This place, checked all the boxes and was actually one of my favorite stops when I was in Phoenix. It's in the downstairs basement part of the building and the decor is super cute. They have a great selection of tequila and other alcohol, the bartenders are friendly, and we happened to walk in when they were doing karaoke. One of the bartenders even participated in the karaoke which I thought was awesome. This place runs a tight ship and I will definitely be returning! read more

The 4 of us came here Saturday night and were able to get seating downstairs in a bout 10mins when another reservation didn't show up. The down stairs is more loungy with specialty cocktails and the upstairs is more of a casual more energetic vibe with drinks like margaritas. Jordan was an awesome server with great advice on the downtown area. I didn't like the Leche de pastichio. It was really creamy. I didn't like the Telesto, it was too sweet. I did like the Almendra Agria. I would get this again if I were downstairs or try the margaritas upstairs. I really loved the vibe upstairs. It feels like you are in Mexico. read more

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My buddies and I went to the downstairs bar for a couple drinks. Very dark and intimate vibe to it. The drinks were amazing as well. The servers recommended great selection on tequila for my friends who weren't too familiar! Will for sure be back. read more

Stylish spot to get a cocktail - loved the decor in the basement. Putting a bookmark here to grab a drink post-dinner! read more

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Overall, this was a good experience but not the best. The prices are high, the service is mid, and as agave and tequila place it was a very average. Our service took more than usual, but if you have the time it could be good. read more

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This place is all about cocktails and vibe. What more could you ask for? I have been a few times and gotten drinks aboveground and belowground, and I really dig how each experience feels so different. What is incredibly consistent is how good the drinks are. From a simple margarita to something more complex with a smoky mezcal, everything is truly delicious. It is the best mezcal stop in Phoenix, and while some of the drinks could tug a little on your pocketbook, it is worth it for the quality. I also spoke with the owner and got a little tour and learned that everything is independently sourced from Mexico, not going through a middleman or retailer that may not be fair to the artisan in Mexico. He said he'd rather pay more to be ethical. The owner has done an amazing job of respecting and celebrating Mexican culture without appropriating it, and that deserves a serious nod. read more

I've only been here twice but it's such a vibe and experience. Love ordering half shots to try the different tequilas. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly read more

Hands down the best place to get drinks in Phoenix. I may come off as bias but, the dark & intimate atmosphere, liquor forward cocktails, and the chill bartenders combined make for an exquisite night on the town. I'm obsessed with the place and cannot wait to try every mezcal they have! read more

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I had an opportunity to have a private tour by the owners. They took a lot of pride in all the details paying homage to the mezcal and tequila artisans harvesting the agave. Their interior design and lighting was awesome. And their margaritas were delicious! Looking forward to returning in the evening. read more

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The drinks at Barcoa are always amazing but I am BEGGING you, PLEASE BRING BACK THE PAPEL PICADO. That drink was by far the BEST one on the menu. I stopped in today with my best friend to have our usual drink and catch up, and when we found out the papel picado was no longer on the menu, it broke our hearts into a thousand pieces. Such a heartbreaking start to 2025. I wish I was being dramatic. ;) The drink that our server recommended instead was the El Chuki, and it was delicious! If any of my papel picado fans see this, go for it! It's still light, airy, and has a nice sweetness to it! Ambiance was great as always, great service, great drinks, just sad about the menu change. read more

Barcoa Agaveria- WOW. I had the immense pleasure of attending a hosted happy hour and meeting David (co-owner). The pride and thought that goes into every cocktail on the menu is impressive. David had something interesting to say about every single drink I ordered - even the $7 classic Canterino, which originated at roadside stands in Mexico. It's amazing how good tequila, fresh citrus, and Squirt can taste. The casual upstairs bar (deemed the Cantina) has a surprisingly great happy hour with $7 classic cocktails 4pm - 7pm every weekday. The bartender Ben took excellent care of us there before we headed downstairs to the elevated craft cocktail bar. I love mezcal, but I find that it's hard to get a balanced mezcal drink. Not at Barcoa- that's for sure. The cocktails are unique and thoughtful, inspired by dishes like elote and street tacos and containing fun ingredients like red cabbage liqueur. The bartender, Derek, was friendly and had great recommendations. I will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu (probably this Friday for happy hour. ) read more

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Drinks were great but how is it that 2 Hispanic women can't get to bar sitting when bar is OPEN? Completely disappointed with this place! Ridiculous. Next time we know better. We waited over 30min to go downstairs meanwhile everyone else not of color was going in. I finally got up & asked host and clearly pointed out what was happening, she said she would check. She finally came upstairs and told us we could go in. There was no multiple attempts to get our food order because we told them we were there for drinks only. My review is not the 1st one that points this out so I hope you guys work on this. Beautiful bar but sadly no equal treatment. read more

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If you're coming here for social dancing on Tuesday SKIP!!! If you're coming for overpriced drinks and rude staff then stay! The dance floor is too packed it's unenjoyable, they really should open the bottom floor again. Be prepared for 20% large gratuity tips and them having an attitude when you ask what tequila they have. Totally unwelcoming and never coming again! Seriously I could name 10 places in the valley with better dancing and better drinks. read more

Great atmosphere, great music, and great drinks?! The go to spot, mezcal drinks are made very well. You can taste the shot yet mixed well with the drink. Downstairs section is great for date night, less noisy but you have to arrive early or call and see if they offer reservations. Fills up quick. Sorry, I was more tipsy than I thought, will go back and take photos read more

Barcoa, Phoenix is the sexiest Agaveria in Phoenix right now. Celebrating its grand opening on January 22nd, this spot has something for everyone. Enjoy beautifully crafted Agave spirit cocktails or a flight of mezcal in the seductive downstairs bar. From the tiles to the bar stools, all products handmade and from Guatemala. Upstairs at the colorful bottle shop/cantina you can purchase Agave spirits to go, or have a house margarita for $8. The cantina shares space with Xico, a Latino and Indigenous art studio and gallery. Outside you will find colorful seating and a rotation of food trucks on the weekend, if you're hungry. Barcoa is located at 829 N. 1st Ave., Phoenix, Az read more

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I have to say I never had so much fun being taken to a back alley!! This bar has all the vibes and culture in a modern and fun way I wasn't expecting the atmosphere was above and beyond amazing everywhere you looked it was just fabulous!! I loved looking around, the staff was super kind!!! We went when had elote night and it was just all over a amazing time!!! 5 stars for a nice time for sure!!! read more

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It's a good night, I love the ambiance, the fact that I came in through the alley and they have reasonably priced tequila flights. Sam was our liaison to the bar. Very nice and very accommodating. When my tequila flight was delivered a gentleman accompanied her and explained every position of the flight. The presentation was amazing. I will definitely bring my people back. Especially my tequila lovers. read more

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Unfortunately stopped into Barcoa Saturday night. Had a group of 9 of us that all showed up at different times, group of 6 first than 3 arrived 20 mins later. First group orders in a normal bar setting mind you it's completely dead hardly anyone here. We order No food just drinks. After the downstairs bartender tells us not asks to sit in a private room, even tho we would have been fine sitting at the bar and the couch area. The same bartender (male with long brown hair in a bun and had a beard) made our stay so uncomfortable we all eventually left dissatisfied. Reason for the one star: His Horrible condescending attitude, weird vibes, and way he kept going over the menu like a robot reciting a script. Wanted to leave quickly after but he was upstairs talking to the bouncer I had to go get him to pay. Setting: In the room we sit in silence cause now we're in a weird social setting, the private room was nice, clean, and photo worthy, we see a single black sombrero hat hanging on the wall, just a normal black sombrero nothing extra special or grand, so one of the girls wanted to take a photo with it on. It's not nailed to the wall preventing you from wearing it we figured cool we can take photos with it. Bad idea, He says "is that the way that you really act when you go to restaurants? " okay our bad we put it back right away. Mind you half the group just left from Nobu 30 mins prior. We know how to act in restaurants settings. Comments like this from a already rude bartender, I was beyond frustrated After I ordered I received a weak under poured Montenegro and Mezcal on the rocks. Love when I order a 20 dollar cocktail and it comes out in a tiny shot glass. I work for a social media company that reviews restaurants and bars all over the valley and I always try and find the positive in places but this time the experience was way too bad not to say anything. The money I spent there was not worth it. I know he wanted us all in that room so he could charge us a big group 20% gratuity fee. I get it it's slow and you want to work at little as possible and get a big tip. Well my tip is come on Tuesday and dance and go to huaraches next door every other day of the week. read more

If you love margaritas, mezcalitas, trying new tequilas in a laid back environment the upper bar is for you. Happy hour has high-end tasting drinks for great prices. We will definitely be back!! read more

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As it was one said on one, of their Instagram post this is a very spirit forward place with people who are very passionate about what they're doing and serving. two stories, two different menus, but great vibes overall. If you're over 25 definitely a place to go and hang out and just vibe, not to mention the food truck outside is amazing highly recommend their Carnitas. read more

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Another great gem in an already great bar scene. However this place comes with amazing food trucks on the weekend. When an owner who is passionate about tequila and food opens up a space you must must try it. Drinks that are so delicious and so new to the pallet you can't believe it. Great location great ambiance great people and did I mention the drinks? I think I did but If not OH THE DRINKS read more

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Fun Place! Good drinks, great vibe. A little tricky to find for a suburban guy like me. I will go again!

Barcoa is always a vibe! They have two bars, I think serving different drinks, but I prefer the one upstairs. The servers are usually good, better to me upstairs. Downstairs gets a little questionable. The Carajillo is straight gas, absolutely LOVE that drink. But the food outside might take it. It might be the best mexican food I've had in Phoenix. read more

Very cool new bar! Outdoor/indoor seating and inside there is upstairs seating and downstairs seating with reservation only! Very cool vibe and all staff is very approachable and nice! Our drinks were great and the mezcal tasting was a nice touch! Will definitely be coming back for a drink. We didn't get to try the food truck meal but the long line speaks for itself! read more

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This is hands down one of the best places to go In Phoenix if you want to try a bunch of different agave spirits. They have a huge menu to choose from, it seems almost endless. They also have a different menu upstairs and downstairs. Upstairs has more cocktails and a food menu, and downstairs has more spirits. But the service both upstairs and downstairs is great. They almost feel like two different places when you go downstairs. Either way you should go check this place out! read more

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This place is super unique, you take some stairway down upon entering and end up in what feels like a tequila cave. The lighting is absolutely gorgeous as well as the wall decor and the whole menu is filled with nothing but delicious tequila drinks. Of course downtown Phoenix the parking was a little tough to find, but there is a paid parking lot right outside of the restaurant that was convenient. Highly recommend this restaurant for my tequila lovers only! read more

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Our tequila connoisseur (idk his name but he had long, beautiful, curly hair) was very attentive and very knowledgeable. If you're a tequila drinker, I highly recommend going!! I did the flask for two for $60, it was the perfect amount and we left feeling great! The vibe is real chill with modern decor. Just go quick!!!! read more

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okay hear me out..... I reviewed this place a couple weeks ago.... And fell in love. We've been coming here almost every weekend (and some week nights) since we discovered it, how could you not fall in love with the music? The atmosphere? The love that surrounds not only the building but flows through the crowd that circulates throughout the night? The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind. Provecho?!? Some of the most amazing tacos in the valley, and I'm a native to the area!! You have the ultimate weekend one stop shop when it comes to Barcoa. They set a very high standard for everywhere else in the community, thank you for having such a huge impact on my partner and I! You have our loyalty read more

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Did tequila tasting as a gift for my boo!! Grant was AMAZING and very knowledgeable on every single bottle and the origin and the families behind the tequila starting from the agave plant. My boo has been to many tastings around the world and he said this was the best by far and he was even more amazed that someplace so spectacular, with such a hand picked selection, was in the desert in AZ lol.. we were in AZ visiting for a golf tournament. Definitely will visit again. read more

Great ambiance and the drinks were delicious!! The vibe in the basement bar was sophisticated and fun. All the cocktails were really well balanced and delicious. read more

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We've been here a few times now since they opened. I love how the upstairs and downstairs have completely different feels. The upstairs have more basic drinks but downstairs has some great unique cocktails. Every single one we tried was delicious. My favorite one was the elote one. I can't wait to go back. read more

Amazing place, cool owners wishing them tons of success Can't wait to come back! Incredible tequila tastings and atmosphere! Very knowledgeable guys and fun place to hang out! read more

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There's a food truck on the outside with delicious food, I got bean and cheese mini chimis, sooo crispy and delicious! Outside was an area to sit and listen to the dj and the music is so romantic. Drinks were made to perfection! Bartenders service was so on par! read more

Wow. This place is great. Random location that impressed the moment I walked in. Feels like walking into a Mexican cantina Went with friends, all ordered different cocktails upstairs and loved them all. Listened to live music with two super talented singers on the patio (Tu Dia Maria). Then went downstairs and those drinks were next level. My favorite drink was The Padrino. Great night and service. Will be back for sure! read more

Came here Friday. We come here once or twice a week. Our bartender was un motivated when we asked about a certain tequila she didn't bother to check..it was very obvious she did not want to be at work. Wife ordered a margarita my god that was the WORST margarita I've had in a while. Paloma and margaritas don't taste like they use to. We loved this place. But plenty of other options in downtown Phoenix. read more

Heard and seen alot about this place so we decided to give it a try and were not disappointed. Lighter ambiance upstairs, darker chill ambience downstairs. Park in the parking lot TO THE NORTH, NOT the parking lot to the East. Parking lot to north will say "reserved" but that is ok. Trust me. The drinks were really good and the service was really nice! Limited selection on mixed drinks, but wide selection on tequila. Little pricey but not crazy. Try to reserve a spot or sit at bar. No guarantee bar seats will be open tho. read more

Amazing margaritas. The menu alone is true to the tequila history and the atmosphere is romantic laid back yet upscale. I'd highly recommend this place!! read more

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Service is always good, drinks are fun and top tier in the basement. Cantina is way too small but in nice weather the outside makes up for it. read more

Are you a lover of tequila? Then you HAVE to come to Barcoa they're easily my new favorite bar in Phoenix. The atmosphere is awesome, the drinks are great, & they have food vendors outside that you can order from and bring into the bar too! read more

Great atmosphere and good cocktails. Great to be able to hit the taco truck also if you need a snack