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    El Barco

    4.0 (21 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Food is excellent everytime!! This was one of our favorite Mexican restaurants until the most recent time we visited. The underneath of one side of the table was leaking with what it looks like yellow/light brown liquid that stunk. There also was a window beside our table with about 5 killed flies on it and several flying around us. It is not usual to have flies and especially in the summer time but this was unusual for this place considering it has never been like this. I truly hate to write this review but I wanted others to be aware. This was one of our favorites but sadly we will not be back.

    Piña Coloda
    Kristy W.

    El Barco was a excellent dinner place for the family. I ordered the Arroz Texcano, it was very good and so were the drinks. Although, they were super busy, the waiter Carlos was great and patient with our group. I love the ambiance that fits the name of the restaurant and aesthetic outside were nautical fitting of the name.

    Berry Piña aka Pineapple Mojito
    Linda J.

    First time to El Barco! We loved our food!! I had the Burrito Chori-Pollo with the rice and beans on the side rather than in the burrito. It was oh so delicioso! My friend had the Enchiladas Rancheras. She loved them. Drinks sure were beautiful except they were a disappointment. I had the Berry Piña (aka Pineapple Mojito) and my friend had a flight of Margarita's. My drink had no flavor, I tasted the pineapple - no flavor at all. El Barco did not let the pineapple ripen. I have never ever had a problem ripening pineapple on my counter. Usually, it takes about a week. Once you start to smell the pineapple, it is ready to eat. All of the margarita's just didn't taste good. I don't know if someone new was mixing our drinks or not. I have only heard rave reviews on the drinks. So needless to say we were rather disappointed with the cocktails. Other than that - I am hooked on the Burrito Chori-Pollo! The refried beans were delicious too!

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    I am a big fan of the Mexican suishi menu. The food is fear and the staff is very friendly. The margaritas and mojitos are top shelf.

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    Me encantó el ambiente! Mientras esperaba mi orden de llevar me fui a la barra. La margarita y daiquiri estaban buenísimas.

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    2 years ago

    Service was very good, food was specially prepared and very tasty! I rate this a step above normal for Mexican food!

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    Best cevechie (sp?) we have had since moving to the Valley 8 years ago. A bit noisy but just wonderful

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    love the chorizo/pollo burrito with the queso blanco! just opened up on 10-3. they are friendly and helpful.

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