Amazing. Food was amazing and the bar staff was fun and professional. I ordered basic and it was amazing will order broader on menu next time. read more

Everything was excellent food, service and ambience. We ate out on the large patio replete with grackles and sparrows. Very enjoyable. We shared a combo beef and shrimp fajitas plate, which was more than enough for two people for lunch. I'm he only negative for me was that I had to ask for sour cream and it didn't come with shredded lettuce for the tortillas. Maybe they don't serve fajitas like that out West. Would definitely recommend read more

I forgot to take pictures but this was our second time at Barrio queen on Sunday 01/15/23. The first time around wasn't very good but I thought I'd give it another try. The service was good, the server had a large section and was handling it well and apologized for making us wait because they were short staffed which is understandable. The reason for the review is honestly the food. I got tacos, carne asada, carnitas, chicken cheese taco (forgot the name), and quesabirria taco plus rice and beans for my entree. For an appetizer I got the quesadilla with carne asada and the fundido. The good was definitely the quesadilla, actually really good and unique. The bad for the appetizer was the fundido, it seemed odd.. the cheese was just coagulated and an absolute mess. The taste was just ok. Then I move over to the tacos... the meat for the carnitas and carne asada looks like it had been left under a heat lamp for a LONG time. The food was dead and the carnitas was practically flavorless. I had to douse it in salsa to redeem it and even then it was disappointing. Same thing with the carne asada. The chicken taco I got though was juicy and full of flavor and was the only memorable thing about the food. My wife's chopped salad with chicken was also good. I didn't want to say anything to the server because I knew she was busy enough and you guys are short staffed but after this experience I don't think I'll be back. read more

This is a great spot for afternoon cocktails! First time at the Desert Ridge location. The decor is beautiful, very Frieda Kahlo/Day of the Dead chic. We sat at the bar and the bartender was really attentive. We tried the jalapeno margarita, the skinny margarita, the ginger fever and el pepino loco (jalapeno cucumber). They were not only delicious, but beautifully garnished. They all had special cocktail glasses too. The jalapeno margarita was my favorite, but I'm obsessed with jalapeno, so I'm biased. I also tried the classic Sonoran dog (bacon wrapped hot dog). It was good, heavy on the mustard. I've had them before with pico de gallo, and I think I like that better. It comes with fries, and it's only $8.00, a bargain! read more

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I've been coming here ever since it opened and the service and food is beyond top notch. Ask for Angel, he'll set you up with such a great experience!! read more

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Very cute restaurant and I was excited to see it opening closer to where I live! Just sad that the food wasn't quite up to par. They did just recently open though so I'd give it another try. The people working here are really nice, the highlight of our night was watching a man dance as he was making tableside guacamole haha, it was awesome. First they bring out chips and salsa. Salsa was pretty good by the chips were pretty bland, not my fave. For my meal I got the three different vegetarian tacos with a side of black beans. My sister got veggie tacos and French fries. I didn't care for the cactus taco or the poblano pepper taco, just didn't have a very good flavor, insides kinda slimy. The last one, I forgot what it's called, was pretty yummy. The jalapeño on top adds a kick! The beans tasted oddly soapy, I barely ate them. The fries were surprisingly the star of the show, they had the perfect amount of spice. They have discount tacos on taco Tuesday so the price was right! I think I will come back but now I know what not to order. read more

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Love this place, but my LORD, HAVE THEY GOTTEN CHEAP ON THE MARGARITAS!! ALL ICE NOW. Order one up and you get 2/3 of a glass. I know Covid was rough, but at $13 each, don't rip me off!! Bartending quality has plummeted. Tacos are outstanding still. read more

So a lot of the reviews mention 'new' location start up issues..... We got there early (grandma was with us) about 5 PM and took a table for 6 inside. We were seated immediately but told the patio was 45 min to an hour wait. So I can see the frustration there. Our waiter was not bad. After the first round of drinks, subsequent drinks showed up really quickly. And the food was REALLY GOOD for everyone. 5 of us got a verity of tacos with the 3 taco plate and I got the ARIZONA (green Chile marinated pork) Burrito, apparently a house specialty. It was exceptional. I would go back in a heartbeat, but I guess I would make it early!!! read more

Great service. Big portions. Nice atmosphere. Food was delicious! Ordered sangria, machete, table side guac, - which was interestingly topped with pomegranate seeds - carne asada burrito, and carne asada entree. Would definitely recommend read more

We've been coming to this Desert Ridge location for years, because it has always been outstanding. Couples, family, birthdays: it's been our "go-to" for consistently excellent food and service. We went for the first time in months last night and we felt we had gone to the wrong restaurant. New menu, food was very disappointing, from the chips that we had loved and craved to our entrees. We were shocked and saddened. We know it is under new management, but why take something that was so good and try to change it? Service was still excellent, so at least we were able to get in and out quickly. We won't be going back, and we are crushed. read more

I'm so excited that Barrio Queen has opened a location closer to home! I used to live in Old Town and Barrio Queen was one of our favorite date night spots. Now we have a new favorite up North to visit! I attended the launch party tonight and loved every minute! Walking in, you are immediately taken away from the hustle and bustle of desert ridge marketplace and enter this oasis filled with ambience and charm. A huge patio welcomes you with a large tree sweeping over the tables to make for a perfect al fresco setting. The inside is just as charming if not more. It's spacious and colorful, filled with plenty of tables, a large wrap around at with both indoor and outdoor seating and even a private tequila room perfect for entertaining a private party. The food. Oh the food. It doesn't get much better than the food at Barrio Queen! Whether it's the table side guacamole, the street tacos or one of their signature dishes, everything is excellent and the new location is no exception! The food was spot on and better with every bite. I personally love the street tacos and table side guacamole the best but I also love the enchiladas too. The staff was super friendly and I could tell the entire team has been a lot of work into making the launch, restaurant, experience, food and drinks excellent. They succeeded! I can't wait to visit again and again! read more

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Everything about Barrio Queen was 5 star quality! The food was unique and well presented. The service was top notch. Our server Emily prepared guacamole and educated the young ones about the process and ingredients. The happy hour was a great deal with good options for a tasty house Margherita and an excellent variety of tacos from which to choose. We loved the decor, the bar, they were able to accommodate our large group in an organized and timely manner. Barrio queen was awesome! read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Jose Angle was our waiter & took care of us on 1/1/23 :) Along with the amazing food he made the experience incredible!! We also watched him take care of others including a teen birthday party with genuine care, so nice to see & feel the positive energy & spirit - thank you read more

We placed an order for Holiday tamales and had them over Christmas. We were very happy with how the dozen tamales were carefully packed up for us with the various other items we ordered. I steamed them and to our disappointment, they were dry and there was too much masa. We ate two and honestly, will not be eating the rest. We were very disappointed, as we have had much better tamales from here in years past when we ordered them and also at another local favorite tamale store. We won't order from here next holiday season. read more

Disappointing experience last night at a typically good local restaurant. It was 50 degrees outside and the management had the windows and doors open the entire night. There was no where to go to keep warm. When asked to shut the garage size windows near us, management said they didn't want to cut off the people outside and "break the section". We all know they didn't want staff to have to 'god forbid' open and shut a door while carrying trays to keep customers comfortable. The entire restaurant inside was frenetic and more like a cafeteria than an enjoyable dining experience. If going choose the bar or the outdoor area, it's much more enjoyable. read more

Group of 7 on a Sunday afternoon. Everyone was happy with their food and drinks, no complaints. Surprising because some in my posse can be real finicky when it comes to Mexican food. Service was friendly and prompt. Margaritas were decent. read more

My family and I chose Barrio Queen over a few other Mexican joints because of the wonderful reviews and menu items . The restaurant is beautiful and the five of us didn't have to wait to be seated. I was excited to see grilled elotes on the menu! We ordered our drinks and opted for the table-side made guacamole to accompany our chips and salsa. The chips were over cooked and bland, but the salsa and guac were on point! Between us, we ordered the carnitas, carne asada and chorizo tacos, carne asada and the burrito verde. All of the food was good, not great, and the elotes were room temperature. We had to ask for our drinks to be refilled. I don't think we'll be back any time soon. read more

Excellent dinner tonight at Barrio Queen. Our server, Angel was amazing. He gave excellent feedback on the menu and drink menu. Meal was superb. I will be back and I will request Angel to be our server. Can't wait to try the Paloma next time. read more

First time trying this restaurant although I've been wanting to for the past year. My husband and I opted to sit at the bar and we shared the nachos. I also had the skinny margarita, which was probably the best I've had in a long time. The nachos had green chili pork which was very tasty. The chips and salsa was also very good, and the service was fantastic. read more

We've been waiting for something halfway decent in our hood! We went here for lunch today and this place did not disappoint. The staff was on top of it. Although the waitress was a little slow, she was apologetic and the manager was wonderful and checked on us as well. They were very accommodating with my food allergy too. I really really hope this place keeps it up! Great ambiance and great food! Can't wait to get back there this weekend to try the margaritas! So we went back last night. Complete disorganization. We waited 20 minutes for a drink at the bar (and there were at least 10 bartenders behind the bar) and then once we were seated it took 30 min to get drinks, another 30 to get an appetizer and then we waited 20 more min for a round of drinks. I told the waitress to forget the last round and bring our check but instead after 10 minutes, she brought us our drinks that we cancelled, THEN brought our check and charged us for the drinks! Total Shit-Show. I totally get that it was the first Friday but OMG they've got to get it together! Tons and tons of staff roaming around aimlessly and nothing getting done. Chips, salsa and appetizer were good so I'm leaving 3 stars. We will wait a couple of months to try it again and hopefully I can go back to a 5 Star review. Don't blow this Barrio Queen! Train your hostesses, bartenders, servers and managers! read more

Barrio Queen - Shrimp Ceviche! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I'm so happy that The Barrio Queen has opened up at Desert Ridge! We usually go to the Barrio Cafe but this one is so much closer to home. We were there on October 25th for lunch. We arrived early and got great seats on the patio. The hostesses and servers were all very nice and efficient. The food is the best upscale Mexican food in town! We ordered the ceviche and the guacamole, they were great. We will certainly be returning for dinner. My girlfriends and I are already planning to become regulars. They must have a great happy hour, a few days later I was driving by and the whole place was packed! Since they've only been open for about 2 weeks, give them some time to get their rhythm. read more

Barrio Queen - Ceviche and guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is located in a large outdoor mall area. It is a large place its self. There is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. It was later in the evening so we opted for outside to enjoy the more mild temperatures. It took a little while for our server to come by our table. Once she did, she was quite nice and helpful. We started with drinks. I chose the El Rey. It is El Tesoro Anejo Teqila with Extase XO Orange Cognac, fresh lime juice and Azunia Organic Agave Nectar Syrup. It was pretty good. The flavors blended together nicely. I enjoyed every sip. It is a premium drink and priced as such, so it is more for sipping. We started with the Coctel de Elote. It comes in a bowl off the cob which is very convenient. The corn is topped with butter, mayo, aged cotija cheese, Mexican hot sauce and lime. It was blah. There was a lot of water in the bottom of the bowl and that washed the ingredients off of the corn. It also diluted the mayo and butter. Consequently there was very little flavor. For my meal I chose the three taco option. They have a lengthy list of taco options. Definitely something for everyone. I chose the Chorizo, Carne Asada Chorizo Y Queso and the Carne Asada Y Huevo. They were all ok. None were bad, but none were remarkable either. I would go back here for drinks but maybe not for a meal. You do get chips and salsa for the table too. The chips were good and the salsa was decent. read more

We had the best time. Angel is a fantastic server. Service was above and beyond. We would recommend Barrio Queen 10/10. Very family friend. Please go visit and request Angel as your server. read more

Amazing food! Amazing service! The best restaurant at this mall. Jose Angel our server was great you should definitely ask for him. Amazing authentic Mexican food with a very cute chain restaurant vibe. Definitely recommend this place. read more

This place was the place to be on a Saturday night. Very busy. The service here was not what I was expected. When we got our food, my husbands order was wrong. He is trying the plant based thing right now and ordered the vegetarian protein bowl. They brought him The chicken protein bowl. Our server never came back to check on us so my husband ate it anyway. I had to flag someone down to refill mY water. Now onto the food... the only complaint is the chips, I did not like them at all. The salsa was really good. I got the queen enchilada. They were good. My husband said his bowl was ok but if he was going to end up eating meat he would have rather gotten something much better. Anyway, give this place a try. You'll prob like it but I think like us, it a place I don't need to go back to. read more

This place is okay. Service is always nice, but I haven't found a single food item that I actually like. Also, it's pretty expensive for what you get, and everything is an extra cost. read more

First visit tonight. Not impressed. Checked in. Told 45 min wait and they took my phone # to text me when ready. I had to ask if there was somewhere to wait and yes the whole patio. Ok let people know! Drink: Got a sangria while waiting. It came with no fresh fruit as advertised..none. it was a glop of mango puree in the bottom of the glass topped with wine. Food: chips too thick. Salsa just ok. Burritos came..wrong order and cold. Sent back. New ones sent out..cold again. No green sauce to be found on either one. Rice and beans not included. sold separately! $3 each extra! Service: lacking. Server too busy with a table of 6 making guacamole and drinks at the table. Really should have someone else specified to do that. Our server really only took our order and brought the check. I was really excited to try this place because of the history but it was really disappointing . read more

I've enjoyed Barrio Queen for years and sadly I think it turning into yet another casualty of the times. I don't mind paying for good quality food but our most recent experience was terrible. One of our fav's the Barrios Pollo burrito. The one's we just got were like soup on the inside with less quality and quantity of protein than I get from a frozen meal. It was terrible and for $18???? We felt taken and probably won't be back. read more

Just ate here and Angel was amazing! Great service and even better food! He chose the best margaritas and even brought my son a special dessert, he knew exactly what we needed. Don't walk, run to Angel! read more

If you love Mexican culture and food like I do, this place is for you! The walls are adorned with "Dia de los Muertos" sugar skulls, the drinks are overflowing with tequila, and the burritos are enough to feed three people. Plan on waiting a long time if you're going on a busy night, but there's a large patio with drinks. The Caldo Tlalpeno is AMAZING. I can't wait to be sick, so I can go in for a big bowl. The tacos are small, so if you're not too hungry, this is the perfect bite at the right price. Try the Cochinota Pibil. Like I said, I you're really hungry, get a burrito. The Arizona burrito has a great green Chile pork! I LOVE sweet, fruity drinks, and the Toloache is a slam dunk. read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Waited over 10 minutes to see a server after we were seated on the patio, place wasn't busy at all there were maybe 2 couples around us. Chips were stale and greasy and the appetizers we ordered were nothing special. The chorizo queso came out hard as a rock. overpriced as well :/ probably won't be back. Sad for such a great location. read more

Waitress was wonderful and anticipated all of our needs before asking! Food and drinks were amazing and the atmosphere had a great vibe. Can't wait to go back! read more

Our waiter Angel was more than spectacular to us! One of the best experiences I've ever had, my entire family had a wonderful time! Best waiter here! read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food and drinks. I particularly like the pomegranate guacamole! The seating outdoors and indoors is nice.

Our dinner was really yummy. The bartender, a young man was so nice and made great drinks! Our server Angel was amazing!!! He always is! (He's served us many times before!) My biggest issue are the girls in the front. They are young and have absolutely no customer service skills, they're young girls on a power trip and they're simply rude. I think they need training and some guidance as to how to address customers and manage these wait lines. read more

Arrived about 6:45 and were told the wait was 45 minutes so we sat at the bar to get a drink. The bar seats were dirty and it took about 5 minutes for the bar tenders to come over. They cleaned the area and we got our drinks. After an hour of waiting we were seated. We had no server or chips/salsa until we flagged a server down after 20 minutes of sitting there. He apologized and said he wasn't our server but would help us. We ordered the table side guacamole and our dinner. The guacamole came already made and was not table side nor was any of it mixed up, looks like they just threw it all in the bowl. At the same time as our guacamole our food was there (literally 5 minutes after we ordered). The food was good but you can tell everything is pre-made which shows since we got it so fast. We have been to this location before about 6 months ago and it was fantastic service and food. This time the food and service were average at best. read more

I absolutely love the atmosphere here. Personally I'm not a fan of the skeletons yeah I understand it as a cultural symbol and appreciate how the restaurant has it in a light and playful manner. The patio is absolutely gorgeous. While inside is modern and chic. Every time I come here I must have the guacamole my server Justin had made it absolutely perfect this past Friday. And I can honestly say I have not had a unpleasant item from the menu yet. The variety of food is vast and reasonably priced. Alcoholic beverages can be a bit pricey as expected in this area but other than that this this place is always been top notch. You're guaranteed to have a good time. read more

Barrio Queen - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food and drinks were outstanding! The desserts were finger licking good!! We got the Tres Leches and the Oscuro Dulce (Mexican Chocolate Cake)...sorry no pictures on those; we are sweets people and just dug into them before we remembered to take the picture! Service was great! Our server, Angel, was very friendly and attentive to all of our needs considering the restaurant was extremely busy! Kudos to Angel and thank you for the great service! read more

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Scott, the bartender is super friendly and very helpful with menu selections. The Queen Cooler is to die for! Also the Queen Enchiladas with chicken or shrimp are mind-blowingly delicious. We will be back again and again. I would have to say tho, the weak link was the "host" staff. Not very hosty. Jussayin. read more

Best chips and salsa in town. We go for Taco Tuesday. The street tacos and some of the best I have ever eaten. Carnitas street tacos are our favorite from there. Server Jasmine is the best and we like when she is our server. Friendly, fast and always goes above and beyond with great customer service. read more