Barbacoa

Name: Barbacoa
Address: 2 Theatre Sq, Orinda, CA, United States, 94563
Telephone: (925) 254-1183
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 3.4

3.4

176 Reviews

$50 and over

Mexican

About this restaurant

Quench your thirst at The Fourth Bore Tap Room and Grill. This brewpub serves cocktails, spirits and over two dozen housemade beers in a bustling industrial-style space. The menu is divided into several categories, such as appetizers, soup, salads and juicy burgers. The restaurant also offers seasonal chef specials, like its pineapple-infused chicken and wood-fired steak kebabs. Gluten-free dishes are available on request. A nice place for hanging out with friends, the Fourth Bore Tap Room and Grill boasts a giant firepit, multiple TVs and outdoor dining pit. Daily specials run through the week, including an all-day happy hour menu on Monday. The Fourth Bore Tap Room and Grill also offers off-site catering services that can be tailored towards different events.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch: 11:00 am Saturday- Sunday Dinner: Open until 9:00 pm Sun - Thurs and 10:00 on Fri & Sat Bar: Open Late Night!
Phone number
(925) 254-1183
Website
http://www.barbacoaorinda.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Contact us to see how we can accommodate your next event at BARBACOA.

Location
2 Theatre Sq, Orinda, CA 94563
Neighborhood
Orinda
Cross street
Brookwood Road
Parking details
Orinda Theatre Square has ample underground parking in its three story garage. We will validate for all visitors who dine with us.
Public transit
Orinda BART
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Trio of House-Made Salsas$2.95
avocado- tomatillo, habanero- citrus and strawberry- habanero
Guacamole$7.95
with warm tortilla chips
Queso Fundido$7.95
cheese fondue with chorizo and avocado salsa, served with warm tortillas
Nachos$8.95
tortilla chips, choice of beans, melted cheese, serrano peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo and crema
- Add chicken$3.00
- Add chorizo$3.00
- Add steak$4.00
Fried Sweet Plantains$5.95
topped with crema
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla$9.95
Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese and poblano rajas, served with crema, pico de gallo and guacamole
Chicken Taquitos$8.95
Shredded chicken and melted cheese rolled in flour tortillas, served with a avocado-tomatillo salsa

Ensaladas

Casa$9.95
shredded cabbage, romaine lettuce, roasted corn, crisp tortillas, radish, grape tomatoes, cilantro, cotija cheese and an avocado vinaigrette
Betabel$9.95
roasted beet and avocado salad with red onion, butter lettuce, queso fresco and a roasted poblano vinaigrette
Fajita Bowl$10.95
Crispy flour tortilla "bowl" with romaine lettuce, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes and sauteed peppers and onions. Topped with shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and crema

Salad Additions

Grilled Chicken$3.00
Carne Asada$5.00
Carnitas$4.00
Shrimp$6.00

Tacos

choose any two tacos with rice and choice of beans $11.95. three tacos 10.95, five tacos 17.95 (served a la carte)

Barbacoa$3.95
wood-fire roasted pork topped with pickled onions and served with habanero relish on the side
Carnitas$3.95
slow braised pork topped with an avocado- tomato salsa
Carne Asada$3.95
grilled steak topped with guajillo salsa, cilantro and onions
Pollo$3.95
crispy taco with shredded chile marinated chicken and a tomato-cucumber salsa
Pescado$3.95
grilled rock cod , Mexican slaw, mulato chile sauce, crema and cilantro
Camarones$3.95
fried shrimp with chipotle aioli and cabbage
Quelitesq$3.95
sauteed greens with garlic, ricotta and roasted tomato salsa
Hongos$3.95
oyster mushrooms, goat cheese, fresh tomatillo salsa and epazote

Mexican Specialties

Barbacoa$16.95
pork marinated in achiote & citrus, wrapped in banana leaves and slow roasted in the coals served with habanero relish, choice of beans, purslane, pickled onions and warm tortillas
Carnitas$15.95
slow braised pork served with choice of beans, grilled onions, slaw, escabeche and avocado salsa, with warm tortillas
Carne Asada$19.95
grilled steak, chimichurri sauce, grilled poblano peppers and onions, choice of beans, rice and a cheese enchilada
Camarones$21.95
gulf shrimp seared in garlic, chile, lime & parsley, served with baked corn pudding and choice of beans
Chile Relleno$13.95
deep fried poblano stuffed with melted cheese, zucchini, potatoes and corn. Topped with tomato sauce and crema and served with choice of beans and rice
Chicken Mole$14.95
slow simmered Mary's chicken in mole sauce. Served with choice of beans and rice

Enchiladas Y Tamales

Served with rice and choice of beans

Cheese Enchiladas$11.95
melted cheese blend topped with red enchilada sauce and avocado
Chicken Enchiladas$14.95
shredded chicken, melted cheese, tomatillo sauce, diced tomato, avocado and crema
Beef Enchiladas$14.95
baked enchiladas stuffed with shredded beef and cheese and topped with a red enchilda sauce, avocado, onion and crema
Chicken Tamale$13.95
topped with a classic Oaxacan red mole sauce

Grande Burrito

Grande Burrito$4.95
Warm flour tortilla filled with choice of beans, Mexican rice melted cheese, and salsa
- Add Grilled Chicken$3.00
- Add Carnitas$4.00
- Add Carne Asada$5.00
- Add Shrimp$6.00
- Add Guacamole$1.00
- Add Sour cream$0.50
- Make it "wet"$1.00

Mexican Sandwiches

Served with rice and choice of beans

Pollo Ahogada$9.95
"drowned sandwich" filled with shredded chicken, black bean puree, cabbage slaw, avocado, queso fresco and topped with an arbol chile salsa
Hamburgesa$10.95
Niman Ranch beef patty, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chipotle mayo and pico de gallo
Huevos y Raja$9.95
mexican sandwich filled with fried eggs, queso chihuahua, roasted poblano chiles, black bean puree, avocado, and roasted tomato salsa

Sides

Mexican Rice$2.95
Pinto Beans$3.95
Refried Black Beans$3.95
Refried Pinto Beans$3.95
Baked Corn Pudding$4.95
Warm Tortillas$1.95
Pico de Gallo$0.95

Specialty Cocktails

Barbacoa House Margarita$7.00
Sauza 100% Blue Agave, fresh lime, organic agave nectar
- Pitcher$30.00
LA Prima$11.00
Corralejo Anejo, fresh lime, organic agave nectar
- Pitcher$54.00
Habanero Margarita$9.00
Espolon Habanero infused tequila, organic agave nectar, fresh lime juice
Prickly Pear Margarita$10.00
Patron Blanco, fresh lime, organic agave nectar, prickly pear puree
Paloma$9.00
Don Julio Blanco, Elderflower liquor, fresh squeezed grapefruit, organic agave nectar, soda water
Smokey and the Bandit$11.00
Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Chartreuse, cherry liquer, lime juice and brandied cherries
Pisco Punch
Kappa Chilean Pisco, fresh lime and orange juices, dash of bitters, simple syrup, ginger beer
El Diablo$9.00
Tres Agaves Reposado, fresh lime, Crème de Cassis, ginger beer
Rum Mule$9.00
10 Cane Rum, fresh lime juice, house made ginger syrup, fresh mint, ginger beer
Caribbean Sunset$9.00
Malibu Rum, Midori, cranberry and orange juice
Mojito Classico$9.00
Bacardi Light, fresh lime, mint and simple syrup
Bulleit Smash$10.00
Bulleit Bourbon, strawberry puree, lemon juice, bitters and ginger beer
the 'Mezcal' Maggie$10.00
Del Maguey Vida, fresh lime juice, organic agave nectar, and a drop or two of bitters
LA Fiesta$12.00
can of Tecate and shot of Cazadores Reposado
Michelada$6.00
Dos Equis and house made roasted tomatoserrano salsa

Tequila

Blanco

Cabo Wabo$9.00
Chinaco$9.00
Tierras$9.00
Tributo$9.00
Camarena$8.00
901$9.00
Tres Agaves$8.00
Patron$9.00
Espolon$8.00
Don Julio$9.00
Asombroso$11.00
Semental$10.00
123 "The Original" *organic*$9.00
Kah "Day of the Dead"$9.00

Reposado

Cabo Wabo$10.00
Tres Agaves$9.00
El Agave$10.00
Chamucos$11.00
Chinaco$10.00
Tributo$10.00
Partida$10.00
Corzo$10.00
Avion$11.00
Espolon$9.00
Don Julio$10.00
123 "The Original "organic"$10.00
Cazadores$9.00
Corralejo$9.00
Kah "Day of the Dead"$10.00
Herradura$9.00
Clase Azul$18.00

Anejo

Cabo Wabo$12.00
Tres Agaves$11.00
Chinaco$12.00
Corralejo$11.00
Patron$14.00
Don Julio$12.00
Tributo$12.00
123"The Original "$12.00
Kah 13 "Day of the Dead"$13.00

Extra Anejo

Don Julio 1942$20.00
El Agave$12.00
DE Leon$19.00
El Tesoro Paradiso$18.00

Mezcal

Mina Real$9.00
Del Miguey Vida "Organic"$11.00
Ilegal Joven$14.00

Wine

Sangria

Blanco O Rojo Bv Century Cellars, California$7.00
- Pitcher$18.00

Sparkling

Prosecco - Antoinette, Italy$8.00

White Wines

Sauvignon Blanc - Veramonte, Argentina$8.00
Pinot Grigio - Graffina, Argentina$9.00
Chardonnay - Split Creek, Sonoma$8.00
Chardonnay- LA Crema, Sonoma$13.00
Viognier/verdejo/vermentino/sauv Blanc Vina Robles 'White 4', Paso Robles$9.00
Albariño - Ramon Bilbao, Rias Baixas$8.00
Torrontes - Colome, Argentina*$7.00

Roses

Rose Garnacha - Tapena, Spain$7.00

Red Wines

Pinot Noir Mark West, California$8.00
Pinot Noir Acacia, Sonoma$11.00
Tempranillo Radio Boca, California$8.00
Malbec - Alamos, Argentina$7.00
Malbec - Layer Cake, Napa$9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Raymond Cellars, Napa$8.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Vina Robles, Paso Robles^$12.00
Merlot Chalone, Monterey$7.00
Zinfandel - Graziano, Mendocino$10.00

Cervezas

Bucket of Beers ($20): 6 Ice Cold Coronas or Pacificos

Draft

Dos Equis Lager
- 16oz$5.00
- 20oz$7.00
- Pitcher$19.00
Negra Modelo
- 16oz$5.00
- 20oz$7.00
- Pitcher$19.00
Victoria
- 16oz$5.00
- 20oz$7.00
- Pitcher$19.00
Lagunitas Ipa
- 16oz$5.00
- 20oz$7.00
- Pitcher$19.00

Cans/bottles

Corona$4.00
Tecate$4.00
Pacifico$5.00
Dos Equis Amber$4.00
Coors Light$4.00
Blue Moon$5.00
Clausthaler N/a$4.00

Soft Drinks

Agua Fresca$4.00
Lemonade$4.00
Iced Tea$3.00
Coffee$3.00
Fountain Soda$3.00
Red Bull$5.00
Arnold Palmer$4.00
Hot Tea$3.00

What 176 people are saying

Barbacoa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.4

3.4 based on all time ratings

3.4Food
3.4Service
3.5Ambience

Noise • Moderate

176 Reviews

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jnorcal VIP
San Francisco34 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 4, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I hate to use the term foodie, but I am one, so take that into consideration with my review! Margaritas were made from scratch, good, not great, but good. Food ok to good, my son loved the barbacoa, but I felt the corn pudding was excellent! Great service!
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Allen
San Francisco114 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Brought our friends for a Birthday celebration. Food was great.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on July 19, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Waited 15 mins for a waiter, who got our order wrong, then disappeared. The owner tried to make up for it herself. She was nice, but also got the order wrong. Regardless, the barbacoa was the worst I ever had, almost entirely tasteless. Decent decor and ok outdoor seating area (though no view). However, I do not recommend.
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Posey12
San Francisco70 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 19, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We have gone to this restaurant several times over the years but this was the worst service ever. No one came to see us for 20 minutes after sitting down. We finally ordered drinks but waited another 15 minutes for food and drinks--very slow service. We had waiters all around us but somehow got the least experienced waiter in the restaurant. The food was excellent when it finally came. Asked for dessert menu but no one came back and when the waiter revisited us with the bill, said there was no menu. I would not recommend this place if you are hitting the Shakespeare play because the service is very slow. I had called this restaurant to confirm my reservation on Friday and requested a specific table because we had an infant and the hostess was rude and asked why I was calling if we had a reservation. The vibe was totally wrong at this place. I doubt that I will go back this season.
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Scrumptious
Greater Boston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sometimes you see the true character of a restaurant when things don't go to plan. Met a buddy at Barbacoa for the Warriors game. Restaurant was packed and our meals got lost in mix. Ticket got eaten by the machine apparently. Server and manager were polite and considerate and covered the tab due to the delay. Certainly made a longer than expected evening memorable for the right reason. Credit them both for their handling of the misstep. Based on how they handled this (and the food) we will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant was perfect for our group of 10, celebrating 2 birthday's! We sat inside; however, if weather permits, their outdoor seating can seat many and is nice. Easy location off the freeway, and Andre the bartender treated us well!
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NatZ
San Francisco8 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 6, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our experience could have been so much better but there's one major issue with this place that they desperately need to improve on - service. The speed and the accuracy being main items. From start to finish what could go wrong, did. Took a while to get our order in, then took forever for drinks to arrive then took another great while to get our food (thankfully someone placed some chips and salsa on our table to buy the time). The guacamole (appetizer) came after our main meal was delivered. Had to chase down people to refill drinks, tortillas. They messed up the bill not once, but twice. Nobody cleaned up our main meal plates until after we finished dessert. Two hours later we were itching to get out of there. By the time 8pm rolled around, the place looked like a ghost town (on cinco de mayo, mind you). The server kept apologizing for it being 'busy' but there were empty tables around us the whole time we were there and we couldn't figure out why he was so overwhelmed... The food itself wasn't awesome but it was good. They could have a line out the door with the ambience they have going on (firepit at the outdoor patio, active bar area with TV screens) but... They don't. And now we know why. They need better staff or better training for staff.
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Francophile
Los Angeles28 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 19, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Table 24, sister restaurant, and have been to Barbacoa maybe 3 times now. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. However, with the exception of the outstanding chips and guac, everything was mediocre. My husband is not a fussy eater, but even he complained about the food.
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eatz101 VIP
San Francisco11 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 15, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
dine here at least once every few.weeks. menu has been condensed. Owner said with the new chef it's easier with less items. After a few months it'll most likely expand again. Food is really good. Had the carnitas fajitas and chicken tortilla soup. Would recommend. Owner is a great guy. Downtown Orinda is on the map! Come and dine at Barbacoa.
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Jeff
San Francisco5 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had our elbows in our shoulders. Couldn't make our fajitas don't serve 4 people food at a table where you can't even put small plates. We had to eat off the fajita tray.
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Barbacoa is rated 3.4 stars by 176 OpenTable diners.

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2 Theatre Sq, Orinda, CA 94563

Additional information

Cross street
Brookwood Road
Neighborhood
Orinda
Hours of operation
Lunch: 11:00 am Saturday- Sunday Dinner: Open until 9:00 pm Sun - Thurs and 10:00 on Fri & Sat Bar: Open Late Night!
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Orinda Theatre Square has ample underground parking in its three story garage. We will validate for all visitors who dine with us.
Public transit
Orinda BART
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.barbacoaorinda.com/
Phone number
(925) 254-1183
Private party facilities
Contact us to see how we can accommodate your next event at BARBACOA.

Barbacoa

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Additional information

Botanas

Trio of House-Made Salsas$2.95

Guacamole$7.95

Queso Fundido$7.95

Nachos$8.95

Fried Sweet Plantains$5.95

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla$9.95

Chicken Taquitos$8.95

Ensaladas

Casa$9.95

Betabel$9.95

Fajita Bowl$10.95

Salad Additions

Grilled Chicken$3.00

Carne Asada$5.00

Carnitas$4.00

Shrimp$6.00

Featured Items

Tortilla Soup$6.95

Fajita Platter$16.95

Tacos

Barbacoa$3.95

Carnitas$3.95

Carne Asada$3.95

Pollo$3.95

Pescado$3.95

Camarones$3.95

Quelitesq$3.95

Hongos$3.95

Mexican Specialties

Barbacoa$16.95

Carnitas$15.95

Carne Asada$19.95

Camarones$21.95

Chile Relleno$13.95

Chicken Mole$14.95

Enchiladas Y Tamales

Cheese Enchiladas$11.95

Chicken Enchiladas$14.95

Beef Enchiladas$14.95

Chicken Tamale$13.95

Grande Burrito

Grande Burrito$4.95

Mexican Sandwiches

Pollo Ahogada$9.95

Hamburgesa$10.95

Huevos y Raja$9.95

Sides

Mexican Rice$2.95

Pinto Beans$3.95

Refried Black Beans$3.95

Refried Pinto Beans$3.95

Baked Corn Pudding$4.95

Warm Tortillas$1.95

Pico de Gallo$0.95

Specialty Cocktails

Barbacoa House Margarita$7.00

LA Prima$11.00

Habanero Margarita$9.00

Prickly Pear Margarita$10.00

Paloma$9.00

Smokey and the Bandit$11.00

Pisco Punch

El Diablo$9.00

Rum Mule$9.00

Caribbean Sunset$9.00

Mojito Classico$9.00

Bulleit Smash$10.00

the 'Mezcal' Maggie$10.00

LA Fiesta$12.00

Michelada$6.00

Tequila

Blanco

Cabo Wabo$9.00

Chinaco$9.00

123 "The Original" organic$9.00