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    Barbosa's

    3.1 (96 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Combination Platter

    Food hasn't changed in 30 years. Chips and queso the best. Had the combo platter, so much food couldn't eat it all. We ordered top shelf margaritas and they were terrible that's why I'm giving the three stars. Should have sent them back. Ask what kind of tequila if you order a margarita. Was able to walk in and get a table without waiting although they were busy.

    Deluxe nacho burrito
    Rebecca K.

    Some of my favorite Mexican food I've ever had. The portions were huge and the prices were wonderful. A Big Mac would have costed more than my whole plate of food. The service was wonderful

    Chips and salsa
    Kirby B.

    We came here for my daughters birthday. The food wasn't very good. I ordered street tacos. They were the smallest I've ever seen. Nothing we ordered had much favor at all. I would not come back.

    Chips (in my own dish at home)
    Michael D.

    Barbosa's is a St Joseph institution, now only operating one location on Frederick Avenue. Each time Ive dined there, the food has been delicious and ample. Something unique about this restaurant is their homemade chips. They appear to be fried in lard, as they are large and incredibly flaky. Unlike most Mexican restaurants, these chips are understandably not complementary. However, i cannot go here without ordering them along with the meaty-cheese sauce. I always feel like I run out of cheese before I run out of chips :/ I will often stop to order the chips and cheesy dip for carryout. While not the best Mexican food I have eaten, compared to options available in the St Joseph area, you will most likely experience enjoyable food and a good experience overall.

    Barbosa's chicken burrito
    Laurelle W.

    This is some of the worst food I have eaten. Usually if I don't like something I can still eat some of it but that was not the case here the only thing I ate was the shredded lettuce on the plate. The chips are terrible the meat is not good. Taco Bell is better than this. The mints are good!

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    Awesome EVERYONE TIME!! Staff are wonderful! Food is authentic and delicious. Family owned!

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    The food was good and i enjoyed the family style atmosphere where everyone knew each other

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    Best Mexican food in town. Tacos, chips, enchiladas all fuego! Miss the ambiance of the castle but, the best Mexican I've ever had

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    Fabulous! Great food & great service! Have been to Barbosa's downtown many times, but this was our first visit to the newer location.

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