Very good chicken. They had a lot of flavor options including very spicy but I went with a mild garlic. The rice complimented it and I really loved the veggies side. The staff was very nice and answered my questions about the menu. I got it to go but the place seemed clean and comfortable to eat in. Good dinner. read more

Few days ago, out family from Winnipeg visited us and we would like to treat them to a nice dinner. We called this place and they said they are open until 10pm. I believe it's a new branch so we are not sure if the service is as good as other Barcelos branches. I must say, this is the best branch of Barcelos when it comes to customer service. We asked about the promos that they do have, and the cashier, which happened to be one of the owners too, went beyond their offer and gave us extra. Food was really great and the owner always updates us about the status of the order. The place very nice and clean too. A very pleasant place to dine in with your family. read more

What an amazing experience!! We were late getting in to Calgary, and did a quick stop at Barcelos. Although close to closing time, we were met with open arms by the owner, who proceeded to walk us through the menu and give us lots of great recommendations. Fabulous is all I have to say!! We had the chicken and a couple of sides. It was so flavorful!! And the owner was right...he said we would crave it!! My mouth is watering while I write this!! Five stars all day long!! read more

I've been dining here since it opened years ago. The place is always spotlessly clean and the food is wonderful but what sets it apart is the staff. They are always very kind and friendly and make me feel like a valued person even though I am a senior woman. This is not the case in many restaurants I've been to, especially if I'm dining alone. Love this place!!! read more

We went here for the first time. We loved the food, the service, the cleanliness & the vibe . Thank you Jay

This is the new location after newton exchange n its pretty convenient. Layout and food options is very much like Nando's but they taste way tooooooo much better. Honestly i had same order at nando's as i ordered here but the flavours n quality of food is entirely different. Chicken with corn n grilled vegetables on side was my order. Omg , my mouth water even now . It was too well cooked , corn seemed fresh n nicely done, grilled vegetables were a delight. Healthy lunch after a good workout. My friend ordered chicken rice which was equally good. I must say that the place has nice decor n well kept. Tip- u have to take ur drink n cutlery from the side of the counter just as it is in nando's . read more

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Amazing service! Very customer-friendly, had a great experience! Food was delicious as well

Dare I say the chicken here is better than Nandos?? The chicken was cooked perfectly, grilled and slightly charred outside and juicy inside. The side tangy lemon sauce tastes delicious, while the peri sauce gives a nice spicy kick if you need more. The family meal come with huge portions. The garlic Portuguese bread is the most addicting. The sides of peri fries and rice are comparable to Nandos. We visited at a off time and we were the only ones there. The inside is modern and clean and service was attentive enough. Definitely craving another visit here. read more

Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken - Portuguese Near Me - Surrey, British Columbia

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We initially wanted to go to Nando's but ended up checking out Barcelos flame grilled on 88Ave in Surrey. This is their brand new and just opened location as they had closed the previous outlet behind the Canadian Tire mall a while back; welcome back!!! The decor and menu are an identical, almost exact replica of Nando's, although more comfortable, more upscale for fast casual and definitely better layout and service. We walked up to the counter and ordered the family pack for four which consists of a whole flame grilled chicken cut in 8 pieces and comes with two large sides ($33.50). The chicken cooked with peri peri was amazing - fall of the bone tender; peri peri fries were great; the yellow rice was tasty and not dry. We added a side of the grilled vegetables which were very, very delicious! We started with a humus appetizer which came with sliced pita breads and a bowl of garlic chick pea dip ($4.99); again very,very delicious! (Did I say how delicious it was?!) And, we also had the chicken livers appetizer ($6.99) which was cooked in lemon pepper sauce and came with a Portuguese bun to mop up the remaining sauce at the bottom of the bowl, yum yum yum!!!! They have a vegetarian option we wanted to try so we took in the double veggie kabob plate ($12.99) which came with a generous helping of rice and salad and two large and very tasty skewers packed with grilled tofu and vegetables (onions, crunchy red and green peppers, etc). The staff constantly came to our table to make sure all four of us dining were happy and that the food was tasty. Needless to say, we were extremely pleased and wowed. There was not a single morsel of food left on any of our plates; it was THAT good and most importantly FAST! Definitely the best flame grilled BBQ joint in Surrey; will be back! #yummy read more

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Barcelos Surrey,B.C. Nando's should b shakin' in their boots... Awesome Peri-Peri sauce...simply the best version of this African /Portuguese style of fare. Such clean food too!GUILT FREE GOODNESS. You need to go... 'appy Noshin' Brianm Foodieatlarge.yelp.ca Fb Tumblr read more

Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken - Barcelos Surrey,B.C. - Portuguese Near Me - Surrey, British Columbia

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I wasn't able to take pictures of the food because before I knew it I devoured the whole plate. The service here is always fast and friendly. I always feel very welcomed when I come to this restraint. And what I like about this style of restaurant is that your order food like you do at any other fast food place (at front counter), but they delivery your food straight to your table instead of you standing in line to wait. Which the wait is never too long. The dining room is very nice and opened. Me and my friends always sit in a booth. And their washrooms are very clean and smell so good! I always get the chicken sandwich with cheese (very peri) with peri fries and rice, and peri sauce on the side. And it was AMAZING! Even if I did have a picture it would not do it justice. I enjoy every bite and wish that I would eat their food all day, every day. read more

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I must say I was so pleasantly surprised. I assumed like I'm sure so many do that this is just like Nados. But you would be right and wrong. The Peru Peru is very similar but I like Barcelona's better. But the real difference is value. Their chickens are twice the size. I got a double meal which I thought meant leg and thigh. But it was two. With two sides for about the same as Nandos but I didn't leave hungry. I will be back because I love the flavours and now it feels like I'm getting a good value for my money. read more

If you have a family and want a place to eat, then this place is not for you. Also, if you want to socialize and have a nice time out with friends or family, again this is not the place for you. Our family went to this place expecting to have a nice dinner, when one of their staff started giving out orders to keep quiet as we are disturbing other customers - here I am shaking my head as other customers also had kids and if not equally or louder kids was not told to keep it down. The manager also condoned the staffs action and didn't offer to make it better for my family (as if this was a norm for them). My thoughts are, if you want a nice place to eat and be able to socialize with family and friends then this place is not it - this is another branch of a library so it seems. My advise - spend your hard earned money elsewhere where customers are treated with value (you are paying for the meal). read more

Amazing great food, spot on every time, portions and nice and big fries are he bomb keep it up guys!!

Tried for the very first time, Guildford location. Ordered chicken wings and fries. The fries were really good, and generous serving, but the chicken was delicious. Loved the flame broiled taste. Will definitely be returning. read more

This is our 3rd time here as a family of 4. Each time we've had the family pack that feeds 3 to 4. Good portions and amazingly fresh tasting!!! Cheaper than fast food for 34.99!!!! read more

Very not good, they have let themselves go, uninterested staff, small portions large prices, they have cheaped out on their marinade, flavorless chicken, save your money, go elsewhere. It's run is over. read more

Excellent service; the chicken is tender and juicy and not slathered with sauce. Lots of flavour. The actual restaurant is clean with contemporary decor, and the service is pretty impeccable. These people pride their food and it shows. There is lots of selection too, I ordered a whole chicken for my bf and I to share and he loved it. The food is well flavoured and it's my new favourite go to for good chicken. Well done Barcelos. read more

They got really good chicken. But if I'm looking for a Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken Nandos would still be my first choice. Barcelos just doesn't have the in/out flavour and aroma of a Nandos chicken. read more

Great food! My wife and I are frequenters of Nando's, but Barcelos will give Nando's a run for their money! I found the sauce here richer and more flavourful than Nando's. The price differences are only slightly lower. No garlic mash but they have baked! I highly recommend you give this place a try! We'll be coming back! read more

Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken - The chicken! - Portuguese Near Me - Surrey, British Columbia

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This is my new favourite restaurant, among others. I agree that the chicken tastes far superior than Nando's. It is soft and juicy inside, with a perfect grill on the outside. The sauce that I choose is lemon, and it is just as tasty as the chicken. As well, the service at this location on 88th avenue is exceptional. I am always greeted with a hello and a smile. It's a very clean environment and enough sunlight to provide a warm ambience. A ++ read more

bad service, after waiting more than 15 min for my to-go order the gentleman gave my order to somebody else next he took from her and gave me to me, with the actual pandemic situation this mistake is not nice, make me feel and the other person very uncomfortable, even I gave tip in advance his service and food quality were not what I spect it, maybe this bad service is not happening in all location but the one at market crossing Burnaby branch is common since it was not my first time of bad experience, I will never return back. read more

I know this is a new place that just opened up, and oh boy am I happy it did ! The chicken wrap is really delicious there. They have delivery, they're quick too. My order probably took around 8 minutes to make. I would definitely visit again. read more

Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken - Logo, front desk. - Portuguese Near Me - Surrey, British Columbia

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Read the reviews sounded good so thought I'd try it it's just a Nando wannabe ordered the super family meal 56 dollars half the chicken was dry a small Caesar salad grilled veggies were over cooked lots of garlic bread that tasted good the rice was dry. And to top it all off there was no wifi or service for phone bad connection fluctuated to 1 nub after awhile I don't rate this place a 4 1/2 moe like a 2 1/2 won't be going back service wasn't very good either they brought the food out 1 at a time I usually like all at once the waitress didn't even ask us how everything was didn't even ask us for beverage refills won't be going back read more

Definitely comparable to Nando's for quality. The restaurant decor and menu are almost identical, which is kind of funny. We ordered the Half Pack (2-3 people) with half a chicken in mild, 2 kebabs and 8 wings in medium. The mild was barely spicy at all, but tasted good. The medium was a nice heat. We had coleslaw and potato wedges as sides and found those to be only okay. We'll likely go there again. read more

Compared to Nando's (since it's basically the same thing), it's not better. The fries here give nando's a run for their money but the sandwich isn't the same. The bun here is a lot softer, sauce tastes sweeter and not as many selections for the heat. I recommend Nando's over Barcelo's. read more

It's what a Nando's should be and could be if they served fully-grown birds, kept the place clean and hired friendly staff. Food's pretty good, kind of pricey but I don't mind paying if things are done properly. The people who own this place obviously take pride in their product and take care to provide a quality customer experience. I'd come back. read more