I love Barcocina. I've lived in Baltimore for 4 years and it's still one of my favorite places to go. Their brunch is great, their tacos are yummy and they have so much variety in terms of meat/veg and flavor profile. The first taco I ever tried was the Bang Bang cauliflower taco and I'm pretty sure I ordered it every single time I went there for a year. I also love steak taco, and at one point there was a taco take had Korean inspired flavors that was super yummy but it's no longer on the menu. For drinks I love the Julio smash and the red sangria. I also love that they always have bottomless mimosas. There's always ample seating inside and outside. However, if you're sitting on the outside that's closest to the harbor, you're kind of in the outskirts and I'm not gonna lie the two times I've sat on that far side it almost felt like our server completely forgot about us but you're by the water, it's nice and sunny, there's a nice breeze. It's also great for people watching or if you just want a little bit more privacy. The service is usually great, they are frequently training staff tho. I'm not sure if it's just a summer thing and maybe they have younger college aged adults who just need a summer gig, but once the weather gets nice there's a higher chance of you getting a server whose simultaneously training someone or you have a trainee as your waiter and then someone comes every so often asking how they're doing. Not a big deal but it can get a little annoying. Either way the food is great, the drinks are great, the location is perfect for the summer time and they have friendly staff. I will always be a regular there. read more

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Barcocina left me with mixed feelings. I came here for a night out and dinner after seeing strong reviews online and hearing several recommendations. Service: We were seated quickly, which was a great start. Unfortunately, after that it felt like we were mostly forgotten. Once our server came back, everything seemed rushed as if they were trying to catch up. Taste: The food itself was underwhelming. The salsa tasted like it came straight from a jar, and the tacos we ordered were very Americanized with little authenticity or standout flavor. Ambiance: This is where the restaurant really shines. The location right on the harbor is beautiful and the overall vibe is relaxed, making it a great spot to sit outside and enjoy the waterfront. Overall, the setting is excellent, but the food and service didn't live up to the hype. read more

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We had the absolute best experience hosting our wedding welcome event at barcocina. Jackie handled all of our pre-event communication, and she was wonderful! She always responded in a timely manner, and was so helpful with helping us formulate a menu, figure out how to work our tab, etc. On the day of, the staff was also incredible. We had about half of the bar reserved, and 30ish people at our event. No one ever had to wait for a drink. Food was brought out and refilled incredibly quickly. From an event perspective, I appreciated that they told me where we were at with our tabs periodically and just generally checked in with me to see if I thought the event needed anything . When we had difficulty meeting our event min - staff found some creative ways to help us get there, and let us stay in the reserved area for an extra hour. And, they also helped us with food and drink recs. Food and drink - delicious!!! One of our guests couldn't stop raving about the ahi tacos -- so much so that they may be replacing his wife. I was obsessed with the churros, cornbread, and the shrimp tacos. The only mild miss was the calamari. All of the drinks were good, and they had an awesome selection of tequila. My best friend had lived in Mexico for a time, and said they had her favorite brand, which is incredibly rare to find in America! If you need a spot for a casual event, would highly recommend!!! read more

This place has a really good bottomless mimosa deal that happens throughout the week. My friends and I love to come here for bottomless mimosas. The food is okay, I like to get the steak tacos. I was not a fan of the cheeseburger tacos. It's a nice place to grab mimosas near the water with a great view. The service is attentive. read more

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We love the Green Goddess Salad, we add grilled chicken and shrimp, so delicious! We also get the Octopus (only available for dinner which starts at 3pm). Today we tried the calamari, I have had better but my husband thought it was decent. Service is fast enough, people are friendly enough. There are options for inside and outside seating, good for large and small groups. read more

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I came here with friends and we enjoyed the 22 dollars bottomless mimosas. I got the breakfast torta and I really enjoyed it. read more

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Our first time here! We enjoyed getting guacamole and chips and guacamole and salsa as our appetizers. I wasn't the biggest fan of the red salsa as it was a little different than what I'm used to, but the guacamole was outstanding. The chips were cut into smaller pieces which I liked! Our server recommended the tacos and felt that the breaded cauliflower, and flank steak were two of their best sellers. We ordered both in addition to the shrimp tacos. The sauces for all of the tacos were to die for, and all three of them were so flavorful. My dad ordered the tuna appetizer which was freshly sliced Ahi tuna with jalapeños and chips, he loved it. There are plenty of options for seating, indoors, on the patio and outdoors. The view is amazing and the service was fast. read more

Barcocina - Flank Steak Tacos - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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A friend recommended this restaurant so I decided to give it a try. The views and the ambience of the restaurant were great. I sat at the bar and ordered since it was just me. There was big party leaving so maybe that is why the bartender wasn't as friendly. I asked her a few questions about the menu because it was my first time there but she really didn't seem interested in helping me. I did order one drink, the corn dip and duck tacos. I didn't order more drinks because she never came back to check on me. A different bartender brought me my check to pay. The experience wasn't the best and the food was okay. The corn dip was my favorite. The tacos had too much cheese for me. I won't probably be back but I can say I went. read more

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The chairs had sauce in them. Menus had food on them. Even with a reservation stating there was a birthday we never did get a server at our table. We left. The view is superb. I'll say that. It's right on the bay. read more

When we were seated, two of the seats had food or sauce on them. The menus are paper, and my menu had food stains on it. We asked for a different table since the seats were dirty and so was the floor under the table. We were seated at a different table and then waited for almost 7 minutes for a server to come over and give us water. They never showed up at our table to offer water. We went to the front desk and told the manager that we were leaving and why, and he basically just said 'sorry' but nothing else. This place seems like a tourist trap where they have a great location and don't really care about service. We did not try the food or drinks. I doubt I'll try this place again since there are so many options nearby. read more

I came here for lunch with some friends and we sat outside by the water. They are dog-friendly and did provide a water bowl. The view is really nice. I had the Tuna Tartare ($15) and it was great. I do wish they provided more chips though. The Tequila Old Fashioned ($15) was also pretty good. They used a chile liqueor so it had a slight kick. They also use Luxardo Cherries, which is always a plus!! For happy hour, they have an $8 shot of their tequila for the week. Our server, Jackson, was great. She was really kind and patient while we ordered. Also, 20% gratuity was automatically added to our check (I'm guessing because it was happy hour). read more

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For starters this is a versatile restaurant providing lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The service was really good and almost makes you wonder if it's because of the automated gratuity. Started the day with the Elotes dip which balanced well with the savory and sweetness. It was very much a dip which was good. I wasn't the biggest fan of the tortilla chips for the dip but I get wanting a hearty chip to scoop the Elotes. The birria duck was very good and something different you don't see often in this style cuisine. I absolutely loved the pork carnitas tacos with the pineapple salsa. I could have that solely and be perfectly fine with my order. The last meal item was the cheesesteak empanadas which needed the cheese sauce to complete the achieved flavor pairing. This was my least favorite item; however, it was cooked perfectly and mildly seasoned. The cheese sauce was very powerful in this dish. The drinks were refreshing and flavorful. If you like Mezcal I do recommend trying the Smokey Margaritas. The tequila selection was rather impressive having a mixture of 100 pure agave selections. I upgraded the base tequila with Siete Leguas in both cocktails which landed well for my palate. The ambiance was very modern with an earthy feel. The sunlight works well for photos without the need for filters. Overall, I do see the automated gratuity as potentially discouraging to those wanting a full experience on a budget here. The pricing was more toward the pricey side which was ok for me considering the quality was there. 4.5 of 5 well done read more

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I haven't been back to Barcocina for food in a few years bc of previous experiences, but I decided to give it a try today. We came during the happy hour (3-6) and had the white sangria (very sweet) and house margaritas with a few shots. The menu has a lot of variety so we chose a few items to share... Duck Birria Tacos - 4/5 flavorful meat + the dipping sauce seals the deal Firecracker shrimp - 4/5 this is not mimicking "bang bang" shrimp in any way, but it's tasty (more sweet, than spicy). I personally couldn't eat all 3. Queso Fundido - 5/5 I was pleasantly surprised by the understated kick of spice when you dive in. It has a nice consistency. Calamari- 3/5 I probably wouldn't order this again due to lack of crisp, but the tomato jam was an interesting pairing (I'd prefer it drained). Cheeseburger tacos - 2/5 a little bland..I wasn't a fan of this dish. The queso and some Cholula on top gave it an added taste. Overall, I'll be going back. Griffin gave us excellent service and the menu has some flavorful options. read more

Barcocina - Fried Calamari with a tomato jam - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Mexican-inspired cuisine at Fell's Point [Baltimore MD] We browsed through the menu outside before heading in. They had just opened at 11:00a when we walked in, first customers. Surprised they were even open on MLK Day. The menu was printed on a 2-sided paper and there were a couple of items we wanted to try. We ordered the Breakfast Burrito and their Shrimp & Crab Omelette. Menu said that their menu items were designed to be experienced best by sharing. Our food came at a decent time. The presentation was lovely and we couldn't wait to dig in. Mmm mmm... we both were enjoying, savoring the deliciousness of the food... first the omelette then the breakfast burrito. The fruit that came with the omelette was fresh... loved the pineapple while hubby ate the berries. The restaurant had plenty of table seating both inside and a covered area outdoors overlooking the waterfront. The bar area had a flatscreen. Thank you to our server, Maria, who was awesome and friendly. Note: A 20% gratuity is automatically added to all checks. Food prices were really cheap (compared to California). Overall great experience. Recommended! Review #3666 read more

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After a nice walk around Harbor point, I was in search of brunch. Therefore, I decided to try Barcocina and it was great. I had an Irish coffee, guacamole and the shrimp/crab omelette. The food, ambiance and Service were great. It was excellent weather so I sat outside and enjoyed the view. I look forward to returning! read more

Barcocina - Shrimp and Crab Omelette - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Two stars for the drinks, great service and the view. But the food... no. The freshness and quality was off. The Brussels tasted like they might have been frozen and just weren't seasoned properly. We tried both of the guacs. The more traditional guac was missing avocado, seasoning and possibly even the sweet onion and the cilantro. The other guac uses the traditional guac as the base, so also no bueno. The firecracker shrimp had no fire and was super sweet. The rockfish taco was edible but could have been better seasoned. The drinks had to be remade. Sigh. But the arrive was amazing. Was checked on frequently enough and very pleasant. read more

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This is a posh cool spot. It would be a great place to take your special someone on a romantic night out. It is dimily lit and the food is quite good. If you like tequila, they have a wall of it. I wish I had taken more pictures here, but I was out with family and got caught up in catching up. I had the grilled octopus, it was amazing. No pictures of my food, they all came out blurry. Also ordered a side of Brussels, which was like made for an army. If you order the Brussels, there is enough to share with a table of like 6. Had some great tequila here. Thus is on my list to circle back around to, alas, in Baltimore and even Fells Point where this restaurant is located, there are so many great spots to choose from. read more

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A couple of friends and I decided to stop by and get some brunch here after our morning walk. We were greeted very nicely by the ladies in the front who quickly sat us down at a nice table with a gorgeous view of the harbor. For such a busy afternoon, we were seated so fast as well as our waitress was super attentive to our table. First, we order chips and guacamole which was so good by the way, their chips are phenomenal. I decided I wanted to ordered the chorizo flatbread and let me tell you I would have that chorizo flatbread every day of my life if I could. This was a wonderful experience from start to finish and I will be back to bring other friends here for brunch. read more

Barcocina - Chorizo flatbread - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food was del ious- split the tacos with friends. Took advantage of Bottomless mimosas! View was gorgeous- sat outside on deck facing the water! read more

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We had great late night dinner at Barcocina. After a comedy show and stop at a nearby speakeasy, we needed food-- hopefully, good food. Many places were closed or closing, and Barcocina was still open. They have little v's on their online menu (vegetarian), so they were the winner. Our server was slightly frazzled, but we were in no rush. He was super apologetic, but really, we were in no rush, and the service was perfectly fine. The food... was really good! I got the smoked mushroom tacos, and we tried the warm elotes dip. So yummy! If we're in Fells Point and need sustenance again, I'd go back. The ambiance was nice. Even late at night, the music wasn't so loud that I couldn't hear my husband (hello, elder millennial!). read more

Barcocina - smoked mushroom tacos - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The tacos were excellently cooked, and overall the atmosphere by the harbor was picturesque. Pricing was fair for what they offered, and the staff was welcoming. An amazing, multicultural menu with top restaurant quality. read more

This place has the BEST VIEW of the harbor! They have a lot of choices to share and a 22$ all you can drink mimosa 7 days a week! I love the cheeseburger tacos and the cheesesteak empanadas! I also always get the en fuego margarita! With tajin! The waitress was helpful and thoughtful! I will be back again and again! read more

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Barcocina is a classic spot in Fells. The food is decent but the drinks are even better. The views are unmatched and their outdoor seating is plentiful. This place is always buzzing with people. The bartenders are wonderful and somehow very quick at slinging so many drinks at a busy place. Overall, one of my favorite happy hour spots. read more

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Service at the bar wasn't very fast The passion project martini is SPICYYYYY Good tacos Pretty pricy Good views! Love walking around Fells read more

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Barcocina is a lively restaurant and bar on the water in fells point. The service is quick and friendly and the food is good. If you're looking for traditional Mexican food this is not your spot - but if you're looking for tasty food they've got you covered. Barcocina easily accommodates large groups - I've been numerous times with large parties! This time I went with a group of 12 on St. Patty's day weekend. I had a paloma and a St. Patty's Day special green margarita. I shared the queso fundido, cheeseburger tacos and pork carnitas tacos with my boyfriend. All our friends enjoyed their food. read more

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One of my favorite places to brunch. The have bottomless mimosas for $22 per person. The food is always on point along with the service. Never had a bad experience dining here. It better in the spring when you can sit out and enjoy the views of the water. read more

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Came for Brunch during Restaurant week. I've always heard great things about Barcocina's brunch so I was excited to finally try it. Barcocina is situated along the harbor and has beautiful views. I'm pretty sure it is a place to be when the weather is warmer and the outdoor seating is open. Our server was very nice and made great suggestions. I got a blackberry mule and my friend ordered a barrel aged tequila old fashioned. We both enjoyed our drinks. I decided on getting the Barcocina guacamole, the breakfast enchiladas and the Nutella empanadas. The guacamole was good but very different. It was drizzled with balsamic vinegar which through me off because when eating guacamole, I'm used to the lime. The balsamic worked well but again, it took a couple of bites for me to start to appreciate the taste. My friend ordered the warm elotes dip. It was ok but needed more chili and lime to make the flavor pop more. We both ordered the breakfast enchiladas, which were good but again was missing something for me flavor wise and it was not very warm almost like it had been sitting before it came out to the table. We were too full to eat dessert so we took it to go. I really loved the Nutella empanadas. I'm glad I finally tried the brunch but I think if I were to come back, I would try dinner because brunch was just ok to me. I definitely want to try other cocktails as well. read more

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First time visit with friends. Right on the waterfront. We sat outside (humid and warm) cool view - Fells Point waterfront has a very trendy vibe. Had Tuna tacos from the brunch menu - generous slices of spicy tuna - exceptional! Had guac and fries which also were delicious. Prices were great for the quality of the food. Our waiter was Matt - 5 stars for him alone. Friendly and not in a rush, highly attentive, loves his role. We will definitely add it to our 'return visit list' read more

Eve was amazing!!! The drinks were top tier and we can't wait to go back! She had great conversation and was attentive, but not too attentive! She is the definitely a reason to go to Barcocina...and the food a drinks are a reason to stay! read more

One of the best octopus fish ever. Service was amazing and super accommodating. We were in a rush to another destination and the waitress was on point and got to expedite our order. Now that's what I called top notch service. Love the open door feel especially by the port and the sea breeze really cool us down during the summer heat wave. I didn't take a photo of the tuna tostada since it was two large fried chips and tuna sprinkled over and it was super salty. I won't order that again. Other than that, bars specials are there and great happy hour values. Come back again whenever I visit Fells Point read more

Barcocina - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Barcocina has such great waterfront views. It's very spacious with lots of seating indoors and outdoors. I've been here a lot in the past for dining and to enjoy the night scene as well, which have all been fun. I came back here recently with a coworker for lunch. I got the Firecracker Shrimp tacos and Yucca Frites and he got the Smoked Mushroom, Brussels Sprouts, and two fried eggs. We both found the Brussels sprouts too sweet but otherwise, everything else was quite good. Service was friendly and quick. We both enjoyed dining here and plan to be back. read more

Barcocina - Firecracker Shrimp tacos, Brussels Sprouts, & Yucca Frites - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Always a solid choice for us when we visit Fells Point. For this stop we sat at the bar on a Sunday. Watched some football, had a few beers, sangrias & some food. Bartender was pleasant & efficient. Restaurant was not busy but the bar was hopping. They have a mix of high tops, low tops, indoor & outdoor seating plus a nice size bar. Love their cauliflower tacos!! read more

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Bigger back says she likes the view and atmosphere! She says the food was really good, the octopus was very bouncy she claims. Big back thinks the octopus was delicious and the atmosphere was incredible! The worker was also very energetic and helpful! Definitely made the time all more enjoyable! read more

This restaurant has great food! I went here with my best friend around the summer the time it has been a great experience. Will definitely go back for a solo date. read more

This was my first time eating here and overall the food plus atmosphere was nice. I met my corworkers there for a 'staff meeting' lol. The weather was beautiful so we sat in the closed in patio, directly across from the water, which added an extra touch of delight. Before we ordered we got chips (which I wish came without salt) guacamole and queso. I'm not a fan of quac, but the quest was fire! Seeing that it was my first time, I didn't know what to order, so I went with their chicken tacos (safe choice). They offered 2 types buffalo and Peruvian. Matt, our sever who was new, advised the Peruvian ( he vouched for it, lol). They were honestly good, it was HEAVY Peruvian, but it was just enough seasoning. The chicken was real pull chicken served on a corn tortilla. I'll definitely be back, when I have the taste for tacos, drinks, and sightseeing. I just wished they validate parking read more

Honestly this was not my first choice to get food but I'm glad I did. First of all the service was really good. Had a seat right by the water which was cool because I had family from out of town and it gave them the opportunity to take pictures. I had the ancho quesadillas which were flavorful. I know it's hard to mess up quesadillas but some places do. The fries were good, the yuca was good, the chips, and the guacamole was good as well. read more

Barcocina - Ancho Shrimp Quesadillas - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great option to get some solid food and drinks by the harbor. Especially recommend coming during happy hour when the wines are $5 and the draft beer is $4. The fish tacos are great, mildly spicy and pretty flavorful. The ancho fries also have a great mild kick to them. Overall a great spot for a casual meal that you can rely on! read more

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They're happy hour, but most importantly the bottomless mimosa during brunch is a steal! The food is good, but the ambiance by the water makes it even better! read more

Food is surprisingly good for a tourist trap. The waitress was friendly but tied to pick up the plates many times even though there was still food on the plate. When she gave me the bill and I didn't pay right away, she makes a face. She didn't even say thank you after I paid. A 20% tip added on the bill is a joke. Hispanic workers are useless dues to the language challenge. read more

Amazing work happy hour. Spicy margarita hit always! Shrimp tacos were my personal favorites. Amazing service read more

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