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Casa del Barco - Canal Walk, Richmond, VA

Casa del Barco - Canal Walk

4 (1340)
$30 and under
Mexican
320 South 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for scenic views
Casa del Barco, situated on the historic Canal Walk, is Richmond's top spot for redefined Mexican cuisine. With a vibrant atmosphere and stunning views of the James River, we provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. Our menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients, crafted into delicious dishes like Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas and sizzling Fajitas. Enjoy our extensive tequila selection, with over 130 varieties to satisfy any aficionado. Whether you're seeking a casual lunch or a special dinner, Casa del Barco promises an unforgettable culinary adventure. Join us to discover the true flavors of Mexico!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian Brown
  • Private party facilities
    Casa Del Barco is available for End-of-the-Work-Day bar reservation groups, group dining reservations, and restaurant buyouts for large private events.
  • Delivery & takeout

Offers

  • Tequila Lovers' Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Weekdays 4-6 at the bar $5 nachos / guacamole / queso Half price 3 amigos / empanadas / street corn Half price draft beer, wine by glass, select cocktails (including El Barco margaritas)

    Tequila Lovers' Happy Hour Photo

What 1,340 people are saying

Casa del Barco - Canal Walk reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Richmond

    Kid-friendly

  • Richmond

    Good for groups

  • Richmond

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Richmond

    Great for scenic views

  • Richmond

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Casa del Barco - Canal Walk offers a unique, upscale Mexican dining experience in Downtown Richmond. Patrons appreciate the "delicious" food, such as the "fantastic" tacos and "loaded margaritas." The ambiance is charming, particularly the outdoor seating. However, service can be inconsistent, particularly during peak times, impacting overall enjoyment.
1,340 Reviews
  1. Alan

    Virginia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Casa del Barco is always a solid option if you are in Downtown Richmond. It's a higher-end Mexican restaurant. We've eaten there many times. The menu is not your typical Mexican restaurant menu. No combo dinners. The Fajitas and quesadillas are both excellent.

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  2. Apryl

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great hangout spot. Avoid going during dinner time when there are events at Allianz, even with a reservation.

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  3. Chandler VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited 45 mins to even get water , drinks took just as long after we managed to track down waiter, had to ask to order three times

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  4. Myla

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The portions for our burritos were huge! Worth every penny and the food was delicious

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  5. Michael

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everyone felt like garbage after lunch. Maybe it was the queso?

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  6. Terri

    Virginia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside in beautiful weather. Tables far enough apart to have privacy, which was cool. The service was exceptional — Ryan was a very solicitous, wonderful server — and the food and drinks were excellent. Loved the sparkling Paloma with shrimp lettuce wraps, and my husband couldn’t say enough good things about the blackberry basil margarita and the brisket tacos. We can’t wait to go back

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  7. Katherine

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I’m not sure how casa del barco is so consistently slow and incompetent on the service side when the food actually isn’t bad. We waited over 15 min in line with a reservation while 3 hostesses were elaborately contemplating how to seat a large party. Then once we were sat we ordered drinks and waited..and waited. 10 min later we got drinks and ordered then the waitress kept checking Back in ‘to see if everything is good’ so many times that I had to stop myself from saying sure everything is good..except did the fact that we don’t have our food? No reassurance that it was coming soon or update on anything. It might have been the longest I’ve ever waited-amusingly they said we would have to move inside to the bar if we wanted to stay because they were closing. Perhaps we would have vacated our table long before if we had faster service? When we told our local family members where we went they said it’s known for being a mediocre, slow spot! So bad choice on us! Nice spot near the river walk and the food was fine (but cold) maybe just speed up service to improve the reputation?

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  8. michele

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! The 3 Amigos app was so good! Chicken Tinga was my favorite. Love the location!! Waiter/Waitress / Food runners very good and attentive. Hostess was somewhat unpleasant. Would definitely go back!

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  9. Jonathan

    Dublin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fine. My 3rd time and I’m never wowed for what I spend. Kitchen had difficulty with the appetizers and they came out to table 15 minutes after our entrees were brought out. Apps were room temperature so it makes me feel like they were sitting on the line for awhile before being walked out to the table.

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  10. Darrell

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. The server was phenomenal, the food was fantastic, the prices were affordable.

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2 people
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Booked 13 times today
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320 South 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th and Virginia St
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Brown
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Casa Del Barco is available for End-of-the-Work-Day bar reservation groups, group dining reservations, and restaurant buyouts for large private events.
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