We really liked Bartaco when we visited in June. Great cocktails, fresh food, plenty of staff. Today, the food arrived like warm. The plantains were piping hot but all the taco filings were mildly warm. The convenience of ordering on the fone is nice. The decor is natural and fun. read more

Tacos were straight up bad. The restaurant is literally named Bartaco? Bar is right... It's like they drop all their ingredients on a bar floor. Quesadilla was so bad, the chicken tasted like it was bagged and frozen and do not get me started on the cheese. Service wasn't bad, there just wasn't any read more

I wouldn't consider it authentic Mexican but it's defiantly good food and great service if you looking for a casual sit down spot with friends this is the place to go. read more

Walking into the place it was very nice and the way they had everything set up was perfect. The waiter sat us down and immediately he felt like he hated his job and was constantly checking his Apple Watch. The menu looked good bc it was tacos but def not worth the price. I like the concept of the street tacos but eating 7+ tacos and now getting full at all isn't worth the price. The sides they had were blan and didn't have that much flavor. The only tacos that I would at least consider "amazing" is the pork belly tacos. Every other tacos were dry and it wasn't fresh. The fish was dry, cold, and hard when it came out which was a disappointment. It was an okay experience for a "street tacos" but not worth the price. Think about the small portions and basic sides when you come here and drinks were about $13-$15. read more

4-5 stars for the food, 1 star for the automated ordering system. I've been there twice. Excellent food both times. The automated serving system was terrible both times. The first time we finally requested paper menus and told the waiter our order. The second time the waiter assured us the bugs had been worked out of the online ordering system. Total BS. Still confusing and time-consuming for the customer. And you have to pick your tip amount in advance. That was surprisingly easy, actually, as the waiter got dinged for recommending the online system instead of bringing us paper menus straight away. Will not be back here anymore, entirely due to the ordering system. read more

Bartaco has a great location and great food. The parking can be a huge pain in the afternoons, but that's true for lots of Pearl. The service was very slow on the day we went after waiting for a table for about 30 min. So as long as you know you'll be spending a while there, it shouldn't be too much of an issue. Try the corn! It's delicious. read more

Visiting out favorite Taylor - student st Boulder - has a great lunch! Tasty from spicy sauces to fresh guacamole and killer fish tacos!! Hip decor , good service, handy location on Pearl at. Would definitely return for more!! Sad that I was too full, couldn't order the churros:( Next time!!! read more

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I wish I could give Bartaco ten stars. I honestly feel like their opening revitalized the Pearl Street restaurant scene, and several years later, it's one of the few restaurants I still get genuinely excited about. Everything on the menu is delicious, and virtually everything is gluten-free. There's just enough variation in the flavors and sauces to assure you that everything is made fresh in-house, not unloaded out of a giant bag from the back of a restaurant supply truck. Their take out has been a treat during the pandemic (and thank you, thank you, thank you for offering the large-format bottled cocktails). Absolutely the best plantains and house margaritas in Boulder. Service is always attentive and pleasant. I do miss the original owner/manager because he used to give us free stuff for being regulars, but that's just me being selfish. That's the closest I'll get to saying anything negative about Bartaco. read more

Lukas served me at bar taco today. he was nothing short of amazing, so charismatic, and made phenomenal drinks. he waited on us the perfect amount, so kind yet didn't bother my party and I to much. I cannot wait to come back and only hope he is there!!!! read more

Lukas the bartender is amazing. He is so friendly and makes wonderful drinks! Love the atmosphere and he made our experience a 10/10!

Visited Bartaco on a Thursday around 2pm, most of the seats outside were taken given the weather was warm. We opted to escape the heat and they sat us right away inside. The menu is great had plenty of healthy options. I went with Baja fish, tuna tatako, rock shrimp and the roasted duck tacos. I also opted for the lettuce wraps rather than the tortilla. My favorite out of the four was the rock shrimp mainly due to the sauce that came with it. The duck would be my second favorite. The Baja and the tuna were just ok. I would recommend ordering a bit of carb on the side such as black beans or brown rice to feel a bit full given the tacos are a bit on the smaller side. A nice place to grab a quick lunch and many choices to satisfy everyone of you are a big group. Here are my ratings: Rock shrimp taco: 8/10 Roasted duck: 7.5/10 Baja fish: 7/10 Tuna taco: 7/10 read more

Bartaco Boulder - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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This place is amazing!! The food is amazing!!! The tacos are great of course (it's in the name) but also everything else on the menu is really spectacular. The street corn is delicious, the salsas have such amazing flavors and the desserts are phenomenal! I love that you can order on your phone so that you don't have to be flagging down a waiter all the time and the food comes pretty quickly after ordering it!! And the lighting was great! It's such a treat to have bright but subtle lighting in a restaurant these days. read more

I walked in late at around 11:15 pm on a Monday. This seemed like the best option in the area at the time. I was not disappointed. I ordered 3 tacos- Seared Swordfish- lightly seared fish went really well with the greens on top. Crispy rock shrimp- the quantity of shrimp was less but the taco tasted brilliant with its white sauce (tar tar?) Baja fish- hard to go wrong with this one, well made taco overall. The dessert was a key lime pie in a jar- was alright. Too much cream. Overall would recommend read more

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Yum yum! Had the ShrimpTaco and Fish Taco. Both had a wonderful crisp and packed with flavor. Delicious. Husband had the Duck Taco.He loved it too. Manager served us and was as pleasant and informative as one could be. Quick service. Bar looked great brining a warm and eclectic atmosphere to the restaurant. I'll be back to try some different things! read more

Ask for Kate. That's it, that's my review. First time here, food is terrific, service is great. Cool atmosphere. The only negative is that they didn't have a tv to watch March Madness. read more

I ordered a fish, shrimp and chicken taco. Chicken was the BEST one. The fish was okay and the shrimp was way too spicy for me. The tacos are SMALL. So eating 3 won't cut it. The tacos are $2-3 each. Probably won't come here again because of the portion size. There are plenty of other taco places where you get more for what you pay. We also ordered the corn which had this type of cheese on it that reminded me of throw up. Needless to say I didn't eat the corn. The pomegranate lemonade drink I ordered was nice at first but became super sour later. Also, wish they had a choice for hard shell tacos read more

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They forgot my food. Like literally everyone finished and my SALAD still had not arrived. Our out of town (from CA) guest and my son got food poisoning that evening. They gave us these wooden 4 or 5 chips to redeem on the next visit for free tacos. But I wasn't even mad when my Bernese immediately ate them when he saw them on the coffee table. Would not have used them anyway. Bummer. read more

We stopped in because we were starving and the food looked quick and tasty. While their online ordering was a little funky and the lack of a proper waitress isn't exactly my thing, the food and drinks at this place really earned its stars. My fiancé absolutely loved the pork belly taco. We got street corn to start which was pretty tasty. I got mushroom tacos which were incredible, they cooked the mushrooms perfectly. Wasn't a huge fan of the falafel taco but it was still tasty! read more

Bartaco Boulder - Tacos and drinks!! - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Best tacos on this side of Denver! Absolutely loved the service we had. My husband and I went for lunch and our waiter was super attentive. Gave us a table by ourselves with our daughter and the food was delicious! read more

Orders online only. They gave me some bland tacos tonight with very little to no meat. I pretty much bought expensive tortillas. They clearly don't care for to go orders. No sauce of any kind for my plantains. Just super disappointed. I love this place but they're incredibly inconsistent. read more

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Had an Awesome experience at Bar Taco Boulder ... The waiter was very friendly and suggested great food suggestions...Tacos chicken...tuna etc...the margaritas were delicious...the manager came by and checked on us and had us laughing and having fun...I highly recommend this location on your visit to Colorado read more

Chef's kiss! Everything was awesome from the greeting at the door to the key lime pie! The manager Luis is cool too, every time we come he always welcomes us with a big smile. read more

Great little spot on the Pearl Street strip with lots of character, great food and drinks.

Bartaco is awesome! Came here one late afternoon to grab some tacos after a day in the mountains. I had the fried plantains as an appetizer, and got 3 tacos for the main. Overall the food was very tasty, the interior decor of the restaurant was outstanding. The only downside to the visit was the service, which was quite slow. read more

Bartaco Boulder - Plantains and Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I came in 5/7/21. I made a mistake and orders 3 times but Hope helped me clear up the discrepancy with her magical foresight. We'll come back again best serve yet to date. read more

Bartaco Boulder - Chicken verde pork verde and street corn. - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Delicious food and mocktail! We would definitely dine here again - the service and ambiance were exceptional.

Quite a happy surprise in sleepy Boulder Colorado. Their Urban Taqueria flavors were truly memorable, especially the salsas (you have to buy them) They also have table salsa, 3 types which are more the thin vinegary variety, but still tasty. Drinks were on point, using fresh juices and premium booze. For me the special stand out was their salsa verde. Would definitely return. read more

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Sebastian and Laurel are 10/10. Best bartenders on Pearl st. I'll never stop coming to Bar Taco because of them. Plus the atmosphere is idyllic. And the food is always spot on. read more

Val's service was excellent! The staff was very welcoming and all of the food was so fresh. Sebastian was a top tier bar tender and was extremely nice. He definitely knows how to craft up the ultimate margarita. 5 stars and will definitely be coming back frequently!!!!!! read more

Food is ok- don't like the way you order stuff- all online, online menu doesn't match the paper menu (that is difficult to read); ordered tea, didn't get till half way through eating, all drinks go thru bar, so it's in line with all the drinks; had to write on the order paper you're given because what we ordered wasn't on it read more

The cocktails and food were amazing. George the bartender made me feel right at home. I ate at the bar and the food and drinks, made fresh, were delivered promptly. read more

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Love Bartaco! First off, they have a great ambiance.... super cool vibe and fun music! Loved the guacamole and both red and green salsas. The spicy bartaco margarita was perfect! My friend and I ordered several tacos and enjoyed them all : roasted cauliflower, portobello, chicken and sesame ribeye. Food came out quickly too. Can't wait to go back! read more

I went for some small shared plates with a friend and I was impressed by the cool vibe and the great atmosphere. After being seated we were promptly greeted by our server who took our drink order and explained the "do it yourself" ordering style. We ordered the guac + roja + verde, ceviche, a beet with goat cheese something or another, a Baja Taco, Swordfish Taco, Crispy Rockfish Taco and Pork Belly Taco. I enjoyed the flavor of the guacamole, the roja and verde I could do without. The ceviche was ok, I liked the avacado in it I did think the lime juice was a little overpowering. I wasn't a fan of the beet and goat cheese, I prefer my beets warm. The tacos were good. I only tried the Baja and Swordfish and I'd recommend both. I was torn by how to rate this establishment I would give it a 3.5 if I could, the food was OK meh good but nothing really stood out to me. There are so many restaurants to choose from in the area based on this experience I wouldn't return. read more

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Bar taco. Reminds me of wicker baskets used as lampshades and "traditional" Latin cuisine. Get ready for an FBI background check once you sit down to eat. Overpriced garbage. Luckily however they leave a big bottle of water on the table for all the stoners like me who get cottonmouth after all that salsa DAYUUUUMMM that stuff is spicy you know what I'm saying ATTENTION BARTACO MANAGEMENT: Please stop deleting my reviews read more

I went with a group of 4 and an infant and it was a great spot! Their tacos are small but all their food is good shareable options. They also had rice bowls with different types of proteins on them which are a great option as well! Kid friendly, family friendly, couple friendly! Depending on the time of day it can get pretty busy and with that the waiters/waitresses can become a bit forgetful but overall friendly and helpful service! read more

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The first time I had bar taco was when I was in Port Chester, New York. Flash forward four years later I'm having Bartaco for takeout during the corona virus Pandemic in Boulder! My friends and I ordered takeout: ordering the family meal which is sorta like a build your own taco situation. The meal comes with 2 protein choices , your choice of 3 sides, chips and green salsa and all the limes, cilantro , white onions, and condiments you'll need for a great taco. I highly recommend the fried fish and pork belly taco. those two tacos were so satisfyingly delicious. don't forget to order the corn for your side option as well as the pineapple + lime. It's a combination that is exceptionally delicious and refreshing. read more

Great location and we got to sit outside on a beautiful day. Due to Covid they have you order through their online ordering and enter your table number, and then cash out. That seemed genius. However, that also really means no service yet they ask you for a tip. No one coming by to see how your food is, if you need drink refills just a food runner dropping off your food and you having to ask for silverware. The Food: well it was OK. We tried almost all the tacos. The favorite-pork belly. But then who doesn't love bacon carmelized? We tried the elote and a couple other sides but nothing memorable. I wish it were better overall but sitting outside on a beautiful day was the best part of this meal read more

This place gets five stars even though I didn't love the point of sale thing where you have to enter your own credit card number. it takes a long time to do that. The food and the ambience coupled with reasonable prices totally made up for it. The margaritas are top notch. the service was prompt and professional. this is a great place in the heart of the Pearl Street district. read more

I'm new in town and found this amazing place. I tend to go out solo since I'm new. This evening bartender, social chemist, Sam took care of me. Efficient, welcoming. Owners do whatever you can onto keep him. He's a gem. Thank you Sam! read more

I had an accident tonight (Wednesday 4/3) I work in the industry and I am truly blown away by the amazingness of the team to respond. The bartender was amazing and Chris helped me out huge. This is a great group here and I have nothing but good things to say. Service 10/10 read more