One of our favorite places to go when we visit Boulder, Colorado.. great staff , great food, drinks and great atmosphere... we ended up going 4 nights in a row, managaer Andy gave us some merchandise for being great customers read more

I regularly go to BarTaco. I've left 4 star reviews. Food and service are typically outstanding. Last night we had the worst service ever. The bar tender (the guy bar tender) had no problem giving prompt service to the group of blonde sorority girls who came and sat beside us. Meanwhile my daughter and I kept having to wave him down and kept sitting there with no one servicing us. Every time we wanted something I basically had to call out to his back. But the girls next to us waited on nothing. The other bartender was very busy making drinks and prep for the rest of the restaurant. Understandable. The bar area was not even half full. So I left a comment on the check. Had they been busy, I would have understood. But this restaurant is custom to long waits at times so last night was not apparently busy. I got blasted and attacked by someone whom I assume works there on social media for my comment despite the bad service. Long lengthy attack called all kinds of names and wished a bad life. So I can get crappy service and am required to say nothing. But can get attacked by a restaurant worker online because well, I'm perimenopausal and self-righteous in their eyes. Thanks bar taco. Will I stay a regular? Or will your employees stay on my attack? Never mind the info on my cc receipts is supposed to be held private by the restaurant. read more

Bartaco Boulder - Attacked from an employee. - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I enjoyed the roasted duck, pork belly, and baja fish tacos here. Both were well spiced and crispy. I also tried the chicken verde, ahi tuna tatako, and seared chorizo tacos. All were pretty tasty but the pork belly and the fish were the standouts. I appreciate that the menu points out that these tacos are small (about 3 bites) which is great if you want to try a variety. But I do think for the price, the tacos were just a little too small. There also might've been some miscommunication between my party and the restaurant as we were told we could occupy the whole front patio space when the reservation was made. However on the day of, as my team arrived, we were told we can only stay where our tables were officially reserved and not block other customer tables. Totally valid and understandable, we did have about 11 people gathered around, but we would've never intentionally crowded around those tables if we had known so it was a bit of a mood killer. Overall, a solid spot for decent tacos if you're okay with splurging a bit. read more

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Came by for dinner on a Thursday night and it was pretty crowded. That being said, the host was so great and was able to get us a table after a short wait! We used their online qr code ordering system which was extremely easy and made ordering as a group (and paying separately) extremely convenient. I ordered a small guacamole and chips and a margarita to start. The guac was flavorful and had the perfect amount of kick to it without being overwhelming and the margarita was very balanced and not overly sweet which I definitely prefer! For my tacos I ordered the carne asada, carnitas, and pork belly. They were all delicious but the pork belly was definitely a standout with a wonderfully glazed pork belly that was tender but crispy at the same time and the addition of some pickled red onions for an extra flavor and textural element. If ordering tacos, they recommend anywhere from 3-5 on average as they are on the smaller side around 3-4 bites each. Overall, this was a great experience and I would definitely come back for more of those pork belly tacos! read more

Bartaco Boulder - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Being treated to Mother's Day lunch was special after a hike in the Flat Irons. We were lucky to find seating on such a beautiful and busy day, and outside on the patio! Service was excellent and we had a cute lil guy seated next to us named Herbert. He was the bestest boy. The chips and guac hit the spot, along with tacos of all sorts plus plantains (my fave!). A really nice vibe here with spacious indoor and patio seating, great service and DELICIOUS food! read more

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Wow, that was unbelievable and not in a good way. I have been a regular since they opened in the fall of 2017. According to my Yelp records, I have eaten at Bartaco 64 times. It's been a family favorite. Tonight most of the food had changed dramatically from the last time we were there, sometime last summer. The only thing recognizable was the guac and my ginger grapefruit agua fresca. Even the"chips" for the guac was unrecognizable. They have always been full round corn tortillas baked firm so you could snap a section off to use as a chip. It was their hallmark, tasty , crisp and the perfect lift for the guac. What we got tonight appeared to be a similar size and shape tortilla that looked fried with puffy fragile bubbles all over, delicate like a cookie. Crumbled as it hit the guac and hard to gather any on it. Our fingers ended up rescuing the corn crumb chunks from the guac. Moving on in disaster mode, our tamales arrived. They were new to the menu since we were last in. Yes, there was a corn husk involved but rather than steamed and soft they appeared fried and crispy. The tamale was open on the top and smothered in spicy but apparently raw jalapeño sauce. We tried to unwrap them to find the masa and pork. My husband found a fair amount of masa but I, the masa lover, had to scrape the inside of the husk. And when looking for it found 2 pieces of apparently grilled pork, that had been cut as for salad topping and tossed into the tamale cavity after the cooking process. My husband found none in his. I found one big chunk and one tiny. That is not a tamale. When I mentioned to a server I got a silent nod of agreement. I have made real tamales myself over the years having been taught by an AZ native of a Hispanic neighborhood . Yes, Bartaco has made some reinventions of the traditional food but this was tragic. The final insult was their key lime pie in a jar. A favorite in the past. Tonight's version was very sad. The graham cracker crumbs were not pressed into the bottom as a crust. They were deposited loose by the spoonful throughout the jar. The key lime custard itself tasted normal but there was hardly any at all, about a 1" layer. Formerly half the jar, so 2" at least. And then a shallow layer of whipped cream with scattered lime skin grating, regular taste but less. The jars seem smaller too. I had an email from them 2 days ago, announcing the key lime as the giveaway product until Jan 24, two days from now. We were told it was not free tonight, it was last night only. A plain cheese quesadilla was free tonight and of not interest to us. There were some highlights to mention. We both agreed the duck birria was tasty and a good size serving. They have finally expanded their beer offerings to include local craft beers including some from Avery. There were years that Modela stood alone. The wines and cocktails lists were similarly expanded. The servers were fine and sympathetic to our plight and we did not leave hungry but did leave sadly disappointed for the first time ever and maybe the last. Bartaco, remember how you made your success. Sometimes invention is the beginning of destruction. read more

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Hands down the best tacos and drinks around. We enjoyed the watermelon mint margarita and a regular margarita as well as a grapefruit margarita. Freshly squeezed juice. Purely amazing. We then settled on 4 different types of tacos - all of which were delicious. More specifically the pork belly taco was the best pork belly I've ever had. You cannot go wrong here. read more

Bartaco Boulder - Regular margaritas and grapefruit margarita - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Fun place with indoor and outdoor seating. Custom cocktails! On the upscale side with a menu good for sharing dishes. read more

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Having been to several Bartaco locations in Miami, it was a pleasant surprise to see this location in Boulder. Our party of five was seated on the patio area, which provided an opportunity to enjoy the people watching and sunny weather. The margaritas were fresh and flavorful, and the cold beer selections were plentiful on a warm day. The tri-dips and chips offer a nice variety of flavors, and the street corn is always my favorite along with the fresh guacamole. Plenty of taco options, but my favorites are the pork belly and fish tacos. Overall, the experience at Bartaco in Boulder was wonderful. The food was delicious, the drinks were refreshing, and the patio setting was perfect. I definitely recommend Bartaco and if you are in the area, make your way there. Enjoy! read more

Bartaco Boulder - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Really great Americanized Mexican food. We came in on a cold winter day. Was pleasantly surprised they served coffee in a French press? Apps were delicious - chips and guac and pozole were good, but the highlight was the plantains. Tacos were tiny, but the pork belly stood out. The duck was relatively bland. The Brussel sprout tacos did move my internal needle. Creative tacos FTW. read more

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I am impressed with their dedication to excellence. I had a little extra time before I had to fly out of town so I decided to stop and give Bartaco a try. The restaurant had a cool vibe and a very clean feel. I had a minor issue during my meal with the food and was more than impressed with the way they took care of it. I will definitely be going back to Bartaco when I have time to try a few of the cocktails and have someone else driving. read more

Bartaco Boulder - guacamole + chips (not spicy) and Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I was between 3 and 4 stars so call this 3.5. Food was a 3 but service was a 5. Totally fast and efficient. We loved the pork belly taco the best and we crushed two large guacamoles. Ahi taco was a drippy mess on a bib lettuce leaf and the steak and shrimp were dry and hard to chew. Not much food for the price so be prepared to spend a bunch and still be hungry. We got Ropasado margarita which were good but half the size they should be. Clean and open dining room so great for groups. read more

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A serving app dish was literally touching my taco. The drink I ordered did not list tahin on the rim but had it. when offered to remake the server just poured the drink into another glass at the table. And no voided anything. Not great for first and only time I'll probably come. read more

The food was just ok. The pork belly was super spicy and no indication that it was when all the other food had marked by it to let you know what to expect. The guacamole was also spicy and again no indication that it was. Being from Cali and going to many Mexican restaurant we don't make it spicy, just not a common thing to do! We and the table next to ours did not get food we ordered. Luckily it was taken off the bill. Hopefully, they were just short staffed and will fix that issue. read more

Bartaco Boulder - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The duck birria with broth was too salty and honestly couldn't taste the duck at all. The fish taco is pretty small but had good crunch. I really enjoyed the sesame ribeye taco with the kimchi on top, it was a perfect blend of flavors and they gave a generous amount of filling on the taco. The limes are super tiny and the order placement system they have (ordering through your phone) is so glitchy and annoying. The servers are good at stopping by your table often so I don't think the ordering via QR code individually/by group is necessary. read more

Bartaco Boulder - fish taco and sesame ribeye taco - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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This place has a great location and plenty of seatings. It has a great ambiance and you can order through your phone as well as pay through your phone. While the place is convenient, I wouldn't recommend this place if you're a die hard foodie. If you just want to hang and have drinks this place is great for that, however the food is rather a disappointment. The tacos are way overpriced for what they give you, there's barely any meat/filling in these tacos and I always leave hungry. Good tacos are hard to find in Boulder but there are better tacos than this place. read more

This is a modern Mexican restaurant, but feels geared towards the college crowd. We didn't love the phone mobile ordering, though I see how it can be useful for large groups. I would have much rather been offered the options to order with the waitress or use our phones. I prefer paper menus rather than having to navigate through an unfamiliar website/app. Our waitress really only came only after we placed an order on our phone. Chips were served as large tortilla rounds (odd), the salsa could have had more flavor. This wasn't our vibe, but can see how it may be appealing for a younger crowd/large group. read more

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Best roast chicken dish I've had in years. Fun place. Great drinks. Variety of options. Great service. Inexpensive. Good guacamole and fresh salsa. Winner. read more

1st time here and definitely like the concept of ordering food with your phone. It was easy to set up using your phone. Once you are done, it was a breeze ordering from the table. Our first order came out very quickly. Super fast! Perfect place to hang out with friends, split the cost, order small portioned food as many times without having to flag down the servers. Repeat! read more

Bartaco Boulder - Fish taco with a bit of hot sauce - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Have enjoyed most of what I've ordered at Bartaco, and the staff is friendly. Margaritas are Meh.

Came for dinner. Place was busy which is always a good sign. Had to wait 30-40 minutes for a table, but that was no big deal. There were 4 of us in our party. There was a single menu on the table. Apparently, if you move the silverware container, there is a QR code on the table. Ok The app was not quick and easy to use. The person paying the bill had to provide a phone number, enter a security code and credit card before displaying a menu. Not happy about that because I am already receiving text from them to rate the restaurant. No. I use Yelp! We finally got our order in. We ordered the larger size tri dip and chips, They gave us 5 4-5 inch round chips. With 4 of us at the table, that didn't work. They provided no napkins, and no plates. When they brought the drinks, my Diet Coke came in a can. No glass, no straw. We asked for more chips and a straw for my can of Coke The children's meals came out fast. But the taco was very small. Much smaller than anticipated. The adult meals took a long time. I personally do not like children's meals to arrive 15 minutes before the adults. We finally were served our tacos, but all came on a single tray. Tacos are messy, we can't all eat off the same tray. So we had to wait for our server to bring more trays. The food was good, but very tiny portions. See pics for example. Would try another place next time. Just was not impressed. read more

Bartaco Boulder - See how small the regular taco is!? - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Ashley was such a great server! very attentive, sweet, and helped us with places to go around the area. i would definitely recommend this place and ask for ashley as your server! read more

Bartaco Boulder - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I had 5 tacos. Two ahí tuna, one ribeye, one carnitas, and a crispy shrimp. The ahí tuna was cooked great. The crispy shrimp was a dark horse favorite that I will definitely order a lot more of next time. The roja salsa that is on the table is a great addition for any of the taco options and a great recipe. Shout out to the server Richard. He's a great conversationalist and very professional. read more

Love it here!! The tacos are excellent and the service is wonderful too. Savannah was especially kind as our server out on the beautiful patio! read more

Bartaco Boulder - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Stopped by before heading out of Denver! The tacos were great and the cocktails were delicious. Our waitress was amazing! read more

Bartaco Boulder - Old Fashioned - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Love Bartaco! This was the best place I visited in Boulder. After a disappointing walk down Pearl Street being accosted by homeless people and witnessing a dude speaking to himself as he shook uncontrollably, I ended up here. This saved the trip. Don't let the randos frighten you away. This place is awesome. First, I have to give a shout out to the staff. From the hostess to the server to the manager. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and great representatives of this restaurant Ordering is done via scanning a QR code at the table. This is incredibly easy and something I wish more restaurants would go to. You can close your tab or keep it open once you make your first order. I strongly recommend keeping it open as you will want more after your first bite. Easy ordering and paying the tab is great but not at the expense of poor food. Well, the food here is even better than the ordering experience. Extra points for being able to make everything a lettuce wrap if you are trying to cut carbs. It justifies the street corn carbs that you absolutely, without a doubt, must order. Get out of your comfort zone when you order. You will not be disappointed. Duck tacos? Never had it but damn it was good. Pork tacos? Yes, please. There was nothing that was not absolutely amazing. Pro tip: Buy some rocks glasses with their logo. They are cheap, cute, and perfect for a bourbon back home. read more

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Very nice outdoor space. We ordered a variety of tacos and everything was delicious. Portions were small but being able to get a range of flavors that included tasty vegetarian options was a real treat. Friendly service to boot. read more

Service - arrived at 5:20 and was told there was a 30 minute wait. Plenty of tables open. A two seater and a four seater that arrived after me without reservations were seated before a table of three. Don't go to this restaurant. The host had an attitude from the second we walked in and said we didn't want to sit outside because of possible storms. read more

Had a really great experience at Bartaco. The vibe was relaxed but lively, and the food was fresh and full of flavor... everything we ordered hit the mark. Our server, Neo, really made the night. He was super attentive, friendly, and gave great recommendations without being pushy. You can tell he genuinely cares about the experience. Definitely coming back. read more

Had such a great experience! Abby was so attentive and helpful with the menu, would highly recommend.

Sad, sad tacos. they were at least edible. but the flavors sucked. Not at all quality tacos. Giving them a 4 out of 10. I would save my money if it doesn't even smell appetizing upon entering read more

I've eaten here several times and have always been delighted. It's my first choice of location to take visiting friends.

Really great tacos!! And great service. They are usually very consistent and good vibes. read more

Bartaco Boulder - Pork belly taco and baja taco - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This is a fun and lively taco bar located in Downtown Boulder. It's definitely a fun spot especially with the vibes. They offer a huge variety of tacos from vegetarian options to seafood and proteins. I like that they have different sauces at the table with different spice levels. You also order via QR code here which is very efficient. We got the chips and guac and a large variety of tacos. The chips and guac were tasty as all the ingredients were fresh. The chips came out in tortilla rounds. I would say all their tacos are pretty good, some have more of a spicier kick than others. I remember their shrimp being really spicy like my mouth was burning for a good ten minutes after, LOL. I also enjoyed the pork belly. The service here was good, and the servers were friendly. They checked up on us often and always had a huge smile on their faces. I would definitely come back here especially for Happy Hour. Not sure if they have a happy hour menu, but it would be a fun place to come for a happy hour LOL read more

Food was ordered using a QR code. One of the managers named Yanni seated us on the huge shaded patio which was full at lunchtime. Other than that we had little staff interaction aside from an explanation of the menu. We ordered guac and red salsa and a stack of crispy tortillas that came out right away. The rojo salsa was spicy and sour, but I didn't love the flavor or texture, however the guacamole was fresh and delicious and the tostadas were crispy and a fun novelty. My husband loved his fresh made margarita. A rice bowl with Korean ribeye was good, but 90% rice, a little disappointing. We also had pork belly, duck, verde chicken, shrimp and ribeye tacos, lots of Asian and Mexican flavors, all tasty, but heavy on the acid and garlic. We enjoyed a pleasant lunch on Pearl Street in Boulder with our "CU Buff" daughter and her boyfriend. The atmosphere is beautiful inside and out and the food tastes fresh. read more

Bartaco Boulder - Guac and salsa rojo - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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The staff was great. The food was good. The logistics of bringing out the food is where things got weird. We had a group of 7 and everyone ordered the lunch trays, which was 3 tacos and a salad or soup served on a tray. They started bringing out the first ones with a salad and two tacos on a tray then the third taco on a tray of its own. The table was not big enough for that. Then they start bringing out random salads and tacos one at a time and everyone gets confused. It was chaos. If everyone had just got a single tray with all their items it would have been much better. The app was a nice to have so everyone could order separately. Bartaco corporate should make the app have a better user experience but that isn't Boulder's fault. read more

The mahi tuna bowl was delicious but everything else missed the mark. The tacos were cold, the pineapple and corn in the kids meal had rotten spots. Overall the food was a 3/5 but the service brought the rating down one more star. There were about 10 servers standing around while we waited for anyone to come to our table. They use a QR code so a server isn't really needed only to tell you that you order that way. read more

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This place was amazing. I had a taco craving that was sadly unfulfilled in Denver and our Uber driver recommended this joint. It did not disappoint! Our favorite tacos were the chorizo and pork belly - with a little bit of the house salsa it was unbelievably tasty. The ambiance was also beautiful and cool. Service was 10/10 Food was 10/10. I will 100% be back here! (OH and the spicy marg was the best I've had) read more

Bartaco Boulder - Baja fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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First, if you're going to complain about this not being authentic Mexican tacos, just stop it. Look at the place. This is not high-end, but it is most definitely hipster-end. Not a little family run taqueria. Then look at the menu, which you will scan into your phone. It doesn't take a cultural anthropologist to figure out that no one's abuela is back in the kitchen, fixing glazed pork belly, falafel, and duck tacos. They have a great tuna rice bowl that makes a fairly healthy lunch feel decadent. Super fresh tuna. The tacos are also very good. Get a bunch to share. Shrimp was very spicy but tasty. Roast duck was rich with a tamarind glaze, and the pork belly was the crowd favorite. Our crowd included a couple of sixty-somethings who were perfectly comfortable. So it's not *that* hipster. Introverts will appreciate the online ordering set-up. So will groups that decide to add on more drinks and tacos as the meal progresses. You just add items to your cart and check out when you're finished. We were there for a weekday lunch. They were fairly busy but not slammed. The manager was our server and was very attentive to whether everyone was comfortable with the ordering process. Pretty much the only times I eat at chain restaurants is when I don't know they're a chain until after the meal. This was one of those times. It is a small chain and definitely a better chain than most. read more

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Solid spot to grab tacos in downtown Boulder. Had to wait a little while to be seated, but it was a Friday night and the restaurant is situated on the main drag, so it was to be expected. Ordered the large trio (guac, red and green salsa, large round chips) to share. Guac was good and zesty, red and green salsa were spicy but in different ways (red was thicker, green was lighter), and the round chips were fun to break apart. Ordered four tacos: the Baja fish, glazed pork belly, roasted duck, and slow roasted pork. I'd recommend ordering at least three tacos, because there are on the smaller size. You could easily put one down in two bites. I liked the sweet glaze and crispiness of the pork belly, the light fry of the Baja fish, and the juiciness of the slow roasted pork. I forgot what the roasted duck tasted like. If you're looking for a hip spot to grab some tacos in Boulder, bartaco is worth checking out. read more

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