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User Rating:

3.4 out of 5 (from 16 users)

Address:

925 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
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Tel:

(612) 333-9953

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Hours:

M-F: 11am-2am

Sa: 4pm-2am

Su: 4pm-12am

Parking:

pay lot

Outdoor Seating:

ground level

Smoke Level:

none - ordinance

Menu:

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Barrio Tequila Bar ($$$)

Happy Hour & Drink Specials

Happy Hour & Drink Specials

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monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
4 pm - 6 pm
$2 off Taps, Rails, and Select 1/2 priced specialty cocktails
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
10 pm - 12 am
$2 off Taps, Rails, and Select 1/2 priced specialty cocktails
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Average User Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (from 16 users)

Barrio Tequila Bar is an upscale spot on Nicollet Mall next to the Local Pub. The feature has got to be the tequilas! 106 varieties add some options to your flight tasting menu or your specialty cocktails/martinis as you sit and enjoy the company of the friendly clientele and staff. Barrio is small, with gothic decor and a hint of the old west, they even play old cowboy movies on the big-screens sitting over the bar. But its size doesn't take away from the activity! A long bar, high top tables (even on the patio), and popular bar scene make Barrio a fun, social, downtown hotspot.

The food is "Latin street food;" gourmet and authentic tacos, salsas, tortas, and sea foods. Entres run $17-30, but the bar menu is full of items for $3-10.

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Great food. The fried mahi mahi tacos were to die for. It is a little pricey, but the atmosphere and food made it worth it.

-- carebear gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 10:44 07.15.09

The BEST place for outdoor spring/summer happy hours on weekdays. Tough to get a table outdoors once the corporate crowd starts taking over post 5pm but worth the fight! Great margaritas, sangria, and FANTASTIC guac. Entrees are overrated and overpriced but the guac, salsa, and queso fondito are amazing. Looking for dinner with friends? Take it for what it's worth and take you cash to a differant restaurant. Looking for a HH spot (esp. Mondays :) with savory apps? Barrio is it~ any day of the week!

-- mstatekate gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 10:04 07.12.09

Went 12/26 and had a blast! yes, it was a tight squeeze, but people were respectful, and the bartenders were great! Very cool decor. Will have to go back to try the food and specialty cocktails very soon!

-- carmensandiego gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 09:11 01.01.09

Claustrophobic, yes, but I went late on Friday night with my partner and we enjoyed fabulous service (the manager even put my coat in his office) and delicious food. We'll be back soon for the plates!

-- em gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 14:14 12.01.08

People take note. Tim McKee is demonstrating his depth of range. From the regal heights of La Belle Vie to the tongue-in- cheek playfulness of Barrio. How fun is that? Even when Tim does playful the quality shines out, from the seared tuna with qunioa salad (my personal fav.) to the tequilas (which I've learned can be sipped and savored.) Barrio has subtle nuances everywhere -- whether it's the food, bar menu or the funky decor. It'll take some time to get bored with this place ... Congrats, guys.

-- The4chn81 gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 07:15 11.25.08

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