La Barca Cantina

La Barca Cantina: the floating taco and margarita restaurant in New York

La Barca Cantina was a floating dining establishment linked to Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, the New York sightseeing cruise operator. The venue offered tacos and margaritas aboard a boat that sailed around the city, combining a restaurant experience with a harbor cruise. The company presented it as "The Taco Boat."

An announced closure after four years of operation

According to information published on the site, La Barca Cantina made its final sail on October 13, 2024, and closed permanently. The text notes that the decision was made after several years of service and that the company was grateful for the support and memories shared during that period. The operation lasted four years, during which thousands of tacos and margaritas were served, according to the closure announcement itself.

Food offering and onboard experience

The venue's offering focused on tacos and margaritas, served during cruises around the city. The company described it as an experience that combined dining with views of the New York skyline, with special mention of the sunsets. No other dishes, drinks, or specific prices are detailed in the material.

Connection to Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

La Barca Cantina was part of the offering of Circle Line, a sightseeing cruise operator based in New York. La Barca's site linked to the Circle Line website and shared communication channels and promotions with it. Circle Line continues to operate its cruise services, departing from two locations in Manhattan: Pier 83 on the west side and Pier 16 on the south end of the island.

Promotions and communications

La Barca Cantina's site included a newsletter subscription form with a 10% discount for future Circle Line cruises, automatically applied at checkout. It also advertised a $20 fare for Tuesday cruises, aimed at tri-state area residents (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut), redeemable at the box office with ID or proof of residency in the New York metropolitan area. These promotions correspond to Circle Line's operation and not to La Barca Cantina, which is no longer in operation.