I went here twice earlier this summer and it was very nice! Both times I had the spiked frozen cherry limeade which I don't know if they still have but if they do I highly recommend it. I also had the spicy fried chicken sandwich which was very good and filling. The staff was very nice and service was great. The patio is a great place to hang out with friends on a summer evening! read more

Great frozen drink and burgers! Thank service was great too! I liked the outside patio

They used to make a good street corn on the cob so I ordered that yesterday along with a mahi mahi taco, enchiladas verdes, and chicken taquitos. Bad, worse, and horrible! The street corn is now served loose on a ramekin with an inedible fatty sauce and the cereal type crunchy topping covered with more yucky sauce. I figured if they changed it , must be better now but I was VERY wrong! I had two bites and left the rest on the table. I moved on to the mahi mahi taco which was over cooked fried fish on an over toasted corn tortilla that was chewy and dry. The size is also smaller than their tacos used to be. The enchilada was a bowl of melted cheese over tiny tortilla rolled shredded chicken that was not worth the calories AT ALL. The taquitos were also over cooked and probably reheated as they had no moisture left in them and had a very chewy texture that was worse than the ones at the refrigerated section of your grocery store. We didn't order drinks, just had water. So... might as well flush $40 down the toilet. I felt disrespected being served that food! Will not be going back. Ever! And I live in the neighborhood and go out to eat a lot. Go to Sasha's or even Seedz which is vegan but has decent food worth your hard earned money. Louie is good but you need reservations so it's harder to dine in last minute. Kaldis is also a better option. Heck, just go buy $40 worth of candy at How Sweet Is This and you'll still be better off. Very disappointed. read more

I don't ever write negative reviews but unfortunately the food was that bad. I had the chorizo burrito (takeout) and it tasted so burned I couldn't finish even half of it- and that's after picking off the darkened spots on the tortilla. And it was basically a dry rice and chorizo wrap. I'm still burping burned flavor three hours later. With all the great Mexican restaurants in our city, do yourself a favor and pick a different one! read more

TL;DR I waited 2 hours for my food We arrived promptly for our 7pm reservation wanting to show our out of town guest the best of St. Louis cuisine. We ordered chips/guac/salsa (4/5 very flavorful) and street corn (4/5 good but not as good as mission) to start. We ordered our food 20min after our appetizers arrived having to ask the waiter if we could order now. Fast forward an hour and a half and 4 chip bowls later, we had not received our food yet. The restaurant was not particularly full and there had been no wait staff checking on us. Our out of town guest had a prior appointment and after conversing with the wait staff two times about the status of the food it still had not arrived. Around the 2 hour mark, 2 of the 8 orders of food arrived. Again, we inquired about the status of the rest of the food to which the waiter responded "I assume it's coming" and then walked away. Slowly over the next 30 minutes, 3 more food items appeared. At this point, our guest had to leave and paid after just receiving 1 taco. 20-30 min later, everyone received their meals (however, our friend was served tortilla-less fajitas; we were afraid to ask lest they take another half an hour to arrive. In addition the fajitas did not arrive on a skillet like they have when I previously dined here). Overall, the food was good (4/5 my mushroom quesadilla was delicious!) but the wait time and service left much to be desired. The quality of the food does not make up for the incredible hassle it was to dine here. They did cover the bill which we appreciated. I have dined here before and while it was nothing this extreme, the food still took a long time to arrive. read more

My husband and I stepped into Barrio for a drink last while we waited for a table to open up at another restaurant in the area. We had a drink and shared a couple small plates which were OK. The papas fritas pleasantly surprised us-- they were well seasoned and crispy. Our chips with salsa and guacamole had lots of room for improvement. The salsas has too many conflicting flavors that amounted to 'meh'. The guac, while fresh, needed a bit of salt, more lime, and cilantro-- in other words, the basics. Our drinks, on the other hand, were bad. If you're looking to try a bad margarita, order one from Barrio. If I were rating this restaurant on our apps alone, I would give it 3 stars. But, holy hell, this place's operation/customer service is a TRAINWRECK. The staff is nice enough, but -- dare I say -- one or more of them couldn't have been sober last night. During the hour we spent there, the staff dropped and broke dishes and glasses four times. Two of those incidents were scary, as though an entire rack of dishes crashed to the floor. None of the employees seemed phased, which made for an incredibly weird vibe. In addition, the staff was disorganized. They didn't have designated servers for tables. So three different people gave us water, took our order, and served us our food. Speaking of serving the food, I noticed twice that a server was bringing food from the kitchen and had no idea to which table it belonged, so she just went down the line asking each table if they ordered the item. Our food also didn't come out at the same time. I'd offer a bit more grace if our order didn't consist of fries, chips, salsa, and guac! I noticed other Yelp reviews complained of the customer service. Nobody was rude or mean to me or my husband at all, but everyone working there is unprofessional. read more

I lived in Demun for 4 years and was excited to come back and try the new restaurant. I left feeling pretty disappointed. Service-- three different people waited on us, including the chef. It took 10 minutes to get a drink, 25 minutes for someone to take our order after I asked if someone could take our order, food didn't come out all at once, and nobody checked on us after we got our food. It seemed like nobody really cared about the customers. Food-- why did we pay $7 for bland chips and salsa? I could get more chips and salsa for free somewhere on Cherokee. Chicken taco was bland. Fries were far too salty, I could barely eat them, and street corn was drenched in the a similar salty/cheesy chip mixture. The only thing that was tasty was the margarita. Three tacos, two margaritas, fries, street corn, and chips and salsa cost us $50. Yikes! I think we will stick with the authentic restaurants. My boyfriend was upset I left a 20% tip. read more

Last week was the first visit to Barrio. They had 1 lite beer. When I ordered my chicken enchiladas the owner asked if I wanted the rice & beans. I did. Food prep was slow and meals did not come together. When my food came I did not get enchiladas, but Chili Reno. My enchiladas were served to someone else. Owner had to take the orders. He did not get them right. Upon the arrival of the bill I was astonished to see that I was charged $6 for bowl of black beans & $6 for a bowl of rice in addition the the cost of my enchiladas and $7 for a light beer. Disgusting! To top it all off, there was no air conditioning on a very warm/humid day. Overall I thought the restaurant did not have any class. Food was OK, not excellent! No classy wait staff, but owner had to be in control. On top of all this...no frozen margaritas. Boo! read more

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Pretty disappointed with the changes. We stopped by for a drink after dinner last night and it was totally empty. Never saw it empty when it was the oyster bar. We asked what desserts they had and were told "apple pie empanadas and chorizo" Chorizo? For dessert?? Ok, we are sure she meant churros. But it was just a sloppy experience with no atmosphere. Disappointed. read more

Love this neighborhood spot! Great atmosphere, good burgers, good drink selection, dog friendly patio, easy/fast, consistent food, friendly service. A great spot to go for a casual meal & people watching! read more

When this place transitioned from the Oyster bar to a Mexican venue, I was disappointed in the execution and service, but they have really turned it around since changing to more of a neighborhood burger/bar hangout. The staff is caring and kind, which makes the place a neighborhood jewel. We will be back again and again. read more

Super friendly staff I really like the area and the inside/outside feel with all the windows opened

As some of you may already know, the DeMun Oyster Bar transformed into what is now called Barrio. Barrio is a change of scenery, which features Mexican, Cuban, and South American dishes. Since I live in the area, I have already been here quite a few times and have sampled a variety of plates. Though there is not a lot of depth to their menu, the items on there are quite delicious. From the items I've eaten so far, there has been a consistency of flavor and originality. You can tell they put their own little twist on the recipes to give your palate something new and exciting to experience. The thing I'm most excited about is finally living near a place I can go to during happy hour to get margaritas and tacos! Though I was sad to hear about the closing of the DeMun Oyster Bar, Barrio is a perfect replacement. The local neighborhood restaurant ambience remains and it's still a great place to meet up with friends for a drink. Open yourself to something new and come give Barrio a try, you'll be glad you did. read more

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Saturday afternoon. Beautiful outside. Thought I'd catch a glass of wine and lunch. Reincarnated space were the failed DeMun Oyster Bar was located. Quick paint and decor change to a Mexican flair. Service was poor, menu limited, food not so good. A simple salad was worn. Lettuce from a previous day, over dressed and pedestrian. A hunk of plastic in it killed the lunch. Salad credited, signed the bill and left. I'll go back when they yet again fail and reinvent. Must be a long lease. read more

One of the better burgers I have had recently, especially at the price. Dog friendly patio is a plus. Counter service ideal, easy option after the park. read more

This is a great addition to the Demun neighborhood. We dined here for a birthday party and thus had a group of about 10. They accommodated us on the patio and this was the perfect location for us! This is a Mexican Tapas restaurant so food is meant to be shared. We ordered numerous items. First was the street corn. Ok but not great. Not incredibly memorable. Then then the lime "pork" wings! These were wonderful! Probably my favorite dish of the evening. Just a little crispy but flavorful. Served piping hot. We also ordered the ribeye and chicken. They say all is meant to be shared but this was prepared as a large hunk of meat and difficult to partition. We were close friends thus it worked out but probably would be better if they sectioned it for you in the kitchen. Just a suggestion. Desserts were truly lacking. I think only Churros. That being said the drinks were wonderful. Very thoughtful and reaching multiple different flavors. Overall very different and unique. They did run out of numerous drinks however very early in the evening. Maybe they were still working through the kinks. Overall the drinks are the reason to dine here. Food is "meh" okay probably better than average. Location is top notch with a wonderful atmosphere. We will come back to try other dishes... read more

As a service industry professional I have annoyingly high standards when I dine out. Like seriously, I hate dining with myself. Barrio knocks it out of the park! From the creativity of the menu, presentation of the dishes, design & feel of the space and supreme levels of hospitality, this is a restaurant that I daydream about returning to. The best part by far is the food. FLAVOR FLAVOR FLAVOR. Goodness, that street corn... and dare I say? The best guacamole I have ever had. Ever. Churros are to die for and literally melt in your mouth. Great vegetarian options too. Cocktails were on point. I had the Mexican Coffee; If I didn't want to stay up all night, I could have had 3 more. Tasty. The house Marg was plenty boozy and the perfect balance of tequila & lime. My wife's Paloma was fresh, crisp & went down easy. Our friend had the 'Mule It Over', we all agreed it may have been the best of the bunch. We will be looking forward to coming back again and again for date nights and brunch! Great addition to the neighborhood! Thank you and well done! read more

Loved it! Stopped in for a quick drink & a bite and so glad we did! The food & service was amazing... Omg! Words could not describe how amazing these pork wings are, I could have licked the plate clean with no shame lol Everything came out nice and quick, which was great bc I didn't have a lot of time.. The margaritas were fabulous & stronger than I expected, to which I was pleasantly surprised... Everything was fabulous so one super happy repeat customer here! I will definitely be back when I have more time bc everything I saw coming out of the kitchen was completely drool worthy... read more

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I don't get the low reviews...this was one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had!! The crinkle cut fries were awesome, they had a delicious seasoning on them. Service was great! Cute atmosphere!! Loved everything about this place!! read more

We were introduced to Barrio by our friends that live near by and have been back several times since- we love it! The food and cocktails are excellent! I highly recommend the cheeseburgers and crinkle cut fries. The patio is one of my favorites in STL. They even have blankets available for when it's cold. Bring on the fall weather! read more

Everything was wonderful! Don't confuse this restaurant with a former Mexican location. Their food is outstanding and the service is stellar. Dan took great care of us too. We had fish and chips and the street tacos. Excellent! We'll be back and we don't live close by! read more

The most bland burger I've ever had besides the one my 90 year old father in law cooked for me. I love smash burgers but this one was way beyond over done, literally no seasoning, and might had well been made in a microwave. Sad. read more

I like the place- the bartender was a bit snappy when I asked if they could do a espresso martini. The drink I had instead was good... but the service was not the best. They do however have a nice patio area, which helps because the inside it a bit small. read more

I have visited Barrio 4 times since the new venue. I have enjoyed each tasty meal and love the new menu. The street corn is awesome and a favorite!!! read more

Love this place! It's a hidden gem in DeMun. Great patio and ambiance, and even better food. Whether you're on a walk and would like to drop in for a drink or looking for a nice date spot, Barrio never disappoints. read more

Service is No Bueno. Very unfortunate, five of us went there on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to enjoy the patio , the server greeted us, took our chips & salsa order, and then never came back. We caught a glimpse of her twice texting behind the bar but never saw her again. 30 minutes later, someone other than our server brought out the chips & salsa. We just decided to leave. There was only three tables occupied in the entire place - it wasn't busy at all! Incredibly unacceptable. read more

Food was delicious, servers were friendly, and the kitchen was FAST! We'll definitely be back.

Hadn't made their red sauce at 1pm. Street tacos... carne asada had a slightly going bad flavor. Pork taco was very dry. Chips and guacamole were the only thing worth paying for. $30 down the drain on this place. I should have checked the rating before going in. My bad... read more

Loved it great vegetarian options Is he buried it on the rack and it was good. Love D mushroom quesadilla, and they roasted peppers they were delicious. We are definitely going back. read more

So interesting enough went into the neighborhood in order to find a neighborhood that would offer high end customers and conventions a place to mingle amongst themselves and network. We had a couple of critics and a tv personality who specializes in restaurant tear down and rebuilds. We ordered a pitcher of margaritas and followed it up with another before leaving to the next venue. 40 something bucks per Pitcher. When this was brought to the attention of the manager they acted like this was a normal thing . So in response we paid our bill and pulled any support from our agency and sent the word to others what a scam they are having to perpetrate just to keep the doors open. read more

I never leave bad reviews. Ever. We were so excited when this opened but very disappointed when we actually got to eat here. First experience.. the waiter was unbelievably rude to us and incredibly slow. Everything was over-priced. The margaritas on happy hour were tiny and still ridiculously expensive. We believe in second chances and there are gluten-free options for my fiancé who has celiac disease, so we tried to come back again. The waiter was annoyed to answer any questions and the service was slow. The food itself is decent but the prices aren't worth it, especially given the service. Go down the street to Sasha's. They'll treat you like actual humans. read more

DO NOT GO FOR BRUNCH. Just horrible. Three tables. Brought the wrong order to each one. Huevos rancheros was embarrassingly bad. Cold. Tasted old. Even the eggs were bad. How do you f-up eggs? Couldn't take a third bite. I like spicy. But the bloody mary was too spicy even for me. Wife's bacon was soggy, eggs were bad (again....how do you f-up eggs???) hash browns cold, jam was funky. Just....bad throughout. $50 (yes...FIFTY US DOLLARS) lesson to never, ever go here for breakfast again. read more

This place is really a hit or miss on what you order. The chips are basically Doritos and the chicken tacos are bland and have little flavor. The chorizo taco was really good and flavorful though. The street corn was good, even though it was topped with Doritos, but overall the place was very overpriced for what you got. I could have gone to the Loop or Central West End or Cherokee Street and gotten way better Mexican food at a much better price. read more

This place is great. The food was great and the staff was great. Next time I come to ST Louis area I will be back.

I love this place so much! Delicious tacos, fabulous guacamole, one of the best mezcal selections in the greater STL area. Do not pass Go. Go straight to Barrio! read more

What a horrible experience. Drinks - overly sweet or overly tart Food - only had chips and salsa/guac combo. The chips tasted of cool ranch Doritos topped with cinnamon. Would have ordered something else but never had the opportunity because: Service - I don't know if the owner was our server or what but only two men and a woman were working that night. First of all, when we asked if the chips came unseasoned, we were told no. When we asked if there was anything to substitute, he said we could order their fries and walked away. No point in fixing our dissatisfaction. We waited 20 mins to get another drink or order. Instead, we watched our server go to his car, clean off tables, move cushions around outside vs give us any attention. The icing on the cake was when we watched an employee walk outside to the curb with their hand over her mouth and either spit out or vomit onto the street. She then came inside to get her things and leave. We will never go back. read more

Barrio was just okay. Location is great, but we went on a Saturday night and the servers were very short staffed, inattentive, and a bit chaotic. We just stayed for one drink, so can't speak about the food. Hopefully it was just an off night for them, but not itching to go back soon. read more

I understand that they are permanently closed now. Have gone out of business. Hope something else fills the space. I liked the food and atmosphere read more

Here's why we'll go back to Barrio, based off our visit tonight. 1. They have a really good margarita made with fresh lime juice, and it's not too sweet. A trip back just for these is worth the trip. 2. We ordered the Chile relleno, enchiladas, and empanadas. All were delicious and easy to share. Food was much better than we expected and worth making another trip for. 3. This place has a local, comfortable atmosphere that will make you add it to your list of places to go have a drink with friends. Not too loud, friendly staff, and good margaritas. All good reasons to go back. read more

Service was absolutely awful and it's a sin to call what they serve "Mexican food". No one greeted us when we entered. After standing there for about 30 seconds the bartender yelled, "Yeah?!", like he was confused why we were there. The attitude was similar among the other staff. When we explained we were there to eat food, the response was, "We're really busy now. It's gonna be a while. All these people at the bar are waiting for tables." "Do you know how long?", I replied. The response was, "No." No. That's my answer to whether I will ever return or recommend this place to someone else. read more