Frequently Asked Questions

What does El Barrio mean?

“Barrio” means district or neighborhood in Spanish. In slang terms, it can also mean ghetto.

Is this authentic mexican food?

Not exactly. Nearly all, if not all, of our menu items are inspired directly from various regional recipes throughout Mexico. However, we are not of Mexican descent, nor do we claim our dishes to taste exactly like you would experience in mexico. We do strive to make everything taste very good, though.

Do you take reservations?

No.

What if I have a large group?

We welcome large groups in our restaurant, and will do our best to accommodate your needs. If you prefer to be seated together, please allow for a bit more time to organize your tables as we do not have a private dining room.

I’m a vegetarian. Can I eat here?

Yes. We have a variety of options for vegetarians, as well as our customers with gluten-free needs.

I prefer to eat naturally raised products. Can I eat here?

Yes. All of our meats, seafood and poultry have been humanely raised on natural diets. For more information on where we source our products, just ask. As for our produce, we source locally and organically whenever possible.