I wanna start off by saying this is probably the best service that I've ever gotten! Brooke was on another level! She made everything about this experience amazing and went above and beyond to make sure our party was taken care of. Stop by for the restaurant week deal $33 per person. Decided to get the margarita flight with three different flavors, strawberry mango and classic very good. The guacamole was probably the star of the night for app. They were all very good. I chose the three tacos which were really filling and had really good flavor ! For dessert, I had the churros which were filled with caramel inside unfortunately, they did not have ice cream, but they were still good without it. They also had a really good happy hour past nine and ambience was great. They had good Latin music, which I'm excited to come back for. read more

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Service was spotty -- very attentive at certain times & unavailable at others. Guacamole & Mexican street corn were worthwhile starters for our party. Most main dishes were good. Atmosphere is a little overdone with a prominent gift shop section. Unusual for Old Town Scottsdale, Barrio Queen does not noticeably inflate its prices. Perhaps we showed up on an off night for the servers, so I'll try it again on another suitable occasion. Reservations advised. read more

Don't go here...place looks cool from outside and I sd the decor looks cool Stopped at Barrio Queen after doing the wine trail in Scottsdale, hoping to get some good food in us -- big mistake. The tableside guac was bland and barely seasoned, and the pomegranate on top made it even worse. Chips was nasty too and didn't help at all. Service was slow even though the place wasn't busy, which made it more frustrating. The tacos came out cold and honestly were some of the worst I've had. They looked good but tasted the opposite Only decent thing on the plate was the rice and beans. Definitely not a spot I'd go back to. read more

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This my 3rd time dining at a Barrio Queen in which the previous locations were throughout the Phoenix area. This location has been here for some time judging by the interior and restrooms. Ordered table side guacamole which is a highlight and what BQ is known for followed by our entrees of chicken enchiladas verde and a Birria Burrito. For a libation a Barrio Margarita was also ordered. 4 stars for this review as I wasn't wowed by my enchiladas. Generous entree size which came with rice and black beans which I substituted but the enchiladas lacked flavor. The burrito on the other hand was very good from what I was told but if I had ordered that, I would have needed the restaurant to provide a wheelbarrow to cart me out. Margarita was on fire which was just the well tequila which was fine for me. Izzy was our server and he did a great job of checking on us and making our guacamole. read more

Barrio Queen - Table side guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We love the happy hour at Barrio Queen, which serves authentic Southern Mexican and Mexico City-style food. The place really stands out with its cool Día de los Muertos vibe, featuring edgy art and awesome murals by Mexican artists. Their late-night happy hour is great for evening plans, running Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 PM to close, and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 PM to close. Their standard happy hour runs Sunday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. They offer $5.00 margaritas and $6.00 cocktails; frozen margarita flavors include classic lime, or you can add $1 for strawberry, mango, or peach. Rather than standard pub food, they serve up a list of mini plates and elevated street eats: $4 street tacos and $5 authentic bites such as Chicken Flautas with avocado crema, quesadillas or tostadas (stuffed with Oaxaca cheese and your choice of chicken, birria, or carnitas), Chicken Tinga Empanadas made with blue corn masa, and Elote Ribs with chipotle aioli, cotija cheese, and Tajín. Everything we tried was packed with flavor and aesthetically pleasing, and with multiple locations in the Valley, this should be one of your perfect happy hour spots. read more

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The food was really really good. The service was just ok. Staff was friendly but would take a while to get to us. The biggest issue we had was when it came time to pay. We got charged for an extra margarita. When it was brought up to waiter he removed it but added an extra beer instead. It became a little frustrating. Overall it was a cool spot and it was nice that it was right at the Old Town Scottsdale. read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

If you're looking for great margs, tacos & vibes, you need to check out Barrio Queen! This is a prime spot for a causal date, girls night or for a delicious meal before going out in Old Town! I love anything pineapple, and the Piñarita Marg & Al Pastor Tacos are perfect if you do too! You need to get the marg flight, the Barrio & Prickly margs are extra tasty too! I love the taco combination place because you can pick any three tacos you want! read more

Barrio Queen - Margarita Flight - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Scene 1: add name to waitlist Scene 2: sit on the outside patio bar and enjoy two handcrafted margaritas Scene 3: add in Guacamole Scene 4: table is ready Scene 5: excellent and flavorful enchiladas Scene 6: table side check Prepare for the sequel Fade to black... mole! read more

Barrio Queen - Tomatillo Enchilads - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We stopped by for a few small bites and drinks and had a pleasant experience overall. I ordered the shrimp cocktail along with a michelada. Both were good, but neither really stood out or offered anything particularly memorable. The flavors were enjoyable, just fairly standard. Where this place really shines is the atmosphere--the décor is beautiful, vibrant, and thoughtfully designed, creating a fun and inviting ambiance that's perfect for meeting up with friends or enjoying a casual outing. While the food and drinks didn't quite wow me this visit, the overall vibe makes it a nice spot to relax and spend some time. I'd be open to coming back to try more of the menu. read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Shrimp Cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We didn't have the greatest experience here but I think it has potential to be a great spot. We arrived on a Monday early evening and the hostess was not happy we didn't make a reservation even though the restaurant was not even 1/4 full. She didn't want to seat us in a booth or table as there was only two of us, so we sat at the bar. Trying to get the bartender to check on us was not easy, and got frustrating when we wanted to leave but had to wait 15 minutes for him to show back up so we could ask for our check. We ordered guacamole and it is usually prepared tableside, but we assume they didn't want to make at the bar. I requested no cilantro and it was served to us packed full of it which made me feel they had one extra in the back and just brought it to us. I saw and ordered a Mexican Coke on the menu and was told they didn't really have or offer that. The food was "ok" but nothing great. All in all not a great experience. read more

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We just ate at the bar for happy hour. Definitely try the elite ribs, which is corn ribs (partially on the cob). The flavor is really good. The guacamole is also delicious, with pomegranates in it. The chicken quesadilla was ok, not sure how you can go wrong with a quesadilla. It took 20-30 minutes to come out. I think our bartender forgot about it, it was his first week working there. However, he was nice and comped us for it because we were in a rush. I'll update my review if we eat an actual meal here again. read more

Barrio Queen - Elite ribs - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Saw this place on tik tok so I thought I'd check it out during happy hour. I get there and ask to sit outside. I was feeeted right away and could pick my own seat. Service was quick and they give chips and salsa with a water right away. I ordered 2 tacos and a non alcoholic margarita (since I couldn't drink that day). The drink came out after the food and tasted different. It was good but just different I added another taco and got full. I walked to my hotel and felt funny.'it was a different type of full bc my stomach hurt and I was nauseous for the rest of the night. It wasn't the food but the drink which didn't look mixed at the bottom because when I tried to vomit, no food came up. Meds and ginger ale wouldn't help either so if that had that affect on me I can imagine what a regular one will do. I'd go back but wouldn't drink the margarita. read more

This Barrio Queen is conveniently located in the very center of the Old Town of Scottsdale, just one minute from the canal. The patio is well decorated and it is relaxing place to stay even longer. I ordered chile en nogada as it is a seasonal item. It was very good, although it has obviously some differences compared to the original ones in Mexico. Altogether, it was tasty, as was the house margarita. The service was very friendly and efficient, and we felt welcomed to enjoy the treats. read more

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Comment to business owner: I did not realize segregating customers with disabilities from other customers was the restaurant's policy. I thought it was just a misinformed hostess. That is illegal. Here's what I found when I did a google search: "No, restaurants cannot require people with service animals to sit outside; under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals must be allowed in all areas where the public is permitted" read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Food was good but not great. Wish they had told me that the consommé was extra and not included with my food order. I didn't order à la carte! Also one consommé would have been enough for the two of us. read more

Came in today for lunch with the family. I have heard about this restaurant and thought why not give it a try and I'll say now I'll be coming back. Started with the chips and salsa which was amazing. Salsa nice flavor and chips nice and crispy but not over cooked. Then we got the queso which was nice and flavorful Al's had mushrooms, beef, and some type of pepper. Also got a strawberry frozen margarita. I got the trio fajitas and the meat was cooked perfectly as well as the peppers. Mom got the same thing, and my other half got a carna asada burrito. Service was amazing and the place is nice and clean and has that whole feel of family as well. We will be returning for sure. read more

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They don't seal their door dash orders and it's disturbing. You would think any decent restaurant would care about their customers safety. read more

Barrio Queen - Door dash - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Cute Mexican food place! I got a shrimp taco and it was pretty good. I also order a mango Maratha and it tasted like soap. Wasn't the best thing but the barrio marg my bf ordered was good! The service was iffy when our food came, we had a table of 12 one of the servers tried to hand me other people's food to figure out who it belonged too. I kindly told him I don't know what others ordered as I was sitting at the end of the table. I was in shock because it is not my job to figure out whose food is food. They also put my taco and my bf taco on the same plate even though we ordered separately. Overall I was not impressed. read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Great Mexican food in Old Town Scottsdale! Plenty of vegetarian options. Waitress was nice. read more

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Stopped in for a beverage after shopping in the Old Town area. Bartender was efficient providing reasonably priced drinks. I can't evaluate anything else. read more

Service was okay, they didn't know which order belonged to us. Me and my girlfriend's orders came out on one plate together for some reason. The texture of the queso was disgusting and gritty. It had a cheese pull like it was mozzarella. It didn't even cover the bottom of the container like a liquid should. Guac was good and fresh, would have been better without pomegranate. Margarita and pork carnitas came out as expected, but the tortilla was weirdly cake-like. read more

Barrio Queen - Queso Fundido acting like a solid and not a liquid - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We were at another location years ago. We're in town and were walking around and shopping when we decided it was time for lunch. There just happened to be a Barrio Queen right by us! It was pretty busy, but there were tables available and we were seated right away. The menus appear to be old and the print is rubbed off here and there throughout the whole thing so it was a little hard to fill in some of the blanks. We placed our order and our drinks and food came out very quickly. Everything was good! I imagine we'll go back again sometime when we're in town! read more

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Hmmmm.... so this place is straight up loud! But being that this was our only time at the restaurant, we'll just say it was the particular customers on the evening we were there. So, it may not always be but that is all I think about when I think of dining there again. We are fun girls and love a good party, but it was like a nightclub loud, so we opted to go sit outside instead. Yes, it had been over 100 degrees that day but it had cooled a bit (no breeze though). The bartender, the waiter, and the busser all told us (without us even asking) that they'd ask the manager to turn on the misters. They never came on in our hour + dining experience. We ordered one round of drinks and stopped at that since they were eh. So much for our night out drinking. Chips and salsa were not bad. I had two tacos; quesabirria and shredded pork, both were excellent options and I enjoyed them both quite a bit. Served with a cute little side of chips and cheese to accent. These were the two options recommended by our waiter, and he was right! My friends also enjoyed their tacos. Service was pretty slow, but we also noticed that they may have been understaffed, but maybe that's the norm for this place. Not a horrible experience, but we definitely will not be heading back to a Barrio Queen in the future. Oh well. CHEERS!! read more

I was so excited to have dinner at Barrio Queen but, unfortunately, it didn't meet my food expectations. My friends said their drinks were good. Of the 3 main dishes, only the Molcajeto Mixto was good. I had the Pollo en mole poblano (didn't taste the flavours to make this dish rich and hearty). Half of my plate was filled with black beans - too much of this and too little of everything else. We did order an appetizer to start but I couldn't remember the name as it was also just ok. Our server was nice but a little excited calling us darlings and speaking fast. I just nodded my head to stop the need to make conversations with her. The atmosphere well is clean and well decorated. This one is not my top choice in Old Town. I'll continue read reviews to see if it does change and then hope to return. read more

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this was the best meal of our trip! Hailey and Noel gave us amazing service! thank you!!

Quick wait time and got to sit outside. Server was very attentive even though he was set a huge table right after us. Food was good. They bring out chips and salsa when we set down. Great flavor in the salsa. Food looked and tasted great. So full and would come back again read more

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Honestly all I have to leave a bad review but I just want someone who may spend $100 or more on Mexican food to know what's up. I will say the service was good and friendly. Nothing stellar but no complaints. The food however was just meh. We ordered the table side guacamole. It was only two avocados and just prepared really haphazardly. It's like the waiter never made a good guac in his life before. Ok whatever I'll wait for the main course. I ordered the steak fajitas and the fam got variations of taco dinners. My meat was completely unseasoned. Not even salt mind you. Just nothing on the steak or veggies. My son's carnitas platter was the same story. Like how do you not season? It seems to be the number 1 thing you do ya? Then the meat itself was really tough. If you going to use inside skirt steak you need to prepare it better. Honestly I paid my bill but really didn't want to. I'm still pretty upset and wanted to get this post off first. Save yourself some money people. read more

The food is good. My waiter was great but they had an incident and our food was set aside and never delivered to our table. By the time they realized this the food was cold. They replaced my food but I was full with chips and couldn't enjoy my meal. read more

Haven't been to Barrio Queen in over 15 years but, as a rideshare driver, I have enthusiastically recommended it dozens of times to my passengers. My wife and I made the 45 min trip here for my birthday. We arrived at 6 PM on a Tuesday evening and it was fairly empty. We were seated immediately and offered water, chips, salsa and menus. My wife got two tacos and a side of Mexican rice while I got three tacos plus chorizo refried beans. It was "Taco Tuesday ", which was buy one taco-get one free, so our server alertly pointed out that I had another available. I added a fourth taco, for leftovers. We also each got a jalapeno margarita. In all, it came to $55.63 which was very reasonable. Our drinks arrived within eight mins and our dinners arrived in about another eight mins, while we snacked away on chips and salsa. The street tacos were full of protein, flavor and accompaniments, each with their own unique taste. We were both happy with our choices but also both agreed that the Birria tacos stood out, due to the richness of the beef. Service was on par, the drinks were well crafted and our meal was very satisfying. We will try to revisit Barrio Queen before another 15 years goes by! read more

Great margaritas. Chips taste really good here. Can't beat $5 happy hour margaritas and $5 happy hour food items. Will be back for sure. read more

Barrio Queen - Skinny margarita and jalepeno margarita - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My coworker & I stopped in to try BQ yesterday. It didn't disappoint! Tyler was amazing, was very friendly & prompt. He even made us guacamole tableside! Everything was great from the atmosphere to the service to the drinks. I wouldn't hesitate bringing friends & loved ones here. 10 out 10 would highly recommend! read more

Good food and great drinks!! Chicken suizas enchiladas are delicious!! Happy hour margaritas are really good!! Service just okay, otherwise it would have been 5 stars. I would definitely go back again for the margaritas! read more

This is the original location in Scottsdale, AZ. Noelle was our server and simply fantastic. She was extremely attentive, friendly, and her knowledge on customer service was impeccable. The food was delicious, well prepared and simply a treat. We had the famous signature guacamole(hard to beat), the Mexican street corn and the cheese quesadillas. The portions were great and appetizers were the way to go for us. We also had the Margaritas and topped the great meal with the churros for dessert. What a tremendous experience!!! We are from Houston, Texas where the Mexican food is outstanding, and this restaurant did not disappoint in any way!!! We will be back. read more

Oh barrio queen. You were once a crown jewel to us Arizonans and now you are a tourist trap. Why? It got bought out by a big chain and like everything but it ended up becoming about profit rather than quality. Everything here is mediocre. The guac got mushy - the papas got taken off the menu the salsa got more gentrified. It's still clean and pretty - not much left to say. read more

I came here on a work trip and had the quesobirria which was a short rib taco and cheese, cilantro, aus jus and omg. I do remember enjoying the margarita but the short rib taco was the star of the show read more

I was walking around the area when I came across Barrio Queen. As luck would have it Happy Hour starts at 2pm. As soon as I entered I was greeted and offered seating at the bar (yes please) or dining room. My server brought me puffy chips and salsa - salsa is good and spicy. My server was very attentive and helpful. Spicy margarita and skinny margarita were refreshing on a hot day and on HH for $5. Pozole verde - I enjoyed a cup and they don't skimp on the pork. It's tasty - they didn't overdo it on the onion or cilantro - I would order this again. Served with 3 corn tortillas Grilled fish taco: I personally wouldn't order again. The taco is mostly cabbage and pico and a very small portion of fish ... like really small that I pushed aside the toppings to see if there was actually a piece of fish I was told Barrio Queen has been there for about 20 years so I am sure they do have some really good dishes because there are some really amazing restaurants in this area read more

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Came here in Feb. with out of town friends . Wife and I got the birria tortas and could not find meat on either sandwich , we ordered this many times before . When we opened the sandwiches and showed the host , he half laughed , said YEAH , and walked away . Having worked in the food industry , I was surprised at the blow off . We do like the queen , just not this one .. Their low rating speaks volumes . read more

Absolutely amazing food! I was highly impressed by the uniqueness of some of the dishes. The creator of the menu definitely has his creative freedom here. I would highly recommend. read more

Cranky hostess. Also had a sign out front offering $6 margaritas and $4 beers. When we asked about it they said sorry, that special is over. So we're off to a bad start. They were having a BOGO special on tacos so we each got 2. They were quite good. Busy outdoor patio was a little chilly in the shade with wind. When I got the check I determined that they're either very bad at math or they're dishonest. According to them, 18% of $28.32 is $7.13. See photo. My calculator made it to be $5.15. So beware. Be sure and check the math on their pre-calculated tip amount. read more

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I liked it. It's in the heart of a shopping plaza which is fun, and Scottsdale is always buzzing. We started with chips and guac, which was made tableside. They put in pomegranate seeds which was super cool for us, but potentially not for everyone. I liked it. The chips were warm and tasted freshly made....if they aren't fresh, don't tell me. The street tacos were good, but a little on the small side. I had cochinitas pibil which was quite good, and my other friend had the shrimp and beef mole. We both enjoyed them, but the entire table agreed the spice level is catered to the lowest common denominator. The pro tip would be to ask for extra spice so you can add your own. The drinks are pretty awesome. The extra spicy one is called Death's Door, and while I was talked out of it, someone else at the table ordered it and we all had a sip. It's not for the faint of heart but it wasn't SO spicy that I couldn't drink a whole one....just maybe not two. The only issue we had was that we sat outside, and during the day it would be fine, but at night it gets COLD. The heaters were all out of propane, so we ended up freezing and the food got cold pretty fast. I would make sure they were able to turn the heat on, OR that you sit outside at night when it's later in the summer. Otherwise, I liked it and wouldn't mind going back next time I'm in town. read more

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