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Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace, Phoenix, AZ

Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge Marketplace

4.2
4.2
254 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
8:30 PM
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Booked 14 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Desert Ridge
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 254 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Phoenix

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barrio Queen at Desert Ridge Marketplace is celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and delightful menu. Patrons rave about the "great food and great service," with standout items like "table-side guacamole" and "delicious vegetarian tacos." The restaurant offers a "wonderful outdoor dining area" and is praised for its "unique, delicious, creative food."
254 Reviews
  1. Pam

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the Birria Nacho. It was great. The margarita was good but small and not strong. Tasted like drinking a $12.50 juice.
    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Pam, Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Birria Nachos at Barrio Queen. We apologize that the margarita did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we will take action to look into this issue to enhance our drink offerings. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable experience!

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  2. David

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! SO glad they kept to the original recipes! Our server Mary Jane was extremely friendly, and great with the kids!
    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, David! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great food and that Mary Jane provided friendly service at Barrio Queen. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon for more delicious meals!

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  3. David M

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Noise level was too high for conversation purposes.
    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded 3 days ago
    Hi David, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Barrio Queen, but we apologize for the high noise level affecting your experience. We understand how important a comfortable atmosphere is for conversation. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we continually strive to improve our environment. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more enjoyable experience!

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  4. Cheryl

    VIP

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best chips and salsa . Guacamole always delicious ..prices are reasonable but portions have definitely scaled down. Service was excellent ..
    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Cheryl, Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent visit to Barrio Queen. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the chips, salsa, and guacamole, and that you found our prices reasonable. However, we’re sorry to learn that you felt the portions have scaled down. Your feedback is important, and we will certainly take this into consideration as we strive to enhance our offerings. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for a more satisfying experience in the future. Thank you!

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  5. Margaret

    VIP

    Phoenix

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was rude and ironically training another server Food mediocre

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  6. Jane

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were on the patio. Everything was great! Ambience, service, food were all very good
    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on January 6, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Jane! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the patio, ambience, service, and food at Barrio Queen. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team, and we are glad to know you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable meals in the future!

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  7. Jess

    VIP

    Phoenix

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a must-go. The service is great, and the food is excellent.
    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on January 6, 2025
    Thank you for your fantastic review, Jess! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Barrio Queen and enjoyed both the service and the food. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to keep delivering excellent dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals in the future!

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  8. Corey

    VIP

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Below average in all respects. Just not what I would have expected. Much better years ago.

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  9. Wisam

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner took more than 3 hours and came out cold. Wait staff was trying very hard but restaurant seems short staffed and/or poorly run. Won’t return
    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on December 31, 2024
    Hi Wisam, thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to Barrio Queen. We're sorry to hear that your dinner took longer than expected and that the food was cold. We appreciate your recognition of our wait staff's efforts, and we understand how frustrating this experience was for you. Your comments are valuable, and we will certainly look into these issues with our team. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future for a better experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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  10. Joseph

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The black mole sauce was extremely sweet, making it difficult to finish. The chicken in the fiesta bowl was very dry.
    Barrio Queen - Desert Ridge MarketplaceResponded on December 29, 2024
    Hi Joseph, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to Barrio Queen. We're sorry to hear that you found the black mole sauce was excessively sweet and that the chicken in your (Barrio?) fiesta bowl was dry. Your comments are valuable, and we will review these issues with our kitchen team to ensure we provide a better experience for our guests. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you!

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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 254 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 14 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

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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