Barcocina Lakeview

My friend and I got to give Barcocina Lakeview a try and I will say it was worth it! The lunch special was amazing! $15 one appetizer, a salad, and two tacos! The food was really fresh and it was very filling! The churros could have been Cooked a bit longer but other than that it was amazing! The service was great! Our waitress Bella was very helpful and gave good suggestions! The atmosphere was different from other places I have been to! Give BL a try and you won’t be disappointed!

Roger was the best bartender ever! He really took care of our group! He was super friendly, funny, and customer service oriented. He made the whole experience here top notch and we would for sure come back again in the future and recommend to everyone because of how good of a time we had! Food was also VERY good!

Great service and margaritas. Only issue I had, and it’s a big one, is the tacos are not good. Poorly seasoned, stale tortillas that fell apart, and the meat was dry. I’d fix these or take these off the menu.

We did the 2 hour $60 brunch. There are so many great drink and menu options. Love the fact that the bottomless drinks are interchangeable and the bottomless chips and salsa were a hit.

we literally had the most amazing time ever. we came in a group of four and originally had reservations down the street that we missed so we stumbled upon this spot. visiting chicago for the first time from Canada and it was hands down the best experience we’d been to. service was amazing, Rudy was the best server we had our whole weekend trip; the vibes and atmosphere were 10/10 we ended up staying for a couple of hours. the bottomless brunch was delicious and came with a whole buffet section including an entree. Rudy made sure he had our mimosas coming and never let the cup empty. Will definitely be visiting again

I threw a small birthday party here and had a great time. The events coordinator handled all of our needs. The staff was so helpful. Originally, we were supposed to be outside, but we got rained out and weren't sure what we were going to do. They made us a spectacular space that I think worked even better for us in the end. The party food was great and I think this is the best guac I've ever had anywhere. It's new it's different it's fresh I couldn't get enough. All compliments to Chef Ramiro his menu and his kitchen.

We had a fantastic experience last night in one of the igloos! Once they lit all of the heaters, it was toasty warm. It will fit up to 8 people, we had six and that's the max I think can really fit comfortably. Our server David was fantastic. He was friendly and made sure to check in every so often to see if we needed anything. We ordered Guac, salsa and a few other sharables and tacos. Everything was tasty. My one recommendation would be to allow people to mix and match tacos -- maybe a taco flight, where people can select three. There are so many great options that it was hard to choose.

Unfortunately my friend and I did not have a great experience here yesterday . We made a 10:00 reservation on OpenTable which turned out to be the time the kitchen closed although we were disappointed we did understand as food service workers ourselves so we decided to sit at the bar and just have drinks which the host told us we were more than welcome to enjoy. When sitting down we were met by a male bartender who didn’t say hello or anything he placed menus down and said “you know the kitchen is closed right?” We said yes and that we were only there for drinks. So my friend and I began looking over the menu and decided getting a pitcher made sense because we wanted the same drink. When he came back we told him we wanted to get the pitcher he literally looked both my friend and I up and down and said ok but I need a card to start the tab. At first I really tried to ignore his attitude seeing as they were kind of closing and we were coming in kind of late but as the night went on he never came and checked on us and we realized absolutely nobody else had their card taken at the bar. People were closing out their tab with no problem. But because he left we had to flag down the lovely woman bartender (she was really amazing and honestly I would go back only if she was my bartender) to close us out and she seemed a little confused when we told her that he had taken our card. But this situation really rubbed me the wrong way because my friend and I are young and black African American women and none of the other white patrons had to give a card to create a tab and we saw these people order waaaay more than just a pitchers worth. It honestly just rubbed us the wrong way because even if that’s protocol the fact that we were the only ones who card was held hostage after being met with a nasty attitude just really is disheartening. I also feel that us coming in at 10pm when the restaurant says it doesn’t close till 12am should mean we get the same customer services as someone who comes at 5pm. So if that is the reason for his rude demeanor as much as I understand I simply do not agree.

BROOKE WAS AWESOME ! Food was great! Infant friendly! We had the steak tacos and quest fondue and both were delicious and a nice little twist to the traditional recipe

A place for singles to mingle. If you're a mellenial looking to get over your hangover on a Sunday morning this is your place. I warn though the music is load. The pear mimosa was refreshing - strangely watermelon like. Had the churro waffle and chilaquiles both excellent. The elote was ok. Listen the food here is secondary. This is a spot for a gathering of your friends in a trendy chic place that's its raison d'être.

Came here for brunch for the first time and it was energetic! The playlist was so fun (mid 2000s and I knew every word). It was also VERY loud, so be warned if you're interested in having a quality catch up or have someone hard of hearing in your group. Service was normal - nothing especially incredible or terrible. Normal is good! I had the avocado toast which was just what I needed. I wasn't in the mood for a ton of sugar or a huge meal. Mission accomplished! I'm not sure what all was on it but it wasn't basic. I all do decided to try a mocktail - Summer Bliss I believe it's called. Lovely and refreshing! My friend ordered churro bites but the dulce roll appeared. Our server did correct it, but it took a long while for the right dessert to come out. Once it did, we fully enjoyed it. The churro bites were so soft! The chocolate sauce is Nutella and was my favorite dip. They currently have rentable outdoor igloos if you'd like a winter dinner for two or a small crew. I was happy to find free parking across the street! Permits aren't enforced but between 6pm-6am, so you're clear for brunch!

Good patio vibes with good food and drinks. Service was good and accompanying as we kept having additional friends joining our table. We were so hungry that I didn't get a chance to take a picture of our food but the adobe steak tacos were really good along with the yuca tots. The yuca fries were not as good as the tots they were more on the dry side since the tots were filled with cheese. The guac and chips were also pretty good. My husband also liked the shrimp quesadillas.

It's a nice place and vibe but the tacos are not that great, lowkey have drench them in salsa. A little bland for my taste, the fish tacos were not good. The chicken was better.

We stopped by this place for a quick bite. I loved the igloos outside, especially in winter, but you need to reserve them in advance. Since it was a weekday, it wasn't busy. We tried tofu tacos, chicken tacos, pesto chicken quesadillas, and cauliflower and corn. The food was okay, but I really liked the quesadillas, although they were a bit less in portion size. Overall, it's a decent place to eat.

I came in to eat good food so this review is for that. I came with bunch of friends for a Friday night dinner. The place was empty so we got seated instantly. We ordered Chicken Tinga, Bang bang Cauliflower, Al pastor Tofu tacos, pesto chicken quesadillas. It was below average in the taste and were overpriced. The tacos were pretty light on the filling also for an $18. We also ordered corn elote which was better than everything else on the table. I'm giving it a 3 stars only because the service was great and super attentive. The ambiance was pretty lively and they played some good music. A good place can invite me inside but only good food will want me to go back again. I will not visit again. Recommend for drinks, but not food.

Really good drinks and killer food. Shout out to our server David for keeping us entertained! While I enjoyed the menu items throughly (quesabirria ftw), the best part about Barcocina is the night patio. The inside feels a little too clubby but the outside has gorgeous lighting and dynamic seating options. I nearly forgot I was in Chicago for a second. It feels like a bar in California! - AT

Fun Mexican spot with great margaritas! The tacos are good but nothing special, I definitely come more for the margs and the overall atmosphere. Recently tried their happy hour for the first time, which has really good deals on apps and half-off margaritas. We tried guac, elotes, and the classic and sweet margaritas, which were all awesome. They also have a taco tuesday deal on flights of tacos and margaritas which is fun, but they weirdly wouldn't let us double up on one flavor of marg instead of getting one we weren't interested in, so we just went with individual drinks instead. Besides that the service has always been great and the interior is really cute! They also have a really nice outside area when the weather is good. Overall a cute place with a fun, lively vibe especially for happy hour!

First time ever at Barcocina! This restaurant is hard to miss - it's all white on the outside and has an upbeat, spacious outdoor patio. We were able to get a reservation superrrrrr last minute (I'm talking 1 hour before arriving last minute) and they actually had a good amount of times available online. We were seated inside quickly. The service was super slow, but then again it was a Saturday night. We didn't get waters or greeted until around 20 minutes into sitting. We also asked for separate checks at the very beginning since I know it can be annoying for servers to do that (especially at the end when the orders are already placed) and they said yes but still brought out 1 check at the end. However he was super nice and the hostess also let me charge my phone at the host stand which was very sweet of her! The food was okay, nothing too crazy or out of the ordinary. I had the tuna poke tacos and they were good, but as a huge poke fanatic it wasn't anything I'd necessarily go out of my way to get again, but I did enjoy them. My friend got the chicken quesadillas and said they were lacking some flavor. My other friend got the cheeseburger tacos and said they were just regular ground beef tacos. I got a skinny marg with a Chamoy rim and I liked it a lot! I would come here again to try out their outdoor patio with some other shareables and drinks!

I went to Barcocina for brunch and it was good. I got the bang bang shrimp tacos and my friends got the chilaquiles. I would definitely order the shrimp tacos again. We also tried the truffle street corn guacamole. They inside was nice and spacious. Their outside patio is also pretty spacious. We sat inside but they had the doors open so it was nice. They do have bottomless for $60 during brunch. I got myself a mock tail and it was super tasty! Parking: plenty of street parking available

Came here for lunch and ordered from their lunch menu! The cauliflower tacos were a perfect mix of sweet and tangy! The guacamole was delicious and flavorful! The corn salad could've had more corn, but overall delicious. The cherry on top was the service. We requested dessert and they didn't have desserts till 4pm but our server was so awesome and got us a delicious dulce de leche cake with ice cream dessert! We were all so pleasantly surprised! Great time as our first time and will definitely be back again!!! :)

I wanted to like this place because it has super cute decor and the menu looked appetizing, but the service really brought the overall experience down. I can with a group of friends on a Friday night. My friend Adam recommended it. We didn't have a reservation, but we were promptly seated outside. It took 15 minutes for us to receive menus and when they came, it was only 3 even though we were a table of 5. It took an additional 5 minutes to get water, and our cups were dirty. Food: we ordered the elote dip and a round of drinks for the table. The dip was very lime-y, so if that's not your thing I wouldn't recommend ordering. Our 1st round of cocktails never came. All the tables around us got multiple rounds of drinks and food before our server even returned back to our table to check in. The most frustrating part of all of this was that our bill had a service fee tacked onto it. When I inquired what the fee was for, I was told it was the credit card processing fee that was being passed down to the customers. What doesn't make sense to me is that we intended (and did) pay with cash, so there's no reason the fee should be automatic. I don't live in Chicago, but needless to say I won't be returning back here when I'm in the city for a visit. 0/5

Came in for brunch and it was pretty good. We got their signature guac and chips and order some drink, when I met you in the summer is my favorite. Got the steak and eggs and they were really good. My friends got the skillets, chilaquiles, shrimp tacos, and French toast. My friend's French toast was kinda burnt, not sure why they would still serve it him. Other than that, Barcocina is still a great choice for brunch.

We came at off hours 3:15 on a Friday. We can walk here in about 4 minutes, so a new neighborhood joint! They don't have lunch hours posted, but the menu says they serve lunch M-F from 12-3. (They were still open at 4:00, but I think they close the kitchen 4-5) It was a nice day - about 64 degrees / and they had the garage door walls all open. (Btw, they have a HUGE outdoor patio) We had the guac which had a balsamic glaze drizzled on it - it was different, a little sweet, and tasty. Then the roasted corn salad. It was really tasty, but it was really a KALE salad with a few toasted corn kernels (not what we expected). Really good flavor, and I'm not usually a kale fan, but we both liked it. The tinga tacos were in hard corn shells (which I haven't had in ages) and had a nice spice to them. We will definitely be back and are looking forward to trying the dinner menu!

Great happy hour with beautiful patio! Delicious drinks and amazing service by David V!! Constantly checking on us and made our whole table laugh and gave us a memorable night! Thank you David V!!!

The food was excellent. The ambiance was excellent. The service was excellent until the waiter didn't mentioned the happy hour! The other waiter came and he mentioned the happy hour to another patron that's how I learned about the happy hour!! When my waiter came to give me my check and I mentioned the happy hour he stuttered and said he'll redo my check!! I felt taken advantage of and that's why I didn't leave a tip!! He did everything right except mentioned the happy hour and charged me full price for drinks!! I didn't like that!! I've been here before and loved it that's why I came back and I've been bragging to my friends about it but I won't come back after this experience!!

Had such a fun weekday dinner here with a friend! The patio area in the summertime has such great vibes. There were many groups at the time I was there and a couple of dogs too. Their cocktail menu is full of fabulous options- it was difficult to choose one but I landed on the "Spice up your life" drink and it did not disappoint. We ended up doing 2 orders of the poke tacos because I was intrigued by the wonton shell. As expected, it was crisp to perfection. Our waitress was the kindest- she provided recommendations and let us know what her favorite menu items were. She also gave us an order of the elote dip to try. I had such a great experience here and I know I will be back when the weather gets nicer for an afternoon margarita.

Both the food and service was very solid and consistent during our visit. My favorites were definitely the guacamole and the baby got daiq-uiri cocktail. I enjoyed the jerk chicken tacos and my table also raved about the birria and the bang bang shrimp tacos as well. The yucca tots were not the most flavorful but they were fresh, the cheesy center was good, and the dipping sauces were so so good. There's an open pit for larger groups at night, which I'd love to go back and try. Overall, great experience with good service, good food, and good vibes.

Spacious, large outdoor area, cozy and trendy ambiance. This is a great spot to get together for happy hour. I think the menu has enough variety to satisfy different food preferences. The shrimp tacos were good, but not the best i've had. Steak quesadilla was delicious. The yucca bites were filled with mushy cheesy goodness and a fried yucca shell on the outside, they are not like yuzza fries at all, so do not be mistaken. These yucca bites are soft, not a crunchy treat. I know they are called something different on the menu, but the spicy margarita and expresso martini were very good! Overall, i would come here expecting great service, great drinks, and a wonderful ambiance to hang out with friends and enjoy happy hour on a nice day. I would not come here expecting an amazing meal, it is not authentic mexican food, but it's still good enough to still appreciate the place. The happy hour, environment, and great service makes up for it. This spot is also next to a train, so expect to have to pause conversations while the train passes.

DAVID V was the PERFECT server - made sure me and my friends had the best time - im certainly coming back soon :)

I have been here for the dinner and the late night menu and have been less than impressed with their spin on a lot of the menu issues things. However, I must say that brunch was a blast and really turned around how I felt about This restaurant. Great music. Good eats. The bottomless mimosas kept on coming. I definitely would return for brunch and will bring friends. Service was amazing! Also, I loved that the music was a great volume. So often at brunch places you either can't hear the music or it's so loud you can't hear someone from across the table. Music volume was awesome.

Bar cocina offers a $60 bottomless brunch deal- unlimited brunch buffet and drinks for two hours. This seems like a good deal, but full table participation is 100% mandatory for it. Since members of my group didn't drink, we ordered off of the a la carte brunch menu. The amount of food you get for the price is relatively small and doesn't come with any sides. The ambiance is lively, but the music is so loud that you have to scream across the table to be heard. Service was poor and we rarely saw our server and had to get up and find him to get the check. I'd come back here for drinks/happy hour but I think there are other brunch spots where you get better service and more bang for your buck.

met with a few families on mothers day....very casual vibe, good food and drinks. We had a lot of vegetarians at our table so the table guacamole was such a good order with the Gordita cheese , we got 2 of those. The drinks were slow to get to the table but were not bad. I had something with mezcal in it. the yuca dumplings were good, we had the fish and shrimp which were okay. The salads looked interesting . The desserts were the best tres leches rolls....overall a fun time

DAVID V!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the most amazing server i have ever had in my entire life. He was so attentive and kind. I will recommend any friend here any time JUST so they will get him as the server. He is the best and i love him and will come back just to get him! #sagbaby

We had the best server David V. And had the best happy hour ever!!! We got the chips, queso, and some tacos that were super yummy! Overall 10/10

It was not my first time here and I still think it's overpriced for the quality and quantity of the food and drinks. We got a pitcher of skinny Margarita and for $65 it provided about 5-6 smaller drinks which makes it a little more worth it than the individual margs if you have a group. There's no table salsa so we did the corn salsa appetizer which was really just cheesy corn and fairly small, though it did come with a lot of chips. The steak quesadilla was definitely the best thing we got, but would not have been enough food without the app. The braised brisket tacos were pretty good, but a little dry and also fairly small.

Chicago has such great food, so why did this happen?? We arrived to our reservation on time only to be greeted by our server after a FULL 35 minutes. The server showed up to our table and said "Do you not have a waiter? Oh okay I guess I'll do it." After ordering everything at once, we waited another 45 minutes to get our food. Once it arrived, the bus boy poured the piping hot birria gravy down my sister's leg, down her jeans, and into her shoe! She stood up and yelped, to which a passing waiter stopped, looked at the spill, and said "eh, it looks like a design" and walked away! She had to go up to the hostess in order to get extra napkins and soda water, as the waiter and bus boy ignored her and fled the scene. It then started pouring rain, and everyone on the patio moved inside to be greeted by a hostess who could not care less where we went or if we were accommodated. The drinks we got were a bit sweet, though pretty tasty. The food was very mediocre at best. The birria was bland, which should have if anything errored on the salty side but instead was tasteless. The chicken tinga tacos did not warrant hard shells, but instead should be soft shell corn with a green salsa. The guac was fine, though. Overall, GREATLY disappointed and left the restaurant over two hours later after finally finishing this meal.

It was good, the service was great! The ambiance has a lot to be desired. We went in a Tuesday and they were doing raffle prizes and screaming into the microphone to amp the energy which in west town this is not the right crowd it was like being on a lido deck on a cruise ship and they have the activists director trying to get you to do water aerobics and not a single person wants to participate. This will unfortunately be the reason I will not be returning. The tacos were good. Elevated tacos at elevated price points.

Came to barcocina for happy hour. Based on Yelp I thought it was discounted specialty cocktails but unfortunately it was $10 off pitchers and we didn't need that much so we ended up paying full price but the drinks were strong. I got the skinny margarita and my husband got a rum drink. We both enjoyed them. We also got the complimentary chips and salsa during happy hour. It was a great portion and the chips were delicious! Salsas were pretty good. For dinner I got the firecracker shrimp and the brisket tacos. The shrimp were underwhelming but I liked the slAw. The brisket tacos were also unfortunately bland. Wouldn't come back for either of those. Ultimately, I would recommend this place for happy hour if you have a group or want a pitcher (still $55 dollars) but I can't say I'm sold on the food for dinner.

Came for happy hour and they had such good drink deals!! I get the quesbirria and it was delicious! This place is so spacious and has a great patio

Service was pretty good but the server was pushing us to get pitchers. They came out w sparklers and lemon shots for my friends bday which was sweet though. The food itself was pretty good but the prices were a bit high.

We came here for brunch. The restaurant was half empty and the service was very quick and efficient. This place is also very spacious inside and has a huge outdoor patio. We opted to sit inside since it was a little chilly outside. My wife ordered their dulce de leche French toast. It came with coconut whipped cream and strawberries. While the presentation was nice and the dish was tasty, it was not a creative dish. You're basically getting dulche de leche in between two pieces of toast. I wouldn't say really call this French toast. I ordered their chilaquiles. The presentation on this dish was nice as well. A beautifully executed dishes. You get crispy corn tortilla chips smothered in morita salsa, topped with a sunny side up egg, queso fresco, crema and onions. The dish itself was very tasty, and came with a little bit of heat. I would definitely order this again. My only suggestion would be to add avocado to this dish, to make it stand out more. I'll definitely be back though.

I normally think this place is a bit pricey, but their happy hour kills it. During happy hour from 5 to 6 PM on Monday through Thursday or Friday, they have six dollar on tap cocktails and free chips with 2 different types of salsa's for free. They also have $10 off pitchers of margaritas, but we did not get that. The on tap cocktails are strong and tasty. I liked that the ambience was more chilled during the happy hour since it was during the week. The service was great and I will definitely be back.

We loved the West Town location and this brand new spot is just as good! If you're looking for the BEST margaritas in the area and are a taco fan, this is a must visit. The bartenders and staff were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is cozy, but a bit loud. In the summer I'm looking forward to them opening up the front of their restaurant and patio toward the back. Ever wonder what the result would be if a cheeseburger and a taco had a baby? Their Cheeseburger Taco is the golden child. It's packed with all your favorite cheeseburger flavors nestled into a flour tortilla. It was amazing! We of course had margaritas, and the bartender asked us how we wanted them made which is appreciated since some people have tequila, sweetness, and spiciness preferences. A word of caution. If you dare to order from the spicy Marg section just be prepared for them to be very spicy. Like kick you in the face spicy. I ordered the Rest in Peace and my soul left my body for a few moments. They're delicious though so if you like to dance with the devil, go for it! We'll definitely be back, especially in the spring/summer.

It is not a lie when I say the Guacamole with balsamic drizzle is LIFE CHANGING! Seriously, a must try here. The guac to chip ratio was good, excellent texture, and delicious. We also tried the quesabirria, which was good but a little spicy.

Rudy was fantastic! So attentive and responsive. Made the experience even better! Delicious food. Can't recommend enough. .

Our first time here and we came during happy hour on a Friday! Drinks and food was exquisite and our waiter, David V made our experience even better! He recommended some great food items and was friendly and fun to engage with. 10/10 and will definitely be back.

Came in here for drinks one night. Cool ambience in a large venue. We had margaritas and we're fairly happy with how they were. Good TVs to watch sports as well as a lively music scene. Definitely a place that you can go for dinner or lunch or you can go for late night activities as well.

I ordered the Guacamole and Hangover Omelet and both were delicious. Our server was great but struggled to hear us over the loud music in the restaurant. The patio seating was extremely spacious and beautiful! Great place for large groups.

Was in neighborhood and saw this place. Beautiful warm summer day and a mellow crowd, great terrace seating so we thought to try it out. Had no idea what to expect. I think the place is known for its margaritas, but it's 1 in the afternoon so we skipped those. We had the lunch special and when the food arrived I had to revise my expectation. This place was El primo Mexican. The guac was a masterpiece, the street corn salad a treat, the pork tacos delish. Looking for a great Mexican restaurant in Chicago? You've found it.

My favorite brunch spot! Great customer service and delicious food! Manny was so welcoming and address any concerns or questions we had! Thanks Manny for providing great customer service! Definitely coming back with friends and definitely recommending Barcocina !

The service was amazing and the food was ok. I ordered the chicken tacos and they tasted very plain (no seasoning) and the chicken was very fatty and almost inedible. The service and waiters were very very nice and fast! I ordered and within literally two minutes the food was ready!

Delicious food and good atmosphere! The service was pretty good but it was a little slow because it was busy. We got the House Party margarita pitcher and it was incredible. I would go back just for the margarita! The cheeseburger tacos were pretty good and the churro bites were delicious. One bad thing was that we sat outdoors around 6pm and it was extremely sunny and hot, but the outdoor ambiance was still nice!

Came here for brunch Saturday at noon with a big group. Vibes inside were super cute, decorated for Christmas also had a dj. Bottomless was $60 choice of brunch entree or tacos, comes with chips and salsa, and choice of marg, mimosa, white claw. Service was very slow at first, with a group it was hard to get served quickly and they only had one bartender. In the first hour we had one drink. It did rlly pick up at the end when they were able to bring us out pitchers. Food was great. I went with the cauliflower bang bang tacos. They were delicious! Not sure if I would come back with a big group to brunch again, but would love to get lunch or dinner here!

Barcocina is around the corner from me, but I had never been. I am so glad that I stopped in on Friday night! SERVICE: The service was great. I was seated on time and my waitress (although very busy and flustered) did a great job checking in on us. When I first sat down she asked if I wanted salsa, which I assumed was free, so I said yes. I learned that it wasn't free so I asked for it to be taken away and they accommodated! WHAT I ORDERED: To drink I had the house margarita with a half salted rim. I thought this was a delicious drink! Not too sweet and a nice pour on the tequila. We ordered the guacamole to start and it was wonderful. The cheese plus the addition of the balsamic made a delicious sweet and salty combo. Highly recommend!! We ordered the steak tacos and the tuna tartare tacos. Both were awesome. Neither very traditional (so if that's what you're hoping for- I'd say you won't find that here) but very delicious none the less! OVERALL: I enjoyed my time and definitely would come back. Drinks are good, food is great and the space is large and inviting!

I'm boosting this review for two reasons: ambiance and service. This is a beautiful space and I really like the ambiance. It's spacious and comfortable with several Instagram opportunities throughout. There is a notable distinction between restaurants that serve drinks and bars that happen to serve food. This is the latter. The food was mediocre at best. Our server, Bridger, was excellent and very friendly. I am willing to come back and try some different menu items, but I think I'll continue to see this place as more a place to get drinks and enjoy the scenery rather than a place to get delicious food.

It's a fun spot for tacos and cocktails with a large patio. The food was good. I tried the chips and gauc (delicious). The tacos come in sets of three (you cannot mix and match. My cocktail was only okay (it tasted more like a vodka orange juice then the spicy description on the menu). I would go back for a happy hour, perhaps not for a formal dinner (4 stars).

The more I dine out, the more I wonder: can a well-executed, doomed-to-succeed concept with a lot of money behind it be...sincere? Further, does sincerity matter? The reason I bring this up in a Yelp review is David, and many servers and staff members like him, who make concepts that could be a bit insincere feel more honest and human. After all, what's more human than working hard and being effusively, engagingly kind as part of how one pays rent, and maybe even pursues dreams? So Barcocina and ownership circle, thank you for the i's you dotted and the t's you crossed to bring good new Mex to Lakeview. The Spanish octopus was cooked right and the inclusion of blistered Yukons and a really tasty black bean paste was wholesome and good. Firecracker cauliflower tacos is an easy win. The mahi mahi looked a little gray but tasted fresh and I wasn't sick later. Cocktails were solid. Atmosphere was warm, minimal, inoffensive, and pleasant. If tacos could be a round of afternoon golf, Barcocina would give you all 18 holes. Lastly, ask for David.

Great place to go for a bit "beyond the norm" in Mexican food. No refried beans and rice but instead higher-end food with great taste. We went early on a weekday night and got phenomenal service. The chips/guacamole were authentic. The choices of margaritas gave use some creative things to try. The specialty is flour tacos - with many varieties - to give an idea - I got the "tuna poke" taco. Nothing like combining a Japanese flair. Casual place; setting is on high stools.