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

Our server, Jose Angel Q made our experience SO great!! He was very attentive and so kind. Very quick service, especially for a busy saturday night. read more

We stopped in today for a date night and our server was Jose Angel. This man has to be one of the best waiters I've ever had hands down. His personality was so welcoming and he recommended great options to him. He even had us try new food we hadn't before. Truly enjoyed the service and would absolutely come back. If you come here, ask for Jose Angel! You won't be disappointed! read more

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! read more

Barrio Queen - Taco trio - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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. read more

Barrio Queen - Black Mole Enchilada no cilantro - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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. read more

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Today I went Barrio Queen and I ordered Shrimp Enchiladas and they gave me 3 rolled tortillas w three grilled hard cooked shrimp on top and the sauce was terrible and nothing had flavor . I was very disappointed. I will never come back. My friend ordered the carne asada and that was poor with no flavor. read more

The food was good but the service was stellar! Angel Q was our server and I would go back just for him! I met a friend I hadn't seen in years at this restaurant. Neither of us had been to Barrio Queen before. We ended up being there for 4 hours! Talking, sharing our lives, even praying at the table. Our server was Angel Q. He was AMAZING. It was like having a really kind, funny, and caring big brother looking after us. He never made us feel like we needed to leave or anything. 2 moms finally getting down time, and not having to be the ones cooking or cleaning! read more

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 read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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! read more

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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. read more

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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... read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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

Barrio Queen - Angel Quin - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Angel Quin was an amazing waiter, Answered all our questions was very helpful and very attentive with our needs. Food was amazing and very hot and the whole atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly we'll definitely come back!!!!! read more

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 ;-) read more

Barrio Queen - Veggie street taco - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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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. read more

Barrio Queen - Chicken flauta - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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. read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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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! read more

Barrio Queen - Carne Asada Salad - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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!! read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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First visit to Barrio Queen in Tempe Marketplace -- and we're fans! Vibrant vibe, great patio seating, and super friendly service. We weren't rushed, which made it perfect for catching up with friends. The duo fajitas (steak & chicken) hit the spot, and the margarita + sangria combo sealed the deal. It's located inside Tempe Marketplace, so like any busy outdoor shopping area -- beware of traffic and take your time parking. We'll definitely be back for happy hour! Saluti read more

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The best Mexican food When we go to the mall we always stop here. Service is great and always easy to get a table. Get the house guacamole it will knock your socks off read more

I have been to Barrio Queen in the past and it simply feels like things have changed. Previously my tacos were juicy and flavorful. This time my carnitas didn't even come with a lime, my husband's torta was dry, missing condiments, my daughter's steak was lacking flavor and was dry, and overall everything felt basic and not worth the money we paid. $22 for a taco combo platter of this size and quality felt like robbery, it is sad when at a Mexican food restaurant my son's chicken strips were the highlight. Unfortunately I do not think we will be back. read more

Went on a Thursday during lunch time and it was busy! We made reservations ahead of time for a party of 7. When we arrived we were sat right away. The ambiance is lively, loud, Mexican music in the background. It can be hard to hear the people across the table but the ones close I had no problem talking with. Ordered the 3 for $15 tacos with an horchata. They tasted good and were a good size since we also order appetizers: Mexican Street Corn, Barrio Guacamole and their free chips with salsa. Horchata was delicious! The service was delayed but it may be because every time you order guacamole the server brings out a rolling cart and makes it in front of your table. He did explain this was a very popular menu item. read more

Barrio Queen - 1. Camaron Asado Taco, 2.Camaron taco 3. Fried Pescado Taco (Any three for $15) - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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My good friend took me to Barrio Queen for my Birthday, which was on the day we went. I ordered three different tacos and they were delicious!! He look and feel of the restaurant is very relaxed, clean, and loved the decor. Unfortunately I only have negative to say about our server. She may have been having a bad day, I don't know. I asked my girlfriend if she said something to her before I got there and she said, no. We both always said please and thank you. She never smiled, never asked us if we needed anything, no refill on our drinks, and didn't ask my friend if she wanted to take her leftovers home. We tried to flag her down three times and she even looked are way, turned her back in the kitchen. We just asked another her server if she could please bring us hot sauce. We didn't let it ruin our day and we would return, but if I would not go to her section. She made us both feel like we did something wrong and that's not right. read more

We were looking forward to trying this place out after talking to friends in the Tempe area. Their recommendation was a good one as we enjoyed our dinner at Barrio Queen. I decided to go with something different from what I typically like and I was glad I did. I went with the Chiles En Nogada. It was such a flavorful dish with the sweetness of the fruit with the savory of the cream sauce and the poblano and chicken. It was a great dish. What was cool is the bartender shared the story on how the dish came to be many years ago in Mexico as a celebration for a visiting Pope. My husband went with one of his favorites - Chile Verde. He wasn't disappointed as it had great flavor with tender meat. The restaurant ambiance is bright and festive. We enjoyed our meal and drinks at the bar. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back when we visit Tempe. read more

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Great food and service by Jose Angel Q! The molcajete was incredible and the margaritas were refreshing. read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Angel Quint was amazing. The food was lack luster though. Came out cold and flavorless. Angel's service made up for the food.

I had a delicious meal here the other evening with friends. We came on a Thursday evening, with a reservation, which I'm glad we had because it was VERY busy. Our server was fine. Since it was busy, I think they were focused on getting everyone taken care of. They had a cart that they made my friends Paloma from which was fun! The chips and salsa here were incredible! I ordered the Barrio Pollo Burrito was tasted so delicious. The sauce was everything!!! I highly recommend this and will probably order it again! The carne asada entree dinner was also delicious! read more

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Always delicious!! Excellent chips. Carne asada tacos & cheese quesadillas were fabulous! Super nice service from Jose Angel Q!! Muchos gracias!! read more

Barrio Queen - Grilled Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Last time we went and ordered table side guac the waitress brought it out with our meal so I sent an email asking if they had stopped doing the guac table side and never got a response. So guess what? We stopped going. The food and service is inconsistent. And the only thing they have going is the table side guac so if you can't get that why go? read more

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I was craving green chicken pozole. This is the ONLY place I found the green and it looked absolutely delish. It's pork and still hit the spot. Satisfied my cravings for sure!! The price wasn't bad, I ordered for DoorDash delivery. I loved it , I definitely look forward to trying this place in person and the selection of food! Until next time :) read more

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Great food and expedient lunch service. Angel A was a friendly server and took great care of us. Highly recommend this place!

Our server Angel Q. was amazing! Very friendly and observant. Made our experience great.

Wonderful staff and ambience. However quality for price not worth it. Had the fish tacos read more

NOT a fan......the music was TOO loud to converse with family, on a Sunday afternoon..... the LACK of meat in the Tamales...... NO sour cream....only"cream fresh or whatever". Again, the music was SO loud the server had to repeat himself several times... and the time to wait for liquid beverages......other than h2o.... TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED....... as I've been here before and others visits were Bette....What Happened? I guess I should have known when the restaurant was pretty much empty. read more

Great food. Delicioso. Great vibe. Great service. Brought my wife and daughter and we will be back again for sure! ​

We visit Barrio Queen every year when we visit Mesa/Tempe for spring training. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. Our server Jose Angel was exceptional! I recommend the Cochinita Pibil or the seasonal specials. The Chili Relleno was amazing. read more

Barrio Queen - Chicken Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Come here often I always ask for Leo's section good quick service! If he's not in ask for Alby ! She's also great!! Frozen mango marg is one my go to!! Always ask for the hot salsa as well!! Music always on point with some classic throw backs if u know u know!!! read more

Barrio Queen - Birria Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I came here for my birthday dinner- we weren't sure where to go but I'm glad we picked this place. The vibe is amazing and the inside is so pretty! The service was great as well as the food. I would come again for sure read more

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Five stars for their salsa (I'm a salsa snob), 2-stars for their food. I ordered something not on the menu. I love chili Verde smothered over cheese enchiladas. The best they could do is green sauce over cheese enchiladas (even though they had chili Verde options on the menu. It was so-so. I wouldn't order it again. My customer ordered chicken fajitas, his looked better and he said it was delicious. Wait staff was a little slow. It wasn't busy. But it was loud. I'm always cognizant of sound as I generally have customers with me. I struggled to here my client. The wait staff, while slow to start, but then kept out diet cokes filled. As a side note, the table tops were tacky. I'm not sure how some restaurants have that while other are squeaky clean. It make me less confident in their cleanliness. The salsa should be bottled and sold. It would be a best seller!!! read more

Barrio Queen - Chips and salsa to die for!! My customer had the chicken fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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