Few years ago, we went to Barrio Taco and enjoyed our food, but haven't returned since the new Border Bar was built that made a smart coexistence between Annabelle's and Barrio's. You can order Mexican, BBQ or both if you're really hungry & enjoy in a better sit down bar area than they had, which was nothing.
Upon entering the restaurant, I was hit by a strange odor that I didn't believe was coming from the kitchen. It was semi familiar but not pleasant to either of us. After awhile & discussing with my Hubby, I asked if he thought it was creosote, wondering if the new construction utilized within their building materials. The space was open, inviting and filled with many tv's that could be viewed from pretty much anywhere in the room. But we never smelled any food, just that wierd chemical. Without foid smells that is all part of your dining experience.
Menu is pretty extensive to appeal to most tastes & small or large appetites. I was debating & with the help of our waiter decided on a chicken tortas, my hubby got a chicken quesadilla. Flavor of the Tortas was very good. Interestingly, I felt with each bite I was getting new marriage of flavors, which was enjoyable. Only thing I wish that there was more meat on the sandwich & ingredients should be dispursed evenly, so you get equal flavoring in each bite. The bread is housemade & was SO good. You could tell its quality. Just pull out plenty of napkins before starting as this is was a messy sandwich.
The quesadilla was 1 tortilla folded in half, again, not too much meat and my husband wasn't a huge fan of whatever spices were utilized in the sauce. These 2 were just a sandwich & a small quesadilla with nothing accompanying. When the quesadilla was served, we were asked if he wanted mild or hot sauce or sour cream, which he agreed & received a small cup of each.
Service was very good and attentive. Not sure we would return unless I wanted to go back for the fried plantains which they still have on the menu & remember enjoying last time. read more