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Barrio Cafe

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4.5 of 5 stars 63 ratings
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#4 of 1,178 restaurants in Phoenix
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Reviews of Barrio Cafe

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 21, 2008

I ate lunch with clients here on Tuesday. Wow. The food was terrific. From the super fresh guacamole to the amazing seafood enchilada's, everyone at the table was in love with their lunch. more

5 of 5 stars
New York
Nov 15, 2008

On our trip to Arizona, I wanted to try authentic Mexican cuisine, and picked this restaurant based on the reviews here. It was an excellent choice. For appetizers, my husband and I ordered the shrimp quesadillas and queso fundido. Our entrees were the enchiladas suizas and the torta de filetito. For desert, we shared an order of the churros. It... more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 8, 2008

i really love the sangria, but being vegetarian i feel limited here. more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 20, 2008

Real Mexican in a real part of Phoenix more

5 of 5 stars
Winnipeg, Canada
Oct 8, 2008

After watching a show on Fine Living about the best places in Phoenix, Barrio Cafe was featured as "the best mexican restaurant by local Phoenix people" After watching this show, I was determined to find this restaurant when I was on a business trip. Although quite a drive into the local area of phoenix, it was "worth the trip" The... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 30, 2008

Very good and allways recommend it to out of towners. more

Aug 29, 2008

This is definitely a must when in Phoenix. The food is great, a little on the pricey side, though, but worth every penny... The restaurant itself is very cozy and has a modern yet traditional feel! more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 20, 2008

Best Mexican in Phoenix...the lobster taco app is my favorite. more

Aug 13, 2008

Our concierge recommended Barrio's our first night in town and we were impressed. The location is a bit shady, but I'm glad we tried it. The guac was just ok for me, my husband really liked it except for the cranberries. I ordered the chicken enchiladas and they were by far the best I've ever had, fantastic chicken and the... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 28, 2008

Barrio was recommended by a friend and was a highlight of our visit to Phoenix. The guacamole was exceptional, my fillet perfect and wifey's chicken enchiladas the best ever. more

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Barrio Cafe Address

2814 N 16th Str, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Tel: 602-636-0240
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.