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| - Barrio is the best Mexican food in Phoenix...absolutely amazing. I don't think anywhere else comes close.
This location is in downtown Gilbert, surrounded by numerous restaurants, shops, and parks. It looks like a typical Mexican cantina, but is not tacky and overdone like a lot of other places. The outdoor patio is great when the weather cooperates, and they have misters too.
The server was extremely attentive and knew the menu well. She accommodated a few food allergies in our party, suggesting different dishes and modifications. She was friendly and very good at refilling drinks and chips.
The homemade chips are incredible. They have a perfect crunch, are salted appropriately, and don't taste greasy at all. The salsa had a great kick and every ingredient was very fresh.
The table side guacamole is a must. It was probably the best guacamole I've ever had. They add pomegranate seeds to it, which is very unique. The flavor from them were a great addition to this traditional Mexican appetizer.
Form my entree, I had the signature cochinita pibil. Twelve hour braised pork (huge portion), six homemade soft taco shells, and rice and beans. The best pork I've had, if not the best Mexican dish ever. The pork was so tender and spicy.
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