Las Barcas 
Huntington Beach CA 92648
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True, Southern California is full of Mexican restaurants. But when Alberto and Carmen Denenberg moved their family from Buenos Aires to Huntington Beach, they desired to establish a new food culture: gourmet Mexican, a fusion born from their Argentine blood and their adopted home in Surf City. Using their experience in various ethnic restaurants, Las Barcas opened in 1987, and was named after the fleets of sailboats that cruise off the shores of Huntington Beach. As the original chefs, they cultivated recipes that emphasized their passion for fresh, unfettered food. By listening to their customers and to their own fine tastes, they created their legendary menu, from perfectly seasoned carnitas to monstrous 1lb burritos. This love of great food was a family tradition, which Alberto and Carmen shared with their three children. After school, Steve, Jacqui, and Antonio, worked with their parents, taking orders and serving customers. It is a tradition that continues today, as Antonio calls out orders while Alberto supervises a line of chefs. Still in its landmark original location—though much larger now—the Denenbergs have developed a cult following. Daily they welcome friends and extended familia, who sail in from all over the world, drawn to Las Barcas for its taste of “Year-Round Summer.”
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Las Barcas has amazingly good food! And great service. It is so good that there is always a line and it is fully worth it. My personal favorite at Las Barcas are the flautas! It is really great food. The best quick Mexican in OC.
OK, if you have not been to this Orange County staple, get in your car and drive there now!!! You have not had mexican food until you experience Las Barcas. Our family has been going here since the 80's! Still family owned and operated...wow, I'm hungry for the shrimp burrito and chile verde!
Best Mex in HB, gourmet quality at a taco stand price nearly.
Las Barcas has the best Mexican food around...It's good, fast, and the atmosphere is mellow. Everything is fresh and flavorful. Please don't go check it out though, I don't want the line to get any longer.
Best Mexican Food Hands Down!!!
The best Mexican Food ever...glad they are getting the recognition but at the same time sorry to know HB's "secret" is getting out!
We love the deep fried steak tacos and chimmis!
BEST CHIMMIES AND BEST CHIPS AND SALSA! MY FAMILY LOVES LAS BARCAS. WE EAT THERE ALL THE TIME.
Hands down best food in th county!
Hands down best food in th county!
Las Barcas is the best place to go besides Mexico! I can't go a week without them! Plus, always always always great service...Keep up the great work Antonio!
Great food! i grew up eating Las Barcas and for Lexi, yes there are mexican cooks in the back, and even if he doesnt look like, i know the owner and him and his family are mexican too. dont knock the food til youve tried it. and if you try ti and dont like, dont go there anymore. no need to discourage other people from trying new things
Gourmet Mexican Food. That says it all.
