Hester A.

The tacos were an absolute surprise and absolutely perfect. The house margarita was amazing. The street corn was perfect and will keep you going back for more. While not a typical "family" restaurant, the staff were very sweet to my grandkids who absolutely loved the cornbread. There is seating outside which is lovely in the good weather where you can enjoy people watching while you eat, but if it's Ambiance you want then insides for you.

David R.

Walking along the sidewalk their laser cut steel sign is easily missed, the narrow front facing the sidewalk hides a small restaurant with a long solid wood bar counter with more stools than you might expect for such a small place. They have a full bar and a selection of beers, including a Mango Habanero the server suggested. A fruity palette with a biting swallow, not my thing but another local brew (Pacifico) did the trick. We started with salsa and chips, what a surprise: freshly made salsa and a huge tray of chips, delicious. We followed up with lobster taco's that were as good as "anything lobster" we have had in Maine! Service was happy, attentive, quick and appreciated. Restrooms clean, what more do you want, other than giving place a try! (NOTE: They have some negative reviews none of which was reflected when we visited today)

Lisa F.

We were visiting Cedar Point as a group of 11 and looking for a place to eat. This was our 2nd choice since the other place didn't have enough seating. Barra was able to seat us quickly. The service we received was very good. Our waitress was attentive and offered suggestions. The drinks were good, even the house margarita, which is usually my most places below average. I had their infused margarita and definitely recommend. We ordered the appetizers with chips, salsa, queso, and guacamole for the table. The queso was good, the guacamole lacked taste, and we had to add salt and squeeze our own lime from our drink to give it flavor. The salsa was bland, and we added the garlic hotsauce on the table to make it decent. I had 3 tacos and street corn. The corn was average, my tacos were actually pretty good, the Barra dust on the cauliflower was tasty... maybe they need to add it to the other food. My table mate had a bowl with grilled chicken and, again, no flavor or seasoning.... this was the agreement of two with the chicken. I'm scoring a 2.8 for service, drinks, and my tacos. If they work on seasoning their food, it would be a really good place to visit.

erhan y.

I went to Barra during a trip to Sandusky, OH. Location: great! Very close to 'boardwalk'. There is ample street parking. Decor: very creative. Made the most of a narrow location with several tables along the wall that has a color palette that pulls you in. Service: very good and efficient. Just the right amount of attentive. Food: last but not least food is very good. The steak in my burrito bowl was amazing? Only reason for not giving them a five is the flavor nuances in my rice and side dishes- lack of them to be more precise. They need to spice things up a little. Overall: highly recommend if you ever visit Sandusky, OH! While you are there don't bother looking for where the Tommy Boy was filmed. Apparently not here.

Angela G.

I get that Sandusky is trying to make a come back with trendy spots, but we gotta keep it real. The food was some of the most inauthentic Mexican I've ever tasted. The margarita was weak. Tasted more like her name was Margaret. Lobster tacos were terrible - like a bland lobster salad. Again, an Aunt Margaret favorite. Even salsa was bland, chips too oily. Seating was uncomfortable and awkward on the patio. There was a door right by (like 1 foot) from our table, where either employees or tenants from the building exited. My bf kept having to scoot up and be aware. I wish them well. The staff appeared to be a young bunch of go-getters. Know better, do better = go-getter.

Michelle Y.

Found this place on Yelp while visiting Sandusky, OH. It's unassuming from the outside. The inside looks pretty cool with rusty iron walls, high ceilings and a bar. It's a narrow and long space. The menu is very creative and has a lot of options. If I had more time, I would have loved to try more. I got the street corn side and it was delicious. Our waitress asked if I wanted it off the cob. I didn't even know that was an option but it's so much better than eating it on the cob and getting it all over your face! I also got the carnitas taco and the surf & turf taco. The carnitas taco was delish. The carnitas were very tender and flavorful. The feta cheese threw me off. There was a lot of it on the taco and I wish it was queso blanco or queso fresco. The surf and turf taco was awesome. The steak was very tender and well seasoned and I lived the chimichurri that came with it. The service was quick and polite. You should check it out.

This food in this place is not real Mexican. It's like pseudo Mexican cuisine. The use the word "shell" to describe a tortilla. That should have been my first clue and walked away. They use flour "shells" which everyone knows it's not what you should use in a taco but alternative was hard shells??? Like Taco Bell tacos. They literally have a ground beef hard shell taco with cheese and salsa. At $7 per single taco , just go to Taco Bell and get them for a fraction of the price. 2/10

Kitty K.

We came to Barra while visiting Sandusky and were happy with the experience. It is located downtown Sandusky near the water, the ambiance was delightful! The margaritas were flavorful and was just what we needed when we sat down. We began with the salsa combo, added some guacamole & corn salsa. Delicious. We ordered tacos for our entree. The carnitas were so tender and smoky. The chicken taco was super tender & flavorful. The lobster taco was very flavorful, lots of meat. Well worth the price! I thought the bacon overpowered the flavor of the lobster, I will omit that item the next time I come visit Barra. The cauliflower taco is one of the best around. It is sautéed to perfection served on a bed of slaw. The elote off the cob was so delicious!! I wanted to order a second side! The jalapeño cornbread muffins come with honey cinnamon and butter is the best thing ever. Check Barra out when you come to Sandusky. It's way better than the chain restaurants on 250! You will be a happy returning guest.

Alexis B.

The staff is so friendly, but the food is so yuck :( My chips were rock solid and they were all stuck together in massive chunks. Every taco I had was just disgusting and that's saying a lot because I will eat pretty much anything. Lobster was gross and all I could taste was the bacon and Mayo. Has potential and it's in a boppin spot but everything tasted store bought... I hate leaving a bad review because our server was so sweet. I will add the cauliflower was bomb, but it should be served as a side and not on a taco.

Steve A.

Barra is a good place for Mexican drinks and food. Its main specialty is tacos. There's a whole lot of fillings and toppings. Even though it's not, it tastes authentic. Put that good hot sauce on them. I require a drink with Mexican food. It has several good ones here. You can't go wrong with a margarita. It's about $7 for a large glass. The tacos are the star. It's about $4 for most, and it's $5 for the premium. These are a pretty good size. I like the black bean tacos with the cilantro rice. This comes with cheese but you can substitute many toppings. It also has other food. The most popular among these other options seems to be the burgers, which often have Mexican toppings like guacamole and peppers. It has several good seating choices. Outside there's a small patio. The bar inside has a few big TVs and there's also some tables.