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Taco Barn

4.2 (24 reviews)

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Avocado Taco
Robert G.

These tacos are amazing! We ordered takeout so i can't really comment on Taco Barn's service or ambiance but I will mention that the tacos had unique flavors and were delicious. My only critique is that they were a bit pricey for what you get. Most taco spots are usually around $4 for a taco where Taco Barn is $5. I know it's only a slight difference but when you're ordering several, it adds up. Hope to check out the restaurant next time for a more extensive review.

Birria Taco with Consome
Sahira L.

First time coming here after the change from Dr.Duffs to Taco Barn and I have to say I am a fan. The tacos were delicious and the food came out very quickly. I ordered a fish bowl to share with friends and it was delicious as well. The nachos serving was massive and was unable to finish it but good for leftovers. Our waitress was wonderful she was very attentive, very positive, and also gave recommendations. The ambience of the place has changed drastically from when it used to be Dr.Duffs it has more of a construction look to it, but much cleaner and more lighting than before, I am a fan of the change and surprised at how much better it turned out to be. I definitely will be back it's a great place to hang with friends!

Amazing birria tacos. The best I have ever had ! Side of queso for extra cheesy goodness.
Liz M.

We have always loved Dr Duffs and were sad when it closed but were psyched to see it reopen as the taco barn. Don't let the word taco deter you , there are regular tacos but also so many other kinds that you can find something you love. The inside is super cute and clean. The staff is very friendly. I forgot our servers name but she was so happy and took great care of us. We went on a double date and enjoyed the heck out of the chips and queso. Margaritas and many tacos. Prices are very reasonable , and you can have a nice time without breaking the bank. I had the Birria tacos and they were the best I have ever had. Def recommend taco barn for a fun date night , or dinner , or snack , or drinks. Anything !

Birria Tacos with Consumé
Samantha K.

We had been patiently awaiting the opening of Taco Barn since Dr. Duff's closed...and it was well worth the wait! We went on opening and have been 5 or 6 times since. I feel so lucky to live down the street from here. Best of all, they are SO affordable. I don't feel quietly eating out when we go here. So far, the Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a must-try. They're my favorite and I get them every single time I go. Their iconic Birria Tacos with consume are a must-have with any order. Their House Nachos are a huge shareable starter and well worth it , especially for a bigger party. Really, everything is good. The service is always great! Every server we've had has been so friendly and attentive. My ONLY "critique" is the benches aren't finished, so the wood is just a taaad rough, but that should not deter anyone from going here. Just a small detail I hope they consider improving in the future. Nonetheless, they are a HUGE improvement from the stools they had when it was Dr. Duff's. Otherwise, Taco Barn has such a unique, youthful, and chill ambiance with the wooden features all over and gorgeous Edison string lighting along the ceiling. Go here!!

House Nachos

Amazing food and service! My boyfriend and I came here for a low-key date night and it was so much fun! Staff were so welcoming and fun to banter with at the bar. Dinner was exactly what we were looking for: good cheap bar food! Definitely will be going back!

16 oz Pineapple Margarita
Steavi S.

Love the new decor of the place, its cleaned up well. Food was very good, nachos were a good portion size. The drinks were great! Gives a bit of a dive bar vibe, as they only served with plastic utensils, plastic cups for regular drinks, and paper plates. I had the bacon chicken ranch tacos, and my guest had the Birria tacos. Id come back again.

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Excellent food, loved the reuben tacos! Stacy our server was great and the atmosphere nice. Good spot to meet up with friends.

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Creative combinations with too notch ingredients. Cool relaxed vibe. Good service and drinks.

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Food was great! Margaritas were awesome! And the staff was so nice and helpful. 10/10

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Easy to find restaurants ~ plenty of parking~ inside has red decor with some Christmas decorations…read moreleft around but still clean with plenty of seating. The menu is very prominent and easy to read. Order at the counter and pay, and the food will be brought to your table. Staff were bi-lingual which is always a plus~ I did notice that a bell must be rung if you need something because the server is mostly in the back probably working. I could hear from the back, the popusas being made! They were the best! Absolutely delicious ~ I ordered the the al pastor tacos. They were ok. Very greasy for my taste. Popusas were my favorite!

Rating: 4.3 Came to…read moretry for lunch. It's a small Mexican restaurant located in a plaza in Johnston. Parkings are available on the plaza. Inside is small with few seats and a counter where you place orders. It was not busy when we went so we placed an order and sat down. We got a homemade pineapple juice and few tacos including chorizo, steal, al pastor, and fish. Fish was not able to be ordered as single for some reason. Pineapple juice was tasty and natural so it wasn't too sweet. It was foamy maybe from blending with blender? The tacos were pretty good. Everything was seasoned well and came with some spicy sauce and lime. Personally I liked the chorizo and fish tacos the most. Steak/al pastor was a tad bit dry but wasn't bad. Service was good. Took a but for food to come out but I can tell they make a lot of things in the restaurant and prepares it after its been ordered. Overall, the place was good. It's a solid Mexican restaurant around the area. I can't say it's the best I've had though as there are a-lot of good competitors in RI. I would get chorizo tacos and their juice again if I come back.

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I was searching for a place with birria tacos in the area and found El Patrón…read more We started off with horchatas and the la chincona/el chincon drink (substituted with casamigos blanca instead of reposado because they ran out). The drinks were great! 7.5-8/10 We also tried the mexican street corn & birria tacos. I was a bit disappointed with the mexican street corn since it tasted and looked like the corn came straight out of a cab & was not fresh. It was seasoned well and had great flavor but I wish the corn had been fresh. 4/10 The birria tacos were pretty good. They came nice and hot, with consumé that complimented the tacos well for dipping. 7/10 Our server was attentive and kind. The restaurant was quite chilly due to the AC and our server was quick to change the temp on the thermostat for us. I would come back for the birria tacos and horchata.

Needed a spot to hit before making a trip home…read more Server was soft spoken but was nice and got our stuff out quick. Good service! Got tacos barria, street corn and some drinks the el Chingon and horchata. I liked that the tacos were crispy, filled and HOT. Definitely slapped some hot sauce in there and dipped in the soup. I was a tad disappointed it seemed like the street corn came from can corn (obviously not 100%) but seemed as such. You get chip and dip when you're seated the chips were really plane we put some salt on them. All in all it was straight: the place was freezing when we sat (don't get me wrong on a 100 deg day that would be amazing). Our server quickly turn down the air a bit. (I usually love it when AC blasting but not freezer cooler high haha) thank you would come back.

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I used to come here all the time when I lived in Providence. In the three times I've been back over…read morethe last few years, I've had a couple stellar experiences and one subpar experience. But I'm someone that believes anyone can have an off day so overall this place is really great. First and foremost, get the margarita. They are the best I've ever had. Also, get the tacos. Even as an app they're so great. I got the shrimp and a veg recently. I've enjoyed all of the entrees I've ever gotten. Honorable mention is the shrimp Diablo. Super spicy and delightful. The interior is warm, cozy, and a perfect combo of lit enough so you can see but dark enough to set a mood for spilling tea or flirting with your date. Equal parts good for girls night and good for date night. The not so great: I got flautas once and they fell flauta (haha). Also, it's sometimes a one man show so service can be slow especially if you need refills so be sure to order multiple drinks at a time, or better yet a pitcher. Street parking can be a real pain but sometimes you get lucky on a side street. Definitely worth a visit if you've never been!

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