Barbacoa Grill

"This restaurant has tons of good reviews, and they deserve it! The atmosphere reminds us of Cabo, like Edith's. So much to look at. On this visit we enjoyed the Wood Stone Oven Fire bread, Paella, and Hot Rock filet. Love the presentation and the portions were huge! We were so full we had no room for dessert. But they looked amazing cause the table next to us had some good looking ones! Would love to go back again!"

"Food was good. We loved the fish dish called "roughy" (???l). The paella was so-so. Calamari and crab cakes were ok. Our server was very nice and friendly."

"Best steak place I've ever been to! The atmosphere is out of this world unique, and the food and service is impeccable. The steak is brought out on a piping hot stone with cognac sauce on fire. Very cool. It's worth it to come to Boise just to try this place. You won't regret it!"

"Been here many times, having tried most of their menu, I have no complaints about the food. Everything I've ever tried here is delicious. However, the service the last few times leaves a bit to be desired. For the price point, you expect a certain amount of professionalism that just hasn't been there. I understand that sometimes things go wrong and people have bad nights. But offering to fix things can go a long way. It loses a star from me for service. That being said, we will continue to eat here. The vibe, decor, and food are all amazing. It's special enough to get fancied up for a special occasion, date night, clients, etc, and still casual enough that people show up dressed down for a yummy meal. Hopefully, in the future, we will receive better service."

"We visited over 60 restaurants on our 4 week vacation trip across the States. From fast food to upscale. You can guess which was the uncrowned #1: Of course the Barbacoa. We had a nice table practically right on the lake with a (gas) fire pit in front of us. So, in addition to food and drinks, we were also able to enjoy the romantic sunset with the geese flying in. The service is consistently professional. Everyone has their job, no one is intrusive and you aren't hassled with the bill at the main course. On the contrary, you are left alone and are implicitly encouraged to enjoy the evening in this great environment for as long as possible. Nevertheless, if you just make a hint, someone will be there immediately. About the food: Contrary to our habits, we decided not to eat steaks because the other options were too tempting. After the excellent guacamole, which was freshly prepared according to our own wishes, we stuck to fish and paella. We have rarely eaten so well. Yes, it's not the cheapest restaurant in Boise. But the overall package is definitely worth it."