Barrio’s

I recently had a bday lunch there with about 15-20 people. For all of us it was our first time trying this restaurant. I wanted to try something new and by looking at the reviews I was somewhat convinced that this might be a cute, casual but good place to try. I never really leave too many reviews on places I've been but for some reason I feel it's necessary being that I brought so many people along to try something local and semi new in Corpus Christi. Pros:*Our server/waitress was amazing, she literally did the best she could do with such a large party without any help from other employees.*fairly reasonably priced food/drink items*Food was decent I ordered the birria tacosCons:*CUSTOMER SERVICE: customer service severely lacked. when we walked in no one greeted us, smiled or even let us know to be seated it's a small place inside so we saw the tables and chairs set up so we just proceeded to sit down. Other than our one waitress the other employee that was there stood and watched the football game on the tv's, when someone in my party asked the gentleman if he worked there and if he could help, he stated yes and continued on watching the football game.*there's a smell of sewage in the restaurant, you never once smell or have any aroma of food cooking.*understaffed, and possibly not prepared for large groups (I called a week ahead to let them know when we would be coming and how many) it took about almost 2 hours for everyone to receive their food*FOOD I know I put food as a pro but several people in my group stated the food was too salty and that they believed they were using frozen/canned chicken for their chicken fajita nachos*restroom had personal items in there (someone's toothbrush and toothpaste)I hate to put such a low review but I have to be honest. I really wished this restaurant would have been a place that everyone with me enjoyed but unfortunately it severely lacked in customer service which is why I had to leave a review. A few of the people in my group decided to cancel their order and leave just because of customer service.

Great service and amazing food! Loved the decorations. 10/10 experience! :) Definitely worth checking out.

Everything is phenomenal I haveno complaints from the first order we had last year, to this date.

Hopefully I can update this once I've tried the food but the service was enough for me to be hesitant on returning, good food or not. My boyfriend and I entered and saw no one to speak to about our mobile order. We found the kitchen on the other side of the room and went to wait over there. We saw a to-go plate and knew it was ours but obviously we could not just grab it and leave. We waited several minutes. Eventually, some man in a hoodie, who had just been sitting at the bar and talking to his friends, asked us if we "were good". He started walking away before I could even answer. He did not look like a worker at all. With his back turned, I shouted "no, we have a to-go order". He said something to the guy in the kitchen and walked away. Several more minutes later, he returned and asked us to pay. Finally, he gave us the bag that had been sitting there for at least 10 minutes. To find out we could have been helped a lot sooner but the greeter/bartender wanted to talk longer with his friends made us pretty irritated. I could handle a "mom and pop" that just happened to be busy but that was not the case. Had he been in a uniform or at least behind the bar, I could have known to approach him. Or as we walked in, he could have asked what we needed right then.Update: the food was good but I probably won't return unless it's a different shift/greeter.

I'm confused about this place. This is my second time getting take out fm here and I'm still not sure what to say about it. First time I got the meltdown burger and it was kinda good and kinda too greasy but today I went back and got the Parillada Mexicano fajitas and it was ok however, it was nothing to write home about. I still want to try the Barrio tacos but maybe not. The rice I got today had fish bones in it. The first one ok but the second one (see photo) problem! Please explain fish bones when the only fish I had was shrimp? The eating stops and this writing starts.‍

Sooo, yummy!!! This place is amazing. Very cute and stylish restaurant. The food was flavorful and not typical Mexican food. It will be on my rotation of places to go.

Man oh man the barrio empanadas, tacos and melt was out of sight. The presentation was on point. I ordered to go and Cindy was pleasant and helpful. My order was still hot when I got home. I split it with my husband and children and it was enough to go around twice. It was so good I couldn't even get a picture! This is definitely worth the visit. They are priced well. I will definitely be going back again.

Hubby had tacos, and he says they were great. I had fideo with carne. I was expecting the soupy fideo, and this instead was a layer of mushy fideo with tomato sauce, meat and a ridiculously thick layer of cheese. Soooo disappointing. Maybe the cheese was to hide the unappetizing look of the fideo? Anyway, so I left the entire plate of $13 fideo, and even funnier, the waiter cleans around my plate, seeing that's its full, doesn't get a clue that maybe there's an issue, and he doesn't even ask if I want a box for this whole plate of fideo that's left. It's like that plate of fideo was the elephant in the room, and he just didn't want to acknowledge it, I think he knew it was awful. Probably won't go back. Was so excited to try this place ):

Barrios's is always fresh and flavorful Mexican / Baja cuisine. The food is all from scratch and their ingredients , presentation and menu items rock plus there is a great vibe to dine inside. My family / son loves the jalapeño margarita & selection of signature cocktails. Definitely support Local!!!!

Loved this place! It's definitely a must do when in the Corpus area. It's not on the main corridor or aimed at tourists. The food and drinks are outstanding and unique! Ask for the margarita flight if you like tequila. We heard the drink specials are great during happy hour. Food was outstanding!