Barbaco Tio

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Barbaco Tio

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Handmade tortillas, barbacoa kits, margaritas, and tamales

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339A 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Get directions

$10–20

@infatuation

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The Spots Of The Summer, NYC Edition - New York - The Infatuation

"Barbaco Tío is the ideal stock-up spot before a Prospect Park picnic. Their taco kits include big tubs of salsa, and meats sold by the quarter kilo—and you can also grab margaritas to go. The large, colorful patio is also a great place to sip a Tajín-rimmed margarita while watching someone make thick tortillas for your steamed lamb barbacoa taco, using masa from an industrial-grade tub." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/spots-of-summer-nyc

Barbaco Tio

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Barbaco Tio - Review - Park Slope - New York - The Infatuation

"At Barbaco Tío, the steamed lamb barbacoa isn’t going to change your life, but it is a great takeout option to have in Park Slope. If the meat is sometimes a little dry, it’s nothing a little red or green salsa, or a dunk into a chickpea-heavy consommé, can’t fix. Even better—the tortillas are made fresh: you can watch a woman form balls of masa from an industrial-grade tub, and press them into thick circles. photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte Pause Unmute But the very best things about this colorful little shop are the large patio—where you can sip a Tajín-rimmed margarita—and their taco kits, with meats sold by the quarter kilo, which is ideal for a Prospect Park picnic. Watch the person behind the counter weigh your order before using a large cleaver to hack the lamb, pork, and chicken into bite-sized pieces on a chopping board. photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte Pause Unmute Food Rundown Margarita A great margarita, served by an establishment that understands the extreme importance of a salt rim—and of a to-go drink option. Even if you're not destined for a huge taco feast, stopping here for a few of these and some guacamole is a wise choice. photo credit: Kate Previte Taco Kits The meats (our favorite is the barbacoa), are very simply prepared, and sometimes slightly dry, so stock up at the salsa bar. If you get your kit to go, they’ll include big tubs full of salsa, pickled jalapeño, and even whole, uncut limes. photo credit: Kate Previte Elote It’s not reinventing the wheel, and it never needed to. It’s just corn slick with mayo, cotija, and some chili flakes that pack an impressive punch. photo credit: Kate Previte Platanos Maduros The condensed milk dipping sauce served with these is an overly sweet choice, but the browned and caramelized maduros are pretty near perfect." - Willa Moore

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/barbaco-tio

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Barbaco Tio

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Barbaco Tio

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Barbaco Tio Opens in Brooklyn With Lamb Tacos and Delivery

"Opened recently in Park Slope, this weekend-focused spot serves lamb barbacoa and consommé early (9 a.m. on weekends, 10 a.m. Wednesday–Friday) and famously sells its lamb by the kilo “como en México.” Weekends draw customers from Queens and New Jersey into a tented foyer with heat lamps and steam tables for takeout, quick tacos, or table service inside. The barbacoa is served with stacks of house-made tortillas, salsas, cilantro, onions, and on-site rajas and nopales; the menu also features chorizo-spiced pancita (spiced lamb offal), beef cabeza, and shredded chicken. Rather than a wood-burning pit, meats sourced from a halal New Jersey butcher are wrapped in maguey leaves and steamed overnight (barbacoa, pancita and cabeza cook together; chicken in a separate pot), with the consommé harvested from the drippings. The kitchen nixtamalizes and grinds its own corn for rustic tortillas, Frito-thick chips, jumbo pillow-soft tamales, and gently sweet masa cookies (plain or with cacao nibs), and plans to offer masa-cookie ice-cream sandwiches. It’s also notable for thoughtful delivery taco kits—meat and tortillas in insulated bags with a quart of consommé and condiments—where a half-kilo comes with 12 tortillas and is intended to feed two to three people." - Tammie Teclemariam

https://www.grubstreet.com/article/barbaco-tio-park-slope-taco-delivery.html

Barbaco Tio

Safi B.

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My husband and I were so excited when this place opened! We both love Mexican food and thought it would be a great new spot to add to our list. We finally went and ordered the chicken tacos, chicken tamale, lamb barbacoa quesadilla, and guac with chips. Unfortunately, none of the food had much flavor. The tamale barely had any chicken, and everything we tried was super bland — no salt, no seasoning. My husband never leaves leftovers, and he didn’t even finish half of his quesadilla. There was nothing barbacoa about any of the food. We really wanted to like this place, but we left disappointed (and still hungry) after spending about $75. The only highlight was the great service — our waiter Brian (I think) was really nice and attentive. The bartender was also really nice.

rebecca

Google

Authentic Mexican restaurant with the sweetest staff ever! I celebrated my friend’s 21st birthday here and she loved the old time music. We had burritos and quesadillas, it was flavorful. Try all of the sauces, it’s incredible!

Yelena C.

Google

The restaurant has a very casual feel, fun decor, outdoor and indoor space. The service was very friendly. The lamb and the chicken was juicy, tender, but both could use more flavor. The soup was flavorful. The meal came with pickled peppers and onions and nopales, and some other toppings that were all great.

Caius

Google

This is an excellent addition to the Park Slope neighborhood serving fresh Mexican food. Outstanding service with plenty of seating inside and out along with a fully stocked bar. Dined inside and was helped immediately. Ordered a Pollo Barbacoa taco and Pico de Gallo / chips as a starter. This Pollo was so fresh tasting and was a cool way of serving where it didn't come with toppings. You could take your plate, or bring to your table from a topping station in the adjacent room. reminded me eating Mexican food in Arizona like this. Super tasty taco with so many sauces to choose from. Also ordered a Barbacoa Burrito which had the best burrito skin wrap where it's not thick, but rather a thinner one that didn't get in the way of your bites. The meat was thicker, but shredded apart so easily. Do add one of their sauces to enhance the flavor. For the kiddo, the beam and cheese quesadilla was well made. All the food was a good size and the price point was very affordable especially for the area. Only slight knock is the chips felt pretty simple and light so would snap easily one dipping into the Pico. All-in-all great place and would/will go back in a heartbeat. One thing that was cool to see there was a woman by the front entrance slicing up the cooked meat to make the tacos. - Super friendly service - Fresh tasting food - Price on point

Rose M.

Google

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) I absolutely loved this place! The barbacoa was tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Their handmade tortillas were soft and fresh — you can really taste the authenticity in every bite. The portions were generous for the price, and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. The outdoor patio is also beautiful, making it a great spot to enjoy a relaxing meal with friends or family. If you’re craving real Mexican flavor, this hidden gem is definitely worth the trip. Highly recommended! 🌮✨

Sarah B.

Google

RUN, don’t walk to barbaco tio. They have the best tortillas I’ve had in the states (hands down). They nixtamalize and grind the masa daily. The service was fantastic and the food is flavorful and great for a group dining experience or intimate dinner. It’s a great addition to the neighborhood. Will plan to make this a part of our regular rotation

Michael S.

Google

This place is a gem. they nailed the vibe and the barbacoa is excellent. The tacos have a ton of meat. Great prices on margaritas as well. My only feedback was the chicken tacos left a little to be desired. The portion size was solid but it was a little too dry. A salsa specific for that taco could help. Overall definitely check this place out!

Katy V.

Google

Stumbled across this restaurant on Friday walking by- and came back Saturday to check it out with my husband. Let’s just say we found our new fav spot! We were first impressed with the outdoor space tucked in a quiet street off of 5th and loved that we could bring our dog. Then came the food - and we were blown away with the quality and value. My husband got several different items and when I realized one was a quesadilla I was floored because of how much meat came with it. They have a great little salsa bar and tons of sauces so you can really customize your meal to your liking. We can’t wait to come back to of the Taco Kit. Make sure to check this place out- you won’t be disappointed. It also helped that the staff were beyond friendly and attentive!