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| - It seems that practically everyone who lives in Phoenix has been to Barro's except me. Despite living here for over a decade, I've just never had the urge to try them. And it seems that most people that are reviewing Barro's are reviewing the location itself rather than the food. Me? I'll stick with the food.
I ordered a mini 8" pizza, which is pretty dirt cheap at five bucks. A dollar added per topping. Hell, I even got a little wild and reckless and decided to order a small spaghetti as well. For the price, it's quite a lot of food. Far more than I expected, which is probably why this place seems to be a go-to alternative to big-time chains for people hosting parties or events where massive amounts of food are required.
As for the mini 8 incher, it was sort of what I expected. Overwhelmingly cheesy, minimal flavor depth, and a crispy crust that is a step above what you'd obtain at your national chains. And if that's what you're using for comparison, then yeah, I'm sure it's amazing. But I assure you, this isn't the end-be-all pizza that some are describing it as. It's a step above Little Caesars, Dominos, or Papa John's, but we all know that the bar is already set pretty low with those joints.
The spaghetti and a single meatball was standard stuff, comparable to what most of these places pass off as pasta. It's nothing horrific, but it's not particularly great either. I found it to be quite heavy on the stomach. The garlic bread, which I wasn't really expecting, just tasted like it was old.
I'm glad to say that I've finally crossed Barro's off my list, but it's a "one and done" deal for me. There are too many other pizza joints I'd rather dine at. But maybe one day if I don't feel like leaving the house and in the mood for delivery, I'll give them a call.
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