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Barrio

Barrio Barrio is a casual Mexican restaurant located on Queen Street East. Specializing in margaritas and featuring family recipes from Mexico City, head chef Oscar Welsh Lezama brings authentic flavor to the table. Their covered and heated patio provides comfortable outdoor dining year-round.
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That’s a wrap
2025-04-03

That’s a wrap

Thank you all for the love and support over the years. It was an incredible journey, and we are grateful for every momen...
2025-03-31

Thank you all for the love and support over the years. It was an incredible journey, and we are grateful for every moment.

Last night was truly special. One final night behind the bar with all of you.

A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners who were part of this amazing story, especially

Much love, and we will meet soon again!

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2025-03-25
2025-03-18
Behind the scenes… That’s how meetings always ended up. Their love and passion for the industry has contributed to write...
2025-03-16

Behind the scenes…
That’s how meetings always ended up.
Their love and passion for the industry has contributed to write another story.
Oscar and Howard have worked together for over 20 years.

We are very thankful and happy to have worked with you all this time. Thank you for all your support and love.
2025-03-08

We are very thankful and happy to have worked with you all this time. Thank you for all your support and love.

The final salud...As a small thank you bring our glassware and t-shirt uniform home.We’d love for you to take home a pie...
2025-03-05

The final salud...
As a small thank you bring our glassware and
t-shirt uniform home.
We’d love for you to take home a piece of our story.
March 27- April 1
Oscar and Howard Welsh

Dear Customers,It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of Barrio Cerveceria. After 9 wonderful ...
2025-03-02

Dear Customers,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of Barrio Cerveceria. After 9 wonderful years of serving our community, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors.

We are deeply grateful for your support, loyalty, and the memories we’ve shared. Our journey wouldn’t have been the same without you our incredible customers, staff, and friends who made this place feel like home.

Our last day of service will be April 1st. We invite you to visit us one last time to share a meal, and say goodbye.

Thank you for being part of our story. We will cherish the moments we’ve had together and hope our paths cross again in the future.

With gratitude,

All of us
Barrio Cerveceria

2025-02-11

Address

884 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON
M4M1J3

To get to the Mexican restaurant on Queen Street East:

Option 1- Public Transport
Take any TTC bus/streetcar that goes eastbound from downtown Toronto and get off at the stop closest to Queen Street East. Walk towards the direction of Queen Street, turn left and keep walking until you find the restaurant.

Option 2 - Driving/Parking
From downtown Toronto, head east on Queen Street until you reach the address of the restaurant. There is street parking available but may be limited during peak hours. Alternatively, there is a paid parking lot available nearby as well.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 9:30pm
Friday 12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9:30pm

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Mexican restaurant, Barrio, located in Queen Street East, Toronto has received mixed reviews over the years from various newspapers. Here are some recent reviews:

A review by The Globe and Mail in February 2020 praised Barrio's lively atmosphere and impressive cocktail menu but criticized the small portion sizes of some dishes. According to the reviewer, "Barrio is an energetic spot with a buzz that makes it a great place to grab drinks with friends." The article also mentioned that their tacos were "tasty but minuscule."

On the other hand, NOW Magazine wrote a review in October 2020, stating that "Barrio is essential," mentioning their 'Fire-Roasted Corn' as an all-time favorite dish. The review highlights how chef Steve Gonzalez has improved upon the restaurant's already excellent repertoire.

Customer reviews online are generally positive too. One reviewer on Google said: "Best Mexican food I've had in Toronto! Great ambiance and awesome drink selection too." Meanwhile, another customer commented on Yelp that "The food was absolutely delicious and fairly priced."

Overall, opinions on Barrio seem to be divided. Nevertheless, the majority of reviews praise the restaurant for its vibrant atmosphere, inventive cocktails, and tasty food options.

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