Average User Rating:
3.8 out of 5 (from 10 users)
Barrio Tequila Bar is an upscale spot on Nicollet Mall next to the Local Pub. The feature has got to be the tequilas! 106 varieties add some options to your flight tasting menu or your specialty cocktails/martinis as you sit and enjoy the company of the friendly clientele and staff. Barrio is small, with gothic decor and a hint of the old west, they even play old cowboy movies on the bigscreens sitting over the bar. But its size doesn't take away from the activity! A long bar, high top tables (even on the patio), and popular bar scene make Barrio a fun, social, downtown hotspot.
The food is "Latin street food;" gourmet and authentic tacos, salsas, tortas, and seafoods. Entres run $17-30, but the bar menu is full of items for $3-10.
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Went 12/26 and had a blast! yes, it was a tight squeeze, but people were respectful, and the bartenders were great! Very cool decor. Will have to go back to try the food and specialty cocktails very soon!
-- carmensandiego gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 09:11 01.01.09
Claustrophobic, yes, but I went late on Friday night with my partner and we enjoyed fabulous service (the manager even put my coat in his office) and delicious food. We'll be back soon for the plates!
-- em gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 14:14 12.01.08
People take note. Tim McKee is demonstrating his depth of range. From the regal heights of La Belle Vie to the tongue-in- cheek playfulness of Barrio. How fun is that? Even when Tim does playful the quality shines out, from the seared tuna with qunioa salad (my personal fav.) to the tequilas (which I've learned can be sipped and savored.) Barrio has subtle nuances everywhere -- whether it's the food, bar menu or the funky decor. It'll take some time to get bored with this place ... Congrats, guys.
-- The4chn81 gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 07:15 11.25.08
some cool drinks and some interesting food, but all overpriced in a totally crammed and claustroppic bar.
-- mickster gave this bar a 3 out of 5 at 12:03 11.10.08
i always thought tequlia was only 'to kill ya' i never believed in premium tequlia always it was all rotgut barrio changed that theres good teq out there maybe be not the $80.00 kind but $12-$15 is great greats apps also
-- radar luv gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 12:38 10.29.08