I highly recommend this place ! The food was amazing our server Tyler was amazing! Stop by next time you're in old town Scottsdale !

Barrio queen is one of the best happy hour spots in old town, really good food and drink. Luiz the manager was very helpful and nice.

Chimichanga was great, service was amazing, Ricardo took great care of us. Love the chips and salsa.

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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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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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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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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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

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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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Tyler was our server and he was superb, professional, personable and genuine. He made our experience so special. He represents your restaurant well. read more

This place has an amazing happy hour! Loved my margarita and the elote ribs are delicious! Their carne asada plate was also extremely good! Great service as well. read more

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

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

Service was slow and not the best, which set the tone for the experience. The tacos came out cold and lacked flavor, and overall it didn't feel like an authentic Mexican restaurant. I also wouldn't recommend the guacamole. The one highlight was the decor--it's vibrant and well done--but unfortunately that wasn't enough to make up for the food and service. I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Fred server Period, The Food and Fear Where Amazing We Will Back. Manager Luis Was Great he checked on us Many Times, Very friendly.

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

Service was excellent. Very attentive waiter who made their specialty guacamole with pomegranates right at our table. Food was decent. Too salty for me, but that is typical for most restaurants Mexican especially. The killer death cocktail was just that! BE WARNED ... it is SPICY! The men in our group could not finish it. But they did come home with the nice ceramic skull cup it was served it. A night to remember by it! read more

Love their food so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish they were not always so busy but I get it 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

Perfect service! I'm so in love with this place and the service is amazing! The manager Luis was amazing. He solved my issue with my food with no bad attitude 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 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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Love Barrio Queen, have for years! They actually catered our wedding in 2022. This was right after they changed ownership but we never noticed any difference in the food. Delicious, chiles en nogada will always be a favorite! Restaurant is large, relaxed atmosphere, never need to wait too long. Chairs are a little uncomfortable lol read more

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We've been going here for many years. But just went again last night and it's the second time in a row the food was poor. They say there are new owners as of a year ago; the menu changed and they got rid of specialties (chile nogales was a fav) and the tacos really went downhill. We used to all love the tacos - they were special. Now they just seem like supermarket tortillas and low quality. This place used to be special to us. Honestly we're very sad that it won't be a stop for us moving forward. read more

Stop by on Saturday in Feb for late lunch early dinner Quick service Fairly busy Fun interior Food was ok - tacos good - quesadillas average Server from bar - she was awesome! read more

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The best food ever! The wait staff was really nice! Noelle took great care of us. The margaritas were fresh.