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| - I've decided that I'm only going to take the time to write reviews on places that I had a positive experience at. Unless, it's REALLY bad. With that being said my first experience at Barrio Brewing was great! Our server, Michael, was really friendly and helpful explaining the food, beer and history of Barrio. If you go in ask for him, you won't be disappointed.
Now for the beer... Really great craft beers. I started off with the Citrizona IPA and it was a great starter. Not very hoppy and nice citrus tones. My girlfriend had the Taylor Jayne's Raspberry Ale and it was nice too with the raspberry nicely pronounced. We then ordered a flight of four where we had the seasonal Beach Brew (great citrus flavor right off the top), another IPA that I can't remember the name of and also the Mocha Java Stout which was really great! Kind of like a coffee milk shake. But, my favorite of the flight was the Grapefruit IPA. Which really surprised me because I don't like grapefruit. This, however, was really delicious!
And the food... I ordered The Sonoran Dog with fries. Michael, the server, brought it out with the beer battered fries because the normal fries weren't ready. Man am I glad he did!!! Those fries were BOMB!!! Really crispy and honestly one of the better fries I've ever had. The dog was awesome with nice beans, tomato and onion. The only critique I would make is that I couldn't taste the bacon. I wish they would have used thick cut bacon to bring out the bacon more. My girlfriend order The Phoenix and she said the chicken was really moist and the jalapeno bacon was an awesome surprise.
All in all a great experience! Defiantly have a Grapefruit IPA and defiantly spend the extra .75 cents on the beer battered fries. Can't wait to go back and try one of the burgers.
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