The el jefe taco slapped harder than a Jersey housewife. You can't beat a double taco filled with chorizo, chicken and all the goods. They named a drink after me, the hot mez margarita, spicy with a hint of sweetness. I had to keep my Irish tastebuds satisfied with the loaded potato queso, it made my tastebuds do the jig. Bonus - the order slips look straight outta the game of Clue - much respect to the server for not questioning the order my name Colonel Mustard, or request for a side of a candlestick from the kitchen. The server Meadow, was FABULOUS - serving a crowd of hungry lesbians after Pride cannot be easy, especially at taco joint. She was on point, had great recommendations and was super attentive. read more

Shall we taco! After having fun and happy adventures we need fuel . Let's taco, taco, and more taco. We are sat at a table and it's time for eating . Mmmmm, tacos ! At this taco joint you get to select your favorites on a piece of paper with a pencil and fill out a card. All the selections are available from a potential list . You have choices of steak, chicken, and even vegan options. You can have anything placed on the side as well. Oh my you have to try the taco selection with the pineapple salsa. Oh let's talk about this salsa "pineapple salsa is a perfect balance of sweet and mild . They even offer tofu and impossible chorizo. The menu is truly simple and delicious . Nice and easy simple eats to make everything great and easy . You can even opt for burgers with a French dip and a smash burger but they all have a Mexican version flair of zest and fun. Let's order and have some taco taco fun . There is drinks it's not tacos without tequila . They even offer cocktails without alcohol. The strawberry matcha mocktail is impossibly delicious. Make sure and have a margarita if it's for you too. I'm on a pineapple kick so try the sassy pineapple. Now it's time to taco ! You understand of course . read more

Barrio Tacos - Mmmm steak nachos . - Tacos Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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No one in the resteraunt except at the bar. Food sat in the window while the entire staff went to get ice cream. Server offered refills, did not come back so we went to the bar and got them ourselves. They did credit us for the cold food so that is something. read more

Barrio Tacos 100% hit the spot after spending an afternoon walking around wonderful Salem. The décor is awesome, and the detailing is something any artist can appreciate. Our trio was seated immediately, and we opted for cocktails to start. The bartender did not skimp on the alcohol in my Strawberry Fields bourbon drink, nor in my friend's margarita. The three of us decided to build our own bowls, so you fill out a scantron-like form with everything you want. We devoured our complimentary chips and salsa as we eagerly awaited our creations. Upon arriving, we were all super happy with the portion sizes and quality. With countless gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, it was beyond simple to create something delicious. read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite before visiting the Salem Witch Museum. Place was colorfully decorated with lots of seating. Service was a bit slow as we waited for a while to get the food, even though we could clearly see the food sitting waiting to be delivered to the table. As a result the food was cold. My steak bowl was well seasoned but the rice was undercook and was hard to chew. The tortilla was not warm so the taco fell apart when eating. read more

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We had come here on a haunted pub crawl and have been back a few times after that. Every time, we opt to sit at the bar. They have house infused liquors, build your own tacos, nachos or bowls and every time I'm impressed. This time I remembered to take pictures. I built me a bowl this time with jalapeño lime shrimp and blackened cod with all the trimmings. My friend got 3 tacos and could only eat 2 because they are double wrapped in corn tortillas. We tried the freaky tiki and the figgy bourbon. All was amazing! Love this place and the staff are awesome! read more

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The service here was great, but the food just didn't taste fresh at all and the vibes weren't there. I got the Tres Amigos and a veg bowl- something didn't smell right. I enjoyed the queso the most out of everything. Drinks were just ok and honestly I wouldn't return even for a late night mexican grub. There are better alternatives in Salem. read more

So I've always liked Barrio. The tacos are unique and flavorful, and the ambiance is really fun with lots of sugar skulls and graffiti-style artwork. Unfortunately, during my last visit I saw a small mouse run through the dining area. The person I was eating with was visibly uncomfortable (though she chose to continue eating), and for me that was enough to make me not want to return. I wanted to mention this because I've had good experiences here otherwise, but seeing a mouse is hard to overlook. read more

Nostalgic spot because I used to go to their NH location. The waitress was nice and the inside was their classic fun vibe. The queso's were not as good as I remembered at their NH location but the tacos were better! I love the stoner shell with all the toppings and steak read more

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My favorite for tacos. Always fast, so many variations to choose from! The drinks are interesting and tasty. Parking can be tricky but it's free after 6pm on the street. There's mockcocktails for non- drinkers. We originally came here as part of a haunted pub crawl and have returned multiple times. I do the build it yourself tacos. The salsa are really good. I had the Figgy Bourbon and Freaky Tiki, both very good but Figgy wins the best cocktail. read more

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Our server Nelson gave us the perfect drink and appetizer suggestions for lunch. Tacos were incredible, margaritas were delicious, and the service was fast, friendly, and helpful. This is our third time trying Barrio on our visit to Salem, and they haven't disappointed yet! read more

Barrio Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

The tacos tasted ok. Guacamole was way too salty. Chips were a little overly salty. My friend got the pineapple salsa on her taco and there were giant pieces of pineapple in her taco from it. The service was terrible. It took forever for the server to come pick up our food order sheets, we had to ask for water refills, and we had to ask for chip refills. We sat and waited for forever and she never bought us the check, we had to ask for that as well. The music was so loud that you could barely hear the person next to you talking to you. To top it all off, my husband and I were sick within hours of eating this. No one else in our group got sick, so it's really gonna be a tossup whether you get sick or not. read more

Life.Changing.Tacos! Yup, they are that darn good! Came here for a lunch date on Friday afternoon. We started with some of their signature margaritas, which were interesting and refreshing! Then we tried the trio amigos, balsamic glazed guacamole with sundried tomatoes and artichokes; it sounded weird but worked very well. Salsa Roja was as expected, I might have liked a bit more heat, but that is on me for not asking, and lastly in the trio we tried their corn salsa, out of everything in the trio this was a big miss and should be avoided, sorry Barrios! For tacos, bus and I each had one of the selections, in their unique combo shells, I was in HEAVEN eating this. Then, we each created two tacos from their unique build-it-yourself menu. What a fun, interactive idea. I couldn't finish all my tacos. But days later, I am still drooling over the well-seasoned, very well-cooked tacos. Service was exceptional. And just take a look at the decor; it's so much fun. We will be back, probably sooner rather than later! read more

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Tacos were absolutely delicious! I went with friends on a night that was busy and service was super slow. They also charge a tip thats included and then asked for additional tip so look at the receipt before you pay! Vibes were great, I will be back. read more

This place looked really cool. Very trendy. But the meat didn't have any flavor. Both the beef and the shrimp were not very tasty. We tried to get a street taco and it was pretty bad. They 'El Jeffe' wasn't horrible, but you taste just the hot sauce. It was pretty quick, but a bit more style over substance. read more

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Stopped here on our way through Salem on a road trip. It was a late lunch, early dinner so it wasn't busy...which I enjoy. The vibe was good and the theming was on point. They had an option to create your own taco, or you could pick from the signature ones. Either way, you can't go wrong ‍. The only part I didn't love was the drink, I had the elderflower Fresca and the only flavor I could taste was lemon, so I didn't love it. read more

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Qdoba is honestly better... it is so hit or miss here. Nice for dining in but 100% stay away from take out. Honestly I continued to eat my food and it got insanely worse every bite. Originally i gave a 2 star to be nice but genuinely had to bring it down to a 1 star... whoever is cooking the food is absolutely awful. This food is nearly inedible. Absolutely disgusting read more

I usually avoid leaving negative reviews, but I believe in being transparent since it really helps others decide where to eat. So here's my experience: My husband ordered a build-your-own taco with flap steak--he got four fried tacos. Unfortunately, the meat was tough, dry, and fell apart; to me, it tasted more like beef jerky than steak. My friends and I tried the chicken taco with fried taco shell, flour tortilla, and chorizo. It was okay, but not something I'd order again. I also had a side of rice and black beans, which was decent but quite small. On the bright side, the drinks were good, the staff friendly and attentive, and the place had a cool vibe. Next time, I'd likely stick to tapas and drinks only. I am Mexican and the food is as more like a fast food Taco Bell. read more

Barrio Tacos - Ginger Ale bitters and tequila - Tacos Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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My sister, son and i absolutely love this place. There hasn't been one time we have went that the staff wasn't on point so friendly and all around great ppl! Each time we have met someone new! Tonight we met the GM. We were in a rush so I didn't get his name. I love going into places as a bartender myself where the staff are ppl ppl! If you know you know! He was amazing you can tell he truly cares for his staff and loves his job! Love this! The tacos never fail absolutely delish! If you know about dia de los muertos you'll absolutely love this place! The decor is to die for alll puns intended! Bathrooms are super clean too! Definitely got more brownie points for that! We go all the time but I'm trying to make a habit of right great reviews when needed. I feel ppl only use this app when something bad happens! We will see you guys soon! Much love Janelle and Joey read more

Second time here and was actually surprised at the service but I will get to that in a second. Ambiance is super cool and is what drew me into the restaurant the first time I went. The food is what brought me back the second time. We got the chips and 3 dips (a pineapple guac, queso blanco, and buffalo chicken queso) red sauce is on the house so we got that as well. All delicious! Our drinks were awesome too. Waitress was great at the beginning and then disappeared for like 20 minutes. We had ordered a second round of drinks and she never came back. Even the table next to us had the same thing happen to them. She finally came back, we asked for the check and she said she had just rung in the second round of drinks. We said ok that's fine. Waited another 15-20 min for the drink to arrive and again to pay for the check. We wanted to eat more as well but the service made the experience frustrating. Definitely not writing this place off, but hope that was just a one off and not typical. read more

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Love the food. I recommend the specialty tacos. Service was great. Prices refreshing. Drinks fantastic.

Coming from Texas these are by far the worst tacos I have ever had. Taco bell makes a better taco than these.

This was super fun to walk into after a fun day in Salem! Ambiance was very dios de Los muertos. The food was fantastic. Our service Dan was phenomenal and busy but quick! read more

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awful service, tortillas are ALWAYS RAW, food comes out cold sometimes. the drinks are the worst in the area, watery, forgetting ingredients and even just the wrong drink. read more

Sirloin tacos weren't steak, they were ground beef. Very misleading and tasted bad. Chicken taco was okay. read more

The food is incredible. This is a must hit spot every time we come to down. We've gone 4 times in the last 24 hours. The servers are very kind and attentive (which I find to be a rarity these days) the ambiance is so unique and fun. Highly recommend this place for food and now even drinks outside of tequila which is a huge plus! read more

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Very good I liked how customizable the food is there is something for everyone! The service was also wonderful and I liked the design of the restaurant as a whole. read more

Why is all the food cold?! My brother and I had some out of town friends who we decided to take on a tour of Salem. I'd been to Barrio once before and had drinks at the bar (which were great), the atmosphere was pretty cool and wanted to return to try the food. The food took a while to come out despite it not being very busy. We happened to be sitting by the pick up area and I noticed food then sat under the food lamps (which were off) for about 5-10 mins. The food finally came over and the "soft" corn tacos I ordered were cold, dry, missing some of the ingredients I requested and hard as a rock. The saving grace was the flavor of the cold cola marinated steak which was pretty good. The thimble of water they give only lasted through 1 taco. So, I decided to try my brunch bowl instead. This was also cold..... I got the one with a fried egg. yams, corn and black beans and there were supposed to be brussels sprouts but they were no where to be found. The waitstaff and kitchen staff were lack luster and didn't seem experienced. Waitstaff was running around aimlessly. It seemed like instead of having dedicated tables to wait on it was more of a wander around until someone bugs us for service type situation. The girl behind the food warmer which was off looked like she was being held prisoner and the cold food she kept putting out was her cry for help. Pros: -drinks and bartender during my first visit were great - cola beef was flavorful -chips were warm and salsa was good Cons: - COLD FOOD - no attention to detail (missing items) - 2 bathrooms were out of order and one of the ones in working order closed but doesn't stay shut. Brunch with a show anyone? -no water carafe to refill my own water thimble at my leisure - why are sporks still a thing?! I'm so disappointed :( read more

I want to start off by stating I don't like leaving negative reviews but I felt that this experience needed to be shared. My husband and I stopped in for dinner. The ambiance seemed cute. We ordered the traditional guacamole and it was delicious. Exactly how we like it. Salsa was good too, lacked heat but it was enjoyed. Our server was very friendly and helpful. He gave us his recommendations. I decided to build my own tacos; one chicken and one shrimp. Since everything else was delicious, I was excited about them. As soon as they came out, I went for them. COLD! COLD! COLD! Why? I asked the server, he explained that's how the tacos are. The tortillas are not warmed up before building the tacos. The shrimp was so cold I thought I was eating ceviche. Not what I was expecting at all. Aren't the heat lamps supposed to keep the food warm ? I don't understand why my food was cold. I ended up ordering another taco just to give this place the benefit of the doubt but that too came out cold. Cold tacos are unacceptable. Note to owner; HEAT UP YOUR FOOD. read more

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So many options! The chips and salsa brought to the table right away were excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have a fun ordering system where you mark your custom selections or you can just pick one of their specials. I liked customizing my tacos and trying their different sauces. And this place is so cute! Lots of seating too. read more

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Food was delicious!!!! Vegan and vegetarian options available as well. Waitress Liana L. was very friendly and brought food out quickly. She refilled our chips without us asking which was great and made sure we were satisfied throughout the whole dining experience. One of the few places that has parking nearby which is also a plus! The interior is a relaxed chill place to eat but right in the heart of Salem. Loved it and will definitely go back on my next trip to Salem. read more

Barrio Tacos - El vegano tacos - Tacos Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

We stayed in Salem for a week and ended up coming here multiple times. The food was delicious. Bartenders were friendly. Can not wait to come back here again and again read more

Barrio Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Cannot recommend this place enough. Looks like a hole in the wall - no wait when every place else was slammed. Yes some things were sold out but that's to be expected in the middle of October. The drinks that were available were amazing. Margaritas slapped. The tacos were some of the best I've ever had, the hollandaise sauce is to die for!! read more

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Good tacos! I had 3 of there double decker tacos and they were all great! There fig jam balsamic guacamole was also an interesting option that worked well togather. Good drinks as well and our service was awesome! Good vibes! read more

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HORRIBLE. Tried for over an hour to make a pick up order over the phone and the hostess was so incompetent that she kept putting me on hold for over 15 minutes at a time and then said she couldn't hear me to take my order. When in person to put in the order I showed her the order on my phone all written out very clear and not only did she mess up every single taco, but they were freezing when they arrived, and then I was missing one that I was charged for. They were ice cold, and honestly the worst tacos I've ever had. Go to Taco Bell and save yourself some money. I called the manager and he pushed back on giving me a refund, but I refused to eat these and they are disgusting. Finally, he agreed to give me a refund, but I shouldn't have had to fight for one given the circumstances of waiting almost 2 hours to try to order these tacos to get them wrong and not even everything I ordered. Don't listen to the locals who say this place is good because it's not. It's very clear they don't have an authentic Mexican restaurant in the area if anyone thinks that this place even halfway decent. read more

Barrio Tacos was highly recommended by our hotel staff for both food and drinks, so we decided to check it out. On our arrival the hostess told us about a beer tasting and swag give away from New Belgium Brewing. How fortuitous! Who doesn't love free merch? We were able to sample several beers, get cool Voodoo Ranger swag and proceed to the bar for dinner and drinks. Our bartender/server David was so friendly and welcoming. We had so much fun sitting at the bar, hanging out with David. He made a lot of helpful suggestions on things to do and see while in Salem. We ordered a variety of tacos, all of which were fresh, and delicious. The tacos were chock full of ingredients and yumminess. Barrio's has a taco menu in which you can craft them as you like. We drank Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze, which was crisp and refreshing. The beer paired wonderfully with the spicy tacos. This was a great drinking and dining experience from start to finish. THANK YOU DAVID!!! Highly recommend!! read more

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First time here! Came in 15 minutes after open on a Saturday. The staff was very welcoming. We were the first customers to enter. The waitress was very kind and instructed us on how to order. We ordered pork, spicy chicken, and fish (of the day) tacos. The pork was super seasoned, almost too seasoned? Which is a first time i've ever said a thing like that. It was very sweet. It wasn't inedible, though. The fish was on the opposite side of the seasoning spectrum. The chicken was great! Definitely my favorite meat option we tried. The complimentary chips and salsa was more than solid. Otherwise, our food came in a timely manner, and we had a good time. The art on the walls was eye catching, and an interesting addition to the experience. read more

Barrio Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Best tacos in Salem! Barrio tacos is a great spot to eat with great food and atmosphere. It's a bit of a hole in the wall, tucked away past the corner of a main street. Directly when you walk in you are greeted with a large black and white mural covering the walls. They have a great look. The few times that I have been have been rather quiet, which allows the servers to be very attentive. The servers have been really kind and helpful. They have an interesting ordering system. You are given a slip of paper and mark off the quantities and ingredients that you want of your tacos. They do have a pre-picked menu as well but is rather small. The fun is in deciding! You will not be disappointed here! read more

Lovely! The Witches Brew was delicious!! The salsa they serve with chips is one of the better ones I've had. Friendly staff and fun decor. We didn't try food but I wouldn't doubt it's great. Give it a try at least for drinks:) read more

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Food is best Mexican food in Salem - good authenticity (Salsa Verde) and cocktails are well made. Location is perfect for those in Salem and atmosphere has beautiful, hip look and feel. I highly recommend as its approach is to "build your own" tacos (or protein bowl) which allows for your own personal tastes and dietary considerations! Very attentive service, checking in with you at regular intervals. read more