server with the fluffy light brown hair and tan completion was the best!! me, my dad, and my boyfriend came in and ordered corn, caesar, fish tacos, carne tacos, and birria tacos and loved them!!! the blood orange margs and tequila sour were amazing. thank u so much to our server, he killed it! i wish we could remember his name because he was amazing and vibes were incredible read more

Like many have said, the service levels here are weak. Slow and not real welcoming. Tacos are OK. Nothing really stood out. Just about every time I have eaten there it has been overrun with flies. I get that it is because of keeping the windows open, but the restaurant has given the flys a home because of improper cleaning. Proper use of sanitizer when wiping tables and keeping the place clean would go a long way in keeping the fly population down. I would bet dollars to doughnuts there are fly maggots in their floor drains There were that many flies in the restaurant on our last visit in early September....and the windows were closed. read more

We made it here for a happy hour. They have a great selection of beers on tap for $5/20oz and a few appetizers. The apps were ok. And the happy hour starts nice and early at 2pm. Definitely recommend. read more

Barrio - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I was super sad that we entered and four employees saw us sit in the corner of the bar. We sat at the bar for almost 10 minutes and no one helped us. We ended up walking out and I was so upset because I was ranting and raving to my husband about Barrio spots. It may have been a one off but to see us and not help us, so rude. It was a miss. read more

Barrio - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great date night spot. I've tried several items on the menu and they have all been delicious. The drinks are great too. It does get a little loud in there on weekend nights when it's a full house, but the service has always been good. read more

Great service from Alivia, and the street tacos were absolutely delicious! We almost didn't come because of some of the negative reviews about the service, but we're so glad we gave it a chance. Our experience was fantastic from start to finish. This is definitely going to be our new Taco Tuesday spot! read more

Asked the server what was good and she said the birria, so I ordered it. The birria never showed up. When I brought it up, the server basically called me a liar, which was incredibly disappointing. To make things worse, she and (I assume) the owner were having drinks right in front of customers. After spending $160, I can confidently say I won't be coming back -- and I'd recommend others think twice before dining here. read more

Good food & watering hole, enjoy a good atmosphere and excellent food. Enjoy the gals of Barrios, Gracie, Ella , Sonny , Haley and more here to serve up spirits and food for your enjoyment. Hey at times, they get a bit busy and this is the kind of place, if you may feel underserved, just get off your backside and talk to someone and they will take care of of you. You're not the only one in the house. #LifeInASmalltown read more

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I had such high hopes for this place!! You seat yourself. That's awesome. It's pretty small. Maybe 5 tables outside, but there is kinda bar seating also on the outside. You can sit inside or outside on those. Two seats each. There is a QR code on the table. That is how you order all of your food. Not a fan. Takes the human interaction out of the equation. If you have any questions about the menu you have to flag down a server. Have to put your name into QR code thing. Other people can join your table. They can pay their own tab which is super nice. No worrying how to split. My buddy ordered the carne asada tacos. I have to say, I have never tasted more unseasoned and chewy meat. It wasn't even carne asada. They just chopped up some beef and called it a day. Super flavorless. He accidentally ordered two orders and it was what it was. Couldn't send it back. I had gotten the Mexican street corn. It wasn't bad. Cheesy. The chips couldn't handle it at all and kept breaking. Had to use a fork. If you order a soda it isn't a fountain drink. You get bottles. Like Mexican cola. Jaritos. One and done because they are $4 each. All together we have very little human interaction. That could be good or bad depending on how much you like people. Pretty cramped outside. Tables were all less than a foot from each other. They do have dog bowls so you can have your doggo out there with you. That's pretty cool. Would I come back here again? Probably not. read more

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Ordering your drinks and food is interesting here. All ordering is done off a QR code, it seemed difficult at first but this process seemed to flow well, the drinks and food came out quicker vs. traditional spots. You don't have a dedicated server which is nice as a server sees a drink at the bar that's done, they pick it up and deliver it to your table right away. I like that it prevents your food from sitting under a heat lamp or your drinks sitting at the bar. Aside from the drinks (which were all really good) we ordered the street corn appetizer which you can tell was a big hit!! I like mezcal, and ordered the mezcalita which isn't over powered by mezcal at all. Highly suggest this drink! Will definitely be back for date night or just drinks and apps! read more

Barrio - Street corn appetizer - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The blood orange Margarita and the surf and turf on corn tortillas while sitting at the bar with the window open is everything for a great afternoon! read more

Great food! It was a nice atmosphere as well. I got the quesadilla and we split the dip trio and ate it all! We also asked the bartender to make a mocktail with a "citrus" spin, and he did not disappoint. For a fancier spin on Mexican food date night, highly recommend. The only reason I didn't do five stars is the price point surprised me, particularly around the mocktails. It felt a bit steep. But the food is delicious so worth a splurge once in a while! read more

We frequent here quite often, usually it is good. Today, Memorial Day evening the wait staff was terrible. Twice we asked for our table to be wiped off we finally went inside and asked a different waitress 20 minutes later. Someone brought our food out and then as they asked if there's anything she could bring us she stepped away to go to the next table before we could even answer. We ran out of our cocktail, we ran out of water, we couldn't get any hot sauce cause she never checked back with us. We had to go hunt everyone down. Did I say how filthy the place was!?! They brought us a thing of water out and there were smudges all over plus stuff floating in the carafe. We ordered nachos and a lot of the cheese was not even melted. It may be awhile before I go back. read more

I love the atmosphere at Barrio, it makes me want to go to Mexico and drink a margarita on the beach. Our service was phenomenal and the server was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. The quesabirria tacos have amazing flavor that bursts in your mouth. The shrimp tacos were also very tasty but not as filling as I am used to for street tacos, however I would still come back for their food. Will definitely be back in the future. read more

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Guests seat themselves so nobody to greet you when you first come in. Previously you ordered via QR code but now someone takes your order. Our table was greasy and sticky. We had to flag down a waiter multiple times to ask for our water to be refilled. Starters and entrees all came out at one time. Half our groups tortillas and taco meat came out cold. Music volume could be turned down slightly so you don't have to yell for the person across from you to hear. The alcoholic drinks are great. Would only possibly come back for a drink at the bar. Otherwise, this is a pass. read more

This place has the best cocktails. They are clearly carefully crafted and have great unexpected flavors.

I got the Surf and Turf tacos and they were excellent!! Such great flavors! Great beer too!

First off I want to say, thank you to whoever is the mind behind this gem and I hope you keep doing what you are doing! Drinks: amazing! Food: a party in my mouth! Decor: on point Order and pay system: modern and so fast! If you see any negative reviews it's all around the way you pay and order. Get over it people. Going on my phone and ordering a drink and 5 min or less later having that drink delivered in my book I magic. Get with the times! The staff is friendly and water was at our table before I took my jacket off. Food came out so fast I thought maybe they were back there reading my mind or something. Not only is this place cutting edge I wish more restaurants followed suit. Go here! Enjoy and tell a friend. You'll thanks me. Cheers read more

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This is a nice addition to Bown Crossing. The atmosphere is cozy and beautifully decorated. Food was pretty good-had the quesadillas -hard to mess that up. We'll try more at our next visit. Good customer service! read more

Very good for bar food, not a bad option for a warm evening. It's really loud inside and definitely note: ... no one under 21 allowed even in outside seating area. read more

Drinks of the freaking summer here! Tequila is all good here and the food is SO good! Servers are funny and personable Vibes are fun and perfect read more

The food was really good. It was the getting to the food was the problem. We had no idea what to do when we walked in. There wasn't a seat yourself sign ( maybe there is now) so we were confused what to do our first time. We came on a weekend and it was a dash to get a table. There wasn't a QR code on our table and we thought we we're waiting on a waitress. So we waited forever! The drinks were delicious and came out pretty quick , but the food took all night and my husband ms food came out and he was finished before mine came out. Things to improve on. The noise was absolutely out of control, get some sound reduction panels. We couldn't hear each other across the table. Seat yourself sign Make sure each table has a QR code affixed to it. Food delivery time's needs improvement and all dishes together is needed. If those things improve, I will try it again! read more

Food is 10/10. The street corn dip was fabulous. The fish tacos and Korean short rib tacos are out of this world. The Margaritas and drinks are tasty! Better prices and experience than Amano (in caldwell) The waiter Kai is a gentleman. Good vibes and always makes our experience memorable. We come back for quality service!! Haven't had a bad experience and love the outdoor patio. It's a must try! read more

This place has great tacos and margaritas. The only downside is it's quite pricey for what it is. My husband and I will usually each get one of the avenue tacos since it comes with two tacos each and then swap the extra taco. Margaritas are decent, but again, it's just so expensive here for what you get. If it was better priced, we would probably go there more often. I'm glad they got rid of the ordering from the table because our first time going there was not great service due to that fact. They've since gone to having a server designated for your table and it's way better! read more

Service! Food is great but the staff is asleep at the wheel. Waited 45 minutes & then eventually left to go elsewhere.

So glad to have Barrio in the neighborhood! Pros: -The cocktails are excellent (drinks seem to get the lion's share of focus and attention) -The staff are super friendly -The space looks great -Fun new spot in Bown Crossing! Cons: -I REALLY dislike the mobile first approach for the menu, ordering and paying. Sure, the app is easy enough to use but it significantly diminishes the experience and interactions with the bartenders and staff. Especially at the price-point. Just give us some physical menus and friendly faces to interact with -The food is super hit or miss. The guacamole for example tastes like the pre-made stuff from a grocery store and is not fresh. Honestly tastes bad, especially for the price. The corn on the other hand is awesome. The tacos are hit or miss too. Some are great, others are pretty bland. Suggestions: Hopefully management is is taking note of some of the feedback. We really want this place to do well. Further, we'd love to have a local place in the neighborhood we can be regulars. Would love to see an $8 house marg option too. My wife and I have spent $100 plus each visit. Currently at the price they need to ditch the mobile app, and improve the food quality ... especially the guac. read more

I thought this place was great! Really liked the food and the drinks were awesome! We need more places like this in the area. Some people are complaining about the app, it was very easy to use. We sat down and two minutes later, had our order in. It allowed us to have more time with our friends without servers popping in to ask us how the food is every time we take a bite. I understand the reviews saying you can't make certain changes to the items, that would be annoying and is definitely something Barrio should adjust. BUT...for people saying that it was confusing or difficult to use, I just don't see it. read more

Arrived on a Thursday evening at 8:50pm to grab a quick drink on the way home. Once we opened the door, the bartender/manager quickly stopped us from coming in and told us they closed at 9pm. I mentioned that their website, and front door, state they close at 10pm. Slurring his words, the manager told us it would cost too much money to change the door to read 9pm. For a new business in the area, you would expect them to at least be true to their hours of operation. Very disappointed in the staff, especially given there were still 8-10 ppl still in the establishment. Clearly the manager had better things to do that evening. Went down the street to the Tavern, and were met with four ppl who went through the same situation!! As a local and wanting this place to do well - especially that it's 21+ and no kids, we were all hoping for an evening spot to enjoy a cocktail. Not what we were hoping for at all. Guess it's a win for the Tavern. read more

I was very excited to see Barrio was opening up in Bown Crossing, as I live within walking distance from the location. I was so excited to try this place out and was really taken aback by how good it was. The food was outstanding and the drinks were unique and super fun! The location itself is beautiful inside, and the staff was very kind and friendly. The only downside would have to be ordering from your phone, but it hardly takes away from the overall experience. read more

Fun spot for an expensive date night. Drinks are the star here, because while the corn dip and taquitos were tasty, the tacos are to be avoided - piddling for what you pay: $4.50 and barely warm, like what universe are we in? Try quesadillas if hungry. Great re-model, can tell they put some thought into it - but w early century, american pop music, and the news on tv, seem like an afterthought and make for a weird vibe. Friendly, prompt service. Would go back. read more

Barrio - carne asada taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

A group of us stopped in for a few drinks and sides for a Sunday Fun Day. We have all been waiting for this property to open up and we learned that the Flatbread team opened up Barrio which is great! Upon entering the team was super friendly and helped us understand the Order and Pay by Phone system. Fyi...Barrio does not have servers...they employ a QR code system where you will order and pay for your drinks. I thought it was easy and convenient. The GM, Cassidy, was very helpful and stopped by our table multiple times to make sure all was good. The owner Rob was there too and stopped by for a good chat. Great guy! The restaurant has a cool vibe to it that will allow for a comfortable lunch/dinner feel and then has the ability to support an energetic nightlife with great cocktails to drink. Seating is mostly high table with a few patio seats and chairs at the bar. The menu has a selection of tacos, chips, and salsas to satisfy all customers. We ordered a few different small plates. The guacamole was fresh and tasty with plenty for a group of four. The street corn was a table favorite. Highly recommend! The beef taco was super rich in flavors and was very good. The fish tacos were much larger than we were expecting and were good. The various cocktail drinks and available spirits will meet everyone's needs in my opinion. We look forward to going back and making this a locals joint. The staff were super inviting! Food was tasty! Location is great! Cocktails were great. Highly recommend. Cheers Always!! read more

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I can't speak more highly of Kai and his staff. They're very nice, personable and take care in their work! The space is very clean and has a sophisticated look, but the vibe is still more a fun and casual place! The beer lineup is always solid, and I love their Cocktail and tequila menu options! read more

Decided to finally visit this neighborhood taco/tequila bar and "LOVED IT". We ordered every single thing on the happy hour menu and it was all great. The wait staff was awesome and service was perfect. I had heard complaints of the original order system and was hesitant to go, but this was perfect. Was a great precursor to a holiday weekend. Will definitely be back soon. read more

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We are fairly new to the area (SE Boise) and always appreciate the opportunity to support local restaurants and businesses in the community. Our experience was very good and we are comfortable ordering off our phone/device as it provided an efficient way to order food, drinks and settle up the tab/bill. If the service, food, experience, value is good, we will come back as in the case with Barrio. If we want a full service waiter/waitress experience, we can go to Chandlers, The Lively, others. Good luck as we appreciate and understand restaurants are difficult to run and especially in the post pandemic era where it is hard to find good and reliable staff and perhaps some have to pivot to a different business model with technology. read more

The food was good but geez get some servers who give a sh/t about the few people who are in the restaurant! The young girl who sat us and gave us water was sweet but the bartender/server lady sat behind the bar looking at her phone pretty much the whole time we were there. We were waving are arms trying to get anyone's attention. We would've ordered another drink but no one ever came back. Everyone got their food and it took another 10 minutes for one person to get their Mahi tacos. No apologies for that. And not sure they were really Mahi, not fresh whatever they were. Will not go back. read more

Hubby and I wanted to try this place last night. We walked in at peak dinner time, and it was a bit crowded, but the table gods were smiling upon us because there was a table for 2 being cleaned up. It was a bit confusing because it was kind of dark, packed with people, and there wasn't a sign saying seat yourself. However, the gal cleaning the table smiled at us and motioned for us to take a seat. She was very friendly and asked if we were familiar with the ordering from your phone thingy, which we were because during the covid several restaurants went menu-less. Now here's the deal, I see that several other reviews have people unhappy with this ordering from a confusing app. I'm 54 years old and can barely check my email without confusion, and this app was extremely easy to use! Select a food or beverage item, click how many you want, put it in the cart, and send the order. Anyhow, we actually thought the app idea was brilliant because never once did we have to try to find someone to get another drink or taco, and in addition, you can order one or two things and then order more later if you're still hungry. The servers were running all over that restaurant delivering food and beverages. They very clearly EARNED a tip. They were super friendly and checked in on us and cleared our plates throughout the dinner. Our food was really good. I loved the chicken taquitos, and the al pastor taco. The highlight of the meal was the super tasty margaritas, yummy yummy. Regarding the tacos being too pricey for street tacos, they are a bit bigger than your average street taco, but I agree that they could be a dollar cheaper. But hey, times are tough right now and people have to realize that people go into the restaurant business to make money. If the tacos were tiny and lacked flavor, then ya, I'd be bothered by the price too. Anyhow, give this place a try, I think you'll like it! read more

last night we stopped in and had a drink at Barrio! The bartenders printer was definitely off the Frits and you could tell. but she held it together and made one of the most beautiful drinks I have ever had! Thank you Bartender Jen for being so sweet and making a wonderful drink! i will go back just to talk life! you made me feel so welcome and like I was a regular. read more

This has quickly became a favorite of ours for date night. 21 and older location with a great ambiance. Delicious food and superb service. The employees are welcoming, knowledgeable and so fun. The birria tacos are full of flavor and served with a delicious consome. The fish tacos are crispy on the outside moist and flaky on the inside with a fresh slaw and creamy dressing, both are the best in the valley. Mason and Stacy make some amazing drinks that are priced competitively with the area. Kai and Cassidy are attentive and provide top notch customer service. Will not disappoint! read more

Barrio - Smokey Haze on a Sunny Day - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I know this is dumb, but I'm giving two stars as apposed to one for one major reason only. This is place is only 21+ which is not a problem other than their website and Yelp page both do not say that anywhere! We drove 30 minutes with our kids only to discover this as we walked in. We really wanted to try it, and maybe will when we get a sitter, but it was just incredibly disappointing and frustrating to find this out the hard way. read more

So glad Barrio moved in! A group of 4 of us went tonight and everyone was very happy with the experience. Loved the drinks. My friend and I both thought the fish tacos were very good. The corn dip was great. My husband really liked his chicken quesadilla and my friend liked the tacos he got as well. Very nice ambiance and decor. Excited to go back! read more

Barrio - Margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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