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bartaco

bartaco

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Stamford, Stamford
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    The Mexican food at bartaco is a can't miss
  • Tips
    Rosi L.
    "Love the guacamole, chips, sweet plantains and Baja fish taco 🌮"(4 Tips)
    Jennifer M.
    "The wild boar tacos are amazing!"(4 Tips)
    Emily O.
    "Food is not good but margaritas are amazing"(10 Tips)
    Tara D.
    "Highly recommend the bison taco, and the tamales!!"(5 Tips)
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  • Tara D.heart icon on user image
    Tara DîanaJuly 19, 2015
    Bring a friend, and get a tray! Highly recommend the bison taco, and the tamales!! The sides were just ok, but maybe we didn't pick the right ones. Drinks were on point.
  • Erik C.
    Erik CintronJanuary 19, 2017
    A fun idea tacos for grown ups. Little small for the price but the atmosphere is the best. Great mix drinks. Crowd is trendy stays open late and the music turns up. Hang by the bar or reserve a table
    Upvoted Oct 10
  • Alexa Jane B.heart icon on user image
    Alexa Jane BrooksOctober 20, 2015
    Best taco place in Stamford! Get 2 or 3 tacos per person, definitely try the portobello taco, and maybe the house margarita if you're feeling awesome.
  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LynchMarch 7, 2015
    The prices are quite reasonable & they have the most creative tacos in Stamford. The Baja fish, wild boar, duck and sesame ribeye tacos are out of this world & the mushroom tamale is out a sight.
  • Darshy N.
    Darshy NJuly 15, 2015
    Can't go wrong with their tacos and sauces that accompany them. Get wild and get the curried shrimp, grilled oyster, duck and wild boar are always my faves!
  • Stephen H.
    Stephen HJanuary 24, 2012
    High energy and boisterous taquería with a cool beach theme. The best values are the small & large trays which feature a chef's choice of tacos, sides, & tamales. No reservations & very busy weekends.
  • Erin S.heart icon on user image
    Erin SheaMay 22, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If you wear a blue and white checkered shirt to this establishment, someone will ask you for a refill on chips.
  • Kristin D.heart icon on user image
    Kristin DaltonApril 16, 2016
    Margaritas are a hit, as are the baja fish tacos, chopped salad and guacamole. Try the key lime pie in a jar for dessert - so refreshing!
  • Gregory S.heart icon on user image
    Gregory S. CidJuly 4, 2017
    Fun time . Good food. Check what you want and they serve you. It is loud , and that kind of atmosphere is continuous
  • Natalieheart icon on user image
    NatalieJanuary 16, 2017
    The fish and sesame rib eye tacos are delicious. The house margarita is great too.
  • Nataneh S.
    Nataneh SchechterApril 6, 2012
    The chicken Tamale, the unbelievable corn and the phenomenal cilantro mayo that you smother on the gorditas and portobello taco. If you havent been. you need to. ole ct.
  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LynchAugust 16, 2013
    If you want one of their excellent mixed drinks, go before it gets crowded. The bartenders are more attentive to making quality drinks when the ratio of customers to bartenders is closer.
  • Rosi L.heart icon on user image
    Rosi Liriano FacendaMarch 23, 2018
    Love the guacamole, chips, sweet plantains and Baja fish taco 🌮
  • Jonghyoun E.
    Jonghyoun EunOctober 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Good place to have a taco in Stamford! Baja fish taco is great; crispy fried!! Pork belly and duck tacos are also good!
  • Marcus H.heart icon on user image
    Marcus HartwigJanuary 10, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Even though the ordering process consists of you filling in a piece of paper with your order, they somehow manage to get something wrong every time. Everything is excellent though, so this is still OK
  • Jim 🌮 C.
    Jim 🌮 CrewsJanuary 13, 2014
    Good stuff. Get a margarita at the bar while you wait. Made fresh and taste great.
  • Kaitlyn
    KaitlynFebruary 6, 2016
    The margs are fresh and top shelf, the tacos can't be beat and, of course, gauc!
  • Tracy M.
    Tracy MaloneJuly 23, 2013
    View is amazing, food is amazing, outside seating
  • Lindsay M.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay MelcherAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Ribeye rice bowl is the business. Go easy on the cilantro. Wash it all down with a margarita.
  • Darshy N.
    Darshy NFebruary 19, 2015
    Happy hours and tacos seem to go hand in hand. Duck & fried oysters are my faves.
  • Bryan A.heart icon on user image
    Bryan AndrewOctober 4, 2014
    Delicious meal. Tacos, chips and guac were A+. Drinks are great.
  • Erika M.
    Erika MetreyJune 10, 2016
    Overpriced af but very tasty! Fresh squeezed limeade is delicious and their guac is great, but pricey for the small portion you get.
  • Ifeoluwaheart icon on user image
    IfeoluwaFebruary 22, 2015
    Delicious cocktails! Try the Sashito, it's watermelon goodness.
  • Jessheart icon on user image
    JessOctober 6, 2021
    Obviously get the tacos! Loved the chicken verde!
  • Joost d.heart icon on user image
    Joost de BoerSeptember 30, 2018
    The cauliflower, tuna and rib eye are great!
  • Marie C.heart icon on user image
    Marie CarmenAugust 3, 2017
    Get the pork tamales and pork belly tacos!
  • Kelsey✨heart icon on user image
    Kelsey✨July 9, 2016
    Good for groups. Order the sangria pitcher to split
  • Sarah L.
    Sarah LambinoAugust 30, 2014
    I wish this was in NYC because I'd eat here all the time. Excellent!
  • Kev S.
    Kev SkinnyNovember 20, 2013
    Bartaco is great for CT. In NY this place is a dime a dozen. Likely out of business in 6 months.
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SilvermanAugust 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Wow! Amazing gazpacho. Maybe the best I've ever had!
  • Chris L.heart icon on user image
    Chris Loves FoodNovember 20, 2018
    The flavours are simply amazing!
  • mark b.heart icon on user image
    mark boydApril 15, 2016
    EVERYTHING
  • Fern M.heart icon on user image
    Fern MurrayMarch 27, 2015
    Tacos are so yummy
  • James B.
    James Boye-DoeJuly 11, 2013
    The wild boar is LEGIT. Don't sleep on it!
  • Ke'Mani S.
    Ke'Mani SmithAugust 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Pork al pastor and pork belly must have!
  • Jennifer M.
    Jennifer MacDonaldJune 28, 2013
    The wild boar tacos are amazing!
  • Julia L.heart icon on user image
    Julia Lord NickleOctober 23, 2014
    Love the baja fish tacos!
  • Ariel P.heart icon on user image
    Ariel PotashnerJuly 31, 2021
    Chicken tacos
  • Lindsey H.
    Lindsey HoganMarch 17, 2012
    Try the port Chester reviver and the gorditas. Delicious!
  • ACMheart icon on user image
    ACMAugust 7, 2014
    Tacos and Mexican spicy chocolate pudding
  • Anthony T.
    Anthony TornambeMarch 10, 2016
    Place is great, sometimes crowded.
  • J D.heart icon on user image
    J DubsJanuary 6, 2015
    Try the pork belly tacos!
  • Liz S.
    Liz SabiaFebruary 27, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Rosita - ask Chip or Megan to make it for you!
  • John D.
    John DarerSeptember 17, 2011
    Excellent snapper ceviche! Nice vibe
  • Becca C.
    Becca C.March 30, 2014
    Sat night, great DJ!
  • Kaitlyn V.
    Kaitlyn Van AkenNovember 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Port Chester Reviver is Ah-Mazing!!
  • Dana M.
    Dana MarkiewiczSeptember 8, 2012
    Coconut mojito's are AMAZING!!
  • Karl W.
    Karl With A "K"March 3, 2012
    The chicken tacos are great but order a few.. They are very small portions..
  • Charles G.heart icon on user image
    Charles GuerreroDecember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Not sure what the hate is about, but the tacos & sides I had were pretty tasty, if a little small. But Wound up satisfied with $12 worth of food.
  • Brian R.
    Brian RaffertyJuly 2, 2012
    The AC is best in the party room.
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