This was our date night and my wife had two Mexican restaurants in mind. She left it up to me to decide and I chose this restaurant because of the delicious food. We arrived around 5:30 PM and had to wait 35-45 minutes because there was a private event occupying the other room. After waiting's about 40 minutes, we sat down and ordered our drinks and also placed our order. Each of us ordered 3 tacos. It was the perfect amount of food. The fried tortilla chips were thick and scooped the salsa without snapping in half. The server was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was great. You can actually hold a conversation without screaming. read more

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We were not impressed by this place and would not recommend. So overhyped. Food took exactly an hour to get. The table side guac is overpriced, a very small portion and bland. The carne asada was so over cooked and dry it was white inside. Probably should have stuck with the tacos. The good: Margarita was good and the chips were fresh and warm. read more

Barrio Queen - Carne Asada Entrada - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Nice venue and friendly staff. However, the food wasn't as good as the location in Old Town and the carne asada taco was extra salty. read more

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I'd come here just to smell the place but also I die for the chips and salsa. Homemade and never enough. I love that I can throw on my pretty summer dress or go in workout wear ...just depends if it's date night or lunch with the ladies. The listers are on outside, so I also love that outdoor dining is still an option. I ordered off the summer specials and went with the watermelon and chicken salad. You pay $6 extra for the chicken but the meal was $20, so still under my $25 budget. Flavor for days on this salad and I think I ate pretty much every lettuce leaf. I'm not a fan of walnuts and forgot to order without them, but that was on me. Service is always exceptional and everyone's good at checking in on the table, so no staff complaints. Also...do they all have to be so stinking pretty? read more

For only the second time since it's been open I went to this restaurant. My first experience wasn't the best, after being served an order of table-side made guacamole that was so salty you could not eat it. However this time I had lunch with a colleague, and ordered two different kinds of street tacos, all of which were delicious. Also the chips and salsa to start the meal were very good as well. Our service was fast our server was friendly. I will always prefer a hole in the wall type Mexican food restaurant over a fancier one like this. However I would definitely come back to Barrio Queen read more

Barrio Queen - Quesabirrias and Carnitas Tacos, with Charro Beans Side. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Just AWESOME!!!!! The guac is amazing and so are the tacos. Chicken fajitas were great as well read more

Went here today for the first time in a bit and it still is excellent! Had the carne asada tacos and it's among the best carne I have had. Fresh and NOT salty. Our service was excellent and our server Ricardo was the best! He really is on top of everything going on. Great communicator as well as making sure the experience for us was the best. Wife had the Pazole Verde Bowl and loved it. Will definitely go here more often. read more

We ordered wrong. We wanted more of a snack than a meal so we didn't experience the food enough to have an opinion.

I had gone to this spot several years ago and had a really good memory of the food, however this time it was not the case. I went with my mom on a Tuesday night and it wasn't too busy. At first the hostess sat us at this extremely large table even though there were only two of us so we asked to move. We had to wait for about 20 minutes while they cleaned a table and when they finally sat us the table was still all sticky. We asked them to bring a towel to clean it and they misunderstood us and thought we wanted to move again so while they were discussing they proceeded to seat three large groups around us and take their orders. When they finally came to tell us there were only high top tables to move to it had been another 10-15 minutes. Finally we got them to bring over a towel but they seemed annoyed. Chips and salsa were delivered finally and the chips were stale, salsa was average. I had veggie tacos which were fine but nothing exceptional, my mom had cheese enchiladas and they were terrible -- the sour cream tasted expired. Also had the tableside quac which should have been much better than it was -- it wasn't terrible but also wasn't amazing -- not worth the $18!! I also had a skinny margarita -- it was fine, again nothing to write home about!! The ambience is fine but nothing too special. Overall was not impressed and will never go there again!! read more

We had dinner last night at Barrio Queen in Desert Ridge Phoenix. Josh took good care of us. The decor in this place is super neat, food was awesome too. I love suadero and most places never carry it. It's basically brisket but with a Mexican flavor/twist to it. I had 2 separate individual tacos with my Chile verde meal. One suadero, one shrimp, both excellent. We had margaritas, and a few other drinks too. I'd 100% go back to this place when returning to Desert Ridge. read more

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We'd been craving Mexican food for a few days and knew we had to go to the Desert Ridge Barrio Queen. We had our favorite waiter Horacio, who always gives us the best service! Thank you Horacio for a great night! read more

My kid got married on Friday at Moon Valley Justice Court, and we decided to go celebrate at " Barrio Queen." They have a really great Happy Hour and is conveniently close to the Court house. It was very busy and obviously a very popular place. It took a while to get seated, but once we did, we were quickly greeted by our waiter. I love the decor with artwork in the "Day of the Dead" theme they have some great $5.00 Happy Hour food and drink specials, and we got a little bit of everything. We had to start with the tableside guacamole $15.00, which has fresh pomegranate as one of the ingredients, which was a refreshing touch. The food was flavorful and fresh. We pretty much enjoyed everything, and the 5 of us dined for under a $100 and amazing deal. We plan to definitely return to enjoy more of their menu. If you are looking for a "Happy Hour" spot, this is the place available M-F from 3pm-6pm. read more

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Came here for a solo lunch & it was fantastic! The server was very attentive and the food came out quickly. The Chile papas were delicious & quite large. The sauce was just perfect. The tuna salad was refreshing in contrast with a yummy vinegarette. read more

Barrio Queen - Ahi tuna salad & Barrio Papas - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We dined here a while back on a lovely afternoon. We arrived during HH so we could enjoy a round of drinks. The restaurant is big with plenty of tables to accommodate small and large parties. There is also an outdoor patio which on this day was a perfect spot for us to sit. We chose a high top and began to peruse the menu choices. Our first item to order where two Mezcalita's which is a hand crafted cocktail. So delicious and refreshing. My husband also ordered a shot of his favorite tequila. For food, of course we went with tacos. We shared three street tacos and they were decent, not over the top in terms of flavor. I also ordered a roasted eloté which for me was overdone in terms of toppings. Way too much mayo! Our server was good. He didn't hover and was available when needed. I really enjoyed sitting on the patio as there is a huge tree that provides some nice shade. Although you are in a mall parking lot, this restaurant has still found a way to stand out. Lots of parking since you are at an outdoor mall. I would definitely return for HH as the drinks are on point here. I can take or leave the food. read more

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This review is from our one and only visit to this place a year ago. The server we had literally refused to let me order tacos without cilantro on them. Why this place is so popular, I have no idea. Even ignoring the cilantro that I couldn't pick off, the food wasn't very good. read more

This is a must stop when in Phoenix. Happy hour menu has several amazing options and hefty portions. The roasted elote is one of my favorites (picture included of happy hour portion) along with trying several different street tacos (must try: ca?casabirrias), although all have never disappointed. No matter what you try, make sure you order the World Famous barrio guacamole made fresh table side, with fresh pomegranate seeds. The service has never disappointed, the food always great and never a wait to be seated. read more

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It's a nice family friendly place. Went there today for lunch. It was my second time eating there, and it did not disappoint! I ordered the Cochinita Pibil and hubby ordered the Carne Asada Torta and both were delicious. Their complementary chips and salsa are so good, and the service was great! We sat outside, and there were a bunch of birds eating from leftover plates, and we thought that was amusing. read more

Barrio Queen - Cochinita Pibil Entrada and Carne Asada Torta - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I believe Barrio Queen is a chain Americanized Mexican place in the Phoenix area. There were several locations when we searched for them online.. we went to the one on Tatum, which was located inside a little shopping center in the burbs. Barrio was huge!! With both indoor and outdoor seating! We had a fairly large party and decided to sit outside for some fresh summer air. Wrong decision! It got super hot!!! Especially after all the Mexican food. The tableside guacamole was made to order.. you guessed it, tableside! The addition of pomegranate was a bit different but was a good mix to traditional guacamole! The Queso flameado was a win! Cause who can go wrong with melted cheese and chorizo?! The only downside was that they only gave us 3 tiny tortillas to go with all that Queso. They specialize in tacos but I ordered the Cochinita Pibil cause it was marked "award winning@ and it didn't disappoint. The meat was tender and the sauce was fantastic! I think everyone enjoyed their food.. though the margaritas were super sweet and didn't contain very much alcohol. The Tres Leches also came in a jar and was lacking the milk drenched cake cause it was filled with cream. A good place to have a dinner for a large party, with a great ambiance and nice decor. Food was also pretty delicious for a chain restaurant, though you can't go in with very high expectations. read more

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I just moved to Peoria, AZ about a week ago, and my friends decided to take me out to celebrate! And where did we go? Barrio Queen! I have never been to B-Queen, nor have ever heard of it out in California, so I was very excited to try it out. When we arrived we saw that the place was pretty busy, but thankfully there was a very short wait. We got to sit out on the patio, which is so nice, especially at night. The restaurant itself has a beautiful neon, dia de los muertos vibe, with lots of color and wonderful designs on the walls. Our server was quick and knowledgeable of the menu. Although there were many good choices to be had, I was recommended to try the Quesabirrias taco, and I followed that with the Camaron Asado taco, with a Casa Margarita. The Quesabirrias was absolutely delicious, especially with the birria au jus for dipping. The Camaron taco was good, and the margarita was a good, solid drink! We also go Guacamole for the table, and that was quite the standout, with its huge chunks of avocado and tomatoes. Overall, it was fantastic! The atmosphere really drove it to another level and I know I will be dining here again, very soon. read more

Barrio Queen - Top: Quesabirrias taco Bottom: Camaron Asado - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I used to go to the now closed Barrio on 16th St. and was never disappointed. This corporate spinoff from one of the former owners of Barrio makes it just another Mediocre Mexican food chain restaurant. The only thing I found nice about this restaurant were the interior wall designs and nice outdoor patio seating. I went during lunchtime and the restaurant was only 1/3 full, but it took our server 10 minutes to get water to us, another 15 minutes to come back to get our orders, and she never returned to check on us once we received our food from a food runner. The requested sliced jalapenos were missing. The chips and salsa that are a complementary starter were mediocre at best. The chips were fresh and crisp. If you like tomato sauce with a quarter of a teaspoon of chili powder mixed in, this is your salsa. The cup of posole I received was edible, but I've had better out of a can. The chorizo refried beans were flavorless and bland and I'm not sure if there was chorizo in it. I also ordered their version of a Paloma and it was not balanced and far too sweet to complement the food. Barrio Queen is OK for tourists that don't care for spicy food. For those of us that enjoy a tasty and spicier meal, I suggest finding a Mexican food place with an Irish last name. read more

Barrio Queen - Too sweet Paloma, no kick posole, chorizo (flavorless) refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Reservations needed for anything after 6 on a weekend because this place was packed. Drinks and food were pretty good, the spicy cocktail was a unique taste I'd recommend. The elote (mexican street corn) was the best thing we had. Make sure to eat it with the chips as the extra salt really perfects it. All the meats in the burrito and tacos are clearly marinated all day, they're incredible. Sauces leave a lot to be desired. I would recommend drinks and apps only, but even with just those you'll have a good time. Would come back. read more

Barrio Queen - Azteca Burrito and tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I used to come here for their tacos only but now have been really interested in the other parts of their menu. The inside of this location is cute and I love the artwork! The salsa and chips to start the meal was so good I usually don't love salsa as much as I loved theirs. We got 3 tacos, birria grilled cheese (omg so good), and a chicken bowl. read more

Barrio Queen - Barrio Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I recently went here with two friends for a weeknight dinner and enjoyed my experience. We had a 6:30 reservation and received great service throughout the meal. As it was a nice evening, we sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance. The restaurant inside is nice, with plenty of space and a good bar area. The complimentary chips and salsa were fantastic and we also shared the coctel de elote, which had perfectly cooked corn, a good amount of cheese, and excellent flavor. I got the Pollo en Mole Poblano. While overall I thought the dish was fine and had a great portion size, it could have used more corn tortillas and more spice to complete it. read more

Atmosphere was nice! The portions were very big and definitely filling. We received our food pretty quickly. Their Jamaica drink was pretty good. It's a good staple AZ restaurant to add to your bucket list. read more

Barrio Queen - Indoor seating - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We decided that this place might be a better choice than the hamburger drive-through on the other side of the parking lot as there was no wait to eat here. At 2:30 pm, this restaurant was still quite busy, but not overly busy. There were a whole bunch of empty tables on the patio so we chose the patio. Although there was a lot of space, we were seated close to two other occupied tables. About five minutes later another couple was seated between us and one of the other occupied tables. His chair actually bumped up against mine. Not a problem, just a little unusual as there was lots of space. I ordered a negra modelo (tasty) and a burrito, which tasted good. Not great. The chips were fresh but the salsa was fairly flavorless. Overall a good meal. Parking is easy. read more

Barrio Queen - Burrito Arizona - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Something new and something special. As a visitor here in Scottsdale, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It gives hip fun vibes, with bright colors, drinks that pack a punch and the food is vibrantly flavored. I would recommend and will come back. Thanks. And also amazing staff! read more

Barrio Queen - Barrio Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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VERY solid happy hour Quesadillas were bland wouldn't order again Elote was good, would have been better for me if the seasoning and cheese were more evenly distributed. Flautas were solid. Service was attentive, never went too long without seeing our server. Loved the ambiance, we were sat outside in the patio but I'd imagine being on the inside would be a vibe as well. Definitely would come back again when in the area. read more

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I have been to the DR on numerous occasions. Wasn't always a big fan but my wife said let's try it again it's been a couple of years. We arrive at 4:45 ish and it wasn't crazy busy but most of the clientele was outside. Our waiter was doing well until it started to get busy. It appeared that he had all of the tables outside with the exception of a few. He was doing his best but we could tell he was overwhelmed and there wasn't a ton of support. He was doing all of the side work as well. Making the fresh guacamole, filling waters, cleaning tables, the whole nine yards. Meanwhile people were going to the bar to get their drinks while the manager stood at the bar talking and joking with the bartenders. We didn't order apps just a couple of simple dishes and we were there for almost 2 hours. Had a talk with the manager afterwards and she just asked "Who was our waiter?" That wasn't the point. Clearly she had no clue how to manage nor did she really care about our experience as she continued to talk/joke with the bartenders. NEVER AGAIN should have stuck with my gutt!!!!h read more

Had a very underwhelming experience here yesterday. This was our first time at this location and we came on a Monday night around 5pm. It wasn't crowded and we were seated on the patio right away. We sat there for over 10 minutes with no sign of a server, water, or chips. When we finally flagged down a server they felt bad we had been sitting there for a while so they must have rush ordered all of our food but then the food came out before our margaritas. I ordered the hibiscus Paloma margarita and for the price it was pretty disappointing , considering it was so small and so much ice. The food was just okay, the enchiladas and tacos weren't memorable. We are disappointed we were not given a happy hour menu and realized they had happy hour till 6 after our food arrived when we heard a table next to us ordering happy hour tacos. Needless to say we probably won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

Food: 4.5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Upon our arrival we were seated immediately without a problem, as busy as it was during lunch time. We were greeted by our amazing waiter Ricardo, who was very knowledgeable in all the menu items. He made sure we received anything we needed in a quick and timely manner. Also, provided some laughs as a great bonus. Will be coming back. read more

I usually have no faith in tex mex food, but decided to give this place a try since I had a gift card. Got it to go, but ambience looked nice, appreciate the live bolero band & the molcajete/guac station. I got the award winning cochinita pibil and that was one of the most trash food dishes I've ever had from a high standard place. 95% of the pork was fat. Service is probably nice but this place reminded me why I hate Tex mex read more

they got rid of their good chips, the new ones are thin and flavorless. Service seemed understaffed out waiter took forever to get to us just for the drinks. read more

Loved the food and service. Had my favorite dish Black mole enchilada which was wonderful. The mole incorporated all the necessary spices plus unsweetened chocolate. Do yourself a favor and order it. One negative. I ordered the sangria and it was way below par. Few cut up pieces of fruit and a glass three quarters full of ice. Very disappointing read more

Let's start with the good stuff: Barrio Queen knows how to throw down in the kitchen. Their fajitas combo came out sizzling and smelling like a fiesta I was personally invited to--juicy, flavorful, and loaded with all the right fixings. The Arizona burrito? A hefty, glorious creation that should honestly have statehood at this point. And the rice and beans? Classic, comforting, and exactly what you want on your plate. Now, let's talk drinks--because no proper Mexican feast is complete without a little liquid magic. The Don Margarita? Smooth, strong, and delicious. But then... there was the service. At first, everything was going fine. The restaurant wasn't packed but the moment a big group walked in, our waiter suddenly pulled a Houdini act. Gone were the frequent check-ins. Gone was the attentiveness. It was like we got benched in favor of the starting lineup. By the time we were done, he didn't even bother asking if we wanted dessert. No "Would you like to try our flan?" No "How about some churros to round things out?" Nope. Just a bill, dropped like a mic. I was sitting there, fork in hand, still contemplating whether I wanted to end my meal with something sweet, and he had already mentally clocked out. So, would I go back? Absolutely. The food is bomb, the margaritas are dangerously good, and I'd love another shot at trying their desserts. read more

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Tarren is a wonderful woman to have in management; this restaurant is excellent in customer satisfaction & will resolve customer concerns graciously. my favorite food here are the house made tortillas - the fresh taste is comforting! thank you Barrio Queen. i look forward to trying more things from here! read more

Came here for a girls night dinner on Wednesday night around 6. Wasnt too busy and we were seated right away. Mike was our server and offered great suggestions and was really funny. I got the Queen Enchilada with carne asada and it was really good, very creamy. The veggies were kinda random. The churros were perfect to share and filled with caramel. Yum! Really looked this location. read more

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Tried to find a place close to everyone we were meeting for dinner. We had a group of 8. Happened upon Barrio Queen. We were so happy! Overall, this is a gem in a mall area! Chips & salsa. Great. Food & drinks. Excellent. Service. Excellent. Vibe. Cool. Handling a group of 8 - amazing! Tacos - choose your filling - carne asada - delicious! My husbands dish? Can't recall. Maybe some one will know what it is? If you do know, I'll update this review. We were all please. When we get back to the area, we will be back. read more

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Barrio Queen did NOT disappoint. Mariah is AMAZING. Atmosphere was great. Mariah was on top of her game. Timely, respectful, and attentive. What more could you ask. The location was clean. It was a long wait time but being from out of town, our group didn't make a reservation. The main course was filling so I was unable to order the flan. read more

Barrio Queen - Decorations for Dia de los Muertos. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We did a girls night here for dinner. Our server Ricardo was wonderful. He was attentive, friendly and kept us updated on food and drinks. We had a wonderful time celebrating friendship while here. The album pastor tacos were good, the tortillas were completely full. Will come here again when back in AZ. read more

Barrio Queen offers tasty Mexican plates as well as tequila and mezcal based drinks. The tacos are good, with a local twist to the style you'd find in Mexico City, and enchiladas are fantastic, too. Some items are just about perfect - the beef taco reminds me of high-end barbacoa and is absolutely delicious - whereas some others like chicken taco is perhaps a bit less "authentic". The apetizers and desserts, such as coctel de elote, guacamole, flan, and churros, are prepared elegantly, and complement the experience. Barrio Queen is also one of only few places that serves chiles en nogada during their autumn season which distinguishes this place from the ordinary (although often great in their own genre) tex-mex venues. read more

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