Barrio Queen - Surprise

Barrio Queen - Surprise reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   muskarn VIP

   Orange County2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   This was the most bland Mexican food we have ever ate. The only seasoning was on the French fries. Their salsa had absolutely zero flavor. Service was just ok, had to wait awhile for anything we asked for (tortillas for the fajitas, refills, to go boxes). Beautiful decor was basically the only thing going for them.
   

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   Misty

   Phoenix3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Always the best experience!! The margs are very good!!!
   

   Barrio Queen - SurpriseResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Misty! We're so glad to hear that you always have the best experience at Barrio Queen and that you love our margaritas. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates our team to keep delivering great times. We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable visits soon!
   

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   BelindaD

   Phoenix19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

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

   Server started clearing the table before I was finished. It was crowded, business was slow. Hard to understand what the rush was to get us out.
   

   Barrio Queen - SurpriseResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your review, BelindaD! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at Barrio Queen. However, we apologize for the inconvenience regarding the server clearing your table too soon. We appreciate your feedback and will look into this to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. Your input is valuable to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable visit!
   

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   Becca VIP

   Phoenix15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

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

   Great menu choices with quality items. Our service was excellent.
   

   Barrio Queen - SurpriseResponded on March 16, 2025

   Thank you for your fantastic review, Becca! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great menu choices and excellent service at Barrio Queen. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team and inspires us to keep delivering quality experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals in the future!
   

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   Sue

   Las Vegas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

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

   Love their happy hours.....from drinks to appetizers, for the value cant be beat!
   

   Barrio Queen - SurpriseResponded on March 12, 2025

   Thank you for your fantastic review, Sue! We're thrilled to hear that you love our happy hours and find great value in our drinks and appetizers at Barrio Queen. Your kind words motivate our team to keep providing exceptional experiences. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful moments soon!
   

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   Ken

   Seattle1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

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

   Overall the food was quite good. Service was fine. I was a bit disappointed in the short rib birria tacos. Meat was tender, but no signs of birria, in fact, slightly dry. I have had hundreds of birria tacos in Mexico, and these were a far cry.
   

   Barrio Queen - SurpriseResponded on March 12, 2025

   Hi Ken, Thank you for your review of Barrio Queen. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the overall food and service. However, we’re sorry to learn that the short rib birria tacos fell short of your expectations, especially given your experience with birria in Mexico. Your feedback is valuable, and we will take action to look into this with our culinary team. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Kim VIP

   Phoenix29 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   While the food was good, it was rather bland. Both my husband and I had the Chile Relleno dinner and we both agreed it was rather underwhelming as far as taste. It was loaded with vegetables and not too much cheese (which was a plus). We’ve had better though. As far as the salsa was concerned, it tasted like watered down tomato juice. Not impressed at all. Chips were good though.
   

   Barrio Queen - SurpriseResponded on March 10, 2025

   Hi Kim, Thank you for your review of Barrio Queen. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food but are sorry to learn that the Chile Relleno and salsa did not meet your expectations. Your feedback about the flavors is important to us, and we will take action to look into these concerns with our culinary team. We appreciate you sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for a better visit in the future. Thank you!
   

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   Sheri

   Phoenix25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   food was good. Very crowded Had a reservation so we were seated right away.
   

   Barrio Queen - SurpriseResponded on March 10, 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Sheri! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food at Barrio Queen and that your reservation allowed for a prompt seating. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to strive for excellent service even during busy times. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great dining experience!
   

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   Gail VIP

   Phoenix31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

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

   Our group of six dined at Barrio Queen in Surprise, and we had a fantastic experience overall. We were seated in a spacious booth that allowed everyone to spread out comfortably while still being able to converse easily. The atmosphere was lively, with great music adding to the vibrant ambiance. Our server was attentive, and the food and drinks arrived promptly. However, despite being there for two hours, our water glasses were never refilled, which would have been appreciated by those who needed it. On the other hand, the margaritas were enjoyed by others in our group. The chips and salsa were delicious, but our empty basket was never refilled or offered to be replenished. We had made reservations, which turned out to be a smart choice, as the restaurant was quite busy. Thankfully, we were seated immediately. The evening was even more special because we had the chance to reconnect with family we hadn’t seen in a while, and for some of our guests, this was their first visit to Barrio Queen—they were thrilled to try something new. Overall, we were very pleased with our visit. A few small improvements in service would have made the experience even better, but the excellent food, energetic atmosphere, and good company made for a wonderful evening.
   

   Barrio Queen - SurpriseResponded on March 10, 2025

   Thank you for your detailed review, Gail! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Barrio Queen and enjoyed the lively atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious food. We appreciate your feedback regarding the water and chip refills, and we'll look into these areas to ensure a better experience in the future. It's wonderful that you had the chance to reconnect with family during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you and your group back for another memorable evening!
   

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    Bob VIP

    Phoenix10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

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

    No very busy on Sunday night but the noise level was a little high. Our server was great and very attentive. We have eaten here many times and the food is always good, however, this time it was not served hot. Happens!
    

    Barrio Queen - SurpriseResponded on March 3, 2025

    Hi Bob, Thank you for your review of Barrio Queen. We're thrilled to hear that you found our server great and attentive, and that you have enjoyed our food in the past. However, we apologize that this visit did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the temperature of the food and the noise level. Your feedback is important, and we will take action to look into these issues. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you back for an improved visit in the future. Thank you!
    

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