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Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace, Phoenix, AZ

Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace

4.2
4.2
235 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • 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

Menu

Appetizers

  • Barrio GuacamoleUS$14.00

    The Queen's signature guacamole. Vegetarian.

    • Queso FundidoUS$11.00

      Melted Oaxaca cheese topped with chorizo, sauteed mushrooms and roasted poblano peppers. Served with homemade corn tortilla chips.

      Salads

      • 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.

                  Last updated: 15 June 2023

                  What 235 people are saying

                  Overall ratings and reviews

                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                  4.2
                  4.2 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.1Food
                  • 4.1Service
                  • 4.1Ambience
                  • 4Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Diners' Choice Awards

                  • Phoenix

                    Great for outdoor dining

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Barrio Queen at Desert Ridge Marketplace offers a vibrant atmosphere and "excellent food and service." Known for its "fantastic drinks" and "delicious Mexican food," it's a great spot for both casual dining and special occasions. The outdoor patio is highly recommended for a quieter experience. Reservations suggested.

                  235 Reviews

                  1. Maile

                    Denver

                    3 reviews

                    vip
                    1.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    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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                  2. 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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                  3. Joel

                    Philadelphia

                    10 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    10 reviews

                    Dined on 9 November 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Excellent food and drinks and superb service Definitely will dine again
                    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 10 November 2024
                    Thank you for your fantastic review, Joel! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excellent food, drinks, and superb service at Barrio Queen. Your kind words truly motivate our team to keep delivering great experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful meal soon!

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                  4. OpenTable Diner

                    Phoenix

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on 9 November 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The food is delicious! We love birria tacos and pastor!
                    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 9 November 2024
                    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that you loved our birria tacos and pastor at Barrio Queen. Your appreciation for our food truly motivates our team to keep delivering delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back for more tasty experiences soon!

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                  5. Ranelle

                    Phoenix

                    122 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    122 reviews

                    Dined on 6 November 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We look forward to eating here since the food is awesome. Service was very good. We enjoyed the Barrio bowl, steak fajitas and chicken and cheese enchiladas with mole - all delicious!
                    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 6 November 2024
                    Thank you for your wonderful review, Ranelle! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Barrio bowl, steak fajitas, and chicken and cheese enchiladas with mole at Barrio Queen. It’s fantastic to know that our food and service met your expectations. Your support means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals in the future!

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                  6. Jonathan

                    Baltimore

                    38 reviews

                    vip
                    4.0

                    38 reviews

                    Dined on 5 November 2024

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Table side guacamole is the best. Food was very good. Our waiter Jeffrey was very friendly and accommodating. One of favorite outdoor restaurants.
                    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 6 November 2024
                    Hi Jonathan, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our table side guacamole and enjoyed the food at Barrio Queen. It's great to know that Jeffrey provided friendly and accommodating service. We appreciate your support and are happy to be one of your favorite outdoor restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful experience!

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                  7. Jessica

                    Phoenix

                    1 review

                    3.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on 3 November 2024

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 2
                    3. Service 1
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Waiter took a while to get our drinks. Food was okay they had more variety of food and drinks before. Would probably be my last option to go if nearby again…
                    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 4 November 2024
                    Hi Jessica, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Barrio Queen. We apologize for the delays in service and understand your concerns about the variety of food and drinks. Your feedback is important to us, and we will address these issues with our team to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your honesty and hope you might reconsider visiting us again in the future for a better experience.

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                  8. Nicholas

                    Detroit

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined on 31 October 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great time and food! Great Mexican food the burrito was great.
                    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 2 November 2024
                    Thank you for your wonderful review, Nicholas! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Barrio Queen and enjoyed the burrito. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we can't wait to serve you again soon!

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                  9. Paul

                    San Joaquin

                    32 reviews

                    4.0

                    32 reviews

                    Dined on 29 October 2024

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Great variety of food choices Nice outdoor patio- priced right
                    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on 30 October 2024
                    Hi Paul, Thank you for your positive review of Barrio Queen! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the variety of food choices and appreciated our outdoor patio. Your feedback means a lot to us as we strive to create a great dining experience. If there’s anything specific you'd like to see on the menu next time, feel free to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable visit!

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                  10. jakmck

                    Western NC

                    12 reviews

                    vip
                    3.0

                    12 reviews

                    Dined on 29 October 2024

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 3
                    The food was not as good as the last time I ate there.

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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 235 OpenTable diners.

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

                  Make a booking

                  2 people
                  19:00
                  Booked 18 times today

                  Order delivery or takeout

                  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
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