Great time! Can't beat their happy hour 7 days a week! Service and food top notch! You can tell they really care!

TOP TIER CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Thanks ladies for being so welcoming and taking care of me and my pops!! From our first interaction at the hostess desk to our last interaction of paying our check, we were treated with kindness and attentiveness. We stopped by on a Saturday evening and were seated right away. The seating options include both indoor and outdoor patio space in which we chose the latter. We started with some mocktails and queso. I chose to get the chicharrones for a lower carb option. Queso was pretty good. For our entrees we ordered a taco salad and carne asada tacos, sub tortilla for lettuce. Presentation of food was nice but the entrees were just average, nothing amazing but not terrible. Overall it was a pretty good experience. read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Carne Asada Tacos Sub Lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Barrio Briarcliff Village has one of our favorite patios in Kansas City. The atmosphere is relaxed, inviting, and a perfect place to enjoy a beautiful day over great food. Maya was our server, and she was excellent! Chips and salsa can make or break a Mexican restaurant. Barrio doesn't disappoint. The sprinkle of Tajín on the chips takes them up a notch. They're dangerously addictive and nearly impossible to stop eating once they hit the table. This visit, we ordered the steak street tacos and the taco platter, and both were delicious. The standout was the fish taco with crispy fried fish-definitely the favorite at our table. The guacamole was yummy, too. Personally, I'd love it even more with a little less onion, but that's just me. Great patio, great food, and a spot we'll keep coming back to. read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Out to lunch with some friends after another recommended it. It was great! We all ordered different food to try everything, and it was all delicious. We took advantage of the weather and sat outside. The wind was a bit much, but the ambiance was great. From the chips and salsa to start, the server was super attentive and friendly. We started with some aguas frescas and a coconut flavor margarita -- all on point! I had the birria tacos and they were so delicious. Didn't feel greasy, and that chipotle? Delicioso! We also tried the Street Tacos with carnitas and the Shrimp Fajitas Special. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the servings were great in size. Almost picture perfect, but some pictures weren't as good as the food we had. We finished with dessert. As moms out with no kids, we got both desserts offered to try them. The tres leches was good, not awesome in our opinion, but my friend who ordered it makes a mean tres leches so we're critical. The churros I think were awesome -- perfect portion too! We had a blast! It's been recommended for date night too, and I'm already planning to go back with my husband. read more

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Went for happy hour at Barrio. The service was great -- friendly and attentive throughout our visit, and the atmosphere made it a nice place to relax and unwind. The food was okay overall, just not quite my personal favorite. We tried the margarita and the pepino mint; unfortunately, the drinks weren't really for me and tasted a bit like a premade mix, and the pepino mint didn't quite hit the mark. One small issue was that our utensils weren't clean at first, but the staff quickly replaced them when we asked, which we appreciated. Overall, it was a pleasant experience thanks to the great service and vibe, even though the food and drinks weren't exactly my taste. We probably won't come back but glad we tried it! read more

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Rude staff and manager embarrassed me after asking them to make it right by me for throwing out my meal that was almost a full salad. I paid a high price and tipped well even though they were not attentive and my server was MIA read more

So we decided to try it Skewers were really good they make you pay for second round of chips sorta cheesy but with no cheese lol the chicken fajitas were a joke came out in a little tiny cat bowl no veggies already grilled to a char not great customer service was good till they forgot the allergy issue we repeated over and over cook must have got it wrong all in all it's meh type of place nice outside seating area read more

Great location but the food will leave you underwhelmed, unfortunately. I had the fish tacos with black beans. The tacos lacked flavor and the flavor that existed was from the sauce which was minimally displayed atop the tacos, which did make for a good presentation. Add more sauce to your tacos and garnish with more lime so there is something to add for flavor. The sangria was ok nothing to get excited about. I wish Barrio had more to offer than great location. read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Fish tacos and sangria - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Service and food were awesome! Patio with great music is the way to go! Will definitely be back !

Great location, great outdoor patio, service was average at best. Chorizo cheese dip was good, chips were good. Food came out looking amazing tastes was not in line with looks and if the prices were not overpriced I would really like this place. We got 3 tacos for $20 and my date got 2 enchiladas for $16 chorizo dip was $12 worth $35! But not over $50 read more

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Very nice location with great food & upscale cocktails. The waitstaff were very attentive and it wasn't overpriced. Couldn't ask for more. read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

A great location for a relaxing dinner out! We sat on the patio and it was a great atmosphere. Our server was quick and attentive. The strawberry margarita was expected, and the loaded queso was packed with flavor. The fajitas had a large portion. read more

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One of my favorite patios north of the river. The atmosphere is lively but not obnoxious. Food has fantastic flavor. I love that they have a skinny margarita option. read more

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Happy Hour at Briarcliff Barrio is a fun vibe - drinks & food are priced reasonably. The Seafood Quesdailla was sooo cheesy and the Peach/Strawberry Frozen Margarita was a tall glass & super strong. Would love to come back! read more

Briarcliff Barrio - HH - Seafood Quesdailla, Nachos, Frozen Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Came in on a random Tuesday after a stressful work day. Luckily for us our day ended early so we decided to stop in for as tasty snack at Barrio. Even more lucky is that happy hour starts at 2:00 (a full hour before most of my regular haunts)). Tabitha and the kitchen took really good care of us, even special order of tacos. The tacos were yummy and the rice is really good! Overall a great day on a random Taco Tuesday! read more

Excellent location for a family get together. We had 13 adults and 2 children in our group. A daunting task for any server, but Jocelyn (who claimed to be relatively new) did a superb job, anticipating and fulfilling all our needs. Everyone at our table was satisfied with their order. I would grade my chicken chimichanga a "B" only because I prefer the shell crispy, but flavors were amazing! Thumbs up to Barrio for providing an excellent evening! read more

Popped in after unexpectedly being in the area on a Sunday evening and was able to get in quickly. Our server was extremely attentive and was able to field questions when there was a drink unavailable. This would be a great spot for happy hour or grabbing drinks with friends. The food was tasty and hit the spot when we were craving some queso! read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I ordered a beef burrito and I didn't recognize the meat - it looked more like a mush cat food than hamburger! There was no salt on the table, which my friend wanted to salt her chips. There were 9 of us in our party and they automatically charged 20% tip and only did 1 check for all of us to split. read more

What is better than Mexican food and brunch?? How about BOTH while sitting on a beautiful and spacious patio? At the Briarcliffe Barrio location, you can enjoy an array of mouthwatering Mexican breakfast meals along with adult beverages and bottomless mimosas. You MUST try the Steak Ranchero Skillet and the Breakfast Quesadilla. We order the ceviche to start our meal every time we visit a Barrio location. If you haven't been to one of the three Barrio locations, make sure to stop by one soon! read more

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We absolutely love coming to Barrio in Briarcliff! The location is fantastic, and it's become a go to spot for us, especially with the little shopping center and places like Made in KC right next door. It's the perfect post meal activity. This time, I had the chicken chimichanga, and my husband got the carnitas. Both were delicious and well prepared. We started our meal with some tasty guacamole and, of course, a couple of mimosas to get the weekend started right! The service, as always, was excellent. We had a server who was training a new employee, and they were both so friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. It's clear they take pride in their service here. We've been here several times now and always leave happy. It's a great spot for a delicious meal, good drinks, and a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

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The food is pretty good, but the service is so bad you should go to Margaritas instead. I waited for 17 minutes for a server to come to my table. When they finally arrived they said it my job to flag a server down. When I explained had to go to the bartender to even get a water from the servers, they said, "well, I won't take mistreatment." Very emotionally immature servers work here. read more

Tonight at the Briarcliff location was a total disappointment. We arrived at 5:05 and were told it was a 20 minute wait for inside seating. We were there for happy hour. 30 minutes later we were told it would be just a few more minutes. At 5:50 we were told there were still 2 people ahead of us and it wasn't their fault that people weren't leaving as to why she quoted such a short wait. While we waited she sat a couple at 5:15 who had a 6:00 reservation. A group of 6 sat themselves at a bar area table and nothing was done. Needless to say, we left at 5:50 to go to K Tacos in Parkville and probably will never return to the Barrio. Very disappointed! read more

Amazing food, great service and margs. Would rate 4.5 if Yelp let me. I rated a 4 only because it was rather loud. Why don't restaurants install sound dampening panels? Anyway, I had 3 different street tacos: fish, pork, carne asada. So nice to have the option to try them all! I liked them all, but the fish were a little spicy for my sensitive palette :) My husband had the empanadas and took my Mexican street corn because I wasn't crazy about the sauce on it. Will definitely return again! read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Jenny was amazing! A great bartender with a warm personality. She provided above and beyond. Food was good, because of Jenny, drinks were spectacular. Come say hi to Jenny. You won't be disappointed. read more

A good stop for your happy hour or quick night out. Our service was quick and helpful with drink suggestions when they were out of a special on the menu. Briaircliff location makes it an easy stop in or out of the city! read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Went there last night with a friend and tried the food on there happy hour menu. The food was fantastic and the bartender made me the best margarita and she was very attentive to us while we were there. I'll definitely be back again. read more

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The Salsa spicy!!!! Chips have an interesting season on them. But aren't they pretty in the basket? They serve Pepsi products, including Diet Dr. P. This physical location used to be Jose Peppers we were surprised to see all the changes nearby! I love the chairs and booths! Fast service and very friendly wait staff. I just tried one of the birria tacos with the pickled onions that taste like candy!!! Holy cow! Everything was wonderful! Thank you' read more

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Went for my birthday with my family. The food was delicious. The service was great and friendly. read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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DO NOT EAT HERE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES. Briarcliff Barrio would not provide an allergy menu, or list of items containing major allergens. Staff, including the manager, were uninformed about allergy safety. This seems like a risky omission of standard practice. read more

Love their happy hour and margs. I've been here several times specifically for this and it never disappoints.

Food is so good and service is even better!! Really wish I would've paid attention to the girls name serving us because she was absolutely phenomenal. We went to see her two days in a row. Great people, great food and clean place. If we were going to be here another day, I would definitely go back again!! read more

Food is pretty damn good and pretty fancy! Prices not bad went in expecting expensive but we're not and good value. Happy hour margaritas were VERY strong. Waitress very attentive decor is very modern and nice read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I just stood in the lobby for 12 minutes waiting to be seated. 3 waitresses walked past me with food, checks, etc. bartender made eye contact with me multiple times. It seems like everyone felt that it wasn't their job to seat customers. It sucks because I love the food, but if I can't even get a seat in a restaurant with less than 10 tables filled, then I'm going to be disappointed enough to leave this review. Do better. read more

A Northland foodie gave us a strong recommendation to check out the creative Mexican cuisine at Briarcliff Barrio. Based on our first meal there last night, it lived up to our expectations. I love it when successful local restauranteurs south of the river decide to invest in the Northland. Barrio is a great example of such a place. The first thing you notice is this place doesn't look like a typical Mexican restaurant inside or out. It has a very contemporary vibe with large garage doors that open when the weather is perfect outside. When we arrived around 7pm, there were only a few guests dining inside, most outside on the patio. So that's where we headed. We found our server to be friendly and helpful in making selections. I just wish we didn't have to request multiple times for extra chips and water. Especially since the restaurant wasn't busy. Barrio's chips are unique, sprinkled with tajin. After trying the house salsa, we ordered the loaded queso from the starters. It's made with chorizo, guac and corn relish. It was good, probably just a bit too chunky for us, who typically order queso plain. I found the entrée pricing to be super fair for the quality and quantity of food. Seemed like most were $13 to $17. My wife ordered the Enchiladas De Madre, while I selected the Carne Asada Kabobs. Both were super tasty, beautifully plated and literally right off the grill. The Elote, roasted corn, was fabulous! Barrio's flavored margaritas are a neat change-up from the traditional margaritas. We can't wait to return, especially on a Friday, when Happy Hour starts at 1:30pm! read more

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We arrived early to a meeting. We went to the bar. And relaxed watching the pre game Served, and paid out very pleasant bar keep. Then we were seated for our meeting and enjoyed our meal. Everything was great. It's a great place to come and hang. read more

Stopped in after a massage appointment and am certainly glad we did. AND it was Happy Hour time!!! I'd say there was a wide variety of items in the Happy Hour menu. Something for everyone as they say. The ambiance was good. You have the option of seating either inside or on the patio. We were served immediately, which was nice, and ordered a little of this and that. The chicken Nachos were huge and could be shared by two. The loaded queso was cheesy and enough of a portion that there was plenty to take home. The tortilla chips were lightly seasoned, which gave them a different flare from other Mexican restaurants. And last but not least, the seafood quesadillas. For me, they were just ok. I did love the fact that you could taste the big pieces of shrimp with each bite. If you are wondering why the 4 stars, is because although my friend was very specific when ordering her food, the waitress got it wrong and had to have the kitchen remake that part of our order. The Happy Hour pricing was pretty reasonable. We would definitely try it the restaurant again. May try the lunch of dinner menu on the next visit. Check it out if I'm the area. read more

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We came here a week ago Sunday, and although we have enjoyed the one on Redbridge, this location is really nice. We sat in a very nice location in the patio, and it was breezy, and it felt tropical, so much that I ordered the seafood enchiladas (these were delicious). The only thing that was a bit misleading was the menu made no mention of this in adobe sauce, and why they chose adobe is beyond me. My husband enjoyed his chicken chimichanga that he liked. We both had the Modello Negros too which went well the meal. read more

Briarcliff Barrio - Seafood enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I have dined at the Barrio in Brookside and the Briarcliff Barrio twice. The second visit at the Briarcliff location was not great. The food has suffered since the opening. Right above our table is a vent with stuff peeling from it. The dust in the ceiling was bad. read more

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I can't believe I've waited this long to give this place its 5-stars. I freaking LOVE this place! I've been there...I don't know...maybe twenty times, and it has NEVER failed to be great. And the staff is amazing. Definitely recommend. read more

0/10 do not recommend. It was hair in my food and the waitress responded with "I took a bath today so dont be scared." Also I saw another waiter drop a knife , stepped on it & drug it to the kitchen. I will not be back. read more