Barca Restaurant
Luke Aguirre · 130 Google reviewsBarca Restaurant — Irving Park mexican that sets the standard. Real recipes, real ingredients, no shortcuts. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. Owner-operated, BYOB. Pam Rahhal: "The menu is limited and they serve goat- before you wrinkle your nose- it was delicious, tender, juicy" [$]
What 261 diners keep saying
What 261 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great spot! Got the Birria. Definitely delicious and large portions. The toppings were fresh and delicious. Friendly staff. Food came fast. Byob.”
“I can say that Barca has done something that not even my family has been able to do; make me love birria! The birria at Barca is prepared expertly, and complimented perfectly with salsas and consomé. I had a birria sope, and it was absolutely delicious, from the homemade sope base to the flavorful beans and birria. I had the opportunity to dine in and enjoy the cozy atmosphere that made me feel like I was visiting family.”
“La mejor birria de Chicago la atención superó mis expectativas la comida es única precios justos regresaré muy pronto gracias por todo”
“An incredible little place that is owned and operated by a incredibly kind and welcoming family. Food is on point. Made fresh in front of you if you sit at the traditional Mexican style lunch counter. Love this place and the family as well.”
“Great authentic Mexican food a true grass roots mom and pop restaurant delicious food as if it was cooked by your abuelita they have birria and queso birria true recipe as they are meant to be. great hand made tortilla tacos truly an authentic Mexican food place even the drinks are truly authentic their jamaica drink is real hibiscus horchata is true recipe nothing from a bag truly heartwarming that they have real recipes like like the ones my aunt makes in Mexico truly a great place to visit if you want an authentic experience 10/10 best chicken tacos in the city”
“This place has that true focus that’s all about the food. I walked into Barca Restaurant looking for a burrito. I was not expecting the quality of food that was an option for me. I choose the Platillo Del Birria. The flavor and freshness were unbelievably delicious!”
“Amazing food. Got the Guisados green with chicken and it was fanominal. The atmosphere of the place is made by the stove being in sight while the lovely chefs work their magic. And ask for the Valentina hot sause, it was so good.”
“Very very good Birria hard to find up Northwest. First time and will be back .”
“A friend recommended me Barca, me and my family live in Michigan but let me tell you!! WOW! WAAAY BETTER THAN THE BIRRIA IN LA BARCA! Everything was perfect! THANK YOU BARCA FAMILY! BEST BIRRIA EVER!”
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