very good quality, authentic and fresh Mexican. In my opinion it's second only to Barrios but their…read moreprices reflect accordingly as they're a little lower in comparison. The inside is extremely clean and well kept and with a small stage in a corner of the restaurant I'm assuming they must have live music at times. The overall aesthetic, layout and ambiance has room for improvement but in my opinion their very friendly staff, affordable menu and excellent Mexican cuisine more to than makes up.

This little hole in the wall stood out for the fact they have worked hard to turn a…read more"backrooms-esque building" into a solid little southern Mexican restaurant. They have a lengthy menu with a TON of options and the food definitely tasted like it was made to order. Everything was piping hot and had solid flavor. The beer was cold and while my wife was trying not to hold the fact they serve Pepsi against them a Diet Coke would've made it a five star experience. The carne asada fries were missing some pico as it's just meat, cheese and fries but aside from that everything was well-seasoned and legit. I had some taquitos and they were good and served with a guacamole salad. Solid little spot we'd revisit if we were in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to travel here for the food.

We were coming home from a long day of driving and found this place along the way. To say it is…read morethe best Mexican restaurant food I've ever had would be an understatement. Everything was epic. We started with chips and salsa and beer. I wish I could remember the name of the young man who served us because he was a very good bartender and server. I ordered three different tacos and man, oh man! The cauliflower taco was hands down the best taco I've ever eaten. The lengua taco was just as good. The seasoning and accompanying veggies were the perfect ingredients for these tacos. The Baja shrimp tacos were good too, but not off the charts like the other two. The street corn was seasoned nicely and I enjoyed each and every bite My husband, who doesn't really like or eat Mexican food ordered the Philly Steak and Cheese burrito with rice and beans. He ate all of it, so I know it had to be good. We are already making plans to return, although it's over an hour away from our house. I'm excited to try other items. Barrios, thank you for the great food, the clean bar, and the excellent food. We look forward to seeing you again! And, we were aware of the upcharge for using a credit card, so there were no surprises as mentioned in other reviews.

It's time to update my review from 2 years ago! Yes, Barrios, you have a dedicated fan now! Since…read moremy last review, lots has changed about this place and only in a good way! They added an outdoor, dog-friendly patio and a new bar inside. Each time I've come now, that place has been clean and inviting! The service has been great - prompt, attentive, and friendly. But as a taco-loving Texan who now resides in TN, I have to say this is the BEST Mexican food in town. They have the best salsa, margaritas, and everything I've ordered, from tacos to brunch items to green chili has been yummy! While the salsa has been toned down for the 'can't handle the heat' locals - just ask your server for something else with more spice. They will accommodate you. There's some salsa Verde and tomatillo salsa that has a bit more kick and is my go-to! And they have corn tortillas too - you can just ask them to swap them out for the flour if that is your preference. I promise, my partner and I have hit just about every Mexican place in OR - and he even agrees, Barrios is where it's at!

Needed a place to stop for dinner and this tucked away Mexican restaurant did not disappoint. The…read moreservice was quick and the salsa bar was unique and very yummy. Would stop in again if I was in the area.

The food is super fresh and tasty! Chips are hot and they have a nice salsa bar…read more Cleanliness leaves alot to be desired. Our waiter was very friendly Fajitas were great as was the cheese sauce in the enchiladas. We will return.

We were here yesterday for the first time. The food was horrible. I had a chicken taco salad and my…read morehusband had fish tacos. The chicken and fish had no flavor. The taco shell was horrible. My husband had a side of refried beans which were awful too. The salsa that came out with the chips tasted like tomato sauce and ketchup. I had three bites of my food and left the rest. Honestly, I have never had worse Mexican food In my life. I've also never left a restaurant not eating my food. I gave them two stars because the staff was friendly. I honestly don't know how this place is open and has customers. I'm seriously astounded. :/

Great service. Decent Mexican food but not Chicago. I recommend while in Knoxville, tn.read more

We eat Chinese and Italian, but mostly Mexican restaurants. We live about 30 minutes out of town…read moreand discovered it by accident. Honestly, I was worried, there was 2 cars in the lot. We walked in and it was very clean, decor was nice. We sat down, and quite a few more families came in. I get nervous if there aren't many people, but food was great. They had a few dishes I had not seen in any other restaurant, and I normally don't try new things, but it sounded good, so I tried it. It was great, I will go back for sure. We had margaritas, they were good to. We had frozen type, and the food was fresh and sizzling when it came out. I think our waitress was new because she couldn't answer some of the questions we asked about a couple of dishes. The food was flavorful and it was nice to see so many different dishes to order. The prices were normal.

This has become my favorite Mexican Restaurant in Knoxville. It is the only restaurant with a dish…read morethat i prefer to get. Pollo Jalisco, which is grilled chicken, onions, hot salsa, cheese sauce, rice, beans, and Tortillas. Also they have delicious fajitas for a fair price. the staff are very friendly, and i love the decor of the restaurant. they added a patio area so there is also outdoor dining. definitely give them a try, you wont regret it.

Well above average food. Little more $, but better quality and good sized portions…read more Fast, good service

Foo and service as AMAZING, so clean and cute, this is definitely our new spot! Also the drinks are…read moreso good

The shrimp quesadilla is one of the best things on the menu (in my opinion)!…read more Service is always friendly and polite - the bearden hill location is my favorite of the three! Only downside is the small parking lot.

Had Soccer Taco delivered to work and it was just okay. The ground beef needed more flavor for…read moresure. They did give plenty of ingredients to build tacos, salad, or nachos, but the flour tortillas were all stuck together since they were warm. Overall, the food is just okay, but not something I would go out of the way for.

We randomly stumbled upon this restaurant while visiting Knoxville and we're so glad we did! The…read morefood was delicious, the prices were very affordable, and everything was well worth it. But what really made this place stand out was the service. Andy was hands down one of the best servers we've ever had. He was friendly, attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed from start to finish. Great food is always a plus, but exceptional service is what makes an experience memorable and Andy absolutely outshined even the great food. If we're ever back in Knoxville, we'll definitely be returning. Highly recommend!

Cute spot in market square! Conveniently located by a lot of cute little shops and restaurants…read more Came here on a sunny Thursday and it was a vibe. It got packed for dinner but good vibes. The quesabirria was my favorite. The enchiladas World Cup are a generous portion and you get different kinds of enchiladas! Great service! Waiters were super attentive and helpful. I recommend checking this spot out