“ WOW WOW WOW, is all we could say when they brought plate by plate to our table..the meat is so well seasoned and booked to perfection. The tortillas O.M.G locally made in Lawrence by a small company (we loved them so much we got a pack before we left, can purchase in-house) the cauliflower could have been roasted a little longer, literally my only "complaint" but the flavor was amazing! The star of the show was the sweet potato special, perfectly roasted, the toasted sesame seed crust was a great texture and umami that paired so well with the cream and the chili I still think about it! The best dessert was the arroz con levee brûlée (best part is French and Hispanic cuisine) it reminded me of being a kid again. Do not sleep on this place! ”

“ Went here last night and what a nice experience! Was treating my boyfriend to dinner and wanted to get him in proximity to his fave ice cream place in town (High Hopes) so this worked perfectly. First impression is the space is very cute with good lighting and fun artwork. We had reservations and were seated right away and our server came by pretty promptly. I ordered a coke (we were seeing Sensatia at Crown Center so I knew it would be a late night) and my boyfriend got the Beach Snacks cocktail. He says it kind of reminded him of a chutney, like fruity with some herbaceousness, which he enjoyed a lot. They recommend for 2 people to split 3 dishes. Don't come here if your plan isn't to share, since the menu isn't really built for individual entrees. We started with the queso fundido. Oh dear me, delicious! Perfect version and I loved the tortillas, which was good because each of our dishes came with tortillas. We also got the frijoles charros and the suadero. The charro beans were smoky and complex. But the suadero, wow! Incredible brisket. In a bbq town, this really stood out to me. So soft and flavorful. The sauces that came with were really good and the tacos made from these ingredients were so delicious. As I alluded, we didn't stay for dessert but I bet it would be delicious. Service was polite and attentive all night. If I lived closer, this would definitely be a frequent spot. I thought the price was reasonable and I think we easily could have just had the queso and the suadero and been full. But if you get a chance to go, do! ”

“ Cool restaurant, went on Thursday night and it was not crowded at all. Very welcoming decor and fairly quiet space that night. Service was really great too. We had an al pastor pork chop that was really nicely seasoned and cooked decently although more on the dry side. The real winner of the night was the suadero brisket! Fatty moist delicious brisket, what's not to love? Id definitely recommend it. Drinks were good but not great, I enjoyed my "Salt and Lime" though. I had the "Beets by Mads" aswell which tasted like beets, who would've thought. Food was good, seemed a tad expensive for what it is but overall I enjoyed my experience and I'd definitely go back. I'll be back for brunch next time. ”

“ Delicious upscale Mexican food! Very cute intimate vibe with great service. Make sure you make a reservation because there isn't a ton of seating. Would recommend the carnitas! ”

“ This place had been on my list for a long time. I had seen on social media as well as heard from friends how delicious it was. I finally went with a friend who had also been wanting to try it. This is a can't-miss addition to your list of Mexican restaurants in Kansas City, and they do it with a barbecue flair. Each dish is more flavorful than the next, by the end of the meal you'll have a hard time choosing your favorite. We ordered: - ceviche - papas con ajo - suadero - salt and lime cocktail I loved the chill vibes and how the decor isn't over the top. Overall between the seating, bar set up and staff, it is a cool place that is focused on giving customers a good experience. I will definitely be back! ”

“ It's not hard to see why Barbacoa was overwhelmingly voted "Best New Restaurant" in The Pitch's Best of 2023 competition. Madeline, Roman, and the rest of their team have crafted an incredible experience, from the rotating decor from local artists to the inventive drink list- I'm a big fan of the Carnitas shot. Offerings at both brunch and dinner are savory, cozy, and delicious- the Papas Con Ajo are a must! ”

“ This is the best "elevated" Mexican food I have had. It is a cute little restaurant with a very intimate feel. I had the cornbread to start, the pollo asado and the suadero. The cornbread was dry and the hot honey butter it was served with was nothing special, would not order again. The pollo asado is a smoked half chicken and it was incredible. It was so juicy inside and had perfectly crunchy skin. The suadero was a generous portion of chopped brisket and is exactly what it tasted like. I wish that the suadero was served with a spicy sauce instead of a tomato, sweet sauce that made it taste more like bbq. The pickled onions that were served with it were incredible. I think the menu needs a staple side or two that we could have ordered, there are none right now. The caramelo tortillas are good, as always. The drinks were perfection. ”

“ Its Modern mexican cuisine meets American bbq techniques. Absolutely wonderful service and the meals were on point. We ordered the suadero and the hongos en mole. Both were delicious - the suadero was simple until you combine it with the salsa and the bbq sauce. It really marries all the flavors together. The hongos en mole was amazing, it was mushrooms that were smoked? The work on the mushrooms were so tasty. The service was also impeccable - the timing of our dishes coming out, replacing silverware, and just in general everyone was so friendly. Very yummy! ”

“ Okay, YUMMMMMMMMMMMM! Everything is about this place is fabulous. We ended up going for brunch and I wanted to to order everything off the menu. We started off with a couple Queso Fundido for the table, served with the famous (THE BEST) Yoli tortillas. HANDS DOWN THE BEST CHEESE DISH EVER. I will admit, the serving is pretty small. We had 6 people at our table and ordered two orders of the Queso. It was enough for everyone to have one tortilla. I ordered the Monies Plate and the serving was actually a GREAT size. It came with the smoked carnitas, refried beans, eggs, fried potatoes and tortillas with a side of salsa. It was all so flavorful and very filling. My husband ordered the Quesa Birria which I took a bite of and was also very fantastic. If you're not a fan of super smoky meats, I wouldn't suggest this menu item. We can't wait to try their dinner menu! One thing that I think would make Barbacoa over the top great: Adding a mocktail menu. I tried to ask for a Mocktail but the waitress seemed very weary about it. Still 5/5 stars! ”

“ So we came here a little over a month and a half ago (woohoo early review for me), mostly because someone I knew shared photos and I was very intrigued. It was a damp April evening that we came for dinner. It wasn't too crowded so we were seated quickly. The restaurant has a very casual vibe that really suited the weather. The service was good, they were quite attentive without hoovering or feeling like we were being rushed. We ended up ordering a couple of drinks to start while trying to decide on food: Some kind of beer that was like Orange Creamcicle plus pineapple?? Honestly, it wasn't great (don't take my word for it as I despise beer, but he was of the same opinion). I ordered...erm a tequila old fashioned. It was decent, but too sweet for my liking. I did follow up with a mezcal old fashioned that was definitely MUCH better. Anyway to the food! We ordered the Queso Fundido and Chicken Taquitos to start - YUMMY! The taquitos were fresh out and perfectly crispy. I really wanted to try the Ceviche, but boyfriend isn't a fan of that type of thing...oh well. These delicious appetizers were followed by the Shrimp Diablo and some Turkey/Chicken Mole thing (not on the current menu so yea...I don't remember). They were soooo delicious and we cleaned our plates. Not to mention the awesome tortillas that came with the queso and chicken/turkey thing. Will definitely be back, as there are other items I would love to try! Overall a great experience, with a few hiccups with the drinks. :) But we are also someone snotty about drinks, so take that with a grain of salt. ”