WAY OVERRATED in my opinion. I was looking forward to beef chili verde as I always order or prepare it with pork. It was a huge disappointment; my crock pot roast has more flavor than this dish! And especially for their prices. Margarita was very good, but small and pricey. I won't return and don't understand the hype. read more

Fun little place with excellent service. Reservations are suggested as the available seating is minimal. Seating for 6 people at the bar is available. Menu changes with the season, and while choices are limited, the flavors were outstanding! Parking is available in the back and on the street. read more

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This restaurant was an absolute gem!! We did not expect this quality and authenticity. We started with the frijoles charros which were well seasoned and I loved the bacon bits with it - yum! The queso fundido was heavy cheese - I didn't really need it, but it was still quite tasty. The smoked carnitas were a big portion and so tender, and the pickled onions really picked the dish up. I wish we had some type of salsa with it, so it wasn't as one note with just the crema. We also got a shrimp dish in a soup that was fantastic! It came with bread and we sopped it up!! Unfortunately their menu is seasonal so I no longer see that shrimp dish on the menu - otherwise I would get it again!! We will be back - so good!! read more

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It has been a minute since I came here! The menu Has changed since the last time and it truly blew me out of the water. I got the potatoes to start and the Saturday suadero special with the autumn equinox cocktail to pair (pictured below). The service was outstanding as our waiter took the time to make conversation with us about the menu and personally made us feel welcomed by making Great conversation. The suadero was tender and flavorful. the garnish of picked red onions, habenero sauce, and Carmello tortillas made it simple and elegant as a meal. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! read more

Barbacoa - Cocktail - Wine Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Came with a friend for dinner and we enjoyed ourselves. 1. Dorados tacos were really good. It was a beef chorizo on this day but it changes, so be sure to ask for details. 2. The calabacitas is a veggie bowl. It was okay to me but my friend loved it. Cocktails: Spa water and garden punch both received good remarks from us. Atmosphere: Cute, intimate without being tiny. Service Good. Will return. Can't believe it took me this long to stop in. read more

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Unique, hip, fun place to have dinner date. The queso fondido was the best I've ever had. I wanted to order a second helping. Everything was perfect about it, the cheese, the roasted pepper and onions, and chorizo. The carnitas were delicious and the best non crispy version I've had. The deep flavors of rich fat and cinnamon were delightful. Great tortillas. Drinks were solid and accompanied the food well, but do wish they were better. No show stopper from what we tried. Such a great vibe and the servers seemed to love the place too which is always nice. read more

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Sometimes you want to visit a restaurant that has tons of options to fit your different moods, but sometimes you want to go somewhere that has only a few options executed really well, and that's where Barbacoa shines. The food menu is very slim with a handful of appetizers and four entree options. There were almost more cocktail options than food options! Both the food and drink menus change seasonally. I really enjoyed my cocktails! The Shaken Not Stirred Negroni sour was a perfect accompaniment to my meal. And the Foggy Oaxaca was a really interesting and complex experience as well. For myself, I ordered one appetizer and one entree, and I left totally stuffed! The elote fritters had good flavor but were a little bit dry. Luckily they came with a delicious aioli that saved the bite! The birria was really delicious, and it's impossible for anything to taste bad when wrapped in a Caramelo tortilla. The portion was a little small for the price, but the flavor was on point. The bartender was awesome! Great service. The tables weren't all full on a Friday evening, but they still recommend a reservation. You're limited to street parking to visit Barbacoa. Usually there is available space on this block of Troost but expect a bit of a walk if it's busy. read more

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Cool restaurant, went on Thursday night and it was not crowded at all. Very welcoming decor and fairly quiet space that night. Service was really great too. We had an al pastor pork chop that was really nicely seasoned and cooked decently although more on the dry side. The real winner of the night was the suadero brisket! Fatty moist delicious brisket, what's not to love? Id definitely recommend it. Drinks were good but not great, I enjoyed my "Salt and Lime" though. I had the "Beets by Mads" aswell which tasted like beets, who would've thought. Food was good, seemed a tad expensive for what it is but overall I enjoyed my experience and I'd definitely go back. I'll be back for brunch next time. read more

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I loved the physical restaurant: the moodiness of it, the location, everything. The drink and food menu was great; we loved that they had local beer! The food was delicious. We ordered the cheese dip (fondida) and smoked carnitas. It was enough for two to share. We will be back! read more

WOW WOW WOW, is all we could say when they brought plate by plate to our table..the meat is so well seasoned and booked to perfection. The tortillas O.M.G locally made in Lawrence by a small company (we loved them so much we got a pack before we left, can purchase in-house) the cauliflower could have been roasted a little longer, literally my only "complaint" but the flavor was amazing! The star of the show was the sweet potato special, perfectly roasted, the toasted sesame seed crust was a great texture and umami that paired so well with the cream and the chili I still think about it! The best dessert was the arroz con levee brûlée (best part is French and Hispanic cuisine) it reminded me of being a kid again. Do not sleep on this place! read more

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This is the best "elevated" Mexican food I have had. It is a cute little restaurant with a very intimate feel. I had the cornbread to start, the pollo asado and the suadero. The cornbread was dry and the hot honey butter it was served with was nothing special, would not order again. The pollo asado is a smoked half chicken and it was incredible. It was so juicy inside and had perfectly crunchy skin. The suadero was a generous portion of chopped brisket and is exactly what it tasted like. I wish that the suadero was served with a spicy sauce instead of a tomato, sweet sauce that made it taste more like bbq. The pickled onions that were served with it were incredible. I think the menu needs a staple side or two that we could have ordered, there are none right now. The caramelo tortillas are good, as always. The drinks were perfection. read more

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Really cool place. Upscale but still relaxed. Very good cocktails and food was interested and delicious while also having good portions. We got two starters/shareables and an entree and it was plenty for us. Looking forward to trying it out again when they change up the menu. read more

One of the best upscale Mexican food experiences I have ever had. My husband and I went here last night and sat up at the bar for dinner. Colton, the bartender, welcomed us warmly and went over the cocktails and food menus with us. We started with their margarita and tried a couple of others. We ended with their spin on an espresso martini. Delicious. For dinner, I would have to say that the ceviche and chicken mole were our favorites. The ceviche was served with fried saltines. Genius. So good. Can't wait to go back! read more

Barbacoa - Wine Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Really was looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately after a super negative customer service experience regarding a cancellation we wont be trying this place anytime soon. Super rude email from the restaurant after a last min cancellation. Feedback for the restaurant- have some grace for parents of young toddlers when a babysitter cancels last minute. read more

This place had been on my list for a long time. I had seen on social media as well as heard from friends how delicious it was. I finally went with a friend who had also been wanting to try it. This is a can't-miss addition to your list of Mexican restaurants in Kansas City, and they do it with a barbecue flair. Each dish is more flavorful than the next, by the end of the meal you'll have a hard time choosing your favorite. We ordered: - ceviche - papas con ajo - suadero - salt and lime cocktail I loved the chill vibes and how the decor isn't over the top. Overall between the seating, bar set up and staff, it is a cool place that is focused on giving customers a good experience. I will definitely be back! read more

This was a meal worth remembering and craving until next time I can go back. Each entrée was just incredible and the queso was rich and delicious. The cocktails were also excellent. Great service. read more

Love this place. Nice muted atmosphere. Drink menu is Mexican - ie tequila focused - but with unique twists! And stockyards cerveza royale on tap!! Appetizer must is the melted cheese with flour tortillas. Main entree was pork carnitas. Meat cooked perfectly. Simple. Will return. Service was attentive. Not rushed read more

Went here last night and what a nice experience! Was treating my boyfriend to dinner and wanted to get him in proximity to his fave ice cream place in town (High Hopes) so this worked perfectly. First impression is the space is very cute with good lighting and fun artwork. We had reservations and were seated right away and our server came by pretty promptly. I ordered a coke (we were seeing Sensatia at Crown Center so I knew it would be a late night) and my boyfriend got the Beach Snacks cocktail. He says it kind of reminded him of a chutney, like fruity with some herbaceousness, which he enjoyed a lot. They recommend for 2 people to split 3 dishes. Don't come here if your plan isn't to share, since the menu isn't really built for individual entrees. We started with the queso fundido. Oh dear me, delicious! Perfect version and I loved the tortillas, which was good because each of our dishes came with tortillas. We also got the frijoles charros and the suadero. The charro beans were smoky and complex. But the suadero, wow! Incredible brisket. In a bbq town, this really stood out to me. So soft and flavorful. The sauces that came with were really good and the tacos made from these ingredients were so delicious. As I alluded, we didn't stay for dessert but I bet it would be delicious. Service was polite and attentive all night. If I lived closer, this would definitely be a frequent spot. I thought the price was reasonable and I think we easily could have just had the queso and the suadero and been full. But if you get a chance to go, do! read more

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Food and drinks were amazing! Loved the vibe and service also. Will be back! Barbacoa was off the charts!

What a treat this place is! Gorgeous interior, terrific staff, succulent offerings. We love that it's a one page menu with all starters and mains looking back at us while we decide. I want to be buried with a glass of that milk punch- might be the most delicious drink I've ever had. My friend and I split 4 of the starters and were too full for a main or dessert. The burrata was the absolute winner for me, and we also loved the elote fritters, cabbage with peanut salsa and bean-and-pork tortillas. Not one dud among the group. I want to go back and try a main with the churro donuts to close, and... more of that milk punch please!! read more

This place was awesome. Drinks were original and delicious...the food was incredible. Show this place some love!

Okay, YUMMMMMMMMMMMM! Everything is about this place is fabulous. We ended up going for brunch and I wanted to to order everything off the menu. We started off with a couple Queso Fundido for the table, served with the famous (THE BEST) Yoli tortillas. HANDS DOWN THE BEST CHEESE DISH EVER. I will admit, the serving is pretty small. We had 6 people at our table and ordered two orders of the Queso. It was enough for everyone to have one tortilla. I ordered the Monies Plate and the serving was actually a GREAT size. It came with the smoked carnitas, refried beans, eggs, fried potatoes and tortillas with a side of salsa. It was all so flavorful and very filling. My husband ordered the Quesa Birria which I took a bite of and was also very fantastic. If you're not a fan of super smoky meats, I wouldn't suggest this menu item. We can't wait to try their dinner menu! One thing that I think would make Barbacoa over the top great: Adding a mocktail menu. I tried to ask for a Mocktail but the waitress seemed very weary about it. Still 5/5 stars! read more

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Grabbed brunch with some friends at Barbacoa and it was delicious! The place is cute, service is friendly. We ordered the chilaquiles, birria tacos, ceviche and esquites, with a few cocktails. I got the Mexican Mule and it was bright and fresh. All of the food was incredible. Best birria tacos I've ever had! I typically like my chilaquiles floating in sauce, and even though these weren't super saucy, they were still delish. The ceviche was incredibly fresh. Will definitely go back for dinner! read more

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Second time here and tried new items. Food was good. Wasn't crazy about the tostados, but it was my pallet not the flavors. Sometimes avocado and me aren't friends. Service was exceptional! Had a great waitress. Clean restaurant, kind of small but seating is decent. read more

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Ok, just YUM! We tried @barbacoakc last night because we'd heard good things about their cocktail menu, and we left as big fans of everything from the molé to the martinis. First, you *must* get the taquitos here. They might just have been my favorite bite all night: stuffed with brisket and dipped in garlic crema and a salsa, with a bite of pickled onion. I don't even like taquitos (or didn't think so), but whoa. Others at the table argue that the Queso Fundido was even better than the taquitos. Brian argues that we should have dipped the taquitos IN the queso for a mind blowing bite. We ordered 4 of the 5 entrees: Turkey Molé was my fave. I can't believe how tender and juicy the turkey was, crusted with a rub that features a lil coffee flavor, then smothered in a 3-day molé that is fantastic. Brian had more than his 1/4 of the pork carnitas (in chewy perfect @yolitortilleria) and as promised, the sweet potato torta was a layered tower of flavors. My other fave, though, was the Chicken Tinga tostada: crunchy, crispy, spicy, creamy, & fresh. Yum! The menu is pretty small, but everything we had was a winner. I'd rather a place nail 5 entrees and 4 appetizers than add anything underwhelming to the list. We didn't have room for dessert but got it anyway: Arroz con Leche was divine (sweet crispy rice? Yes.) And they make their own chocolate in house if you need something a bit more bite-sized. Oh... And the drinks! Everything we had was fresh, well balanced, unique and delicious! We liked the Mexican Mule best (with cilantro-infused vodka) but the 104 (rum, coconut water, almond bitters) was also a table fave. We also had wonderful, attentive, enthusiastic service. The space looks just a little different than when it was Urban Table, but they make good use of it. We will definitely be back. We'll be craving the taquitos and molé! read more

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It's not hard to see why Barbacoa was overwhelmingly voted "Best New Restaurant" in The Pitch's Best of 2023 competition. Madeline, Roman, and the rest of their team have crafted an incredible experience, from the rotating decor from local artists to the inventive drink list- I'm a big fan of the Carnitas shot. Offerings at both brunch and dinner are savory, cozy, and delicious- the Papas Con Ajo are a must! read more

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We love this place so much we have already gone back for bunch round two. Had to get the queso and added the birria tacos!! read more

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Its Modern mexican cuisine meets American bbq techniques. Absolutely wonderful service and the meals were on point. We ordered the suadero and the hongos en mole. Both were delicious - the suadero was simple until you combine it with the salsa and the bbq sauce. It really marries all the flavors together. The hongos en mole was amazing, it was mushrooms that were smoked? The work on the mushrooms were so tasty. The service was also impeccable - the timing of our dishes coming out, replacing silverware, and just in general everyone was so friendly. Very yummy! read more

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A warm welcome by the friendly hostess as you enter this dining area with a modern casual atmosphere. The drinks were unique and the two we tried are definitely delicious. While the taquitos were not as flavorful as expected, the queso fondido was a knockout. All their entrees looked good but we ended up getting the Turkey and Molé and have no regrets. Turkey was super moist and flavorful and the molé smelled and tasted amazing. Besides the taquitos, the only downsides were a longer than expected wait for the food, especially as the dining room was never completely full, and the menu being printed on a thin simple 8.5"x11" felt cheap. read more

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So we came here a little over a month and a half ago (woohoo early review for me), mostly because someone I knew shared photos and I was very intrigued. It was a damp April evening that we came for dinner. It wasn't too crowded so we were seated quickly. The restaurant has a very casual vibe that really suited the weather. The service was good, they were quite attentive without hoovering or feeling like we were being rushed. We ended up ordering a couple of drinks to start while trying to decide on food: Some kind of beer that was like Orange Creamcicle plus pineapple?? Honestly, it wasn't great (don't take my word for it as I despise beer, but he was of the same opinion). I ordered...erm a tequila old fashioned. It was decent, but too sweet for my liking. I did follow up with a mezcal old fashioned that was definitely MUCH better. Anyway to the food! We ordered the Queso Fundido and Chicken Taquitos to start - YUMMY! The taquitos were fresh out and perfectly crispy. I really wanted to try the Ceviche, but boyfriend isn't a fan of that type of thing...oh well. These delicious appetizers were followed by the Shrimp Diablo and some Turkey/Chicken Mole thing (not on the current menu so yea...I don't remember). They were soooo delicious and we cleaned our plates. Not to mention the awesome tortillas that came with the queso and chicken/turkey thing. Will definitely be back, as there are other items I would love to try! Overall a great experience, with a few hiccups with the drinks. :) But we are also someone snotty about drinks, so take that with a grain of salt. read more

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I'm currently sitting in this restaurant writing a review, astounded at the experience I've just had. My husband and I ordered Rábano, Elote, and Pescadito. Just wow! Every part of each dish was separately seasoned with just the right amount of spiciness to hurt a little, but not enough to overpower the circus of flavors perfectly coordinated. I think this is the best meal I've ever had. The waitress also recommended a bit of habanero bitters in my Salt & Lime drink, and I'm in love. I can't wait to come back! read more

Delicious upscale Mexican food! Very cute intimate vibe with great service. Make sure you make a reservation because there isn't a ton of seating. Would recommend the carnitas! read more

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I would say this is my favorite restaurant, and I really enjoy many places, but this takes the cake! Every single thing on the menu is done to near perfection. Their drinks rival some of the best bars around the metro. The environment is clean and welcoming! I could eat a million of their tortillas and their queso fundido truly is mind blowing. Please check this place out! Also, my girlfriend reminded me to mention their Tres Leches which is a must!! read more

Tried out Barbacoa this evening after hearing only good things & left fairly disappointed. Service was super slow & our waitress was MIA for most of our meal. Outside of the sauce in the pescadito dish, everything truly lacked flavor and tasted simply like the ingredients themselves. Would've loved to see homemade tortillas on the menu, however instead there were Yoli tortillas (which are good) but were not prepared well. There were definitely liberties made in the drink menu & I have to applaud that, but the food and service just fell short & I don't think we will visit again. read more

Barbacoa - Elote, pescadito & hongos en mole dishes. - Wine Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

My wife and I were excited to try this new place that has recently opened up on Troost and it did not disappoint when we finally got the chance to have dinner there recently! We made a reservation online and were impressed by the interior when we showed up as it has a very chic and stylish dining room. We ordered the Queso Fundido con Rajas and the Esquites to start and both dishes were fabulous. I also enjoyed my Brazilian lemonade and was intrigued by several beverages on the cocktail and mocktail menu so I will definitely be returning in the future to try more drinks! For our main we shared the smoked carnitas which were delicious! My only small complaint would be that the dish needed a couple more Yoli tortillas as there was more meat than could fit in the 3 tortillas provided with that dish. But overall everything we ate here was wonderful! We will definitely be back to try more things on the menu! So glad to have this place in our neighborhood! read more

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We went for brunch and this is such a good spot, the space is very modern and simplistic. The service was great and the food was amazing. The best queso fundido and the chilaquiles were just the right amount of everything. Can't wait to go back and try their regular menu! read more

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AMAZING! Everything about this place is AMAZING! You should definitely go there and order everything on the menu! Amazing food, amazing service, amazing restaurant with an amazing staff. Just do yourself a favor and get there. Thank you read more

We had a reservation but the table hadn't left yet so we decided to take the 2 seats left at the bar. I love the vibes here, it's cute and inviting. The service was pretty fast for a busy weekend evening. I could tell the bartender was in the weeds but once we ordered, the food came out relatively fast for how busy they were. The elote balls were a classic twist, it was pretty good! The fish taco was SO good. The orange sauce was flavorful, Id come back just to get that fish taco & their espresso martini which was a twist from mexican hot chocolate. The carnitas were super greasy & fatty, i still appreciate the flavor profile but I wouldn't get that again. Im glad they are here & hope they stay for a while! I dont think i'll be a regular just yet but id definitely come back to try some other menu items! read more

I've been here twice and it was exceptional both times. I wouldn't hesitate to go back. The drinks are exceptional and so is the food. 10/10

Amazing flavor and presentation. A very good option when you're looking for something different, fresh and healthy. Good drinks also. The service was good and helpful, explaining about their plates. The ambience is nice and surrounded with beautiful natural elements. read more