I will always miss the castle location, but every time I'm back in town I end up coming here. My family loves it, and I will never pass it up. The chips and queso are a fave of mine, I love the clumpy chips. Service is always fast here, and kind. I also appreciate that they decorate for the holidays/seasons. read more

Wow, I'm surprised this place is so busy. When I arrived I took that as a good sign but it's not. I tried three cheese enchiladas and I'm not all together sure what I was served. They looked very unappealing and taste equally bad. $10.59 was a fair price for the amount of food, it just wasn't good food. I had to order a side of beans & rice, a first never ate at an ala carte Mexican restaurant. $3.50. Both were just as sad as the enchiladas. To be honest the best thing I was served were the two free Andes mints with my check. Find a better option as this is a huge miss. Taco Bell would have been a better option. read more

I'm seeing some reviews describe this restaurant being in an old castle. I think that's a former location. The restaurant is now in a regular building along a busy road and across the street from a cemetery. It's a popular place. I waited about thirty minutes on a Saturday night for a table. While I was waiting, a local gentleman couldn't stop saying nice things about the place. He said it's been his favorite restaurant for over 60 years. I'm not sure I share his enthusiasm, but I enjoyed eating a perfectly acceptable and a-ok dinner. I ordered Jose's Special Enchilada Meal - three enchiladas served with red pork chile and a tostada. It may not look like much, but it's mighty filling. I liked the enchiladas - especially the cheese one. I wish the red sauce held more flavor. I didn't finish the tostada - not because it was bad - but because I was full. My server was pleasant, however I thought the dining room was a little crowded. read more

Barbosa's - Mexican Near Me - Saint Joseph, Missouri

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Barbosa's amazing Kim was our server and she was amazing she was so kind and always asking if we needed anything. She was on top of everything A+ service to Kim!! The food was amazing too. read more

They use velveta. And the waitress didn't know what horchata is. We took two bites and left. I'm sure if we ate nachos (which seem to be their specialty, we would have been happier, but we were looking for authentic Mexican food. This isn't it. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

Barbosa's - Deluxe nacho burrito - Mexican Near Me - Saint Joseph, Missouri

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It's a hometown favorite. The food is consistently great, the service is excellent, and it's a fun place to share a meal with family and friends. Highly recommend the beef enchiladas and the fideo. read more

After two visits in the last week, I'm surprised at some of the lackluster reviews. We found the restaurant clean and the service friendly, expedient and proficient. The space is on the small side and you may have to wait a bit. Totally worth it. It's true the food is unlike any Mexican fare you've likely had. That's because they cook things in lard. And it results in some great food. The tortilla chips and hot cheese dip (or salsa, avocado dip, spicy bean dip or beefy cheese dip) will have you wondering if you weren't served pastry instead. They serve the best tacos I've ever had anywhere. Yes, they will charge extra for cheese. So what? The only non-punitive deficit is that they don't offer a fajita plate. Which is why next time in I'm going to take the Fajita Burrito for a test drive. I live in Kansas City and will make the drive in a heartbeat. Again and again. Trust me. If you're jonesing for Mexican and can put your diet aside for an hour, Barbosa's won't disappoint. read more

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

This has been one of our family's favorite restaurants since I was a child! The food is amazing. The staff is amazing. We always try to make a stop in when I'm visiting the STJ! read more

Barbosa's has been my favorite restaurant in St. Joe since I was a teenager. The first date with my wife,'of 43 years, was at the Barbosa's Castillo downtown. We now live in KC and will make special trips just to eat dinner and reminisce about the past. A warning to first-timers, however, Barbosa's doesn't use corn tortillas, flour tortillas only. Plus, they aren't exactly Tex-Mex style nor authentic Mexican either. They're kind of their own invention which is great! Unknowing first-timers either love 'em or hate 'em as you can tell by the reviews. They have the best enchiladas you won't find anywhere else. Their tacos are great along with their Red Pork Chili. They serve it mild but a little hot sauce goes a long way. I've also been a fan of their giant tostada. Arrive hungry! I'm sad they closed their Castillo but still like the Frederick location. read more

Beefy enchilada and fideo are my favorites. Their beefy queso and chips is very good as well, but be careful to not eat too much because it will fill you up before your entree arrives. read more

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

Came here to lower my rating, but can't go lower. Due to friends, we sometimes we order carry out from here. 3 out of the last 4 times they've put us on hold and never picked up. Actually called from another line and someone else picked up and took our order all while the initial call is still on hold. This place is a joke. It's like a 3 year old is in charge. read more

Went for the first time yesterday. It was surprisingly busy for a Thursday early afternoon. We ordered the chips and salsa since they claim it is a specialty. They are big pieces of fried flour tortillas. From other reviews it seems you either love or hate them. They are well . . . floury. Not your typical chips. The salsa that came with was very bland, mostly just chunky tomato sauce. Didn't seem to have any onion, cumin, cilantro or any heat. The hot salsa is better. They served the hot salsa in a little syrup jar, kind of amusing. I had the chicken taco, cheese enchilada and bean tostada. The enchilada is a flour tortilla dipped in red enchilada sauce and then heated. The cheese is not what you normally receive in mexican food, not sure what it is exactly. The chicken taco was again in a flour tortilla fried. It was a big looking taco about 6" long so I took it home because I was getting full. Today I opened it up and there is maybe a tablespoon and a half of chicken in the big taco shell! Glad I wasn't too hungry today. My daughter asked for refried beans but got the saucy preparation of the beans instead. She also wanted green enchilada sauce but apparently they only do red - that was strange. Overall wasn't sure how to rate this place. Its not that the food is necessarily bad, it is just very different. Our server was super friendly, helpful and attentive. I would give her five stars. read more

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. read more

Barbosa's - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Saint Joseph, Missouri

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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. read more

Barbosa's - Chips (in my own dish at home) - Mexican Near Me - Saint Joseph, Missouri

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

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! read more

Barbosa's - Barbosa's chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Saint Joseph, Missouri

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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.

This was my first trip to St. Joe Missouri and my husband who was born and raised there, said it was a must do! We decided to go for lunch. First and foremost, the chips are like nothing you have ever tasted anywhere else. They are homemade and very good!! He recommended I try a combination plate that consisted of an enchilada, taco and tamale that was served with rice. Delicious! I will definitely suggest we go back again on our next visit with his family. read more

Barbosa's - Barbosas - St. Joseph, MO - Mexican Near Me - Saint Joseph, Missouri

A staple in St. Joe! I still prefer Barbosa's original castle-looking house downtown, but the food remains the same out on Hwy 36. I have to come here almost every visit to old stomping grounds. read more

Ordered a combo plate with a tostada, two enchiladas a taco and a tamale. The tamale were lacking in ingredients. The tamale had a good taste but was only half a tamale. The tostada was ... ehh. The taco was ok with homemade taco shells. Same with the chips. They give you hot salsa free but charge for a small McDonalds ketchups container size of mild salsa. Though when I got the bill I didn't see a charge for it. Confused on what that was about. read more

Great food Great People Great Atmosphere Great Price what else could u ask for! I got the Tostada with meat and cheese and those chips oh my goodness husband got Enchiladas and Taco and he said it was so good Don't ever leave us St Joseph would collapse Keep on serving us great Food read more

I was going to stop at a place near Five Guys but checked the Yelp reviews,and they were all one star. So I drove to Barbosas. We were seated immediately and waited a while for our server...Where was she? Where could she be? .... .... .... .... finally she appeared, took our drink order, and gave us menus. .... .... .... .... Finally she took our order, and I ordered the mini super nachos. My mom ordered taco salad. I asked for guacamole with my nachos. I never got it, nor was I charged. The nachos were so so, the chips, divine. The cheese on the chips, I hope I don't get a migraine, I think it might not be real. My mom's taco salad looked better. We asked for our check,and eventually we received it. We were ready to pay,and it took forever to get our change.It's those kind of places I'm certainly glad I didn't use my card as long as it took. Geez, were they inspecting my 20 dollar bill? You just don't know. The food, decent, service wasn't so great. But very crowded. I'm wondering what places are good in the area? I think I should've waited and gone back to North Kansas City. read more

Barbosa's - Mini nachos - Mexican Near Me - Saint Joseph, Missouri

We were in desperate need of some cinnamon chips for a 4th of July party. They told us that they were out. A few minutes later, they called us back to tell us they found out they had some and wanted to offer them to us. They went above and beyond in calling us back, and saved our party. Thank you very much for the great customer service. read more

Red pork chili - cheese enchiladas - fried beef tacos - flour chips and beefy cheese dip are ALL delicious! It's hard to choose, so we usually order it all and share! read more

Went here for lunch with a friend. I travel for work and don't live in St Joe. I've been all across the country and had lots of meals at Mexican restaurants. This was one of the best. The service was pleasant and offered abundant smiles. Portions were generous and flavorful. Will definitely be going back. read more

The food here is unique and tasty. Don't come expecting Mexican food that is just like every other restaurant's. Enjoy what it IS without comparing it to expectations. Their dips and chips are a favorite, but I love their enchiladas - both beef and cheese. They use flour tortillas for chips and tacos, so the texture is unique. Their beans are soupy. Plates do t come with rice and beans. There is lettuce and delicious red sauce that is not too spicy. Tacos are hand fried with no cheese. The dishes are simple and stand on their delicious flavor and freshness. read more

Barbosa's seems to be an acquired taste. I have enjoyed it since the '70's and I am amazed that the taco's and chips haven't changed in all these years, which is a good thing! Too many people seem to want this restaurant to be the same as all the others. I do wish that they offered a spinach enchilada. Just add chopped spinach to your cheese enchilada and your done. A solid meatless Friday option. read more

Barbosa's - As seen westbound on Frederick Boulevard. - Mexican Near Me - Saint Joseph, Missouri

My girlfriend at the time was from St Joe and she insisted we go here. I'm not sure what kind of food this is but it isn't Mexican. The margaritas were the only thing I could put down and just barely. I've read the other raving reviews on here and I can only assume they are the kind of people that think Spaghettios is great Italian food. After eating here I lost all respect for my girlfriend and we broke up on the way back to Denver. Best thing that ever happened to me. Thank you Barbosas !! read more

We are not from St. Joe and we almost didn't eat here due to the reviews... what in the world are people thinking! This place is SO GOOD! And the staff is beyond great! This place is also PACKED! On a Saturday at 1:30! The chips are so unique; airy and light. The salsa was fresh, guacamole was whipped and light, the street tacos... YUM! And the rocks margarita... I'm ordering another as we speak! Great spot! We will visit again. read more

We had dinner at Barbosas and the quality of the food wasn't up to par , by any means . It's not consistent from week to week. We look so forward to going there and when we hit an off night it's so disappointing it makes us think twice about going back. But we always do and if we're lucky enough to hit a good night we are elated. read more

Heard really good things from friends.. Was just largely unimpressed with the food. It was okay, but it wasn't what everyone said it was. Chips and salsa cost extra and they are soft, not crunchy. read more

We have been going to Barbosas all our lives and LOVE it!!! I have always gotten exactly what I order every time. The help are great and I always get my to go order when they promise it. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the mood for Mexican!! read more

Incredibly terrible food. I literally thought we were part of one of gordon ramseys shows. The absolute worst dining experience ive had in 29 years of existence. Dont ask for a taco with a different type of protien in it, they are not able to as it is all pre made. Velveeta cheese AF. To put things in prespective, the water was a 2.5 stars.. read more

I got the combo platter and it was the worst Mexican food I've ever had. The tortillas for my taco and tostada, they were falling apart and tasted burnt. The beans on the tostada tasted like it was straight from a can. The enchilada and burrito were small, rubbery, and gross. The waiter was ok and comped some of the meal but when I went to pay the women at the register were not very pleasant. They asked how I liked my meal and I told them that I hated it and what I didn't like about it, they told me "oh, that's because their 'flour tortillas'" , I told them that I've had flour tortillas and these were just bad they got a bit catty. I believe I heard one of them call me a bitch on the way out. I may be a bitch but I can make a taco in the dark that tastes better than theirs. read more

Have going to Barbosas for over 30 years. Love their chips and guacamole. My favorite dish is the Red Pork Chili Dinner #3. Get both rice and beans. Comes with 3 tortillas. Great stuff! read more

Awesome tacos! Friendly staff, great service. Seriously their tacos are the best. I have never had a bad experience here. The negative reviews are just not true. You won't be disappointed with this place. read more