I came here two different times while visiting Bend. My first time was to grab a drink before meeting someone for dinner at another restaurant. The Smokey pineapple mescal drink was really good. I would definitely recommend. I came here another night on HH. I got the ceviche and a pineapple margarita. Both also equally delicious. The service here was very slow and I had been sitting at the bar which was strange. read more

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Best margarita of my life! Love the vibe of this restaurant. Food and drinks were 10/10. They have indoor seating and a back patio. This place was quite popular when we went on a Saturday afternoon. read more

The happy hour menu was pretty good! The margaritas were $9. I enjoyed my hibiscus margarita and my husband thought the classic margarita was ok. He found it a bit too sour. The chips and salsas were good. The server was very sweet and welcoming! The atmosphere was my favorite since they had good music and it was a perfect place to chill. I would come back for happy hour but do not think the margaritas are worth regular price of $14. read more

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This has become our go-to spot for a last minute date night in Downtown Bend. The atmosphere is fun and cozy--perfect for an impromptu evening out, especially since they don't take reservations. I actually appreciate that, because sometimes we just want to go out without fussing over booking a table weeks in advance. We're big fans of their margaritas (honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them) and we almost always order the shrimp and sausage paella to share. From there, we like to mix it up, depending on what catches our eye that night. If the tamale is still on the menu, do yourself a favor and order it--it's always a treat. And if you're hungry for something more substantial, the Cuban sliders are a must. Their Taco Tuesday is one of the best deals around: delicious, high-quality tacos paired with the perfect margarita. A couple of tips if you're planning a visit: if you want to avoid waiting, go early in the evening. Just keep in mind that since it's tapas-style, folks often order in rounds, which can slow down service when things get busy. But honestly, the laid-back vibe makes it feel like part of the experience. read more

Went for hh and had a Fresca margarita ($7) and chips and dip ($14) and I enjoyed them! Grabbed another order of the chips and dip to go to bring to my partner because they loooove guac but some reason the to go serving is a quarter of what I had received in person (just look at other folks photos) and for $14 no less. Be cautious of take out orders in case this is their normal practice. read more

Bar Rio - Guacamole - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Excellent drinks and ambience. I really enjoyed the Tel Aviv themed bourbon drink, and the spicy mango cocktails. Overall, the drinks here are A+. The food is good, but I think the drinks out shine the food. Definitely recommend going here. read more

This place was so yummy! Right in the cute downtown bend area, they're set up so that you kind of seat yourself, which when we went tables were all full and we had to kind of figure out who was already waiting but we were able to get a table before too long. The server was really sweet, we ordered a few different things, the filet mignon steak, the green beans, the plantains with carnitas, the steak was interesting the meat was cooked well and was layered with chips (could have used more chips bc it was so good and only had 1 chip between each piece but the sauces were delicious). The green beans were seasoned and cooked well and paired nicely with the steak, and the pork carnitas with tostones tasted great read more

Bar Rio - Green beans, steak, tostones - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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The food was delicious! We savored the green beans, falafel, and the shrimp/chorizo/chicken paella, but especially loved the beans (perfectly cooked), falafel ( crispy and flavorful with a yummy tzatziki(?) and pickled carrots) and shrimp ( succulent, soft and flavorful, perfectly cooked). The drinks were lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed the metaxa sour and my husband the Midnight ...(?) with mezcal. Both were yummy! The service was excellent. Our server attended to us with care without interrupting our conversation or imposing their presence. We loved the ambiance - great music we could tune into or leave in the background depending on our conversation. The decor and wall art were like the music - enjoyable if you chose to focus and lovely as a significant element of the Bar Rio's vibe. We're in town for two more nights and may opt to return because we enjoyed our evening that much! read more

This is an easy five stars! The food was OUTSTANDING. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor. Not to mention the portions were generous! The scene here was very modern and cool. The waiters were noticeably friendly and efficient. I can't wait to come back next time I visit Bend. read more

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Good food. I love the Paella! Wonderful service. Perfect location downtown. Also went once with a friend for Happy Hour.

Too pricey for average food and drinks. The cocktails were nothing special, on the weak side. The chips and guacamole were good but expensive. The pasta was very good but the paella was not. Service was excellent and nice ambiance. read more

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Band was just starting and they were great. Other than a drink i only saw other patrons eating small plates and it looked good.

I feel like Bar Rio though always good was more Latin than Mediterranean. I got an email recently and look at their menu and it seemed more Shimshom than Barrio. I knew we had to try go back. It took six weeks but it was worth the wait. We sat outside. It was a perfect night. We started with drinks: Kleos, Chavurah and Grilled Pineapple, all delicious but I feel the Kleos was the best, the ladies preferred the Chavurah. We got the spreads sampler which was delicious and that pita is amazing. The ceviche was great. We got 2 shrimp kebabs which were kind of mind blowing so we followed up with a Caesar salad with a shrimp kebab. Everything was so great. The service was superb. Our server was super lovely and friendly. There are so many great things about Bar Rio but with all of this, you can also just walk in and sit down. Bar Rio is so easy that way where most places require a reservation. Thank you for everything, Bar Rio. We will be back. read more

What a consistently great place this is! I'd give 4.5 stars if I could. We came around 5:45 on a Friday and had to wait 30ish minutes. They must be under-staffed because there were a number of empty tables. The ambiance gives you fun art to look at and the restaurant is divided into a couple of indoor and an outdoor space in the back. Our server was friendly and confident, but she didn't know a lot about the ingredients on the menu, or that the shrimp had sauce choices. Must have been new. We liked her a lot, though! I ordered the margarita Fresca, which was delicious (I actually subbed out the agave for triple sec) along with the chips, salsa and guac. They came where the guac was scooped into a pool of red and green salsa, which I liked. I have to admit, I first judge a restaurant on the quality of chips and salad. The chips were thicker, perfectly salted and delicious! The salsa and guac were enjoyable enough, but nothing I'd come back for. I then ordered the street corn from the tapas menu and the shrimp from the mezze menu. The shrimp was a generous portion and came with a tomato, cucumber salad. It was very tasty with the mango dip (which I got to go with the corn, but might have chosen the garlic dip otherwise). The corn was okay. It wasn't the best street corn I've had. I'm not sure why, but I just found it a bit bland-wanted to like it more. My friend got the cochinita pibil tacos and said they were excellent. I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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Ok, so this one was a bit of a mixed review. Although I liked the food it wasn't what I was expecting, making it a bit less enjoyable on my part. First, the place on Yelp said it was closed so I I wasn't able to check-in. It wasn't, obviously. There was a 45mins waiting list and no place to sit. They have a small couch that fits about 3 people on the corner. The decor was nice but nothing fancy. They have two rooms for the tables. They have a bar area. The staff was friendly. We had the paella and the tacos. The chip and salsa and the hibiscus soda, ginger, and passionfruit I believe. The paella had too much saffron and the chorizo or other smoky flavor made it overwhelming to have it as a full meal. The tacos were gone and my friend had no complaints. We, paella eaters, were not as pleased. Overall I would recommend it and I would come back and try other items on the menu. They do have a good flavor based so I believe a bit of "less is more" when it comes to already strong flavors would be good to implement here on that dish. The drinks were delicious and the chips and salsa too. read more

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Mmmm, absolutely delicious tacos here at Barrio! The seasoning on the carne asada meat was great by itself, but add the combination of salsa, avocado, onions, and feta, and you've got yourself quite the tasty taco. I also tried a bite of the pineapple and pork taco, which was also quite good. On top of the food, our server was nice and very attentive, which made for a pleasant experience. I would recommend Barrio to anyone looking for a bite in Bend! read more

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Great food, great service and dog friendly on their covered patio. My wife loved the paella.

Food is horrible. Order the beef kabobs which was overcooked and had some horrible chimichuro seasoning on it. Served with humus and the most disgusting pickled beets. Definitely we will come back here. Plus it's overpriced. Go somewhere else. read more

The tasty tasty tapas and really great tequila selection made a fun time! Woah the tapas, talk about flavor and variety! I'm a guac fan and theirs did not disappoint! The salsa was delish but the chips were a bit small and broken, the short rib tamale with the egg on top, talk about fantastic texture and flavor... yum! The lamb Shakshouka was amazing along with the chicken shawarma. If you haven't tasted their tapas you have to go!!! read more

This place rocks! The bartenders are amazing and so helpful. Food is great. Good for a date night or late night. Go here if you want drinks made with quality and care. read more

THE FOOD IS AMAZING! Seriously!! Very unique and incredible tasting, high-end food with an impressive variety and selection which made choosing nearly impossible. This was a truly awesome dining experience in a very fun, classy, energy-filled bar/restaurant! We went for "Whiskey and Wings Wednesday"...ended up having whiskey, craft beer, amazing steak bites, TASTEY humus - AND maybe the best gourmet (YES, gourmet!) wings we have ever had!, and 3 orders of some of the best prepared and tasting wings ever! Ambiance & Service: The place was buzzing with both locals and winter visitors, cool (hip) music playing, laughter and lively conversations filled the place - made for a very cool "vibe" for sure! And even though it was very busy (and given how great the food and ambiance is, I totally understand why) the Service was still very attentive and extremely friendly! PRICE: I expected the bill to be well over $150 before tip for the two of us. UNDER $100!!- And we seriously ate and drank a TON!! Thank you Bar Rio - can't wait to come there again!! read more

In a last minute dinner scramble while downtown, we ended up being able to get a table here. The atmosphere was very mellow and calm, and our server was kind. We started with a round of cocktails. All of the cocktails were good, but the Tel Aviv Sour was my favorite. We ordered a seafood paella and falafel to share, and then each of us ordered tacos. I got the chicken tinga, honey and garlic grilled chicken, and rockfish tacos. The paella and falafel were delicious, but the tacos were very disappointing. One of the chicken tacos seemed dry, and the three tasted so similar that I had no idea which one was the fish taco. In any case, I'd come back and explore more of their Middle Eastern menu, because their ME-inspired dishes seemed to be much tastier than their Mexican-inspired dishes. read more

Bar Rio - Tel Aviv Sour. Whiskey, cardamom, and egg white - such a great combination! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Creative and tasty food. The wings were great, the bravas was less exciting. Bit pricey for the portions read more

Bar Rio - Menu - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Found this place walking downtown Bend. Great find! We had an awesome paella. Opted for the combo ... seafood, chorizo and chicken. It was delicious!! They also had several choices of tacos, a burger and a few other selections. We ordered 3 different taco and it was suggested to try the pineapple, mushroom taco. Was a nice refreshing choice. Great drink and beer menu. I ordered the coconut margarita..... and then another!! Lol you have to try it! The staff were friendly and very accommodating. Nice relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Don't miss this place if you're looking for some great food and drink! read more

Bar Rio - Combo paella .... Delicious! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Got here early as things are ramping up in Bend for in restaurant dining. Five of us enjoyed finally getting out and sharing a meal we didn't cook! Chips, gauc and sauces were delicious. Some of the best chips we have ever eaten and we've had a lot! Everything was truly wonderful. I ordered the mole flank steak with a side salad. Perfectly seasoned and melt in your mouth experience. Other orders I apicy fried cauliflower, shrimp in some yummy sauce with excellent grilled bread. The wagu beef hamburger, quite large, the plantain sliders, enchiladas- all served pretty quickly and hot off the grill. It is a little dark in here but cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Bar Rio - The menu. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Incredible place!! Easily one of the best places in all of Bend and we will be back every time we return to the area! The bartender was amazing and his drinks were incredible! Everything we ordered was soooo good and the ambiance was perfect. Highly recommend read more

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Super yummy tacos!!! We followed the recommendation of our server and got the Birria platter and the cochinita pibil tacos. So so yummy!! They were rather quick with our order as well. Maybe ~10 min? Good tacos, fun vibes read more

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Tasty Spanish food for Bend. Their margaritas are good too. We ordered paella last time which was very fun, even though my Spanish friend informed us that it wasn't very authentic! Still tasty though! read more

Bar Rio - Paella - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

No complaints. Service was quick and with a smile. Nice and roomy inside. Tried the paella with chorizo and chicken. (I make a great paella so this was a close 2nd although I do add peas and peppers). Hummus was thick and the fundido was excellent. The menu is different from their website so be aware of that. I wanted to try a corn dish that they quit serving but I'll be back. read more

I'm so bummed. This place is on the right track but wow! Have they never heard of flavor !?! For a Latin fusion place the street corn is bland, the gazpacho is over the top and should be listed as a dessert and the paella ... oof, the rice was too hard and undercooked, it lacked saffron and salt and generally flavor; however, the octopus and squid were cooked well (not chewy , not hard)... in fact all the seafood was cooked well. Piece of sausage that were so thinly sliced were over charred, and too crunchy. Street corn... ugh have you not been to LA or had legit street corn!?! At least salt the water or corn 30 minutes prior to cooking. The first time I came here I was starving and enjoyed the Cuban sliders and jibarito ... maybe it was because I just did a lot of hiking or maybe whoever was cooking did it right? Place is on the right track but man ... I was just so let down . Made me miss LA... and I hate LA these days. read more

Bar Rio - Watermelon gazpacho... too much. Just stick to traditional gazpacho and dress that up or move this to the dessert section ‍ - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Delicious craft food and drinks with good service! They even have fun non-alcoholic drinks too.

* * * What an Oasis on a holiday weekend, especially after an unsatisfying meal at Broken Top Bottle Shop the previous day. Some nicely prepared dishes, delightful and professional service ... and they were kind enough to set up the table by the window. That way we could watch people on the sidewalk, while they tried to act like they weren't looking at our amazing food. My favorite of the day was Halibut Cheeks ($12) over a really nice mixed green salad with roasted corn and black beans! Superb. Light flavorful and just perfect!! My mezcal cocktail was weak and nothing special ($11) so bummed :( Watermelon Gazpacho !!!YUM!!!!! Just a hint of heat from peppers ... with chunks of watermelon ... I'm just saying it was superb ($7 bowl). My wife loved the Pozole ($9) - much better than Spork's ... she also said it was fresh and tasted clean with just enough of and the right spices. Our Guacamole and salsa with chips ($6) was innovative in presentation and tasted good. Not great - but serves its purpose to get us started. Our server (darn, sorry on her name) was delightful. She was always around, but unobtrusive ... professional, informed about her restaurant offerings and geez Super Polite!!! A Pro. We visited on June 29th Saturday at 2pm, uncrowded and inviting space for the weekend prior to the 4th of July. Apologies for the poor photos ... Barrio deserves better images from me. read more

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Just as great as the time we came here to eat last year during our Bend trip! Service was fast and super friendly, and the food was amazingly healthy and delicious! read more

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The best chips/salsa/guacamole!! YUM. A little pricey in my opinion, but SO tasty! Great spot for a drink! Lots of seating variety indoors and outdoor. read more

Bar Rio - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Great food, great atmosphere, great cocktails!! This place was a gem on our visit to Bend. We loved the live music! We ate the papas bravas, chips and queso, and the summer salad and it was all 10/10 delicious. Perfect place to happen upon! read more

Bar Rio - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

This place is super good. Probably the most reasonably priced cocktails in downtown bend. Lisa is a solid server read more

Bar Rio - a woman behind the bar with a glass of beer - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Have loved Barrio for years. Come here every time we are in Bend. They have reinvented themselves into Bar Rio. 21+ only. Super nice decorations and new modern feel. The food is every bit as good. Service? Meh. The bartender was great, however our gal took our order, brought us the drinks and food. Then we never saw her again. She would walk by our table many times, but didn't act like she cared. We will always go back, but the lack of service did deflate us a bit. read more

Bar Rio - Cuban sliders were so good, sorry we ate two before I took the picture. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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shrimp/chicken paella- nasty. chicken was tough& shrimp was okay. paella should have more sauce in it. it was being dry. the ambiance is nice- heard good things about the drinks! so maybe you only go there for that! customer service was amazing too read more

Bar Rio - shrimp/ chicken paella - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Loved what we had to eat! It's small & kind of crowded. We got a seat in the back that was a little cramped. But the meal was worth it! Would definitely go again! read more

It's been a few years since I've visited Bend, but the last time I was here I was pretty sure that Barrio was a completely different restaurant? It's definitely got more fast casual vibes than I remember in the past, but everything was still super tasty, so I'll still take it! We split a few things to eat: seafood paella, fried cauliflower, and cuban sliders. All of it was great! I'm a general sucker for paella, and as the bf doesn't really like things with tentacles, it's always a good thing for us to split if I want extra bites of calamari and octopus. I did let him have an extra slider, which worked in his favor. They were super flavorful and this dish could easily be one person's meal. The fried cauliflower was also very good. We both ordered a couple of flavored margaritas. I have vague memories of them being delicious. And judging by those vague memories, they were at least strong! Way to be, Barrio. I'd like to return, though I will admit I'm sad they no longer offer the full service experience. But hey, there's probably a good reason for that. Give them a try! read more

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