Barrio Queen
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
10Best Says
Barrio Queen offers Mexico City-style dishes, described here as "Mexico City soul food." You know you are in for an above-average meal when your tortillas are made fresh in-house, which is what you'll... Read More
Barrio Queen offers Mexico City-style dishes, described here as "Mexico City soul food." You know you are in for an above-average meal when your tortillas are made fresh in-house, which is what you'll find on the restaurant's expansive taco menu. You'll find many options for burritos, tortas and enchilada platters, along with a full menu of house specialties like chiles en nogada (a Pueblan dish made here using chicken breast in an almond cream sauce that's served with dried fruit and cheese) and the popular roasted pork shoulder Yucatan dish, cochinita pibil. Swing by during the daily happy hour for good deals on small plates and margaritas.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson Local Expert
- Mexican: "Check out the daily happy hour, which happens from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and features $5 wine by the glass and discounts on the house margaritas."
- Best for Mexican Because: If you're craving Mexico City-inspired cuisine in a pleasant Waterfront location, head to Barrio Queen.
