Barcocina - Lakeview

Barcocina - Lakeview reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is amazing!!The food came really quick and the menu was great!
   

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   Matt

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I live in Lakeview, and I’ve been coming here for years. I absolutely love them, their guacamole is to die for, I love their cocktails, and I can have their tacos for dinner every night. I especially recommend the bang bang shrimp. I’m looking forward to more this summer! 
   

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   Tameca VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food service was a bit slow on taco Tuesday, no vegetarian options were brought out initially and we were even forgotten about twice. We finally got tacos after about 40 min. Drinks were good and the experience was worth the price.
   

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   Lorraine VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect spot for a big group gathering. Food was mediocre but perfect for our needs.
   

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   Grace

   Chicago1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We enjoyed the weather and ambiance, spicy margaritas were delicious.
   

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   Alexis VIP

   Minneapolis4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was incredibly slow on the patio. Good taco flavors though
   

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   Doris

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you Barcocina! My friends and I had a fantastic time. Even when our reservation was over, they kindly moved us to the bar and provided us with a free pitcher of margaritas. The music was awesome and the service waa great! Had a blast celebrating my birthday and will definitely be back soon!
   

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   Melia

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great all you can eat! Def worth the price! I recommend going on a Tuesday!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I recently visited barcocina for my birthday, and I can honestly say it was one of the most frustrating dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, it was clear the service was going to be an issue. The hostess was nowhere to be found, and we were left standing awkwardly at the entrance for several minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. Once seated, things didn’t improve. Our waitress seemed uninterested in her job from the start. She barely looked at us when taking our order and had an impatient tone throughout the entire meal. She started of by telling us about her work experience the night before- which was unnecessary. When we expressed that we wanted to do the brunch she stated she was not going to let us do it and that everything had to be a la carte- she was just so rude and very dismissive. Things only got worse when we spoke to the manager. Rather than addressing our concerns with professionalism or trying to make the situation right, the manager seemed defensive and uninterested in offering any resolution. There was no offer to make up for the poor service, and the attitude was frankly insulting. It's clear that customer satisfaction is not a priority at this establishment. With so many great dining options in the area, I can’t recommend Barcocina to anyone. The bad service and lack of respect for customers made what should have been an enjoyable experience feel like a waste of time and money.
   

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    Jonathan

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Went for a Taco Tuesday date and everything was great! We got sat immediately, the service was great, and the marg flight was amazing! We will definitely be back!
    

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