Ash Kaushesh
Google
5 Stars – I Came. I Ate. I Ascended.
If I could give Barrio Queen more stars, I’d need a second Google account. This place isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a full-on culinary telenovela where your taste buds get the starring role.
Let’s start with the drinks: the margaritas here? Dios mío. Smooth, citrusy, and just dangerous enough to make you text your ex and your grandma in the same sitting. Each sip felt like a sun-drenched vacation for my soul.
Now, onto the appetizers, because I believe in starting strong:
COCTEL DE ELOTE — This is not your sad, boiled-corn-from-a-fair situation. No, this is grilled corn royalty. Each kernel bathed in creamy aioli, dusted like it’s being tucked in by the Tajin fairy, with a blanket of cotija cheese so fine it should have its own Netflix special. Add lime and cilantro and you’ve got a spoonful of joy in every bite.
ROASTED ELOTE — The whole cob version? It’s the Coctel’s more dramatic, extroverted cousin. The butter-mayo-cotija combo hits so hard you might make eye contact with a stranger and both start crying. In a good way.
Then came the entrée:
Camarónes al Mojo de Ajo — If shrimp had a red carpet event, these bad boys were it. Perfectly sautéed in a garlicky, herbaceous, slightly spicy sauce that whispered sweet nothings in my ear. The poblano peppers added a little sass, the chile de árbol brought the heat, and the rice and calabacitas were like the backup dancers who steal the show during the finale. A+.
But wait. Dessert. Oh, sweet baby abuelita, dessert.
The Three Leches Cake was a soft, creamy miracle that somehow made me believe in second chances and better decisions.
Then came the Churros and Flan Trio — crispy on the outside, warm and doughy inside, dipped in sauces that made my eyes roll back. The flan? Silky. Smooth. Possibly illegal in some states due to how seductive it is.
Service? Impeccable. Friendly smiles, fast refills, and not a single judgmental glance when I ordered three desserts for “the table” (it was just me). The place is spotless, stylish, and buzzing with good energy.
If you’re looking for food that makes your heart sing and your belt weep — Barrio Queen is calling. Answer it.