It was so good! What's up w 4 stars? El pastor and Carolina pork tacos were great. Best (warm) chips ever and great salsa. Don't pass it by! Dianna and everyone was fun and very happy and helpful-enjoy! read more

We visited this restaurant for a very late brunch and absolutely loved it. They have a cute little outdoor space right downtown, overlooking the river on one side and the downtown streets on another. Both are fantastic for people watching. Service was good - slightly slow, but it was an extremely busy afternoon at the restaurant, so not unexpected. We received our drinks quickly and some chips and salsa. Their salsa is downright addictive. I love me some good salsa and this by far is the best I have EVER had at any restaurant. You could live off the stuff. We both had the breakfast burrito and, like the salsa, it was amazing. So well made, a slight crunch from the grilled tortilla, just the right amount of cheese and egg and meat. I could have eaten 3 (if they weren't huge and filling already)! If you haven't been to Beer Barrio, I urge you to go, immediately. And don't forget to indulge in the salsa! read more

Beer Barrio - Chips, salsa, and a beer - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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After we could not get into what we thought was our first and second choice we were so glad this was where we enjoyed a great meal. Very friendly and accommodating staff. While no specific gluten gluten-free menu they were very accommodating. Sunday brunch menu had some great choice. I had huevoes ranchero taco. Loved how it was prepared. Hubby has cheeseburgers tacos messy and flavorful. Companion had a quesadilla that was loaded with good quality cheeses. The other enjoyed a pork burrito. We all raves about how much flavor all 4 of our meals had. Nice to go to Mexican restaurant with a small menu great food, instead of the usual huge menu with just so so food. All of us really enjoyed our meal choices! read more

Food was great but it was a 45 minute ticket time and bar service could have been better. They have margs on tap, they were decent. I ordered the Al Pastor and Ahi Tuna tacos. Both were delicious. My friend ordered the cheeseburger taco and loved it! Cool atmosphere in downtown Wilmington. Would recommend! read more

I love this place. Mexican food with a modern take. The service was excellent, the prices were very affordable. There was plenty of variety and flavor to be had from their tacos, which were about the size of a sandwich; really you only needed to order one taco because of the portion size. Cocktails are also available as well as your standard margarita. You could easily keep your individual order in the single digits before tax and tip. The prices were very affordable. The location is very pretty, lots of natural light from the large windows and a second floor all in the same room, yet it doesn't feel crowded. Outdoor dining is also possible with tables along the sidewalk outside with a very attentive, friendly staff. I highly recommend this place. read more

Love this place! Cool vibe. When they say they have NC best burrito they are right. Amazing. The bartender recommended other cool places to check out in the area too. read more

The family and I went on our annual New Year Day walk on the Riverwalk. We decided to try Beer Barrio. It was a little busy when we arrived and the service was slow initially. We just arrived at a bad time. The hostess was on the phone with what seemed like a pushy customer. We decided to sit outside on the corner of Princess and Front Street where you could see the USS North Carolina. As previously mentioned it was pretty busy so it took some time to place our order. We ordered the Pumpkin French Toast, Beef Tacos, and a Chicken/Beef taco set with some chips and salsa as an app. When the food arrived it looked and smelled amazing. We were all very happy with our choices. The Pumpkin French Toast stole the show. AMAZING! You must try this gift from heaven. Overall we enjoyed our visit to Beer Barrio. Next time I'll enjoy a few of the many drafts they offer. BONUS: they are a verified UNTAPPD venue. Check out there draft list on UNTAPPD! read more

Beer Barrio - View from their outside seating! - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We had a lovely lunch outside yesterday. Fresh chips and salsa was delicious. The pulled pork taco was one of the best I've had. My spouse had the black bean burrito and was pleased as well. Can't eat to return. read more

Beer Barrio - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The Owner Hayley is awesome. It has to be the best Mexican in Wilmington. Service was the best.

CELIACS DO NOT COME HERE! My sister and I are HIGHLY allergic to gluten. We made this very clear to our server. I specifically asked if she could message to the kitchen that we have a gluten allergy. We ordered two tacos each, were told that they would come out gluten free. Both of our tacos came out on flour tortillas. Highly disappointed. Will never be back and will never recommend. The manager did apologize and get us new tacos on corn tortillas. Luckily we noticed before we ate but shows how careless the server/ kitchen is. People don't realize that a mistake like that to someone with celiacs will be in their system and effect them for 6 months. read more

The food and drinks were great! Our bartender, Josh, SUPER COOL GUY and fantastic server. Very welcoming and attentive to everyone. Totally changed my opinion about this place and we will definitely be coming back. read more

Beer Barrio - Tequila chicken burrito.. good but heavy on the cheese. Warning to those lactose intolerant - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We stopped by here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. The weather was nice so we sat out on the patio. No issues grabbing a table. Our server was super nice and attentive enough. They are using a QR scanner for menus rn, which is fine given the pandemic but the drink menu was on untapped (which is beer only) which is confusing as hell. There was no cocktail menu to speak of... but they have margaritas so I was good with that. My spicy margarita was delicious, definitely tasted like fresh house made mix. We saw a picture of Guacamole that looked amazing so we started with that. We were catfished. It was plain, Ice cold and kind of.... runny? Definitely not loaded like the picture lead us to believe. I ordered a chicken bowl and my wife ordered two tacos, one al pastor and the other pulled pork. My bowl was the perfect size for lunch and it was delicious- the chicken was smoky and so good. My wife's tacos were hit and miss, the pulled pork were YUM but the al pastor were dry and didn't really taste like much. All in all, this spot is cute and on the right track. read more

Beer Barrio - Chicken bowl and tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I've been here twice and have had a great experience both times. My first time there I want to rave about because I had the absolute best cocktail I have ever had- it was something like cucumber and jalapeño-- it was like 8$ but I highly recommend!! Recently I have tried their food. Kinda wish there was a taco deal like 3 for 10$ instead of 2 for 10$. I had the beer braised beef taco which was ok. I was hoping for a pulled beef kind of thing but it was literally your most normal taco ever (ground beef). Now the second taco. The ahi tuna taco with pineapple slaw. Oh my goodness. That taco is incredible. Go get yourself one!! read more

Beer Barrio - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Really cute place! Came on a Saturday in December after Christmas day. The staff was nice, drinks affordable and I like their Mexican menu options. They give you chips and salsa while you wait for your main course to come. We split a pressed black bean and cheese burrito that came with a small ramekin of guac and sour cream. House well bloody mary was $4..."meh" on taste. Cute outdoor seating area. Corner spot - could be good people watching. I'd recommend it! Probably not the best place for large groups but I think you can do take out catering and reserve parts of restaurant for parties and events. read more

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At first I'm like "hey why this taco $5? I moved outta Jersey because of this"....but then I got the taco. I didn't expect To have some of the most delish tacos in town. The seared ahi with pineapple salsa, the catfish taco with garlic mayo, and the al pastor with quest fresco are totally worth any Abe Lincoln. It's always jumpin' here and now I know why and the outdoor seating is some of the best in Wilmington location wise. Would definitely smash up some beer barrio tacos anytime. read more

A wonderful place for some good food and drink! We were welcomed and seated by friendly people who smiled and offered their hospitality. We decided to sit at the bar and the bartender who was a recent relocator from LA was super friendly. She answered all our questions about menu items and fixed our drinks just like we liked them! We ordered Elote and two kinds of tacos, the Aji tuna taco and the catfish Poboy taco along with some guacamole, chips, and salsa. Everything including the salsa was delicious and homemade. This place serves excellent food and is more affordably priced than many restaurants in an ad downtown historic location. read more

first time going to beer barrio and the atmosphere was so inviting !! i really enjoyed the food and would definitely go back!! the service was phenomenal!! can't wait to go back! read more

Beer Barrio - Carolina Pulled Pork Taco Local Catfish Po'boy Al pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Where should I start? How about this?....If I could give Beer Barrio 10 starts I would!! I am completely impressed with this place! It's a cute, quaint little place to grab a taco and a beer (of course there's more). There's several tables lined up outside and around the corner to seat the customers. The inside is much larger than it looks. There were a ton of people around the door looking like there was going to be a huge wait; luckily we only had to wait 5 minutes. We were given chips and homemade salsa which was yummy. I ordered the 'limoncello Breeze' and my daughter ordered the "sexy motherpucker". Now for the best part of our dinner experience....their tacos are amazing!! I ordered the Carolina Pulled Pork taco and the Catfish Po'Boy taco. The pork had the distinct Carolina vinegar taste paired with the sweet taste and crunch of the coleslaw. The catfish was very lightly fried and super tasty with the garlicky mayo and pico. These tacos were probably the best tacos I've had in a very long time. I wish I were closer, I'd definitely be coming back. Unfortunately, I'm only in town for the weekend. read more

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This quaint restaurant has tasty Mexican dishes, good beer choices, we like the indoor and outdoor atmosphere, and the servers are always good. read more

Nice little "hole in the wall" with a surprisingly large selection of draft beer and wonderful tacos!

Seriously had the best burritos of my life!! I absolutely love this place, we go to islands a lot with the kids but this is where the adults go to get tacos read more

My friend and I were down in Wilmington for Fourth of July weekend and went downtown to walk around and find something to eat. We found this little spot. The were not offering dine in at the time but had outdoor seating. It was a hot day so when we asked to move to a table out of the sun, they graciously accommodated. My friend ordered a margarita and I tried a sip of it and was surprised by enjoying it. I normally do not like margaritas or tequilas but theirs tasted so fresh and bright. I ordered the al pastor quesadilla. It had both a soft and crunch tortilla which added a nice crunch but did dry it out a bit. The al pastor pork was pretty flavorful but could have been a bit stronger. It was overall a refreshing tasty bite, but nothing to blow my socks off. I would definitely still come back and try something else read more

Beer Barrio - Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Wings are breaded buffalo and exceptional. They keep us coming back over and over. Tal pool cos were a win- baked potato taco had a burned cheese element that was different with mixed reviews at the table. Margaritas were slow to come. Service was slow. Large table near the window to the front of the restaurant is the best seat in the house. Overall a win. read more

Beer Barrio - Loaded Baked potato taco - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Happened to grab the last table at 7:59 so lucky for us or else I would've never discovered how amazing this place is! Distancing was great, server was amazing wish I caught her name, and the drinks were yum!! I've tried lots of tacos, but this vegan taco was a totally different experience!! I've never had tacos wrapped in guac, the one taco was filling, and the flavor was amazing! They even had vegan cheese!! I already want to go back!! read more

Beer Barrio - Smoky black bean taco minis the sour creams and no cheese, add vegan cheese :) - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Beer Barrio is probably the best Mexican you can find in downtown Wilmington. Very cool space in the heart of Front Street. Atmosphere is great and they have a wide selection of drinks / beers. The reason they get three stars from me is because of the salsa incident. Sitting with about 6 people we all looked at each other after tasting the Salsa. It didn't taste right or good at all. We mentioned something to the waiter and the owner came up 10 minutes later admitting that the salsa was not "her salsa" she thinks they forgot salt any maybe a few other ingredients. Instead of offering us something to make up for it she just apologized. We then saw her yelling at her staff but I'm guessing the other diners in the restaurant would have no idea. They also charge you for extra chips... which I think is wrong. Chips are so cheap for them, to charge extra seems ridiculous after we are buying guacamole/ queso and our meals on top of it all. My chicken quesadilla I got for dinner was pretty good but small. You definitely have to order a few things here. read more

Beer Barrio - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

After choosing this restaurant over the other multitude of other choices and having spent the time to look through the menu to choose dishes (at least an $80 order by the way), I was rudely informed that not only do they not partner with one of the many delivery services like their competitors but they had decided not to offer take out on this particular Saturday night, and that "maybe I'd I call back at 10 or later," they might be so gracious as to allow us to order takeout from what they obviously perceive as some kind of elite establishment. You've got to be kidding me, right? If you're so overbooked you can't support takeout orders then you have a major failure of management and severe lack of understanding about serving potential customers. I wouldn't eat here if THEY paid ME. read more

Went on a Wednesday night and really enjoyed it. They have indoor and outdoor seating but the outdoor seating was full so we sat inside. Cute little place and nice ambiance inside. Menu is pretty big actually and I love the vegetarian options - we tried the black bean nachos as an appetizer and had the black bean quesadilla and a bowl as well. All the portions were the perfect size too. Would definitely go back! read more

Beer Barrio - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Three words: MARGS ON TAP! Honestly, this is such a fun place to grab drinks with friends! On that same note, my husband and I went for full dinner and it did not disappoint either! We have been a few times and by now have tasted all of their delicious tacos, highly recommend - especially the pulled pork (Carolina classic). They have a wide variety of beers on tap but honestly you have to try the MARGS . We had the cheese dip appetizer and quite literally licked the bowl clean. Most definitely will be returning! Next time we are going to try the bacon brownie for dessert! Update: Came here for breakfast (1100am) on a Saturday, it did not disappoint! They had a spicy chorizo burrito and Mexican Benedict! *plus margs on tap* read more

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Second time here and there's not much earth-shattering to say about this establishment. The food, we had tacos, was excellent, but our sever ghosted us for a while. In fact, she never came back after giving us our drinks other than to give us our check and our order was taken by who I think was either the manager or owner. The food took way too long but it was worth waiting for! read more

Tonight was my first time at Beer Barrio. It was a Friday night and slammed. The wait was going to be about 25 minutes which I did not think was too bad for the small space. Luckily 2 seats at the bar opened up. They started us off with warm tortilla chips and a tasty salsa. We got the Elote as a starter and it was delicious! My only complaint is that I wish they were a little bigger. I think next time I just won't share :). I also got the catfish taco and that was awesome too. The highlight was at the tail end of the night with the Strawberry Cheesecake Empanadas. Warm, gooey, sweet wonderfulness. Service was great, nice atmosphere. I'll be back. read more

What can I say about the food? Great. It's a simple menu, but everything is as it should be. It's like BBQ meets Mexican. And it feels like a backyard party. What can I say about the service? Pretty relaxed, until it comes to using the restroom... Then, they act like they're guarding Fort Knox. As a frequent diner, I thought it would be okay to swing in and ask to use the bathroom for a legitimate emergency after I had walked 2.5 miles from my house to an appointment downtown over the weekend. Not only was I told, "No, the owners do not allow it," after I explained that it really was an emergency, I was told, they "don't care." Has Wilmington really become this kind of town? Where restaurants cannot help people in emergencies or even point them to a public restroom if they refuse to be helpful? I guess what's the most disappointing about the entire experience is that I really liked their guacamole. It's a bouquet of yumminess. I'm going to miss it though cause I'm never going back. read more

Really really enjoyed my time at Beer Barrio! I have been wanting to go for awhile and finally made it there. My girlfriend and I went during the Azalea Festival and ate outside because it was such a beautiful day! The food was amazing and so was the service. We each got a drink, which came quickly and started with some chips, guacamole and salsa. I love the guacamole! Will get it again and highly recommend. Where they lose a star in my book is I believe the tacos are a little over priced even though you do get a good amount on them and they don't have rice. I wanted to get a burrito and sub rice for the black beans but was informed they don't do rice so I switched to the tacos. Great time overall and I will go back again... read more

Beer Barrio - Chips, guacamole and salsa... - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We miss downtown Wilmington, so decided to drop in for a late lunch. The streets were alive with outdoor tables and its we missed these tacos. They have a great craft beer selection, and a good variety of tacos as well as other Mexican food. The tables are spaced, the weather was great, and no wait for a table. We hope the city continues with 'Downtown Alive' so we can return for more great food. read more

My husband and I came to Wilmington for the weekend and just winged it on places to eat. We looked this place up and it had good reviews so we gave it a shot. Well, no AC we were just as hot inside as outside, the guac and salsa were good but the drinks were terrible. The tacos tasted bad. Their "beer battered beef" taco is just ground beef with taco seasoning. On top of that my husband and I left the place feeling like shit and having the runs in our hotel room all night. We ended up cutting our MDW a day short beware!! read more

Some amazing tacos and they have so many. Service was outstanding as well. Prices were good but a little pricey. Highly recommend this gem.

Prime location, average food...sadly bad service and over priced. We stopped by for lunch on a Monday when downtown was pretty dead. Fronts St brewery had a wait so decided to give this a shot as it was at 50% capacity tops. 5 of us so this should be easy. We were seated immediately and 2 orders of chips and salsa brought out fairly quickly. Ordered 3 margaritas to start which were actually pretty good. The 5 of us went though the chips pretty quickly, our server, although not very busy, was no where to be found...we tracked him down and ordered another round along with our entrees. We also asked for some more chips which arrived a bit later. Food was good...not amazing by any means but good. After a couple more rounds of drinks we asked for the check and noticed we were charged for the the additional chips and salsa. Mind you we saw multiple people at the bar eating by themselves and being served the same order of chips for them individually. So 1st order of chips free is per table not per person or close to that. 3 orders of chips for a table of 5 spending 160$ for lunch seems a pretty easy comp but apparently not here. Food is decent but that's anywhere in downtown. Service is bad, and when a place nickel and dimes you for stuff it makes it easy to avoid. This is a pass. read more

The service was amazing. The food is great. I highly recommend this venue. Great ambience.

Wonderful service from our friendly waitress. she volunteered a flight of beers for hubby to try since they didn't have his favorite. food was yummy and beautifully presented. read more

I love beer barrio. Their tacos are amazing. The guacamole is the best you'll find anywhere. The owner is very kind and a hard working lady. This is definitely a business to support if in Wilmington area. Always a great experience! read more

I was expecting it to be like a bar with no really good food. These tacos were delicious though. Service was amazing. The place is really cool! read more