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    El Barrio

    4.5 (1k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    BEEF BARBACOA QUESADILLA
    Lyn D.

    A chill night with friends began at El Barrio, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Beef Barbacoa Quesadilla, and it was so good, juicy, flavorful, and generously portioned. The juices were literally dripping from the quesadilla, and it was so big that you will definitely be full by the time you finish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space isn't huge, but it has a nice, quaint atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We did have to wait for a table, but since we were at the downtown location, we decided to get a few steps in while we waited. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely go back again.

    Chicken Quesadilla with street corn
    Campbelle W.

    I love El Barrio, but hadn't been here in a while due to trying all of the new great spots in Bham! I got the house margarita, the seasonal guacamole (yum), and the chicken quesadilla with street corn. Everything was delicious and our server was attentive and friendly! Thanks for a great meal El Barrio!

    Chicken Quesadilla with Elote Asado - Small
    Rollin C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place! Apparently before two other places opened down in the area you couldn't get in. Has a very comfortable neighborhood feel to it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the El Barrio top shelf margarita - it was fine. I must shamelessly admit that I drink enough margaritas to know the really good ones . However, my Chicken Quesadilla with Elote (street corn) was very, very yummy! I would go back the next time I'm in town!

    Queso Fundido, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and warm chips
    Iseo Y.

    I was there today for lunch with friends to celebrate birthday, it's been a long time since I've been here last, as I remembered back then they serve a fish with red sauce and has plain banana, but sadly, they do not have that anymore. We ordered the appetizers chips with guacamole, pico de gallo and queso fundido dips, they are delicious especially guacamole, for my meal, I ordered Masa Roasted Trout, it was delicious the fish is a little crunchy on the outside which I love and all the trimmings in it. Service and the server is Superb she's very knowledgeable and attentive! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is good as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] BTW, the plantain banana chips is a hit! This place is definitely on my list to go to!

    Faye Y.

    Food first, thoughts after... Oh my goodness. This was delicious. The ingredients were so fresh and the flavors were good. The sopa seca was spicy but delicious. I asked for hot sauce don't think I added any. The guacamole was perfect. Good texture and kept getting compliments from the table. Good portion of shrimp in ceviche and another dish. The service was noticeably amazing. They were always there and always trying to clear things not needed. The waitress was really nice and considerate. Loved our time here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Spacious and colorful interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Beef Quesadilla
    Sarah H.

    The food and drinks were good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was more so impressed with the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a great place for a girls' night. It's not my first choice for Mexican food but it is good and worth a try.

    Potato Taquitos Barrio Chicken & Rice Soup
    Tina H.

    My favorites were the chicken and rice soup and the potato taquitos. The beef quesadilla was also great, and the service truly stood out. Our server helped us split the entrée and boxed our leftovers with extra sauce. Such thoughtfulness was definitely a highlight of El Barrio. Having to pay for chips and salsa was a bit of a downside, but we still really enjoyed dinner and plan on coming back. The pomegranate margarita was just as good as one you'd find at any bar, and I'd highly recommend it.

    Destiny F.

    This was my first time here. It was ok. Not sure if I will go back again. The quesadilla had a nice taste it was packed. The queso was very good. We walked in and didn't have to wait long at all.

    Strawberry Tres Leches
    Heather B.

    We heard lots of good things about El Barrio and since we were in the downtown area, we decided to check it out ourselves... So glad we did! Being downtown, parking is not always the greatest, but it was a lovely evening for walking less than a block to the restaurant. It was a Saturday evening so there was a little wait, but we were able to sit outside and have a drink while we waited. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once inside, the place was dimly lit, really loud with music and very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And for having unisex bathrooms, those were surprisingly clean as well. Our waitress was great, I wish I could remember her name... but I do know she was from Cali. We ordered a couple of strawberry margaritas, which were just your basic drink, but still refreshing. Started off with a basket of chips, salsa and fundido. This is considered an appetizer, so no freebies here. The chips were fresh and warm, the salsa had a nice flavor and the fundido was ok according to the kiddo. We had the grilled shrimp tacos with rice and beans. You had to assemble your own tacos tonight, and order rice and beans separately as the taco plate had no sides, but all delicious.... Beans had a nice kick, the shrimp tacos were missing something in my opinion, but not sure what. We also had the best shrimp quesadilla we ever tried. It has overly stuffed and cheesy with wonderful lime cream sauce to go with it. This entree was a huge hit all around and it did come with a side, so no extra charges. To finish off dinner, we all shared the strawberry tres leches and OMG... Absolutely the best we have had in a while. Too bad it's seasonal. Over all, great experience and would definitely g

    Menu side two
    Steve C.

    Been here several times. I was there during a weeknight and, not unlike any other time that I have been here it was packed at 5:30 PM. That being the case, I took an open seat at the bar ordered a drink and then food. They have a full bar here and the craft drafts are now limited to only five although they have several canned beer options. It was Tuesday night, so it was Taco Tuesday night, which meant tacos were $3.75 each. I ordered a couple tacos, chips and salsa, queso, guacamole, and rice & beans. Everything was fantastic, especially the fresh guacamole and chips. I wasn't a fan of the rice and beans, the rice had a odd flavor to it that I was not digging.

    Gulf Shrimp Quesadilla
    Lindsay S.

    Came here for a lunch with some coworkers. We parked on the street - I didn't drive thankfully, so I didn't see if there was an official parking lot nearby. Service was good and pretty fast. We ordered the queso and guacamole for appetizers and I especially loved the guacamole. I got the Gulf Shrimp Quesadilla and it was pretty good. Seemed like fresh ingredients, maybe a little skimpy on the shrimp. The food is definitely not "cheap Mexican" or the typical "taco/burrito/quesadilla with refried beans and rice" plate, which is more common in my area. Solid four stars overall. I'd probably come back, but I might try something different.

    Al Carbon
    Andrew R.

    We stopped in for a light lunch and shared the bean dip, pico de gallo, and al carbon tacos. The al carbon tacos were absolutely slamming, and the bean dip turned out to be a standout surprise--the smokiness really elevated such a simple dish. There's a lot more on this menu I want to explore, so a return visit is definitely in order.

    Mole
    Rachel B.

    GET THE MOLE!! im so picky when it comes to mole. i absolutely LOVED their twist on it. it wasn't super rich like a traditional mole, but sooooo flavorful.

    Al Carbon

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    Came in craving a salad... sadly it was just drenched with dressing and pretty bland. The chips and salsa were great though.

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    Server was terrible and food was not the best . Server made faces as if she really DIDN'T want to wait on US.

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