El Barco

El Barco Reviews

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• Definitely one of my favorite places for Mexican seafood and Margaritas!

  by ordbillw

  
  

• Ceviche is delicious. So are the fajitas! Prices are reasonable - but expect to pay much more than $8 a person. With one drink, per person is more like $20 - $25 including tip. Visit made on Oct 21 2004.

  by eschwainger

  
  

• My favorite Mexican Restaurant!!!Food is always fresh and great! Generous and reasonably priced. Try the Sangria too! Homemade and always fruitylicious!Parking lot available but small. Metered parking along street.Drawbacks... No reservations accepted which makes it hard to be seated and restaurant is small so tables are pretty close to each other. Also, I do not like the Mexican RAP music & videos. Wish they would just stick to regular Mexican music videos for atmosphere and get rid of the rap!

  by nurse_ratched

  
  

• the food is terrible like the host and owner i ordered ceviche and it was spoiled,i notified the owner about the problem and he told me off, besides that he looks mad has a face off a bull dog ready to bite i dont know what they put in yhe food but it was a terrible.

  by joe29betty

  
  

• Food-pretty good. Service- terrible. Which ruined the entire experience. Waited 10 minutes before waitress came by. Had to ask repeatedly for chips and salsa. Another member of our party did not get the dish that he ordered, and rather then promptly taking the dish back and replacing it, the waitress ARGUED with us. We had to get the manager to come to our table before the dish was replaced. By that time, everyone else's food was cold, and we never saw our original waitress again.

  by jensangryinch

  
  

• The food was terrible, dry and fishy tasting. The beans and rice were all dried out even. The waitress was really terrible. We felt completely sick after eating here. YUCK. The atmosphere was ok and would have seemed trendy and cool if the food had been good. YUCK.

  by specker

  
  

• I would skip this one. Just go across the street to "Alegrías" or even better to "La Costa." They also charge for each soft drink refill (Europe?) weird. Food is nothing to write home about.

  by Brayan M

  
  

• Everything is very tasty here. Frankly, not many flaws here. Food is fresh and the fish is the star.

  by William Q.

  
  

• A MUST go place!!!! There is always a wait but well Worth it

  by Omisaya m

  
  

• Amazing mexican seafood restaurant. Good service, spicy salsas and big portions. Try the clamato michelada, Mexico's take on Bloody Mary.

  by Ruben F.

  
  

• Mariscos are Bomba

  by Carlos J

  
  

• I love the red snapper.

  by Perry

  
  

• EVERYTHING IS GOOD!! I especially love the salsa negra they accompany the chips with.

  by Gizeh D

  
  

• Came in for my birthday and we ordered a parrilla of meat and seafood. Soooo good.

  by Amando C

  
  

• The Calamari was phenomenal

  by Eric B.

  
  

• The Steak and Snow Crab Legs are my favorite! Perfectly done and always fresh :)

  by Ria I

  
  

• The fish is excellent!

  by Alix S

  
  

• Two things: margaritas and red snapper

  by Brittany Nicole

  
  

• The waitresses are very friendly. However, I had the chicken enchiladas and they where not very tasty. My cousin had the carne asada dinner which she also thought the steak needed more seasoning.

  by Marcella R

  
  

• This place is ok if you want fried things and didn't byob. Veneno de nayarit across the street is better

  by Shinji K.

  
  

• They have good vegetarian fajitas and the best mango margarita in town

  by Bren J

  
  

• Buttered shrimp

  by JC S

  
  

• A place to go if you like ceviche and enjoy eating a whole fish

  by David Curiel

  
  

• The greatest place on earth

  by Mr. M.

  
  

• Skip the Guacamole and go for the chicken tacos & strawberry margaritas

  by Carolyn S

  
  

• Get the margaritas & the chicken tacos!!

  by Carolyn S

  
  

• The Michelada's are the best value on the Near North Side!

  by Eric

  
  

• Their octopus Ceviche is the best overall ceviche in the actual city, next to the one I make in my kitchen.

  by Blake Q

  
  

• Amazing large portions! Crab, small shrimp and mahi mahi amazing. Avoid the steak-- not tender and dry. margaritas are nicely priced but low on booze content. Great Mexican seafood gem in Chicago!

  by Matthew P.

  
  

• "Killer" margaritas

  by Roberto F.

  
  

• The food was awesome. That Steak platter was huge. I trully recommend this place to people visiting CHICAGO.

  by Sir Sal R.

  
  

• Best fish tacos. Highly recommend! Great hole in the walk

  by Alexandra K.

  
  

• Can't go wrong with the ceviche.

  by Bruce G.

  
  

• Tip...try everything you wont be disapointed...

  by Marcos F.

  
  

• The dinner for 2, 3 or 4 is FANTASTIC! Crab legs, mussels, shrimp, octopus, squid, mahi mahi, chicken, steak, veggies and more! Cooked to perfection!

  by Jamie N.

  
  

• Authentic Mexican seafood!! The best day in Chicago...this tostada de camaron is awesome!

  by Deeni

  
  

• And while I'm on the subject, I've been to Veneno de Nayarit across the street three or four times and enjoyed that MUCH more. The entire Barco experience was unsatisfactory. :-(

  by Joe W.

  
  

• Really indifferent device here. Won't be back.

  by Joe W.

  
  

• I hate the service here but the margaritas are cheap and full of alcohol.

  by Maria P.

  
  

• Try the octopuss ceviche. One of the best pusss ever.

  by Jeremy N.

  
  

• Best refried beans and Mexican seafood in the city!

  by House of Blues Chicago

  
  

• This restaurant is a Mexican restaurant that has an amazing selection as well as delicious sea food dishes.

  by Quiero mas N.

  
  

• The best guava Margaret ever!

  by Iliana A.

  
  

• Anything with 8 legs. Amazing.

  by Brent F.

  
  

• Everything!!!!!

  by Janet M.

  
  

• Exellent food and great eye candy! ;)

  by Abe C.

  
  

• Pina colada and oysters are great

  by Suzette P.

  
  

• My favorite ceviche in the city, make sure to add a margarita.

  by Lei

  
  

• Camarones a la diabla were full of flavor and just spicy enough! Corona's come in 40 ounce bottles. :)

  by beanorita

  
  

• Great food, but if you are light sensitive get a seat inside. The outdoor fence lighting is harsh on the eyes and ineffectual on the food.

  by Joshua P.

  
  

• Get a pitcher of margarita on the rocks. Every. Time. And try the snapper...sooooo good!

  by Anoosh H.

  
  

• The comment on crab legs is WRONG!!! They are the best! Retried beans are best I've ever had.

  by DeAnna P.

  
  

• Just had the best steak of my life. Get the parrillada for a large group of people. The steak is towards the bottom, mmm.

  by Danielle A.

  
  

• I did not enjoy the crab legs. too salty.

  by Mae

  
  

• Come hungry . Stay long. Try something new everytime because I have not had a bad dish ever.

  by Kris

  
  

• Must haves: Tamarind margarita and the refried beans. My favorite dish is the salmon fajitas.

  by Maegs

  
  

• The El Barco Style Prawns are so addicting, you'll come back tomorrow for more. Oh, make sure to get a mango margarita to complete this incredible meal.

  by Courtney J.

  
  

• Love this place. It is likeMexican Seafood, really reasonable prices. SO Yummy!

  by Jessica S.

  
  

• 9$ margarita pitchers. overwhelming portions and flavors. Go hungry.

  by Emily

  
  

• The portions are GIGANTIC! Get the shrimp in white wine, garlic and cilantro. Boneless snapper chipotle style is incredible.

  by Sydney O.

  
  

• Really good octopus ceviche

  by Andrew W.

  
  

• Best mexican grill for your money. Get an arm-length strip steak and a 22 oz. Corona. Everything is delicious.

  by Tony B.