Barrio

“Reserved and visited from the restaurant week list.”

Reserved and visited from the restaurant week list. Lively vibe was exactly what we wanted. Noise level is also great. Just loud enough to have conversation with your party without worrying about anyone else ease dropping. We ordered 4-course meals and it was delicious and plenty. We barely finished our desserts and brought home leftover quesadillas.

SY G

Feb 2026

“Great staff and atmosphere.”

Great staff and atmosphere. We came with a large group of almost 20 people and the staff were really accommodating the whole night.

Shiona Deliozar

Jan 2026

“Came here for brunch and bingo on a Sunday.”

Came here for brunch and bingo on a Sunday! The host of bingo was hysterical and did not disappoint. The food was phenomenal. The portions were massive and tasted yummy. One of the best brunches I’ve had in River North. Would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back. The service was great and prompt as well.

Shivangi Patel

Jan 2026

“We came here for Saturday brunch.”

We came here for Saturday brunch. We ordered 6 different dishes and they were all delicious!! Service was amazing and the food had so much flavor! Perfect place for incredible food

Ingrid Nunez

Nov 2025

“I went here for my birthday, it was a beautiful place.”

I went here for my birthday, it was a beautiful place! The food was fantastic from the appetizers, Chips & Queso, the drinks, The Margarita Tower, to the entree of quesabrria tacos 10/10 so good !

Kja Talley

Nov 2025

“Olives in a taco salad?.”

Olives in a taco salad?! Great food, good music, excellent service. Would come back for the food here, but can't get past the olives in the taco salad...

Chris S

Sep 2025

“The enchiladas were really good.”

The enchiladas were really good! I prefer green sauce over red, but both come on the plate if you don’t ask for one sauce specifically so you can try for yourself! Service was great, the interiors are gorgeous. Wonderful spot for a relatively quick dinner.

Athena Ly

Jul 2025

“Not sure why this isn't a 4.5 or higher rated Mexican restaurant.”

Not sure why this isn't a 4.5 or higher rated Mexican restaurant. The food was fantastic. The table side guac was one of the best I've had, and my fish tacos were full of flavor. The margarita pitcher was delicious but the "special" was still overpriced for the portion.

John Abrahamson

Jun 2025

“A nice and vibrant place if you would like to have some amazing Mexican food.”

A nice and vibrant place if you would like to have some amazing Mexican food. We started off with their margaritas which were spicy and potent. Their salad was really fresh and portion enough for two people. Their carnitas fried rice was really flavorful. In all a great experience good vibe and good food.

Sharan Mangal

Jun 2025

“We were looking for a restaurant near our hotel and stumbled upon Barrio.”

We were looking for a restaurant near our hotel and stumbled upon Barrio. Even without a reservation, we were seated right away. The menu was concise but packed with tempting options. We ordered the pico de gallo with chips and salsa, Baja fish tacos as a bowl, skirt steak tacos, skirt steak as a bowl, a few drinks, and the tres leches cake — and everything was absolutely outstanding. The food was not only delicious but truly memorable, with flavors seasoned to perfection and generous portions. The service was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. My only regret was not trying the tableside guacamole! This place is an absolute must-try — do yourself a favor and don’t miss this gem of a restaurant.

Bia Reviews

May 2025

“I’ve been to barrio about five or six times since the pandemic, one of the first brunch places I...”

I’ve been to barrio about five or six times since the pandemic, one of the first brunch places I went to back when everything started to open. Usually I go for the unlimited mimosas and brunch , everything is always amazing and the service is always immaculate. This time we went for my boyfriend’s mother’s birthday dinner and it was nothing short of amazing. It’s the first time that I got the tableside guacamole and it was amazing .I was truly in love. My fajitas were good and fresh just needed a bit more seasoning.

Essence Townsel

Apr 2025

“Went with my husband for Valentine's Day and loved it.”

Went with my husband for Valentine's Day and loved it! Everything from the chips and salsa to churros we had for dessert. We showed up 10mins before they opened and they were sooo kind to seat us because it was 10° outside, wr had to wait a while for service to begin which was 10000% fine we were just happy we didn't have to wait in the cold. The atmosphere is amazing and super cute for a date night. I had the Carne Asada dinner 10/10 and my husband (who is vegetarian) had a cheese enchilada dinner 8/10. We would definitely revisit again.

Reynae McFarlane

Feb 2025