Sinaloa style seafood shack. The music is fun too.

    Kevin S.

    Do you love generously portioned fresh seafood? Do you love exquisitely prepared authentic Mexican cuisine? How bout top notch gourmet fish tacos on the peninsula? Barba Azul offers both! The staff are friendly and attentive, the patio is spacious and welcoming, and the open kitchen is complimented by a handful of modest tables for indoor seating. Barba Azul es muy delicioso!!

    Sorry (again) for the occupational hazard.  I bit into the BAJA FISH TACO before taking the picture. A MUST!
    Lizzie L.

    Clap! Clap! Clap! To Grillmaster Alan who makes the best frickin' Baja fish tacos in California. Just the best! He said the recipe is from Tijuana. Alan said, "mejor" and yes, it is thumbs up the best! Seriously, with the first bite, your mouth is in food heaven. It's hot, crispy, meaty, flavorful and it's so easy just to gobble it up like a pig. It's okay to make a pig of yourself. It's so worth it. I inhaled my first Baja fish taco like there's no tomorrow. Then I savored my second one because I wanted to appreciate all the flavors and textures that I was eating. Finally, I ended my meal with a shrimp and octopus tostada that was good, but I wish I had ordered 3 Baja fish tacos. To top our meal off, Stephanie was our server. She was so nice and pleasant. Together Alan and Stephanie made our late lunch/early dinner (would that be called lunner?) absolutely the best golf trip to Monterey. For those yelpers that are looking for Baja fish tacos - go directly to Barba Azul and enjoy! Ole!

    Classic michelada
    Devon D.

    First time trying this place & it was delicious! Left very satisfied! Can't wait to come back & try more

    Caldo 7 Mares
    Guy C.

    Another trip and another 2 new dishes tried, this time I had the Caldo 7 Mares. ... (Seafood stew) and the boss had Salmon tacos.... Both were fantastic, team was as wonderful as they have been each of our previous visits.. sounds corny but being there just makes us feel like we are on holiday which is such a pleasure... we will be back for sure !

    Baja fish and consentido
    Brandon M.

    Server was great. Brought chips and salsa right away and was very helpful and attentive. He gave us recommendations that were delicious too! Baja fish and consentido tacos, and shrimp ceviche tostada. Pops says the margaritas were great too. Will be back soon!

    4x tacos $30

    Not as advertised I ordered the surf and turf tacos, one taco just had three fried shrimp and the others were Asada no fish overpriced for the quality / amount you get and not good. I wouldn't recommend. $30 for 4 tacos is crazyyy!! I really thought they were gonna be super good for that price not worth it!!

    Painted Octopus
    Amanda G.

    Amazing food! The service was a little slow, but it was extremely busy and there was only one waitress so we were very understanding. The waitress was very friendly even though she was swamped. The inside of the restaurant is small, but there is patio seating which is lovely on a warm day. The food was so good. I had never had shrimp albondigas before and can't wait to go back to have more!

    Breakfast menu
    Alexander T.

    Barba Azul (blue beard) was a delicious Mexican place specializing in seafood dishes. Basically all their dishes had seafood except the kids menu. We came for dinner Thursday night and we were the only ones. They put mint in their water and chips & salsa come complimentary to dine-in. I had the campechana especial and my girl had taco plate with gobernador de Canadon, Baja fish taco, and a taco enchilado. I wouldn't recommend the taco platter itself. Instead, just order the tacos individually. You're only saving money if you order 3 taco enchilados. Also, the rice was lackluster and the salad was nothing special. HOWEVER, the tacos were very good. My favorite was the taco enchilado since I'm a laborer of spice, and my girl's favorite was the gobernador de camarón, since it had a melty cheese layer inside. My dish was a heaping cup full of fresh seafood, with 3 tostadas on the side. The cup had plenty of shirmp, tuna, scallop and maybe some more seafood. I honestly didn't know what to expect when ordering the dish but I was very impressed with both the flavors and the serving size. I can eat a lot and I was good with that portion of food. The seafood did not make me sick either so that's always a plus! They have limited indoor seating and some outdoor seating as well, with tables with 4 chairs. Service was just alright by the way, so also expect that. They have a parking lot but it comes up in a quick turn so be ready for that. For their specialization in seafood as a Mexican restaurant and for the taste of their dishes, I'll give them a 5 star. I would definitely return.

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    Denis D.

    Great patio, friendly service, and possibly the best margaritas in Monterey. Highly recommended.

    2 baja tacos and 1 consentido (shrimp) taco

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    2 years ago

    The Gobernador taco is delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant and the service is excellent.

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    2 years ago

    Tasted great in the moment and I really enjoyed the food. However, my stomach wasn't so happy after though

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    3 years ago

    The best octopus I ever had. They know their seafood. Also had ceviche. Chips didn't thrill me but the fish rocks.

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    4 years ago

    Incredibly delicious and exceptional service (despite the fact that we came with 3 rowdy kids)! Environment was also very nice!

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    3 years ago

    Great food great service. I got the seven seas soup and it was delicious. Real comfortable atmosphere family feeling.

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    3 years ago

    Food and service was very good. Definitely recommend the tacos. Very authentic food! A very nice atmosphere too.

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    3 years ago

    I wish I could of tried the food but y'all never took our order. Please let the girl do more, she actually knew what was up.

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    4 years ago

    Best fish tacos we've tried here in Monterey. Just be warned that there's only fish/shellfish on the menu!

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    4 years ago

    Great food, great portions, great service. Super fresh fish. Same owners as El Pollo Rey.

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    4 years ago

    Amazing find after moving into the area. Aguachiles were the best I've had. Great service.

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    El Pollo Rey - Half Chicken Combo (super moist chicken and awesome beans) - 5/6/2024

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    4.5(370 reviews)
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    The family pollo & carne very delicious. Everyone is very nice. Highly recommend this spot for…read moreauthentic pollo asado.

    We've gotten take-out from this place several times already. It's consistently good! It does take…read moreabout 15-20 minutes to package the food, so you'll want to call it in before. We usually get the Whole Chicken Combo. It is not possible to get only white or dark meat. The chicken is "slick" enough that even the white meat is good. There is some char on the outside and the skin is cooked nicely. It comes with a few tortillas (can pick flour or corn), 2 kinds of salsa (spicy red and chipotle based), and pickled onions. Roasted hot peppers (yes, they have some heat!!) and onions are a nice touch. The whole chicken isn't too large. Sides are Spanish Rice (great flavor, but seemed a bit hard), seasoned whole beans (tender and flavorful). It's enough for a family of 4 with little kids. But you might think about ordering more if you have more adults or older kids. We also got a guacamole (loaded with onions, tomatoes) and chips. Guacamole is fresh and creamy. You'll love it if you like the style with extra stuff added. Chips are thin and oh-so-greasy, in a good way. Kids loved the extra colors. Portion size isn't too big, could probably have ordered an extra one, because you won't want to stop eating them! Overall, a great place to grab a quick dinner. Can't go wrong with this spot!

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    Visiting the area for a service and was a little hungry - stopped here for some tacos - wow! If I…read morelived here I'd be eating here a lot! Ordered the ceviche tostada and ate the ceviche off of it - not fishy just tasty - also ordered a lengua taco and the meat was so tender and well prepared, no weird grisly pieces - husband ordered green chili pork and al pastor and was very happy with his selection as well - I had a bite of each of his and they were delightful. I love that you can help yourself to pico de gallo - which was fresh and alive with jalapeño ends - pico de gallo should be on the nutritional food pyramid as required daily haha - wow we were so happy with this meal, I wish we had been hungrier to try more items!

    ¡RACIST! Went with…read moremy family and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. The staff appeared more focused on watching a football game than helping customers, and the overall atmosphere felt unwelcoming from the moment we arrived. We were first-time guests and did not feel encouraged to return. When ordering drinks, our IDs were repeatedly questioned, which felt excessive and uncomfortable given that everyone provided valid identification. While I can understand staff needing to verify IDs, the interaction came across as distrustful and unpleasant. The food itself was decent, and the complimentary chips and salsa at the bar were a nice touch. However, service plays a huge role in the overall experience, and in this case it overshadowed the positives.

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