Barrio Queen- Scottsdale

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Central Coast5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved it! Loved our server, the guac, and the tacos! We come here everytime we are in town.
   

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   Monique VIP

   Dallas2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Food is good, service was terrible. I am from out of town this restaurant was recommended for the food. I made a reservation and was sat in the bar area. Not enough staff to serve the area. I would have ordered another drink but no one ever came to check on us. Music was extremely loud. The air blows directly at each table and I asked if we could move and was told no. I asked if they could turn up the air and it never cut off the whole time we were there. We would have been better off sitting outside and it was cooler outside.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love the Barrio Queen. We took guests from out of town and they loved the food, the patio outside and the total experience. Our waitress, Maria, was wonderful.
   

   Barrio Queen- ScottsdaleResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the food, the patio, and the overall experience at Barrio Queen. It's wonderful to know that Maria provided you with wonderful service. Your kind words truly motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable meals soon!
   

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   lori

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time here and it was great! We went for happy hour and had great margaritas and HH food. Our table ordered the 2-$5 tacos, chicken quesadillas, and the poblano pepper/chicken dish. All were so yummy and plenty of food. The hostesses were so accommodating and our server was “on -point”, taking great care of us and continually checking if we needed anything. We will definitely go back.
   

   Barrio Queen- ScottsdaleResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Lori! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Barrio Queen and had a great experience during happy hour. It's fantastic to know that you loved the margaritas, tacos, and the attentiveness of our staff. Your positive feedback inspires our team to keep delivering exceptional service and delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable experience soon!
   

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   kathy

   Hawaii1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The drinks were the highlight of the experience. I ordered a Paloma, which they prepare tableside-a nice touch in theory, but in practice, a mess. The server kept realizing he was missing ingredients and had to leave to get them multiple times, which made the whole process feel disorganized and frustrating. The food itself was decent but, unfortunately, it arrived cold, which took away from the overall enjoyment. As for the service, it left a lot to be desired. At one point, I politely asked the person who brought our food if he could clear a dirty plate to give our party of eight a little more space. Instead of helping, he flat-out refused, pointing to himself and signaling "no" as he walked. It was bizarre and honestly, off-putting. Between the disorganized drinks, cold food, and lackluster service, the experience just wasn't worth it. Safe to say, I wont be coming back.
   

   Barrio Queen- ScottsdaleResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Kathy, Thank you for your review of Barrio Queen. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the drinks, but we sincerely apologize for the disorganization regarding your Paloma, as well as the cold food and service issues you experienced. Your feedback is important, and we will take action to address these concerns with our team. We appreciate you sharing your experience, and we hope you will consider giving us another chance in the future for an improved visit. Thank you!
   

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   Julie

   Minneapolis1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Party of 8. Server was nice, but scarce. Some of the food was cold. Other than that it was fine.
   

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   Becky

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Quality of their food is terrible! I’ve been eating here for 5 years on and off. I brought my nephew who was visiting thinking it would be an outstanding experience. Boy was I wrong! The hostess and server were nice enough but the most important thing in any restaurant is the food. It sucked! The steak fajitas were awful, the meat was super tough not tender. My nephew barely ate it. No flavor! Doesn’t fajitas come with cheese? No cheese. I ordered for $20 what I thought was the prime rib enchiladas, I asked the waitress if this is the tender shredded type yummy meat, she assured me yes! Well, no it was small amounts of gross tough meat placed sparely on shogging corn tortillas. Yuck, no flavor, I asked for hot sauce, it didn’t help. Embarrassing entree for $20. So when the waitress asked us how is everything I did tell her the fajitas sucked as they were very tough and not tender like they used to me. I told her overall I wasn’t happy. Her response was yes we changed the meat on the fajitas about a month ago and have been hearing that a lot from other customers. We got our bill and paid and I will never go back! Gross wouldn’t feed their food to my dogs! Do not recommend, many other options in ole town.
   

   Barrio Queen- ScottsdaleResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Becky, thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to Barrio Queen. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially concerning the quality of the food. It’s disappointing to know that the fajitas and enchiladas fell short, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your comments are important to us, and we will take action to look into these issues with our team. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Rachel

   Oklahoma City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outdoor seating was incredible. Great food and drinks to enjoy a night with friends
   

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   Necip

   Toronto2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Easy to find an outdoor table. Food is good with a bit loud music. Ambience is also ok. Service is fast.
   

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    Hollye VIP

    Phoenix27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The hostess was friendly & funny. Our waiter, Fred, was very nice and prompt. The waiter (I regret that I can’t remember his name) who took over for Fred was outstanding. My son was running very late to join us & the waiter was accommodating & went well out of his way to make sure my son’s food was warm upon his arrival, as we had ordered ahead for him. The crane asada burritos were good (we all ordered the same thing), but mine & my brother’s were both cold inside, which seemed odd as burritos, as we know them, are usually hot & a bit gooey. The staff made up for the temperature of the food.
    

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