Well, once again this place made it to the 5 stars.. the ambience as always nice, simple and classy, the food as always fantastic... the pork belly, duck, fried oyster, the rice bowl .. you won't go wrong with any selection.. But the service at the bar is another story.. José our bartender was fantastic. He created a Japanese old fashion that was really good.. and our always friend Paola ( she was not at the bar tonight) she has the courtesy to explain in detail to Jose the way my wife likes her drink. These was a great experience that would like you to have if you are in the area.. visit this place. read more

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Bartaco in Orlando is my go-to spot for tacos, and it never disappoints. Food: consistency is key and Bartaco does it right. I've been here a handful of times and in all of them had tasty tacos made with fresh ingredients. I've tried the Baja Fish, Spiced Chicken Verde, Cauliflower, Tuna Tatako, Sesame Ribeye, Glazed Pork Belly and Roasted Duck. They are all great but the Baja Fish (super crispy crust and light, flavorful fish) and the Glazed Pork Belly (indulgent and filling) are my all-time favorites. Drinks: they have fantastic margaritas, sangrias, and "beach-inspired" cocktails. As a Brazilian, I highly recommend their capirinha. Caipirinha sanguina (cachaca-based cocktail with blood orange, lime, and sugar) is currently on their seasonal drinks menu alongside hibiscus mezcalita and lilikoi daiquiri. Ambiance: one of my favorite things about this chain is its coastal boho decoration. The color pattern, the furniture, the paintings, the books... it all creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a visit to a rich friend's beach house in Santa Monica. I also love the fact that they have 3 seating options - bar, patio, and booths - I've been to all and love the fact that I can have a somewhat different experience than the previous time by moving from one to another at each visit. Service: consistently excellent, leaving no room for complaints. read more

Bartaco - Orlando - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great food & ambiance. Amazing service. Everything was excellent. The pork belly tacos are amazing in flavor. Go check it out. Dont forget to drink a nojito. read more

Bartaco - Orlando - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We stopped in for dinner at Bartaco for the first time. It had been on my list to try for a while. The staff were all friendly and happy to explain the the menu and how ordering works. You can easily order by scanning the QR code on your table. I personally like this because I can be indecisive and like taking my time reviewing options. We started with a margarita (tasted great, a bit weak, but I liked that it wasn't made with overly sweet mixers) and chips and salsa roja. The chips are discs of crispy corn tortilla, so same concept, but fun to break up and dip. The salsa was delicious. It had a bit of heat, but with a good, smoky flavor that kept us coming back for more even with some initial eye watering. We ended up sharing 7 different tacos. All were delicious! The baja fish was a favorite of both my boyfriend and me, which was cool since he doesn't like fish usually. I liked the tuna wrapped in lettuce which I enjoyed all to myself. The duck taco was a surprise for both of us, so tender with great flavor. The ribeye and chicken tacos were yummy. The chorizo taco was the only one I felt was kind of meh even though I usually love chorizo, but otherwise we enjoyed everything. Overall, this is an awesome spot. It's a chill environment and awesome being able to take your time deciding what you want and then adding more if you'd like. We never felt rushed and it was a great date night! read more

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I love this place !! All the tacos were delicious specially the pork belly one. The guacamole was fresh and spectacular. The service amazing

Excellent food, and a gluten free dream come true! I've eaten here before and forgot how gluten friendly it is! The menu has so many gf options, they mark what's NOT gluten free. We ordered the guac, verde and roja as an app. Guac was tasty, the roja and verde were fresh and a bit spicy. We tried a variety of tacos, glazed pork belly won first place for us. The pork was tender and the glaze was mildly sweet. The other two that i tried were chili lime shrimp and baja fish. Both were good, but neither were bold flavors. It was nice to have something fried, rare for gf food. The service was self order from your table and a food runner brings things out as they're ready. My husband isn't a huge fan of self ordering but relaxed when it saw how quick the food was being brought out and that we could order more of whatever we wanted ourselves instead of waiting for a server. The manager was very friendly when he checked on us. We will definitely return! read more

Bar taco has a great vibe. It makes me feel like I'm in California. The pork belly is amazing so is the pork belly crispy rice! Recommendation for the kids is the steak tacos. It's in Dr. Phillips. I love it. You should try it too! read more

First, this location did not disappoint me in the least.... I've been to the DC Wharf location, too. Both amazing. This is a cashless business, so you need to use your phone to order or have someone in your party order or connect you to the same bill. Ordering is easy and customizable. If there's any issue, there's a card you can put up at the table and someone will come help you. From ordering to food delivery it is very prompt. We were very pleased. Food was made as requested. Drinks brought out quickly and we had water! I love that the water and the iced tea were in carafes. Ready to pour more when we wanted more. We ordered the salsa verde + chips, 2 sesame ribeye tacos with no cilantro and 1 sesame ribeye tacos with cilantro. They were so good. The price is right too! Note: we have had other tacos before but these are our favorites. When you're finished, you can check out on your phone. Or, if you're still hungry you can order more. So easy. The seating is available inside or outside. We hope to be back to this location quite often! Kudos to the staff: hostess, lead, cooks and wait staff. Great job! read more

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Just had drinks at the bar with friends but I want to back for food bc everything looked amazing. Bartender was very sweet !

I definitely appreciate the concept they weee going for here. The fact that you order from your phone and everything gets delivered to you instead of ordering from a server. But if that's the case, I'm not paying 13 bucks for a house margarita getting service from an app. I typically don't sit anywhere but at the bar so this was my first time sitting at an actual table. The outside patio area was very pretty with lush greenery and wooden tables with blue accents. The only thing bad about the outside that we saw was there was a rat trap sitting right next to the baby stools. That was a little off putting The manager came up and greeted us which was really nice of them and told us about scanning the QR code. With this QR code you order and pay from the app. Again, I do like the fact that we are not wasting paper on the checks or anything but , you do take out the personal touch of getting your orders taken and it's almost as if you are going to a quick service restaurant. And again, if you're taking that personal service out, I'm not going to pay for an overpriced margarita. I can do the same thing down the street at Rocco's and get someone to take my order without going through the app. And the app was kinda a pain in the butt. You had the type in verification codes and birthdates and it's like come on, I just wanted a drink. I didn't try the food, and only had one drink. But I think next time I will go sit at the bar or just go to another Mexican restaurant for a margarita without having to deal with the app. read more

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Interesting concept with placing the order on our phones; only thing I wasn't a fan of was that a server never came to refill our water jug when it was needed. I didn't like that my boyfriend and I placed our orders for tacos as the same time and mine came out many minutes before his, if I had waited for his to come out to start eating mine would have been cold. The shrimp and ahi tuna tacos were very flavorful and tasty. The beef one was just alright. read more

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I had an interesting experience at Bar Taco. I hadn't been to a bar taco in a couple of years and it seems they might've gone through a rebrand. Walked in and was seated immediately; the restaurant was not too busy and felt pleasantly inviting. I enjoyed the online ordering system the restaurant seems to use which you launch by scanning the QR code on the center of the table. I do feel like I wasn't able to fully grasp everything I wanted from the menu due to it being online and hidden behind me clinking every link on the menu. We don't really have a waiter, everything was ordered fully through the website. I feel as if I was able to try the majority of the standard tacos. chile-lime shrimp taco 3/5 spiced chicken verde 4/5 glazed pork belly 4/5 sesame ribeye 2/5 tuna tatako 4.5/5 seared chorizo 2/5 mushroom 2.5/5 I thoroughly enjoyed the tuna tatako and spiced chicken verde. The glazed pork belly was good but too sweet for me personally. The mezcal margarita was okay; It reminded me of a Disney margarita which are not my favorite. I went with a friend who felt the portions were not consistent. read more

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Whenever we find ourselves on the Universal/Dr.Phillips side of town and need a quick bite to eat, Bartaco is our go-to. The food has always been consistent and pricing is good, too. I love the coastal vibes & decor and they have a great patio when the weather is nice. I'm glad they finally put up big sign outside because this place is a bit hidden in a strip mall and easy to miss. When the pandemic started, they implemented a QR code online ordering system at all the tables to limit contact with the service staff. The staff pretty much only runs food/drinks to tables and responds to those who need assistance when they put up the dragonfly card at their table. This service model must have worked well for them and cut some overhead staffing costs because they decided to keep this process in place even post-pandemic. We went for dinner for the first time in about a year last week and at first, I was not thrilled to see QR code self-ordering system was still the way they were doing things. I did not have a smooth experience with this the first time, but luckily everything was easy peasy. I believe you can request a paper menu if you really want one. You also pay your bill online as well. We ordered some cocktails, the duck birria, and esquites to start. For tacos, I got the tuna tatako served on a lettuce wrap, the sesame ribeye, and the mushroom w/ queso fresco. My husband always gets their sesame ribeye rice bowl. Everything came out pretty quickly all at once. We were starving so it was a pleasant surprise. We also have to save room for dessert because we love their key lime pie in a jar and the tres leches. There are definitely a lot of nice restaurants in this area, but if you're looking for a more casual & affordable place with good food & cocktails, Bartaco is the move. read more

Bartaco - Orlando - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Loved the atmosphere. Came from houston and service was good. Seated quickly. There isnt really a waiter but if you need something people are friendly. The tacos are small so recommend getting 3-4. Elote and guac also good. Overall would come back. read more

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Came in here for a quick bite to eat. Plenty of options for seating. Booths, tables, barstools and padded benches. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Ordering was simple to use by scanning the QR code at the table. It keeps a running tab for you and everything is brought right to your table shortly after placing the order(s). If you need assistance or wish to place an order without using your phone, you put the card in the table placeholder which will flag someone over. They were very prompt in responding to the flag card. After you are done ordering, you can pay through the portal. Simple and efficient. The tasty tacos are small because they are street taco sized, but they are generous with the meat filling, so you don't feel you are missing out on anything. The esquites were good but fair warning, they are a bit spicy for those that can't handle the heat. I personally enjoyed it. I wish the spoon wasn't so big though or that it was served with a few chips. The chicken tortilla soup was a generous amount and my friend seemed to enjoy it. Last but not least, let's talk about the duck birria quesadillas. They are listed just as duck birria but after looking at pics on Yelp, I saw that they were actually quesadillas. To give you an idea of portion size, it is basically 1 large burrito sized tortilla folded in half and cut into fourths. The duck meat was tasty and tender with the right amount of cheese. Dip dip dip and eat them up. I love the concept here of ordering tapas style. There is a good variety to choose from. I would definitely come back. read more

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Great service! The pork belly toco was amazing. Haven't been here in 5 years and still good. Also Stephani was a great server.

A friend of mine had come to town, and this place was always a favorite of ours! It only made sense to return and enjoy the experience! This was the first time I have been back here since the pandemic, so the the tables they have QR codes for the menus. It otherwise operates the same where you order tapas per check, and the food comes out fairly quickly! The atmosphere is still very much laid back whether you're inside or out on the patio with your pup! To drink I had the sangria Tinto (red sangria) which had chopped up apples in it (great for munching on after the drink is gone ), and I also tried one of their non-alcoholic agua frescas - the Nojito! It's a delicious option if you're not a drinker! For our tapas we ordered the elotes (street corn), ceviche, and plantains. All were very delicious, but I have to say my favorite was the ceviche with chile-lime shrimp! If you're a fan of good with a kick to it you'll want to get this! If you're not a spice person but still enjoy ceviche I'd recommend taking a bite of the ceviche with the prices tortilla chips and avocado (underneath) to help cut the spice. Bartaco is always a place I can rely on for delicious tapas that won't break the bank! Check this place out if you haven't already for lunch, or dinner! read more

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This place has amazing ambiance, food and service. There's indoor and outdoor dining available. Their menu and ordering is all virtual through your phone, and it made ordering food and drinks easy and convenient without needing to flag down a server to do it for us. Tacos are literally 2-3 bites each, so be sure to order several if you're hungry. The salsa is spicy and runny, and there is no queso available. Guacamole was great. Everything is made fresh, hand squeezed etc. Drinks were flavorful and made just right. We were so hungry that we forgot to take pics of our food! Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a more intimate place for amazing Mexican food. read more

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First time visiting while in town and glad we stopped in. At first it seems like a simple taco place but quickly realized that was not the case. From the street corn to the pork belly tacos the flavors were amazing. When we finished I realized I made the mistake of forgetting to take a photo of some of the dishes but highly recommend if you are in the area. Don't be afraid to explore the various options as everything is reasonably priced. read more

This place has a "beach town" kind of vibe. The staff upon walking in were very friendly. They operate completely through an app which means you scan the code at your table, you look at the menu through your phone, and you also order and pay your check through your phone as well. You can order at any time during your meal aka you do not have to put your entire order in at once. It is pretty convenient, and i see how this provides a lot of efficiency and ease of use, especially if youre introverted! Regardless, you still have a waiter to help you with anything, bring you drink and food, and to check up on you. The food was good, no complaints. The plantains were amazing. The salsa and guac trio was very delicious and fresh. I got the duck bowl and the meat was delicious. I would say that there menu has great options to offer, but the bowls lacked creativity. Every single bowl on the menu seemed the same (brown rice and raw cut bell peppers in onion dipped in light oil and possibly vinegar) and the only difference was the meat you chose. There was nothing special about any of the plates, but that isnt to say they were not good. All the food was still enjoyable, i just would not be eager to go back to try any other main plates because it is a pretty basic place. I think this place would be great for picky simple eaters. It was giving white washed mexican food with a hint of asian inspiration. I did see the table next to me only order churros and tres leches and it really did look delicious. I do think i might have to go back just to try their dessert! read more

Bartaco - Orlando - Corn, chips and salsa and guac, plantains - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

10 stars! The food was amazing, we especially loved the street corn and the cauliflower taco. And the service was superb, very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is casual but nice, with cute indoor and outdoor seating. Wish we lived closer! read more

The service was great, I liked how they provided a menu with a pencil for easy selection. Though the tacos were on the smaller side, they were definitely delicious. The margaritas are made with Bartaco's special tequila, it was delicious!!! I started with chips and guacamole, and then tried the shrimp taco (spicy) and corn, both of which were well-prepared and full of flavorrr :) read more

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Omg, ordered ceviche and it was the absolute worst. The cod was so tough it was inedible. So incredibly disappointing, as I'm a big fan of Bar Taco in New York... the quality here just does not compare. read more

Service is quick and tacos are delicious! Very happy with the cleanliness and decor as well. Must go to in Dr. Phillips!

Came here on a Saturday night. We had to wait about 40 min to get seated. They are cashless and waiter less. You come in, order from your phone, pay, someone brings your food and you eat, pay and leave. Menu is a decent size, they also have freshly made drinks that were really good. You can order different tacos, so you don't need to order 3 or 4 tacos. Tacos are very spicy! Be aware. We definitely weren't ready to have such a spicy food. We tried fish, fritters, duck, mushroom, cauliflower. The only one we didn't like was cauliflower. Extremely spicy but not flavorful. Overall good experience. Place inside is super nice, clean, modern and spacious. read more

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We were happily surprised for the quality of food, excellent value and super proactive friendly professional service of the whole team, but specifically of Ana Maria. The Lunch Tray is a delicious awesome value. Margaritas truly well done and reasonably priced. The Mushrooms tacos are special. We loved them, as well as fish, pork belly, roasted duck and chorizo. Not greasy, but tasty. Their Guac does need more inspiration, but can fix with a bit of rock salt. We will be back (weekly). Have to tried their bar scene as well. Enjoyable ambiance read more

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Laid back atmosphere with friendly staff and food that will have you asking why this place isn't in your hometown. The ceviche was one of the best I've ever eaten with fresh octopus, fish and lime that was outstanding. The tacos were all unique in flavor and over the the top deliciousness. read more

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Wow! A great taco place for a fair price! The manager who assisted us was very eager to answer any questions! The interior is much decorated! Each taco dish contains only 1 so I would order 3-4 per person! This place also has stuff that aren't tacos-Some dishes I especially liked included The Baja Fish, The Glazed Pork Belly, and The Duck (Tacos) as well as the tuna poke read more

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Always great!! Solid place for a Moscow mule, tacos and the best plantains & guacamole. Try it!!!

We love to eat at Bartaco whenever possible!! Food is always spot on, drinks are delicious and staff is fantastic. We did have a bit of an issue with the ordering because it's all done on your phone but nonetheless, we all enjoyed our food & drinks and staff was there to help and refill drinks promptly! read more

Bartaco - Orlando - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A VERY solid spot for tacos. This is one of my favorite places near where I stay when I'm in Orlando on work trips. It's a pretty standard "upscale" taco place vibe, but it's definitely more than just that. Literally everything I've tried has exceeded my expectations. I also love the digital ordering which is super fast and efficient. read more

Great drinks and Tacos. My friend ordered 4 pork belly! fresh ingredients always and wow the food is good.

Bar mixed with tacos??? Seems like the kind of vibe most of us want to hear ! Let's taco bout the good eats , vibes, and drinks. First and foremost is this place is located in a small plaza with many parking spots so it was very easily accessible. Plaza consist of multiple shops and restaurants in case you may want to go around for desserts and maybe more good eats! Experience here was amazing and I really enjoy what they had to offer! I tried out the Duck, Pork Belly, Chorizo, and Shrimp tacos! Honestly they all were very tasty, but my favorite had to be the duck. Just a great mix of sweet and spicy which just gave it that extra shot that opens your eyes wide! All tacos were about $3-4 each which is pretty decent ! I chose to pair that with some good Fresh Arnold Palmer which came in a really cool pitcher! Overall very impressed with here and everyone in their is great! We even got greeted with the manager as soon as we sat down to make sure we were taken care of ! I really enjoyed the quick and efficient service and the convenience of ordering and paying through your phone with a specific bar code from your table. Definitely a great time with good music and vibes! read more

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Always enjoy bar taco, my favorite part is being able to order on my phone and pay there also. Today I got the seared duck taco, pork belly, Chile-lime shrimp, and chorizo. My favorite taco was the duck; juicy, soft, and just overall delicious. I really enjoyed the pork belly taco for the sweet flavor. The Chile-lime shrimp really packed some heat at the end; after finishing it was when my mouth started burning; super yummy also! The chorizo taco was good; I enjoyed that the actual chorizo wasn't salty, the consistency of the meat felt like a chopped up burger though! Overall, we love bar taco! Didn't get a margarita today but I tried the delicious and freshly squeezed lemonade! read more

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Phenomenal food with high quality ingredients! SOOOOO impressed with each order and consistency in flavors each visit to Orlando! Favorite orders: plantains, trio (chips/salsa (red and green) with guacamole) and a MUST HAVE is the pineapple/ habanero salsa! Thank you Karyssa for your kindness and making things wonderful. read more

I love BarTaco! I have been here many times before! Hands down, they have the BEST margaritas! Stopped in today to get a margarita and plantains! They have the best sauce to dip the plantains in, it's so good I could dip anything in there and eat it. I sat at the bar and got service immediately and was given some water. The bartender kindly explained and showed me how to order the food. They have the best margaritas and tacos in town! read more

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My manicurist and I talked about coming here when she heard I had not been. We stopped in tonight instead of going to Too Jay's. We really enjoyed ourselves. They had the heat lamps on outside so we could enjoy dining outside on a cool evening. If you've never been let them know so they can explain the qr code and who is going to pay etc. That being said it's a great place for friends to have drinks, but that could be a little awkward on a first date. I had the pomegranate limonada and my husband had a carafe of sweet tea. We started with plantains and chips with salsa rioja. Now, I was really delighted and impressed when our server asked if we wanted more chips. They really good, crisp and perfectly salted. The crema that comes with the plantains save that for dishes later on. I had the cauliflower bowl which I really enjoyed. The rice was perfect, the peppers were fresh and the romesco sauce was a touch spicy, but I really enjoyed it. My husband had the secret taco, pulled pork with carolina slaw, pork belly, duck and the baja fish. He really enjoyed the duck and said the pork belly was his favorite. I also wanted something sweet and went with the tres leches while it was good, I will try the churros next time! read more

Had to update my review. Came back for another go round at what is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots specifically because they had posole on the menu this winter. Loved the updated cocktail menu but the five stars goes to the wonderful service. The service is always great but the manager Manny went above and beyond with helping us celebrate our son's birthday and giving him an extra treat. As always the playlist was banging, the food was great but while service seems to decline at some of our usual spots, the quality continues to stay high here. read more

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We normally have such a wonderful time visiting Bar Taco... but our most recent visits have been incredibly lackluster. Our server Daniella will be the sole reason we NEVER return to Bar Taco. Her service was terrible, she was inattentive, rude and seemed like she'd rather be anywhere else. Bar taco has seen better days and walking in to "off duty" staff asleep at tables (yes multiple tables and multiple different staff members) is a terrible look when you're having paying costumers be put on a wait list longer than 10 mins. Not mention they couldn't make a simple spicy margarita. TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!!!! Bar Taco you've seen betters days. Go back to when it was QR code only... read more

Big YUM! I've been to a different Bartaco location - and this one is just as good! Located in a strip mall, they still had a great outdoor space. I enjoyed the tuna taco, duck taco, and the baja fish taco. Our table also shared the dip trio (with extra guac) and the churros. The vanilla caramel sauce that comes with the churros? Absolutely divine! Additionally, our server, Gideon, was absolutely fantastic! He was funny, answered all our questions and just made our dining experience fun! He told us another location is opening up in Miami soon - so I cannot wait to have a bartaco so close to me! read more