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    El Barbas Restaurant & Bar

    4.0 (40 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Fish Tacos
    Sharrie N.

    Okay - here's the deal.. if you're expecting elevated Mexican food because of the feel of the place. Beyond the fancy plating and bright lights hide food offering doesn't go above mediocre. Fish Tacos- runs about $5.5 each.. pricey for tiny breaded fish, and red cabbage with sauce. It was seasoned, almost in the tad of salty. Service was fine . Everything else was forgettable

    Sushi rolls, margarita, fish tacos

    Good service, great atmosphere.... AMAZING MARGARITAS and such good food. 10/10 no notes

    Ashley C.

    Came here on a Friday night during happy hour and wasn't disappointed. So many food & drink options to choose from! I went for their fish tacos and a michelada. Also ordered a margarita flight off their happy hour and was surprised that it was a full on drink and not a taster size! Great portions and food tasted great. Service was friendly. Would come back again to try different food items.

    Margarita flight!
    Veronica C.

    The ambiance, the staff and the drinks are always a 10/10. Every visit I make to Barbas is definitely worth it. I never leave dissatisfied.

    Food service is excellent The employees is wonderful kind and friendly you have a lot of food here

    Shrimp Tacos
    Berenise G.

    Came in Sunday afternnon, i was a little skeptical Because of the low reviews. Our waiter was Miriam and she was really nice, supper attentive great service I came with my sister sonwe had the kids We got them their horchata water and it was 10/10 so creamy and delicious! Their micheladas were A1 ! My husband got the Mar y tierra Fries and they did not disappoint the had so much flavor and the fries were crispy. I got shrimp tacos, id say 7/10. My sister got a sushi roll and Tacos gobernador both were delicious. I would recommend and i will come back.

    Taco de Camarón Baja / Baja Shrimp Taco
    Cristal B.

    My husband and I came in for dinner on a Thursday afternoon and were seated right away. The service was great from start to finish! I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were delicious. I also tried a flight of margaritas, which were all very tasty. My husband ordered the molcajete and really enjoyed it. The restaurant was very clean and we loved the aesthetic! Overall, a great experience, we will definitely recommend.

    Amazing! Food, drinks, staff, vibes... a must if you're in town. We tried various items on the menu and were amazed! Delicious and fresh!! Portions were also more then generous. A++ all around.

    Sushi.  Henny & Coke.  Tocos ( already eaten).  Hella good .
    Rodney A.

    Good food and STRONG drinks. Definitely a vibe... . Order tocos and sushi. Both were fantastic.

    Conchas
    Celina W.

    If you haven't been to El Barbas Restaurant & Bar in Vallejo yet, you're seriously missing out! The atmosphere is amazing -- the black walls with gold and red accents create a royal vibe, and the staff is incredibly warm and welcoming. We tried a variety of dishes, including Pozole, Green Chilaquiles con Longaniza, Red Chilaquiles con Carne Asada, Birria Ramen, Sopa de Siete Mares, Tamales de Puerco y Pollo, and the El Jefe Sushi Roll, which had steak, shrimp, and cream cheese. For drinks, we had Horchata Hennessy (they're definitely generous with the Hennessy, so I'll need to come back kid-free) and Hot Chocolate. My favorite was the Longaniza Chilaquiles -- it took me straight back to my childhood, having longaniza tacos at my aunt's house. I also loved the steak chilaquiles; the steak was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The Birria Ramen was super flavorful as well, but the Siete Mares stole the show. The tamales were spicy -- everything here had a great kick to it, which I loved. And that sushi roll was awesome! I'm definitely coming back for that roll and to try all their other Mexican sushi rolls. Bonus: El Barbas transforms into a lounge with great music and an even better vibe, especially with all the lovely ladies working there. If you love Mexican sushi, this is definitely the spot to check out. Can't wait to come back and try more rolls next time!

    Derrick M.

    Dunno whats up with all the low reviews, but damn this place is fire! Food is sooooo good. Saw them advertised on one of my foodie friends instagram restaurant reviews. They did not disappoint. Be mindful of your budget. Its more expensive, but food is definitely worth it.

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    Cynthia T.

    Wow! I walked in and the ambiance is amazing! The service was terrific and the food followed. I ordered a flight of drinks, all were so tasty! They have such a fantastic menu with many different options and excellent choices. There was a singer with his guitar and he had a good voice and played very well. It was my first visit and definitely will not be my last. I travel for work to the area every few months and I look forward to my next visit!

    Mali B.

    Can't go wrong with stopping by this place, having a good drink and some tasty sushi! I love the employees here they're so kind amazing cook! Great bartenders!

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    I loved the mar y tierra fries!!! Super ricas. The inside is really cute. I want to go when they have banda.

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    Ordered shrimp and octopus cocktail and the shrimp is so dry and old it taste like I'm eating dr

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    If your looking for a spot in between dive bar and upscale this is it. Good food. Chill vibes. Nice happy hour. Would definitely come back.

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    11 months ago

    food is so good ! i tried the molcajete , el jefe . The margarita flights were super delicious as well !

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    The food is pretty good! Culichi roll is one of my favorites. Also the horchata... omggg one of the best I've ever had!!

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    1 year ago

    good food and drinks. the service was good as well went back 2 days later for more margaritas :) and the chocolate cake to die!

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    the best of the best, i love everything the service was exotic definitely i'm coming back soon!!

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