The Shrimp tacos and Fish tacos were great! LOVED the beans & rice, chips, and Guacamole and the Paps Rancheras! We felt it was a bit too loud, as we had to speak very loudly to each other at the table. Service was great!
Kadee
What a great experience. The food and drinks were amazing and the service was outstanding!
HoGGR Carter
Very good food!! From Tacos 🌮 to the queso dip nice with just the right spice pitcher of margarita pineapple 🍍 was delicious..and most of all our server was the best!! Kain't remember hurr name.. but I went bak the next day to get more it was very 😋!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zeshan Khan
I’ve been coming to Bakersfield for over 7 years and have always enjoyed both the food and atmosphere especially the queso, which in my opinion is the best in town thanks to the caramelized onions, sherry wine, and skillet presentation.
However, my last visit was disappointing. I came in about 30 minutes before close on a busy Saturday, ordered queso for dine-in and some items to go, and paid in cash (plus tip). I let both the bartender and hostess know I’d be stepping out for a short smoke break. When I returned around midnight, the door was locked and I waited about 5 minutes before being let back in. The bartender then told me my queso had been thrown out because “it got lost in the sauce” and said he didn’t charge me for it.
While I appreciate not being billed, it was frustrating that the dish I came specifically for was discarded especially since I had already paid and communicated I’d be back. When I expressed concern about wasting food, the bartender shrugged it off, saying “that’s the service industry.” I rarely leave negative reviews, but this felt careless and dismissive. I hope management addresses how communication and food handling are managed at close, as this doesn’t reflect the Bakersfield I’ve enjoyed for years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Carlos
Food was good. Margaritas were good. Service was good. Ambiance was good. A little pricey.
Nicole Brianne
Great guacamole - so fresh!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Mr. Branham
Nothing memorable. Everything was average. Only stopped in because we were in the area. It's not worth the parking to go. It's plenty other places to go that are the same or better .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Tom
The tacos were good, but tiny and a second shell for each would have been helpful (for shell integrity through the meal). I liked the flavor of the tacos, but the salsa verde and amarillo salsas lacked complexity and heat. I ate it all anyway, just not quite at my 5* fave level (thus the 4*).
Martina
Bakerfield is our go-to taco spot! We love their margaritas, especially the pineapple pitcher and the Short Rib Queso is always a must. This time we tried the Esquites and the Cochinita Pibil taco, which was delicious. We usually get the Baja Shrimp, Fish, or Pollo Verde tacos, but it's fun to switch it up. Only wish they served dessert! Always a great spot for flavorful tacos and margs during happy hour!
Max
I really enjoyed Bakersfield the food was delicious and the staff was super friendly! Awesome ambiance as well!
Best margaritas in Columbus. Their tacos are also good and the short rib queso is delicious. We often go here for a margarita before dining at one of the other Short North restaurants.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Queso, Chips \u0026 Salsa Trio, Fish Taco, Mexico City Empanadas
Andrea
The happy hour drinks were watered down and even after happy hour ended, the mixed drinks were not what we have had there in the past. Food was inconsistent.
Ed Conley
While they were delicious, the tacos are much smaller than similar places for the same or more money. Someone in our group compared them to the size of a coaster. We had a work dinner and people ended up getting bar food later because they were still hungry. Very tasty, but probably wouldn’t go back for the money.
If you can catch the half price apps during happy hour it might be worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Shane Morton
Great apps and tacos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura
Had a great time here - great seat for 6. Our server was great, drinks were great / we were able to take advantage of happy hour. Our tacos were great too.
The Shrimp tacos and Fish tacos were great! LOVED the beans & rice, chips, and Guacamole and the Paps Rancheras! We felt it was a bit too loud, as we had to speak very loudly to each other at the table. Service was great!
What a great experience. The food and drinks were amazing and the service was outstanding!
Very good food!! From Tacos 🌮 to the queso dip nice with just the right spice pitcher of margarita pineapple 🍍 was delicious..and most of all our server was the best!! Kain't remember hurr name.. but I went bak the next day to get more it was very 😋!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been coming to Bakersfield for over 7 years and have always enjoyed both the food and atmosphere especially the queso, which in my opinion is the best in town thanks to the caramelized onions, sherry wine, and skillet presentation.
However, my last visit was disappointing. I came in about 30 minutes before close on a busy Saturday, ordered queso for dine-in and some items to go, and paid in cash (plus tip). I let both the bartender and hostess know I’d be stepping out for a short smoke break. When I returned around midnight, the door was locked and I waited about 5 minutes before being let back in. The bartender then told me my queso had been thrown out because “it got lost in the sauce” and said he didn’t charge me for it.
While I appreciate not being billed, it was frustrating that the dish I came specifically for was discarded especially since I had already paid and communicated I’d be back. When I expressed concern about wasting food, the bartender shrugged it off, saying “that’s the service industry.”
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this felt careless and dismissive. I hope management addresses how communication and food handling are managed at close, as this doesn’t reflect the Bakersfield I’ve enjoyed for years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Food was good. Margaritas were good. Service was good. Ambiance was good. A little pricey.
Great guacamole - so fresh!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Nothing memorable. Everything was average. Only stopped in because we were in the area. It's not worth the parking to go. It's plenty other places to go that are the same or better .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
The tacos were good, but tiny and a second shell for each would have been helpful (for shell integrity through the meal). I liked the flavor of the tacos, but the salsa verde and amarillo salsas lacked complexity and heat. I ate it all anyway, just not quite at my 5* fave level (thus the 4*).
Bakerfield is our go-to taco spot! We love their margaritas, especially the pineapple pitcher and the Short Rib Queso is always a must. This time we tried the Esquites and the Cochinita Pibil taco, which was delicious. We usually get the Baja Shrimp, Fish, or Pollo Verde tacos, but it's fun to switch it up. Only wish they served dessert! Always a great spot for flavorful tacos and margs during happy hour!
I really enjoyed Bakersfield the food was delicious and the staff was super friendly! Awesome ambiance as well!
Restaurantji Recommends
Best margaritas in Columbus. Their tacos are also good and the short rib queso is delicious. We often go here for a margarita before dining at one of the other Short North restaurants.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Queso, Chips \u0026 Salsa Trio, Fish Taco, Mexico City Empanadas
The happy hour drinks were watered down and even after happy hour ended, the mixed drinks were not what we have had there in the past. Food was inconsistent.
While they were delicious, the tacos are much smaller than similar places for the same or more money. Someone in our group compared them to the size of a coaster. We had a work dinner and people ended up getting bar food later because they were still hungry. Very tasty, but probably wouldn’t go back for the money.
If you can catch the half price apps during happy hour it might be worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great apps and tacos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a great time here - great seat for 6. Our server was great, drinks were great / we were able to take advantage of happy hour. Our tacos were great too.
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