Wow! Just wow. I was researching somewhere to grab a drink and a lite appetizer and i stumbled upon Bar Taco. Let me tell you! The drinks are immaculate! I went inside just in time for their happy hour (3pm-6pm) on a Thursday, each cocktail was deliciously top tier. You can literally pick out any cocktail from the menu and its guarantee greatness. My personal fave was the "Coco Melon Margarita" made with fresh squeezed limes, done in-front of your face! The bartenders deserve a medal of honor for serving these delicious magic drinks. I recommend! The ambience was great, crowd was limited to a decent size, not loud, no rudeness. This place is amazing!!!!!!! Will return read more

This is just a great place in every way. My daughter just graduated from Sacred Heart, and we went to BarTaco on close to every trip. It's also right by the water, so the vibe for use was really great. read more

The bartender Dillon was fantastic. Great recommendations and super friendly and personable. Great drinks during HH. Pork bun was excellent. read more

Don't know anyone that doesn't like Bartaco. The only issue with it is you can't make reservations. If I could make reservations it would be a 5. Good food, good drinks good vibe. read more

I don't know why it's taken me so long to leave a review despite coming here since college (10 years ago). Food hits EVERY time. Vibes, check. Service is a little slow, but not a big deal especially if you're with friends and sipping on margaritas and mojitos. I will say parking is a nightmare lol. The lot fills up so fast. But I'll wait for a spot if it means being able to dine here. read more

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Another great lunch here. Started off with a margarita, of course. Always freshly squeezed and perfect. I had to have the chopped salad which I crave. Ordered fish taco, duck taco, pork Carnitas and the tuna. The tacos were all juicy and delicious. Our waitress was a doll and very efficient. We will be back soon. read more

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I love coming to bartaco! There's a huge parking lot that is ALWAYS FULL. Get on the wait list via the app before you come because it's always busy! This lessens the wait. We love to sit outside. So cozy and great vibes but it can get loud. We always order through the QR code so you can pay for your food right then and there and you don't have to wait for someone to come take your order. Their guacamole is amazing. The tortillas amazing. I love all of their tacos, especially the pork belly and the ahi tuna, and I can't wait for the lobster to be back, because the lobster taco is awesome! I also had coconut ice cream in a cone and it was the best. I've tried their churros and their key lime pie, as well as the cucumbers and plantains. All super awesome! read more

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10/10 service and an amazing experience. The pork belly tacos were incredible, and the tuna taco were immaculate. We tried about 14 tacos, and those were definitely the standouts. The music and ambiance were perfect--it felt like I was in my own little world. Aside from the tacos, the plantains were great, especially with the dipping sauce. The street corn surpassed expectations, and the cucumber salad and fruit bowl were also delicious. Mika's service truly made this a night to remember. If you're having doubts, just come and experience it for yourself! read more

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Bartaco in Port Chester, NY. It's#bartacoMargaritaMarch at Bartaco and there's no better place to have marg than at Bartaco! Truly one of my favorite places ever, Bartaco has vacation vibes all year round. The margaritas this month are all built around Libélula tequila--their custom blend that's smooth, balanced, and made for sipping. The tacos, guac and bowls always hit the spot and I can't wait to go back! Dos piñas margarita: Libélula Joven Tequila + Dos Hombres Mezcal + Pineapple + Lime. Watermelon mint margarita: Libélula Joven Tequila + Watermelon Combier + Mint + Lemon. Guacamole and Chips: hand-mashed avocado, lime juice, serrano chiles, onions, and cilantro. Kale Chips: ancho chile seasoned and roasted kale chips w/ vietnamese inspired dipping sauce Esquites: sweet corn kernels tossed with cotija cheese in a creamy and tangy mayo sauce and topped with cayenne Sesame ribeye taco: shaved ribeye beef marinated in a sweet sesame-soy sauce, topped with spicy kimchi and cilantro Chile-lime shrimp taco: spicy and tangy chile-lime marinated shrimp resting on a crisp and bright jicama escabeche and finished with a zesty pepita salsa macha. Crispy oyster taco: shucked and fried oyster served over a remoulade sauce. Pork belly + crispy rice bowl: braised pork belly caramelized in sweet arbol chile glaze + sesame bean sprout salad + pickled red onions + crispy rice. chicken verde rice bowl: chile + herb marinated chicken + roasted corn + tortilla chips. read more

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Great tacos and the soup was delicious! Great place to dine near the waterfront Service was quick and courteous. Had a great meal/dining experience read more

Bartaco - chicken tortilla soup & kids fish taco on a Sunday lunch break - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Port Chester, New York

The atmosphere is great! Service was nice, and the tres leches dessert is good too. But the cons are the tacos were a hit or miss...Hudson Taco in Newburgh does a way better job with their food than this place, so I wouldn't return for the food again. Maybe for the bar atmosphere. read more

Bartaco - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Port Chester, New York

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We had Scarlett as our server and she was such a sweetheart! Her energy was very warm and inviting. We also had the pleasure of interacting with David as our bartender and he made phenomenal drinks. He truly understands his craft. We had an incredible experience all thanks to them. We will definitely be back!!! read more

The place is well known and loved, specially with their different locations. I hadn't been in one in years so it was nice to meet up with friends to have dinner and catch up. The place doesn't take reservations so it's probably a good idea to anticipate waiting and or get there early. We went of course on a Friday night, and it was packed but the wait time wasn't terrible so that was a win. It was 3 of us and we kinda already knew what we wanted so as soon as they seated us, we scanned the QR code at the table and went to town. The cool thing about that is that you can look at the menu that way, and order separately so no need to take out a calculator and divide the bill! The food did take a little bit of time to get to us and one of my friends actually got the wrong order, which was quickly solved so it was fine, the staff was really nice. I ordered a shrimp taco, a fish taco and a steak taco. The shrimp taco was tasty except... IT WAS SOOOO SPICY!! I couldn't fully appreciate the flavors :/ , the menu didn't say anything about having any spice, and as much as I enjoy spicy food, this was NOT enjoyable, it was beyond hot, so disappointing because it had such potential but it was torture, the spicy sauce should be on the side so you can adjust how much heat you want in your taco! .... So if you don't like anything spicy, avoid this taco at all cost! The fish taco was good, it had good flavor but nothing special, the steak taco was also ok, just ok, maybe I'm bias having a Mexican background but I've had better tacos, socially because of how overpriced they were. To drink I had still water and a grapefruit carbonated drink and that was refreshing. For dessert I went for the classic mint chocolate chip and again, nothing special, just ice cream in a cute little aluminum bowl. The place was packed, and the waiters/waitress were busy but they kept checking on us which was nice, the ambiance was chill, most people were dressed casual but others a bit more formal. The place is really cute, the lights in the ceiling give it a nice touch with the dimmed setting. I think this place is a nice and hip place to come for drinks or a good time with your friends, if you want something cute and upscale looking, you'd enjoy this place but if you are looking for quality of food for your buck, I'd honestly save my money and go somewhere else. Would I come back? Yeah I would, but probably not hungry lol . read more

The ambiance of the place is very chill beach vibes. The decor is like this as well. The service was good especially from the manager who kept checking in on us to make sure we were doing ok. The food is definitely the star. I had the cauliflower, mushroom, and chicken taco which were all filled with a bunch of flavor making me want a second round of each taco. The kale salad was delicious. The tres leche was also very good, not overly sweetened but just the right amount of everything in a cup. Definitely better second experience than my first. read more

Bartaco - tres leches - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Port Chester, New York

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Doesn't appear I ate at the same restaurant in that get the great reviews. Food cold and tasteless . Hard to believe I was there a year ago and enjoyed it but after last night I will never go back unfortunately. read more

Great service, awesome ambiance and vibe, I loved the tacos they were very filling, good food! read more

Bartaco - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Port Chester, New York

Got a take out order (ordered while I was shopping at costco and paying at checkout and thought the order would be ready rather quickly for 3 things (off-peak time around 3-4pm) but was quoted ~45 mins which was fair for a weekend, just noting so if you're contemplating placing a pick-up order, to order earlier). Got there 10-20 mins before the order would be ready but told them, and they were able to accommodate, thankfully, since we had a toddler in the car and were trying to time things right. We ordered the birria tacos, fish tacos and pozole soup. Servings are on the smaller side but taste was there. Enjoyed the pozole. If you dine in, nice vibes/decor, music is loud and the crowd is fairly vibrant. read more

Great spot with lively atmosphere. They have a big indoor and outdoor covered area for seating. There is a big parking lot right next to it with free parking. Lots of staff, the place is constantly busy. Ive only come during weekends for lunch, but it's consistently packed. You can order a bunch of individual tacos and other items. I like the fish taco and the guac. They have some rotating specials depending on the season. read more

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Great food... if you ever get a table. The quality of food and drink service is only hindered by the strange call ahead system they use, leaving folks standing around during the summer days waiting for tables when a reservation system would alleviate the problem. Getting back to the food - great variety of tacos and Mexican street food with drinks that are to die for. Their iced teas are wonderfully flavorful and unique, bringing just the right touch to an already solid menu. Initially, the lack of reservations and infinite waiting had me deliver a two-star rating but, in all fairness, no restaurant should be slammed for a poorly designed front end. Here's hoping that management is paying attention and that folks love the food but dislike the waiting process. Bar Taco is worth a trip if you are in the area - reasonably priced food located on a great waterfront property with a lovely outdoor seating area. read more

Always love a trip to bartaco! This was my first time at this location, but I love that no matter which you go to you're going to get the same quality ingredients and delicious margs! We sat at a couch right on the water and it was beautiful. The watermelon mint margarita special was delicious! The small guac and chips was perfect for 3 of us. We also got 3 tacos each and it was the perfect amount. I got the summer special chimmichurri ribeye and lobster tacos duo. I wish these were constants because they were SO good but hopefully they will be back next summer. I always loved the falafel taco so I had to get that too. I was catching up with friends and the staff was great about being attentive but also giving us time to catch up. It was a great dinner and I can't wait to come back soon! read more

I walked into Bar Taco thinking I was about to have a cute lil taco night... instead I walked into a crime scene with guac. The place was so dirty I thought they were filming an episode of "Kitchen Nightmares." Sticky tables, crumbs everywhere -- I half expected a raccoon to pop out and take my order. The service? Nonexistent. My server moved like their soul left their body three shifts ago. I asked for water, and by the time it came, I was emotionally dehydrated. The tacos tasted like sadness wrapped in a tortilla. Cold, bland, and somehow still greasy. I wouldn't feed that to a Sims character. Bar Taco needs an exorcism, not customers. 10/10 do NOT recommend unless you enjoy disappointment and questionable hygiene. read more

Great tacos and great service. On time food was on point and the specials were great.

Love Bartaco! Great vibe, good food, excellent service! What more does one want! The parking lot is a bit of a mess but you drive around and find parking ultimately read more

Food: Good -- nothing mind-blowing, but it hit the spot. Service: Super friendly and on point. Ambiance: Cute little spot right on the water -- can't beat the view. Value: Cheap and solid for what you get. Overall Rating: (4/5) Notes: Good food, great drinks, cute location. Not life-changing, but I'd come back without hesitation. read more

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Overpriced, poor service, the manager cussed out my mom for asking if the food was cooked using seed oils. Never seen anything like it. Never again. read more

They messed up my order. I ordered Steak Tacos and they gave me kimchi beef. I also asked for utensils so I could eat in the car and none were included. Overall not bad. 3.5. The ambiance upon entering wasn't bad, a large bar greets patrons upon entering, and seating outside has a nice waterfront view, weather permitting. Molly the manager on staff is great, when I arrived to pick up my take-out order I mentioned that my friend told me about this place so I came here. She shook my hand and said if there's anything I need to let her know. Very professional, very nice. I later tried the quesadillas, not bad. I would probably return if I were in the area. I would be willing to give bartaco another chance. read more

I need to express my utmost gratitude and commend the staff of Bar Taco for their efforts in making my special night so memorable!! Brianna, AJ, Juan, and all the staff are beyond fantastic and accommodating it's literally inexplicable the kind of service and support they provided on such short notice! We appreciate you all and thank you so much for your tireless work in constantly fulfilling my never-ending orders of cucumber margaritas!! We're so grateful for all of you thank you again for making the night unforgettable! read more

Came here on a Friday evening. Very crowded, as expected. The drinks were very good. I love the option to pay as you order from the menu. That was a real plus, especially if you have a large party. Everyone can pay for themselves and there will be no issues with the bill. The tacos were VERY small. Mine were a little cold but they were seasoned well. The prices were decent. Would I come back? Ehh i've had better tacos so not so sure I would visit again. Wasn't bad, but nothing spectacular. read more

I'm starting this review even before my tacos come out. All I've gotten is the sweet iced tea. And let me say that my expectations are HIGH because my reception at this place--my first time here--was nothing short of spectacular. The sweet woman who quickly walked out to greet me had such great demeanor, I thought she might be the owner. She asked my preference for a paper menu vs an online ordering system. Since you need to fill out the quantities, I opted to save the paper and do it on my phone. Since the place just opened (11am Monday), I had my pick of the place and sat at a 4 top right next to the water. Had I not looked at Yelp, bro... I'd probably have wound up at the Diner on Main Street. No thanks! Frankly, I'm amazed this place has only gotten 4 stars. It looks from reviews like they are plagued with some shoddy servers and bartenders, which could indicate a lack of management presence in the front of house at times. I'm so excited though. I ordered a couple of Brisket tacos, a couple of pork belly taco, a duck taco, a sesame ribeye taco, and a Tuna Tatako taco. The food took about 15 or 20 minutes to come out and out was worth every moment. Here are my thoughts: Brisket tacos: pretty good; meat a little dry. pork belly taco: very good. Roasted Duck taco: a little plain but OK. Sesame ribeye taco: DELISH! My favorite because of the kimchi (cabbage) topping. Tuna Tatako taco: my second favorite. The sauce on this is excellent. Served in lettuce wrap instead of a tortilla! I didn't add any extra sauce to any tacos... sometimes a little lime juice. You don't need to add anything to the Tuna... fantastic all by itself. I was fantasizing about working here while having lunch. That's how good my experience here was. Molly (the gal who originally greeted me) came by to check in with me just after I finished my first taco. Having owned restaurants of my own in the past, I can tell you that this place checked ALL the boxes. 2 additional servers introduced themselves to me during my meal, and I interacted with each of them twice. Service was great. Molly just came back, and seeing that I only finished half my carafe of Ice Tea, she brought over a disposable cup with ice and a biodegradable straw. I didn't even have to ask... she anticipated the need. That's what service is ALL ABOUT. Watch and learn, people! Such a shame I live about 40 minutes from this place (without traffic). I think this would be my new favorite spot. I might have to move. read more

Bartaco - Tuna Tatako in a lettuce wrap instead of a tortilla. Ingenious, and so excellent! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Port Chester, New York

I visited on a Saturday during lunch time and it was very busy but staff were attentive. The food is great I loved the seasonal menu the lobster taco was sooo good. Coco gelato is a must so delicious! read more

Bartaco - Lobster duo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Port Chester, New York

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Service is always friendly. The vibe is upbeat, sometimes loud, but happy energy. Food is delicious!! Oyster tacos are the best!!

Great food, kind staff, and plenty of seating. My friend and I shared chips and salsa plus guacamole, and she got two tacos plus street corn, and I got the chicken verde rice bowl. There is an enclosed patio with heat lamps and I think they have blankets, plus other outdoor seating that is exposed, and there is of course, indoor seating. Joined the online waitlist as they don't take reservations, but it didn't seem necessary, as my friend and I arrived at noon on a Sunday and there was no wait for a table. Not sure if it's much busier on other days or in warmer weather, but today, there was no wait. As a note, you check off what you want to order on the menu, and if you need anything at any time, there is a sign you place on a part of the table that sticks up to alert the staff that you need something. There is a big parking lot, which is helpful, as parking could otherwise be difficult in the area. read more

Great food and drink, excellent waterfront location and service always a go to for me

After a couple of years we're back enjoying the nautically themed Bartaco of Port Chester. Yes, they are still serving up fresh delicious tacos that we love: crispy baja fish, fried oyster, shrimp, duck, pork belly, with luscious green chunky guacamole + chips along with ice cold resposado margaritas adorned with freshly squeezed limes. This time we tried their awesome chopped salad with well seasoned roasted chicken - it is delicious! **Music is still good** **The place is fun. There's outdoor seating with heated lamps!** *Our servers made us feel welcome again!* :) **Thanks for reading!** read more

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Quality taco spot with a casual/upscale vibe. The ambiance is pretty easy going. You can order on your own from your phone and the food comes out as it is ready. The method is super convenient for groups. You can order on your own or split the check through one order. If you get hungry you can always go back for more! The duck quesadilla was one of my favorites. Crispy and flavorful duck with melty cheese and a side of this duck sauce. Super great! For the tacos, my two favorites were the pork belly and sesame ribeye. The shrimp was ok, not my favorite. Great for a date or friends night out! read more

Bartaco - Tacos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Port Chester, New York

My first tim dinning and my had the crispy oyster taco and the ahi tuna rice bowl. The ingredients were very fresh, the presentation lovely, but all too sweet. I finished the taco, and the vegetables and tuna in the rice bowl. The rest was just too sweet to continue. I might try them again but there's no rush. read more

Great fish tacos and great service all around. Nice views in the summer! Great service and nice staff!

Food was great for Mexican designed for white people. Service would have better if rosemary Kennedy was our waitress. Chairs were way too low my back hurt for a day and a half after being there for a couple hours. Drinks were good. Although they came after the food. Would have been a good place to meet women if I was single though. read more

Mika is the best waitress! So attentive and the food is so fresh and delicious. Would go back just for her!

I came on a very busy holiday weekend evening. Bartaco is one of the only establishments open past 9pm on Sundays in town. The bar was incredibly packed, and the music was loud. It was hard to find a bartender who would take our order. It took a very long time for my margarita to be made. It was tasty, but I got rosé the second time to reduce the wait time. Bar is first come first serve. I'm not sure how food seating works, but it was also pretty packed. My friends and I ended up drinking outside. I liked perching by the water, though there are also Adirondack chairs situated for chatting. One extra star to the bartender who came to find me outside after I left my card at the bar. He didn't have to find me, and the gesture was deeply appreciated. read more