I've come to Barragan's different locations for over 45 years. Sunset being the best location food and service wise!! I have been coming to Burbank now for a few years often on for a while now. If I come later in the afternoon during happy hour, I always will drink a margarita, which is normally delicious. I have never ordered from the happy hour menu before today. Today I decided to try a well drink that is noted for $6. I also decided to buy some taquitos off the happy hour menu. They had two taquitos for $10 or they had four taquitos for $15. I could not decide whether I wanted beef taquitos or chicken flauta. They were both listed at $15 each. Upon ordering I asked my waiter a gentleman with white hair, whether it would be possible to switch them up and get two beef and two chicken on the happy hour menu and he said yes he could do that. There were a few other friends that joined us and they ordered the same. Upon checkout time we were charged $10 for two beef and $10 for two chicken taquitos or flautas. My well drink of a Mai tai was now $12 instead of $6. Buy definition of a WELL DRINK indicates: Well drinks, also known as "rail drinks," are mixed drinks made of one or more liquors and a combination of soft drinks. Rum and coke is an example of a popular well drink.  What differentiates well beverages from other cocktails is that they're made with the bar's cheapest liquor. These liquors are kept at the bartender's waist height in what's known as a speed rail. The rail is a rack that resembles a well, which is where the name "well drink" or "rail drink" comes from. The well typically holds a cheap brand of vodka, tequila, rum, gin, and whiskey. Your bar should also be stocked with various juices, sodas, grenadine, triple sec, sour mix, and garnishes like cherries, lemon wedges, and lime wedges. when I asked why I was being charged $12 for well drinks when the happy hour indicates $6 for a well drink. The waiter told me that what I ordered was not a well drink, and I told him that the menu does not specify a specific drink that falls under their well drink category. I asked to speak to the manager, I am unfamiliar with a woman's name that she's a short woman with blonde hair and glasses, and she told me that my drink was not a well drink which I beg to differ. She said that only tequila, vodka or gin would fall under that category but nowhere on the menu does it specify that. Nowhere does it indicate this. We had a little discussion about me asking for two chicken and two beef taquitos and she said that it's either or. I explained to her that I asked the waiter prior to ordering them off the happy hour menu if that could be done and he said yes. She was very appalled that I was questioning the charges and said that she's never had this problem before which I find difficult to believe. I feel this establishment should have told me upon ordering and asking to switch two beef for two chicken and let me know that I would be paying $20 for four taquitos at that point, but I wasn't. In the end, she gave me a five dollar credit so I did end up paying $15 for my taquitos and $12 for my well drink. Please understand that it's the principal that counts here. If I did not order from a happy hour menu that specified these specifics then I would've never questioned it but Barragan's happy hour menu does not indicates their interpretation of well drinks nor does it indicate no substitutions. It's unfortunate that you find long-standing establishments quality and personnel changing. read more

Well, some of the reviews saying "Best Mexican Food Ever" need to visit a few more restaurants... I hadn't been there in a while, since i no longer live in Burbank. Guess the original Barragan owner passed last year. RIP. The prices were on the higher side. Got a "Lunch Special" fish taco plate, about $15.00 , Confirmed with waiter that fish was NOT Tilapia. He said it was "White Fish" . Although the tacos had plenty of fish on them, I could only eat one taco, they were so terrible. After getting home, I called to verify what kind of fish it actually was. They use Swai, a dirty, low-cost farmed fish. AND charge $24.95 for this on regular Menu! Now, the beans were good. The Lentil soup was good. Chips/Salsa OK. But, If you are going to charge top dollar, don't use garbage fish!! read more

I've been here twice, once for their Taco Monday and another time on a regular evening. On Monday nights, crunchy tacos (ground beef, chicken or potato) are $1.75, and $2 if you want them with guac. They're pretty good, and a good size for the price! I was full with 2. I love old school Mexican restaurants that have been around for decades and this one has its charm... it's spacious and cavernous on the inside with lots of separate rooms, and has a beautiful patio. I liked my cadillac margarita. However, the prices are a little absurd. All of the salads are over $20 (for salads!), and most of the entrees are upwards of $25 - $30. The salsa was thin and too watery. We had the same server on both visits... she mentioned that she had been working there for a VERY long time, but I can't remember the last time I'd had such an unfriendly, dismissive server. She seemed to be annoyed during our whole visit and I don't think she smiled once. I'd recommend Tequila's, Don Cuco, Ernie's, or Los Amigos instead! More reasonable prices and more welcoming, friendlier vibes! read more

Great ambience. Great service. We tried the tamales and they were delicious. Loved the outdoor seating and the waiter was quite hospitable.

What a gem! I have lived in Burbank for almost 2 years now and can't believe I hadn't tried this place until this weekend. From the customer service to the food itself everything was a definite 5 stars! From the moment you walk in you are made to feel like family and everyone is so attentive and friendly. They have Happy Hour on weekdays from 3-6 ($8 Margaritas! YEA!) and they have quite an extensive food menu. Everything looked so good. The portions are absolutely huge and the dinners include soup or salad at no extra charge. I was so happy to see that they had dishes with Noplaes (Cactus) because it doesn't seem too many Mexican restaurants in LA County have that on their menus. I got the Noplaes con Huevos and it was amazing! My mom loved her Chicken Mole and my Dad (who is usually very hard to please when it comes to Mexican food) loved his Ropa Vieja. We definitely took the leftovers home! Our waiter Ramiro was absolutely phenomenal and their patio is lovely on a nice Summer evening. We can't wait to go back! read more

Barragan's - My Mango Margarita! $8 on Happy Hour! And they have Habanero Salsa! - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

As far as Mexican food goes, this is not my first choice, second or third. I have no idea why this place is always crowded. The food is not very good and the margaritas are from a mix. *Beware: do not have more then 1 margarita on the rocks. The sugar from the mix will make you sick. We were celebrating a friends bday so that made it fun. The parking lot gets full quickly but if you have patience, you may catch a patron leaving. Otherwise parking can be challenging. Me, I would pass on returning any time soon. read more

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Good food great service. Nice and clean Mexican decorations and fast service. Nice music read more

Barragan's - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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I gotta be honest the food is ok here, but the maragritas are liffe. I went for happy hour with coworkers on Wednesday for 4 dollar market. So delicious, our server Pedro was amazing and very attentive!!! A time was had!!! read more

Good food, but have my few same items I order since the 80's . Service always excellent. Old school clean Mexican cuisine experience

EXCELLENT SERVICE!!, the waiters are awesome people, the beer was great and the food DELICIOUS!!! And the server Armando is the best!!! read more

Staff is super polite and service is great. But it's basically Mexican food for Anglo-Americans. We were able to get a large table for eight friends. Our friends were very happy with the food. We could stay long after eating and visit there was no rush to leave (Sunday night). I prefer authentic Mexican food. read more

Absolutely amazing! The service was welcoming and the hospitality matched the hype. Visiting from Las Vegas, we wanted authentic Mexican food with lots of flavor! Our server, Carlos was the most kindest and attentive server. Thank you to the entire staff for your hospitality. Until next time.... read more

Service was absolutely awful and the food was terrible. So sad. It's hard to find good work ethic these days. read more

For starters, there is a large private parking lot and it felt very secure which I find a LA rarity. The food was fresh and flavorful! I had a peach margarita with a tajín rim. We were seated on the back patio which was so nice and relaxing and allowed for a good visit and catch up with my company. Our server Liz was phenomenal and was very attentive and was willing to make recommendations. I look forward to visiting this establishment again on my next Burbank trip. read more

Barragan's - Peach margarita on the rocks with Tajín, Beef taquitos with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

This is a poor choice to eat ! Service is poor and cater to larger groups . Then rush to get them out ! You have to ask multiple times for the same thing ! It's all about get them in and out ! Not to mention I've been coming here for decades , now finally time to find a new place to enjoy dinner . It's just sad management doesn't care . read more

Margarita Mondays was delicious. Tacos for 1.75 were packed with meat and toppings. Not cheating you on discounted days. I had a mango margaritas which had just enough liquor to taste but remained fruity. Completely sold and headed back with the girls for drinks n dinner read more

Narragansett patio is Awesome. Hugo is the best! We loved the Mole aND pork carnival in Chipotle!:

Family all time favorite - last of the great big plate Mexican food Wait staff friendly and easy to engage read more

The food is good. The service is amazing! Such cute and great atmosphere on the patio.

Barragan's is our favorite mexican food restaurant on Burbank. Monday is Taco night but this month they have an Anniversary special oh $6.20 0ff combinations. Our plates were huge and came with soup or salad. The wait staff is like family to us. There is a large outdoor patio where there us live entertainment on some nights. Celebrating a birthday? Don't forget the fried ice cream! Also there is a new happy hour Monday through Friday. You cannot go wrong with Barragan's ! read more

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Our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Their lunch specials are a total bonus! Highly recommend this restaurant !

Really sad to be writing this but I received my first food poisoning from eating here. Maybe it was bad luck. We ordered enchiladas and a wet burrito. The server Hugo was great. We sat in the patio which was nice and hosting a larger party so the patio allows for group parties. Unfortunately the food was not my favorite, I ate 1 of 2 enchiladas and barely any of the beans but at least I had options since all beans are vegetarian. I am just recovering now after 3 absolutely frightening days of vomiting and more. I hope no one else that went on 5/26 suffered aside from us. read more

Food was average and not that tasty, alcoholic beverages on the other hand were good though

I ordered camarones al mojo de ajo and let me tell you they were delicious. My lime margarita on the rocks was really good too, not too sweet and the right amount of alcohol. I enjoyed the ambience as they have decorated really nicely for the holidays, and the waiter was very attentive. Will definitely be coming back. read more

This is one of those places that we have driven by countless times. So even though it was Mother's Day, we opted to give it a shot. Surprisingly, we were sat immediately. Our waiter was friendly and I appreciated his recommendation for the tongue with Spanish sauce. Now I messed up by stuffing myself with chips and salsa. We started with La Botana (the Mexican sampler: mini taquitos, flautas, sour cream, guacamole, corn and flour quesadillas). I wish the salsa was more spicy. The tongue was moist and flavorful. I thought it was odd to include olives but I truly enjoyed it. My wife went with the three piece flautas combo served with rice and beans. I have to say that my wife and I will be back again. read more

Wow! Second time I've tried this place and it's still underwhelming. The food is just bland and doesn't reflect the deep and vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. When I have to ask for some salsa with some more flavor and heat, I know I am not going to be pleased with the rest of my order. The grilled chicken salad was an enormous amount of tasteless rubber chicken, the previous time I ordered a combination plate that was also tasteless and came with tacos with shredded cheese, nope not from any region in Mexico I am familiar with! The service was friendly, but slow. The Margaritas were fine, nothing special, the outdoor dining was comfortable. I see why they received a low rating read more

March 2021 Mexican jewel in Burbank! Our second time within a week. The food and service are excellent. We are not drinkers but all the tables around us have Margaritas, Mimosas, Micheladas brunch. Totally love: Free chips with salsa Shrimp cocktail Fish ceviche Cocido Chille Relleno Flan Still waiting for try the homemade apple cake. read more

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I'm sorry but their food is just not good. I ordered enchiladas and it was terrible. Stale tortillas with terrible meat, very little sauce. I'm not Mexican and I make better Mexican food at home. Also, there was a lady there that used to steal money off of peoples credit cards. I hope she got fired. Their Glendale location was so much better. It's too bad since they used to have 3 locations and they were around for a very long time. read more

I used to love coming to this place, but every time I come in, I always end up sitting in the back. I don't know why. I would have liked to see another part of the restaurant, but the server was terribly late. I even had to beg him to bring my glass of water, which took forever. I had to beg him to come over and check on the service. Never again. Stop being racist against Afro Latinos. My server was the older gentleman who puts his hair slick back in a ponytail, with glasses. 12/08/24 read more

We had a lovely lunch, I had the tostada. It was delicious and very big. Service was excellent and the wait staff supported each other. read more

I love the Margaritas with Don Julio and Serano chilies peppers. Service is outstanding with Ramiro. read more

Barragan's - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

I am delighted to compliment Barragan's Mexican Restaurant for having delicious, authentic Mexican food, the best margaritas in town and also for having a friendly staff! Last night, two of my friends and I were there for dinner. Margarita, our serve , provided excellent service. She is nice and sweet. After our food was served, she made sure to come over. Check in to make sure everything was OK and spent just a quick moment or two to ask about how we were doing today? Although it was cold outside the ambience inside, the restaurant was warm and festive. There was a good vibe in the restaurant everyone looked happy! Keep up the good work, Barragan's. We love your restaurant! read more

My aunt brought me here for brunch and to talk about some family matters during the week, so I don't know how different the experience would be during the weekends or evenings. My aunt mentioned her family loves coming here and are regulars, but it was my first time, even though I attended the local high school and worked in Burbank for several years before moving away. I had always heard of this place but needed a better reason to try it out. My partner's family are also regulars, and this restaurant has a loyal local customer base. Personally, the food quality was cheap cheap cheap, but the drinks tho. The margaritas would bring me back for sure. The ingredients are low-grade, and you can tell they use a lot of packaged and canned goods, only a few fresh ingredients. I'd say using the lowest quality ingredients in this place helps keep the overall costs down. It's affordable for a restaurant in Burbank these days. The taste is also very, very far from being on the authentic side. You can tell they cater to the non-Mexican demographic, but if it works for them and they keep the population returning, I think there's no issue; know what you're getting into here. The service was also pretty good; we were happy with our server, and my family told me that they hadn't had a negative experience with the service either. We sat on the outside patio by the fountain, and it was so serene you could quickly lose track of how many margaritas you drank, and they're huge. I loved how clean the property was. I need to note this because the bathrooms were pristine, the parking lot was well-manicured and clean, and the patio was so lovely; I have no clue what the inside of the restaurant looks like, and I am not sure I would ever want to be seated inside, to be honest. The patio is so cute. I highly recommend it for the ambiance, and I found it so lovely that the waterfall drowns out the sound of traffic nearby. This place is perfect for most occasions, even a date situation. I'll be back for the drinks and a few apps. read more

Ox tongue wasn't in the menu anymore but when I asked for it , they made it .How nice. Thank you very much. You made my day.

Tasty Cocido. Great service. Hard rice for me. The most expensive Mexican restaurant I have ever eaten at in my life. Someone joked that it is like paying royalty prices for Mexican food. It has been a long time since I last ate here. Wish my soup came with potatoes. Loved the beans but a side of it cost over $4.50 so I did not buy any to take home to eat with my left over. read more

We came to Barragan's to celebrate a wonderful evening including a birthday, and a wonderful evening it continued to be! Pablo was a very attentive server and he kept checking with us to make sure we had the best experience. We normally enjoy Taco Mondays and margarita Wednesdays here. Barragans has inside and outdoor seating and is always a fun time. read more

The margaritas and the tacos and beans and rice are delicious and the wait staff is amazing they have a great outdoor seating

Always damn good!! This guero loves the lengua in Spanish sauce. Such incredible flavors! I've been coming to Barragans for 30 years - first rather Echo Park location and now here in Burbank. Love the food and the family is so awesome!! read more

Everything we've had here has been solid! Can't remember what all I've had. Probably due to the bomb happy hour they have. Don't judge me, I've also been there during a Sunday dinner with the whole family..hahaha. From the tacos to burritos to any thing they offer has been hot, fresh and has great taste. Service is great, attentive, fast, and Johnny on the spot when you need something. Always a yes when wife says, MEXICAN? Umm yeah! Duh! read more

You can't tell from the street, but this place has a great back patio. It was the perfect place to meet a group of friends for happy hour. My friends and I ordered an assortment of drinks and happy hour food. All was delicious and we had a great time. My only complaint is that it felt a little bit like we were being rushed out. Other than that we had a great experience. read more