El Barrio Menu

2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States
$$$ Mexican restaurant
(1926 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to El Barrio, a vibrant Mexican restaurant nestled in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Located at 2211 2nd Ave N, this culinary haven offers a menu bursting with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted, with highlights including the Adobo Chicken Tacos and Al Carbon Tacos, which feature marinated meats paired with locally made corn or flour tortillas. The Veggie Quesadilla shines with its delightful blend of sautéed mushrooms and goat cheese, while the daily specials, like the Cowboy Burrito, provide newcomers an enticing reason to return.

The atmosphere is lively, with a community seating arrangement perfect for sharing experiences. While some diners note a crowded environment, the overall vibe is welcoming. El Barrio goes above and beyond to cater to dietary restrictions, ensuring a safe dining experience for everyone. To truly enjoy the flavors, don’t forget to enhance your meal with their delicious salsas. This spot is a must-visit for anyone craving a taste of Mexico in Birmingham!

Full Menu - Dips

  • Salsa

    A fresh mix of grilled and roasted tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos, serranoes, cilantro, lime. Served with house corn chips.

    US$3.00
  • Queso Fundido

    A blend of American cheese and goat cheese simmered with toasted chipotles and tequila. Topped with cilantro and cotija cheese. Served with house corn chips.

    US$8.00
  • Queso W/ Chorizo & Peppers

    A blend of American cheese and goat cheese simmered with toasted chipotles and tequila. Topped with house made chorizo, grilled peppers, cilantro and cotija cheese. Served with corn chips.

    US$12.00
  • Guacamole

    Avocado, diced tomatillo, serrano hot sauce, poblano, jalapeno, onion and cilantro. Served with house corn chips.

    US$10.00
  • Seasonal Guacamole

    Our house made chunky guacamole seasoned with candied bacon, local peaches and pickled jalapenos. Served with house corn chips.

    US$11.00
  • Bean & Bacon Dip

    Refried charro beans seasoned with bacon, chipotle, tomatoes, peppers and lime. Topped with Pico de Gallo and cotija cheese. Served with house corn chips.

    US$6.00
  • Vegetarian Black Bean Dip

    Refried black beans seasoned with roasted garlic, cumin and coriander. Topped with Pico de Gallo and cotija cheese. Served with house corn chips.

    US$5.00
  • Pico De Gallo

    A fresh mix of diced tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, lime and cilantro. Served with house corn chips.

    US$4.00
  • Crudites

    Crudites, cut-to-order and ready for dipping. Celery, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini and jicama.

    US$2.00
  • Plantain Chips

    Made in-house. Hand cut & seasoned with a light ancho-chipotle seasoning.

    US$2.00

Full Menu - Apps

  • Elote Asado - Small

    Fresh corn on the cob (1 per order), grilled to order. Topped with mayonnaise, adobo chili seasoning, cotija, cilantro and lime. Available either *on or off the cob*.

    US$5.00
  • Elote Asado - Large

    Fresh corn on the cob (2 per order), grilled to order. Topped with mayonnaise, adobo chili seasoning, cotija, cilantro and lime. Available either *on or off the cob*.

    US$9.00
  • Ceviche

    Citrus marinated gulf shrimp. Seasoned with red onions, peppers (poblanos, serranoes, red peppers), cilantro, lime and orange juice. Served with tostada chips, guacamole and fresh pineapple.

    US$10.00
  • Potato Taquitos

    Three locally made fresh corn tortillas filled with potatoes, hatch chiles, scallions, cheese. Fried till crispy. Topped with avocado crema, sour cream, spicy chipotle salsa, pickled banana peppers, and shredded lettuce.

    US$9.00
  • Plantain Nachos

    House made, hand cut plantain chips topped with carnitas pork, pickled jalapeños, ancho chili, sweet lime crema, serrano hot sauce, scallions, cotija cheese and lime.

    US$10.00
  • Veggie Plantain Nachos

    House made, hand cut plantain chips topped with grilled corn, black beans, pickled jalapeños, ancho chile, sweet lime crema, serrano hot sauce, scallions, cotija cheese and lime.

    US$8.00
  • Chicken Soup - Large

    Pulled roasted chicken, adobo broth, sauteed peppers, lime, herbs and spices. Garnished with red rice, sour cream and cilantro. 16 ounces.

    US$11.00
  • Chicken Soup - Small

    Pulled roasted chicken, adobo broth, sauteed peppers, lime, herbs and spices. Garnished with red rice, sour cream and cilantro. 8 ounces.

    US$6.00

Full Menu - Entrees

  • Carne Asada

    An 8oz. sirloin steak, grilled and served with hatch chile & potato gratin, arugula. Salsa borracha; grilled tomatoes, serranoes, poblanos, garlic, beer and tequila (alcohol free), cilantro and lime.

    US$26.00
  • Chicken Y Rice

    Pulled chicken breast, peppers and red rice, topped with queso fundido.

    US$12.00
  • Enchiladas

    Three fresh corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, peppers, onions, sweet corn and cheese. Topped with cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled onions. Served over red rice and smothered with your choice of our red tomato-chipotle sauce, green tomatillo sauce, half red and half green (Christmas) or queso fundido on top.

  • 1/2 Enchiladas

    Two fresh corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, peppers, onions, sweet corn and cheese. Topped with cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled onions. Served over red rice and smothered with your choice of our red tomato-chipotle sauce, green tomatillo sauce, half red and half green (Christmas) or queso fundido on top.

  • Meatloaf

    An 8oz portion of meatloaf, seasoned ground beef and house made chorizo on top of cotija-mashed potatoes, and sauteed spinach with a ranchera salsa (tomatoes, jalapeños, poblanos, cilantro, and cinnamon) and a cumin sour cream.

    US$20.00
  • 1/2 Meatloaf

    A 4oz portion of meatloaf, seasoned ground beef and house made chorizo on top of cotija-mashed potatoes, and sauteed spinach with a ranchera salsa (tomatoes, jalapeños, poblanos, cilantro, and cinnamon) and a cumin sour cream.

    US$15.00
  • Trout

    8-10oz of trout, farm raised in North Carolina. Skin on, lightly coated with masa and pan roasted. Served on our bacon-hominy succotash, cherry tomatoes and corn with a citrus-guajillo salsa and topped with arugula, lemon olive oil and crispy plantains.

    US$23.00
  • 1/2 Trout

    4-5 oz of trout, farm raised in North Carolina. Skin on, lightly coated with masa and pan roasted. Served on our bacon-hominy succotash, cherry tomatoes and corn with a citrus-guajillo salsa and topped with arugula, lemon olive oil and crispy plantains.

    US$17.00
  • Chile Relleno

    A whole poblano pepper, cut in half, stuffed with black beans, chickpeas, grilled cactus, Monterey Jack cheese, peppers, onions and spices. Served on red rice. Topped with toasted pine nuts and a roasted garlic crema.

    US$16.00
  • 1/2 Chile Relleno

    Half a poblano pepper, stuffed with black beans, chickpeas, grilled cactus, Monterey Jack cheese, peppers, onions and spices. Served on red rice. Topped with toasted pine nuts and a roasted garlic crema.

    US$11.00
  • Soup Plate - Large

    Pulled roasted chicken, adobo broth, sauteed peppers, lime, herbs and spices. Garnished with red rice, sour cream and cilantro. Served with a Barrio salad and cornbread. 16 Ounces.

    US$17.00
  • Soup Plate - Small

    Pulled roasted chicken, adobo broth, sauteed peppers, lime, herbs and spices. Garnished with red rice, sour cream and cilantro. Served with a Barrio salad and cornbread. 8 Ounces.

    US$12.00
  • Veggie Enchiladas - Whole

    Three locally made fresh corn tortillas, stuffed with mushrooms, peppers, spinach, onions, corn, and cheese. Topped with cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled onions. Served over red rice and smothered with your choice of our red tomato-chipotle sauce, green tomatillo sauce, half red and half green (Christmas) or queso fundido on top.

  • Veggie Enchiladas - 1/2

    Two locally made fresh corn tortillas, stuffed with mushrooms, peppers, spinach, onions, corn, and cheese. Topped with cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled onions. Served over red rice and smothered with your choice of our red tomato-chipotle sauce, green tomatillo sauce, half red and half green (Christmas) or queso fundido on top.

  • Pepeto

    A summer soup with slow roasted pork, habanero-lime broth, chayote, green beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, rice and chile marinated cabbage.

    US$19.00
  • 1/2 Pepeto

    A summer soup with slow roasted pork, habanero-lime broth, chayote, green beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, rice and chile marinated cabbage.

    US$14.00
  • Escabeche

    Braised, bone in chicken thighs served on summer grilled vegetable; fingerling potatoes, green beans and okra tossed in a smokey chipotle-lime dressing with pepitas and arugula.

    US$21.00
  • 1/2 Escabeche

    Braised, bone in chicken thighs served on summer grilled vegetable; fingerling potatoes, green beans and okra tossed in a smokey chipotle-lime dressing with pepitas and arugula.

    US$16.00

Full Menu - Quesadillas

  • Veggie Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with sauteed mushrooms, grilled corn, sauteed spinach, goat cheese and chihuahua cheese. Served with a roasted garlic-tomato salsa and a 1/2 Barrio Salad.

    US$14.00
  • Beef Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with marinated, barbacoa brisket, sweet peppers, onions, cilantro, and chihuahua cheese. Served with chipotle crema and a Barrio salad.

    US$18.00
  • Chicken Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted, filled with roasted chicken breast, tomatillo salsa, poblanos, diced onions, cilantro, and chihuahua cheese. Served with our house sour cream and a Barrio salad.

    US$16.00
  • Shrimp Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with sauteed gulf shrimp, pico de gallo, cilantro and chihuahua cheese. Served with our sweet lime crema and a Barrio salad.

    US$17.00
  • Bacon Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with chopped bacon, refried charro beans, fresh jalapeños, tomatillos, cilantro and chihuahua cheese. Served with our house made sour cream and a Barrio salad.

    US$15.00
  • Cheese Qusadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with chihuahua cheese. Served with our house sour cream and a Barrio salad.

    US$9.00
  • Spicy Chicken Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted, filled with spiced pulled chicken breast, peppers, and chihuahua cheese. Served with herb crema and a Barrio salad with cherry tomatoes and roasted pecans.

    US$16.00
  • Vegan Quesadilla

    Toasted flour tortilla; filled with refried black beans, mushrooms, grilled corn and spinach. Served with tomato-roasted garlic salsa and a small barrio salad.

    US$12.00

Full Menu - Tostada

  • Spicy Chicken Tostada

    A fresh tostada topped with guacamole, spiced chicken tossed in our arbol chili hot sauce, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, toasted pecans, cotija cheese, and house herb crema. Served on a Barrio salad.

    US$16.00
  • Vegan Tostada

    Grilled seasonal vegetables (zucchini, okra, rajas, onion, green beans and cherry tomatoes). Tostada is topped with refried black beans, crispy plantains, and spicy chipotle salsa. Served on a Barrio salad.

    US$13.00
  • BBQ Pork Tostada

    Crispy tostada with pork carnitas, refried charro beans and pomegranate-chipotle bbq sauce. Topped with jicama slaw and pickled banana peppers. Served on a barrio salad

    US$16.00

Full Menu - Tacos

  • Adobo Chicken Tacos

    Pulled chicken breast in a ancho-citrus adobo marinade, sauteed with cilantro, lime and rajas (poblanos and red peppers). Served with a side of house made sour cream, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$14.00
  • Al Carbon Tacos

    Grilled and thinly sliced sirloin steak, marinated in lime juice, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro and oregano with rajas (sauteed peppers and onions). Served with a spicy chipotle salsa, chili-lime marinated cabbage , white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$16.00
  • Al Pastor Tacos

    Slow roasted pork, marinated with orange, lime, achiote paste and chipotle peppers. Sauteed with fresh pineapple and cilantro. Served with a side of pickled red onions, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$15.00
  • Carnitas Tacos

    Slow roasted pulled pork cooked in citrus, garlic, ancho, chipotle, oregano and cinnamon. Sauteed with onions and cilantro. Served with a side of tomatillo salsa, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$15.00
  • Veggie

    Jackfruit Tinga; Achiote, chipotle, sauteed sweet peppers, jalapenos and toasted pepitas. Served with a side of pipian, sweet corn relish, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$12.00
  • Shrimp Tacos

    Fresh gulf shrimp, your choice of fried or sauteed. Served with avocado-tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$16.00

Full Menu - Salads

  • Romaine & Spinach Salad

    Chopped romaine lettuce and spinach; tossed with grilled corn, sliced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, red peppers, cilantro and pepitas. Served with a creamy roasted garlic-lime dressing.

    US$12.00
  • 1/2 Romaine & Spinach Salad

    Chopped romaine lettuce and spinach; tossed with grilled corn, sliced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, red peppers, cilantro and pepitas. Served with a creamy roasted garlic-lime dressing.

    US$7.00
  • Barrio Salad

    Mixed spring greens with jicama, radishes, and cotija cheese. Served with our lime vinaigrette.

    US$10.00
  • 1/2 Barrio Salad

    Mixed spring greens with jicama, radishes, and cotija cheese. Served with our lime vinaigrette.

    US$6.00
  • Heirloom Salad
    US$12.00

Full Menu - Sides

  • Cornbread

    Three pieces of our masa and buttermilk cornbread. Served with jalapeno-honey butter.

    US$5.00
  • Charro Beans

    Pinto beans braised with tomatoes, bacon, onions, peppers, chipotle, garlic, lime and oregano. Topped with scallions.

    US$4.00
  • Red Rice & Black Beans

    A cup of our black beans and red rice. Topped with cotija and cilantro.

    US$3.00
  • Grilled Vegetables

    Local seasonal vegetables, grilled and served with lime, cilantro, cotija and toasted pepitas.

    US$5.00
  • Red Rice

    Toasted and braised basmati rice. Seasoned with tomatoes, Ancho, garlic, oregano and onions. Topped with cilantro.

    US$3.00
  • White Rice

    Toasted basmati rice, onions, garlic and oregano. Topped with cilantro.

    US$3.00
  • Black Beans

    Seasoned with roasted garlic and cumin. Topped with cotija and cilantro.

    US$3.00
  • Potato Gratin

    Thinly sliced potatoes, braised in cream, hatch chiles, onions and scallions. Topped with our three cheese blend.

    US$4.00
  • Mashed Potatoes

    Fresh mashed potatoes topped with cotija cheese

    US$4.00
  • Half Avocado
    US$3.00
  • Queso Fundido

    A blend of American & goat cheese simmered with toasted chipotles and tequila. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Pico De Gallo

    A fresh mix of diced tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, lime and cilantro. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Guacamole

    Avocado, diced tomatillo, serrano hot sauce, poblano, jalapeno, onion and cilantro. (2 Oz)

    US$4.00
  • House Crema

    Our house made sour cream. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Herb Crema

    A creamy dressing made from our house sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, jalapenos, garlic, scallions, oregano, cilantro and lime juice. (aka Mexican ranch). (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Chipotle Crema

    Our house made sour cream and mayonnaise spiced with chipotle, lime and cane sugar. (2 Oz).

    US$2.00
  • Sweet Lime Crema

    Our house made sour cream mixed with fresh lime and cane sugar. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Tomato-Garlic Salsa

    Roasted garlic, tomatoes and tomatillos seasoned with toasted chipotle peppers. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Spicy Chipotle Sauce

    Roasted tomatillo and garlic blended with toasted chipotle and molasses. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Hot Sauce

    Choose one of our house made hot sauces (2 Oz). BARRIO - Arbol chiles, red peppers, garlic and spices (mild heat) SERRANO - Fresh Serrano chiles with tomatillos, green onions, cilantro and spices (medium heat). HABANERO - Fresh Habaneros with onions, garlic, cinnamon and spices (hot). SEASONAL - Local chiles, fermented with apple cider vinegar (HOT - like pain and magma had a super spicy baby!).

  • Hot Sauce - Bottle

    Choose one of our house made hot sauces (5 Oz Bottle). BARRIO - Arbol chiles, red peppers, garlic and spices (mild heat) SERRANO - Fresh Serrano chiles with tomatillos, green onions, cilantro and spices (medium heat). HABANERO - Fresh Habaneros with onions, garlic, cinnamon and spices (hot). SEASONAL - Local chiles, fermented with apple cider vinegar (HOT - like pain and magma had a super spicy baby!).

  • Jicama Slaw

    Jicama, cabbage and green apples tossed with mint, lime, peppers and mayo.

    US$4.00
  • 2 Flour Tortillas

    2 fresh, hot flour tortillas.

    US$0.50
  • 2 Corn Tortillas

    2 fresh, hot corn tortillas.

    US$0.50

Full Menu - Dessert

  • Chocolate Pot De Creme

    Bitter sweet chocolate spiced with chipotle and cinnamon. Served with whipped cream, Mexican chocolate and a polvoron cookie.

    US$10.00
  • Tres Leches

    House made cake, soaked in our vanilla sweetened tres leches mix. Fresh strawberries , dolce de leche, candied pecans and whipped cream.

    US$10.00
  • Cookie

    Polvoron cookie. Almond flour, browned butter, vanilla and masa. Dredged in cinnamon powdered sugar.

    US$4.00

Full Menu - Drinks

  • Margarita Mix

    Choose from our selection of house made mixes. Freshly squeezed and mixed daily. (1/2 Gallon)

  • Mexican Fanta
    US$4.00
  • Mexican Coffee

    Domestique cold brew coffee mixed with our brown sugar & cinnamon syrup, served over ice with 1/2 & 1/2.

    US$6.00
  • Mexican Coke
    US$4.00
  • Iced Tea

    House made ice tea.

    US$3.00
  • Jarritos

    Selection of flavors.

    US$4.00
  • Soda

    Our selection of ice cold Pepsi products.

    US$3.00
  • Milk - Kids
    US$3.00

Full Menu - Kids

  • Kids Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with mozzarella, monterey jack and cheddar cheese. Served with our house sour cream.

    US$5.00
  • Kids Tacos

    Two crunchy shell tacos with braised ground beef, shredded cheese and house made sour cream.

    US$7.00
  • Kids Nachos

    Warm corn chips, smothered with queso fundido and house made sour cream

    US$7.00
  • Kids Fruit
    US$4.00
  • Kids Corn
    US$3.00
  • Kids Rice / Beans
    US$3.00
  • Kids Mashed Potatoes
    US$3.00

Dips

  • Salsa

    A fresh mix of grilled and roasted tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos, serranoes, cilantro, lime. Served with house corn chips.

    US$3.00
  • Queso Fundido

    A blend of American cheese and goat cheese simmered with toasted chipotles and tequila. Topped with cilantro and cotija cheese. Served with house corn chips.

    US$8.00
  • Queso W/ Chorizo & Peppers

    A blend of American cheese and goat cheese simmered with toasted chipotles and tequila. Topped with house made chorizo, grilled peppers, cilantro and cotija cheese. Served with corn chips.

    US$12.00
  • Guacamole

    Avocado, diced tomatillo, serrano hot sauce, poblano, jalapeno, onion and cilantro. Served with house corn chips.

    US$10.00
  • Seasonal Guacamole

    Our house made chunky guacamole seasoned with candied bacon, local peaches and pickled jalapenos. Served with house corn chips.

    US$11.00
  • Bean & Bacon Dip

    Refried charro beans seasoned with bacon, chipotle, tomatoes, peppers and lime. Topped with Pico de Gallo and cotija cheese. Served with house corn chips.

    US$6.00
  • Vegetarian Black Bean Dip

    Refried black beans seasoned with roasted garlic, cumin and coriander. Topped with Pico de Gallo and cotija cheese. Served with house corn chips.

    US$5.00
  • Pico De Gallo

    A fresh mix of diced tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, lime and cilantro. Served with house corn chips.

    US$4.00
  • Crudites

    Crudites, cut-to-order and ready for dipping. Celery, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini and jicama.

    US$2.00
  • Plantain Chips

    Made in-house. Hand cut & seasoned with a light ancho-chipotle seasoning.

    US$2.00

Apps

  • Elote Asado - Small

    Fresh corn on the cob (1 per order), grilled to order. Topped with mayonnaise, adobo chili seasoning, cotija, cilantro and lime. Available either *on or off the cob*.

    US$5.00
  • Elote Asado - Large

    Fresh corn on the cob (2 per order), grilled to order. Topped with mayonnaise, adobo chili seasoning, cotija, cilantro and lime. Available either *on or off the cob*.

    US$9.00
  • Ceviche

    Citrus marinated gulf shrimp. Seasoned with red onions, peppers (poblanos, serranoes, red peppers), cilantro, lime and orange juice. Served with tostada chips, guacamole and fresh pineapple.

    US$10.00
  • Potato Taquitos

    Three locally made fresh corn tortillas filled with potatoes, hatch chiles, scallions, cheese. Fried till crispy. Topped with avocado crema, sour cream, spicy chipotle salsa, pickled banana peppers, and shredded lettuce.

    US$9.00
  • Plantain Nachos

    House made, hand cut plantain chips topped with carnitas pork, pickled jalapeños, ancho chili, sweet lime crema, serrano hot sauce, scallions, cotija cheese and lime.

    US$10.00
  • Veggie Plantain Nachos

    House made, hand cut plantain chips topped with grilled corn, black beans, pickled jalapeños, ancho chile, sweet lime crema, serrano hot sauce, scallions, cotija cheese and lime.

    US$8.00
  • Chicken Soup - Large

    Pulled roasted chicken, adobo broth, sauteed peppers, lime, herbs and spices. Garnished with red rice, sour cream and cilantro. 16 ounces.

    US$11.00
  • Chicken Soup - Small

    Pulled roasted chicken, adobo broth, sauteed peppers, lime, herbs and spices. Garnished with red rice, sour cream and cilantro. 8 ounces.

    US$6.00

Entrees

  • Carne Asada

    An 8oz. sirloin steak, grilled and served with hatch chile & potato gratin, arugula. Salsa borracha; grilled tomatoes, serranoes, poblanos, garlic, beer and tequila (alcohol free), cilantro and lime.

    US$26.00
  • Chicken Y Rice

    Pulled chicken breast, peppers and red rice, topped with queso fundido.

    US$12.00
  • Enchiladas

    Three fresh corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, peppers, onions, sweet corn and cheese. Topped with cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled onions. Served over red rice and smothered with your choice of our red tomato-chipotle sauce, green tomatillo sauce, half red and half green (Christmas) or queso fundido on top.

  • 1/2 Enchiladas

    Two fresh corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, peppers, onions, sweet corn and cheese. Topped with cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled onions. Served over red rice and smothered with your choice of our red tomato-chipotle sauce, green tomatillo sauce, half red and half green (Christmas) or queso fundido on top.

  • Meatloaf

    An 8oz portion of meatloaf, seasoned ground beef and house made chorizo on top of cotija-mashed potatoes, and sauteed spinach with a ranchera salsa (tomatoes, jalapeños, poblanos, cilantro, and cinnamon) and a cumin sour cream.

    US$20.00
  • 1/2 Meatloaf

    A 4oz portion of meatloaf, seasoned ground beef and house made chorizo on top of cotija-mashed potatoes, and sauteed spinach with a ranchera salsa (tomatoes, jalapeños, poblanos, cilantro, and cinnamon) and a cumin sour cream.

    US$15.00
  • Trout

    8-10oz of trout, farm raised in North Carolina. Skin on, lightly coated with masa and pan roasted. Served on our bacon-hominy succotash, cherry tomatoes and corn with a citrus-guajillo salsa and topped with arugula, lemon olive oil and crispy plantains.

    US$23.00
  • 1/2 Trout

    4-5 oz of trout, farm raised in North Carolina. Skin on, lightly coated with masa and pan roasted. Served on our bacon-hominy succotash, cherry tomatoes and corn with a citrus-guajillo salsa and topped with arugula, lemon olive oil and crispy plantains.

    US$17.00
  • Chile Relleno

    A whole poblano pepper, cut in half, stuffed with black beans, chickpeas, grilled cactus, Monterey Jack cheese, peppers, onions and spices. Served on red rice. Topped with toasted pine nuts and a roasted garlic crema.

    US$16.00
  • 1/2 Chile Relleno

    Half a poblano pepper, stuffed with black beans, chickpeas, grilled cactus, Monterey Jack cheese, peppers, onions and spices. Served on red rice. Topped with toasted pine nuts and a roasted garlic crema.

    US$11.00
  • Soup Plate - Large

    Pulled roasted chicken, adobo broth, sauteed peppers, lime, herbs and spices. Garnished with red rice, sour cream and cilantro. Served with a Barrio salad and cornbread. 16 Ounces.

    US$17.00
  • Soup Plate - Small

    Pulled roasted chicken, adobo broth, sauteed peppers, lime, herbs and spices. Garnished with red rice, sour cream and cilantro. Served with a Barrio salad and cornbread. 8 Ounces.

    US$12.00
  • Veggie Enchiladas - Whole

    Three locally made fresh corn tortillas, stuffed with mushrooms, peppers, spinach, onions, corn, and cheese. Topped with cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled onions. Served over red rice and smothered with your choice of our red tomato-chipotle sauce, green tomatillo sauce, half red and half green (Christmas) or queso fundido on top.

  • Veggie Enchiladas - 1/2

    Two locally made fresh corn tortillas, stuffed with mushrooms, peppers, spinach, onions, corn, and cheese. Topped with cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled onions. Served over red rice and smothered with your choice of our red tomato-chipotle sauce, green tomatillo sauce, half red and half green (Christmas) or queso fundido on top.

  • Pepeto

    A summer soup with slow roasted pork, habanero-lime broth, chayote, green beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, rice and chile marinated cabbage.

    US$19.00
  • 1/2 Pepeto

    A summer soup with slow roasted pork, habanero-lime broth, chayote, green beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, rice and chile marinated cabbage.

    US$14.00
  • Escabeche

    Braised, bone in chicken thighs served on summer grilled vegetable; fingerling potatoes, green beans and okra tossed in a smokey chipotle-lime dressing with pepitas and arugula.

    US$21.00
  • 1/2 Escabeche

    Braised, bone in chicken thighs served on summer grilled vegetable; fingerling potatoes, green beans and okra tossed in a smokey chipotle-lime dressing with pepitas and arugula.

    US$16.00

Quesadillas

  • Veggie Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with sauteed mushrooms, grilled corn, sauteed spinach, goat cheese and chihuahua cheese. Served with a roasted garlic-tomato salsa and a 1/2 Barrio Salad.

    US$14.00
  • Beef Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with marinated, barbacoa brisket, sweet peppers, onions, cilantro, and chihuahua cheese. Served with chipotle crema and a Barrio salad.

    US$18.00
  • Chicken Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted, filled with roasted chicken breast, tomatillo salsa, poblanos, diced onions, cilantro, and chihuahua cheese. Served with our house sour cream and a Barrio salad.

    US$16.00
  • Shrimp Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with sauteed gulf shrimp, pico de gallo, cilantro and chihuahua cheese. Served with our sweet lime crema and a Barrio salad.

    US$17.00
  • Bacon Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with chopped bacon, refried charro beans, fresh jalapeños, tomatillos, cilantro and chihuahua cheese. Served with our house made sour cream and a Barrio salad.

    US$15.00
  • Cheese Qusadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with chihuahua cheese. Served with our house sour cream and a Barrio salad.

    US$9.00
  • Spicy Chicken Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted, filled with spiced pulled chicken breast, peppers, and chihuahua cheese. Served with herb crema and a Barrio salad with cherry tomatoes and roasted pecans.

    US$16.00
  • Vegan Quesadilla

    Toasted flour tortilla; filled with refried black beans, mushrooms, grilled corn and spinach. Served with tomato-roasted garlic salsa and a small barrio salad.

    US$12.00

Tostada

  • Spicy Chicken Tostada

    A fresh tostada topped with guacamole, spiced chicken tossed in our arbol chili hot sauce, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, toasted pecans, cotija cheese, and house herb crema. Served on a Barrio salad.

    US$16.00
  • Vegan Tostada

    Grilled seasonal vegetables (zucchini, okra, rajas, onion, green beans and cherry tomatoes). Tostada is topped with refried black beans, crispy plantains, and spicy chipotle salsa. Served on a Barrio salad.

    US$13.00
  • BBQ Pork Tostada

    Crispy tostada with pork carnitas, refried charro beans and pomegranate-chipotle bbq sauce. Topped with jicama slaw and pickled banana peppers. Served on a barrio salad

    US$16.00

Tacos

  • Adobo Chicken Tacos

    Pulled chicken breast in a ancho-citrus adobo marinade, sauteed with cilantro, lime and rajas (poblanos and red peppers). Served with a side of house made sour cream, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$14.00
  • Al Carbon Tacos

    Grilled and thinly sliced sirloin steak, marinated in lime juice, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro and oregano with rajas (sauteed peppers and onions). Served with a spicy chipotle salsa, chili-lime marinated cabbage , white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$16.00
  • Al Pastor Tacos

    Slow roasted pork, marinated with orange, lime, achiote paste and chipotle peppers. Sauteed with fresh pineapple and cilantro. Served with a side of pickled red onions, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$15.00
  • Carnitas Tacos

    Slow roasted pulled pork cooked in citrus, garlic, ancho, chipotle, oregano and cinnamon. Sauteed with onions and cilantro. Served with a side of tomatillo salsa, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$15.00
  • Veggie

    Jackfruit Tinga; Achiote, chipotle, sauteed sweet peppers, jalapenos and toasted pepitas. Served with a side of pipian, sweet corn relish, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$12.00
  • Shrimp Tacos

    Fresh gulf shrimp, your choice of fried or sauteed. Served with avocado-tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$16.00

Salads

  • Romaine & Spinach Salad

    Chopped romaine lettuce and spinach; tossed with grilled corn, sliced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, red peppers, cilantro and pepitas. Served with a creamy roasted garlic-lime dressing.

    US$12.00
  • 1/2 Romaine & Spinach Salad

    Chopped romaine lettuce and spinach; tossed with grilled corn, sliced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, red peppers, cilantro and pepitas. Served with a creamy roasted garlic-lime dressing.

    US$7.00
  • Barrio Salad

    Mixed spring greens with jicama, radishes, and cotija cheese. Served with our lime vinaigrette.

    US$10.00
  • 1/2 Barrio Salad

    Mixed spring greens with jicama, radishes, and cotija cheese. Served with our lime vinaigrette.

    US$6.00
  • Heirloom Salad
    US$12.00

Sides

  • Cornbread

    Three pieces of our masa and buttermilk cornbread. Served with jalapeno-honey butter.

    US$5.00
  • Charro Beans

    Pinto beans braised with tomatoes, bacon, onions, peppers, chipotle, garlic, lime and oregano. Topped with scallions.

    US$4.00
  • Red Rice & Black Beans

    A cup of our black beans and red rice. Topped with cotija and cilantro.

    US$3.00
  • Grilled Vegetables

    Local seasonal vegetables, grilled and served with lime, cilantro, cotija and toasted pepitas.

    US$5.00
  • Red Rice

    Toasted and braised basmati rice. Seasoned with tomatoes, Ancho, garlic, oregano and onions. Topped with cilantro.

    US$3.00
  • White Rice

    Toasted basmati rice, onions, garlic and oregano. Topped with cilantro.

    US$3.00
  • Black Beans

    Seasoned with roasted garlic and cumin. Topped with cotija and cilantro.

    US$3.00
  • Potato Gratin

    Thinly sliced potatoes, braised in cream, hatch chiles, onions and scallions. Topped with our three cheese blend.

    US$4.00
  • Mashed Potatoes

    Fresh mashed potatoes topped with cotija cheese

    US$4.00
  • Half Avocado
    US$3.00
  • Queso Fundido

    A blend of American & goat cheese simmered with toasted chipotles and tequila. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Pico De Gallo

    A fresh mix of diced tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, lime and cilantro. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Guacamole

    Avocado, diced tomatillo, serrano hot sauce, poblano, jalapeno, onion and cilantro. (2 Oz)

    US$4.00
  • House Crema

    Our house made sour cream. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Herb Crema

    A creamy dressing made from our house sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, jalapenos, garlic, scallions, oregano, cilantro and lime juice. (aka Mexican ranch). (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Chipotle Crema

    Our house made sour cream and mayonnaise spiced with chipotle, lime and cane sugar. (2 Oz).

    US$2.00
  • Sweet Lime Crema

    Our house made sour cream mixed with fresh lime and cane sugar. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Tomato-Garlic Salsa

    Roasted garlic, tomatoes and tomatillos seasoned with toasted chipotle peppers. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Spicy Chipotle Sauce

    Roasted tomatillo and garlic blended with toasted chipotle and molasses. (2 Oz)

    US$2.00
  • Hot Sauce

    Choose one of our house made hot sauces (2 Oz). BARRIO - Arbol chiles, red peppers, garlic and spices (mild heat) SERRANO - Fresh Serrano chiles with tomatillos, green onions, cilantro and spices (medium heat). HABANERO - Fresh Habaneros with onions, garlic, cinnamon and spices (hot). SEASONAL - Local chiles, fermented with apple cider vinegar (HOT - like pain and magma had a super spicy baby!).

  • Hot Sauce - Bottle

    Choose one of our house made hot sauces (5 Oz Bottle). BARRIO - Arbol chiles, red peppers, garlic and spices (mild heat) SERRANO - Fresh Serrano chiles with tomatillos, green onions, cilantro and spices (medium heat). HABANERO - Fresh Habaneros with onions, garlic, cinnamon and spices (hot). SEASONAL - Local chiles, fermented with apple cider vinegar (HOT - like pain and magma had a super spicy baby!).

  • Jicama Slaw

    Jicama, cabbage and green apples tossed with mint, lime, peppers and mayo.

    US$4.00
  • 2 Flour Tortillas

    2 fresh, hot flour tortillas.

    US$0.50
  • 2 Corn Tortillas

    2 fresh, hot corn tortillas.

    US$0.50

Dessert

  • Chocolate Pot De Creme

    Bitter sweet chocolate spiced with chipotle and cinnamon. Served with whipped cream, Mexican chocolate and a polvoron cookie.

    US$10.00
  • Tres Leches

    House made cake, soaked in our vanilla sweetened tres leches mix. Fresh strawberries , dolce de leche, candied pecans and whipped cream.

    US$10.00
  • Cookie

    Polvoron cookie. Almond flour, browned butter, vanilla and masa. Dredged in cinnamon powdered sugar.

    US$4.00

Drinks

  • Margarita Mix

    Choose from our selection of house made mixes. Freshly squeezed and mixed daily. (1/2 Gallon)

  • Mexican Fanta
    US$4.00
  • Mexican Coffee

    Domestique cold brew coffee mixed with our brown sugar & cinnamon syrup, served over ice with 1/2 & 1/2.

    US$6.00
  • Mexican Coke
    US$4.00
  • Iced Tea

    House made ice tea.

    US$3.00
  • Jarritos

    Selection of flavors.

    US$4.00
  • Soda

    Our selection of ice cold Pepsi products.

    US$3.00
  • Milk - Kids
    US$3.00

Kids

  • Kids Quesadilla

    A fresh flour tortilla from Gordos, griddle toasted and filled with mozzarella, monterey jack and cheddar cheese. Served with our house sour cream.

    US$5.00
  • Kids Tacos

    Two crunchy shell tacos with braised ground beef, shredded cheese and house made sour cream.

    US$7.00
  • Kids Nachos

    Warm corn chips, smothered with queso fundido and house made sour cream

    US$7.00
  • Kids Fruit
    US$4.00
  • Kids Corn
    US$3.00
  • Kids Rice / Beans
    US$3.00
  • Kids Mashed Potatoes
    US$3.00

Tuesday Specials - Tuesday Specials

  • Crunchy Beef

    All natural ground beef braised with tomatoes, chipotle, garlic, peppers, onions and lime. Served in a crispy corn shell with house made sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese.

    US$3.75
  • Crunchy Lentil

    Green lentil de puy braised in tomatoes, chipotle, garlic, peppers, onions and lime. Served in a crispy corn shell with shredded cheese, house made sour cream, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes

    US$3.25

Tuesday Specials

  • Crunchy Beef

    All natural ground beef braised with tomatoes, chipotle, garlic, peppers, onions and lime. Served in a crispy corn shell with house made sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese.

    US$3.75
  • Crunchy Lentil

    Green lentil de puy braised in tomatoes, chipotle, garlic, peppers, onions and lime. Served in a crispy corn shell with shredded cheese, house made sour cream, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes

    US$3.25

Wednesday Specials - Wednesday Specials

  • Tamales

    Two house made tamales, stuffed with roasted peppers and cheese; topped with pulled, slow roasted brisket, tomato-chipotle broth and a salsa of grilled corn, peppers, onions and tomatoes. Finished with queso fresco, pepitas and olive oil.

    US$19.00

Wednesday Specials

  • Tamales

    Two house made tamales, stuffed with roasted peppers and cheese; topped with pulled, slow roasted brisket, tomato-chipotle broth and a salsa of grilled corn, peppers, onions and tomatoes. Finished with queso fresco, pepitas and olive oil.

    US$19.00

Thursday Specials - Thursday Specials

  • Fish Tacos

    Panko crumbed gulf fish. Served with our pickled jalapeno tartare sauce, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$18.00
  • Daily Tequila
    US$10.00

Thursday Specials

  • Fish Tacos

    Panko crumbed gulf fish. Served with our pickled jalapeno tartare sauce, chili-lime marinated cabbage, white onions and lime. Your choice of fresh, locally made, corn or flour tortillas (4).

    US$18.00
  • Daily Tequila
    US$10.00

Friday / Saturday Specials - Friday / Saturday Specials

  • Ribs
    US$22.00
  • Daily Tequila
    US$10.00

Friday / Saturday Specials

  • Ribs
    US$22.00
  • Daily Tequila
    US$10.00

Monday Specials - Monday Specials

  • Mezcal Mule
    US$7.00
  • Cucumber Spritz
    US$7.00
  • Cowboy Burrito
    US$18.00

Monday Specials

  • Mezcal Mule
    US$7.00
  • Cucumber Spritz
    US$7.00
  • Cowboy Burrito
    US$18.00