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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 3492 reviews

What Gabriela Salinas doesn't like about Barbacoa Mexican Grill:
For a place that is similar to Chipotle and QDoba this was such a disappointment. The cilantro lime rice did not have the cilantro lime flavor, the chicken was not seasoned, the guacamole was more like half pieces of avocado and the tortilla strips were stale. The place would not sell me beer and was told the only person that had a license to sell beer was off today. For having spent over $20 on 2 bowls and 2 medium... View all feedback. What J likes about Barbacoa Mexican Grill:
I visited Barbacoa. today and got carnitas burrito. No complaints. The food was excellent and I got what I expected. The cashier was super courteous and I got my food super fast. They got me in and out very fast. All in all a great visit. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.0 ★ from 170 reviews
Ann
16.09.2024 - 21:21

Food is good and people are nice as always! Very upset that the AC isn’t fixed. I worked in food and it’s against codes to have people working in an environment...

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Shannon
16.09.2024 - 21:21

I ordered a bowl and it was almost inedible. It was cold, the vegetables were raw, the beans weren't done well enough and to make matters worse, it had zero fla...

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Lonnie
16.09.2024 - 21:21

Food is good but pretty pricey, the servers who made the food and give it to us were very uncordial. They weren't rude or nice just kind of like to the point I...

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Courtney
16.09.2024 - 21:21

Gave me food poisoning. Got their sweet barbacoa nachos. Fast food just isn't what it used to be I guess .. avoid this place

maddi
16.09.2024 - 21:21

Worst food. Any other place would’ve been better than here. I had missing food and they gave me the wrong meat. It was very mid. Wouldn’t recommend.

Barbacoa Mexican Grill offers a Chipotle or QDoba-style experience with a local touch. While some customers were disappointed with the lack of flavor and quality in their meals, others found the food to be excellent, fresh, and satisfying. The founder, Jeff Johnson, put his heart and soul into the business, which has grown from a small start in Holladay to multiple locations around the city. The staff are friendly, accommodating, and efficient, making customers feel welcome and appreciated. With a range of menu options, including vegetarian and vegan choices, Barbacoa is a popular spot for those looking for a delicious and customizable Mexican meal. Whether you're a fan of burritos, bowls, tacos, or salads, Barbacoa has something for everyone - and their rewards program gives loyal customers even more reason to keep coming back. So, if you're in the mood for a satisfying and flavorful Mexican meal in a cozy atmosphere, Barbacoa is definitely worth a visit.

Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
J
14.08.2023 - 15:52

I visited Barbacoa. today and got carnitas burrito. No complaints. The food was excellent and I got what I expected. The cashier was super courteous and I got m...

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Carinne
14.08.2023 - 15:52

Super fast, great service and and barbacoa pork salad and burrito were great! Always great for a fast filling meal.

Bradley
14.08.2023 - 15:52

We really liked the tomatillo green sauce on our bowl and enchilada. Irma was extremely nice and helpful!!

Elisabeth
14.08.2023 - 15:52

Such nice staff! They were so quick and helpful. I got my food so fast! I like the brown rice option. I think is a nice little review. The sign does seem to be...

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Mais
14.08.2023 - 15:52

I love the enchilada style burrito here. And this is my favorite barbacoa location, they are always nice.

Sirved
3.9 ★ from 1369 reviews
Christian
09.10.2023 - 06:49

Quality food- I got the steak salad. Like Cafe Rio, but more reasonably priced. Perfect if you?re looking for a filing meal

Holly
09.10.2023 - 06:49

The nachos were delicious. The serving size was great too! I love that they put both queso and shredded cheese on for no extra cost. The sign out front is hard...

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Joshua
09.10.2023 - 06:49

The food was SO good and tasted super fresh (especially the guacamole . The three employees working there when I went (Melesio, Viene, and Maria Jr. we?re incre...

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Katalina
09.10.2023 - 06:49

Fun atmosphere and friendly customer service. Thank you for taking care of me. Their burrito enchilada style was delicious! I?ll be stopping by again!

Gabriela
09.10.2023 - 06:49

For a place that is similar to Chipotle and QDoba this was such a disappointment. The cilantro lime rice did not have the cilantro lime flavor, the chicken was...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 1421 reviews
Diya
23.07.2023 - 23:48

Good food, friendly staff.<br/ <br/ Quick service where the staff will customize your burritos and tacos. Quality ingredients and great flavor. Will return when...

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Skicrazy
23.07.2023 - 23:48

Knock off , but better.. This is a knock off of Chipotle, and it is actually better. The meat has a lot of flavor. Overall, Thumbs up!

David
23.07.2023 - 23:48

Barbacoa Mexican Grill was started in Holladay by Jeff Johnson. He sunk all his savings in to it and opened the doors. Day after day there was little business....

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Rfswitch
23.07.2023 - 23:48

Good food and cheap.

Menu
3.3 ★ from 3 reviews
Vinnie
21.12.2017 - 11:47

While Barbacoa is another in the "fast casual" Mexican restaurants in the Valley, it's one of my favorites.

Joanne
21.12.2017 - 11:47

Fast food that tastes much better than most but has the same priceFor less than 8 bucks I got a delicious burrito with chicken.

Abagail
21.12.2017 - 11:47

I don't give a lot of ones, and it is unfortunate, but if you go in expecting Chipotle, you will be sadly disappointed. I got a soggy burrito that didn't

Yelp
3.0 ★ from 70 reviews
Polina
10.11.2023 - 14:44

Good place for quick and delicious Mexican food. I got the burrito and I highly recommend doing half and half with meat (I didn't know that's an option!!...

Linda
10.11.2023 - 14:44

They did not disappoint. The food was very tasty, and they delivered it pretty quick.

Taylor
10.11.2023 - 14:44

We had a large party and ordered catering from this location. It was not only delicious, but also very convenient. They provided everything you need to...

Metroguide
4.5 ★ from 2 reviews
Aida
30.01.2024 - 07:38

The original Barbacoa is my favorite. There are others now in Draper, Cottonwood Hts, etc, but we still pass these to go back to 9th 9th where it all started. T...

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Abigail
30.01.2024 - 07:38

I absolutely love Barbacoa! The best is their burrito bowls which consist of rice, beans, and your choice of meat, cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, guacamole...

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