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La Barca Jalisco Restaurant

2.9 (431 reviews)
Open 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Classy
Good for kids

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La Barca Birria de Chivo
Alejandra C.

The place is definitely outdated but does feel clean. It was early morning so not busy. The waitresses were nice and helpful either the menu and their service. The food was okay. I had chilaquiles and they were pretty hot!! Can never go wrong with that. I did love their chips!! Not sure if I would go back to this location.

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Kyle S.

2.9 stars? Oh please -- this place is a solid 5..Between the smothered burrito and creamy refried beans, La Barca Jalisco can beat any burrito spot in a 15-mile radius. We didn't even plan on coming here -- our car broke down right outside. While waiting for the tow truck, we decided to give it a shot... and man, this was the best surprise yet The burrito de asada is a behemoth -- stuffed with flavorful asada and loaded with rice and beans. Every bite hits. The chips and salsa? Fresh. The plate? Excellent. The service? On point. The vibe is authentic, the energy is welcoming, and the food speaks.

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Been coming here for years and the service and cleanliness is getting worse I ordered my food when I noticed cockroaches climbing the walls I told the waitress and said that's completely normal I was shocked by her response I couldn't finish my food how disgusted I was this place needs a major remodel maybe the roaches will leave that way I can only imagine what the kitchen looks like i have video of the cockroaches but I believe I can only upload pictures I will not be coming back

Carne Asada plate
Yessica C.

I am not sure why the ratings here are relatively low. My family and I have been coming to this restaurant for many years and every time we leave satisfied with our order. I have tried many dishes but some of my favorites are the molcajete which reminds me of hotpot, the chicken sopes, and the carne asada plate. They make handmade tortillas and provide chips and tasty salsa for free as appetizer, and those are unlimited along with the tortillas. Moving onto the drinks, I love their fresh Aguas Fresca (not too sweet) and they also offer fresh squeezed orange juice. The service is always great. Everyone is kind and attentive. The wait can be long on Saturday and Sunday mornings as families tend to come during that time, but any other time there is not much of a wait. Ambiance is roaring with lots of conversations and a vibrant atmosphere. I enjoy it because it reminds me of a family party. Genuinely it feels like family whenever we visit. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant by far don't let the reviews deter you from this gem :)

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Lucho V.

It's an older restaurant that could use an upgrade. Decor is outdated but the place is clean. Family vibe and super friendly staff. We were seated immediately and a high chair was already setup without us asking. Came in for brunch and we noticed the handmade tortillas. They were amazing. Hot,fresh and ready. I ordered eggs abuelita. Very delicious and spicy. I loved their rice too. Not dry with a hint of chicken broth. Also ordered a carne asada burrito. Good quality meat cooked to perfection. My child enjoyed her quesadilla.Our server Sassy was amazing. We really enjoyed our food and we can't wait to go back.

Lorena A.

We had to travel several cities away to come here now that their location in El Monte closed down permanently. I had the birria and my mom had the molcajete. We both loved it. My dad, who is the birria expert, said that the birria was better in El Monte. I could not taste the difference, it tasted just as good to me.

This is the so called molcajete de camaron made out of plastic
Bel C.

Service was terrible. Took long to take our order. Also, we ordered a molcajete and it was terrible, we thought it was a side of potato soup. Turns out that was the "molcajete" literally 6 shrimp and half a Chile, a quarter of a nopal and lots of tomato sauce. They never checked in to ask if we needed anything. Bad never coming back.

Taquito plates.
Rox C.

I'll give it a 2 because our waitress was kind.so we've driven past this spot many times and usually see the parking lot full. So, we decided to try it out today. We should have walked right back out, but we've always known not to judge a book by it's cover. This place looks like a very run down greasy spoon type place with a desperate need for revamping. And the smell was very potent of a chemical used for mopping, not pinesol either. Menus were bright over as was chips and salsa. That was ok. Menu very limited it seemed. No guacamole... at a Mexican restaurant?!? Two types of burritos and we'll we figured let's give it a shot. A taquito plate and a fried quesadilla. Hmmmm rice and beans were horrible! Quesadilla was meh. And we'll we ate some and covered the rest with a napkin, paid our bill and vowed to sadly never go back there again. When we went out to the parking lot, we hadn't noticed, but piles of empty boxes and trash bags all over the floor. Yet they have a big trash bin. Who knows and really who cares. Just not good food at all!

a bowl of soup
Gelin Cara T.

Pretty quaint place. Came in for weekday lunch and it was a quick service. They sat us down, took our order, gave us our food, and then we paid and left. Food - was alright. Tolerable and didn't get me sick. Got the carne asada plate and ordered it medium rare. It was nothing to gawk about. Beans were eh but the rice was good. Salad was just large lettuce pieces and sliced tomatoes with red onion. Not a fan. Service - Very friendly and helpful. Attentive and very courteous. Parking - they have a back lot so there should be parking, but I can see it getting annoying if it ever got REALLY REALLY busy. Not sure if I'd come back at my own accord, but I would definitely wouldn't complain if someone suggested this place and brought me here. I'd be very much willing to try their other food.

My right leg with some bug bites I got at the restaurant sitting on a booth! (Excuse my hairs, but obviously I can't shave right now!)

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1 month ago

Delicious food sad the El Monte one closed due to a fire so I have to come to this one it's worth the drive

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5 months ago

they have some of the best tasting mexican food ever truly a place you want to visit! The servers are also so sweet love talking to them.

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The ambiance is amazing, the waiters are friendly and serve your meal in a timely manner.

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10 months ago

Muy mal servicio ahi , no lo recomiendo , las meseras te cobran de mas de la cuenta . Ya no me quedó ganas de ir ahi!

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9 months ago

I thought the food was fair, the service was poor and the prices were high. I would hope that these would change in the future.

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The Chicken Koop

4.2
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3.8 mi
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Happy hour specials
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Where to start? Tough question, everything about this place is amazing to say the least!…read more The staff Ariana, Julie, Joana, Brianna, Krista, and Ricardo the manager are amazing, the food is amazing, even when they're extremely busy, they do their best to try to serve everyone present inside the restaurant. And they definitely treat their regulars very well. I am one of them for a reason. Shoutout to everyone there and a huge thank you to everyone at Chicken Koop!!​

My boyfriend and I came in on a Friday night, so we expected a wait. The hostess took our name and…read moretold us it would be about 20 minutes, so we happily went outside to wait since the lobby is tiny and the staff looked like they were fighting for their lives. As we waited, I started noticing something interesting: two parties who came in after us were seated immediately. Then almost 30 minutes went by. At that point, I poked my head back in and said, "Hey, we put our name down about 30 minutes ago, and I've noticed people coming in and getting seats." Immediately, the hostess who originally helped us said, "Yes, yes... sorry about that. You can choose a table right now." So apparently our table had been available in the Witness Protection Program. To make matters worse, we were seated next to one of the parties that arrived after us, and we got to enjoy the thrilling experience of watching them receive their food before we even ordered. The food itself was good overall. The only miss for me was the mac and cheese, which tasted like KFC mac and cheese that had a passionate encounter with a jar of jalapeño juice. Would I come back? Maybe. The food was decent, but for a first visit, the service definitely left a stronger impression than the meal did.

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4.4
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2.7 mi
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Outdoor seating
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I finally made the drive to Downey to try this chicken spot I have been eyeing for monthsssss!…read moreTheir parking lot is located in the back of the restaurant as street parking appears to be limited. They As we are a primarily chicken household, I brought my family with me to try their chicken plates and creative chicken plates. My first initial thought walking into Chicken Koop is that it has calm party vibe... the reason I say this is because through our whole time in the restaurant, they were playing a lot of my favorite songs. For a second, I thought my phone had connected to their speakers, lol! Pictured below is the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate. The Friend Chicken Sandwich was so juicy and flavorful; the breaded chicken patty had a perfect crunch to it. The 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate was also another delicious and great choice. The chicken was cooked perfectly- again no dry chicken and it was juicy w a crunchy outer skin. The Brussels sprouts can out perfectly as well.

We picked this place as a last-minute dinner option since none of us had tried it before, and we…read morethought it would be worth a shot. We ordered takeout and were pleasantly surprised they still accepted our order only 30 minutes before closing. I had the mushroom wrap because it seemed like a healthier option. The vegetables inside were cooked well and nicely seasoned, but the wrap itself was a little dry. It came with a salad, which was a nice addition. I'd still return for the wrap. The garlic fries were really good, and the nachos were nice and saucy. The rice that came with the dinner plate, however, was overcooked and mushy. Overall, a decent experience with a few standout items.

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We come here often, and when we do come to pops cafe we are always happy with what we get. I always…read moreorder the corned beef hash with pancakes, the pancakes are really good. The service is fast and they are very tentative. The dining area is small but they have seating outside. They get very busy at times. The restaurant is pretty loud, it's. It the staff but you can hear everything like people's utensils siting the plate and loud talking, but that is most likely because the location is small so you can hear everything. The parking in front may be hard but they have parking the rear of the location. The prices are responsible and they give large portions, you won't be upset. I would recommend pops cafe to anyone, we love this spot.

We've been coming to Pop's Cafe for a few years now, and it's easily my favorite spot for country…read morefried steak hands down. The buttermilk pancakes are always so good, and the Irish-style country potatoes are delicious and never disappoint. The place itself is small and gets really busy, but if you have a little patience, it's absolutely worth the wait. I've never had a bad experience here, the service is always great, and the waitstaff is consistently friendly and attentive. Parking can be a bit tight during busy hours since it's in a small shared shopping center, but that's a minor trade-off for such great food. Overall, Pop's Cafe is a solid, reliable breakfast spot that we keep coming back to.

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Cute inside of the dining area
Cute inside of the dining area
2 Eggs scrambled w/bacon, Fruit, Sourdough toast
2 Eggs scrambled w/bacon, Fruit, Sourdough toast
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La Barca Jalisco Restaurant - mexican - Updated June 2026

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