Bar.bacoa

Name: Bar.bacoa
Address: 1000 Virginia Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30306
Telephone: (404) 815-9155
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

757 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Tacos, tapas, mixologist cocktails and —of course— authentically-prepared barbacoa in the heart of Virginia-Highlands, Atlanta. An eclectic-chic, Spanish vibe accented with warm copper and rich textiles, mood lighting and local artwork plus a comfortable covered patio make bar.bacoa the perfect date night, girl's night, celebratory night, or post-work happy hour spot.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(404) 815-9155

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(404) 815-9155
Website
https://barbacoaatl.com/?y_source=1_MTYxOTI5MTgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Raul Hernandez
Catering
Bar.bacoa provides a vast menu for offsite catering-whether drop off or full service. From Tacos to tapas, Bar.bacoa delivers a tasty alternative to traditional catering.
Private party facilities
Whether a girls luncheon for 20 or a private party for 80, the culinary team at Bar.bacoa will make your event special. Choose from a variety of special menus; sit down dinners or passed plates, Bar.bacoa can accommodate your party.

Location
1000 Virginia Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306
Neighborhood
Virginia Highland
Cross street
North Highland & Virginia Ave. NE
Parking details
Complimentary valet is available behind the building. Enter via driveway off N. Highland Avenue across from the fire department. Ample street parking may be found throughout the neighborhood.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Salsa Duo$4.00
Tomato and tomatillo salsas, crispy chips (V)
Guacamole$8.00
Scratch-made, thick cut chips, pico de gallo (V)
Skillet Baked Queso$9.00
Crispy chips, pico de gallo *add guacamole for $2* (V)
Mexican Street Corn$6.00
Sweet corn, cotija, mayo, chile, paprika, lime (G, V)
Spanish Potatoes$6.00
Red wine vinegar, paprika, red pepper aioli (G, V)
Goat Cheese Fritters$8.00
Red pepper jelly (V)
Serrano Ham Mac & Cheese$8.00
Crispy serrano ham, 4-cheese macaroni, panko bread crumb topping
Bacon Wrapped Dates$9.00
Medjool dates, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese vinaigrette (G)
Sauteed Mushrooms$8.00
Garlic, arugula (G, V)
Shishito Peppers$8.00
Blistered shishito peppers, tajin, cojita cheese (G, V)
Calamari$10.00
Fried Calamari, fried jalapenos, smoked tomato marinara, sherry aioli
Poblano and Corn Empanadas$7.00
Lime-cilantro crema, pico de gallo (V)
Beef and Potato Empanadas$8.00
Ground beef, potatoes, VIP sauce
Chicken Tinga Quesadilla$12.00
Chipotle/tomato simmered chicken, chipotle aioli
Bar.bacoa Quesadilla$12.00
Slow-braised beef, salsa verde
Blackened Shrimp Tostada$10.00
Crispy tortilla, guacamole, lime crema, cilantro
Albondigas$10.00
Beef meatballs, tomato-guajillo chile sauce, queso fresco, toasted bread
Barbacoa Nachos$10.00
Slow-braised barbacoa, house queso, lettuce, jalapenos, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo
Whole Roasted Cauliflower$14.00
Garlic-herb oil, house queso, melted cheese (G, V)
Fried Chicken$10.00
Chipotle mash, ancho-chile sauce
Pork Carnitas$12.00
Slow-braised pork, avocado salad, warm tortillas
Carne Asada$12.00
Char-grilled skirt steak, Cholula fried onions, balsamic reduction
Garlic-Chile Shrimp$12.00
Shrimp in garlic-infused olive oil, crushed red pepper, toasted bread
Ceviche$12.00
Shrimp, scallops, avocado, lime, crispy chips
Shrimp a la Catalan$14.00
Toasted bread, shrimp, serrano ham, manchego cheese, cilantro pesto, tomato catalan
Crab Cakes$13.00
Jumbo lump crab cakes, saffron aioli, chorizo, cucumber, radish
Sunburnt Tuna$12.00
Rare ahi tuna, chipotle mash, yellow mole (G)
Octopus$14.00
Seared octopus, Mexican white bean salad, cascabel chile-cream sauce (G)
Chile-Rubbed BBQ Salmon$14.00
Jalapeno cheese grits, chipotle glaze, cilantro pesto, pico de gallo (G)
Mussels a la Catalan$12.00
Mussels, tomato Catalan, cilantro pesto, toasted bread
Shrimp and Grits$12.00
Tomato garlic shrimp, chorizo, jalapeno grits, ancho chili sauce, green onions (G)
Fried Lobster Tail$15.00
Jicama slaw, sweet chile glaze
Paella$15.00
Mussels, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, peas, peppers, onions, tomatoes, saffron rice (G)
Seared Scallops$16.00
Sweet corn puree, cilantro pesto, crispy serrano ham
Bar.bacoa Burger$15.00
Barbacoa stuffed burger, fried jalapenos, grilled onions, queso, ancho-chili bbq sauce

Tacos

Beef Barbacoa$4.00
Slow braised beef, red onion, salsa verde, cilantro, double corn tortilla (G)
Lamb Barbacoa$5.00
Braised lamb, charred tomato salsa, Spanish onion, double corn tortilla (G)
Avocado$5.00
Tempura fried avocado, black beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli (V)
Korean Beef$5.00
Marinated skirt steak, kimchee, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro, sesame seeds
Buffalo Cauliflower$4.00
Tempura fried cauliflower, buffalo sauce, shredded lettuce, avocado, ranch (V)
Trailer Park$4.00
Fried chicken tender, house queso, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo
Peruvian Chicken$4.00
Grilled chicken, cucumber/avocado salad, green sauce
Grilled Steak$5.00
Skirt steak, red onion, VIP sauce, cilantro
Grilled Shrimp$5.00
Shrimp, roasted corn, black bean salsa, chipotle aioli
Brisket Mac & Cheese$5.00
House smoked brisket, 4-cheese macaroni, dill pickles, scratch bbq sauce
Baja$4.00
Fried grouper, mango-pineapple salsa, chipotle aioli
Salmon$5.00
Chili rubbed salmon, pineapple mango tomatillo salsa, honey chipotle glaze
Lobster$8.00
Lobster, chihuahua cheese, peppers, onions, cascabel chile-cream sauce
Pork Carnitas$4.00
Braised pork, pepperjack cheese, tomatillo salsa, roasted poblanos
Chicken Tinga$4.00
Chipotle/tomato braised chicken, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese, pico de gallo
Impossible$5.00
Ground impossible “meat”, shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, fire sauce (V)

Salads

Green Salad$9.00
Cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, chipotle ranch dressing (G, V)
Skirt Steak Salad$14.00
Skirt Steak, red onion, tomatoes, avocado, roasted corn, chimichurri ranch
Iceberg Wedge$9.00
Crispy serrano ham, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing (G)
Apple Spinach and Arugula$10.00
Apples, manchego cheese, red onions, peanut dressing (G, V)

Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00
Tomato/garlic/chile stock, braised chicken, radish, avocado, cilantro, crispy tortilla strips
Pork Pozole Verde$7.00
Tomatillo/pork broth, pulled pork, hominy, onions, lime, cilantro

What 757 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Mexican
Atlanta
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DavidJ
Atlanta
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food, good value and fast friendly service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best service! Food comes out fast. Perfect casual spot for a bite to eat with friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was absolutely wonderful. The nachos were some of the best I’ve had
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection!
Z
Zeke
Atlanta
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
This restaurant never disappoints. The food was absolutely delicious. Service was on point. It was a cold and windy night. So, it was a bit chilly on the porch.
B
Bill
Atlanta
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious! We ordered so much and enjoyed everything. The Chile salmon was wonderful. Definitely will be back!
B
Bruncher
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service was amazing and so helpful with recommendations! The food was delicious (beef and potato empanadas being the least delish and Mexican street corn was the best!). Music was awesome mix of 90’s and 2000’s. The Soprano was top notch.
TS
TianaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tacos were delicious and the service was fast and friendly!
TA
TheATLKing
Atlanta
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I have been here before and had a great time! This time was no different the food and drinks are always a hit. I will always be back. A friend of mine dined who is pescatarian and he loved the avocado taco!
L
Love2eat
New York Area
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Very good food. Really enjoyed everything we had. Service was a bit slow and it was extremely loud. We will return, though, as we enjoyed our meal.
L
Lisa
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined at Bar.bacoa the last evening of a 4 day trip to the Atlanta area and we all agreed that it was the best meal we had on our trip. From the incredible queso to the quesadillas, cauliflower and mexican corn, we were incredibly impressed. We would recommend to everyone!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing. I had the steak taco, scallops, ceviche, pork belly, queso and guacamole, goat cheese fritter, salmon…not one thing I would change!
SF
SherriF
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great variety to satisfy all diets.
S
Scotty
Charleston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Discovered this place after visiting the Italian place next door many times. The service has always been attentive and friendly. The food is incredible. Have never had a bad dish. The house margaritas have always been good(one last night was just a little off but still above par.). We stop by here each time we are in Atlanta.
BR
BhamReviewer
Atlanta
141 reviews
vip
5.0
141 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Great local place in Virginia Highlands. The drinks and food are always spot on. This is a go to place when we are in Atlanta.
S
Ssatlanta
Atlanta
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Mexican food I’ve had in a LONG time. The barbacoa tacos and quesadilla are excellent. As good if not better than any machaca in AZ. Salsas, baked queso, tortilla chips and guacamole are all fresh and very tasty. Loved it and will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time and we had a ball! We arrived to a welcoming staff and relaxing ambiance. We were seated promptly,I would recommend reservations, they get busy quickly. The food was delicious, Shaolin (hope I spelled it correctly) was amazing. She was definitely versed in the menu to provide recommendations and the drinks were delicious. For dessert, the bread pudding and churros are a must, so save room. The food came out extremely fast, so order at your own pace, our table was full of food before we new it, lol. We will definitely frequent this place again. Sorry no pics, we just dug right in.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food!
JN
JessieN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in a rush and the food came quicker than we ever expected. The food and drinks were amazing. Best margs I’ve ever had
F
Foodlover1954
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My birthday dinner- Bar.bacoa is always a favorite spot. Great food, love the variety.
JB
JB2021
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great drinks, great times!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Atlanta.
MR
MauriceR
Atlanta
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good Date night spot
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best service! Great food, comes out fast. Perfect casual first date or a place to meet with friends.
MW
MarissaW
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had the salmon and Peruvian chicken tacos, fried chicken tapas, and Spanish potatoes. We sent the potatoes back because they were coating in a raw spice that was very off putting. The fried chicken was accompanied by mashed potatoes that tasted like a bowl of sour cream and an unpleasant sauce. The salmon tacos smelled fishy in a bad way. We had stomach upset and gas immediately following this meal. Needless to say, we will not be back.
SR
ShannonR
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service, relaxing atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great birthday dinner
SW
SharonW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Recommended to me but I would say the food was hit or miss. Standout item was the salmon taco and steak tapas; they should probably leave the fried chicken tapa for someone else. This is Atlanta and we know fried chicken! The service was meh but the atmosphere was very pleasant!
E
Enjoyit
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
#greatallaround Loved the tapas and cocktails. Service was excellent. Very reasonable prices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience here has always been great.
C
Chris
Atlanta
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bar.Barcoa continues to provide awsome food, great drinks and quick service in a very cool location.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Ordered just about everything on the menu and it was all fabulous! Will go back often!
FF
F1Fan
Atlanta
87 reviews
vip
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food and service were fabulous. We enjoyed drinks, tapas and tacos. The three of us ordered many tapas and tacos. They were all great. The only slight negative is most of the food was a little spicy, not an issue for my daugther but my wife and I would have preferred less spicy food.
MR
MarciaR
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Carne Asada is terrific as well as the burrata. My best friend ordered gazpacho but didn't like it and they refunded that item. To me that is a sign of a good class of restaurant. Also, I thought the wedge salad was very good. We didn't order them but the goat cheese fritters looked really good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
SG
ScottG
Atlanta
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. Service was great. There was a group on the patio from another restaurant next door that was obnoxiously loud. No fault of barbacoa.
Z
Zeke
Atlanta
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love it when we’re pleasantly greeted by the hosts. The service was wonderful and not rushed. The food was delicious. We dined outdoors, which was very pleasant. Nice ambience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always quality in everything offered here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Me and my best friend were just going out for a late lunch and found this place online. Everything we ordered was great. Fresh veggies and authentic food. Will have to come back because there is so much more we wanted to try.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite place for tacos, food comes out fast, always great service and a great time. Plus they have vegan tacos!!! Win win

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bar.bacoa using the Order Online button. Bar.bacoa also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bar.bacoa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 815-9155.

Bar.bacoa is rated 4.8 stars by 757 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(404) 815-9155

Other options

Order online

1000 Virginia Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

Additional information

Cross street
North Highland & Virginia Ave. NE
Neighborhood
Virginia Highland
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary valet is available behind the building. Enter via driveway off N. Highland Avenue across from the fire department. Ample street parking may be found throughout the neighborhood.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Raul Hernandez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://barbacoaatl.com/?y_source=1_MTYxOTI5MTgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(404) 815-9155
Catering
Bar.bacoa provides a vast menu for offsite catering-whether drop off or full service. From Tacos to tapas, Bar.bacoa delivers a tasty alternative to traditional catering.
Private party facilities
Whether a girls luncheon for 20 or a private party for 80, the culinary team at Bar.bacoa will make your event special. Choose from a variety of special menus; sit down dinners or passed plates, Bar.bacoa can accommodate your party.

Featured in

The Best Cheap Eats in Atlanta

Bar.bacoa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

The Best Cheap Eats in Atlanta

Barbacoa Nachos

Barbacoa Quesadilla

Calamari

Tapas

Salsa Duo$4.00

Guacamole$8.00

Skillet Baked Queso$9.00

Mexican Street Corn$6.00

Spanish Potatoes$6.00

Goat Cheese Fritters$8.00

Serrano Ham Mac & Cheese$8.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$9.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$8.00

Shishito Peppers$8.00

Calamari$10.00

Poblano and Corn Empanadas$7.00

Beef and Potato Empanadas$8.00

Chicken Tinga Quesadilla$12.00

Bar.bacoa Quesadilla$12.00

Blackened Shrimp Tostada$10.00

Albondigas$10.00

Barbacoa Nachos$10.00

Whole Roasted Cauliflower$14.00

Fried Chicken$10.00

Pork Carnitas$12.00

Carne Asada$12.00

Garlic-Chile Shrimp$12.00

Ceviche$12.00

Shrimp a la Catalan$14.00

Crab Cakes$13.00

Sunburnt Tuna$12.00

Octopus$14.00

Chile-Rubbed BBQ Salmon$14.00

Mussels a la Catalan$12.00

Shrimp and Grits$12.00

Fried Lobster Tail$15.00

Paella$15.00

Seared Scallops$16.00

Bar.bacoa Burger$15.00

Tacos

Beef Barbacoa$4.00

Lamb Barbacoa$5.00

Avocado$5.00

Korean Beef$5.00

Buffalo Cauliflower$4.00

Trailer Park$4.00

Peruvian Chicken$4.00

Grilled Steak$5.00

Grilled Shrimp$5.00

Brisket Mac & Cheese$5.00

Baja$4.00

Salmon$5.00

Lobster$8.00

Pork Carnitas$4.00

Chicken Tinga$4.00

Impossible$5.00

Salads

Green Salad$9.00

Skirt Steak Salad$14.00

Iceberg Wedge$9.00

Apple Spinach and Arugula$10.00

Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00

Pork Pozole Verde$7.00

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