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| - Barrio is famous in Cleveland, and for good reason. These are great tacos! I tried them for the first time at their truck at the Fabulous Food Festival a few months ago. I was excited to end up here for lunch with friends last weekend.
You can get create-your-own tacos or choose from their specialty menu. I did one of each, and while designing my own was fun, I didn't do the best job. The shrimp was great, and the barrio secret sauce and queso fresco were too, but the cabbage topping kind of overwhelmed the whole thing. Also, next time I'm making more adventurous tortilla decisions, because my friend's green goddess with queso and guacamole looked excellent. I also had the huevos rancheros taco and loved it, but I think I'd ask for more hot sauce next time. Speaking of which, if you're a hot sauce fan don't hesitate to go big and don't be intimidated by their pepper symbols; the sauces all have great flavor but to me the three-pepper secret sauce didn't pack much of a punch.
It's crowded, so plan on waiting a bit, unless you get there before noon. Even though they were slammed, service was great, and we got in and out and back to our conference in around an hour.
I don't go downtown too often, but I'd make the trip for more tacos, and I can't wait until the new location opens in Cleveland Heights.
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