Barbacoa Grill

A Birthday Celebration to Remember! We recently visited this gem of a restaurant to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, the service was prompt, warm, and attentive—setting the tone for a truly memorable evening. Our group sampled a variety of dishes, with several friends opting for steaks that were cooked to perfection. I chose the swordfish, which was beautifully seared and bursting with flavor, while my wife enjoyed a comforting and delicious chicken pot pie that felt like a gourmet hug in a bowl. The highlight of the evening? A whimsical birthday surprise: a cotton candy dish that brought out the inner child in all of us. It was a delightful and unexpected touch that made the celebration even more special. Every plate was a hit, every bite a pleasure. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic meal and a great experience.

Our visit to the Boise Barbacoa last week of August was amazing. Due to traffic we decided to go early & arrived 30 minutes early. The hostess welcomed us without hesitation and we were seated immediately. The early morning rain cooled the evening to a perfect temp. Also, we were seated in a perfect area of the restaurant patio… see the video. After sitting down, we were served sparkling water and offered cocktails & appetizers. We ordered from Cole our awesome waiter who was friendly & helpful. The clams, bread & cocktails didn’t disappoint. Cole & his assistant checked on us to make sure all was good and water was refilled. At the same time telling us what the daily dinner special was and letting us know that it would be a good time to order. We both ordered the hot rock filet steak & cognac sauce with scallops and asparagus. Wow, all were delicious! From start to finish it was all 5 star! Even on the way out, many of the staff thanked us for coming. What a class act. Thanks to all & especially Cole.

Super incredible service from our server really enjoyed the Koyack topping on my steak. My mixed drink was made perfect we had pretty much one thing off the menu after another. I will recommend this place for a good anniversary or special occasion.

Absolutely perfect! Went with friends for the girls Bday. Besides great food, the atmosphere was awesome and the service was impeccable! We will be back.

Visiting from Texas and this was one of the best dining experience I have ever had. Family of 7 with an 8 month old. Front staff were energetic and super friendly. The atmosphere was one of a kind. The guacamole was perfect. The octopus was a first and I’m glad we tried it. The filet was fantastic on the hot rock. The cognac sauce was superb. Marco B was top notch in his service. I’m wondering why on earth this place doesn’t have a perfect 5.0 rating.

Food ordered: Calamari fritti ($16) Coulotte steak and Cajun shrimp ($45) with a side of artichoke fritters ($13) Enchilada Cordero ($37) with a side of asparagus ($12) and zucchini chips sprinkled with cheese ($12) My husband and I came here with some family and friends to celebrate my graduation and our gender reveal. I had high expectations for this place given the variety on their menu and how pricey it is. Therefore, here is an honest and detailed review: Service: Our server was amazing but I didn’t particularly appreciate the behavior of one of the managers (or whatever she was considering she didn’t introduce herself) that was called in to receive our gender reveal cake. She could have delivered info on their policy regarding outside food in a kinder manner rather than in a matter-of-fact cold tone. Her attitude left me feeling quite displeased upon arrival. Food (only the food my husband and I ordered): For an expensive restaurant, the least they could do is offer some complementary appetizers, especially considering how long it takes to receive your food once you make an order. If cheaper restaurants can do it, what’s stopping this establishment from serving warm bread or salad? - Everything that was breaded/battered (Calamari fritti, zucchini chips & Artichokes) was rather tasteless. There was no seasoning (spices outside salt and pepper) and the zucchini chips and artichoke fritters barely had any salt on them. I was very disappointed with the sides and even more so with the 6 salty asparagus spears that were $12. - My husband ordered the Enchilada Cordero and the lamb surely needed to be cooked longer. I wish they had asked us how well we wanted it and worked to ensure it was well done. I wasn’t impressed with the portion size on this one, especially considering its price. - I ordered the Coulotte steak and Cajun shrimp. I asked for my steak to be very well done but still unfortunately ended up with a steak that was somewhat pink inside. The hot stone was left in case I needed to use it (which I did) considering my steak wasn’t cooked to my liking. While I appreciate the use of the stone, it’s not enjoyable having to cook the steak to my liking after waiting so long and leaving the rest of my food to get cold. The cognac sauce wasn’t too my liking as the taste just wasn’t something I enjoyed. The steak however was pretty good after I cooked it a little more. Besides this the 3 shrimp that came with the dish weren’t bad. The shrimp themselves weren’t seasoned but came dressed in some kind of sauce that I didn’t quite like but didn’t hate completely. The mashed potatoes were rather bland and could have used some seasoning. - I think they should seriously consider offering a menu for non-alcoholic beverages and expanding on creating an availability and variety of such drinks. I got a virgin huckleberry mojito after being verbally informed of a narrowed list of mojitos they could make alcohol-free. Seeing as these were some of the only non-alcoholic drinks outside your typical sodas that they could offer. The mojito ended up being dreadfully sweet and I had to water it down with some of the water I had. - The celebration called for a celebratory dessert and I must say for an expensive restaurant they could do so much more with their complementary dessert. If a chain restaurant like Cheesecake Factory can give you a decently sized free cheesecake, Barbacoa could do much more than a kid’s bite sized piece of flourless cake in a cotton candy lantern. Visually it’s cute but cotton candy is not the best dessert you could offer to grown adults. The flourless “Belgian chocolate cake” was terrible in all honesty and had the weirdest consistency that I couldn’t quite wrap my head around. Environment: We had the view of the little lake behind the restaurant and this surely was a splendid view indeed. I am not sure what seating is like inside but it looked pretty nice. The bathrooms were too dark for my liking and weren’t mum friendly as they didn’t have any changing stations inside.

Everything about this place was excellent. They were able to accommodate a large party. Is there food was absolutely amazing and their service was very very good. One of our party members thought she ordered the wrong steak and the server took it away and brought her what she thought she had ordered within minutes. It was a fast turn around time and very appreciated! Drinks were soo good and the vibe was great. Definitely will come back if I ever get to Boise again! Don't miss out!

Update: I tried reaching out to the Barbacoa team a couple weeks ago like they said, and have received no reply. I will try again and update if they offer any good solution, but so far, nothing. - I’ve heard great things about Barbacoa from friends, and my husband and I finally decided to try it for our anniversary dinner. It was shockingly disappointing. The service and location were good, but the food was mediocre at BEST. We ordered an appetizer we liked fine (stuffed poblano chile), though it was pretty cold when we got it. Our cocktails were decent but not standout. For dinner, my husband ordered a seafood dish and the fish was quite overcooked. I ordered the grilled Caesar salad and the sweet corn and crab bisque. The salad was honestly disgusting - it tasted burned, not charred, and was bitter and inedible. I sent it back. My soup arrived lukewarm. I had to send it back as well. The service was fine - the staff were apologetic about the cold soup and the bad salad, and replaced my soup with a hot bowl (which tasted good). As an apology they offered us one free dessert, but we’d heard from friends that they would give us an anniversary dessert anyway. They asked if we were celebrating a special occasion and we mentioned our anniversary but it was never brought up again. The dessert was one of my usual favorites, bread pudding, but their version tasted strange and had a bad texture, and even our kids at home didn’t want to finish it. All in all, we spent a lot of money on dinner and drinks for two, and it was entirely disappointing. The food we were served felt like a shock after the good reviews we had heard from others, so maybe it was an off night? But based on our experience I would never recommend this place and we will never go back. Yikes.

TL;DR - Go here! You won't regret it! Barbacoa Grill absolutely blew me away--this place is more than a restaurant; it's an experience. I ordered the Duck Two Ways, and it was hands down one of the best duck dishes I've ever had. The confit was fall-off-the-bone tender with rich, deep flavor, and the seared duck breast was perfectly cooked--crispy skin, juicy interior, and seasoned just right. The plating was elegant and generous, with accompaniments that elevated every bite. The ambiance is truly unforgettable. Think bold, dramatic decor--cowhide chairs, shimmering chandeliers, statues, and textured walls that make the entire space feel like a blend between an art museum and a sultry Latin lounge. I sat upstairs with a view of the water and twinkling lights--absolutely magical. The vibe is upscale yet warm, perfect for a special occasion or just treating yourself to a night out. Service was top-notch. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and timed everything perfectly. They even walked us through the best way to enjoy the hot rock steak at the next table, which we're definitely trying next time! If you're in Boise and looking for an unforgettable meal with style, flavor, and flair--Barbacoa Grill is it.

I have to say, This was a fantastic place! the location is right on a lake where people can fish and enjoy.. If you get or request a table with lake view, it's worth it. This is a large restaurant. You can either dress up or down, great for people who love hearing people laugh, talk and enjoy their meal. waiters and waitresses everywhere ensuring that everyone is enjoying their dinner. The alcoholic drinks were good. we went for happy hour. You can get any drink ($15 or less) for a buy one get one free. The drink you pick is required to be the same for the free one as well. The drinks are not very strong but still tasty. we got the fried artichoke appetizer and it was great! Decent amount of food service with a creamy lightly sweet sauce to dip. We ordered was the Hot rock 10 oz filet mignon, a side of mashed potatoes and a cognac sauce (boozy brown gravy) that they light on fire and pour on your steak... It is fantastic! I highly recommend it. Our waiters and waitresses were super nice. Here is why it's a 4 star and not a 5 star. My mom called ahead and made a reservation for a patio table with a good view of the lake. We got there and they tried to seat us inside, in a back room with no view of the lake and with no windows. My mom mentioned it and the woman tried to accommodate.. however she sat our party at a tall table right next to the bar and we had someone in our party that is handicapped and was not going to be able to sit at a tall table. My mom mentioned it and the manager came over. He was nice but it seemed like he was not too happy with us wanting a different table. This is the second time my mother has made a reservation and had the same thing happen. This time we couldn't just ignore it since our friend who is handicapped was having pain in her leg from the tall chair. Despite how the manager may have felt, he was pleasant and helped us figure it out. They let us sit outside at a low table and it was a fantastic location. If we make a reservation next time and everything goes well I would be willing to change my stars to a 5. It really was a good experience once the seating issue was resolved.

What an experience!! The flaming steak was so dope! We got the artichoke fritters for an appetizer because another reviewer said they were good...they were just okay. The artichokes weren't super tender and a little stringy. Maybe just not in season...but im also from california so maybe im spoiled!! We got the porterhouse for 2...2.5lbs of meat!! Amazing!! Highly recommend the cognac sauce to dip your steak in. The BBQ sauce one and the other one (can't remember the name) were just weird. Why would you put BBQ sauce on steak?! Anyhoo...for Sides we got the wild mushrooms and baked potato. Both delicious! Our server was sweet and very attentive. My husband got the Huckleberry cocktail and it was pretty darned good. We would def go back!! The interior is interesting...lots to look at but not super gaudy or anything.

This place has an energy that makes you forget espresso or redbull exist! It's electric and fasinating! From the food, seating, decor, service and even the bathrooms are such a vibe! We love the green salad so much and the steak and shrimp! The mad rabbit drink is my favorite! Lisa was our waitress and she was such a delight to have. Shes spunky and attentive! We will never miss a time to stop here!

Great food, very friendly and attentive staff and fun ambiance. We had an anniversary dinner there and it went really well.

What a fun place! Decor is a collaboration from multiple artists, and the food is great too. Love the table side presentation of the Guac (made to your spice preferences), and my duck was great. Others at our table chose the fiery hot plate, which looked amazing and shot up a flame about two feet high! Ended with a sweet treat for a great night out.

Came in for a birthday and enjoyed the unique environment and interior! The restaurant has lots of history on the walls and the waitress was kind enough to explain all the art work and how the building came about. Apparently, it burnt down in the past! For food, I mostly enjoyed the handmade guac because they will smash it all up and make it right in front of you. Tasted fresh! The fritters were also delicious for starters. Definitely try the chicken pot pie as well! We also got the filet mignon tips pasta and carne asada. The pasta was fine but I would ask for the meat to be on the side. I asked for medium rare but it came out as fully medium or well done as they cook it with the pasta. Maybe I could also ask for rare to get "medium rare." I wish they would have maybe mentioned this to me prior to ordering because I hate tough meat! The carne asada was okay. Nothing special. We also got the fried ice cream but was disappointed to see that the ice cream was not "fried." Then why call it fried ice cream?!? Lol.. it was just vanilla ice cream with some sort of light cinnamon powder around it? Anyways, I'm feeling mixed because I really loved the appetizers but the entrees were just okay. Prices are more expensive here. Expect to pay $30+ per person. Great for date night and or friends. I'd like to come back try some other menu items.

This place is a total vibe. The decor will leave you looking wall to wall to roof to floor non stop. There is so much to see and take in. It's obvious this place is serious about providing top service. You'll receive top notch service from the host to the guacamole maker. We had a group of 5 for a business dinner. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. We did the guac appetizer which is made table side and it's delish. They have hot stone steak which not only looks amazing but is a show at the table. I had the special which was salmon with a cashew crust. It was moist and delish. Will def be back anytime I am in Boise.

We Love Chandler's in Boise and that has been our go to steakhouse for years. We kept hearing good things about this place so we decided to check it out. Outside was unimpressive. You have to drive through a RedRobin parking lot to get to it then its pothole city and a poorly cared for parking lot. Upon entering the building we were pleasantly surprised with the atmosphere! It was clean, visually appealing and saw some of our favorite wines on display. We were not greeted when we came in and took about 10 min to be seated past our reservation time. It was 100 degrees outside and they had all of the doors open so we were literally sweating and contending with flys which makes it hard to enjoy dinner. Not a great start! The food, drinks, and service were good despite everything but the icing on the cake was getting charged $1 for an ice cube in addition to the $36 drink. Obviously it's not about the $1. Just charge $37 for the drink instead of itemizing an ice cube. Seems petty to me. I've been to some of the most expensive whiskey bars on earth, who stamp their logos into their crystal clear craft ice and still don't have a separate charge for it lol. Our combined bill between dinner and bar was over $300 which is definitely less than our usual bill at Chandler's, however we found this place to be lacking.

Our waiter was so friendly and helpful, the drinks were delicious and fun, food was incredible. Went for a work trip will Definitely be back

Came with a group of 7 we ordered the table side guacamole, just yum! For an entree my husband ordered the pork chop with a quail, spectacular presentation. I had a bite of his pork chop it was the best pork chop I have ever had in my life hands down! Our friends ordered the steak for two, they gave me a bite and also so good. I ordered the halibut, I love halibut, but this one was so fishy for some reason, I had buyers remorse, but I didn't want to send it back. The flavor profiles sound so strange, but key ne tell you they work. If you are in Boise you HAVE to try this place.

Visiting from out of town and this place came highly recommended! Parking is tight so be prepared. Definitely make reservations in advance if you can! I was with a group of 4 and reservations were unavailable but were told one side of the seating area was "first come first serve." Me and my friends decided to test our luck and show up to find seats on a Saturday night. We did manage to grab 4 seats at the bar which worked out great with no wait. The decor is unique and if you can manage to grab a table by the windows, the views are stunning. The service was great at the bar and they were very attentive given how busy they were. As for my food...delicious! I got the "New York" which was a 16oz boneless NY on a hot plate served with chimichurri, flamed cognac sauce, and choice of side priced at $54. To my surprise, I finished the whole thing. My friends were less impressed with their dishes but I thoroughly enjoyed mine. We also came at the right time for the bogo drinks. Overall food, presentation, and service were great!

Cool vibes. Tasty food. Excellent service. Private room was well decorated. Spiral staircase to the room may be a bit dangerous if you had a bit much to drink or have height issues.

My boyfriend made reservations for us on Valentine's Day, and from the moment we arrived, the experience felt special. When we checked in, the host asked for my name--not just the reservation name--because they had a little surprise for all the women. The restaurant had beautifully arranged a bouquet of roses for each woman, which was such a thoughtful gesture. They offered a special Valentine's Day menu, and everything we ordered was delicious. The drinks were great, the service was excellent, and our waiter was truly amazing. I'd love to come back again to try their regular menu next time I'm in town!

Great food, drinks and service. Top quality, first class from start to finish. Abby Rose was our server and she was excellent! Best experience we have had in Boise!!

Last night, was incredible and I'm so glad I was able to come and experience their dinner service. Luckily, we had called to make a reservation the day prior. I'm glad we did because it was quite busy when we arrived. We were seated right away. Our waitress was quick to get our drink order. We each started with a glass of Malbec and half a dozen oysters. The restaurant is gorgeous and had an upscale vibe. They kept our waters full and removed things as soon as we were finished. Everyone was friendly and ready to offer assistance. For dinner, I had the filet served on a hot rock, I chose the broccoli with chili flakes as my side and my friend had the NY steak also served on a hot rock with the risotto. The steaks were huge and cooked perfectly. I had a second glass of wine and my friend ordered a margarita called the heat. We both were way too full to have dessert. After dinner, we moved to the bar. I remembered Eric from our last visit. He is friendly and made us each the heat margarita. I thoroughly enjoyed everything and now I'm looking forward to visiting, Coa Del Mar.

The table side guacamole is perfection!!! I could eat it all day long. This place is a whole vibe!!! The bartenders were great.

The food over all was delicious, for the price, I was sad that the lamb was such a small portion, the drinks were strong, and the steak cooked on a rock is a great gimmick, but I dont think I will be back. Its a good 'once to find out whats happening' kind of restaurant. The atmosphere is really cool, the decore is fantastic, but it was SO smokey that we had to be moved to an outside table.

They changed the fries and they suck now- trashy joe joes. This was my favorite happy hour option. Everything else is good.

Granted we came here without a reservation, but looking on Resy it was wide open. When we came in, we were asked if we had a reservation and when we said no, the hostess, who was sitting idly with 4 other young women, pointed to the bar area and said, "there is open seating up there," and handed us menus. The menu didn't have many of the options listed online. The music was blaring heavy metal anthems. There was a table of 4 rather drunk women making about of noise. There was a single server attempting to take care of about 30 tables. I walked through the rest of the restaurant. There is an area with an enormous picture window and beautiful view onto the river, carpeted, and playing elegant music. That didn't seem to be available to us. So we left and went to The Wylder. It was awesome!

My wife picked this place for her birthday dinner. We got there just in time to take full advantage of the happy hour deal, buy one drink, get one free. She ordered the special they had that day, the California Sea Bass, and I picked the Scallops they came as four large ones. The scallops were great. The Sea Bass was quite good. Now the service there is first class. With sitting outside, viewing the lake, and enjoying a good meal, it was a good evening. Although my wife was not a fan of the bday cotton candy she got. She would have enjoyed something different.

Had heard so many good things about this place and came before Abe army flight the next day. It was bustling and we didn't have a reservation but they were able to seat us by the bar. We ordered the table side guacamole which was phenomenal. I ordered an amazing seafood pasta (seafood mixto) and my friends had steak and Ciopinno. The food here is like Mexican Italian fusion and it's so fun! The scallops and shrimp were perfectly prepared and the service was exceptional! We enjoyed every bite! The ambiance was great for the bar and the restaurant also looked nice with ample seating!

A lot has changed in the last nine years, and each time I came back here, I liked it more and more! Maybe I was poor student at the time I went 9 years ago and gave it not enough credit. This place is a vibe. The service is now really great! The food is top notch , and one of my favorite places in Boise every time I come to visit! Great for drinks, great for dinner, great for patio! It's a great restaurant for the growing city! And I'll Happily go back again and again! Cheers!

The food and service were next level and my whole party enjoys this place a lot the prices are a little bit higher, but you're paying for the service and the great servers and staff that they have here. The bar tenders were super helpful and the servers were great I would definitely come back here every single time I pass through or come to Boise.

Visiting from out of town, many many people told us to come visit Barbacoa. My girlfriends and I came for dinner on a Friday night for a 9pm reservation. We did the table side guac, and I had the duck quesadillas and the tuna tartare. Both were delicious. The quesadilla was much bigger than I was expecting from the appetizer menu, but I was thoroughly stuffed by the end. For dessert I had the flourless chocolate cake, which was so rich and decadent. I think my friends thought their meals were maybe worthy of three stars, but I thought our waitstaff was very helpful and the visit was very very nice.

This is a very large well decorated restaurant with two bars. The energy is lively and warm. I sat at the bar in front of the pizza oven. The staff was incredibly charming and entertaining. Eric ,the bartender, recommended "this and that "plate. I really enjoyed the mole sauce and the pork tamale. truly the only thing I can complain about was maybe I would like more sauce. It was an amazing dish with lots of variety. I also had their s'mores dessert, which was a very fun and decadent interactive experience and I highly recommend it. I will be going back and next time I'm trying the duck.

The food was absolutely great. It was the most tender carna asada I have ever had. The corn was my favorite app.

Room at Happy hour was ample. Happy hour drinks, however, light in actual alcohol. I knocked back 4 margaritas and could have flown an F-35 fighter with zero training.

Visiting for my daughter's Parents Weekend, and she took me to this restaurant, amazing vibe, delicious food, and top-notch service! Our waitress, Katie M., was incredibly sweet and attentive.. I'll definitely be back on my next visit. A must-try!!!!

Six in our party we were all pleased, 4 adults and 2 children (11 and 6). The food was delicious, portions were large and 3 adults took home left overs so no one tried the desserts. Good selections on the menu and wine list. We were celebrating a birthday and 2 job promotions. We were treated to 2 cotton candy desserts for us to share. Everybody loved it.Our server (Liz) Elyzabeth was great, she was very cheerful and knowledgeable and treated us like old friends even though it was our first time there. The inside was unique and there was outside dinning area with a view of a small lake. We will eat there again next time we visit Boise.

One of the best servers I have had in an awhile!! Emerson!!!! You rocked! Made the experience one we won't forget! You have craft...SALES! She has a craft at being able to sell! She went thru the dessert menu and I wanted them all. She explained everything in such great detail. The food was fantastic and the restaurant vibe on point! Highly recommend!!

Sierra made our first experience of this Gem unforgettable. We came from California and we decided after our business meeting to have a dinner in this restaurant. First of all to this place " for all mothers love " who did this. ! Who design it, who had the idea..... the amount of blow away in scale of " am i in heaven " is this. ? Was in place AMBIENCE - oscar winner Food - Michelin star Sierra's service - i am not leaving! ! So 5 start on scale not enough yelp! . AMAZING. GIVE SIERRA A RAISE !

This is an amazing place. We were there for our anniversary and the food was fresh and tasty. The service was top notch. The patio view is beautiful when the weather is good. Go for the stone pyrotechnics, they are amazing to experience. Definitely going back after saving some money. They have a surprise if you're celebrating something.

The design in this place is definitely different. Not sure what to make of it but definitely worth coming to experience it in person. The outside seating has a small lake view. Parking can be challenging if you don't come as soon as they open.

After living in the area for almost 4 years and traveling here well beyond that- we finally made it to Barbacoa. I wish I hadn't resisted for so long. This is probably the nicest restaurant in Boise and is 100% the best when it comes to service, flavor and over all experience. It's definitely a splurge- but it's one I didn't regret nearly as much as other "fine dining" restaurants in the Treasure Valley. Everything was well seasoned, nicely flavored and you will not leave hungry or annoyed that you spent $60 for processed cheese as an "upgrade." If you have the budget for it, and want a special experience - make the reservation early and treat yourself. I sure as hell will be back.

Food was amazing!! I had the This & That - chicken mole with a tamale... so delicious!' I took off a star because it was very loud and pretty expensive. We went on a very busy night. I would like to try again on a week night. I'll dream about that dinner until I have it again - too bad I live 7 hours away!!

Always a pleasure to dine there during the warm weather Great food, surroundings and stellar service

Before I give my review, I just want to give a mini PSA for readers to take any Yelp review with a grain of salt (including mine). Don't necessarily rely on these reviews too much that they make you unwilling to try a potentially really good establishment. Why am I giving this disclaimer? The most recent review here before mine is from a person who gave a one star review -- fair enough, everyone has different experiences. Upon looking further into that person's Yelp profile, I saw that out of the 17 reviews they've written, 8 were one star, 3 were two stars, and the remaining 6 were five stars. That's important context because they seem like someone who's either gonna be really unhappy with a place, or really happy with a place. But in their case, they seem to be more likely to write reviews when they're particularly unhappy. Now on to my actual review of Barbacoa. My rating considers not just the food, but the service. Food-wise, pretty solid options. My husband got the table side guacamole, which he really enjoyed and said it's the best guacamole he's had (and he's eaten A LOT of guacamole in his life). He also got the rib eye (which was served on hot rock). The temp on the ribeye cook was perfectly medium rare, but not as seasoned as we probably would have liked. The peppercorn cognac sauce that it came with definitely made it taste much better though. He also got the salad (with chipotle ranch) as a side, which he enjoyed. I got the "hot rock" filet, and it was delicious. It's really difficult to properly season filet mignon especially because of its thickness, but Barbacoa nailed it. It didn't need the cognac sauce, but I did put just a bit to try it, and it was good. I got the herbed shoestring fries as a side, which were okay -- they were a bit soggy, and the flavor was just okay. I also had a huckleberry mojito, which was recommended by one of our servers. It was really good especially because in not much of a drinker. It had a good amount of sweetness and fruitiness which I like in drinks. For dessert, we got the coffee and doughnuts. The coffee was basically a sweetened milk poured over espresso ice. Very interesting concept, which we actually want to try at home, but definitely tasted better when consumed last -- once the ice has melted a bit. The doughnuts were creme-filled bunuelos and mini churros which were really light and tender. For the churros though, I would have preferred more cinnamon sugar since the churros were thicker. The bunuelos had just the right amount of sweetness, even with the creme. Our servers were great -- polite and occasionally checked in on us. A lady (which I assumed was a lead or a manager), also checked in on us, which was nice. The place itself looked really unique and interesting, especially the bathrooms. May not be everyone's cup of tea decor-wise, but at least the place had personality. We paid about $200 including tip, which may sound pricey for some. We knew what to expect because we looked at the menu ahead of time. It's not something we'd pay for all the time, but I think it's a solid option for special occasions or the occasional date night. We'll definitely go here again at some point to try other things on the menu.

Been here twice. Reservations are better on Friday -Sundays. We sat outside both times and it's beautiful facing the lake. Both times were in May-June so weather in BOISE is perfect! Food was great! Tomahawk was their special and it was huge. Good for two or even three , depending on hunger. Great taste.

The service is always wonderful, the food tastes amazing and it's always a fun ambiance. It's a wonderful place for a special night. Highly recommend the Hot Rock steak!

Went here for an anniversary dinner recently. My husband made us a reservation and we were seated quickly. Our waiter was fantastic and very attentive. The food was amazing, my husband and I both liked our dishes a lot. The drinks were delicious as well. We also got a cotton candy treat on the house to celebrate, which was very sweet but we enjoyed it. We will be back here for another special occassion in the future, I'm sure.

Barbacoa is such a unique experience! The decor and ambiance is like none other. The menu is great with such a wide variety of steak & seafood options. Our favorite was the table side made guacamole dip. Super fresh & flavorful. The drinks were fun as well. Definitely will be back!

Whenever i'm in boise for business this is a must go for dinner. The food is always great and the atmosphere funky but fun. If you can sit on the back patio with a view of the lake I highly recommend it, especially if you will be dining late enough for the moody blue hour.

Great atmosphere!!! Good cocktails Service was good ,steaks great ,but sides and potatoes kinda cold !! My potatoes didn't melt the butter !! I let it go but for the price I would expect the staff in the kitchen to check before sending out to the table

Ate at Barbacoa for the first time tonight. What a cool place! Sierra was an amazing server! The restaurant has an amazing atmosphere. The guacamole made at the table was very good. The wine selection by the glass and the bottle were excellent. I was not that hungry so I went with the scallops and they were good but not amazing. The steak on a stone looked amazing. We had a killer dessert that was huge that 5 guys could not finish. Check this place out. I will be back the next time I am in Boise.

The ambience is what gets this place. There's nothing better than a filet mignon lid on fire. If you're looking for a good experience in Boise, I highly recommend this place.

IMO this is the best restaurant in the area. It's fun, it's unique, it's beautiful (inside and out) and they have a wide variety of food and drinks to choose from. It's an experience and it's worth the wait and cost. I've been here dozens of times and have yet to be disappointed by anything on the menu. Come early, sit outside and watch the sunset as you enjoy a night with great drinks, appetizers, dinner and deserts.

I brought my husband for his birthday and ambiance was super romantic. Service was amazing everyone was super helpful and recorded the guacamole cart. It was a really cool experience.

Overheard a guy on the plane recommend this place, it had great yelp reviews and did not disappoint. Excellent food the staff was super great and the ambience was very unique. A great place for dinner, I'll be back next time. I'm in Boise. You should go here.