BARCOA Agaveria
Bar · Roosevelt
829 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Highlights
Laid-back bar celebrating agave spirits, Mexican beer, cocktails
Laid-back bar celebrating agave spirits, Mexican beer, cocktails
"David Tyda and Jourdain Blanchette opened this bi-level cocktail bar to celebrate Mexico’s famous agave-based spirits — namely, obscure heritage brands of tequila, mezcal, bacanora, raicilla and sotol (the only spirit on this list distilled from a plant called Desert Spoon). Their 40-page drink menu features somewhere around 200 labels, accompanied by tasting notes and explanations of origins and processes. For an even better education, consider one of a dozen flights, or book a group private tasting ($75 per person). Both the colorful upstairs cantina and moodier, dimly lit basement have different vibes and different cocktail menus, but some drinks are available in either setting." - Nikki Buchanan
"David Tyda and Jourdain Blanchette opened this bi-level cocktail bar to celebrate Mexico’s famous agave-based spirits — namely, obscure heritage brands of tequila, mezcal, bacanora, raicilla and sotol (the only spirit on this list distilled from a plant called Desert Spoon). Their 40-page drink menu features somewhere around 200 labels, accompanied by tasting notes and explanations of origins and processes. For an even better education, consider one of a dozen flights, or book a group private tasting ($75 per person). Both the colorful upstairs cantina and moodier, dimly lit basement have different vibes and different cocktail menus, but some drinks are available in either setting." - Mcconnell Quinn, Nikki Buchanan
"A multistory bar neighboring the local gallery with a broad, well-curated drink menu that extends beyond agave and centers on an expansive selection of Mexican spirits." - ByChris Malloy
"David Tyda and Jourdain Blanchette opened this bi-level cocktail bar to celebrate Mexico’s famous agave-based spirits — namely, obscure heritage brands of tequila, mezcal, bacanora, raicilla and sotol (the only spirit on this list distilled from a plant called Desert Spoon). Their 40-page drink menu features somewhere around 200 labels, accompanied by tasting notes and explanations of origins and processes. For an even better education, consider one of a dozen flights, or book a group private tasting ($75 per person). Both the colorful upstairs cantina and moodier, dimly lit basement have different vibes and different cocktail menus, but some drinks are available in either setting." - Nikki Buchanan, Chris Malloy
A community-rooted celebration of Mexican agave spirits with an upstairs cantina, education-forward basement bar, and frequent tastings. Recommended by Eater Phoenix and highlighted by local media for its cultural ties with XICO next door.
