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| - I'm a big fan of the Tremont location and was very excited to hear that they were opening a location just around the corner from my apartment downtown.
It took MONTHS longer to open than expected and I can tell that they are still working out the kinks - bar service was slow the first time I went, the entire tap system was out the second time, but by my third and fourth visits things seem to be going more smoothly. Yes, I've visited 4 times in the couple of weeks they've been open - the grub is worth it!
Happy hour is a great deal - half off margaritas and whiskey, dollar off drafts, dollar off tacos. You have to be sitting in the bar area so just ask for a table there. Their margaritas are great, but the long whiskey menu really surprised me and whetted my happy hour appetite.
If you aren't familiar with Barrio, you build your own tacos with a checklist separated out into shell type, filling, topping, salsa, sauces. They also have a list of premade favorites. I'm not a vegetarian but for some reason prefer meat free tacos so I almost always get the marinated mushroom filling with the jicama slaw and raw onions for crunch, the salsa verde for heat (one of my favorite things in life and theirs is fresh and delicious) and the pesto to add a little garlic zing. I could easily eat 4 tacos but try to limit myself to two with the free chips and salsa to fill me up. If I'm feeling indulgent I love the stoner queso - their regular queso with rice in it - I thought it'd be weird the first time I tried it, but it makes for a thicker texture that is really nice.
I've also been for the Saturday brunch. The Bloody Maria was absolutely the highlight. (A Bloody Mary made with tequila). Perfectly spiced with a thick salt and pepper rim, garnished with a thick slice of bacon, cheese, and olive. Our waitress warned us that the bacon was addicting - after one thick-cut, crisp, peppery bite, I knew she was right! For brunch I had the shrimp and grits, which were cooked nicely but could've used a little more spice. I also had one of my usual tacos because I like what I like. My dining companions tried the brunch tacos and found them satisfying.
I think the downtown location will keep getting better with time and the service is already improving. Bottom line is the ingredients are fresh and the tacos make me smile - will definitely keep coming back!
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