NO CHORIZO TACOS. SO DISAPPOINTED. Now onto the amazing part. Ordered plantains for the first time here. So incredibly delicious. The sauce was . I ordered my second favorite taco, pork belly read more

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I used to rave and love this place, and the last few times we have been the experience has not been the same. For the Baja fish the portion of fish is smaller, the toppings are more sparse. I didn't get any pickled onion or cilantro. The tuna used to be large slices and now they are small squares. The margarita carafe was flavorful but lacking in tequila. But we are still paying the same prices. For two people we paid $245. This may be our last visit since it wasn't great. read more

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Honestly it's just okay, especially for the price tag. What's great about bartaco is that they're wonderful with allergies. They know what's in their food, which is refreshing. We got takeout from bartaco, and their online system is great with allergies and preferences. Most things can be made gluten free. We ordered the cotija dip and the 4 pack of carne asada tacos. I'm not sure, but I expected the dip to be warm? But it was basically blended cold corn for $7.50. The tacos are priced a bit better as a 4 pack, and they had great flavor. But I wouldn't want to pay $4.25 for a tiny carne asada taco in the restaurant. Probably won't be back unless I'm really craving a taco. read more

Came here during the week and it was semi busy, but they were able to find us two seats outside. I didn't mind because it was too hot that day. Ordered a watermelon Marg, tacos, and kale salad. Everything came out pretty quickly, including the drinks. Was able to enjoy the food all together instead of waiting for items to come out one at a time. Our server that night was great and kept checking on us to make sure we are good. Sometimes when things get busy, I have to flag someone to assist. Bar taco has been consistent the last few times I've been there. read more

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Finally getting out to the Weha strip, we stopped at Bartaco on a Sunday night. The seating was really comfortable with such a soothing calm environment. We were greeted by our waitress Tiffany, who was a very prompt in reaching out to us if we needed anything. We explained that it was our first time and she was quick to give recommendations on popular items which she was right! They were great. One of the most refreshing salads I've had and plantains were so warm and savory with a sauce that paired really well. Our drinks came out fresh and made perfectly. I love mojitos so I jump at the opportunity to try a signature of the restaurant. I was taken back at how much of a kick there was with the lime. I love lime! Would definitely recommend I'm sure other nights are busier but I personally loved the calm date night kind of experience. Thank you for a great time and I hope the pictures display how great the food really is! read more

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The staff was nice & the food was tasty, but unfortunately the flow of service was executed so poorly that our experience at bartaco was overwhelmingly annoying. All of our food came out at drastically different times, with one of us receiving her food a good 20 minutes before the next person. One of us ordered a singular fish taco that came about 30 minutes after the rest of us had finally received our food. What a journey. Drinks were forgotten, food was mixed up, & overall it was just kinda a disaster. While the staff was super nice, this should've been one of those situations in which some items were taken off of our bill. The pork belly + crispy rice bowl was tasty (braised pork belly in sweet arbol chile glaze, sesame bean sprout salad, pickled red onions, crispy rice) but the portion was so itty bitty it was a almost shocking. I probably would not return if I was in the area again. read more

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The service was great the pork belly Taco was wonderful I'm very sad they got rid of the mushroom Taco that I absolutely loved it was one of my favorite things on the menu they replaced it with a different mushroom taco which is definitely not as good. They have good street corn good margaritas I was really in love with this place. I wish they'd bring back those mushroom tacos. If you go here around dinner time you're going to have a long wait. read more

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It should be noted, when it's around 8:00, this place reaches 90 decibals. Seems like a great place to party and drink. Host and waitress were great, very friendly, informative, and helpful, especially with allergy concerns. We did however, originally receive the wrong tacos (not allergy safe) which we didn't eat because we were waiting for the other people at our table to receive their food (it was about 10 minutes). It made us a little nervous thinking that the allergic people in the group could have gotten sick. Food itself was pretty good! Do yourself a favor and get a ton of the pork belly tacos, they were delicious. I did, however, find and chew a plastic cap of some kind in my taco. read more

Love coming to west Hartford and getting tacos at bar taco ! Located right in the center it's the perfect place to grab drinks and hang with the girls ! The staff was wonderful very attentive and got our orders as quickly as possible ( for a packed Friday night !) The drinks were amazing I love the passion fruit margarita ! Soo good And I love the tacos you can't go wrong ! I got the chicken , mushrooms , cauliflower and brussle sprout tacos which were all really good! I was not a fan of the street corn though :/ ! Overall 4/5 fun environment , good food , loud music and wonderful staff ! Will def be back for another fun Friday night ! read more

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Fun place, with a big dinning area. Got right in. Menus or QR code menu, fun little cards fill out to order. Fast Friendly Service. Menu full of flavorful bites. Wonderful drink menu. Non alcohol Berry Colada really creamy smooth burst of flavor. Chicken Tortila Soups was my favorite. Amazing soup. Plantains were sweat and crispy edge. Carne Asada tacos were amazing Great food read more

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We wanted to celebrate our anniversary with our teens. We love their tacos and apps. Churros are their all time favorite. It's fun to order with a piece of paper and pencil , checking whatever each one wants. I think the kids love the experience itself. It was crowded when we went here. I have been to Bartaco in North Carolina and Westport CT. The ambience is not as pretty as the others but the location is still quite good. read more

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So so good! Everything on the menu was so yummy and the ambiance was great! The service was amazing as well - honestly nothing bad to say! Would definitely come back! All the tacos looked so good! read more

We have been going to Bartaco for years! Pleasantly surprised to have seen some changes to the menu and seeing some old favorites return. I absolutely love the convenience of ordering on your phone and not having to flag anyone down when you'd like to place multiple orders of tacos or sides. In all our years visiting Bartaco we have never had a bad experience, the food has always been deliciously on point. Highly recommend the pork belly taco, I could eat an endless supply! Another favorite is the cauliflower taco which is surprisingly "meaty" for being a veggie taco. Definitely can't miss out on the street corn and green salsa! Overall a fantastic spot for a date night, outing with friends, business meeting. Service is always great... friendly and attentive. read more

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Visited Bartaco multiple times and each time was a great experience! Even during busy times the seating was provided quickly. The tacos are amazing and I like that you can mix and match them. read more

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great tacos and street food options and even better service. our service was so friendly and accommodating and our tacos were delicious! the birria duck quesadillas were also a standout - juicy, flavorful and a must try. the esquites were also very good and the perfect side to our tacos. read more

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Bartaco, I love you. But please make your tacos bigger. Overall the ambience is beautiful and service is fast. Pork belly was my favorite. read more

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In my opinion, bartaco consistently has great food and even better tacos. Whether you're in Port Chester NY, Westport CT, Boulder CO or in Seaport Boston I've never been unhappy. This was my first time at the West Hartford location. It's in a cute little area surrounded by shops. Parking on a Saturday may not be easy, if you want to skip the circling and pay to park, you can walk over from the public lot about a 1/2 block away. The food as always was tasty, fresh and consistent. The only issue we had was with the margaritas. (And to be honest, it's really one of the only reasons I go.) This day they varied from order to order. Some were way too sour, some weren't even what we ordered , some had too much agave, and they would alternate between salt and no salt. (I had asked for no salt.) Very unpredictable. We were only there for a few hours, and it was the same bartender at the bar, so consistency seems to be an issue with the cocktails. read more

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Bartaco in West Hartford is too fun! I went with a large group of girls and we had a blast! We had delicious appetizers including cheesy corn and fried plantains which were so yummy. We were able to split the checks individually so props to the servers for keeping track of all that. I'm vegetarian so I got the mushroom, brussel sprout and cauliflower tacos which were all fabulous and packed with flavor in every bite. My only critique is that the music is loud and the environment is dark so if you are hard of seeing or hearing then this place might not be for you. But other than that it's so fun and tasty. read more

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Delish!! Super fun ambiance and loved the easy order with filling out the order checklist sheet. Great service and great location downtown. read more

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Food and service was good, the wait on a Saturday night is wild so just plan accordingly!

My girlfriend and I visited, I t was on a rainy day, tacos were tasty the atmosphere was warm and inviting the drinks were smashing we ordered twice definitely recommend read more

Tacos were yummy but overall attention to detail is lacking. Tables outside are slanted, sticky, and dirty. Patio smells like garbage from spilled food. Napkins and menus on patio floor not picked up. Staff didn't tell us which tacos were which. No utensils at our table. Brought us a beer in a can with a glass on the side, except it was a short glass filled with ice. Chips were about 300x too salty. read more

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So I have been in the restaurant business for over 35 years and done pretty much every job, so I do know good restaurants but occasionally there comes along a restaurant that just completely blows you mind and shocks you. This is one of those. Inside is incredibly clean, and the mood is very positive. The employees were all smiles and hustling doing there jobs . The food is so incredibly fresh and the duck is some of the best ever. Couple things I absolutely love about the bar is they have a card you can put out if you need a bartender. Also every drink gets fresh juice from limes, lemons, ect. You can tell this places cares about there food, customers, and most importantly there staff. You can tell they have excellent management and guilty standards read more

Bartaco is the hotspot in Weha. Its consistency has made this place a go to for Tacos any day of the week. Especially now in the summer featuring the surf and turf and retro pork and pineapple tacos. The surf and turf is a lobster steak combo that has a perfect summer feel and taste. The Baja fish taco and crispy shrimp tacos are also a favorite with a crispy crunch and coleslaw that makes your tastebuds happy. They also are currently featuring a watermelon basil margarita that tastes like a jolly rancher! The churros are a classic and comes with a deep dark chocolate and a sweet vanilla dip that you can never go wrong with. I always enjoy a good night out at Bartaco and the server Charise is the best!! read more

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Customer service matters. I dined in for lunch on Wednesday, July 29. I had taken the day off to enjoy the beach, but with the rain, I decided to treat myself to lunch instead. I ordered a Reposado margarita, and Nick, following his manager's direction, informed me that the restaurant was out of its house Reposado. I was then told there would be an upcharge to substitute a different Reposado. That is not the level of customer service I expect. If you're out of the liquor you normally use for a house margarita, the customer shouldn't be responsible for paying more because of an inventory issue. A comparable substitute should be provided at the original price. Situations like this are an opportunity to show great hospitality. Instead of passing the added cost on to the customer, absorb it, make the drink as ordered, and restock your inventory as quickly as possible. It's a small gesture that leaves a lasting positive impression. read more

Had been coming here for about 15 years. This time , restaurant was about 70% occupancy. Decent, not crowded. Service, Great, as usual. Food, the worse in 15 years. Ordered a rice bowl, rice had a consistency of being reheated several times. They brought the appetizer at the end, birria tacos were burnt. Like the place, but from time to time, like this one, something fails. read more

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We were visiting my Mom and went here for lunch. It's a chain but was great. I'd love it if they opened by me. Service was friendly and quick. We wanted a light lunch so we each got 3 tacos. Soft tacos and very tasty. We had fish, pork, duck, and beef all yummy. Liked the ambience of the place. Well worth a stop in my opinion. read more

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Bartaco sometimes has delicious food. Other times the food is... I got a kids meal tonight and my fish in the taco was around the size of half of my thumb. And then the corn... let's just say I only ate a little bit of it. Also, I asked for no red popper flakes on the cucumber salad, and there was red pepper flakes. This was a takeout order read more

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My adult daughters have raved about this establishment for quite awhile. While visiting this weekend, I had my first opportunity to try it out. I must say they were spot on. The restaurant is large, loud and popular. Nevertheless, the waitstaff was friendly and efficient. They do tend to rely on QR ordering but were more than willing to help in person. The variety of tacos offered was excellent and I particularly loved the pork belly option as well as the Baja fish. The flavors were fresh and elevated beyond a typical offering. While I did not try them personally, my daughters raved about margaritas. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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4.5 stars. I was craving tacos and we were in town, so this place popped up on Yelp. There was a packed patio area but we decided to dine inside. The place was pretty busy on a Saturday a little after lunchtime; however, service was great. The hostess/server brought us water and explained the ordering process. They had a unique setup where you order on their website by scanning the QR code. They have regular menus also. We placed the orders and the appetizer came out in two minutes, super fast service. It was an order of fresh cooked tortilla chips and guacamole, it was authentic and tasty. I ordered three tacos, they were about 4 inches wide which the hostess explained prior. The flavors I chose were: -seared chorizo: ground pork with sweet onion, cilantro, smoky red chimichurri sauce -glazed pork belly: with spicy arbol chili sauce -baja fish: spicy tempura battered cod with chipotle slaw These were so good and a good price. The flavors intermingled with my taste buds. They had three different hot sauces on the tables; those were jalapeno, roja, and habanero. I did notice that they were a little bit disorganized; they mixed my husband's tacos with mine so we had to figure out which ones were which. Aside from that, everything was great. The margarita and food were 5 stars; I liked that I was able to pick the type of alcohol and mix; I had a perfect margarita and it was $10.50, which was a good price compared to the $13+ most places are charging now. I looked forward to going back for more tacos and cocktails! read more

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This was my 1st time at this location, I usually go to West Port. Hartford traffic overwhelms me but things went smooth this trip. There is parking in the from and back but you have to pay at the meter. Unfortunately it didn't work for me, so I had to download the app to pay. I walked into what I thought was Bartaco but it it was Barcelona. Apparently the two are right in front and behind each other. Bartaco is in the front lol. The ambiance in both was top tier lol. Once I got to the right establishment I was immediately greeted and asked where I'd like to sit. Everything was clean and very nice. After I chose my sit, I was asked how I'd like to order and if I was aware of the QR code and dragon card. I replied yes and placed my order through the qr. typically I'm used to not having many interactions with staff this way, but that was different here. The manager checked in and asked if everything with my order went okay. I pointed out that the price was a lil higher. When we checked I realized I ordered 2 street corns. He offered to take one off but I said I was okay, if e could just send the 2nd to go. I ordered Korean Bbq Ribeye Rice Bowl, Pork Belly taco, Street Corn, Pineapple Express and Churros. Each dish was brought out by a server that confirmed the order and greeted me with a smile. This was my 1st time trying a rice bowl and the Pineapple Express. The bowl was yummy but the kimchi was way too salty. When I removed it, everything else was perfect. The tacos are really small, like you can finish them in one bite, so I usually order 3. Pork Belly is my favorite. I love the flavor and the texture of the meat. The Street Corn is elote which I love. It's the perfect combination of salty and sweet. The Pineapple Express was a 10 out of 10! If I wasn't driving would've ordered another one. The flavor was delicious and is was not weak! The churros are always top tier. Perfectly crispy, warm and sweet. They come with two sauces. I find the chocolate to be overpowering. Very strong like dark chocolate meets expresso. The vanilla is lightly sweet yet very flavorful. You can taste the vanilla bean. The manager and other staff checked on me several times. The customer service was top tier. I highly recommend and I will be back to try something new. Especially that Tres Leches! read more

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We popped in for a beer and were quickly dissuaded when we read the margarita menu. It looked so authentic it mandated a snack. Fresh offerings topped the list. Our bartender was wonderful and shared her recommendations while a server brought hot, crunchy tortillas. The ceviche arrived chilled and scrumptious. We watched as a bar back squeezed 45 limes for food and fresh drinks. The decor is simple, country and comfortable. read more

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Is our Mother's day tradition. Never disappoints. Service is always prompt and friendly. Tacos are so good. The atmosphere is so chill and laid back. Very airy and " beachy" Don't skip dessert the churros and dips are sooo good! read more

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I really don't have many words to describe how damn good this place is, everything wise. But I'll say this: Korean BBQ ribeye rice bowl ah yes. (The bowl is incredible) read more

Miss the cauliflower with Romesco sauce. Vegetarian options are getting limited, almost all my anniversaries and birthday celebrations ,I choose to visit the bar taco in West Hartford, me and my family are regulars and we consider bartaco is our regular rituals for any occasions, but last night I was in a mood to eat cauliflower and mushroom taco, sad to know that they don't serve mushroom taco anymore. Being a vegetarian I had only two options cauliflower and falafel, not a big fan of falafel, so ended up eating the trio dip and chips along with plantain and two cauliflower tacos. Please bring back the bold flavors. My husband tried the new Kimchi he wasn't a big fan of it, kimchi eaten alone is good not in a combination with Taco. He took a bite and didn't want to eat the rest. Sorry for not taking a pic before the bite. read more

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We ordered take out after a yard goats game. I ordered a crispy shrimp four pak and my wife ordered a tai pork belly bowl. The shrimp tacos were a bit pricey at $18 a shot. It definitely wasn't worth the price. Four "raw" shells with breaded shrimp minced onion and cilantro. No lime...might have made all the difference with a few slices of that. Also no sauce. Extremely dry. The bowl wasn't much better. without kimchi. Wife thought it was way too spicy. Not going to return. Guess it's a "specialty" taco place not necessarily an authentic Mexican place. A bit disappointing. read more

Great tacos, but first you must navigate their ridiculous online menu, even when seated at a table. So when I'm dining with friends, the first 15 minutes of conversation shouldn't be us all trying to figure out how to order via the restaurant's app, while servers are just standing around chit chatting. Right? We'll that's what we experienced and it was beyond frustrating. Here are the ridiculous steps. First, the person paying must scan a QR code, enter their credit card info and then share another QR code from his/her phone with everyone else at the table. Then each person orders on their phone. But there's another trick they don't tell you, after you complete your order, you need to wait for a text. Then take the code from the text and enter it back in the app, or your order times out. How lovely. Who came up with this system, an angry IT nerd? Not sure about others, but that's not "service", that's work. In fact, it's what most of us hate doing at work, jumping through hoops for the IT department. And again, while my group navigated this bizarre system, two servers were just standing there enjoying a pleasant conversation. Now the worst part (yeah, just getting started here), because each order was placed separately on individual phones, the food came out at different times for each person. How wonderful. And because one person in our group (me), didn't see the text with a verification code, my food never came. It was long after others were finished that the error was realized. Another bizarre outcome of this insane system, instead of a server coming around and asking if we wanted a round of drinks, those in our party that were more tech savvy, ordered additional drinks, while others didn't think to do so until after additional rounds showed up. Seriously, how does this make for a good dining experience? It doesn't. Not at all. It actually took over our conversation, rather than enjoying a more pleasant, personal conversation. Food, yeah they make a good taco, but I would trade standing in line for 30-60 minutes at Los Tacos No.1 for this silly, inhumane digital app any day. read more

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This franchise know how to be consistent and repeatable at every location I have visited. Expect good tacos, good drinks and great service. Music was playing great music and not so overpowering where it drowns out a conversation. Had a great time and enjoyed my meal(visit) immensely! read more

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It was super easy and convenient to split checks and order quickly/ add to an order with the QR code/ ordering on the phone. Service was super quick. Food was all pretty good, although portions are on the smaller side, would not count on leftovers, though the quality was quite good. Price did not seem too over the top, got some corn, salad, and sangria for under $30, tacos averaged around $4 a taco for our group. Overall a fun hangout spot, clean with nice decorations in a popular strip of West Hartford area. read more