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| - This is my go-to taco place in Cleveland!
Pros: Custom ordered tacos
My order:
- Tacos: Green Goddess taco, spice rubbed chicken, cilantro-lime rice, chihuahua cheese, lettuce. The green goddess shell is absolutely my favorite, with a perfect balance of queso and quac. The marinated chicken is not too strong, but much better than plain, grilled chicken.
2 tacos is too few for me, but 3 tacos is too much.
So I put in a second order of a coca-cola steak taco. It didn't overwhelm me, especially compared to the chicken. It had a tougher feel and the special marinade didn't do it for me.
- Blood Orange Frozen Margarita with Sugar on the rim: I love. Classic blood orange margarita. Comes in mason jar.
Barrio definitely sets the bar for "make your own" taco places (**cough, cough better than Condados**). The chips and salsa are included, and the restaurant has a better set up of seating with the individual rooms. It helps with the noise, which is a concern because it's always packed at nights. Also, the spice rubbed chicken raises the bar compared to other places.
Cons: I gave it 4/5 stars because...
1. The service is questionable some nights. We waited a long time for our tacos last night. But if you're ok kicking back and working on your margarita for a while, it won't bother you. Also, sometimes the wait staff seems grumpy, but I think that's part of the charm and something you come to expect.
2. The wait. Sometimes there are open tables but the wait is still crazy. You can get a drink at the bar, but be prepared to fight for a seat or somewhere to stand. The space is busy, packed with patrons, tables, and waitstaff rushing around with tacos.
Pro tip: Sometimes if I am the only one eating quac with the chips, I order a side of quac with my taco (instead of a full order of quac). Then I put a little on my taco and eat the rest with the chips! The perfect amount to satisfy my craving.
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