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Barrio Queen- Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Barrio Queen- Tempe

4.6
4.6
75 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
22:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Barrio Queen is the best restaurant in Tempe 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 areas

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) 912-4052
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Julio Mata
  • Catering
    Please visit https://www.barrioqueen.com/catering/ for more info on catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit https://www.barrioqueen.com/group-private-dining/ for more info on Group and Private Dining.
  • Area
    Tempe
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Valley

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barrio Queen in Tempe offers an imaginative menu with "wonderful" food and "exceptional" service. The patio provides a pleasant dining experience, and the table-side guacamole is a standout. While the atmosphere is festive, some find it noisy. Don't miss their specials and delicious margaritas for a truly enjoyable visit.

75 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food! It’s hit or miss on the wait staff. Sometimes they just seem unhappy.
    Barrio Queen- TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Robert! We're thrilled to hear you love our food at Barrio Queen. We appreciate your feedback about the wait staff, and we understand how important a positive dining experience is. Your comments will be shared with our team to ensure we continue to improve. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  2. Susan

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Barrio Queen. Met out of town friends here for dinner and ate on the patio. They turned the heaters on for us and it was comfortable. Delicious food, house margaritas, our server was helpful and let us take our time, we never felt rushed.
    Barrio Queen- TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Susan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with friends on the patio and appreciated the comfortable atmosphere with the heaters. It's great to know that you loved the food and found our server helpful. Your kind words truly motivate our team to keep providing exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful experience at Barrio Queen soon!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and drinks. Fun night. Will be back
    Barrio Queen- TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the great service, food, and drinks at Barrio Queen. It sounds like you had a fun night, and we truly appreciate your support. Our team is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests, and your kind words inspire us to keep up the good work. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable evening!

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  4. Joshua

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Mediocre food quality and over priced dishes made for a disappointing meal.
    Barrio Queen- TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Joshua, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Barrio Queen. We're sorry to hear that the food quality and pricing did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a great dining experience, and your feedback is invaluable for us to improve. We will share your comments with our kitchen team to ensure we enhance our offerings. We appreciate your input and hope you'll consider giving us another chance to deliver a better meal in the future.

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  5. Tim

    Portland

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a chill atmosphere for talking and enjoying company.
    Barrio Queen- TempeResponded on 10 November 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Tim! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great food and chill atmosphere at Barrio Queen. Creating a welcoming environment for our guests to savor their meals and connect with each other is our top priority. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again soon for more delightful experiences!

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  6. Bob

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always excellent, with an imaginative menu. The service is professional and friendly.
    Barrio Queen- TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review, Bob! We're delighted to hear that you consistently enjoy the excellent food and find our menu imaginative. It's wonderful to know that our service meets your expectations with professionalism and friendliness. Your kind words motivate our team to keep delivering great experiences at Barrio Queen. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delicious meal!

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  7. Brent

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great chips and salsa! Our waitress was very attentive! I had the chicken burrito and it was very flavorful! Had a house margarita, it came in a small glass full of ice, with a few sips it was done. The Margarita was $12.50 definitely not worth the price for all the more you got. 
    Barrio Queen- TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Brent, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our chips and salsa, as well as the flavorful chicken burrito and attentive service at Barrio Queen. We apologize for your experience with the house margarita, and we appreciate your feedback on its size and value. Your comments help us improve, and we hope to provide you with an even better experience during your next visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Renee

    Phoenix

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We've eaten at the Gilbert location numerous times, never had a bad visit. We decided to try the Tempe location this time, it doesn't have the same festive vibe. Server was great but the food lacked a lot. The chips were super dense not much flavor almost painful to eat. I ordered the cheese enchiladas, very bitter sauce, my husband wasn't impressed with his food either. The cocktails were the best part! We had a rough afternoon that day and didn't feel like complaining so we didn't. If we go back to any Bario Queens, it will be Gilbert and I will order tacos like I usually do.
    Barrio Queen- TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Renee, thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our Tempe location. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service and the cocktails, but we’re sorry to learn that the food did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide a vibrant atmosphere and delicious dishes at Barrio Queen, and your feedback about the chips and enchiladas is important to us. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the festive experience you love at Gilbert. Thank you for your support!

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  9. Patti

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is wonderful. We eat here every time we go to Gammage for a show. We tried other restaurants at first but we always came back to BQ. Now we always pick BQ! Oscar was terrific. He was attentive and helpful. Unfortunately the music was too loud and it was difficult for us to hear each other.
    Barrio Queen- TempeResponded on 28 October 2024
    Thank you for your fantastic review, Patti! We're thrilled to hear that you love the food at Barrio Queen and that Oscar provided you with attentive service. We appreciate your loyalty, especially after trying other options. We apologize for the loud music making it difficult to converse; your feedback is invaluable and helps us improve.

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  10. Pamela

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Way over priced. Food just ok and a tiny strawberry Margarita $16. Not worth it!

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FAQs

Barrio Queen- Tempe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 912-4052.

Barrio Queen- Tempe is rated 4.6 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barrio Queen- Tempe

31 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281-2223

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Tempe
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout
  • Phone number
    (480) 912-4052
  • Catering
    Please visit https://www.barrioqueen.com/catering/ for more info on catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit https://www.barrioqueen.com/group-private-dining/ for more info on Group and Private Dining.
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