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    Barrio Tacos

    3.6 (31 reviews)
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    Shakira W.

    This was one of my newly saved restaurants that me and my cousin share in our foodies chat on IG and the bartender confirmed today that's it's only been open for about a month or so. On a random Tuesday out of office, I decided to stop by and have a solo lunch date. Make sure to read the El Jefe Loco Taco Review at the bottom It's a pretty large contemporary looking space, and I decided to sit at the bar so that I was in close proximity to the bartender. There are two types of menus; one where you can build your own tacos or bowls, and the other that has an already curated menu. I was hungry so I took the lazy route. I ordered the El jefe Loco and the La Tierra. While waiting for my food to come out, I did get some chips and salsa and ordered the margarita flight with the passionfruit, mango, and pineapple flavors. For the rim, I was able to select a ginger, cayenne, and I forgot the last flavor. But it's pretty cool that you could select different flavor rims too. The La Tierra taco has a portobello mushroom and pan steak, which was pretty good. Now the El jefe Loco caught me off guard. I took a bite of that taco and began chewing. And they got the loco part right. I nearly lost my mind at the flavors. I couldn't eat that taco fast enough. I didn't want to waste any part of it. Every piece of meat, particles and juice that remained, I scooped up with the chips I had from my chips and dip. I don't know made the chef decide to put this flavorful, addictive concoction together, but this was easily the best taco that I've eaten all year and my taste buds were so happy about that decision. I've eaten a lot of tacos from a lot of different places. Unfortunately, I haven't reviewed all of them, but I REFUSE to pass up this review. So I will be returning, and this time I know better than to get just one of those. But I know I need to try the other tacos on the menu too.

    Samantha R.

    Worth the Try! Went in on a Friday night around 10pm totally expecting a wait but to my surprise it was slow. The bartender explained the "Char-Grill" ordering concept where you check-off what you want. There's a fixed menu and a build your own taco menu. Complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered La Tierra and El Jefe Loco tacos from the fixed menu. Both tacos were soft and hard shells (double tortillas), it ended up being a mouth full as the toppings are loaded in as well. The flavors were awesome, the caramelized onions and cilantro-lime sauce elevated the steak. I wish the steak would have been cut smaller. El Jefe Taco was my favorite of the two, the chorizo, chicken, corn and honey chipotle bbq all paired together nicely. I also had the build your own margarita flight, tons of flavors and salt rim options. For flavors I had the lychee, passionfruit and blackberry. One had a hibiscus-salt rim and the other two had ginger-sugar. Ginger-sugar was my favorite! Super friendly staff, food came out quickly, fresh and hot. I'll be back for the build my own tacos next!

    Ron W.

    A new option for tacos and Mexican in Raleigh, Barrio Tacos offers up a slightly commercial version of Mexican-American eats. The first location in NC for this Ohio-based chain, Barrio Tacos sits in a prominent corner of Smoky Hollow. Inside it's bright, high energy with some colorful murals. The menu offers up a handful of appetizers, a selection of house tacos and then BYOT (build your own taco) options. You check off boxes on a paper slip and then hand it over to your server. I tried the queso-salso chips appetizer along with some dub shell tacos (soft tortilla, queso, hard shell taco). Portion sizes are solid, the taste/ingredients are pretty good if not super memorable. Overall a good option for tacos in the Glenwood South district but let's face it, the competition is super stiff right now for this genre of sit-down, slightly upscale Mexican eats.

    Jeff F.

    I was not impressed with this place! I ordered four tacos and a red oak beer, it took at least 15 minutes for my beer to arrive, and around 30 minutes for the tacos. The tacos were the greasiest tacos I have ever eaten in my life! They were literally dripping with grease, which was odd because it didn't even look like there was that much meat in them. The flavor wasn't the best either. They claimed they were short staffed, which may be true but there's really no excuse for not draining the grease off the taco meat before putting it in the tacos! I really don't think I would come back here.

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    Candi M.

    We tried Barrio for lunch recently. They do have table service but you select what you want on a notepad. The waiter will give you the rundown but there is brunch, build your own, and their own selection of special tacos. Here is where I will tell you to absolutely order the chicken bacon ranch. It is like a Gordita with both a soft and crunchy shell and the flavor combo was killer! You do receive free chips and Roja salsa but they have a plethora of other dips. There is plentiful seating inside and they have a lovely bar and we will definitely be returning for dinner and a margarita!

    Talesha C.

    We came here on a Monday afternoon after returning our U-Haul truck just down the road. The drinks here are great and after trying the food, I'm convinced you should just come here for drinks. The queso was not good. The queso with meat wasn't good. The tacos were strange, containing chip crumbs and corn. I just don't think they tasted particularly good or bad. I would return but only for the drinks. The bartender was excellent and very personable.

    Nicole L.

    As a Cleveland native, I can't tell you how excited I am to have barrio in Raleigh! The queso and margaritas are THE BEST! You can choose from their specialty tacos or make your own, you can't go wrong either way! They have a nice vibe with walls designed by a Cleveland artist and in a great location!

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    Aryana M.

    I wish I would have gotten everyone's names. The bartender was great. The manager was great! The food was amazing. I ordered the crunchy chipotle chicken taco and did a build my own. Absolutely freaking delicious! I sat at the bar top and enjoyed the company. I came in with a heavy heart and left feeling like I could take on the world! I appreciate them for being great people and providing excellent customer service!

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    9 months ago

    Absolutely loved our visit -- the tacos were packed with flavor, the drinks were perfect, and the vibe was great. We'll definitely be back!

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    10 months ago

    Barria Tacos is one of our favorite Raleigh restaurants. Its has great tasting food and lively ambiance! Perfect for all taco lovers.

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    Great menu. The flavors are complex and delicious! I enjoyed the margarita flight; I was happy to not have to drive.

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    Food is mediocre. Service is terrible. Ordering process cumbersome. We won't be going back again.

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    Strongly recommend the Blackened Cod bowl, it's delicious! Great Ambiance! .

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    love the food here and the ambience. there service was very good. their margaritas are the best!

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