Barrio Queen

(An honest review from someone of Mexican Descent) I feel almost sorry to write this one but it's well deserved after what me and my family experienced. This place has been on my Foodie List for quite some time after seeing how popular the location in Tempe was. I was excited to learn a location on the West side of Phoenix was finally open so it was more accessible but it was just a huge disaster. I'll start with the pros. Pros: Interior design is modern, pleasing to the eye and colorful. Latin themed with art and sugar skulls to make it more "obvious". The location was clean and seemed to be well organized. Cons: the food and drinks were absolutely horrific. Being of Hispanic and Mexican background myself along with my family who joined me..we were so so upset. The course went as such: Chips and Salsa - Chips were glistening with grease and the salsa had zero flavor. It was neither spicy or salty or anything...it kinda just tasted watered down. Queso Fundido - or also known as "Che

We decided to try Barrio Queen for lunch, this was our first visit. It was not a disappointment either, the food and service was great! Our server was outstanding and very attentive. We started our lunch with an appetizer, we ordered the Barrio Guacamole this was made fresh at our table. I ordered the Enchiladas Poblanas and my husband ordered the Enchiladas De Mole. And I can't leave out the most important part of the lunch experience, the chips and salsa. Oh my goodness, the chips were hot, crispy and the thickness of the chip amazing! I've been to many Mexican restaurants and these chips are by far the best I've ever ate! We are definitely going back to try other items on their menu. If you have not tried Barrio Queen, go check them out.

The ambiance was very nice but in my opinion the prices are too expensive for the food. I order a flight of tacos 3 for $14 but they were street tacos. I think that should be explained on the menu also I waited 30 minutes for my drinks to come to the table. The food took way to long to come out. Our drinks were already gone so was the chips & salsa by the time I was able to place the order for the food. The food is good but I won't be returning due to the long wait I experienced. The waiter took so long to check on our table. It seems as tho he was more concerned about the tables that had a big party then our small 2 table party