The quality of food and ease of ordering were SO fantastic! A great spot for grabbing a drink, apps, or a full meal. The inside and outside seating areas had a great vibe with a nice bar to walk up to for drinks. Service was fast and easy! 11/10 would recommend! read more

I ordered some take out and once I got back to the hotel and opened up the bag I realized I was missing the tortillas. I called the next day and the management went above and beyond to apologize and make the situation right. I have to say this restaurant not only has delicious food but EXCELLENT customer service. Thank you for your help especially during such a difficult time for my husband I during his chemotherapy. Run DONT walk to BarTaco!!!! This place is awesome and they really do CARE!! read more

Bartaco is our favorite taco spot in town! So tasty and the vibe is alway great!! Our favorite items include the pork belly tacos, street corn fritters, friend plantains and key lime pie! Always hard to choose what to order because we love everything on the menu!! Highly recommend coming and trying the food and the patio is so great in the summer months - even for the dogs!! read more

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Such a happy place! Really nice decor inside and out, and fun menu ordering system with QR codes at table. Service is always nice and food comes out relatively quickly so can be nice to waste time or a more time constrained lunch. I've been many times and tried most things, all the tacos are good (especially duck, fish, cauliflower), the churros are excellent, sides are good. Yet more than the food I find the place very fun, is always filled so has a good vibe and if you sit out on warm summer nights you can people watch the hilldale mall crowd/the green lawn area in front of Apple Store. Highly recommend! read more

A huge fan of this place! Located in Hilldale, it is always busy. Everyone raves about this place and I would have to say, it met all expectations. All of the food I tried was nothing short of delicious. I am generally skeptical about "fusion-style" places, but feel that Bartaco has executed it well. Their lemonade was extremely tasty, light and beautiful. Appetizers: The fried plantains were a perfect combination of savory and sweet. The tacos are quite small, but pretty flavorful. A satisfying dinner would be an appetizer (such as plantains), 3-4 tacos, and a dessert. Tacos I tried: baja fish, chicken pastor, carne asada, crispy rock shrimp, roasted duck, tuna tataco, and cauliflower. Every single taco was unique and tasty. The tuna is a MUST. It was so delicious and full of flavor and the quality of tuna was high; I was pleasantly surprised. My least favorite were the cauliflower and rock shrimp, which were just alright. We tried the gelato flight of four cones and it was a perfect way to end the dinner. The coconut gelato was out of this world. Overall, I LOVE the food here and would definitely not hesitate to take friends here and visitors from out of town. I had to dock a star for convenience. When we came here the first time, we had to wait over an hour. We tried to come back for lunch on another day and it was again, completely jam packed. Expect to wait. In addition, it took over two hours for us to have dinner the first time (though the waiter did say it was exceptionally busy that evening) from sitting to tab, not including wait time. We came back again for lunch on another day but it was going to be at least a thirty minute wait so we did not end up coming back. In addition, Hilldale is a nice area and prices can be a little high in comparison to your neighborhood taco bar. read more

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We have been enjoying Bartaco since they opened.we're there at least once a week. Great food great vibe and service. The food is always fresh ! This is a place you'll never be disappointed. If anything isn't perfect the staff will always make it right. They are doing a great job with providing a safe place to eat in challenging times. You'll feel sage and have fun. Many people are discouraged by the App used for ordering. No worries It's tricky only the first time. but now we love it. Works great and actually provides a great level of service. This is a wonderful environment. Make sure you meet "Gibby" the General Manager. He sets the tone and keeps you coming back. 5 stars isn't enough. Should be 10!!! We love going late afternoon for early dinner/ late lunch but great anytime! read more

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Cool vibe in Hilldale. If the weather is nice they prop open the place so even the inside people can enjoy a bit of the outside. Large space. What I like about them: their service. No games to play or to find a server to hunt down. They give you a rundown about how it works. Place your order on paper, put it in a holder and let's them know you're ready to order. Place a card and that's letting your server know you need something. Chicken empanada was great! The outside was crispy, definitely different than empanadas I've had in Venezuela, but in a good way. Perfectly salted, great combination of inside flavors. Sauce accompaniment was too limey for my liking but was a good addition for others who may like that. Tacos! Duck: my favorite out of the four. Flavorful, not dry! Chicken chorizo: a close runner up to being first Pork belly: this had a sweet glaze (not my ideal preference for a taco), was wishing for a crispier meat Carne Asada: a disappointment, too salty for me-this was the one I was looking most forward to. I'd rather go elsewhere for carne asada tacos. I probably could've eaten 3 more. They definitely err on the smaller side of tacos. The server recommended ordering between 3-6 tacos a person. It gets pricey (2.5-$3.5/taco) when you order 6 so be aware. read more

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I've been held up for months in trying Bartaco and finally had the chance to visit. Located in high end the Hilldale mall comes with certain expectations (that's what the mall says, at least). While several doors exist, the main entrance is in the courtyard that faces other stores sharing the space. The restaurant it self is casual and modern. It has a bit of an outdoor atmosphere. Music complements the atmosphere in lively, laid back, and a bit loud when not enough patrons are in the restaurant. Being seated a table, you will find a container that has menus to fill out your order, a drink menu, several sauces, and a card to ask for service. An additional container is present including silverware, napkins, and chopsticks. The cocktail menu features primarily tequila or mezcal drinks. Rum and bourbon do make an appearance, however. The drinks are quality and deceivingly strong. The ordering scheme is that you fill out a little card, similar to sushi restaurants. I ended up getting 7 distinct tacos. I think putting it all together, all the tacos had excellent flavor with your choice of corn or flour tortilla, or bib lettuce. Several vegetarian options. Textures advertised on the menu are present. Flavors aren't neccessarily traditional mexican and may feature several cultural inspirations.The set back is the fact that many of meat fillers are sitting around and, therefore, sometimes dry. Overall the food is as advertised and as ought to hit the spot of most patrons. Tacos are small overall, and people ought to aim to order 3 to 7. Other than tacos, other dining options include rice bowls, roast chicken, and sides. I did try the corn on the cob. It came piping hot with a whole ear split in two, topped with mayo, cojita cheese, and some combination of lime and chili pepper. The flavor of the corn overall was lackluster and bland. My guess is that they want to try to do something better than traditional elote which results overall in a poor execution of an originally amazing dish. Several dessert options exist. I ended up trying the churros, served freshly fried and dipped in cinnamon and sugar. The churros come with a side with a chocolate dipping sauce. These are simply the best churros in town. Service, finally, is quick, polite, and helpful in navigating the menu. Overall a great spot that is functioning well, wouldn't be surprised if they were around for a long time. read more

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It was a mediocre experience for us. Maybe I'm old school, but the ordering of food on your cell phone without a waiter/waitress has very little positive benefit for the customer. No one to ask questions of the menu. The food comes out a jumbled mix across multiple plates leaving you wondering who ordered what. So then you sort through the plates to find your items, consolidating them in front of the right person. Next it trickles out at odd intervals where some in your party sit with food getting cold in front of them while others wonder when their food will get there. Plates of food are sat at the table with the table delivery person having no clue who's food it is, you're left to identify the tacos on your own and distribute accordingly. The food itself is pretty tasty actually, albeit small portions, but the ordering experience overshadows the food. I think If you'd rather not interact with people, and are eating by yourself, this would be a pretty solid choice. You pretty much make it through the whole night without an interaction with anyone except the hostess that sat you down. read more

D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S!! I am beyond impressed with how well this restaurant is functioning after being open just a few weeks. We stopped in on a Monday for lunch, and the restaurant was fairly busy. We were seated right away and got a lovely table surrounded by greenery, cool basket lighting fixtures, and a wall of windows that can open in the summer with nice weather. They offer a paper menu that you check the number of items you would like ordered. All menu items sound fairly customizable to specific food/dietary needs. They have a great selection of vegetarian options and fresh made cocktails. We shared a variety of menu items including a variety of tacos, the beat and goat cheese salad, Street corn, and plantains. We loved everything we ordered! Bartaco also offers a seating/lounge area with fireplace and couches. I've stopped in two additional times to have a drink and chat on the couch. They didn't skip on any detail related to atmosphere. There is a small patio area with heat lamps attached to the ceiling, and garage door style windows are able to be open on a nice summer day. I can't wait to check it out during warmer weather. Tip: make reservations, they've been packed! read more

We visited this spot on a Sunday afternoon and pleasantly only had about a 10 min wait for an outside table under a warm heating lamp. We started off with 3 different non-taco dishes, duck quesadilla, corn fritters, and ceviche. The ceviche was very fresh and refreshing! The duck quesadilla was also tasty, the corn fritters were good but not overly memorable. We sampled about every taco I think you can order at Bartaco! There were some hits and some misses. The Baja fish tacos were a little underwhelming without much sauce on the taco. The chicken verde taco was tasty, but slightly dry as a whole. On a better note the pork belly and duck tacos were absolutely delicious and we will be back for those again! Overall this is a great place for a light lunch or dinner! Overall the tacos are a little pricy (~$4/taco) for the size (2-3 bites). I would highly recommend this restaurant if you haven't visited yet. read more

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A classic taco spot at the mall with a fun beachy vibe! Knocking a star off because they now use online ordering which pretty much leaves the waitstaff without a task, and the guac was overpriced for like a tablespoon portion. Otherwise the meal was great, fish, pork, chicken and chorizo street tacos were all super good, and so was the margarita! read more

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I went there with my friend yesterday evening. The service was pretty nice, and the tacos were appropriate in every aspect. I ordered Nojito, which tasted a little different at the beginning, but fresh and great after the second sip. We were satisfied so much. The only disadvantage was that we waited for about 45 mins or more. If you are not in a hurry, then I would recommend it! read more

Bartaco Hilldale - Nojito - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Ambiance inside is rocking it. Had I not been as full as I was from the international festival for lunch, and tight on time to get back home for a late meeting, I would have sat sipping a margarita in here just to inhale the atmosphere a little longer. Food was delicious. While some of the tacos were just ok, a few of their exceptional tacos bring up the bar. Their menu is not too extensive, but we did want to limit ourselves to tacos rather than trying something else. There is quite a selection to choose from. Oysters - good, but not as "oyster-y" as I'd like. I imagine that the fried batter makes it tempting to those who aren't real fans of oysters. Tuna - on lettuce wraps, not tortillas. The vegetables were literally electrifying my mouth. Soo good. Pork bellies - super tender, albeit a little sweet. But you can't go wrong with pork bellies. Duck - looks like pulled meat, not chunks like the pork belly or tuna. My friend had this and said it was good (but not wow) Brussel sprouts - surprise! brussel sprout tacos, really? Yep, and hubby is definitely ordering this one again! portobello - meh. This one was the oops one of all our tacos - felt dry and lacked spice compared to everything else. fried fish - comparable to others we've had. carnitas - also comparable to others, while on the sweeter side. Wow, that looks like a lot of food. Haha... But really, each taco was about 2 bites. I would go back for the tuna, brussel sprouts and pork bellies. And to try the rest of their menu. While just drinking in the vibe. Oh, and the place is very gluten-free friendly. read more

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"You have small tacos, I eat more tacos. It's not rocket science, but maybe it is economics?" Hilldale, where much of Madison suburbia comes to graze, gawk and consume. Options of food galore, this being much-hyped grabs your attention. You linger in the hopes of a table, as do many more around you. In about 40ish minutes you are led to a barcode with a table around it. This you are told is the menu, and so it is! You order online, which is very convenient! Human interaction is overrated anyway, I mean that too at a mall?! Jeez! You are much better off pushing these buttons on your phone than someone else's right? The food arrives, and you look at it and then at the server. "Umm, we didn't get the kid size did we?". "These are adult-sized". "What kind of adults have you been hanging out with?". Anywho this allows me to try 6 different tacos and fried corn fritters without feeling piggish. The food is fresh, decently if not uniquely flavored, by no means authentic Mexican but then look around, I don't think it is supposed to be. More like fusion. Was it worth the wait? No. But would I eat here again? They have spicyish food and alcohol and then I can go to sleep in a movie theater next door so probably. read more

The exterior had a Fixer Upper--Chip & Joanna Gaines--vibe, which I loved! The interior was cozy, shabby-chic with hints of industrial detail. Seating varied, from chairs by the fireplace, to small tables to booths and barstools! There was a lot to keep the eye busy, but somehow, all went together.. The waitress was upfront about the tacos...saying they're roughly 2-3 bites. She also told us their drinks are hand-crafted. She went over how to order--pretty similar to dim sum--and told us to place a card into a holder and she'd be right over. The menu had unique taco combinations--like portobello mushroom and duck with tamarind glaze stuck out right away! I got an order of the spicy cucumbers and three tacos--a portobello, carne asada and tuna tatako. Both were hearty and I actually enjoyed the portobello taco more than the carne asada. The tuna tatako was light and refreshing--a good way to balance the heartiness! These were definitely on the small side, so glad the waitress gave us a heads up! They also have three sauces at the table. Each with their own flavor and a spice-level for everyone! I personally loved the habanero! My Paloma Fresca was average, nothing too memorable. Our meal ended with surprise Street Corn Fritters--on the house (thinking bc we asked about our order a couple times before coming out). They were delicious, and not too oily. Overall, it's a cute spot.. For the price/portion, I can think of a few other spots I'd hit up before coming back. read more

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This is like an Amazon go for restaurants and it's amazing. You scan the code on the table and order off your phone. If you get confused the server will explain everything and you pay with your phone. The environment is very warm, clean, and welcoming. They have an amazing gluten free selection. The tacos are fire. I'll be coming back for sure and telling my friends. They do not accept cash. read more

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Very busy on a warm, sunny, Saturday about 5pm. My husband thought the food was taking a little too long to come to the table but I think it was about 20 minutes. Server was very friendly. Ordered: 1. Sesame ribeye tacos x2 2. Roasted Duck tacos x2 3. Spiced verde Chicken tacos x2 4. Baja fish tacos x2 5. Esquites We devoured all of it in probably 5 minutes. So yummy. He loved the duck and fish tacos. I loved the ribeye and duck. The duck tacos were the spiciest, the fish the most mild. Can't wait to try it again. read more

Bartaco Hilldale - Roasted duck, sesame ribeye, Baja fish, verde chicken - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The food was fantastic. It is light and very flavorful. Our waitress was for our lunchtime service was so happy, friendly and informative of the items on the menu. The lunchtime menu was very decently priced. We ordered the salsa verde and street corn as an appetizer and those were so flavorful and tasty. Loved all the taco options as they all had such different flavors. Our waitress informed us of a secret menu taco that was very good as well - be sure to ask what the special one is! My favorite tacos were the Baja Fish and the Chicken Chorizo. Will be back for sure. read more

Love this place. With my keto diet, the lettuce wraps are a great option. I particularly enjoy the spicy cucumber salad. I always order the pork belly with the lettuce wraps. The wait for a table always varies between immediate to over an hour. Thankfully there's plenty of shopping nearby if you don't want to wait in the restaurant. My favorite server is Ilene. She's very attentive and makes me and my pup feel very welcome. So do all the other staff. Pup approved! read more

It looks like a regular Mexican restaurant walking by, but when you walk in it launches you into a new world! The atmosphere, as well as the unique way you order, will change the way you see dining! All their tacos are 2-3 bites each, you order everything through the app and it goes right to the kitchen and boom, 5 minutes later you've got smoking hot tacos. They offer many sides, margaritas, plus an assortment or other tropical drinks. All though the experience is through an app, the servers are very very attentive, you can place a black card up on a holder to notify them of any questions or concerns you might have and they'll be right over. Definitely a unique experience from a guy who loves tacos. PS- I know I need to take more photos, I just dissect the food as well as the experience for an honest review! read more

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Overpriced tiny portions not that good. Any Number of better Mexican restaurants in madison read more

what in the Beverly-Housewife-Hell is this? I get it, it's aesthetic AF in here and sure, if your demographic is for those doing it for the Gram than yes, genius concept. snaps for you. But you're telling me each $2.50 - $3.50 taco is "one or two bites" (which is a lie, you can inhale one taco), that's $1.25/bite minimum. Nope, I need 3 bites of each taco, minimum. Save your money, if you want a real taco - support your local taqueria. read more

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Delicious food! Really nice atmosphere and in a fantastic location. The service was great although I'm not a huge fan of the order off your phone, it makes older generations feel unwelcome but, I totally am comfortable with it. read more

I started with the small order of guacamole, which was pretty good. It was on the spicier side and the chips were a flat fried tortilla style that you have to break apart to dip. I then had four different tacos: -Carne asada - very tender, but could have more flavor -Glazed pork belly - very tender on the inside with a crispy outside, the flavor was sweet and savory -Chicken chorizo - my personal favorite, most flavorful -Carnitas - this was my second favorite, very tender and juicy with a ton of flavor I sat at the bar and had service that was second to none. The server was very upbeat, positive, and helpful. It's a very nice and clean restaurant, but I wish they had a few T.V.s. read more

Bartaco Hilldale - Tacos and guac - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I would say that this is a fairly disappointing establishment. Although it is convenient for a bite to eat when shopping in Hilldale, there is no actual wait staff and the portions are small, underwhelming, and overpriced. Tuna poke was low quality and no free chips and salsa... Wouldn't recommend. read more

Bartaco Hilldale - Kimchi Baja fish taco Fried plantains Poke - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I always have a great time at BarTaco. I've visited locations all over the US. I stopped in after a long travel day for a work trip at the Hilldale Madison location and had, as expected, an excellent dinner and cocktails. I was greeted and taken care of by both Dren and Alondra. Both very friendly and attentive. Alondra was really informative and pointed out some great menu options. Dren shared his tequila knowledge with me and we explored a few different tequila options and talked about some other high end, off menu, tequilas that he thought would be of interest to me! Per usual, my food was prepared perfectly and the freshly squeezed and prepared cocktails hit the spot after an exhausting day! Will definitely be back when I visit Madison again! Thank you Dren and Alondra! read more

This place is great. The tacos can get a little pricey, but the flavors are delicious. The corn fritters are a must-order. The cauliflower taco, crispy shrimp taco, chicken chorizo taco, and tuna steak taco are my favorites. Their street corn is fantastic, too. The only thing preventing me from a 5-star rating is that I feel the quantities have decreased in the limited time I've been going there. My first few times I felt as though the tacos were absolutely brimming with fillings. Not so, anymore. read more

Bartaco Hilldale - Tuna taco (foreground), crispy shrimp and chicken chorizo tacos (middle), cauliflower taco (background) - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Bartaco seems to be doing everything right. The vibe inside is really nice. You can sit in lounge chairs by a stone fireplace, in booths, or at the bar. In the summer, they have quite a bit of outdoor seating as well. The wait staff have generally been good, no complaints but nothing memorably special (apart from one waiter's impressive overuse of the word "awesome" multiple times in every interaction that became a running joke for my whole table.) The manager always makes me feel like he cares about our experience, so that's a plus. Nothing's ever gone wrong, but if it did, he makes me feel like I could bring it up to him and he'd sort it out quickly. Their tacos are, in a word, DELICIOUS. I've had quite a few different ones, and none have really disappointed. However, the real winner of this place, perhaps the best taco in Madison, is the Brussel sprout taco. I barely even like Brussel sprouts, and I dream about this taco. Sometimes when I'm on a budget, I'll just head there and have two of those (they're $2.50 each) and feel satisfied. Their margaritas are also quite good, although that's where you tend to feel the more expensive nature of this restaurant. I like restaurants like Bartaco because they are a bit more pricey, but because individual items are actually priced quite low, you can still get away with less than $10 a person. All in all, this is my favorite taco place in Madison. 4 (standard) - 0 (nothing bad) + 1 (deliciously scrumptious tacos) = 5 stars read more

Great location and amazing customer service, particularly from Casey. Small portions, pretty good flavor but not much depth. Good range of taco options. Lovely outdoor area. read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would! I came here with my husband and a friend because Cafe Hollander had an insanely long wait. The staff, SO FRIENDLY! Every single person we came into contact with was super personable, helpful, and fun. We sat outside, and loved the spacious patio. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciated the online ordering system. Instead of having servers take your order, you scan the QR code and order everything right from your phone, and then pay on your phone as well! This is especially nice if you have a group that would normally want separate checks. I think this whole system make the server's job so much easier which is probably why the staff was in such a great mood. I really wish more restaurants would adopt this ordering system. Now.. the food. O.M.G. The pork belly tacos were the best tacos I've ever had! I also got a crispy oyster taco, roasted duck taco, and lobster taco (so amazingly buttery,) everything was INCREDIBLE! You'll want to order at least 3 tacos because they're not very big. There are so many protein options for taco fillings which is so fun. There are also vegetarian options. The only negative thing I can say was that the cocktails were pretty pricey. They were tasty though, but maybe not good enough to warrant the prices. I literally cannot wait to go back to Bartaco!!! The food is just amazing and so fresh. Wonderful experience! read more

Stopped before seeing a show, from the name expecting some nicer, sincere taco fare. Got a private equity-owned fast casual restaurant with LOADS OF SALT IN THE FOOD because it is cheaper than real spices and seasoning. We were feeling bloated for hours afterwards. Loud bad piped in music, vanishingly small portions and kluged up online ordering. Brought us the wrong food and drinks. Iced tea was good though. Tacos at our small town local taco restaurant blow this place away. Cultural appropriation done poorly. read more

Hot mess express. The ordering system was glitchy and impersonal. It left a bad taste in my mouth but we mostly felt bad for the helpless staff who seemed to also dislike the system. read more

Update: As I stated before the food is delicious. But with the increasing rates of food allergy in the population, having great food is just not enough anymore. Bartaco excels in being food allergy savvy. I frequently visit with someone who has nuts/peanuts/shellfish allergy. They do not look stunned or surprised, or annoyed. They understand food allergies and provide great service. In fact, they ask all the orders (I overheard from other tables), if there are any food allergies. For this I would give them more than 5 stars. read more

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So disappointing- stopped to grab an early dinner and ordered the Ahi bowl, which in the photo looks really good. When it came out it was just sad- tons of rice and four wispy, shaved paper thin pieces of tuna that made me feel kinda ill. I doubt we will be back. read more

Bartaco Hilldale - Sad razor thin Ahi tuna - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Really good food but the "efficiencies" at Bartaco amount to bad service. It starts with a "Cash Free Restaurant" (or similar) sign on the door. Clearly they wish to be cash free but enough customers have complained that Bartaco welcomes customers not with a friendly greeting, but Article I of the rulebook. This sign serves as a metaphor for their dehumanizing approach to sit-down dining. Why not take that sign down, perhaps mention somewhere on the menu that card payment is preferred, accept that some customers prefer to pay with cash, and take it? I found this policy especially annoying when I bought a single drink at the bar...where I can't even transfer my tab to the table. I'd much rather hand them ten bucks than do paperwork. Then we entered to find that they took our name by phone but didn't explain that it actually does nothing to get us a table faster once we arrive. What's the point? Next we were told to scan the QR code and submit our order electronically. I prefer to connect and interact with a human to place my order, as did all 4 adults in our group. A member of the staff overheard us talking, and was wonderful about making an exception and taking our orders "traditionally." Then random friendly staff bring the food but have no idea who at the tale ordered it. And the food came at random intervals, creating the awkward situation where someone has their meal and must eat in front of the others or wait while their meal gets cold. One person's first food came a full 10 minutes before the all at our table had been served. That works with shared small plates but not with individual orders. In these times when when so much human connection and interaction are being eliminated from our lives I choose to dine at restaurants that lag behind this trend not lead it. In dining out more than almost any commercial transaction, people are the essence of the experience. read more

Nice place for lunch. We started with chips and a trio of dips..(all yum). Tacos were small but delicious. I tried the duck taco and pork belly taco. Both were great. I'm a pretty big eater and 3 tacos was enough. They use an online order system that works well. You can just keep ordering if you want more. Staff was friendly and delivered everything quickly. Definitely worth a visit. I know I'll be back. read more

Better than average millennial taco trend riff. Lots of taco and Tex-Mex-Esque and South American-type stuff to choose from. The food is tasty. Everything is served tapas style... So be careful the bill can add up quickly. The craft cocktails are made with fresh squeezed citrus and that makes a big difference. It's worth a visit or two. read more

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we came here for lunch one day and we were extremely impressed! I have recently felt in need of something new and this place did it for me. You sit down at your seat and the server kind of explains how things work is you have never been. You pretty much just scan this barcode and then there is all the food items on the menu and you just put everything in your cart and order it. we started with a mojito and a fresh squeezed pomegranate lemonade drink. The drinks were incredible and you could literally see them freshly squeeze the fruit. As for food you get one taco and they are about 3 dollars each which honestly was really nice because you can try various things and share them. For food we got chorizo, ribeye, verde chicken and pork belly tacos and all of these tacos were great and really enjoyable but let me just tell you the pork belly taco was AMAZING! We ordered like 4 more after we tried the first one. we also got elotes and a coconut gelato for dessert which were both very good. There was a variety of things on the menu such as other tacos but also different rice bowls, appetizers, desserts and even a nice kids menu. The atmosphere was also pretty cool you really felt like you were on the coast or beach somewhere. You don't see much of your server but honestly at this restaurant it made sense and worked great. Definitely recommend this place to everyone, it was a great experience read more

Had such a great experience stopping here for lunch on a Sunday. The place is easy to find, obviously lots of parking in the shopping center, and the whole vibe is very cute and very reminiscent of "beachy California." Definitely not your typical street tacos, though that's what we were told they were styled as. The size is about the same, but that's where the similarities stop--they're more upscale, with non-traditional but delicious ingredients and served on one tortilla instead of two. My favorites were the pork belly, portobello, and the crispy shrimp. All super flavorful and well-cooked. Three was definitely enough to fill me up, but I did split a swordfish one with my partner, and that was also really good! Chips with the salsa trio and guac was worth it if you want something a little extra. The salsas were all really good and different from what's provided on the table. Chips were tostada shells that you break yourself into chips, which is the only place where this loses a star for me; I think something's really lost on not having house-made tortilla chips as far as the experience of being there. Also, nothing was really spicy, so if you're looking for spicy maybe ask for extra jalapenos or something! Overall, it was such good food and a great atmosphere, definitely going to stop in again next time I'm in Madison! read more

Bartaco Hilldale - From left to right: swordfish, fish, portobello, pork belly (2), crispy shrimp - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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