Barra is a cozy, Mexico City-inspired eatery in Union Square that serves vibrant Mexican dishes like cochinita pibil alongside an impressive range of mezcal and creative cocktails.
"Pitchers of margaritas and palomas are just the tip of the iceberg at Barra, a hip bar channeling Mexico City. The sipping menu showcases an extensive selection of agave spirits like mezcal and sotol, as well as rarities such as Abasolo whiskey made with nixtamalized heirloom corn. The food menu goes deep, too, from tetelas stuffed with beans, cheese, and topped with cactus salad, molcajete salsa, and optional grasshoppers to tamales featuring corn with a morita-mayonnaise, Tajín, and queso fresco. The indoor space is narrow and boisterous, while the outdoor space, including a hidden back patio, is a bit roomier for small parties and sit-down dinners." - Nathan Tavares, Valerie Li Stack
"You don’t need to afford airfare to take your honey on a trip to Mexico City. Barra, a cozy, intimate spot in Union Square, dishes out tasty Mexican fare alongside an expansive mezcal collection. Share the tuna tostaditas or a selection of tacos." - Celina Colby, Valerie Li Stack, Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"This intimate Mexico City-inspired bar is the type of place that connoisseurs of Latin American liquors can squeeze in shoulder-to-shoulder and have a stellar night making new friends while tasting sotol and bacanora. Those who are seeking a little more space can try out the festive sidewalk patio in warmer months; it’s the ideal spot to snack on tetelas and cactus salad with grasshoppers while drinking mezcal-based variations on classic cocktails." - Eater Staff
"Cozy Barra packs a big, refined punch into its small digs that pay homage to bustling Mexico City. On the menu, diners find tetelas, triangle-shaped corn pockets filled with refried beans and Oaxaca cheese alongside cactus salad and grasshoppers. Cochinita pibil in banana leaves tastes like the Yucatan; spicy grilled octopus meets black aioli on a crunchy tostada; and an espresso martini is made with rumchata. Plus, a divine selection of mezcal and tequila helped earn this bar Eater Boston’s award for best new bar in 2021. Brunch services starts at noon on Sundays, too." - Nathan Tavares, Eater Staff
"Barra is a Mexico City-inspired bar offering contemporary Mexican cuisine and unique Latin American spirits. It provides a cozy ambiance with both indoor and heated patio seating." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
