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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1434 reviews

What Cecilio Perez doesn't like about El Barco:
Good presentation on the food, good taste. But found a hair on my food. Shrimp was already butterfly cut but not clean. Shrimp Empanadas taste like they were old and had a nasty fishy taste. Bathrooms smell horribly nasty I had to catch my breath while doing #1 Also over pricedFood: 2/5 View all feedback. What Graham D likes about El Barco:
This was a wonderful dining experience. Me and my friends went here for my birthday dinner, and the whole staff came out and sang and gave me some wonderful shots to drink. One of them was a Michelada, and the other two were tequila shots. Very good food as well, I have attached my picture of the tilapia entry I had with the red tomato sauce. They were also very kind and letting us bring our own dessert in, and that... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
3.6 ★ from 287 reviews
Esther
19.08.2023 - 07:06

We got oysters, shrimp ceviche, and fajitas. Definitely satisfied my seafood craving.Everything tasted better than expected and nothing was overly salty, which...

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Juan
19.08.2023 - 07:06

The services was excellent, never had to wait on them. The food was good, but the micheladas were amazing! I recommend trying them. That's probably the main rea...

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Cecilio
19.08.2023 - 07:06

Good presentation on the food, good taste. But found a hair on my food. Shrimp was already butterfly cut but not clean. Shrimp Empanadas taste like they were ol...

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Janice
19.08.2023 - 07:06

Nothing like a pitcher of margaritas on a hot summer down for a nice cool down. The steak and shrimp fajitas were fantastic, and we loved all the veggies that c...

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Yibel
19.08.2023 - 07:06

My parents used to love coming to this place years ago, we went for my mom's birthday but the experience was disapointing. Waitresses were nice and attentive bu...

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A once-loved restaurant that has seen better days now seems to be disappointing many customers. While some enjoy the drinks and seafood, overall the quality of food has gone down. Some orders are poorly prepared, missing condiments, and the manager's response to complaints is unsatisfactory. Customers also point out specific menu items that need improvement. While some love the margaritas and unique dishes, others find the food lacking in flavor and quality. However, the lively atmosphere, great service, and signature cocktails might still make it a desirable spot for a night out. Many have mixed feelings, with some planning to return for specific menu items and experiences, while others have been put off by the decline in quality and poor customer service.

Sirved
4.1 ★ from 1147 reviews
diana
24.01.2024 - 12:17

Our waitress took a while to come meet us. I understand they were busy so no problem on that part. Hopefully they can hire more staff. This was my 3rd time comi...

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Kesha
24.01.2024 - 12:17

4 stars only because I couldn't get Ala Carter tacos and fondidio did not come out sizzling.

Steve
24.01.2024 - 12:17

Haven't been here in a while but food is great! Service was good but felt a little like we had to chase them down a little. Where else can you get a whole deep...

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Rolando
24.01.2024 - 12:17

Good Mexican seafood. Drinks have a good kick to it. Nice ambient. Best with a group of friends.

Courtney
24.01.2024 - 12:17

Food was pretty good but not my favorite. I did LOVE the beans that came with the meals! Chips and 3 mini salsas to try before order was nice but I found myself...

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Menu
2.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Mugurel
07.12.2017 - 11:19

The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I would definitely return. The shrimp cocktail here is my favorite.

Gustavo
07.12.2017 - 11:19

I left a review on their Facebook page and got the same generic response that I see here on yelp.

Renzo
07.12.2017 - 11:19

I ate here a couple of weeks ago as a group of 6 girls for a friend's birthday dinner.

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