We were coming home from a long day of driving and found this place along the way. To say it is…read morethe best Mexican restaurant food I've ever had would be an understatement. Everything was epic. We started with chips and salsa and beer. I wish I could remember the name of the young man who served us because he was a very good bartender and server. I ordered three different tacos and man, oh man! The cauliflower taco was hands down the best taco I've ever eaten. The lengua taco was just as good. The seasoning and accompanying veggies were the perfect ingredients for these tacos. The Baja shrimp tacos were good too, but not off the charts like the other two. The street corn was seasoned nicely and I enjoyed each and every bite My husband, who doesn't really like or eat Mexican food ordered the Philly Steak and Cheese burrito with rice and beans. He ate all of it, so I know it had to be good. We are already making plans to return, although it's over an hour away from our house. I'm excited to try other items. Barrios, thank you for the great food, the clean bar, and the excellent food. We look forward to seeing you again! And, we were aware of the upcharge for using a credit card, so there were no surprises as mentioned in other reviews.

It's time to update my review from 2 years ago! Yes, Barrios, you have a dedicated fan now! Since…read moremy last review, lots has changed about this place and only in a good way! They added an outdoor, dog-friendly patio and a new bar inside. Each time I've come now, that place has been clean and inviting! The service has been great - prompt, attentive, and friendly. But as a taco-loving Texan who now resides in TN, I have to say this is the BEST Mexican food in town. They have the best salsa, margaritas, and everything I've ordered, from tacos to brunch items to green chili has been yummy! While the salsa has been toned down for the 'can't handle the heat' locals - just ask your server for something else with more spice. They will accommodate you. There's some salsa Verde and tomatillo salsa that has a bit more kick and is my go-to! And they have corn tortillas too - you can just ask them to swap them out for the flour if that is your preference. I promise, my partner and I have hit just about every Mexican place in OR - and he even agrees, Barrios is where it's at!

This little hole in the wall stood out for the fact they have worked hard to turn a…read more"backrooms-esque building" into a solid little southern Mexican restaurant. They have a lengthy menu with a TON of options and the food definitely tasted like it was made to order. Everything was piping hot and had solid flavor. The beer was cold and while my wife was trying not to hold the fact they serve Pepsi against them a Diet Coke would've made it a five star experience. The carne asada fries were missing some pico as it's just meat, cheese and fries but aside from that everything was well-seasoned and legit. I had some taquitos and they were good and served with a guacamole salad. Solid little spot we'd revisit if we were in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to travel here for the food.

So El Toro Bar & Grill is now my #2 location for Mexican food in OR…read more First off - it was clean! This impressed me. I saw the staff cleaning menus while I was there, too! They seemed to actually care that the place was clean. Second - they have decent margaritas! This has been SOOOOO hard to find in this town, and this is a big part of why they get 4 and not 3 stars! I want a good marg to go along with my Mexican food! I had the Spicy mango, and it was served on the rocks with a Tajan rim with fresh slices of jalapeno. It wasn't too sweet, and I really enjoyed it. The chips and salsa were average - but I've just learned if you want heat, you gotta ask for it. The 'salsa' they serve with the chips is bland tomato sauce - no spice at all. No depth of flavor either - just bland - which I know some people like. But they did have a hot salsa when i asked for it. I got a staple I love: Carnitas chili verde. It was just as I hoped - tender, saucy, mild heat. The rice & beans were flavorful as well, which was also a nice surprise. My husband got grilled fish tacos, and they were pretty basic. I kept reminding him he likes Cali style (with the spicy slaw), but these weren't that. Just some fish with onions and cilantro. So we will go back at some point. Barrios is still my go-to!

Service is always speedy and friendly! Shrimp tacos were amazing! I was I would have taken a before…read morepicture. Lol

My new favorite mexican restaurant. The service is perfect, friendly and accommodating. The food,…read moreyumm.

The food is excellent, I took my wife here not a single grain of rice left service is awesome and…read moreambiance is very chill and relaxing not loud and obnoxious.

Well, we did return for another meal with a party of 10, were seated immediately and our orders…read moreplaced promptly and accurately. While the food still could have been hotter, temperature-wise, I must say the chili rellaño tasted top-notch! La Casa De Burro Flojo serves the peppers stuffed with melty cheese in an egg-battered coating that's fried and covered with a mild red sauce. It's one of a few Knox-area eateries that "gets it right." To top it off, I could find no pithy seeds inside, as several Mexican restaurants fail to remove them. So I tip my hat to the cook!

There is zero reason anyone should rate this place less than 5 stars. If you like any single…read moreMexican type of food than this place is legit. They have so so many amazing options throughout their menu. The simple chips and salsa first set are totally yummy for sure. Those chips and that salsa was all legit. Then the food we each ordered was all good for us too. I had a el pastor taco version and it was very yummy for sure. All food was totally worth the time to be there. Also as I always mention, I think that service is more important than the tastes of any foods. So we did have a wonderful service in there as soon as we walked in and then we had a great server the whole time.

Fajitas were outstanding!!! Service was excellent!!! Location was convenient to access. Highly…read morerecommended!!!

Second time here. Claudia was my server again. She recognized me from my last visit when I…read moresuggested that she ask if i needed anything else before dropping my check at the table. Apparently, she didn't like my constructive and polite feedback on how to make more money so I could tell, she had a bit of an attitude. I ordered a three meat combo plate of carne asada, scallops, and shrimp. Everything was fantastic, especially the shrimp. Very unique flavors. After finishing my meal, Claudia cleared my plates and disappeared. It was another ten minutes of her standing at the counter or sitting in a booth drinking a soda and looking at her phone before she came over and with zero enthusiasm asked if I needed anything else. It's interesting because she had no problem joking with the locals that she wasn't even waiting on. I asked for the check, paid it and left. This woman needs training in how to provide good customer service to everyone not just locals. Other servers were busting their butts to provide great service.

Service was quick and kind! We felt so comfortable inside. The food was delicious and we could not…read morefinish it all so I'm happy to say we will be eating this again for dinner. I ordered the Burrito Mexicana with an added side of beans, my boyfriend ordered the spinach quesadilla and a margarita. All together was less than $35 at 12pm. Delicious and worth more than it was! My only complaint is stains on the wall and the watery salsa. Aside from that, everything was wonderful.

Had Soccer Taco delivered to work and it was just okay. The ground beef needed more flavor for…read moresure. They did give plenty of ingredients to build tacos, salad, or nachos, but the flour tortillas were all stuck together since they were warm. Overall, the food is just okay, but not something I would go out of the way for.

Flimsy to go boxes!! Poor to little food quality (if ordered to go). No taco Tuesday specials…read moresadly. Expensive meals compared to the servings given (it varies though which is disappointing and keeps you on your toes for a person that is budgeting and choosing this place for their meals on a monthly bases)

Cute spot in market square! Conveniently located by a lot of cute little shops and restaurants…read more Came here on a sunny Thursday and it was a vibe. It got packed for dinner but good vibes. The quesabirria was my favorite. The enchiladas World Cup are a generous portion and you get different kinds of enchiladas! Great service! Waiters were super attentive and helpful. I recommend checking this spot out

We randomly stumbled upon this restaurant while visiting Knoxville and we're so glad we did! The…read morefood was delicious, the prices were very affordable, and everything was well worth it. But what really made this place stand out was the service. Andy was hands down one of the best servers we've ever had. He was friendly, attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed from start to finish. Great food is always a plus, but exceptional service is what makes an experience memorable and Andy absolutely outshined even the great food. If we're ever back in Knoxville, we'll definitely be returning. Highly recommend!