I was incredibly hyped to hear that Barrio was opening up so close to my house! I've always had a good time eating at the location downtown, but having my own little Barrio to myself was a stretch dream that eventually became a reality.
The interior is huge and uniquely decorated, with a seemingly bigger seating selection than at the downtown location. The increased seating capacity is at the expense of a proper waiting area, though. Whenever it is busy, I find myself waiting awkwardly to the left of the already-left-of-center "front desk". That being said, I never have to wait too long. Usually, I take a walk around Cedar Fairmount.
Barrio is a winning food concept: tacos at the mercy of your judgement. Building your own tacos is something that is not necessarily beginner friendly, but an acquired skill over time. Even then, the monthly tacos and quesos are exotic, spontaneous, and just the right balance of weird and delicious. The portions are noticeably larger at this location, which is a nice touch. Two tacos is enough.
A highlight of the Cedar Fairmount area, and an excellent excuse to not go all the way downtown.