Barrio Social is being slept on. My girlfriend and I were in town for the GoPro Games, and we promised each other we were only eating at local spots. Barrio Social absolutely delivered. The menu is exquisite. The service is world class. Joshua H. was incredibly knowledgeable about both the cocktail and dinner menus, and helped make the entire experience feel dialed in from start to finish. We had the Pappardelle pasta and the pan-seared cod. Both were delicious, but let me be very clear: that cod is due up for a Michelin nod. No bullshit, it was the best prepared piece of fish I have ever had. This place is a hidden gem. Grab a table on the patio by the awesome firepit! You would be doing yourself a genuine disservice by not sharing a meal here. read more

Terrible terrible terrible service and the owner is a b**** I wouldn't come here if you gave me free food. Our Burgers all came red and bloody? They kept making all these excuses they ran out of burgers my daughter waited till we were all done and we were still waiting for her Burger the owner had the nerve come over and say she should pay for her burger after they said she would get it for free she said I'm the owner? Who the hell cares? You should care about your customers. And you shouldn't own a restaurant because you suck at customer service. read more

Raul and his team were so wonderful today! After a long hike up the mountain our kiddos were going berserk, and Raul effortlessly took care of us as if there were no upsets at all. As if that wasn't enough, the food is truly amazing! Vail baby, need I say more? Believe me, stop by, try, say hi :) David Kanefsky Insurance Agency read more

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Great service, great food and great drinks, i had the cold avocado and shrimp soup and the espresso martini. The atmosphere is really nice, but it is not a michelin star for it to have michelin prices. A little overpriced. read more

Great food and service. We had the avocado soup, gazpacho, and watermelon salad to start. Those were our favorites. We enjoyed the bread and dipped it into our olive appetizer, otherwise the bread could have probably used a side of olive oil. Snapper was good and Brussels sprout side was great. Most importantly for us, we didn't need a reservation and were able to grab a table on a Saturday without planing ahead. Love it. read more

Had great dinner twice over last month at Barrio. The zarzuela soup, equivalent to italian chiopino is a great choice. Have tried several of starter plates, overall they offer a variety of seafood and meat options that can please anyone in your group. Their sangria is refreshing and both desserts we tried so far were excellent, chocolate mouse and tiramisu. Will be back for dinner on next Vail trip. read more

The location of this restaurant is gorgeous. It's in Vail, Colorado. I'm from NY. I thought the food was well prepared. However, not sure if it was the shrimp we ordered, but both me and the person I was dining with were a bit sick afterwards. I wonder if the shrimp might have been stored for too long ? Other than that, everything tasted delicious. Service was excellent. My waiter was attentive. The price was very high, but again, it's because of the location. If you want cheap food, I would not come here. read more

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The food was fantastic but for the price, the service was terrible and the bathroom didn't even have paper towels. C'mon, if you want to charge those prices, you gotta have decent service and a way for people to wash their hands. read more

Unethical and unknowledgeable for allergies and dietary restrictions. If you have an allergy, do not dine here. I have celiac disease, I mentioned this several times to the host and waiter: I ensured they understood it's a severe gluten allergy that I cannot have any cross contamination with, this establishment assured I would be safe and they would find gluten free items I could eat safely. After serving me a seafood dish, and confirming it was gluten free, they told me they used gluten free soy sauce, I asked one more time. They checked again and "realized" there is wheat in soy sauce apologized for serving me a dish with gluten, soy sauce, specifically. After this, they charged us for our meal. The least they could do was compensate us for the 3 items we ordered. Never have I had an experience like this, I will not dine or recommend people to dine here again. read more

we've been coming to vail for YEARS. a couplecredtsursnts have been in this spot. once barrio came in we were praying it would make it. IT HAS! and for all the expected reasons of a restaurant. food is probably my favorite here in vail. i know everyone says that but this is a gem. none like it. great food and great cocktails. congratulations! read more

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This was our 2nd or 3rd time at Barrio, my wife and daughter love it. I could take it or leave it, the food in Vail, in general has declined in quality since COVID. My daughter and I both had red snapper, which was pretty good. It was served on top of some kind of giant lima beans, which were great. My wife had the whole bronzini (one of our favorite dishes), but it was somehow deboned before cooking and was a little dried out. It was also a very small fish for $62. read more

Pricey. We just got appys and drinks and dropped a fair amount of money. The bartender, Silvio, who served us was awesome and introduced us to a crazy Croatian concoction of red wine with coke. Definitely an off menu item that made for a really fun and unique experience. And don't knock it until you try it. The squid ink with the calamari was too over the top for me and actually detracted from the dish. The fried goat cheese croquetta was really good along with the brussels sprouts. read more

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People who visit Vail often already knew this, but on our first visit we discovered there's a bit of a situation with the restaurants and especially on Sundays. Though there are a number of upscale dining options, they follow hours that are intuitive to the area but not necessarily to first time visitors. After a long day of traveling, we were eager to get in there, see Vail Village, and grab a bit to eat. Barrio Social was one of the few places actual open and serving more than ski aprés. We were delighted with our entire meal. The potatoes, shrimp, and scallops were well prepared, seasoned, and plated. The dining area is beautifully decorated, and even though there were not many people in it was very enjoyable. The cocktail menu was strong, too. We had great service and were happy to have come across this restaurant. read more

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Food was good but super over priced I asked for 2 hot black coffee refilled once $26.... Mind you it was the size of an espresso shot. Food portions were small but delicious. Service was 7.8/10 we asked for Spanish specific dishes nothing he suggested was a Spanish dish seemed uneducated on Spanish dishes. I would expect for an expensive restaurant they would be knowledgeable. He was very nice and constantly checked on us read more

Went here for dinner with two others. We got three appetizers to share: the watermelon salad, patatas bravas, and fried crab. All were absolutely delicious and had great serving sizes so we could all share. For the entree, I got the black cod and highly recommend it. The whole plate felt carefully curated and went together beautifully. Also got the white wine sangria: great as well. Finally, we finished off with the chocolate mousse for dessert, which was an excellent way to finish the evening. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the food was brought out at the perfect times. We sat outside, which was lovely, especially with the view of the village. I would love to come back here and try more. They have a menu with lots of options, and I know I can trust the food to be amazing. Highly recommend. read more

This is not a family-friendly restaurant. We felt unwelcome. If you are looking for a relaxed, welcoming dining experience for your family, this is not the right choice. I strongly recommend this spot for adults only and would advise families to look elsewhere. read more

The food was very unique and super flavorful! The staff was very efficient and gave great recommendations for the food choices that were to die for. read more

My husband and I hadn't been to this spot before and we loved it! The items from La Bottega on their menu, combined with their unique menu, make for a wonderful variety of things to choose from. Hell, we liked it so much -- the food, the service, the ambiance -- that we came back multiple times in our two week stay! Situated right on Meadow, you can sit on the patio and people watch, stare at the beautiful mountains, or enjoy their luxe and lovely interior. We sat outside each time because, well, why not! My favorite dishes were the tartare and the chorizo croquets -- god, I wish I could ship myself some of those croquets! The gnocchi was delightful as well, which I got on a whim, and my husband couldn't get enough of the La Bottega steak and cheese. When we get back to the mountains, we will definitely be back! read more

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Good selection of Spanish tapas. Delicious, large portions, attentive service and a great patio in the main Vail village. Since it's tapas everyone can find something they like. Damn, they serve whole roasted Branzino. Love it. read more

Disappointing. Beautiful restaurant space, but the food was pretty bad. We ordered three tapas - the mussels, tuna tartare, and beet salad. The mussels and the beet salad were really lacking in flavor - very blah. The tuna had good flavor, but was cut poorly. Many pieces had sinewy sections that made it unpleasant to eat. Our waitress was nice, but the restaurant was understaffed and service was very slow. read more

Do NOT sit in the back room. Loud, brightly lit - felt like high school cafeteria box room. Do not agree to a res if u have to sit here. Service: started amazing...ended awful. Too much too early....needed flags and sirens to pay the bill. Food: Scallops-ok. Lamb Chops-very good. Duck-ok. Octopus-awful. Chewy, semi-warm, with cold Yukon potato foam - if you are fan of poorly prepared dishes - this is your jam. All was overpriced, even for Vail. Wine...only from Spain and way overpriced. Good selection....but... 20% auto tip. Sorry....im not paying 20% on a $150 bottle of wine and poor service. Love when I tell the waiter service was bad and I am not tipping 20%, he gave the snotty look. Dumb...that cost him another $10. read more

Absolutely Outstanding! I've eaten a lot of great food but this is honestly one of the best meals I've had in a long time. If you like authentic recipes and simple food done right. This is your spot. They are new but the flavors are developed and authentic. The Shakshuka was to die for. Ask for some fresh grilled bread on the side to scoop... a freakin mazing. It's great to share. The cheese plate selection are on point. The empanada was so dialed in. Not to spicy. Hints of natural sweetness and a little punch from the spices in the Charizo with a savory umami. The dough was crispy and flaky and smooth. Highly recommend. Can't speak to the whole menu as this was my first time, but I'll make it a point to come back. If you're in Vail it's worth stopping by. read more

Barrio Social - Migas, Shakshuka, and the Breakfast Empanada. All first class. Loved them all. - Spanish Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Food was great. Seated ten of us and got the food out efficiently. The mushroom dish was solid and I liked the lamb.

If you want to make friends, this is a good place because you and your neighbors will just be waiting forever for any service or food. Overpriced tapas (menu doesn't even have a good selection). Serves are overworked and overwhelmed. In top of that, 20% service included without telling you. 3 because ambiance was pretty if you're into that. read more

Spectacular food, awesome ambience, and wonderful service. If you like a variety of plates and good wine, this is a spectacular restaurant. You can watch everything being prepared from a wide open kitchen! I will definitely go back. Great value! read more

Barrio Social - Lamb meatballs, mushroom and ham croquettes, and Spanish tortilla with truffle and mushroom - Spanish Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Amazing food! Definitely can tell they have the right vibe and service. So glad we came! Lots of great variety.

Beware. Food was so so. Have been sick for 24 hours counting. Waiter was very nice guy.

Food was good, freshly made and crunchy but DONT SIT IN THE BACK ROOM! After about 5 mins I felt insanely sick and dizzy, I had to run outside so I could feel better, I tried to go back in but once I went up the stairs I felt dizzy again and stepped outside, I stayed outside the whole time. service was so so, my waiter was very nice but the other waiters were acting strange. One of them looked and me and made a strange sound and other waiters were starting at me a lot. 2/5 read more

Ate here twice. Both times delicious. I love tapas, opportunity for a wide variety of dishes. Both times very happy with our meals. Every dish was delicious. Excellent service. Nice atmosphere. I was wondering why I hadn't heard of this place and was told it had only been open for a few weeks. My only fear is as it becomes better known will be more difficult to get a reservation. read more

Wow wow wow. I can not express how impressed I am with this restaurant. The service was fantastic and the atmosphere warm and inviting. I started my meal with their freshly squeeze rosemary infused pineapple juice, you must try it! I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but my wife said the cappuccino was delicious. Our meal was equally delicious. I can honestly say that this is the best chicken and waffles I have ever had! If I come back I will get the Francesinha Rustic. My wife had it and I could not stop stealing bites! You must try this place! read more

Barrio Social - Chicken and Waffles - Spanish Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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We stopped by for breakfast during our stay in Vail and I am SO glad that we did. This was the best breakfast I have had in a long time. We started with a cappuccino and pineapple rosemary juice - both of which were delicious. For our meal we ordered the Francesinha Rustic and the Chicken and Waffles. The flavors of both dishes were wonderful. The Francesinha was savory and hearty while not being too heavy. The potatoes were perfectly crispy. The chicken and waffles was honestly the best I've ever had! Made with chicken thighs which made for moist and flavorful chicken and a waffle that had that sugar crunch you always crave with waffles and so rarely get. The interior is beautiful and the staff was super friendly. We will definitely be back to try more! read more

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What a great experience!!! We were looking for a place to have dinner in vail and stumbled on this wonderful restaurant. We didn't have reservations but we were able to sit at the bar. From the first moment, we received the the best service and attention. Our bartender was wonderful. Top notch service and delicious food!! The ambience was incredible. Highly recommend!! Will go back again. read more

Awesome food -- as the meal we ordered (halibut) was delicious. Great presentation! Very friendly and attentive staff. Wonderful ambiance. Will definitely return! read more

Food was good with the exception of the broken eggs. Hard fried eggs over fries with a side of ham for $18 meh. The bone marrow was one of the best I've had and both the octopus and cheeks were amazing! We had a trainer with a new server who looks clueless but overall it was a good experience. The wine list is 100% Spanish and extremely expensive by the bottle. read more

Hostess was very rude. our server was wonderful the food was mediocre and steak tartare made all of us have a upset stomach. Wouldn't return or recommend read more

This place was an awkward roller coaster of energy. Some of the staff were extremely awesome and friendly. The hostess was no where to be found for the first five minutes of me standing at the hostess stand. Finally someone tracked her down. She told me she only had upstairs, even though there were several open tables on the main level and outside. I explained that I just had surgery. That's when she said it was only four stairs, so I went for it. I was in running clothes, it appeared that the upstairs was where they seated people who weren't dressed to impress and anyone with children. A family walked in and asked to be on the main level, were denied and brought upstairs also even though there were several open tables. My Caesar Salmon Salad was just okay. The homemade cheese croutons or whatever they were, tasted horrible. It's not a place I'd need to return to, especially for the price point. read more

Great tapas spot! The giant prawns were amazing. Everything else was also super tasty. I only wish they had more Spanish wines by the glass.

Bottega will always be #1 in my heart with this right behind. Amazing place by a great chef. read more

They are closed and unfortunately it was very short lived. Great concept horrible execution

wish I could give zero. food and service were great but unfortunately the area we were seated in became a very rowdy engagement party. completely ruined our dining experience. several other diners asked to be re seated. we left. Will not go back , staff should be more attentive to all customers. It was the worst dining experience I've ever had read more