Barrio Urban Taqueria

In sushi-laden Lakeview, Barrio has consistently been a welcome reprieve from raw tuna and steamed dumplings. I love raw tuna and steamed dumplings, however occasionally it's wonderful to have something wrapped in a tortilla rather than rice.

I only order the three tacos for $11 because... it's three filling tacos for $11. Duh. They are packed with flavor, spice, freshness and saucy sass and can be washed down deliciously with a margarita.

The seating in the back is the place to be, because I have found that creepers like to sit at the front and watch the foot traffic down Clark. The ambiance isn't the greatest, but who cares? It's three tacos for $11 people. Plus they have patio seating in the summer. Hooray!

"That place was a dud" was the text I got from girlfriend, after we parted ways.  I think that sums up this place to a T.  

Drinks: I ordered an anejo, straight, and was asked a few times if I wanted a shot. No, I just wanted a decent tequila to sip on.  So we ordered some a margarita, a mojito, and some sangria throughout the night.  All of it tasted like it had been made, and then "watered down" with a mix of sugar and...well sugar syrup. They were disgustingly sweet, so much so that I was adding water to my glass to make it palatable.  

Food: Okay, but nothing to write home about.  It all felt very basic, very rushed, and at times under prepped. The cerviche had too many raw apples in it, and not enough fish.  The tacos were good, but lacked seasoning.  The sorbet was okay, and I know its supposed to be sweet, but even the blood orange which is supposed to feature SOME tartness was decked out in sugar.

Service: Sporadic, but helpful when it did arrive.

Ambiance: All of the pictures were crooked and that drove me insane. Further more, on a chilly Feburary night, it felt like the AC was on. Until you went to the restroom, where it was absolutely bonechillingly cold.

I wouldn't go back, personally.

Really yummy tacos at a good price. Great variety and fresh ingredients. They make fresh guac at the table too. Tortilla chips are really good.