Barbacoa Grill

276 Bobwhite Ct, Boise
(208) 338-5000

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Jason Ayres

Loved the Hot top filet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tonnage 1999

So good. So consistent. Great wine list. Fancy but casual. How do they accomplish that?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Table Side Guacmole, Paella Mixta, Filet Mignon Tips with Fettuccine, Cioppino

Ron Hiatt

Great food but don't expect to have a quiet conversation. It is loud

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Table Side Guacmole

Dog MOM

Was maybe our 3rd time visiting. We usually get the hot rock steak. Unfortunately last night, my rock wasn’t hot and barely warm to touch but I usually order my steak more rare so I can cook it to my liking myself. Our waiter didn’t check on us frequent enough for me to ask for a solution so about half my steak wasn’t finished as it was cold and too rare for me. Darn.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Thembelihle Adams

Chef’s Kiss dining experience. From the Ambience, to the Service, and my goodness, the FOOD!!! I went to dinner with friends, and I had the Ōra King Salmon dish(not listed on the menu)—cooked to perfection. My friends had the Porterhouse Prime and the Ribeye Steaks which were served on the Hot Rock. Everyone in my party was impressed with the cook of the meat, the depth of flavor, and the presentation. We also shared the Baked Alaska which was the perfect sweet treat to round off our meal. I would 100% recommend this place, and can’t wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

melissa barker

Last night was our first visit to Barbacoa. I made reservations for 6:30 a couple of weeks ago. From the moment we arrived every member of the team was warm, welcoming and ready to help. We ordered the tableside guacamole, it was delicious! Both my husband and I ordered hot rock filet and baked potato. The steaks were cooked perfectly, very tender and great flavor! Our server was very attentive and patient answering all our first timer questions. Would have loved to try some desserts but didn't have room. Now for my only disappointment and its small. When I made the reservation I advised we were celebrating our 35th anniversary. We were given a high top table at the end of the bar, possibly the highest traffic area in the entire restaurant. We arrived early for our reservation so this was probably our fault. Will definitely eat here again. The entire experience was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tay Tays

Best Fillet Mignon I’ve ever eaten, with a great wine selection

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Triple Chocolate Mousse

Linda Beese

Wonderful service by Ryan and his assistant Luis. Delicious food and a great treat to celebrate our 50th anniversary

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyle Straub

Update: We have always had hot rock steaks in the past that were all excellent, this was our first time trying something else on the menu. The owner reached out to discuss our concerns about our visit and invited us back for another meal. Wish I could rate the service higher then 5 stars, we look forward to coming back.

Original: The lamb was very tough to chew and the duck we had was so raw it had to be heated again. The staff was really great along with the drinks and desserts.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Brooklyn Watson

I usually save Barbacoa for special family occasions, and it’s always a great experience, but today was truly exceptional. Our server, Jasie, was the best I’ve ever had there. She anticipated our needs, had fresh drinks ready the moment we finished our first, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made several accommodations. She genuinely lifted the spirit of our celebration. Shoutout to Lisa also.
As always, the food was outstanding! Full of flavor and served piping hot. Another memorable visit to Barbacoa!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Scott S

We met at Barbacoa for a business dinner. The table side Guac was amazing! The service was great! The food was awesome! Overall great experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt Klawiter

The hot rock is genius. I would recommend it to anyone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nikki Start

The only thing they could improve on is not using seed oils. It was a beautiful environment, great service and such a cool feel. Perfect for a special dinner or gathering.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mitchell Romig

We had an absolutely incredible experience at Barbacoa, and a huge part of that was our waitress, Lisa — who goes by Hollywood (and the name fits perfectly).

Hollywood delivered some of the best service I’ve ever experienced. Her personality, energy, and attention to detail turned dinner into an experience, not just a meal. She was engaging, fun, knowledgeable, and made everything feel effortless while still being incredibly professional.

You can tell immediately that she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in every interaction. From recommendations to timing to just making the night memorable, she absolutely crushed it.

If you’re dining at Barbacoa, do yourself a favor and ask for Hollywood. She is a rockstar and a true asset to this place. We’ll be back — and we’ll be asking for her specifically.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shane Robinson

Sat at the bar. Ryan was awesome. Got a NY and Arroz Con Crema E Rajas. It was PERFECT! Great service and vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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