Barrio Cafe
8 expert reviews
“Barrio makes Mexican food at its most creative: how many menus featuring guacamole spiked with pomegranate seeds or goat-milk-caramel-filled churros have you seen?”
– Lonely Planet
Concierge
"One of the best Mexican restaurants in the entire Southwest."
Travel + Leisure
"The menu is focused on southern Mexico cuisine, with a number of co-founder Silvana Salcido Esparza's own creations available." Full review
Zagat
"Chef-owner Silvana Salcido Esparza "works magic" at this Central Phoenix Mexican, conjuring "clever" fare like "divine" guacamole prepared tableside." Full review
Rough Guide
"Reservations are not taken at this wildly popular little local Mexican place, but it's worth the wait."
Fodor's
"Expect guacamole made to order at your table and modern Mexican specialties such as cochinita pibil, 12-hour slow-roasted pork with red achiote and sour orange." Full review
Where
"The cafe was established in 2002 and has complex, savory dishes and art-laden quarters favored by local intelligentsia; Su brunch is accompanied by live music." Full review
Gayot
13.0
"This hip but friendly café presents complex and sophisticated Mexican food from chef Silvana Salcido Esparza." Full review