Barra Mar — Restaurant in Jalisco

This new restaurant has potential but it needs a lot of work to be successful.

The atmosphere is very nice and the staff very friendly. The menu is in Spanish and English, but the names of dishes need explanations. We had to ask the waiter many questions in order to know what the dishes were. Who knows what "cucaracha" shrimp is? Or what "nuggets" are? And "seafood pasta."

The fish and shrimp tacos were very good, but the mahi mahi came out overcooked and dry. The pasta had a thick alfredo sauce that was gummy and the shrimp was also overcooked. The shrimp pate that was brought out in the beginning as an appetizer was excellent, however.

I hope they improve because this place...

Ordered a pizza did not get what I ordered. The replacement was pasta and was undercooked and lacked flavor. Had two bites and couldn’t eat any more. Then the waiter expected a 15% tip.No wonder there were only two customers in the place. Should have been a strong indication. Staff are sitting on their devices looking bored. Not going back. Am home having toast for my dinner. Really sad experience especially with the...

Stopped at Barra Mar for light lunch. I had delicious shrimp quesadilla accompanied by quacamole with cilantro (a very generous portion).Complimented with sangria. Helpful staff. My three friends also enjoyed their meals. Would definitely go back to enjoy other items on the menu. I forgot to mention the shrimp pate with crackers and chips and small serving of shrimp broth. Try it....