Went here with some friends to begin our series of New Year's festivities. Tip: You need to park across the street in the garage and then walk behind the cluster of brick buildings in the direction of the river and you will find it. Bartaco's atmosphere is casual and light. Service is friendly. We didn't join the wait list for a table in advance and so the wait time would have been about 30 mins. We opted to eat at the bar, which offers full service. Bartaco definitely caters to a college-aged crowd, but the tacos are fresh and delicious. Here's how ordering works: You check off the items your whole party wishes to order on a slip of paper and give it to your server. My favorite was the crispy oyster taco, which features two fried oysters served with a remoulade and topped with a yummy lemon parsley slaw. The carne asada taco was also a hit and the cilantro popped as it was super fresh. read more

This is a perfect location for relaxed dining and a great vibe plus view! The staff is very accommodating and super friendly! Let's start with the guacamole and "chips"! This is a must, just get it, you won't be disappointed. The tacos.... Good. The fried fish taco -- slapped! You are next to the water and the location is beautiful on any day, especially in the evening! read more

Bartaco - Westport - guacamole + chips (not spicy) - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Take-out has NEVER been ready for me when it was indicated it would be. I show up 20 minutes past the indicated time because I know they are notorious for running behind, and they rudely say (with no apology), 15-20 minutes more. 40 minutes past your indicated pick-up time means either hire more people or get a better ordering platform. And the guac is less than one inch of a serving for $6.95 and they forgot the chips. Done with this place. read more

Apparently I am not the only one with food poisoning from the Baja fish tacos. The ambience and flavors of bar taco are as I remember them years ago, but given the food quality standards, it will be a while before I try again. read more

Food and deserts good, especially the cucumber salad and tres leches. I like the idea of carafe drinks, but I dont think the quantity adds up to the price, you get more ordering individual drinks. Recommend they revisit that concept. Also lettuce wraps are nice touch. Overall good time and nice vibe. read more

One of my favorite Tex-Mex places in CT. Fish tacos are incredibly good, as is the elote and the drinks are pretty nice. Wait staff is attentive but like all of their locations, it can be incredibly busy and loud at times. Overall, great food but the ambiance, depending on volume, can be overwhelming. read more

This place has the absolute BEST tacos! The pork belly and mushroom tacos are melt in your mouth delicious . Better than Chefs Kiss! I'm obsessed! My mouth waters just thinking about them! Their margaritas are so good too! This place is right on the water with great inside and outside seating. You order from your phone with a QR code but they still come to your table and bring you water and make sure you are alright which I really like. You can also ask for a paper menu. You can pay through the app on your phone or with the server as well. This place will always be my favorite! read more

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When your GPs takes you here and says "arrived" and you are puzzled and confused because you cannot see the restaurant, just park and walk behind the brick buildings towards the water. I arrived on a beautiful late Saturday afternoon and was informed there was a 30 min wait for a table (make a reservation ahead) but I was easily able to get a seat at the bar. The bartender does ask for a card (and ID), but there was no extra service charge that I noticed on my final bill. That is how it should be. I ordered a margarita and love that the lime juice is squeezed right then and there; it was a superb and fresh tasting margarita! I was given a slip of paper to check off menu items to order, which I thought was brilliant. I ordered the street corn off the cob ( note that website menu differs from actual menu) and it came straight away. It was fine, but not sure I would get again. A while later the sesame ribeye and roasted duck tacos arrived. Both were moist and full of flavor, and the roasted duck just blew me away. I would come here again just for this. The tacos looked to be small, but were filled with lots of meat and I was more than satisfied. There were 3 bottled sauces that I did try but did not use on my taco, yet I do appreciate they are avaible and all are really good. Decor is nice and outside dining area seems very lovely with views of the Saugatuck river and bridge. The staff was bustling and hard working, but noticed none smiled or joked with each other or customers. They sure worked non stop. However, they were all professional and courteous. The restrooms and the establishment were clean and all seemed to run smoothly, which is impressive with the amount of continuous traffic. I will return and do recommend. read more

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This Bartaco is for sure better than the Orlando spot, had a really great rice bowl. Need to go back.

We had a terrible experience with take out. The beef/steak tacos had hardly any meat and the beef tasted old and chewy. Really, really bad. The shrimp tacos had a spicy flavor that tasted more like a south Indian spice, almost like cumin, and not what was described, and again extremely small portion. The only thing we liked was the cucumber salad. One star for the cucumber salad and the employees we encountered were pleasant. Disappointing as we have had previous experiences that were fine. Mostly drinks, apps and guacamole. Parking lot is a nightmare and was almost hit by someone driving the wrong way. read more

Cute Tex Mex place in Westport. Stopped in for a quick bite at the bar. Loved the freshly squeezed juice they make their cocktails with. Service was friendly and prompt. I tried the Duck and Shrimp tacos. Both were delicious! The hot sauces were a nice addition to spice things up a bit. read more

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Small not very full, but tasty tacos. These are a 2-3 small bite type of tacos, but each one I've had has been flavorful and well presented. This isn't my go-to taco spot, but it does the job on the fly. read more

INCREDIBLE place with such a great ambiance! The food was incredible and so fresh. I loved that there was a wide variety of tacos. The drinks were great and everyone working was extremely wonderful. Someone recommended this place and I cannot wait to go back! It looks like it would be awesome during summertime with the outdoor ambiance. read more

Bartaco - Westport - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

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Had Eva as a server and she was so awesome. Made sure our fatasses got all of our many dishes and laughed and joked about how much we all love bar taco. We Eva read more

Bartaco - Westport - Cazuela drunk and churros - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

I enjoy going to Bartaco and like this location right by the water. The wait time can be a bit so be prepared for that. The inside of the restaurant is super cute. I'll usually order tacos and a drink which never disappoints. read more

Bartaco - Westport - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

I had a great evening here at the bar! The drinks were fabulous and Alejandro, the bartender made the perfect margarita! We tried many kinds of tacos including duck, chicken, Baja fish and cauliflower. My favorite was the Baja fish which was really crunchy with a nice slaw on top. All were delicious and done perfectly. It was a lot of fun and we will be back! read more

Bartaco - Westport - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Great tacos, confusing ordering system. The food at Bar Taco is delicious and relatively affordable for the area. You can down a good 5-6 tacos if you're hungry, though. We tried the chorizo, Baja fish, crunchy shrimp, and ribeye - the ribeye was probably the favorite. The ordering system there is so complex and caused issues. We had food put on the table that wasn't ours, and that was then taken away. Our order wasn't properly entered. For those that don't know, you can either order using their QR code or by marking down on a paper what you want. We did the latter and that seemed to mess it all up. Just kind of confusing why they would use a complicated system if it doesn't work. Ah well, we'll be back as the food was great. read more

I've been to a couple Bartacos and the food is consistent across locations. This location is really nice, especially the seating overlooking the water. Service was attentive and patient - we took a little bit to decide what we wanted. People really love this chain and it's good don't get me wrong, I just don't think it's worth all the hype. My tacos on this day were really really spicy - caught me in the throat spicy and I do eat and love hot and spicy food but this was a little much. We also got guacamole and chips to start and the guac was very sour and lacking in other flavors, and the cups were just whole corn tortillas that I guess had been fried. Didn't love that presentation - you have to break up the chips to eat the guac. The prices were really reasonable though - and it was a nice spot for meeting up with an old friend and having time to chat and catch up. Overall nothing wrong with it but also nothing all that unique or amazing either. read more

Bartaco - Westport - Tuna Takato - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

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First time visiting Bartaco, wasn't told how to order food when we first arrived... we quickly learned you need to scan the QR code on the table... and order yourself. Apparently there are also paper menus, but you need to ask for them....How could I ask if we didnt have anyone at the table? The Chips for salsa and quac come in a full size like pita. Very salty and You have to break it yourself. Had sangria and a margarita both were ok. Tacos were okay. read more

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Had a great meal at bartaco. The pork belly with crispy rice was really good, and all the tacos were solid--baja fish, roasted duck, carne asada, mojo pork carnitas, and the retro chicken tinga. The street corn was a nice side, and both margaritas (spicy and the "green") were well made. Our server was also really attentive, which made the experience even better. Overall, everything tasted good and the visit was great. read more

The food was delicious and my server Eva was super sweet and gave us great service! The music and atmosphere all very good!

I've been to the Bartaco in Boston and had a lovely experience. I will NEVER try to dine at the one in Westport ever again. Here is why: - Parking is a nightmare. You cannot get a spot here during the day or at night. You will probably need to park across the street, in the covered lot. Not great if you have a few kids to get over to the restaurant and you are solo parenting. - The wait times are ridiculous. Even if you call or email ahead to be put in the waitlist, it's still ridiculous. - After standing at the host stand without any acknowledgement from anyone running around there for about 5 mins, the host showed up. I asked if we could sit in the lovely outdoor area, where there looked to be 2-3 tables open. I was told that I would have a 20-30 mins wait time for that area. This is after already putting myself on the 30min waitlist ahead of my arrival. I said no thank you and we sat at another table, indoors, but close by to where I originally wanted to sit. No one was sat at that area for the duration of our meal there. Even after using the restroom and leaving, no one had been sat there. I thought that was really disappointing and sitting outside was the main reason that I had wanted to eat at Bartaco in the first place. It was not packed inside either. - The waitstaff is very young and need more management on the floor, directing them. There is a lot of running around and busywork happening, even when there are many empty tables. It's about focusing on the right areas of service, not just service service service. - I was automatically charged for a large guacamole with two sauce sides without being asked if I wanted them. I have young children who don't want to eat spicy sauces. If I had realized there was an option to order the guacamole without being charged for the sauces, I would have made my preference clear. But when you are trying to manage 3 kids, solo, at the table, while trying to order at the same time, you're only going to have so much attention to detail. - The kids meal is great here. It came out quickly. My two, very small, "adult" street tacos took almost 25 mins to come out. My children were practically done eating by the time my food came out and I didn't get to enjoy eating with them, instead, I had to wolf them down while managing them being finished with their food. - The bathroom was pretty dirty. I didn't feel comfortable using it. - I think my server could tell that I wasn't happy and she tried to "friendly-away" my vibe, but I was already so disappointed by the whole experience. I'm never going back here. It was a waste of time and money. It's a shame because the location is very picturesque and the food is decent. But, there are other Mexican venues in the area that are much better than this one. read more

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Consistent and yummy! No reservations can lead to long wait times, so definitely block out some time to wait for a table, especially on popular nights (Friday, Saturday). read more

This is my favorite bartaco location in the area! The seating by the water is beautiful and comfortable. The staff, especially the host, were extremely friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu and process. The online ordering makes it a great place for large groups because you can all have your own tab and order as fast or slow as you'd like! My favorite is the ribeye which I got in bowl form. The rice is flavorful and the veggies were fresh. The margaritas are always on point and tangy. read more

Bartaco - Westport - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

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the food was amazing! my server Eva was so kind and gave us great service. Overall great service and food.

Everything works well there. The food is good the beer is cold and the service was great also read more

When asking what can improve that would be service. I tried to place an order today the app and online kept saying error. So I decided to call it in a woman answered and said she had to walk over to the POS to help place the order but instead was left on hold for 10 mins until I hung up. read more

This is an update from a previous negative review. The staff at Bar Taco were knowledgeable and friendly. NIck, the manager, was accommodating and helpful. We ordered many things, some of the stand outs were the kale Caesar, duck barría, pork belly taco, and many more. Everything was fantastic. My family is very picky and there wasn't one complaint or criticism among them. That's a real win! The place is bustling and has a great patio. Call ahead to sit outside! read more

our girl eva did us right. Keep us full, drinking, and content the entire night. Great tacos, great atmosphere, and just fun overall. Def recommend. read more

We love our girl Eva took great care of us and was super friendly. We love our bar taco trips but she made our experience super special!!

Fish Tacos = Food Poisoning. I was a fan of Bartaco for years--that was until I recently visited the restaurant and ordered the Baja tacos. Two hours after leaving, I became violently ill from food poisoning and spent the entire night / early morning vomiting. Unacceptable. Clearly, the kitchen staff / this restaurant is no longer concerned with storing their seafood at the mandated temperatures to prevent foodborne illness (either that or I was served spoiled seafood). Regardless, I was the only one at my table who ate these tacos, and I was the only one who ended up with food poisoning. Figures I was the one who recommended that we go to Bartaco to my group and clearly now regret that decision. To the management team at Bartaco I advise that you get your kitchen in order, before you continue to make MORE PEOPLE SICK. 2/7/25 UPDATE The business owner has the audacity to reply to my review, claiming that they "take these matters very seriously." Yet, when I emailed the owner, Michael, at the provided email msobelman@bartaco.com on 1/24/25, he never had the decency to respond. Clearly, this owner is only concerned with saving face in public and couldn't care less about actually addressing the situation. If an owner cannot be bothered to reply to an email after 14 days, it speaks volumes about how this restaurant is operated. read more

O' Bartaco You are the suns embrace Burning fervently in my heart Of course, you take first place O' Bartaco You are like stars at night Bringing peace into the world blessing of fine delight O' Bartaco I indeed love your food Your ambiance and service Put me in perfect mood O' Bartaco my heart rests heavy To leave this fine review I fear others who find this place will crowd my path to you (My heart doth passionately yearn for your churros) Thank you Emily for being our amazingest server!!! read more

O' Bartaco Art thou a facilitator of relation With five star staff Who make you laugh In an air of ambiance Conducive to a seance But do not fear There are no ghosts here Only delectable pork rear Thank you Emily for being an amazing server! read more

While the overall experience was not what we have to come to expect, our waitress Emily went above and beyond to make sure that my group had a good time. Going on a busy Friday night had the kitchen making mistakes and missing parts of the order and dessert taking an EXTRA amount of time to be delivered, Emily did a great job of accommodating the group and getting manager input into the Bill. Adding to this was the bonus "coupons" for purchasing gift cards earlier in the year. The register seemed to think they were expired and wouldn't accept them. However closer inspection revealed that they did not of fact expire. Another manager discussion and we were all taken care of. Believe me this is not normal for Bartaco on general let alone this location. Thank you to Emily and the managers for making it right at the end of the night. read more

Highly recommend bartaco. Very causal dining but the food was fresh and delicious. I had all the seafood tacos except the shrimp. My favorite was by far the crispy oyster taco. The chips and quac was delicious as well. Service was good and the waitress explained how their dining works. Ambiance is nice laid back. I did notice the tables were clean but coaches especially was not. Overall I would visit again. read more

Bartaco - Westport - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Amazing vibe! The service here is excellent, awesome waiters, and food comes really quick. To top it all off the food is delicious and would totally recommend to anyone! Great place to stop by for lunch, dinner etc. read more

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my favorite tacos are the steak tacos with no cheese and the guacamole and chips. I also like the coloring books! read more

Food was good-ish. Some tacos were quite good. Some were just kind of okay. Churros were excellent. That said, the wait was much longer than predicted from the beginning, and service was ridiculously slow. Our deserts came a full 20 minutes after we had finished our meals (though we ordered them at the beginning), and our waiter kept apologizing that it was taking so long. We asked for another spoon, and they were literally "out of spoons" because they were all in the wash, and offered us a fork. They were either severely understaffed for an unusually busy night (a Monday), or they are just poor at managing any surges. My daughter has been there before and said it was lovely, so maybe just an off night, but it was really off. It would take a lot to get me to go there again. read more

I came here yesterday intentionally to eat some delicious Baja tacos but also to take photos and write a review. I added ourselves to the waitlist while 30 minutes away. Upon arriving I was greeted by a kind hostess and waited about 10 minutes until being seated outside! Our sever initially was kind. I asked to place our order on the paper menu. I've been here several times and I always find it is easier than scanning the barcode and placing the order on my phone. Our order was placed and a server came over and took the order and did not even ask us about what was on our order like they normally do so that was a little bit of a red flag for me as I do have special dietary needs, and I wanted to explain a couple things that we had ordered. Our drinks took a little long to come out about 15 minutes and then, of course, when the food came out, it was incorrect. The server then took the food and did not ask what I ordered. He came back for a second time again with the wrong order the third time he got my order correct but as you can imagine I was a little upset and frustrated. He did apologize and I appreciated that. I ordered spicy cucumber salad, pineapple (because they are an incredible combo!!) and 3 Baja fish tacos on lettuce wraps :) All very good! So, in the end, I did have a nice time and the food was delicious but the service was subpar and unfortunately I wasn't able to capture the contact that I was looking forward to. The ambiance at Bar Taco is always lovely. I love the California vibes! I'm not sure if I'll be returning back to this location or not. read more

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Very nice place that has wonderful food and is very child friendly, food come super fast and has a wonderful ambiance, and they provide lemon water while waiting for your table! Overall a 5 out of 5 read more