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Very spacious and open brewery with a welcoming atmosphere. We sat at the bar, and our beer tender acknowledged us promptly, handed us the menus, and asked if we were ready to order. We needed a little more time to choose the right beer. My partner wanted a pilsner, but unfortunately they didn't have one available at the time, so we went with their famous Barrio Blonde. I've had Barrio Blonde on many occasions at other places, but this one tasted unusually bitter and a bit flat. It seemed like the beer may have gotten warm at some point and was later cooled again, affecting the flavor. We were hungry, so we ordered the patty melt. The burger was good, with a flavorful patty and perfectly toasted bread. The bathrooms were also very clean, which is always appreciated. Overall, service was friendly and attentive, but the beer quality this visit was disappointing.
*Lively atmosphere * Indoor/ outdoor seating available +Good for groups/ visitors etc * In addition to good brews, they also have cocktails for those who are not feeling a beer or who don't / can't drink beer *A pretty large sized menu for a brewery with gluten and vegan options upon request *Tried the Beer Sponges ( pretzels) and the name is suiting * Great customer service: attentive and friendly *Lots of parking available *Local and learned this was also employee owned (so cool!j
It's been yrs since I've been here n I wanted to take my guest w me to get to know the brewery. I walk in and can seat yourself The server came right away to get our drink. N we ordered our food n we were very well taken care of. Place is old industrial building right across the railroad tracks. Lots of people coming n going . Had wings , cheeseburgers w fries n we tried the tortillas soup which was tasty w a little kick . I only wish it was more temperature hot . I really like my food hot to the table especially soup. Great place to have lots of different craft beers especially their own beers. We had tea since we had errands to run . Come ck this place out it's worth coming to enjoy indoor n outdoor seating . I when saw a dog water bowl ,
My friend and I go on taco Tuesday for the most amazing tacos, and sides. My only complaint is that I live on the east side and would like to have it closer.
I went to lunch with a couple of customers who had apparently been there several times before and recommended we go for lunch. The place is large with ample seating both indoors and outdoors. The ambiance is somewhat loud as one would expect from a brewery. The service provided by Reyann was great, she was friendly and checked on us throughout our visit. I had a Caesar salad with chicken and left fully satisfied. The lettuce was fresh, the chicken tasty and the croutons were light and crunchy! All in all, a good business lunch.
This place was good! I was hungry and needed a beer and I got just that. Service is friendly. There are two sides of this place. When you walk up, going through the left door will be a more chill and quiet vibe. The main seating area is the door to your right. Both sides have tvs. Ordered the pub fish tacos. Tortillas were delicious. The batter was perfectly fried and there was plenty of toppings on it. The salsa that comes with it is delicious. Only thing I would have done different would maybe substitute the side of beans and cheese with something else. Those tasted canned. I ordered a flight of beer. They were cold. Blonde was solid. The raspberry golden ale tasted a bit like medicine... the red ale was a solid red ale and the nitro was smooth. Glad I came here.
I've heard of Barrio often by coworkers as it's a frequent after-work meetup spot near 1-10 for travelers in either direction. I had a random free afternoon and decided to check it out. Pretty interesting building there right on the train tracks. It's got a cool dive bar feel inside with a large beer and food menu, good variety there. I went with a flight to try a few - Mexican lager, Hefeweizen, razzberry, and a mocha Java stout (maybe messed up the names a bit, but you get the idea). The hefe was my favorite, and my husbands, too. The razzberry one was a close second, but I could have done without the other two, not my cup of tea but wanted to give them a try! I don't see Sonoran hot dogs on menus often and being new to Tucson, I've been super curious about them so that was my meal choice. DIVINE. It's hard to mess up a hot dog. But this was a really good hot dog. Would order again and again. The price was right as well - $7! We thought the entire menu was very reasonably priced, compared to others in the area offering similar varieties. My husband had a cheesesteak that he said was really good, he would also order it again. Overall, we had a solid experience. Good beer and good food. I do want to add that this isn't my first time attempting to visit Barrio - we tried once before but were blocked by the train. We tried to wait it out but didn't know how long it would be and gave up after about 15 minutes. Just kind of a bummer of a location for a place with good food and beer. I did see on their menu that they offer $1 off beer if you get stuck because of the train, that is a nice touch. But, there's no perks like that if you are on the other side. It looses a star for that.
Come food the food. The beer is just okay for this craft beer lover. But the food menu is great and should satisfy all in your crew. I enjoyed the tortilla soup and sandwich and others enjoyed the burgers and Mexican food. They have salads as well as veggie burgers. We always return to this place for a dinner whenever we visit Tucson.
Excellent place to watch the World Cup! Vast selection of local beer; the hop graffiti IPA and the mocha java stout were amazing! And the food was super good! Tons of screens and friendly service.
Great place to enjoy happy hour! Happy hour menu cost between $7-$10 and had a good variety of apps. The Mac n cheese with green chile was the star of the two items we tried. Portion sizes were great. Drinks were also good! They have quite a few TVs so a good spot to catch the game. Service was attentive.
Delicious lunch after walking around the street festival. I had the fish tacos. Very good. That salsa is spicy good. We tried the potato skins and they were very good as well. A little skimpy. Hubby had fry rub wings and delta red them very good with a good dry rub. We will be back.
Our hotel manager recommended Barrio Brewing. He said it was worth the 20 minute drive. He was right. It's a large place, not fancy by any means, but a nice, casual atmosphere. It was quite crowded but we were able to find a table. We started with spinach and artichoke dip. It was good, just a little different than we're used to. Our mixed drinks were also good. We split a Rueben sandwich which was delicious. The corned beef was extremely lean, which at so many places is not the case. There also was ample sauerkraut, another rare feature. Their own brewed beer selection was wide. I loved their porter and my wife enjoyed her light IPA. The service was very good, our server was friendly and outgoing. We'll be back!
Good place to stop after a TCC event. Stopped in after a Sun eve hockey game on the way home and the place was active, but not crowded, so prime parking was plentiful. The dinner crowd had just left or was leaving. We were looking for something light to eat since it was late for dinner and we also didn't want to be out late. We found 2 seats at the bar and were promptly served- nice. We quickly received two ice cold pints. Inside is dark and kinda divey, but it was nice for quiet conversations. Barrio has a nice selection of shareable appetizers, of note are the "Southwestern Egg Rolls". These are crispy, deep fried egg rolls with a chili, beans, cheese type Texican filling cut into small bites and served with a mild salsa dip. Definitely hit the spot. Also a hit were the bone-in chicken wings with the cilantro-tequila dip. There were about 10 wings in the order and came hot from the fryer. Not overly spicy. The combination of the two appetizers were just right to split as a light meal. Combined with the two beers, the total was $41, pre-tip.
Reviews are largely positive. People enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, extensive beer selection, and varied food menu. Service is often described as friendly and attentive.
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- Nice sittable bar and bar area. - Quite a few vegetarian choices on the menu along with meat items. - Baja fish taco only OK. I was a little disappointed. Good price on Taco Tuesday though. - Decent, not great, beer. - Very limited wine options. Our server apologized, saying this was a brewery after all. Sure, but most brewpubs also stock a decent wine selection. Barrio doesn't. - Good service. They seem to know how to handle crowds. read more
9 months ago
Probably hit this place 1-2 times per month. I find the beer selection to be 'on point'....rather than 10 IPAs and nothing else, this place really aligns their brews to be 'more inclusive' of the overall beer drinking community...an occasional amber, lager, Hef, a couple sours, some seasonal rotators and of course our go to "Barrio Rojo " and "The Hipster" IPA. Really appreciate the patio seating (though admittedly the view is a parking lot), when its cooler and their play list is my 'jam'. Always get the Rueben with sauce on the side and crispy onion rings - consistently cooked perfectly, it is as good as a Rueben gets. Not soggy, not chewy, perfect. During this visit, changed it up by jockeying a seat at the bar due to outside temps reaching 104 - did not realize Sarah C. (Up for 2024 reader 'best female bartender' - vote before 8/11/24) would be taking care of us. Sarah is a rockstar - Fantastic bartender, Rueben and pints - Go barrio. Tip: Time your visit as the train passes, $1 off = "Rail Pints". read more
1 year ago
Absolutely love this place. 5 stars hands down. Thank you to our server/bartender Maggy for everything. Since our first time there, she listened to us, our pallets, our likes and dislikes and she suggested the best beers, now our regulars, and food. We've continuously have come to Barrio for over a year, almost weekly as a result of Maggy, her professionalism, and extensive knowledge. Barrio's atmosphere, food, welcoming environment, and knowledgeable staff. We have come to trivia nights, had friends host special events, and will continue to suggest everyone to be a patron. Maggy makes us feel like we belong by knowing our drinks, what we like and of course being the kindest person to our dog. We will keep coming back for many years! In a world where the service industry has gone so downhill, Maggy gives us hope. Thank you so much for everything Maggy, and keep caring like you do. Cheers. read more
3 years ago
Huge venue with lots of self seating. It's mostly a typical bar with bar bites. The service was great and the food options were plentiful. Their mac and cheese was definitely the star! It's been a really long time since I've been in a restaurant that served me mac and cheese that was just nearly perfect. Bonus points for the portion size! The fried pickles were also perfect little bites and the beer was really great!! My one gripe that nearly derailed the night, and this is not something that the staff could predict or could do anything about- was there person at the table next to us that sneezed continuously for like five minutes. No joke. I don't know how he continues breathing with all the sneezing. I throw this in to say that, if you, dear reader, don't feel great, don't go out in public. During these COVID times, realize that this kind of thing brings out. so much anxiety. Anyway, I would come back to try more options for sure! read more
1 year ago
Yuck! The beer is poor in quality. The happy hour boneless chicken wings are bad nuggets. Fast food stores have better ones. read more
I only drank beer but the food did look pretty good. The craft beer was awesome as well ;) Really great selection of beers for whatever kind you wish to drink. Hazy IPA was great and their Blonde is a great smooth staple. I ordered The Raspberry, Beach Blonde, and 2 IPAs. You can get a flight of 4 beers of your choosing. There is also a small menu of cocktails if you wanted to go that route. There is outside and inside seating. The outside seating is along the entrance so people might be walking past you all the time if it's busy. The inside seating can accommodate a good amount of people but this place looks like it gets busy during sports events. The waitress was nice, and very pretty. Definitely worth a visit to get some craft beer read more
5 months ago
Came on a Friday around 3:45 and it was packed. There was a sign to seat ourselves and a waitress came over right away to take our order. We each got a flight and shared an order of the fried pickles, which were delicious by the way. Loved the seasoning on them. The beer was great too. I got the Blonde, Hefeweizen, Rojo and Porter in a flight and enjoyed them all. The brewery has a mix of bar seating and table seating. Family friendly with an extensive food menu as well. If we lived in the area, I'd come here often. Highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
Nice casual spot and good for large groups. No reservation needed ahead of time. Given how large our group was, I thought the service was great. No issue putting in orders for both food and drinks. Our server was very attentive and came through several times to make sure there was always beer at the table. Beer selection is limited to what they make in house yet they have all styles of beer from lagers to various ales/IPAs, and some stouts. I believe I had tried all the IPAs they had on tap. No complaints. Food selection is quite good for a brewery. Lots of appetizers, burgers, and Mexican dishes they have to offer. I ended up trying the local favorite Sonoran Dog which is one of those things you have to try when in Tuscon. Essentially a bacon wrapped hot dog topped with beans, grilled onions, tomatoes, mustard and mayo. Sounds a bit all over the place, but I enjoyed it. That's all I got on this one. 'Til next time, cheers! read more
1 year ago
Food is not bad. I liked taco Tuesday. Beers. Good. More selection than you find at bars or restaurants. As I write this...need to go there now. Service is not bad. Atmosphere is not bad. Usually very busy. I good place to have beer. Take a growler home. read more
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The beer, food, and service here are outstanding, along with one of the best happy hour menu and prices in Tucson. They take their taco Tuesday seriously! Wonderful laid back atmosphere by the train tracks, nice space inside and a wonderful bar area. read more
This is a cool spot to come watch a game and have some tasty food and drink. We tried to come here on one of the days I was in town but it was closed for a private party. Luckily, the next time we came by, they were open to the public, and there were a few games on TV to choose from. They have some yummy offerings on their happy hour menu - I enjoyed the cheese crisp, Buffalo cauliflower wings, and sweet potato fries along with a fruit ale. We sat at the bar and were served quickly. Parking in front was pretty full, but we were fortunate to get a spot as someone was leaving. There are other items on the menu I want to try so I'm certain I will be back! read more
Some say the best brewery in tucson and it was great to try it out! It was by far the best brewery in Tucson! Great selection of ale's, IPA's and porters. Hands down the best for porters! Great atmosphere, burgers were great an atmosphere was great! read more
2 years ago
Fantastic brewery with very vibe and tasty IPAs. Two sections for seating so check both sides! read more
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I can't tell you if the food or beer is good. We followed the sign that said, "Please seat yourself," so we sat outside. We sat there for a good amount of time and several servers walked past us and never even looked at or spoke to us. We thought about going inside, but by that point, we were annoyed enough that we just decided to leave. The server of the table next to us came and went several times and watched us leave and still didn't speak to us. I'm not accustomed to having to flag down someone when the sign says to seat yourself. read more
1 year ago
Sweet 16 visit to catch Zags game and got excellent seat in front of the Screen El Gigante, maybe 10-ft, it's a biggie?! Short lived :/ bc someone at bar by server station wanted the Michigan game and switched channels, which was also linked to the Giant screen, boo! When the majority of crowd was focused on the big screen already, don't understand how servers didn't ask the customers obviously watching if they minded, which we did. Another lady asked the server and the above explanation was what they told him. Why not ask the 1-2 guys who wanted that game to move to the screen showing it? Rest of us left trying to peer over standing crowds, and servers back and fore, to watch the game on a single screen, now behind us...not how you should run a sports based bar as everyone picked their spots to watch the Big Screen and games in front of them, duh. Now onto the food and brews bc that's obviously 2dary in this case lol. It's excellent, everything we were served was really exemplary for a 'sports bar' that brews or vice versa. Orders came out in 5 mins, super quick. Hubby said it was the best burger he's had in a long long while, as it was cooked to temp, rare, ew but to each their own, and the beef was so tasty as they use USDA Prime quality, fresh ground chuck, and at 7oz, made an excellent bun-to-patty ratio. $14 Black and Blue, Cajun seasoned and gorgonzola topped, tom lettuce onion, +$1.50 to sub the frozen fries, for their tortilla soup was an outstanding upgrade. Thinner chix chile broth, medium-low heat, crispy tortilla strips add nice crunch, a smooth creamy scoop of avocado, and Monterey cheese melts in; large bowl next time! Carnitas Tacos (2) $15 were so overstuffed with chili rubbed carnitas which had a hint of smokiness and moist without being drippy, cabbage slaw, habenero cream and Avo tomatillo sauce. Couldn't distinguish the 2 sauces but it made a super tasty bite, esp with the added squeeze of limes and fresh pico side, and relished the dreamy texture and perfectly grilled home made tortillas. Best flour ones I've had, larger than street tacos, about 6". The charro beans side have a spicier take than most, and ate them all. A crunchy few tortilla chips on the side would of make this plate even better. Scottish Rojo brew, a coppery dark red, easy to drink with a lighter but still full body and nice bitter yet smooth finish. $4.50 with $1 off Happy Hr weekdays 3-7PM ;) Asked server if there was a cocktail menu and she said No? but a full bar, just simple drinks she mentions... Also asked what ales they had and was directed to the main menu which simply listed the brews.. but spied a short menu at the server booth featuring both the Brews And 'Tails on a separate menu, so wh@t dat, eh? ...maybe she didn't know or couldn't be bothered?? Preferring hoppier IPAs it would of been really helpful to read the IBU's and the brewer's craft notes on the Beer menu, as the Rojo states, "showcases tones of brown sugar & toffee" which would of steered Hubby to something else.. she did however give us a sample of the Ruby but opted for the Rojo Scottish, turning out too sweet and lite for him. I really enjoyed it however, a great daytime brew with just enough body & bite, going down easy. No desserts, coffee (except in your brew haha) or lower-sugar 'Buch, just RC flavors & cold tea for the non-alcohol options. Quite a lot of seating in 2 bars plus outdoor covered walkway seating under shade. Several dogs hanging out with owners. Paved parking lot next door had just 1 spot left at 430PM and all spots gone on gravel shoulder, on other side of street. Again it was NCAA BXB Sweet 16 time, tables filled quickly after 5pm with work crowd & groups arriving to watch Wildcat game then. Pretty sure they dare not switch the Big Screen then for Duke fans lol. Barrio Brewing is killing it on the grub but needs to re-school themselves on their Giant screen prioritizing etiquette. ; / oh and please make some simple syrup & get bitters for Old Fashioneds, classics are big time like that Screen ;) read more
We made a quick stop by Barrio yesterday for cold beers and a snack and it was a wonderful experience! We were visiting from out of town and had several brews by Barrio at different venues and had to stop by the brewery for a visit. It's a really nice venue, beers are delicious, and our service by Kylie X was outstanding. Next time we're in Tucson, we will be back! read more
We stopped into Barrio for slurps and lunch while vacationing in AZ. Free parking can be found in the lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Indoors is large and can easily accommodate large parties. Barrio is family friendly. Happy Hour is offered Mon-Fri from 3pm-7pm. Favorite beers can be purchased to-go in several different forms: can, growlers, kegs. etc. Barrio offers a full bar for those who do not care for beer. The food menu is broad and sure to offer something for everyone. Barrio paraphernalia can be purchased as well. During our visit, many sizes and styles were sold out; however, my wife was able to find a black fitted hat she liked for $20. I purchased a black tank top for $20. While looking over the menu we slurped on pints of Copperhead for $5.50 and Citrazona IPA for $5.75. I also had a schooner of Citrazona IPA for $4.75. My dad ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich for $12.50 with Onion Rings for an additional $3. He was quite happy with his lunch choice. My wife and I shared the Phoenix Burger for $15 with Beer Fries for an additional $1. We too were satisfied with our lunch choice. Service was top-notch. Prices are reasonable. Overall, if we lived in the area, we would frequent Barrio on a regular basis. read more
3 years ago
It was Taco Tuesday and my friend and I were craving tacos, so we decided to visit Barrio Brewing and get some. They've got a nice selection of tasty brews here, and the Tacos we tried were excellent! Tip: The venue has some great seating available both indoors and outdoors. The atmosphere is laid-back, and the place is family-friendly; there were also a lot of singles here. We throughly enjoyed ourselves, and I look forward to returning :-) read more
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Came here a couple times on our trip and enjoyed it both times. This was mentioned as a most stop for food and beers and it lived up to the expectations. At first we came for lunch on Tuesday, and ended up getting tacos since they had a taco Tuesday special. We also ended up there Friday night for dinner after a few failed attempts at other restaurants. This time we had burgers, and we both enjoyed ours. Service was friendly and efficient both stays. Beers were solid, but nothing overly impressive. My favorites we tried were the Nolan's Porter and Citrazona. Food is good, beer is good enough, somewhere we'd be willing to return. read more
Barrio Brewing is a bit off the beaten path, but worth a visit. The place is HUGE. It has two different sides that are both very spacious. In addition to those spaces they have an outdoor porch too. You should not be in danger of finding a spot to sit at Barrio brewing. The parking is a bit of a different story. There really isn't a parking lot but there is space off the road to pull into. However, you an end up walking a fair bit as parking fills up (at least it did when I was there) The service was good, our server was friendly and attentive, and I found the pricing of food and drinks fair The food itself was only okay. It wasn't bad but definitely could have been better. I personally found it a bit bland. TL:DR - ok food, fair prices, and plenty of space makes Barrio Brewing a thumbs up! read more
10 months ago
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800 E 16th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
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