Barbacoa in Spruce Grove

470 South Ave Unit C, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2E9, Canada

★★★★★
(1538 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Canadian restaurant Steak house

About

We use techniques from the evolution of Barabicu - Barbacoa - Barbecue. This style of cooking has evolved and developed over thousands of years, but one thing has remained the same. We cook over wood and charcoal. No gas here. Live Fire cooking, utilizing Alberta Hardwood and Mesquite Charcoal allows us to season our food with a unique blend of smoke and char over our custom built Grillworks Exopro Woodfired Grill.

Website
barbacoa.ca
Address
470 South Ave Unit C, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2E9, Canada
Plus Code
G4Q6+CH Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Sunday
10 AM–3 PM – 5–10 PM
Monday
11 AM–3 PM – 5–10 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11 AM–3 PM – 5–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–3 PM – 5–10 PM
Saturday
10 AM–3 PM – 5–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
1538 reviews

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★★★★★
November 9, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyable meal last night to celebrate a birthday. Professional and personal service, we were more than happy to go with all the recommendations. Went for the Tomahawk which was certainly pricy and did take a little too long to get to us, but we were in no rush. Cooked as requested. ‘The Bruce’ wrapped up a special meal, glad it was too big for both of us, plenty to take home to enjoy later. Cheers

★★★★★
October 26, 2024

Absolutely amazing dining experience. The food was top notch, food was out fairly fast for being busy on a Friday night and the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. The prices are obviously on the high side but worth it.

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Derek was very knowledgeable on everything on the menu, he explained everything to us before we put our order in. Very attentive and easy to talk to. The food was superb specially the appetizer, which is the bruccetta. Burgers and fries was very good too! Love the dessert as well! Love this place and will come back again for sure!

★★★★★
September 17, 2024

Went here for a friends birthday and absolutely loved it! Our table order the 54oz tomahawk and did not regret it 😋. Staff are super friendly and have great recommendations. 100% will come back to try out more on the menu!

★★★★★
September 17, 2024

This place is 10 stars! A shout out to our waiter, Derek!!! He was amazing. Both my daughter and I came in last minute with no reservation. We were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and service. This birthday girl is over the moon! Also a shout out to all the staff for such an amazing dinner. I suggest to all you will not be disappointed when you eat here.

★★★★★
September 6, 2024

We went to Barbacoa one time previously for lunch, and it was great, but not wow. We tried it again last night for dinner, and we were amazed and walked out raving about the experience we had. We're ecstatic we went again. They set a high bar for any other dining experience to compare to. The food was so good! We had to slow down to savour every bite. The appetizers were delicious, and we’ve never had a steak so flavourful as the one we had last night at Barbacoa. The staff were a highlight of The evening! We had the opportunity to connect with Katrina and Derrick, and they really made the evening special! So knowledgeable and informative about the food, catering to what we liked and were looking to try. They checked in often, but never in a bad way. It highlighted the care they put into our experience and the love they have for the role they play. Barbacoa is a must, for anyone living or travelling to Alberta!

★★★★★
August 8, 2024

Amazing lunch! When I walked in the place was busy and the aromas of smoke and grilled food was a pleasant welcome. I was seated on the patio. It had enough shade but enough sunshine to be comfortable. Their menu had tons of offering and everything looked awesome. I needed some help and they directed me through the menu but mentioned the house made pastrami Ruben and that was the ticket! I crushed the ruben and the truffle fries. So good. The house made pastrami was so tender and lightly smoked & nice crunch from the sauerkraut and generous amount of pickles on the side I would go back for another one. David was my server and he kept me hydrated and good conversation as I was flying solo. He was great! Overall, great place and worth the trek from Edmonton... or Calgary from where I am from.

★★★★★
July 17, 2024

My wife took me for dinner here for my birthday. Once we were seated, we noticed a little card on the table that said Happy Birthday on it. When I opened it, it was a handwritten card with birthday wishes and a coupon for $10 off on my next visit. Immediately I was impressed with the care they took in wishing me a happy birthday. I’ve never visited a restaurant in the past and received this type of treatment. Side note: they don’t sing happy birthday to you in case that isn’t your thing (it’s definitely not mine, so I was really thankful!). The atmosphere was so nice. Dim lights, candles (handmade by the staff), quite romantic - to the point that you easily forget that this restaurant is located in an industrial area. We each had a steak and while the price was a bit of a splurge, the food was really delicious. For dessert, we got the 10 layer chocolate cake (called The Bruce, I believe) and at $26 for a slice, we were shocked at the size of the slice! (In a good way…it was huge!). I can say that between the treatment by the staff and the food, it was well worth the drive from Edmonton. Katrina, our server, was so sweet too! Would definitely recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

The best steakhouse in Parkland County! Rustic, romantic decor overlooking the kitchen with flame grill Best smoked old fashions we have ever had, also recommend the Lets Get Fizzical. Nice small menu, they really specialize in each dish to make it top notch flavor, all locally sourced and made in-house so the quality is fabulous! The steak is melt in your mouth and the bacon bruschetta is to die for. Our waiter Tyler was so kind, very funny and personable. Definitely will be coming back and bringing friends!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Love coming here amazing food service and overall quality

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Staff were attentive and welcoming. They gave suggestions and no changes to the orders phased them. Food itself was fantastic!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

First time visiting for an anniversary, and we had a pretty good experience. The ambience and atmosphere upon entering was perfect for a couples night out or even for a group of friends. Great wine menu. Our server, wish I got her name, was so experienced and so well spoken. She was so knowledgeable. We got a couple of appies and a bottle of wine to start and it was nice. My boyfriends meal and my meal that we had ordered for entrees were very flavorful and honestly, the best steak Ive had in a long time. We unfortunately did have an issue with our order but the server had gone out of her way to get us a new meal and proceeded with fantastic service onwards. We are very uncomfortable speaking about any issues when it comes to our food but even after we needed too, the staff went above and beyond to make our night great. We were here for our 3rd anniversary, and although we didnt get to really enjoy our meal TOGETHER, we still had an amazing time because being our first time at this restaurant, it was such a great experience with the welcoming staff, the hard working chefs, and the great food/drinks. We will definitely be coming back in the future and recommend this hidden gem to many family and friends in Edmonton and surrounding. The food is seriously phenomenal. Im so glad we were able to spend our special night out at Barbacoa.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Amazing beef, attentive staff, and wonderful decor. A fabulous surprise.

December 16, 2024

( not my first time there this is based on last night )I gave them 1 star but the server was great. I was out for a birthday celebration with my wife. The evening was delightful as were the drinks and the food .That is with the exception of my steak as it was not prepared to a mid rare . Everything looked great I didn t want to send it back however I was persuaded by my wifes encouragement and the near perfect cook on her fillet. When I asked the server to have a look, he agreed it was over went for a refire .I was having a bite of lobster all was well. This was no big deal at that point.That all changed when the Head Chef returned , he made a scene he puffed his chest . He argued that he looked at it under the lights and the steak WAS mid rare. I told him I could tell it was over with one touch and the bite I had. I must say the Dude gave off aggressive vibes . People all around us were looking and the relaxing atmosphere was transformed instantly into an anxiety inducing mess. I agreed to take the steak back so as to end this awkward display. I ate the center of my steak and we promptly finished up what was on the table paid the bill and left. My dogs were happy as I m positive it was their first feed of 75 dollar steak. Very sad that the night turned out the way it did.

★★
December 16, 2024

Warning: Saturdays & Sundays, they only serve their brunch menu. Its a very limited menu offering different options...not appealing for the majority. The back bacon on my Benny was dry, burnt hard and they left some casing on one! Not only was it difficult to eat but the waitress failed to provide the correct cutlery to cut into these Bennys. When we were paying our bill, I remarked how my experience was not enjoyable as I struggled to cut an English muffin half and they should stock serrated knives. She apologized that she forgot to give me one. Not having been here before, I didnt realize there was an option that differed from the smooth edged steak knives we received. Service was discrete (aka not found) when you need it ...there were only 5 tables with customers, 2 servers, 1 host. The deep fried potatoes were amazing. They use tallow oil. I wonder if thats the reason why the potatoes were a dark rich brown color? My companion had the spicy deep dried chicken on a waffle. The crispy skin was also as dark brown. The whole plate looked unappealingly: looked like a brown p* pile on top of a brown waffle. My companion did mention the chicken tasted incredible. Servers were very pleasant, friendly and knew their products. Just wished they were more available to get service. I was given a credit to apologize for the knife error but given the overall experience, I gave it to my friend (who despite the unappealing presentation, did like her food). I will not be coming back nor recommending. Prices $$$ Atmosphere Not recommended

★★
December 9, 2024

My house special was tough, overcooked, and with grissle. REALLY why advertise the best when it was the worst roast beef dinner ever!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Found this hidden gem in town. All we can say is WOW! Everything from the atmosphere and service to the explosive flavours were fantastic. Jada the bartender made an unreal old fashioned and the wine list is impressive. Don t hesitate about choices tonight. Just go. You won t regret it.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Cass was our server tonight. Great job . Thank you Cass Steaks were amazing Best I have had in a long time. Well worth the price and we will be back again. New Favourite place Wes and Trish

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Obssssed. Best in Spruce grove!

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Vegetarian options: Beetroot salad, so good Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

We had a reservation for ten people, 2 of my friends ordered Tomahawk Steak, but the server forgot to mention that it takes a long time to cook, so we waited for 1 hour and forty minutes. Other than that the food was good and the ambience was amazing. I definitely will come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Simply amazing from beginning to the end of the meal. Our server Kiana was attentive and explained everything we wanted to know. Highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating of my dairy allergy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Food is phenomenal! Staff is very attentive and wont leave you waiting. Drinks are great too. Recommend highly

★★★
November 25, 2024

My husband and I came here today for our anniversary. I had heard it was amazing! It s nothing outstanding in our opinion. It is overpriced for what we got. The food was just average. The food we got seemed to use odd and weird ingredients to try to be different but wasn t what we hoped. The staff and atmosphere was nice. My husband got 3 carrots and half a potato with his steak. It was fine but not something would say is a must try. Just ok honestly

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

We had an amazing business dinner here. Great ambience and friendly staff with good food.

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Very pricey and small portions. Its a neat place but wont go back and wouldnt recommend

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Derek is an amazing server.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

First time here and absolutely loved it! The night started off with some complimentary champagne, as we mentioned it was our anniversary! Derek was a phenomenal server, great talker, always smiling and knowledgable about the menu! Vegetarian options: I realize its a steakhouse but could use more vegetarian options.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Impeccable service and a great meal!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

As always, food was amazing, service incredible and atmosphere welcoming. Will be back again for sure!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Derek was our server, the food was amazing as well as the service. This was my first time ever being here and I will be back again!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We ordered the Lox Bagel and Barbacoa Benny and both were exceptional, especially the deep fried side potatoes. Derek was an incredible waiter for us. He made so many accommodations for our family to suit our kids which really helped us enjoy our experience. The space is beautiful, feels very upscale and even the wood burning fire in the kitchen adds to the cozy aroma.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Derek was awesome, he gave me good suggestions and they didn t go wrong. The steak was really good and the drinks were wonderful. I recommend them and I recommend Derek!! Parking: Ample parking spaces.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

First of all, Derrick is amazing and made the whole experience 100% better ! And don t even get me started on the food the cinnamon bun French toast just made me make a sound like Homer Simpson And my friend offered to swear off **** In exchange for food that good forever steak and eggs was cooked perfectly, and the drinks are top-notch and worth every penny ! 10 out of 10 will be back

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great food, great drinks, great service. Will definitely recommend this spot.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

UPDATE: Disappointed. For a birthday dinner, we ordered the tomahawk for the table. It took so long to prepare, it had plenty of time to be cooked to mid-rare. Because its served sliced, the chefs and server couldve seen it was blue rare, but, they served it anyway. (At this calibre of restaurant, chefs should know the cook on a steak without cutting it open. When we showed the server, he took it back to the kitchen to reheat, which was not ideal, but there wouldnt have been time to cook a new one. We got no apology, no discount, nothing. Seems like just another restaurant that cant maintain the quality. 7 months ago: WOW! This is one classy restaurant. Not only is the food excellent, the attention to detail makes a meal here amazing, from the cutlery, decor, menu, wine list, right down to the music playing. The service was so professional! Im SO impressed, and will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Wow, a hidden culinary jewel! Excellent food from a very varied and interesting menu. Locally produced high quality ingridients. Excellent service and a warm and welcoming atmopshere. Dont miss this place!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

This was our first time visiting Barbacoa and we will definitely be back! The food was incredible and our server, Derek, was extremely informative. He helped us with the whole menu from wine pairings to steak, sides, and dessert options. The atmosphere was intimate and laid back. Overall a great experience!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

My first visit to this restaurant and the moment I stepped in the door I was really impressed with the atmosphere and how it was laid out. Had the Feature Benny and the food was delicious! I will definitely be coming back!! Thanks, guys

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Very nice, good food, great atmosphere

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Had an absolutely amazing experience!! My husband and I were so impressed with the atmosphere, the dining experience, and holy moly the food was to die for. We had the bruschetta to start, the burger and half chicken for mains, and cheescake to finish it off. Our bellies and hearts are full!! Thank you so much Barbacoa team - will definitely be coming back

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The food was phenomenal. They go above and beyond. Now my favourite place to eat and definitely by far the best drinks I ve ever had.

★★★★
November 23, 2024

Good. Shout out derrek

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great food and awesome atmosphere!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Had an amazing experience! Food and cocktails were amazing. Had great service provided by David. Have eaten here many times and have always been super happy!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Absolutely love this restaurant. The vibe is fun, the servers are very personable, and the food is delicious!

★★★★
November 23, 2024

Best piece of steak Ive ever had! Great Staff and atmosphere. Also the app menu was diverse and menu is filled with flavor. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Fabulous! Highly recommend

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Phenomenal steak! Heard the hype. Tasted the hype. Our server Malcolm was also fantastic. Bacon bruschetta was real good but their steak was divine. Great birthday celebration here last night. Definitely need to go again. Parking: Dont let the random industrial area deter you from going. Its worth the experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Very tasty food, cozy place to eat and great customer service from the bar service!!

★★★★
November 23, 2024

Better options on old menu . Still decent but enjoyed old menu better.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Amazing food and service!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great little place hidden in spruce grove! Local eats, kid friendly, very classy place!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Derrick was our server and he did absolutely amazing taking care of me and husband for dinner. The food and drinks were next level Cant wait to come back ! Food : 5/5

★★★★
November 23, 2024

We loved our experience tonight. Great service (thanks Jaylene!) but food and drinks were a bit slow. The pork and chicken were incredible! Steak special was underwhelming for the price and portion (we also ordered it medium and we received rare). We loved the cocktail menu and the wine was delicious! Will be back to try the burgers. Not sure it was worth the price. ** update: we returned last night. Service was great and drinks were delicious. Unfortunately the half chicken was incredibly underwhelming. The risotto wasnt cooked and underpriced. Not sure wed return for special occasion again.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

WOW! I have not had food that delicious in a long time. Everything was so good and very fresh. I had the Brussels ceasar and my hubby had the rueben! Will be back for sure! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Was our first time at Barbacoa. We were thoroughly impressed from the minute we arrived to the minute we left. The food was amazing and the portion sizes were big. The Bacon & Eggs for the appetizer was soooo good. We had the Sirloin for main course. Done to perfection. And for dessert we had the cheesecake and the Chocolate cake. Those portions were large as well and super tasty. The service was the best weve ever had. We will definitely be back . Thank you

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

This place is amazing.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

the food is always top tier, always so delicious and aesthetically pleasing. Server was great and the food came so fast

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Four of us had a great dinner on a Saturday evening. The service, food, and atmosphere were great, wine selection had many good options. We will be back.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Christina, our server, was fabulous. Well paced, enjoyable lunch. So impressed we made reservations for supper on the weekend. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Might be my new favourite restaurant. Derek was efficient, effective, knowledgeable and welcoming! Great job! Be prepared for a higher end night but worth it! Dietary restrictions: They easily accommodated for garlic allergy!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Always top notch, thanks.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Best steak I ve ever had at a restaurant, service, service was excellent, just a great place for a great meal! Thank you!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The best Watermelon salad in the province. Mouthwatering with a boost of Vitamin C. You can t go wrong! Delicious Parking: Close to the front door

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Not the greatest experience, super loud atmosphere. The weight staff was not very tentative to the table. They were super busy. And the place was not that busy. Had the fish the Thai coconut fish was not the greatest the fish by itself perfectly fine add the Thai sauce and then all of a sudden the dishes just ruined and insanely excess amount of peas were used in all appetizers and all dishes, really offputting. The scallop appetizer was to nonexistent with the amount of peas that were there. You couldn t really taste it and everything felt almost like it was quickly thrown together, and then the vegetable options were very limited. The cauliflower they use, they managed to burn it which is weird was basically still green completely undercooked not soft like it should ve been no flavor. Whatsoever basically felt like I was eating raw vegetables. Steak was not well cooked at all. It was overdone for a medium rare more on the rare side type of steak, and you could taste that the grill was not cleaned the water they use over filtered. The overall drink were not the greatest. Everything had some weird flow with the type of drink or liquor. They were choosing most of the drinks felt more cheap than they did expensive or elegantly place together with the dishes, sidenote the desserts were really well. Done the 10 layer chocolate cake from whatever everyone told me it s not for the faint of heart. But I managed to eat it in one sitting and I m not even a big eater. The pineapple cobbler ice cream was very decent highly recommend at least the desserts and maybe some drinks not so much. They are happy hour menus.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Appetizers were fantastic, service excellent, unfortunately the tenderloin was quite chewy. Maybe a one off. Willing to try again.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Both the service and food were exceptional. Derek is the man! Thank you

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

New to Spruce Grove and heard about this place in the first week. Went to celebrate my Mother-in-law s birthday and was absolutely blown away by the food and the room! Local farm to table fare cooked to perfection. They were able to accommodate a seafood allergy and treated the birthday girl extremely well. This place is an off the beaten track location, but not to be missed! Spruce Grove is lucky to have such a fine restaurant. Edmonton does not have anything close to this. Worth the trip from the city!!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Food is always incredible. Derek is fantastic and has great recommendations for drinks and food. Best restaurant I ve been to in Alberta!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The food was great as always, and the service made our experience even better. Our server was Derek and took care of everything very professionally. Overall experience was top-notch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Wow. My wife took me there because she loved it. Great food, great service. Thanks Katrina and the whole gang!!!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great food and service! Steak was done to perfection

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Excellent experience, steak sandwich was to due for. Will make this place a regular Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

This was top notch! From the farm to table food to the cold drinks to the friendly service by Derek, all 5 star!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

First time and it was an amazing experience. Food was exceptional. Derek was really personable and knowledgable. Will be coming back. Thanks so much!

★★★
October 23, 2024

My partner and I were excited to try this place, but unfortunately it was a bit of a let down. It s a nice restaurant, but very loud. We were also sitting at a booth with a couple next to us sitting in a booth higher up, which was awkward because it felt like they were looking down at us the entire meal. The drinks were great (we got the Let s Get Fizzical), and the Bacon Bruschetta appetizer was decent. My partner ordered the 14oz Ribeye medium rare - what showed up was rare, and borderline raw around part of the edge. For $69, that s not acceptable. We had the chocolate cake for dessert, which was pretty tasty but not to the level our server hyped it up to be. It was also very expensive, even for a big slice. Service was friendly but quite slow, so we felt like we had to quickly finish our meal to be out of there before the next reservation. Overall, this was not worth the high price point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I had a wonderful experience enjoying lunch recently, and our server, Derek, was absolutely phenomenal. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. His recommendations were spot on, enhancing our meal significantly. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect setting for a delightful lunch. I highly recommend this place, especially if you re lucky enough to have Derek as your server!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Derek was our server and you can tell he loves what he does. Super friendly and great service. The food was amazing! Our first visit and many more to come! We love that it was locally sourced! Food

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Katrina, was an outstanding host! Very knowledgeable and detailed! Food was 11/10, excellent! She was so sweet and professional. Overall great first experience!

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

It is a very nice did find it a bit noisy I think that is due to the open style ceiling. I had the 1/2 chicken with warm potato salad - it was REALLY delicious. Hubby had the tomahawk porkchop and charred cabbage, the pork chop was good but had a fairly large fat strip down the side so what appeared to be a good portion was quite a bit of fat rather than meat. The charred cabbage was not something we enjoyed it seemed to be too charred and less actual cooked cabbage. The waiter did provide roasted potatoes to sub for the cabbage. Cheesecake is the best, Chocolate cake was okay (a bit expensive). Wine choice was good and fairly priced. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and friendly !

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The food was amazing. Our server, Derek was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We ve been quite a few times and never disappointed. Derek is amazing, knew the menu very well and super friendly . Excellent all around!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Derek was an amazing server and the food was delicious. 10 out 10 anniversary dinner thank you.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The hospitality here is always amazing, it might even be better than the food, which is saying a lot. Never a bad meal, nor experience at Barbacoa. One of my favourite spots!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Definitely one of the best restaurants in the area. Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere here. The service is top notch and the servers explained the menu very well. Perfect for a special night out

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Our dinner at Barbacoa was excellent once again! The server, Derek, was top notch - very informative and friendly. We have dined here several times and the food is consistently delicious. I can say that I think this is the best restaurant in Spruce Grove!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I wish that there were more options then just 5 stars. Derek the server was absolutely amazing. I cant say enough great things about Derek. This was easily one of the best dining experiences I have had in my life. From the friendly greetings to the well thought out recommendations. You will not be disappointed. Next time I come I am confident in not even opening a menu and simply requesting Derek order for me! Well done you guys have made a life long customer!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The food here is wonderful. the staff is amazing. Had the pleasure of dining here twice. Derek and Kiana were waiting on us. And were very professional, polite and friendly. Cozy warm atmosphere. Highly recommend. Its worth every dollar. The only struggle is that the food is so good hard to save room for dessert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Amazing food! Love this place, why am I just hearing about it now? I love the staff, the manager and the chef is great!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Incredible!!! Everything bursting with flavor. Such high quality food. Derek gave us top notch service!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Easily our favourite restaurant in Spruce Grove. The food is amazing and the service is above and beyond. Big shoutouts to Derek and Malcolm who always make our dining experience great.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

This is our first time here, and were impressed! The food and drinks are exquisite, and Derek is very nice and friendly to us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Me and my wifes second anniversary meal. Couldnt be happier! My wifes favorite meal she has ever had! We sharedthe 33oz Bistecca steak. More then enough for 2 hungry people. Well worth the price. Super super happy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

My friend and I had lunch here for the 2nd time. It was delicious! I believe there is a lot of heart and soul here, from the bartender to the service, to the chefs. We had mocktails and the Korean wraps, and the last time we had burgers. Everything was amazing!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Excellent food and service in a very unlikely location. Worth a visit. Strongly recommend!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Derek was great!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Always a good meal! Never disappoints. However, I went there lately and had Derrick as my server. The most professional server I have ever had. Knew the menu inside and out. Recommendations were spot on. But his personality and character were second to none. Very good at his job!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Barbacoa!!! Everything was way beyond our expectations!!! So so good!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

5 stars! This little out-of-the-way restaurant is a true hidden gem. The food was absolutely delicious and had a unique twist that made it stand out. Watching the cooking added to the charm. The service was outstanding attentive and friendly throughout. If I could suggest anything, it would be to enhance the decor for those seated facing the door, ceiling decor but overall, a fantastic experience. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Best steak bar in the edmonton area so far

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Unbelievable! Meat gods turning out char-gilled perfection!!! Food

October 23, 2024

Horrible experience!!!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Derek was incredible! We had such an amazing night and the birthday card was such a special touch! We will definitely be back!!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Derek was phenomenal. Fantastic experience. Had the bacon bruschetta, beef tartar, salmon, and tomahawk Food : 5/5

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

An experience this fantastic doesn t come around often enough. From our server Jaylene who was outstanding to the food (appie, steak, dessert and drinks) this is by far the best eating experience we ve had in Alberta and are planning the five hour drive up to come again. Out of the world delicious.

★★
September 23, 2024

First experience here was odd.. There was a set menu for mothers day, but my daughter wanted scrambled eggs. The waitress said it couldnt be done. Then the manager comes over, and says they can make an exception like shes saving the day. The waitress (or hostess?) came over multiple times while we were still eating (chewing/forks in hand), asked if we were done and if she could take our plates. Food was decent but not worth the hype imo

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We found this restaurant by chance and what a great discovery. Amazing service and food. We will definitely return.

★★★★
September 23, 2024

Although the service was excellent, we found the food a bit lacking. The new appetizer, which was the stracciatella cheese appetizer was grossly overpriced and only had 3 very small pieces of focaccia bread, which was no where enough for the size of the appetizer, and we were actually charged more for 3 more little pieces of bread. So that is not something I would recommend. We were offered a complimentary glass of Prosecco as returning guests, which was a nice touch. Derrick was an excellent server, explaining the menu and making recommendations.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

All I can say is wow. This place is absolutely amazing. Great atmosphere ,exceptional service, I had the rib eye, absolutely perfectly cooked steak. Honestly one of the best steaks Ive ever had. We had Derek as a server. Definitely top notch . Very knowledgeable, and explained why everything on the menu is so good He was an absolute delight to have as a server. Would recommend him on your reservation.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

This was by far the best food and experience Ive had at any restaurant. Our server Derek made us feel like we were the only people he was serving. He gave us great descriptions and recommendations of the dishes which greatly helped me decide what to order. Derek was beyond knowledgeable of his product. The food was exceptional a12/10 for flavour and cooked to perfection. There are many more items on the menu that Ill be back for in the future. Cant wait to try them all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Derek was absolutely fantastic. What a great experience. The only thing better than the amazing food was the incredible service.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

First time here, hidden away gem. Steak and the sides were great, my wife had the Cottage Pie and really enjoyed, topped off with an awesome cheesecake. Nice thing is they support local suppliers for food and beverage, another big plus. Parking: Lots of parking if going in for dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Derek was our waiter and he gave great recommendations for drinks and appetizers, confirming our choices. He didnt steer us wrong! The La Vie En Rose cocktail was nuanced and the stracciatella was out of this world. The steak was so delicious as well. We will come back soon! Kid-friendliness: I was surprised to see childrens options in a menu of this caliber. Its nice to know I can bring my child and still enjoy a quality meal.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing meal, music a bit loud for my dad s older ears. Dietary restrictions: They were great to accommodate gluten free Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Derek was amazing and very friendly. Food was great highly recommended

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Went for supper on a Tuesday night. One of the best meals I ve had in a while. Warm Potato Salad and Bacon Bruschetta. Server was classy and attentive.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Katrina was our server and was great. The food was fantastic as always. What happened to the mashed potatoes?

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We went out for dinner last weekend and enjoyed an incredible meal as always! The atmosphere, service and quality of food is unrivaled. Our server Derek was spot on with his dessert recommendations. Make sure to save room!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Always enjoy eating here and havent found a dish that I didnt like yet! Jaylene gave us amazing service and definitely knows her stuff! Soooo yummy!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Wonderful service every time we ve been. If you haven t eaten here we definitely recommend!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Best steak I ve had, Katrina was lovely

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Katrina was an amazing server and the food was lovely. Beautiful interior.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Derek was our server and he was awesome. He told us about the various new items on the menu and really educated us on all the different menu choices. He was very knowledgeable and gave us enough time to make our choices without feeling hurried. Awesome sever - give him a raise.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Delicious brunch. Service was fantastic. Nice little patio as well.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing atmosphere and delicious food! Definitely worth the money. As a cook myself the attention to detail from the presentation to the service was outstanding. We sat at the bar and had a great experience, BK and the other Bartender (can t remember his name) were great. Thank you! Food : 5/5

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Reservations were easy online. Booked a foursome before we hit the golf course. They serve brunch on the weekends. Had the eggs Benny. A little underwhelmed. They serve the Benny without hollandaise. Bacon marmalade instead. The marmalade flavour was good, but overpowered the rest. Eggs were overdone and the yolk didn t really flow. Served with potatoes fried in beef tallow. Very crispy. A good portion too. We had asked if we could try the beef tartare even though it wasn t on the brunch menu. The kitchen accommodated. That was nice. The tartare was served with dinner rolls. The rolls were great, but the soft texture didn t play with the tartare. Took away from the texture of the beef. Which, I think, is the whole point. The dish was a little too sour for my liking. Combined with the buns, it was really challenging to taste the beef. My other gripe was that I ordered a specialty coffee and they wouldn t refill the coffee. They charged me full price for the coffee. Not sure if that is standard procedure, but it s never been the case for me. Ordered the cinnamon bun to go. Bun was tasty and large. Overall, a little disappointed. But would try again.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We came here to try the brunch menu and it was nothing short of amazing! We got the steak and egg s upgraded to the porterhouse steak and the eggs Benedict. Some of the best food we ve had in a WHILE! Derrick was our server and he was very helpful and polite! Had an absolutely amazing time! We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food, but service was the real stand out. Derek was amazing, maybe the best server weve ever had.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Wow! I came here for brunch and WOW! Derek took care of us and we had a fabulous time. He is incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, kind and hilarious! Is coming back tomorrow too soon? Ha ha WOW! Honorable mention to the cinnamon buns (literally made out of happiness and dreams)

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Excellent every time, superb food and unmatched service, thank you Derek for our brunch service today

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Really good fried chicken and waffles. Cinnamon bun, IYKYK. Shoutout Derek, one of the most knowledgeable servers I have ever had, and despite me being an incredibly thirsty patron, he kept my water filled no problem.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Enjoyed a fantastic brunch!!! Derek was very knowledgeable, & friendly! Will definitely be back, and would definitely recommend Barbacoa!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Very gluten-free friendly Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Fantastic service. Tenderloin is to die for. Worth the drive from Edmonton. Wanted to celebrate someone s birthday and it was a celebration. Vegetarian options: Few vegetarian options but they were good.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Such amazing food! Katrina is such a nice waitress. Definitely would come back again to this gem.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing staff, incredible food and superb cocktails! We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Awesome

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Friendly and capable staff. Great food. A visit is worth the drive from Edmonton. Parking: The entrance to Barbacoa is at the back of a commercial building. You will not easily identify the restaurant from the street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Terrific experience! First time and definitely won t be the last. Great atmosphere as well. Sort of a combination of light industrial/rustic decor. Derek helped us decide what to have. Definitely the best Eggs Benedict I ve ever had and believe me, I ve had a few . My wife had the home-made everything bagel with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese. Very highly rated as well!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Délicieux! Service impeccable! Delicious and impeccable service! Derek our server gave the most enticing description their menu. He made incredible suggestions and served them with perfection. He made us feel welcome and appreciated as customers! Service incroyable ! Compliments to the chef as well! The food was to die for! Thank you for a great evening Derek!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Derek was our server, and his knowledge and experience was incredible. Made us feel at home and walked us through the menu to the point where my wife and I felt like we knew the entire menu as if it was ours. The food was something out of this world. Best steak Ive ever had. The atmosphere is incredible, great dining experience. Do yourself a favor and go and visit, you will not be disappointed, I guarantee it!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

My wife loved the country pie, I ordered the fish and wasnt as happy. But the staff and ambiance are incredible. Definitely go there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food and Service is Amazing!!! Highly recommend everyone to come here our server Derek was amazing and the food is so delicious and fresh tasting!!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I can t express enough how immaculate the food is and Derek did an absolutely phenomenal job as a host. Thank you so much for making me feel like a peasant in the best way possible, eating good for the first time!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Honestly unbelievable! Royalty. Derek is so friendly and his service is out of this world. He could serve a King! Treated my family and my friends with such care and made us all laugh and feel so welcomed. Food itself is also unbelievable!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Food was phenomenal! Tried the burger with truffle fries & the chocolate cake for dessert. Was not disappointed with anything! Derek was an amazing host and server. He made the dinner experience more enjoyable. Would recommend this gem for sure!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Took my wife and few friends out for my wife s birthday. I have only been here during lunch but everyone has never been. The service we got from Derek was beyond top notch. Was a great evening. Thank you Derek

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Our server was un real excellent job , thank you Derek!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Derek was super friendly and very informative. Great meal and great service. Thank you everyone !! ((:

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Probably the best steak I ve ever had

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Exactly as we expected! Great food, excellent service. We sat in the patio area and enjoyed the heaters on a beautiful Spruce Grove evening!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

BK was by far, the best server I have ever had, incredibly polite, quick to help, awesome person in general, the food was amazing all around a great experience

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Lightings a little dim, otherwise. Great server great food! Garlic aioli with the fries was amazing. Would recommend. Parking: Aight

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing food! Great atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: Gluten friendly Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Incredible food, and Christina gave us great service.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Fantastic brunch! Great server - Derek.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Didnt have a reservation so we had to sit at the bar... service was great as waitress and bartender both were on point.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Derek was phenomenal! Thanks for the amazing night. Also please never take the pineapple dessert off the menu it is to die for

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great service and fantastic food! Thanks for the service Derek!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The food was absolutely delicious. The steak is tender, juicy, and very flavourful. Our server, Derek, was friendly and made the evening 10 times more enjoyable. Our water glasses were never empty LOL.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

First time here but will definitely be back loved the vibe and the food was delicious!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Well I ll call this 4.5 as it s not a 4 or a 5. Everything was great but I pulled back half a star for the carrots that were pretty tough to chew. I spent more time trying to chew them than enjoying what they tasted like. Everything else was bang on. Bread would be nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We came in today for lunch my wifes 39th birthday. Now I never said anything about a birthday but service was amazing. We had lamb ribs and they were not great but server and chef gave us half off cause they were pure fat.... All good the rest was absolutely fantastic steak sandwich barbacoa burger salad truffle fries wow. This is our 6th visit and they always seem to make the experience great.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Incredible dining experience with Derek. The food was amazing and the atmosphere/service was unmatched.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Derek was excellent server. Great service and food. Never disappointed.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Derek our waiter was awesome food was great. Never a disapointment here will be coming back. Thanks again Parking: Lots of parking

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Derek was wonderful. Great food and great service.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing ! Our server BK was knowledgeable, and the food recommendations were spot on. The bison was melt in your mouth. Scallops were to die for.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The food and drink was incredible but the service really made our experience. Jaylene was the best server we have ever had. Very descriptive in explaining the different dishes and everything came out timely and as we had ordered. Highly recommended and sit in Jaylenes section!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Con: its in the middle of nowhere. Otherwise, make the trip out here! Oh. My God. I have been to 30 Michelin stars in the last year alone, and this steak ranks as the top 3 in my LIFE, if not THE best (including true Japanese A1 Wagyu). I ordered the bordelaise sauce, and it was outstanding, but I barely used it because the steak was seasoned and cooked to PERFECTION! our server was awesome, very honest and down to earth about the food, portions, etc. We just had a blast. I will definitely be coming back. Be aware, the steak is pricey. We got a 26 and 27 0z steak and each was about $150.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Wonderful evening out for my sister s birthday. Best steak I ve ever had. Wonderful service from the whole team, and Cass was absolutely lovely, knowledgeable and attentive. Thanks for everything - highly recommend!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing food, amazing cocktails and amazing service. Cass was a great server and very knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend, we will be back :) Vegetarian options: Stracciatella was to die for, worth the price. Parking: Lots of space Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs and wide doors.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The food was terrific and our server Derek was fantastic! He made the experience that much better for us. It was a great night out away from the kids! Parking: Lots of spots !

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Fantastic place! Wonderful atmosphere and food, and our server was great. Highly recommend, and love that their food is locally sourced.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Our whole experience was amazing from start to finish. Our server Katrina was welcoming and so knowledgeable. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Cassia was amazing. She knew everything about the menu and the wine list. Amazing!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Cassia was awesome

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Hanna did a great job assisting in selecting a new option to try. Big fan of the new fast I experienced Parking: Recommend to all friends

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great food and service, David was a great Server!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great service by David, completely on the ball! Will be back!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

David did a great job serving us. Great customer service, attitude, and attentiveness. Definitely will be back.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Cute place, nice atmosphere for a beautiful evening. Great selection on menu with fresh ingredients. What a gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We had a fabulous dinner at Barbacoa. The steaks were the best I can remember. Our server Katrina was helpful, informative and attentive. We will be back and I will recommend this restaurant to everyone. So happy

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The food was mouthwateringly delicious. The service went above and beyond and the atmosphere was gorgeous. You need to stop by and try it cause WOW.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Excellent food. Great portions. Amazing atmosphere. Top notch service from the moment we walked in the door.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Had a great experience!!! Christina gave us such good service! Great food and great vibes!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Very inviting atmosphere, great food, and amazing service. Will be back!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We came to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and Malcom was our server. He was awesome! He went over the top to make sure we enjoyed our evening and experience. Derek was great too. Thanks for the delicious food and amazing service. We will be back!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

100% would recommend this place, the food, the atmosphere, the service, everything was 10/10. Our server Katrina was amazing! Will definitely come back! Food

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Jada was incredible So friendly and knowledgeable Food

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

What an amazing experience! The 54oz bistecca our table shared was incredibly delicious. Our server Katrina was so friendly and knowledgeable. Love this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

What a GREAT surprise!!! Barbacoa has an incredible atmosphere, excellent service and the food is something unreal! It s a very new place in Spruce Grove but it s already one of my favourite restaurants in town. Their brunch, tacos, Mac n cheese, Caesar salad, French fries and drinks are to die for. You re not going to be disappointed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Thanks Cristina for the service today. This is the best steakhouse in and around Edmonton!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Good food good service from Kiana overall great experience!!! Parking: Right outside restaurant, close and free Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Kiana was excellent. Kiana was professional, polite and personable. Top notch service! As always steaks were excellent. Great environment. Definitely worth the money. Highly recommended. We have been coming here for the last four years. If you have food allergies or any concerns they will accommodate any concerns

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Kiana was an amazing waitress. Very friendly, knowledgeable and fun! Food was ama in gas usual

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

First time, and everything was amazing!! Original menue, great service, cant wait to go again! I had fried chicken and waffles, delicious!

★★★
August 23, 2024

Service was very slow and he was a bit over explaining everything, like we did not understand anything. multiple times drink orders were forgotten. We ordered a big steak for the table (tomahawk) and it was cut up, so no excuses, but it was raw, and we ordered med rare. I was not even edible, and I like rare steak but still had to send it back. Which nobody really cared about.. not really happy for a very expensive dinner.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Cozy atmosphere, absolutely delicious eats, and smells bbq divine.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Some of the best food we ve had at a restaurant in years. A+ burger and tenderloin steak was unreal. Must go in Spruce Grove

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Top shelf Alberta beef exceptional quality and service...our sever Katrina was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and her warm and personable attitude was a much appreciated addition to an already amazing experience

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Showed up for what turned out to be brunch. The burger was amazing. Be aware they can run out of vegetarian options if, like me, you like to bring your vegetarian places.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Best steak I ve ever had!