If you are in Ybor City and trying to enjoy yourself without lighting your wallet on fire, Barrio Tacos is a very smart move. What I appreciated most is the build your own taco option, because it allows you to order exactly what you want without paying for a bunch of filler ingredients you were going to push to the side anyway. When you strip it down to the proteins and toppings you actually like, the cost savings are real. In a place like Ybor, where prices can creep up quickly, that matters. Now, the à la carte menu can feel a little confusing at first glance. It is not the most straightforward ordering system if you are just breezing through. But once someone walks you through it and you understand how to piece your order together, it becomes completely worth it. You end up with exactly what you want, and you are not overpaying for things you did not ask for. The vibe was great. The service was friendly and patient, which helps when you are trying to decode the menu. And the location is ideal. There is an outdoor patio with umbrellas on the sunny side of the street, which gives you options. You can sit in the sun if you want that warm Florida glow, or you can stay shaded if you are protecting your skin but still want to be outside watching the action unfold on the strip. And let's be honest, half the entertainment in Ybor is people watching. Add in the random roosters casually strolling around like they own the neighborhood, and you have a full show with your meal. I loved everything about this place and highly recommend it if you want to save a few bucks on food while still soaking up everything Ybor City has to offer. Good tacos, good vibes, good people watching. Hard to beat that combination. read more

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Finally got to try their tacos. They have a cute ordering process where you take a card and check your taco preference and what items you want on it. I enjoyed mine. They're standard priced. Located right in the heart of Ybor so it's on the way during your bar and club hopping if you need something to soak up the drinks. They also offer drinks but I didn't try any. read more

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We're out in Ybor and decided to stop at Barrio. The ambience of the location is really dark. Not much changed from it being the previous locations of other restaurants, but it definitely needs more natural light. It's like eating in a dungeon. The tacos there was a lot going on on the menu and I'm sure this is a niche, but it is not a niche. I am on board with any taco that had ground beef was kind of disgusting the other tacos. You could've made them at home and probably made them better if you're looking for authenticity this is not the place. Service the service was not much to write home about nothing was stellar, but nothing was bad. With all things being equal, this is not a place that I would naturally recommend somebody likes it but it's probably the same people that eat Tijuana flat. read more

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I visited here yesterday with friends for brunch. The place looked very cool, i loved the wall art. Servers were awesome too. The food was subpar. Margarita flight was ok. First of all, it was room temperature when served and I couldn't taste any alcohol. For food, i had the made to order taco. I picked the ingredients that packed a punch but sadly the taco lacked spice. I've had better tacos at bodegas. Overall, i expected more. read more

Barrio - Margarita flight: meh - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We love Barrio and have been coming here since they opened. We like to do the build your own bowls and tacos. Tonight we had choose your own flavor margaritas as well and we're equally impressed. I had a mango jalapeño margarita and my friend had a blackberry pineapple one. read more

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What a unique taco menu! I'm so glad we stopped in here to check it out! Nick was our bartender and explained how it all works! We had the basic queso with our chips & salsa, it was all delicious! I tried the chicken caesar taco special, fantastic! My boyfriend had a taco that was like a big mac (I can't remember the name) and loved it! It's very pretty inside and the walls are painted beautifully! Highly recommend! read more

Barrio - chicken caesar smash taco, queso and chips - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Came here for lunch with 6 people. The menu is super confusing. It would take less time to just make regular ordering vs asking waitress to explain many times how to put an order on a paper. Instead of talking to friends, we had to try to fill out some papers. Ridiculous system. Very inefficient. Drinks were absolutely terrible! Couple of us had to send them back. Ambience is pretty chill, nothing special. But relatively clean and organized. Waitress was friendly and attentive. She still has to take orders for drinks, so not sure why can't she just take the whole order. Salsa was terrible, guacamole was old, brown and tasteless. Tacos that I ordered: one shrimp, one fish and one imitation steak were pretty terrible. Fish was super mushy and had no flavor, shrimp was ok, imitation meat was not edible. Really bad place, I never want to come back. Low quality, expensive, and confusing menu. read more

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Barrio Tacos in Ybor absolutely knocked it out of the park. The service is exceptional--friendly, attentive, and the kind of staff that makes you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. The food is even better. Every taco is incredibly creative, packed with flavor, and unlike anything you'll find at your average taco spot. Their specials are always worth trying, the drinks are fantastic, and every visit somehow manages to top the last one. It's rare to find a place that nails the food, drinks, and atmosphere every single time, but Barrio does exactly that. I honestly can't say enough good things. If you're anywhere near Ybor and haven't been yet, you're seriously missing out! read more

I think this place is garbage, literally you can get better food at chipotle. The inside and outside areas are cute, but the food and drinks are terrible. Skinny margaritas is watered down with no taste. The steak tastes like teriyaki chicken, it was almost inedible. Service was slow, I had to go inside to get the check from server after 20 minutes with no service. Don't come here and go to a different restaurant is YBOR. read more

Barrio - Huge steak chunks in bowl - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

It is a great place for the day of the dead. This is because the wall paintings has all of that story. The bar is popular during late evening. They do have sport bar with big tv setup. We got three tacos and sharwarma pita. The three tacos we have are the codgather, La Tierra, and French dip. The French dip is interesting taco with ribeye steak dip in the meaty sauce. The pita we got is the chicken bacon ranch. I think this is ok. Overall I think they are a bit oily but the size and quantity is good. Service is good. read more

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We just had one of the most incredible lunches we've ever had. Everything from the delicious tacos to the tequila recommendations to the Barrio Lager was perfect. We had the steak tacos, the pulled pork tacos, and the smash burger taco. The service was amazing and the owner Jason took great care of us. If you're looking for the best Mexican food in Tampa, look no more, Barrio is it. Jason and his team have this place on point. Added bonus, the building has super cool history behind it involving presidents and the mafia. read more

I was a huge fan of the Barrio in Orlando, and I was so sad when it closed. When looking at restaurants close to Raymond James Stadium, I saw Barrio and got so excited! We parked in the lot behind the restaurant and were able to get one hour of parking for free. Our server warned us that the kitchen was a little backed up, so there would be a longer wait than normal, but our food still came out pretty quickly. We started our meal with the Spicy Garlic Queso, which was really garlicky but not spicy at all. I really like their chips. For my main, I got a rice bowl with black beans, queso fresco, caramelized onions and poblanos, lettuce, pico de gallo, pineapple salsa, corn salsa, and avocado ranch. I also got a side of the mango habanero sauce. The rice in my bowl was all clumped together and a little overcooked, so I ended up not eating most of it. The rest of the bowl toppings were pretty good, and the bowl was a great portion. The prices are very fair, and I like that they are open late. The tacos here are really good, so I would probably order those instead of a bowl next time. read more

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What a fun find for us during our exploration of Ybor City. We sat on the patio and were visited by the famous free roaming town chickens! I started with a "skinny skeleton" margarita, which was delicious (if a bit strong, but hey, better than weak, yes?). The tacos are so creative- I ordered the French Dip taco while my husband went with The Smashburger taco. Good sized and reasonably priced. They also have a DIY menu, so you can customize your order to be basically anything you could want from their list of ingredients, and they provide the pencil and order form right on the table, which I think is a pretty cool system. The waiter was incredibly friendly and we enjoyed the laid-back vibe. read more

The young lady at the front desk of our hotel recommended Barrio if we wanted great tacos. It was walking distance from where we were staying so we took her advice and gave it a try. Well, she was right! Service was great; friendly, attentive, and quick with water refills. They have some pretty unique tacos on the menu and you can build your own with basically all sorts of toppings and combinations. I got the codfather and I made my own taco with jalapeno lime shrimp. Both were fantastic and huge (see photos for reference). I was worried 2 tacos wouldn't be fulfilling for me but I was wrong. Both were flavorful and packed. Overall, a great spot for tacos if you're in the area! read more

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Strong drinks, delicious tacos & guac with excellent service! Loved the Sassy Pineapple with Tajin rim! Added bonus that we could ride the free trolley from our hotel! read more

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Wonderful restaurant for tacos in the Ybor district not available anywhere else in Tampa. It was fun to build your own taco with an order form similar to a sushi menu. Ordering the restaurant's recommendations was a safer and tastier option though. I really enjoyed the crab taco. Service was great and the atmosphere was fun and relaxed. read more

Barrio is quite the gem in Ybor. This unique dine-in taco restaurant and full bar offers thicc tacos and delish cocktails for brunch, lunch, dinner and late night cravings. Great service and chill vibes. Corn tortillas for the gluten-free ones. No need to settle for mid tacos downtown, Barrio is a short walk from trolley stops and a parking lot. read more

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Finally -- Hard Shell Tacos in Tampa! It is so hard to find hard shell tacos in Tampa -- not just good ones, but any at all! Everyone leans toward traditional soft tacos (which are great too), but sometimes you just crave that perfect crunch -- and Barrio absolutely delivered. I ordered the Green Goddess Shell and Bombshell tacos with chili-spiced sirloin, and every bite was packed with bold flavor and that satisfying crunch I've been missing. The Green Goddess was bright and zesty with salsa verde and smoked cheddar, while the Bombshell brought a spicy kick with their signature sauce and corn salsa. Add in some thick-cut bacon on the side and a little extra sour cream, and I was in taco heaven. If you're a fellow hard shell lover in Tampa, this is your spot. Finally, someone gets it right! read more

Barrio - What I ordered - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I think this was the best bowl I've ever had tbh. I added the shrimp, queso fresco, pico, cilantro/onions, lettuce, black beans, cilantro lime aioli and chipotle crema Trying to save it so I can eat it tomorrow lol read more

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This is my first time trying tacos at this location. A friend of mine recommended it to me and I was so glad that I did and even though I ordered my food to go to bring some home to my son the food was still delicious when we arrived home I don't remember the exact name of the taco but it had bacon on it and oh my gosh, it is divine and the jalapeños oh gosh, I had forgotten to buy some before I left and I had to go back, but I wish I had bought a whole big container of them lol they are so fresh and they're not just hot. They're pickled and just simply deliciousness! You could tell that they had to have been made there. The queso was also on point. I will definitely return when I'm in the area and next time I'll probably just sit there and have some of this delightfulness at the location. The staff that I interacted with were all kind and welcoming, and I really enjoyed my purchase. read more

We enjoyed great cocktails and queso with chorizo at the outdoor seating. It was a beautiful evening and the roosters stopped by to check in. The drinks were wonderful and the service was awesome! Taylor took amazing care of us and wr will be back. read more

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Great seating outside and people watching while enjoying great Mexican food with a flight of strong margaritas. Pet friendly, we will be back read more

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One of the few restaurants open on a Monday night on 7th Street in historic Ybor City. A very cool interior with floor to ceiling mural paintings. A very creative menu of tacos as well as à la carte taco building menu. My favorite part of the dinner was the crab rangoon queso dip. Monday night special included a $10 32-ounce margarita which was heavy on the tequila. read more

First time here & I didn't know this place was so spacious on the inside. Nice atmosphere & good Taco Tuesday Tacos. They offer a variety of specials & happy hour. My $5 margarita was strong but I wasn't a fan on the taste. The Tacos were stuffed with alot of food. read more

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Great atmosphere and food! I really enjoyed the tacos and the bacon guac was amazing! The Marigold margaritas are really good! read more

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My friend and I came here for the first time on a Tuesday evening and it was pretty open. Just missed a happy hour that ended at 6 PM unfortunately. Both of us ordered margaritas, which were pretty decent. They have a huge selection along with the menu, which was cool, but also a little overwhelming at the same time I ended up ordering their impossible taco special along with a chicken taco both of which were very good! The prices were pretty decent too. I would come back and give it another try. read more

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Stopped by Barrio before calling it a night. We chose outside seating. You can build your own taco and bowl. My friend ordered a bowl and I ordered a hard taco. I received a soft taco but I did not make a big deal about it. My friend did not enjoy her bowl. It was close to closing time so maybe that is why our experience was not the best. read more

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Barrio offers decent food with a pleasant atmosphere. The flavors are solid, and the service is friendly. While it's not a standout, it's a reliable spot for a casual meal. read more

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Boyfriend and I decided to try a new place for Valentine's Day, and we both love Mexican food so this was the best option for us. We enjoyed a lot the way that the menu works. You have to select the ingredients with a pencil like a test, it was honestly very entertaining to do and the service was very helpful with any question we had. The food was delicious. I had a taco with some pineapple in it, and was fantastic. Amazing flavor and texture. A little messy to eat, but definitely worth it. The pitcher of margarita was also good, but not sure if it was alcohol in there, tasted more like juice. Besides that, we're sure we would love to eat in here again. read more

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Food!! Definitely needs improvement. Salsa roja has no flavor but tomato sauce. Guacamole though not the traditional way wasn't too bad. Tierra dish, must improve. There was a lot going on as far as flavors that were not cohesive The waitress was a lovely girl ! Her service was 100% A+ read more

The food was very authentic and everything was fresh. The salsa was everything and the corn dip was amazing. I had the La Tierra and El Jefe Loco tacos. The service was amazing and the staff were able to help to be able to help to navigate the menu. What makes it even better you can build your own too. The margarita was amazing too!!! They are TikTok famous too!!! I would definitely come back! read more

Barrio - El Jefe Loco (D) and La Tierra (D, E) - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food was spectacular, had one of their classic el Tierra tacos which was delicious. As well they're special for St. Paddy's day taco with corn beef. It sounds odd but don't knock it till you try it. One of the best tacos I've had in the Tampa area hands down, and that's coming from a local. The location is nice with super dope art work on the walls. Nick, the bar tender is super friendly and has some great stories about his carrier in bartending, clearly someone who enjoys his work and creating a good experience. I stopped in for what I thought was a quick lunch but quickly turned into the realization of a ybor city diamond in the rough. read more

Barrio - Tacos and margarita - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Across from Centennial Park, don't let the tacos tequila whiskey on the door and day of the dead decor scare you. It is a family friendly place that makes like one thing well - tacos. You can custom make your tacos or order a few prepared ones. Two tacos make a meal but we found one and a half was enough for us. The most popular were steak, chicken and shrimp and we tried all of them and they were stuffed with a little tang. Very well made and all value priced. Our waitress was nice and if you are lucky, the owner explains the menu to you. read more

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It's actually shocking how inexpensive but insanely flavorful barrios is. The inside isn't very welcoming or inviting but their outside patio is a good vibe. I'm a hard taco shell girl and outside of taco bell and qdoba, that seems so hard to find but barrister has them and they're perfect. read more

Tried this while visiting for a conference , it was ok not great but just ok. I tried the El Jefe Taco and the Thanksgiving Taco. The thanksgiving taco was so unique and so tasty! The El Jefe was decent they are about $5.50-$6 each read more

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This is our second time visiting. The atmosphere is fantastic. The waiting staff is wonderful. The food is fanomouble. The manager is present to make sure your dining experience goes well. This is a win/win experience. The art inside is amazing. Felt such comfort and a welcoming environment. These are my "people". Amazing. read more

Love the chips and salsa at Barrio, very distinct & spicy taste. I ordered 4 tacos from the El Jefe's Selecciones menu. El vegan - $5.50 each- lean goddess shell(corn soft+corn hard+ guac), pan-seared portobellos, caramelized onions+poblanos, pico de gallo, corn salsa, salsa verde. Camaron agrietado- $5.50 each- flour shell, jalapeño lime shrimp, cliantro-lime rice, verde slaw, crack sauce. The tacos were very flavorful. The service was really great, we sat outside and enjoyed the awesome views and people watching that is available on 7th Avenue in Ybor. The Pacifico beers for $5 are a great addition to your meal. The margarita was pretty good also. Thanks for such a fulfilling meal Barrio! read more

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Hidden gem in Ybor City! I've been to Ybor thousands of times but NEVER knew barrio was a restaurant or had this quality food. The tacos are some of the best I've had in Tampa. Greta quality and awesome options. You can create your own and there's something for everyone. The ambiance was very chill and it wasn't too crowded. The service was really good and the staff was very helpful answering all of our questions read more

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Huge fan of this spot! The service is always incredible. If you are able, request Zach/Zack if he's there. He's the best and will make sure you have a great time/meal. The owner Jason is also around sometimes and is very kind! The margaritas here are pretty good. They have a seemingly endless variety to choose from so there is truly something for everyone here. For tacos, they also have a wide variety. Whatever you like, I recommend getting it with crunchy taco wrapped in a flour/corn tortilla. The soft and crunchy combo is unbeatable. You can fill the tacos up with as much or a little as you want. For the bar itself, there is a big screen in the back area and smaller tvs sprinkled throughout. It is a large open space and loud enough for a fun vibe but not too loud you can't hear the folks at your own table. I love going to barrio especially with friends. It is a great place to watch the big game or just grab drinks after work. read more

I don't like speaking ill of anyone- and I massively applaud ones who dare to invest so much in a business. But, to me this place was such a let down. And there's nothing Barrio feeling about this joint. The sushi like menu is way to confusing for me- but basically they only have tacos and bowls (I was told). With the name barrio I expected small little tacos Ala bar tacos and the way they are served in Mexico . But they are more like American home style tacos. Also, Please don't pile up cold shredded cheese on a cold tortilla. The ingredients were fresh- but the chips lacked any type of sexiness at alll. Definitely not homemade. And dear Tia Maria or someone teach these people what chilaquiles is- I'll tell you what it is not- It's not anything like nachos. You need soupy beans and you can't eat it with your hands. The manager or owner was kind and did check on us. read more