El Barrio Restaurante is a fast casual Mexican & Latin eatery located at the New Brite Plaza in the former Uncle Ben space. The place is order at the counter and there is several open table seating.
The food menu features a selection of tacos, quesadillas, flautas, empanadas, papa rellanos, chicarron, and featured plates served from the hot & cold food bar behind the glass counter like oxtail, carne asada, chicken, beef & pork ribs, shrimp, Puerto Rican lasagna, cold sides, and desserts. The pricing seems fair.
I stopped by El Barrio for takeout recently. I ordered 3 Birria Tacos ($15 plus tax) which were made fresh to order and had tender slow cooked short rib in a birria broth, spices, melted cheese, cilantro & onions in warm grilled soft tortillas, limes, and dressing & consume for dipping provided. These birria tacos were really good and slightly messy to eat.
I would definitely stop back in again to try their offerings when I'm back in New Britain. read more