The food, customer service, as well as the ambiance of the restaurant is really good I really like how they give you a big cold water jug on your table so you don't have to wait for a refill of water once you're done I also like how unlike other restaurants where you have to wait forever for a waiter to pass by to ask for something, all of the tables have a card on your table that you put up on a stand that alerts workers that you need assistance Overall I recommend it read more

Bartaco - Bar Tacos Roasted Half Chicken - Bars Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

I love bartaco! I've visited the location in Tampa prior to Birkdale and knew I was in for a treat. Margaritas are always fresh. We ordered the sampler appetizer and enjoyed every bite. I had the pork belly rice bowl and it had great flavor but I think the meat was too caramelized in the glaze became a little tough to eat. read more

Bartaco - Margaritas - Bars Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Ok first let me apologize. The food was so good I didn't think to take pics until after the fact. Oh my Goshhhhh the tacos were amazing. I had a fish taco, shrimp taco and cucumber salad. Tacos are roughly $3-4 each. So price point ain't bad at all. I highly recommend this place if you want something light, fast, and affordable! read more

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First time to a Bartaco although it's been on my list. The atmosphere is great! Outdoor and indoor seating available with modern yet homey decor. I came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch with friends. The drink menu looked really good, and I had to order a cocktail! The taco menu had a good variety too, and I ended up getting the #givingtaco as well as the sesame ribeye. They come out super quickly, and both were pretty good. Reasonably priced although it would be great it there was some type of multi-taco deal like get 3, get $1 off or something. Service was fine, no complaints. Overall a good experience and I'd love to come back during the evening one day! read more

Would not recommend. Sat down at 4pm on a Saturday and waited 15 minutes w no service. Was not even busy.

We had a blast at Bartaco! Gorgeous atmosphere, charming staff & exquisite cuisine! I enjoyed the Jalapeño Margarita, Pork Belly Taco, Duck Taco, & Falafel Taco! The plantains and seasoned pineapples were delicious! The outdoor seating was a lively and beautiful atmosphere. Would definitely recommend! Thank you! read more

Open, airy, cool, new happening spot in Birkdake village in Huntersville. Great range inside , outside and bar seating . Kinda Mediterranean feel to it all. Bar area was packed when we got here on a Tuesday! Service was a tad bit slow. Definitely get on the waitlist as they don't take reservations. Which you can do online or call them. We had a 30 min wait but by the time we ordered and got drinks at the bar our table was ready. There's a menu at the table but they work through the QR code for everything, ordering and paying. More on that later. Our server Hannah was really just there to fill water and if we had any questions. She was pretty attentive though checking in with us. The drinks we had were good and their margaritas are a must as they make everything fresh. No sugary syrups. I had the old thyme , a nice bourbon drink and my freinds bartaco margarita was nice cool drink, and the Rosè was a nice pour. We ordered a few apps, the ceviche which was excellent, nice and tangy, with avocado, shrimp, chili and lime , served with crispy tortillas. So fresh. The esquites, street corn off the cob, nice and spicy! With some cheese and lime this was a really nice and light. The spicy cucumber salad was a nice crunchy addition to our mix, not too spicy, but good light dressing . Different. All those were great and came out individually in a timely manor. Then we ordered some tacos. They suggest 4 each as they a mini tacos. We decided on 3 each to start. The mushroom one by far my favorite . With some queso fresco this was another tasty bite. Grilled nicely. The spicy chicken verde taco was also one I enjoyed. I love the mini size so just enough to get the flavor and different textures. The Baja fish came out fried which I wasn't expecting. I thought grilled but I didn't ask really! We tried it anyway and was like having fish and chips! Just needed the chips! Good batter and nice piece of fish. With the tartare sauce it was surprisingly good. The ahi tuna my friend had she said was her favorite and it looked really good. We also indulged in a rice bowl, with ahi tuna. This was a meal in itself. As we shared it, it was plenty. With leftovers. Really loved the tuna here. Really nice cut and rare! The bowl had brown rice, peppers and a cabbage slaw in a vinaigrette. This was another winner we all enjoyed. The desserts! We had the key lime pie in a jar which was amazing, tangy , limey, and a fabulous crust . So smooth and light. The tres leche cake also came in a jar which was different. This had some coconut inside the cake and milky inside the top was also drizzled with caramel and had toasted coconut. I'd say more creamy than milk. But I liked the consistency of it and really liked the coconut inside. Subtle. Had a couple of espresso martinis with dessert, these here are made with tequila. It wasn't bad but I prefer the vodka originals! Good to try something different though. Shame we had eaten too much to finish those fabulous desserts. The ordering with QR code thing got a bit annoying honestly. Everytime we wanted a drink and it takes you off the order sheet after a while so you have to scan the code again everytime. I didn't love this part of the dining. Or the service. Hence lost star. They automatically add gratuity which I don't think they should do since I did my own ordering. I would still have left Hannah a tip regardless. They also ask if you want to leave an additional tip. Which also surprised me. I'm not sure how well this system works anyway as we kept getting servers come to our table with food and drinks we hadn't ordered! Anyway! Overall the food and drinks and the atmosphere here are top notch. A great casual place for friends, families and a date night. Just didn't love the system !! read more

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After the first visit, I'm ready to throw down 4 stars and say Bartaco is a welcome addition to Birkdale Village. Showed up around 5:30 on a random Tuesday and the joint was already jumping which was no surprise given their being a relatively new kid on the block. We nabbed a bar seat were promptly greeted and had a spicy margarita and a Paloma in front of us quickly. For food we ordered the salsa/guacamole combo and enjoyed all of it including the very thin, crispy and salty (in a good way) tortilla rounds. Also sampled were a few different tacos and for me, the star was the duck birria. Service tailed off a little as the bar got busier but hey, lots of other folks to attend to and we're patient folks so, no biggie. Will be back soon and often. read more

Table of 6. 4 meals were brought out together. Remaining 2 took another 15 minutes Table was dirty in between wooden slats. Food, gum & wrappers. Food on the floor. Luckily the food was decent. read more

Came here for a casual lunch with coworkers. Very nice curated beachy atmosphere and unique ordering format. Service was attentive and kind. I ordered the falafel tacos (absolutely delicious), plantains (a bit spicy on their own but came with a great sauce), and the ginger mint iced tea (served in a large pitcher like what's given for water). read more

Bartaco - Bars Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Stopped in for a quick bite before the movies. Great Guacamole & Chips. Beans were authentic. Baja Fish Tacos were properly prepared with a nice white sauce. Great atmosphere. Will return. read more

Bartaco never misses and we are so excited to have them here in the Charlotte Area! The show stoppers here are 100% the Pork belly tacos... best you've ever had or will ever have. Unmatched. Ranking from top down here's our list: -Pork belly -Fried oyster -Baja Fish -Verde Chicken -Steak We also love the street corn! Huge fans of the mobile ordering system, where we can keep our tacos coming until they have to roll us out of there. We love you Bartaco, never leave okay? read more

Bartaco - Chicken Taco, steak Taco, Fish Taco - Bars Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Great atmosphere. Staff was friendly. Although you can put your name on your order card for tacos, it still just comes and the staff doesn't know who it goes to... so remember your order . The tacos were all tasty but the pork belly stood out! Tender inside and caramelized on the outside... perfection. The churros had 2 yummy dips! read more

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Ordered once and never again. Got 2 types of tacos. The chicken was pretty much chicken dust and the second was about $3.00 of shaved ribeye for about $18.00. Came with 8 corn tortillas and showed up cold. Hard pass from me. read more

One of our go to's. The tacos are small but tasty. The margaritas are some of the best in Charlotte with fresh pressed juices. Good vibes. The lunch special is great value and the trio as a starter! read more

Food and atmosphere was pleasant. The wait was over 40 min. I would recommend the Roasted half chicken with a side of guacamole. The pickle cucumbers were delicious. read more

Bartaco - Bar at Bartaco - Bars Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Cute restaurant with very loud music. There were 2 of us and we received 2 very small tacos-appetizer size. They were very cheap but definitely not a meal. Try their rice bowls for that. The margaritas were small and nearly $15.00 each. All ordering and paying is supposed to be done thru a QR code. Kind of wonky. If you really want Mexican, go to a Mexican restaurant or a taco food truck. read more

Bartaco - Chicken verde tacos - Bars Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

My sisters and I went into Bartaco to get a drink while our kids were ice skating. From the very beginning this seemingly simple task was terrible. The bartender took forever to come over the drinks were way over priced - $15 each and they were disgusting. My margarita was 90% lime juice and 10% tequila. I brought it home and tried to salvage it and nothing worked. It was the worst drink and waste of money ever. I didn't try the food but just this experience doesn't even make me want to. read more

Delicious food, we've been regulars for a while coming here after physical therapy for lunch. The service really is tip top, the first time we came the manager actually gave us wooden coins for free tacos and made us frequent bar taco customers. Since then I've had great service letting me order items that have been taken off the menu, the basil grapefruit really is an amazing nonalcoholic drink . Music can be a little loud at times but overall the ambiance reminds of me of Mex 1 for fellow South Carolinians. read more

Went here for lunch on a Friday waited 30 minutes for 3 people. I orders 3 tacos the crispy shrimp, some fish taco, and lime shrimp. The size of the tacos were laughable 2-3 bites and that's it. The chili like tacos were good but they gave me 3 penny sized shrimp lol small as hell. The ceviche was with white fish that stuff was terrible tough and fishy... read more

Bartaco - Crispy shrimp Some kind of fish Like shrimp - Bars Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Had a party of 6 in which we called ahead about to join the waitlist 45 mins in advance. Arrived, were told a 15 min wait which was fine. Took them almost another 30 mins to get us sat. Ordering off the barcode at table didn't work well. Waitress ended up taking all our orders, everything came out at separate times. Some of us had finished before others even started. Food was 6/10. Good but pretty plain. Don't offer queso or regular beef if anyone counts on that before going. (Just duck, pork belly, chicken, steak) read more

Trifecta! 1) Atmosphere: Great ambiance, things to look at, people to watch, clean, new, hopping. 2) Food and Drinks: lots of food options, tacos and non-tacos. I have found a couple tacos I'm not a fan of, but there are 6-7 that are great. Small street size tacos so you can get a variety. The Caesar with chicken is a go to for me with a couple tacos and the trio dip to start. Drinks are made to order with fresh squeezed fruits. 3) The Process: this is the best part! Traditional restaurant style, get seated and have a server. You can order and be served as normal, and even have a card you can put up when you need help. *** HOWEVER *** you can scan a barcode with your phone and order yourself! You can order everything for the table, you can order just for yourself, you can order one taco at a time or 20. Whatever you want, they will bring it when you order it. No waiting for the server, get it when you want it. Drinks, tacos, salsa, dessert. Pay the check and go! We love the food but even better is the experience can be what you make of it. No waiting 30 min for the check, order when you are ready and in waves. read more

Amazing food with reasonable prices and friendly service! I will definitely be back for the pork belly bowl and the taco sampler! The atmosphere and decor is very well done and transports you from an outdoor shopping mall to a beachside eatery. read more

I tried two tacos, and both were delicious! The pork belly taco was tender, with a great balance of sweetness and heat. The oyster taco was perfectly crispy, and the aioli added a fresh touch. I also ordered Siete Leguas neat, the tequila was smooth and enjoyable. read more

I was sad. Hoping to love this place. For starters, we walked in and sat at the bar. Could not get the waitress to even acknowledge us. We had zero idea we were to write what we wanted and turn it in on a paper. Odd sometime would just let us sit there and not tell us. The chips were good but not a fan of the salsa. It was way too sugary sweet. The guac was bitter. Like it had either not ripened or lemon juice put in it. Not the array of ingredients I'd like to see. Whole Foods beats this by far. Hope they get it straight! Birkdale is hopping! read more

I came to Bartaco in the afternoon expecting a good experience, but left disappointed. The tacos were decent in flavor, but they were served cold, which really took away from the meal. My drink didn't even arrive until after I had already eaten three tacos. On top of that, the bathroom was filthy and there was toilet paper all over the floor, and this was only around 2-3 o'clock in the afternoon. A dirty bathroom makes me worry about what's going on in the kitchen. Not the experience I was hoping for. read more

High prices with small portions and tasteless even for bar food. Price is high for what you get.

It was good food but a little upscale even though prices were good. They don't take cash so bring your credit card. They do take tips in cash.. I had the Pork belly bowl and it was Great and the duck taco. I would get it again. read more

Bartaco - Dining Room - Bars Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Super comfortable spot in the middle of a shopping mall that did not at all feel like a mall experience. Vibe was coastal casual, fun decor, and the tacos our party ordered? Thumbs up, to a man (and woman). The fish taco was especially good, tender not heavily battered and with a good crispness. Oyster taco also got a nod, as did the carne asada. Three kinds of hot sauce at the table.. but man, be careful with the habanero! The service was amazing - we had no less than 4 people check on us at different periods during our visit. Portions are not huge but still filling, and generally a good value. In fact I'd give this place 5 stars if they just could tweak their ordering system. They use QR codes and/or paper menus - we opted for the paper menu obvs. The whole point of QR codes I thought was to free up your staff to do other work but there was clearly more than enough people there to check on us and everybody else so.... Also, nobody wants to have to set up a new (hackable) account with CC info every time they order. Big demerit for QR. Otherwise ...recommended read more

Finally! A bartaco in the greater Charlotte area. I've been having to trek to Chapel Hill for my fix since moving to Charlotte in 2022. If you're a potential first timer, then allow me to tour guide you through the menu. You like spicy; Spicy marg (muddled with serrano if you like really spicy) Ceviche Posole Chile lime shrimp taco Salsa roja Not spicy Baja fish taco (crispy fish) Chorizo taco Pork belly taco (meat candy) Chicken tortilla soup Street Corn (my weakness) Tuna Poke Duck Birria (I sub roti chicken sometimes) Roasted Half Chicken (a must at lunch) Love the F&B program. Ask for Zach, the GM. Super good dude that gets it. Parking is much easier during the week. A free for all on the weekends. But you know this already... read more

Bar Taco was pretty tasty! We enjoyed a few tacos, a rice bowl, some chips and salsa and plantains! The plantains had a kick to them that was unexpected but delicious. The tacos are on the small size so you need a few to fill up. You could order from your phone or through a server which was a different experience. With it being so hot we opted to sit inside and there was a fun beachy vibe. Well go back! read more

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Ordered from here on door dash , 1 chicken bowl and 1 beef bowl . Awful least to say. There wasn't even chicken on my bowl! It was charred and chewy. I couldn't believe it . Grizzled chicken. I ate the rice from the bowl And veggies. Portions could be larger too. See photo below for the chicken. read more

Bartaco - Chicken - Bars Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

loved this place! Amazing food and excellent service! Food came within 15 minutes. Such a cute restaurant. Many gluten free options. I will definitely come back! read more

Seated quickly, and received our drinks very fast. We ordered appetizers, entrees and sides. Everything came out promptly. The Kale Caesar salad was absolutely fantastic, I would come here just for that. The guacamole was super creamy and had just a bit of spice. The chips were tostadas that you break yourself, it was fun. We ended up getting the rest of the guacamole to go and they provided us with extra chips for the road. The Fruit and Tajin was pineapple, pretty standard. The esquites were delicious, but I'd be curious to try the on the cob version as I feel the corn got a bit drowned with the crema. The beans were very good and a great option for those wanting something simple. Despite having Jalapeños on top, they were not spicy whatsoever. The Tamale was interesting, as the pork was not shredded, but in fact left whole. It was yummy, but definitely meant to be eaten with a knife and fork and not with your hands. The salsa verde added a nice kick and a needed seasoning. The fish taco was crispy and the perfect amount for an easy few bites. This was my second time visiting and I must say the service has improved since my last visit a few weeks ago. Looking forward to dining again! read more

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Amazing place amazing food amazing staff! Totally recommend to come with friends and family. Thank you Pedro and Lucy for the hospitality

I hit Bar Taco on a Friday night dinner rush with no reservation. It was a 45 minute wait for first available which is pretty normal. The whole vibe js really great. Awesome patio area! The drinks were amazing! They use fresh squeezed fruit/juice in each drink. They are so fresh and honestly so delicious I had an orange crush and a Paloma Fresca. Loved both but the Paloma was my favorite (I'm a grapefruit girl) . On to the FOOD! This is more of a tapas place- the tacos are two or three bites. And the bowls are small portions. With that being said ... the food and flavors are sooo good. We had the chicken Verde, prime, rib, crispy, shrimp, pork belly, and spicy shrimp tacos. Black beans. Guac salsa plate. We ate it all!!!! In fact - it was so good we scarfed it down and I didn't even snap a pic of the food. But, girls next to us let me snap a pic of their dinner (thanks ladies)!! It is also gluten free/ celiac friendly! read more

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It was okay. Service was good I got a spiced margarita w/ no salt, super good We also tried every taco on my menu and we were very underwhelmed. The restaurant itself is super cute, but wouldn't come back if craving good tacos and salsa read more

Having lived in Stamford CT and frequented the local bartaco there, we couldn't wait for this location to open. It did not disappoint. Walked in at lunchtime on a Friday and luckily snagged two seats at the bar (was pretty busy). Immediately was taken care of by the bartenders explaining how the menu and ordering works. Frequently checked in with us throughout the meal too. Phenomenal service. Ordered the chips and salsa trio to start (third salsa was Guac, which was great, and loved the unconventional chips). Crispy oyster taco was my favorite with that crema. The baja fish taco was also delicious. Margaritas - particularly the green one - were on point. And the pineapple with tajin was a nice sweet treat to end it. Overall, we were very happy. Those people with their 1/5 and 2/5 star reviews based on price might enjoy Taco Bell or Tacos 4 Life better; just means more bartaco for us! read more

Great service Guac is so good margs on point and fresh squeezed in front of you decor is homey and tasteful Pork belly taco - sooo All around great experience! read more

We normally would travel 2+ hours from Charlotte to Chapel Hill to go to Bartaco. We have gone to the Huntersville location twice and we absolutely loved it. Here's why: The service has been impeccable- from every staff member chipping in to help, to management coming by our table to ensure satisfaction. We find that great service has become a lost art in most places- not here at this location. The food has been amazing. We all have ordered pretty much everything on the menu and there has not been one complaint from anyone in the entire party. Our collective favorite is the pork belly tacos. They are amazing. The drinks are good as well. My new favorite is the cold brew martini(?). Be careful- it is quite strong. Both times we have visited the location the manager, Indira(?), has ensured that we were well-cared for. She was pleasant, informative and helpful. Kudos to the entire crew- the kitchen, the runners, the wait staff and management. We look forward to going again. read more