Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace

4.2

243 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Great for happy hour

Barrio Queen is the best restaurant in Phoenix for authentic Mexican food and craft cocktails. Our food pays homage to history and culture by serving fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine using traditional recipes from barrios throughout Mexico. Our extensive tequila and mezcal list set the stage for our array of fun, flavorful drinks. Each has a personality all its own! Inside our locations, the Día de los Muertos decor creates an energetic and social atmosphere that allows you to detach and enjoy your unique, memorable dining experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 466-7445
Website
https://www.barrioqueen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Julio Mata
Catering
Please visit https://www.barrioqueen.com/group-private-dining/ for more info on private and group dining
Private party facilities
Visit https://www.barrioqueen.com/catering/ for more info

Location
21001 N Tatum Blvd suite 98, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Area
Desert Ridge
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Outdoor Firepit

Carne Asada SaladUS$16.00
Grilled steak tossed with a warm flavorful tocino vinaigrette and places on a bed of mixed field greens. Topped with tomatoes, crumbled bacon, goat cheese, roasted pumpkin seeds and homemade fried onions.
Chopped SaladUS$11.00
Layers of romaine lettuce, queso fresco, diced red onions red peppers, avocado, grilled corn cut from the cob, epazote black beans, pomegranate seeds and barrio spiced corn tortilla chips. Served with a side or our homemade creamy roasted chipotle dressing. Vegetarian.

Entrees

Chiles en NogadaUS$22.00
A roasted poblano pepper filled with chicken, apples, pears, dried apricots, golden raisins, walnuts, onions and garlic. Covered in a delicate almond cream sauce, finished with the colors of the Mexican flag fresh cilantro, queso fresco, almond slices and pomegranate seeds. Served with chipotle mashed potatoes and calabacitas.
Cochinita PibilUS$20.00
The Queen's acclaimed pork is marinated in sour orange and achiote paste, wrapped in a banana leaf and slow cooked all night long. Topped with pickled red onions and homemade pico de gallo. Served with fresh hand-pressed corn tortillas, Mexican-style rice and epazote black beans.

Soups

Caldo Tlalpeno
Chicken breast, vegetables and rice in a chipotle infused chicken broth. Topped with avocado, fresh cilantro and homemade barrio spiced corn tortilla strips. Served with 3 warm tortillas.
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$9.00
Menudo Rojo
Beef tripe and hominy soup served with diced red onions, Mexican oregano, fresh cilantro and limes. Served with 3 warm tortillas.
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$10.00

Tacos

Carnitas TacoUS$4.00
Slow cooked pork marinated in Coca-Cola and orange rind. Topped with diced red onions and fresh cilantro.
Al Pastor TacoUS$4.00
Pork marinated in chile and spice. Topped with diced red onions, fresh cilantro, pineapple and our homemade red sauce.

What 243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barrio Queen at Desert Ridge Marketplace serves "excellent Mexican food" in a lively, Dia de los Muertos-themed setting. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "delicious guacamole made tableside." Happy hour boasts great deals on drinks and food. While some find it noisy, many appreciate the "vibrant atmosphere" and "friendly staff."

243 Reviews

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Addie
VIP
Orange County
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very busy, service was very slow. It took a long time just to get water. The biggest let down was the $15 guacamole. They used 1/2 an avocado and it wasn’t even fully ripe and mashed! Burritos were not very big and had a very spicy aftertaste.
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Tracy
VIP
Phoenix
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Two of three orders came out wrong. The food was mediocre
Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 15 December 2024
Hi Tracy, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to Barrio Queen. We're sorry to hear that two of your orders were incorrect and that the food did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we will be looking into these issues with our team. We appreciate your insights and hope you might consider visiting us again in the future for a better experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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Liessen
Phoenix
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was a nice holiday get together with good food!
Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 10 December 2024
Hi Liessen, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a nice holiday gathering and enjoyed the good food at Barrio Queen. Your feedback is important to us, and we will continue to strive for excellence in our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable experiences in the future!
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Ali
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service Food is always good
Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 9 December 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Ali! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great food and service at Barrio Queen. Your positive feedback truly motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals!
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Ann
VIP
Phoenix
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Mario Queen continues to knock out unique, delicious, creative food. Chiles En Nogada are the best.
Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 6 December 2024
Thank you for your amazing review, Ann! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unique and delicious food at Barrio Queen, especially the Chiles En Nogada. Your kind words inspire our team to keep delivering creative dishes that delight our guests. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic dining experience!
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Norman
Phoenix
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was incredible.. always anticipated our needs. The meals were invented and tasty. We enjoyed our experience and will return.
Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 30 November 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Norman! We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience at Barrio Queen and that our waitress catered to your needs. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed the inventive and tasty meals. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates our team to keep delivering great service and delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable dining experiences!
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Ray
Phoenix
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was beyond horrible. He seemed irritated to do his job. My daughter & her boyfriend got waters and they both had to refills. He groaned several times like when I asked him refills on chips & salsa and my Arnold Palmer. He was grumpy, impolite and completely rude. We order sides of rice to which he ignored all together. The food was amazing. Hats off to chef and kitchen staff.
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Karen
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been here before but the new ability to make reservations is a huge plus!!! We had friends in from out of town and they loved the ambience, food and service…perfect evening!
Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 24 November 2024
Hi Karen, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the ambience, food, and service during your visit. It's great to know that our new reservation system made your evening even better! Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more perfect evenings at Barrio Queen!
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Maile
VIP
Denver
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We’ve eaten here many times. What’s happened? It’s not good anymore! The chips were greasy. Our tacos must have been up for a long time before they were served because they were cold and soggy. There was only a tater tot sized portion of fish in each of my fish tacos. The tres leches dessert was bits of pound cake layered with old strawberries and spray canned whipped cream doused in watery cinnamon milk. We won’t be back. So disappointing!
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Victor
Orlando
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Too long to seat and food was okay. Service took time but with prompt when coming back with order.
Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 10 November 2024
Hi Victor, Thank you for your feedback about your visit to Barrio Queen. We apologize for the long wait to be seated and the service delays you experienced. It's great to hear that our team was prompt with your order, but we strive for a seamless experience from start to finish. Your insights are valuable to us, and we will work on improving our seating and service times. We hope you'll consider visiting us again for a better overall experience. Your satisfaction is important to us.
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FAQs

Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 466-7445.

Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace is rated 4.2 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace

21001 N Tatum Blvd suite 98, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Desert Ridge
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Julio Mata
Additional
Outdoor Firepit

Website
https://www.barrioqueen.com/
Phone number
(480) 466-7445
Catering
Please visit https://www.barrioqueen.com/group-private-dining/ for more info on private and group dining
Private party facilities
Visit https://www.barrioqueen.com/catering/ for more info

Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Barrio GuacamoleUS$14.00

Queso FundidoUS$11.00

Salads

Carne Asada SaladUS$16.00

Chopped SaladUS$11.00

Entrees

Chiles en NogadaUS$22.00

Cochinita PibilUS$20.00

Soups

Caldo Tlalpeno

Menudo Rojo

Tacos

Carnitas TacoUS$4.00

Al Pastor TacoUS$4.00

What 243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace restaurant rated?

Is Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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