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Barrio Queen

4.1 (765 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials

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Taco trio
Majid J.

We wanted to enjoy this great weather while it lasts so we chose to eat at the patio at Bario Queen Tempe marketplace. This is one of our regular hangout spots that we frequent and one might think that 5-stars may be a little over the top for a local chain restaurant located in an outdoor mall. Bario Queen Tempe deserves the 5 stars for being consistently consistent at delivering great all around experience time and time again. The staff were warm and welcoming. The food was fantastic and fresh. The table side guacamole with pomegranate is a MUST TRY! We tried a variety of Tacos and the Cochinita pibil. All were delicious and flavorful. The service was excellent and the patio was comfortable with ample shade provided by large umbrellas. It is so important to have repeated, good experiences at the same place! Great job Bario team! Keep it up!

Black Mole Enchilada no cilantro
Karen W.

3.5/5 Dined here recently for dinner as a large party on the patio outside. Some of the chairs had bird droppings on them on both the backs and the seats which doesn't inspire me to want to dine on the patio again if the chairs aren't cleaned regularly. We had the guacamole to start with and I ordered the chicken mole enchiladas. The guacamole is prepared in front of you and athough there is cilantro in it (cilantro is my food enemy), it's mixed up enough that I didn't really notice the taste of it too much. Would I pay $16+ for it in the future? Probably not but it did taste pretty good. Honestly, guacamole isn't that hard to make at home so it wouldn't be worth the price point for me. The chicken mole enchiladas were well prepared and exactly as advertised. I requested them with no cilantro and they were happy to oblige. I had two of the enchiladas before getting a little tired of the taste of the mole so got the rest to go. The rice and beans that came with it were well prepared. Service was very friendly but was slow to get us things we needed. We had to remind the server about food and other items. I think they were short staffed that day so I think that was the cause for some of the lag in service.

Trang T.

We were in the area visiting and stopped by this area to check it out and do some shopping. Decided to have lunch & dropped by with our friends and our kids. We were promptly seated after entering and the restaurant was bright & decor was nice. The waiter was helpful & able to answer our questions and accommodate our requests. We ordered bean and cheese burrito with fries, chicken tacos with rice and chicken tenders with fries for the kids. It all comes with a drink & dessert! (Such a treat for the little ones). For the adults we had the combination fajitas, which comes with steak, shrimp and chicken on top of all the peppers and onions. It also had a side of rice & beans and tortillas. Such great flavors and very tasty. Our friends had their tacos and also enjoyed it. We also had drinks and shots and this place definitely nailed all the drinks. You can actually taste the alcohol in it and it wasn't watered down at all. The staff were super friendly and helpful & we enjoyed talking to them. Definitely will be back when in the area again. It was a great experience for us.

Kristina B.

Indoor / outdoor seating. Location convenient with lots in the area. Food was just eh. Tableside guac was good and salsa good. Menu is not the friendliest to navigate. The entrees were lack luster for taste. Service was just okay... sat outside and it was near closing time ? Overall it's just okay

Jessa K.

I've tried Barrio Queen once before at the Phoenix location and wasn't very impressed, so I wasn't sure what to expect this time. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing back then or maybe this Tempe location is just better because dinner was delicious. The chips and salsa were great, and the salsa had a nice kick. My steak tacos were packed with flavor and loaded with meat. My drink was also really good... strong, and fruity. Even though Tempe Marketplace was packed on a Sunday night, the restaurant itself wasn't too busy, and our server was attentive. I'd definitely come back!

Pescado Asado Taco / Camaron Asado Taco
Diele K.

Been craving a shrimp taco, and noticed this location listed on Yelp's list of shrimp tacos in Tempe as I was in the area for my hair appointment. For a Sunday evening, they weren't too busy and I was seated immediately. It did take some time for my server to greet me, but I think they only had one server on for both inside and the patio. I wasn't too fussed as it gave me time to check out the menu as it was my first time to this chain of restaurants. Plus, I enjoyed looking at the decor as the restaurant is well decorated with sugar skulls. When my tacos (camarón asado and pescado asado) arrived with my sides (calabacitas and rice), I had no silverware and had to wait about ten minutes for my server to return to ask. I tried to overlook and chalk it off to being split between too many tables, but it also took over 10 minutes for a box when I requested. When the check arrived, I wasn't sure if you pay at the table or up front, so after about 5-10 minutes of my card sitting on the receipt, I went up front. Awkwardly found out you do in fact pay at the table and the server said they were busy cashing out a table on the patio. Always feel bad, but I had waited long enough to doubt where you pay. If the food is stellar, I can overlook the service being a little less than par due to staffing. Sadly, I didn't find anything special about either taco. I ended up getting Rubio's the next day and preferred theirs. Though, I'll say the chips and salsa were delicious. Perhaps I'll try again in the future as it could be an off night, and I've heard friends say they like this chain.

Jay H.

Came here in a Sunday night and it was good. Lots of art, lots of people, and a great bar for cocktails. The food was good, got the carne asada plate. It comes out on a hot skillet so be careful you don't burn yourself. The asada was delicious and the rice was good. The prices are a bit high but maybe that's just the times now...

Angel Quin

Angel Quin was our waiter and he was GREAT!!!!! So kind, professional and HILARIOUS!!!!

Veggie street taco
Jessica C.

I ordered delivery. The veggie taco was perfect, although very very well salted. Presumably ever ingredient that went in got a sprinkle. The enchiladas we less sauced than I'd have expected. Thank goodness for beans as side for dipping. The rice? So good. Bits of corn and flava.... yes. I sloppily dolloped the sour cream, gon on judge. There's picture to help with that ;-)

Chicken flauta
Annecy M.

Will always come back for the HH chicken flautas ! Service was quick and efficient from a nice young man, Christian. Sat on the patio on a perfect day, with a friend who tried Barrio for the first time (she loved it) The Dos Equis that I got was served glass so cold it made a beer slushy ! - super awesome.

Stacey P.

Barrio Queen is a fantastic Mexican restaurant with okay service. First, I love the aesthetic. Stark white walls allowed every bit of color to pop. Murals and colored glass was captivating. This was far from bland or stale aesthetics. My friend and I were seated toward the back half of the restaurant. I noted the table density was quite comfortable. Handed an illegible menu I was a bit surprised that they kept these in circulation. Where people had held the menu on the sides the ink had faded to the point it wasn't possible to read. I had my phone handy so I could pull the menu up there. I ordered the Queen enchilada with added shrimp. Despite a cream sauce and three different cheeses it was surprisingly not super rich. The three enchiladas were perfect size, lots of shrimp, and a good balance with the cheeses as the slightly sharper goat cheese contrasted nicely with the cream sauce. The beans and rice were also fantastic. I was impressed with the portion sizes because while they were filling they also weren't so much I felt I couldn't finish. The service was the one meh. Our waiter was a solemn, quiet gentleman who performed his tasks routinely. Never once did he smile or show any real customer service skills. It was a bit of a shame but otherwise a lovely evening.

Carne Asada Salad
Bianca H.

The table side guacamole and pomegranate accented dishes in the guac and chopped salad hit the spot for me. Indoor and outdoor seating available and it's cute! Loved the chips and the service was attentive but not too much. Ambiance and music were not overwhelming. Still thinking of this salad!

Victoria M.

Normally we go to the location in Scottsdale, but we were in Tempe and this is where my son wanted to go! We got right in on a Thursday evening! The place was packed on their amazing out door patio, so we didn't think we would get in! But they had some indoor seating! The waitress was the best, so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu! I love asking what the most popular items are and she literally told me " let me tell you what the most popular item is in each section, along with her favorite items" Waw that's service!! The food was out quickly despite how busy they were! I ordered the queen enchiladas My son got the carne asada burrito Both were great, so flavorful and delicious. Loved the vibe in this location, decorations were on point and they were on top of cleaning up as soon as a table was finished!! Definitely worth the visit!!

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Jose Angel Q was the best server! The food was delicious. Speedy service and friendly.

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