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    El Barco

    4.0 (23 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken burrito, no rice.
    Natalie M.

    El Barco is a great addition to the casual yet tasty dining scene on Martha's Vineyard. You order at the window, given a buzzer, find a seat, get yourself a drink at the bar (or water for yourself or your dog) and wait for the order. Everything we've tried has been very good, especially the smash burger taco, carnitas (in tacos, burritos, or burrito bowl) and the quesaburria. I think they make their own corn tortillas, and they are legit. It's not a huge menu, but everyone we've brought has found something to eat. Also it's right by the Vineyard Haven ferry terminal so you can see the ferries come and go. My only negatives would be that it's a little pricey (but it's the Vineyard!) and the menu is hard to read! Have also heard good things about the cocktails.

    Aya R.

    My order: Margarita The Review: I wish I had better things to say. El Barco did not have any way to mitigate cross contamination with gluten, so I could only get a margarita. It was expensive and very watered down, with flecks of something else that contaminated the salt rim. The only table we could get was dirty, and when we finally got someone to help us out, she squirted me with the surface cleaner (I totally would've moved if given a heads-up!). Very very subpar experience at El Barco, but there are several other great restaurants in the vicinity!

    Carnitas Burrito bowl
    Blake S.

    Small portions especially for the price, food was just ok. I've tried different things several times and nothing impressive. Ok for VH but the food is nothing special, outside seating is nice,

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    Vincent L.

    Absolutely killer place down in MV! A must while waiting for the ferry. I love the vibe here. Keep rocking

    House Margarita

    If you're on vacation and you're looking for an amazing marg come here and get the house marg made by the best bartender, Tyler. She made the absolute best marg I've had on the island by far!

    Smash burger tacos

    Unbelievable Mexican food. The Smashburger tacos were to die for. You have to come here and get the soft serve as well!

    Hana M.

    Delicious tacos!! I got the mushroom tacos and they were insanely good. The birria tacos were also yum. Margs and guac were also solid. It's also a great place to sit and enjoy being outside but also sheltered from the rain (if you had a day like us!).

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    Mary Ann J.

    Fabulous location. Fun vibe. The wait staff is very nice. They just opened but the drinks are good and the food is delish. Can't fail in this location. The elote was tasty. Margaritas flavorful. We'll be back for sure.

    Pork Carnitas Tacos

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    Staff very accomodating, provides great service. Some of the seating is very cozy, makes you feel…read morelike you came with the people sitting next to you, but defiworth a visit for a great breakfast or brunch. We took a natural juice to sip on our walk home. I even ordered almond crusted French toast to go home with. Good thing I did, because the rain caused us to spend time indoors and take a long nap. Did I say the food was tasty? Worth the 1 hour wait outside the entrance.

    Arrived back to my beloved Martha's Vineyard island and after finding out our breakfast fave was…read moreclosed, I realized we were about 100ft away from the restaurant my host's named Best Breakfast on the island. This is a cute causal setting. Upon arrival they informed of 10-20 minute wait if I opted for counter dining. I agreed and was pleasantly surprised with a table that opened up within 10 minutes. We ordered the peach pancake special, chicken and waffles, and the Cowboy Up frittata. Presentation of the food is A+ Yet... My husband took one of bite of his chicken and made a strange face. He said it tasted "off". By the time I received my frittata and pancakes and bit into them, nothing had any flavor. Pancakes taste like they flipped bland flour and eggs, frittata as though not one lick of seasoning hit the batch of eggs. I started surveying the person next me because I was truly surprised. She said she's been going there for 10 years and the food is usually good. She recommended I say something, so I asked our server if I could speak with manager. I explained why to her and she returned stating that they have discounted the food. Soon after the ?chef came over. Rapidly asked what's wrong with the food. As I tried to explain, she kept cutting me off with a rebuttal. She eventually walked away interrupting the conversation. She then walks back, not sure if conviction hit her. She apologized saying sorry if it felt like i wasnt listening. I said that's exactly what it felt it. I said I didn't understand why she would come ask me for feedback if you weren't going to listen. She said she had several orders to take care of, and, yet again, prematurely ended the conversation. I'm not sure what purpose she was trying to serve, but there's nothing like having a terrible dining experience to then top it off with disrespectful staff.

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    Cute interior, with some counter seating.
    Cute interior, with some counter seating.
    Fried chicken and waffles with hot honey. So good!
    Fried chicken and waffles with hot honey. So good!
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    So it has been many years since I was here, but I was telling a co-worker about Sharky's Marinated…read moreFlank Steak after she said she loves Cilantro. I said the best flank steak I ever had was here at Sharky's. When I complimented the staff she sent the owner over and he gave me the recipe. What a pleasant memory!

    *sigh* I really wanted to enjoy this place, but apparently I wasn't quite booth-worthy…read more When we first walked in, there were two open tables available. We were told one was being held for a party of four, so no problem - we grabbed seats at the bar and waited. A little later, a booth opened up. Exciting! I went over to grab it and was informed that the booth was reserved for parties of four only. Imagine my surprise when approximately 97 seconds later (not that anyone was counting) two people were seated there. At that point, we were assigned what I can only assume is the restaurant's premium seating package: a table directly in front of the front door. This exclusive experience included a refreshing blast of wind every time someone entered or exited, dogs wandering through the dining area, constant foot traffic inches away from the table, and the occasional chair being carried over our heads for added entertainment. Truly immersive. The food was fine, but it's difficult to fully enjoy a meal when you're left wondering what qualifications are required to sit in a booth. Maybe it's age. Maybe it's attire. Maybe there's a secret booth rewards program. I'll never know. To make things even more memorable, there was also a convenient 6% surprise added to the bill at the end. Thankfully, I had dinner at Bettini the night before, where we were treated like valued guests regardless of age, appearance, or booth eligibility status. It was a nice reminder that hospitality still exists on the island. Wishing the staff the best this summer. If you're hoping for a booth, I'd recommend arriving in a tuxedo, carrying a briefcase, and bringing at least two imaginary friends to ensure your party qualifies. Save yourself the headache. Actually, save yourself the migraine and go somewhere else.

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    Bone in wings with the " hottest sauce".. not hot at all, has to ask for extra hot sauce. Atmosphere and service was nice as always.
    Bone in wings with the " hottest sauce".. not hot at all, has to ask for extra hot sauce. Atmosphere and service was nice as always.
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    Chicken fajitas
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