El Barco Méxican Restaurant
El Barco Méxican Restaurant is a Urbandale, IA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 1,488 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Reasonable mid-range pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Urbandale, IA
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Barco Méxican Restaurant serve?+
El Barco Méxican Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Barco Méxican Restaurant located?+
El Barco Méxican Restaurant is at 8801 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA in Urbandale, Iowa.
Is El Barco Méxican Restaurant good?+
El Barco Méxican Restaurant has a 4.5★ average across 1,488 Google reviews — loved by locals by Urbandale taco standards.
How expensive is El Barco Méxican Restaurant?+
El Barco Méxican Restaurant sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Urbandale taquería.
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