Barbaro Taqueria was phenomenal from start to finish. It is a small, family owned spot in a more unassuming stretch of North Avenue, but the food and service are truly outstanding!! We ordered the Mezcal Margaritas, queso fundido with chorizo and rajas, guacamole, asada tacos, and flautas. Everything was excellent! The margaritas were strong. The steak in the tacos was tender and flavorful without being fatty. The flautas were crispy and delicious, and the fresh salad topping added a great contrast. The guacamole was a highlight, especially with the peppers and radish that added texture. Oh! And their tortillas are handmade!! Daniel was an awesome server and made the experience even better. The warm and genuine service is what takes this place from amazing to outstanding. We will absolutely be back. A fantastic neighborhood spot with incredible food and heart. Dare I say our new favorite Taqueria in Chicago?! read more

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Came here on two separate occasions (for lunch and for dinner) and both times did not disappoint. The servers were really friendly and accommodating. I loved the seasonal menu! The food was very well prepared both times. The music was a little louder than I'm used to but I guess it makes sense due to the bar area. read more

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Very good food and drinks!! Service was excellent. Got checked on regularly and easy to talk with. read more

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Food is amazing here and margaritas were strong and delicious! Great happy hour deals. They also have a DJ adding to a great vibe. You cannot skip on the tacos! read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by here on a weekend for a group dinner. They played good music, good service, food was decent and drinks were okay. However I didn't taste anything outstanding that will make me want to come back but it's a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

If you are looking for a slightly modern Mexican dining experience, you have to check out Bárbaro Taquería. The ambiance is really nice with a contemporary feel that still manages to be warm and inviting. The service here is absolutely outstanding. From the moment we walked in, everyone was super attentive and genuinely friendly. Our server was fantastic, offering great recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed without hovering. Seriously, top notch hospitality. Now, let's talk about the cocktails. Wow! They are even better than the service, which is saying something. Creative, well balanced, and just plain delicious. They really know what they are doing behind that bar. The food menu features elevated takes on classic Mexican dishes. We tried a few different things and everything was beautifully presented. My only small hangup, and the reason for the four out of five stars instead of a perfect five, is that some of the flavors were just a little off. Not bad by any means, but a couple of dishes had a note that just did not quite hit the mark for me. Maybe a spice was a touch too strong, or something was missing a little brightness. It was not enough to ruin the meal, but it kept it from being absolutely perfect. Overall, I highly recommend this spot. It is a fantastic place for a date night or a nice dinner with friends. Just be prepared for some truly excellent drinks and service, even if a few of the food flavors are a tiny bit unexpected. 4.2 stars. read more

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We ordered the carne asada tacos and they were a little small, so I definitely recommend ordering 2, but they were delicious. There wasn't any room to sit down while waiting for a to-go order because the place was so popular! The staff here are kind and attentive. Definitely coming back again! read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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as a tourist, i loved it here!!! the vibes here were immaculate - causal yet modern everything was amazing especially the flautas de pollos (chicken taquito) which were thick and crunchy yum and the shrimp tacos i ordered the coconut tres leche cake was a nice spongy texture good service read more

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We were in the area due to a prescription being filled at the local Walgreens and were in the need of lunch. Tacos sounded good, so we did a quick search and Bárbaro came up. We decided to mosey over and we loved it! From the moment we walked in, the wait-staff welcomed us, treated us with kindness, and were super helpful. Great hospitality! The location is cute, clean, and inviting. They even have a patio for seating in warmer weather. Since we were ravenous, we started with the Chips with Salsa Trio. It was SO GOOD! My favorites were the non-creamy salsa verde and the pico...but they were all good! A great value! I got the Al Pastor tacos which comes with two hearty tacos. The flavors were spectacular! Smokey, sweet, and savory! It was so good I had to force myself to take my time or I'd gobble them all down! My husband got the Al Pastor burrito and it was also delightful! He let me try a bite and the similar flavors burst through, just with the extra beans and tortilla. If you are hungrier, the burrito is the route to go! We were bummed to not get drinks since it was so early in the day because their drink list looked fantastic! We MUST go back! Prices were reasonable, portions were just right, and the overall experience was phenomenal! Next time we are back in the area, we will definitely stop by! Thanks for a great lunch, Bárbaro! read more

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Horrible, horrible service! I sat myself, and it wasn't busy. The owner should check the cameras. I would not go there. It took 30 minutes to take my order. Never filled my drink and didn't come back to take the rest of the order. Everyone was talking and on their phones. horrible service. This place should be closed: terrible service. Please do not visit them. Sad to say, where is the owner? He doesn't know what is going on! This place should be close down! It's sad when you need to get up and find him to pay my balance. Horrible read more

My pick- Barbaro Taqueria. We got the guacamole appetizer, it was right up there with the guac I had in Mexico. Bright, fresh with the right amount of citrus. And a lot of it! Donna had the ribeye tacos- steak, potato crisps. cotija cheese, morita salsa and beans. Other than the potato crisps being a bit odd, she liked it a lot. I got the duck barbacoa based on a regular's recommendation. Glad I did, tender duck in maquey leaves with roasted pineapple salsa. Nice clean flavor, just spicy enough for me. Sat at the bar since it was otherwise a 45 minute wait. Bartender was attentive and friendly. read more

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Felt like trying a different taco place before a show. Happy I pulled the trigger on Barbaro. I kept it simple , I got the sopitos to start and two tacos. The sopitos were a lot bigger than I expected; loaded with meat. If you dont have a big appetite, the. This alone might get the job done. Really good masa for the sopes. Meat was flavorful. Solid dish. Tacos were also good. Got a pork belly and an al pastor. Good flavor. Hand made tortillas. Solid tacos. I'll definitely be coming back to try some of their other dishes. Service was good as well. read more

What distinguishes truly great Mexican food is freshness and a precise balance of flavors, and Barbaro continues to excel in both. I never thought I'd love mole--until I tried theirs. The spices, the perfect amount of heat, and the vibrant flavors all come together to create an unforgettable dining experience. Simply excellent. read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Chicken mole - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We've been coming here for years and anytime we have Rudy as our server we know it's going to be an incredible time. I was DEVASTATED to realize I accidentally hit thumbs down on the POS when I closed out. And you can't go back!! So I'm writing this review to make it very very clear that Rudy is incredible. Rudy made tonight so special and unique. So fun and so wonderful. I wish everyone was like Rudy read more

First time at this spot and will return again! I ordered a Paloma that started the evening off well. Followed by a carne asada taco set that was very impressive. The table split several appetizers that were also crowd pleasers. Overall, great experience! read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall, I feel the food is very average. Not much flavor. Service was just okay. Ambiance is nice.

Bárbaro Taqueria is a great neighborhood restaurant serving elevated tacos and more. I visited mid-afternoon with my family and we enjoyed personable service and super food. I ordered the tacos dorados with cochinita pibil. The crispiness of the tacos perfectly offset the savory pork inside and paired well with the crema and pickled onions on top. A Modelo Negra completed my meal. Everything is made to order and there's cool decor to explore while you wait. Bárbaro has a full bar with delicious sounding drinks that I'll have to explore next time. read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Tacos Dorados with Cochinita Pibil - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got food for pick up and I really wanted to love this place since it's close to me. I ordered the mushroom tacos which have rave reviews but they're kind of flavorless. I feel like they need a sauce or something to add flavor. Highly disappointed in this dish. Got the esquites which are not bad but they came with chips that were really burnt and kind of inedible. Maybe this place is better for dine-in. Not sure but don't think I would go back read more

Lucky to have such a great spot so close by. The service is always great, tonight was no exception - despite a busy evening we never felt like we had to wait and everything was delicious. Rudy made us a truly great night cap to close the night out! read more

Yum! Amazing tacos and margaritas for a super affordable price in a great cozy environment. Service was prompt but not overbearing and the fish tacos were some of my favorite ever! read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

An all around great experience. We sit at the bar and have a cocktail and lunch. Everything there tastes fantastic. I love the Paloma cocktail and taquitos. I've also had the breakfast burrito which was also good. read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Paloma and margarita - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Running errands with a friend on Saturday, we were craving tacos, but wanted to try a new spot: Enter Bárbaro Taquería, a cute neighborhood spot situated on a corner. Intimiate in size like many Chicago restaurants, it doesn't lack in service and quality. Our server was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The margarita was perfectly crafted with just enough tequila. The Las Botanitas will sure to be a crowd favorite, as it provides everyone with something they'll like. But the star here is the Mushroom Tacos! Street taco size, you'd think they'd be too small, but they're so filling! Full of shittake mushrooms and the goat cheese crema gives the taco almost an umami flavor from your traditional cheese. I'd come back here just for these! read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Las Botanitas with a Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We visited this gem yesterday at around 6pm for dinner, we were craving Mexican food and this place checked all the boxes. We were specifically craving an esquite and birria tacos. The service was very quick, our server paid a lot of attention and was quick to take our appetizer and entree orders. We ordered the esquites appetizers, we were surprised when it came out with chips to dip in the corn but this was very delicious. The corn did not lack anything. The birria tacos were delicious, although I am used to it being brought out with a better sauce and some limes, it was still what I wanted at the time. It was hot and fresh and the consume was a good 7/10. The ambiance of the place is amazing. Dim lighting, good Hispanic music, clean, energetic servers, I loved it! I definitely recommend this spot read more

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I've never had smoked mushroom tacos until I came here. They have amazing smoked mushroom tacos!!! Ask for the spicy chili oil to drizzle on top. The oreo tres leches is perfect and melts in your mouth. They are only open for dinner and get busy quickly, but it's so worth it. Customer service is also good. I would recommend this place and will definitely go back again. read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Mushroom Tacos (2 per Order) - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I don't get why it's so hard to make sure that the whole delivery order is in the bag. If you can't do that, then don't bother taking delivery orders. And they said they'd refund me ... no refund. read more

Great food & service! The bartender made me the best Cadillac Margarita I've ever had

Love coming in for the great food and drinks. Definitely always get the oreo tres leche cake. Being from southern California, this seems to be the restaurant that makes me feel like I'm home the most because of the music and decorations. read more

Service was good, tacos were tasty, the guacamole was fresh. I had the Paloma for a drink it was spicy. I would totally go back.

Omg! We took a little trip to Bárbaro and fell in LOVE with the food, charming ambiance, and incredible service!! Met up with a large group of friends for our own Happy Hour. We ordered fundido, barbacoa tacos, chicken flautas, chips and guacamole that was out of this world. Drinks were flowing with my group. I ordered 2 blueberry and sage margaritas. One with Moscato and the 2nd in tequila. Both were good but I like the tequila better. Really flavorful and soooo pretty, honestly. Our service was tremendous!! And the place was so crowded by 5/6 pm. We cannot wait to go back. Seriously one of my fav Mexican food joints!! read more

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Tried this place for the first time and I have mixed feelings. I ordered the cochinita pibil tacos which had good flavor except the meat was really fatty. I don't know about other people but I certainly don't enjoy biting into big pieces of wiggly fat. When ordering for carry out I tried to order rice and beans with my tacos but they said they don't have rice. Tried to ask for an horchata which they also don't have. Chips were ok. The green salsa was good. Wish I could speak on the drinks because they look good online but we didn't get to try them. If you're looking for more traditional Mexican food that has more traditional options available go somewhere else. I may or may not give them another try in the future but definitely not in a hurry to do so. Prices were also a little steep for some tacos I didn't quite love. read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Cochinita pibil tacos. Good flavor. Not so clean meat. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is usually packed and I see why. The server was attentive and friendly. The tacos were all fantastic. read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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You cannot go wrong with Barbaro. I have been here countless times and have never had a complaint. The al pastor tacos are some of my favorite in the city, and the esquites have become an issue for me (in that I eat them waaaay too often). The habanero mezcal margarita is insanely good. The only thing that I wish was different was the ability to order ala cart tacos to be able to mix and match. But that's easily fixed by bringing a friend and you each get your own order of tacos and share. No reservations but if you're a party of less than 4 then you shouldnt have too much trouble. read more

I used to really love this place but have had two unfortunate experiences now. The quality of the food isn't worth the high price tag.

I LOVE this place! Every time I've gone, service is great, food is delicious and the drinks are the best. Any Mexican that has handmade tortillas is legit! From their queso fundido to their Al Pastor tacos and enchiladas de mole, everything I order is tasty and fulfilling. You can tell they use quality ingredients and they don't skim on the serving. Whether I'm picking up food to go or having a nice dinner with friends or family, I know that Barbaro will deliver and satisfy my craving for good, authentic Mexican food. Also, the decor and ambience, so cool! read more

One of my favorite spots in the city. Amazing food with great music always playing. The drinks are on point and their seasonal food menu always has something fantastic- their duck tacos are a must when they have them, same with the pozole, taco gobernador, and their quesabirria tacos. I'm there at least once a week. A must. read more

LOVED this place. After a long Monday Taco Tuesday was a must! Dope spot, chill vibes, good music and great company! We decided to sit at the bar..bc why not the bar is the jam especially if you're drinking and lucky for us, the bartender Hasim was excellent! The spicy Marq was perfect! On to the food... yes yes yes give me MORE! I was happy with just the apps. We ordered the chips with guac, corn salsa. That corn salsa was so delicious I wanted to like the bowl. Guac was on-point as well. The entrees we had the shrimp tacos. Not my fav but still yummy. Black beans as a side were also delish. Homemade quality food and large portions so dont let your eyes get bigger than your stomach. We had to get some doggy bags. Non-traditional but it was def a hit! I cant wait to try this place again. read more

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Decided to have dinner after reading many positive reviews. Started off with freshly made chunky guacamole & chips. Shrimp tacos were spicy, yet good. AL Pastor tacos were delicious. Mezcal Margarita hits. Rosalina was attentive, knowledgeable & gave really good recommendations. Three stars for service bcuz I wasn't given an option to sit at the bar, after asking the male host If there's somewhere else I can sit besides the table in the middle of the walkway. read more

I wouldn't call this place traditional, but I would call it a home run. Handcrafted cocktails that are imaginative and delicious! We had (lots) spicy habanero margs and pina coladas - plus tequila shots. Street tacos with a upscale flare. As much as I want to keep this place a secret to everyone I know, I just can't. Come here. Just do it. You will thank me, I promise. read more

Bárbaro Taquería - Not traditional, but so so so good. Pina Colada. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went here twice and I'm glad I waited the second time to make this review. The first time I went I got a burrito and I wasn't crazy about it. The second time I went I got the chicken milanesa torta and it was amazing. I think overall this place is really good once you find the thing that works best for you. All the drinks were solid too. The service was excellent. read more

Found this spot just by the reviews and needed a place to get dinner in the area without an hour and half wait! Got us right in. Food was delicious, beautifully presented and reasonably priced. We had a couple appetizers. Can't remember the name of the first one but it was a chorizo type pizza. It was wonderful !! The 5 of us in the group all said it was a fabulous dinner and service awesome!! read more