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| - My fiance and I have been there a handful of times for lunch, brunch, dinner and drinks. I have read some of the other reviews and frankly, I am surprised by the non-5 star rankings because Barrio Queen is one of the few places in Phoenix I will drive across town for. I love to bring my friends and family to Barrio Queen.
Meal: They just recently changed their menu but their taco options have practically stayed the same. I almost exclusively get tacos and one of the draft beers . . . especially the Breckenridge Agave Wheat. Margaritas are also a sure bet too.
Taste: Perfect, perfect, perfect. Too many "fancy taco" places through out the valley think the more crap they throw on the taco, the better it taste but in reality, it just falls short. Barrio Queen seems to know exactly the point where if they left something out, it wouldn't be enough and if they added one more spice or thing, it would be too much. The other thing they do well is taking authentic Mexican food and adding a modern/contemporary twist. A lot of places try to do just that but what ends up really happening is a dish that lacks any sort of real identity or cohesiveness. 10 out of 10.
Value: When it comes to the entrees, portion sizes are great. Tacos, however, are slightly over priced. . . but they always have some sort of special going on with their tacos. They have great happy hour deals and I never leave hungry from this place. 4 out of 5.
Service/Cleanliness: Service at Barrio Queen is excellent, especially for Scottsdale. Most servers and bartenders in Scottsdale seem to be "too-cool-for school-pissed-off" 20-something year olds, but the team at Barrio Queen is incredibly friendly. They aren't afraid either to make recommendations and is very attentive. 9 out of 10.
Atmosphere: The architecture and music work well for the type of vibe they are going for. I used to live in Brownsville, TX, which is on the border with Matamoros, Mexico . . . and the music reminds me so much of living in the Rio Grande Valley. 4 out of 5.
Overall: If I was wanting to try a new place prior to hitting up the bars in Old Town or looking for a new place for Sunday brunch, I highly recommend Barrio Queen. And whenever I bring friends or family from out of town to Barrio Queen, they absolutely love it. I would recommend parking in the parking garage just behind/below because on street parking is a pain! 27 points out of 30, 5 out of 5 stars.
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