Barbies Burrito Barn — Restaurant in Charlottesville

The best casual spot in Cville, hands down.

The barn has become a staple of my eating in the area, boasting delicious burritos the size of a small child at incredibly reasonable prices. Barbie is one of the nicest, most genuine people you will ever meet, and the clean Frida Kahlo themed dining room makes for a fantastic experience.

Food Barbie’s pork burritos are a work of art. These monstrous works of art are made with love and will keep you full all day, and paired with her special salsa it’s a truly amazing experience. It’s priced incredibly reasonably at ~$11 for what is essentially 2 home-cooked meals.

Service Barbie herself is the main reason I’m in the barn so often. She’s such a friendly, sweet, and caring person and a genuine pleasure to talk to. She’s funny, entertaining, and overall just fantastic to be around. A conversation with her will always brighten your day.

She makes your food very quickly but takes the time to do it right. The quality has always been spot-on and I’ve never regretted coming in for lunch or dinner.

Atmosphere The burrito barn itself is a bit tricky to get to at the moment, but is worth it for sure. It doesn’t look like much on the outside, especially in the middle of a construction zone, but the interior makes you feel at home. It feels cozy while remaining spacious and bright. The decor is tastefully chosen and is fun to look closer at, especially a lot of the art.

It’s also a remarkably clean dining room, with a bathroom and napkins as well as cold water easily available.

Essentially, if you don’t frequent Barbie’s, you’re...

It was on a quiet midday morning that we found ourselves at the intersection of functional space and eclecticism when my eyes fell upon Barbie's Burrito Barn, tightly nestled against the ruins of an iron giant. Crossing the threshold revealed shrines of Frida Kahlo, hot sauce of every make/model, and finally the maestro herself. Greeted with all the pleasantries of old friends, Barbie walked us through the menu and gave us her recommendations, after which we were invited to seat ourselves and enjoy the ambiance. Regulars steadily streamed in, resulting in a backdrop of warm conversation for our meal. The food was exactly as disclosed: sizeable portions of comfort food inspired by the amalgamation of culinary cultures out west. The plating isn't grandiose, nor is the concept hard to grasp. It's simple and delicious, albeit spicy if you're not accustomed to it, or so says my partner. Should you be given the recommendation to make time to dine here from a former Charlottesville resident—do it—I'm glad we did. To Barbie: thanks for...

Barbie's Burrito Barn is this cute little, "hole-in-the-wall" type taco shop. It's a little hidden and tucked away, but once you arrive, you may have that "How did I not find this earlier?" feeling. They cater to a small menu of tacos, burritos, and tostadas, along with various sides and drinks. I might be missing something, but the menu really is that simple, and you shouldn't feel "order anxiety" when you eat there. The lady taking orders and making food I can only image was Barbie herself. She was very nice, and her place is charming. If that wasn't Barbie, then I may or may not have created an awkwardly long backstory in my head about the origin of this establishment's charm and ownership. Anyhow, I ordered a tostada that continued the restaurant's simple theme and was served on an adequate piece of parchment paper. No plates, no problem. Barbie's Burrito Barn is a rock-solid lunch spot next time you are in...