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    El Barco

    3.9 (14 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Courtney K.

    My husband and I were on the opposite side of town to pick up his car and I thought why not try some place brand new? We happened upon El Barco and it was definitely worth the stop. Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly host and as soon as we were seated we were given chips, salsa, and a really good cheese dip. The interior was very clean and organized as well with a fun nautical theme. The menu is a little different than the usual Mexican spot, but it was fun because of that! We both ended up getting the California burrito, which was delicious! It had three different sauces on it, which was nice because there were so many flavors that it almost felt like more than one dish. It was super big and we honestly probably could have just shared one, but I love having leftovers so it was okay by me! I also had their margarita, which was HUGE and super good. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and everyone was wearing their masks and social distancing, which was nice to see as it seems like that is getting lax at some places. The price point is just a little bit on the expensive side, but for how large the portions are, I didn't really mind. I'd definitely give El Barco another visit. Wonderful food and friendly staff!

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    Tim J.

    More authentic than just about anywhere else in the Natti. Especially regarding seafood. They have an amazing selection (and great pricing) on lots of seafood dishes. The non seafood is good- and basically what I prefer, but seafood is the focus and what most Latino people tend to order here. Everything I've had is great, and definitely think you should try- especially for seafood.

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    Linda M.

    First visit to this new restaurant (in the location that used to be Mi Familia) that highlights seafood like it's served in Mexico. Best Shrimp cerviche I ever tried. The burrito with green sauce is like a delicious chicken rice casserole wrapped up and with a beautiful sauce. We tried the shrimp and chicken fajitas which were delicious and plentiful, though the accompanying plate of "fixings" was too skimpy for the generous amount of meat, peppers and onions on the sizzling skillet. Tortillas were good but not house made. Also tried tacos Pastor and carnitas taco. Fine, but nothing unusually great. Service was wonderful. Seafood selections on the menu were impressive. Disappointed that there were no fish tacos except tilapia, which we don't eat. Chips were ok but not great. Salsa was fantastic. Food that we saw go by was pretty. Presentation is great, in general. Definitely will return often.

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    It's a little loud inside (music/tvs) but the food is fantastic & the staff is great!

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    We had the burrito and a variety of tacos. Everything tasted good. The atmosphere seem very authentic. The large margarita was muy grande.

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    This was some of the best Mexican food I've had here in Cincinnati!…read more I literally didn't have 1 complaint with the food. I ordered 1 of everything I wanted to try. Beef enchilada, chicken quesadilla, Mexican street corn and rice. They have sauces at the table and I fell in love with 2 of them. Also we can't forget about the drinks they were so good. I ordered the flight with a jalapeño margarita and it wasn't as spicy as I thought which was good. Then inside of the restaurant is gorgeous and they were playing music that just made you want to dance while you eat. With all the good things it was only one thing I could think of that need's some work and that's the services after we got our food it slowed down and we didn't see our server for a while and we were ready for boxes and the check. But when we got our food we were asked by a few people how'd we like the food and if we needed anything else. Just wish it stayed more consistent.

    My favorite place for Mexican food after the great service I experienced. Everyone was so kind…read more Even helped a server that didn't speak English. I ordered a butter pizza which was so crispy the server even suggested a new sauce. Me and my friends met up for drinks and got my first ever tower which did not disappoint. I love that they have outdoor and indoor seating. Beautiful chairs inside celebrating the culture and great decorations as well.

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