Barrio Queen

10455 W McDowell Rd, Avondale
(623) 257-3900

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Elote Rice Quesabirrias
Pomegranate Seeds Side
Beef Short Rib Birria
Black Mole Enchilada
Cochinita Pibil Taco
Trio Mole Enchiladas
Carne Asada Burrito
Churros with Carmel
Chargrilled Fajitas
Enchiladas Polanco

Menu

Featured items
Caldo Tlalpeno Bowl
Chicken breast, vegetables and rice in a chipotle infused chicken broth. Topped with avocado, fresh cilantro and homemade Barrio spiced corn tortilla strips.Served with 3 warm corn tortillas.
Al Pastor Taco
Pork marinated in chile and spice. Topped with diced red onions, fresh cilantro, pineapple and our homemade red sauce.
Churros
Four homemade caramel-filled churros dusted in cinnamon sugar topped with cajeta, Mexican chocolate sauce, pecans and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
Nachos Chingones
Homemade corn tortilla chips layered with tender pork green chile, melted Oaxaca cheese, roasted red onions and topped with our traditional pico de gallo.
Bean & Cheese Kids
Black bean and Oaxaca cheese burrito.Side choice of either Barrio fries, black beans, mixed fruit, rice or veggies.
Carne Asada Taco
Grilled steak marinated in fresh orange and garlic. Topped with diced red onions, fresh cilantro and avocado.
Horchata Fresca
Because Spanish conquistadors didn't bring tiger nuts with them to "The New World," this variety of horchata is rice-based, and also known as "horchata de arroz" or "agua de horchata", flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.
Barrio Pollo con Chorizo Taco
Spice-rubbed chicken, caramelized onions and roasted poblano peppers in a subtly spicy cream sauce.Topped with queso fresco.
Quesabirrias
Jamaica Fresca
Tart, slightly sweet, and super refreshing. Jamaica Fresca is an excellent summer beverage, enjoyed daily throughout Mexico.
Tres Leches
Homemade vanilla bean cake soaked in three milk blend.Topped with a fresh berry compote, whipped cream, toasted coconut and pecans.
Suizas Enchiladas
Tender pulled chicken and creamy Oaxaca cheese. Topped with our homemade tomatillo sauce, chorizo, diced red onions, fresh cilantro and crema.
Coctel de Elote
Corn, Cotija Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Tajín, Cilantro.
Grilled Quesadillas
Oaxaca cheese, flour tortilla, avocado crema, molcajete salsa
Queen Enchiladas
A rich blend of Oaxaca, cotija and goat cheese mixed with sauteed spinach, shallots and garlic. Topped with our homemade subtly spicy cream sauce, cotija cheese and crema.
Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Kids
Chicken and Oaxaca cheese quesadilla.Side choice of either Barrio fries, black beans, mixed fruit, rice or veggies.
Carne Asada Torta
Grilled steak marinated in fresh orange and garlic. Topped with melted Oaxaca cheese, roasted poblano peppers, caramelized onions, sliced avocados and aioli.Served on a toasted telera roll with a side of Barrio seasoned fries and spicy ketchup or a casa salad.
Btl Coca Cola
This Mexican Coke is made with cane sugar while American Coke is made with high fructose corn syrup. Cane sugar provides a superior flavor.(12oz glass bottle)
Azteca Enchiladas
Delicately slow-cooked beef short rib and melted Oaxaca cheese. Topped with our homemade green tomatillo sauce, diced red onions, crema and fresh cilantro.

Appetizers
Coctel de Elote
Corn, Cotija Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Tajín, Cilantro.
Nachos Chingones 1/2
(Half Order) Homemade corn tortilla chips layered with tender pork green chile, melted Oaxaca cheese, roasted red onions and topped with our traditional pico de gallo.
Barrio Guacamole
The Queen's signature guacamole.Fresh avocado, jalapenos, and pico de gallo. Mixed to order and topped with pomegranate seeds.Served with homemade corn tortilla chips.
Queso Fundido
Melted Oaxaca cheese topped with chorizo, sauteed mushrooms and roasted poblano peppers. Served with hand pressed tortillas.
Nachos Chingones
Homemade corn tortilla chips layered with tender pork green chile, melted Oaxaca cheese, roasted red onions and topped with our traditional pico de gallo.
Grilled Quesadillas
Oaxaca cheese, flour tortilla, avocado crema, molcajete salsa
Roasted Elote
Whole grilled corn topped with butter, mayo, aged cotija cheese and dusted with Tajin.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Gulf shrimp, avocado, cucumber, lime juice, pico de gallo, cilantro,tortilla strips

Entrees
Chile Relleno de Vegetales
Roasted poblano pepper filled with mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, red peppers, tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro, grilled corn cut from the cob, Oaxaca and cotija cheese. Topped with a zesty tomato white wine sauce. Served with epazote black beans.
Molcajete Mixto
Traditional dish from Sonora, Mexico.Puerco verde, roasted tomatillo salsa, rice, charro beans, soy-lime sautéed poblanos and onions, grilled nopales, queso fresco, carne asada, pollo asada, garlic shrimp, grilled jalapeno, avocados, radishes, cilantro and lime. Served with fresh hand-pressed corn tortillas.
Carne Asada Entrada
Marinated grilled arrachera served over onions sautéed in soy & lime, topped with a Oaxaco stuffed roasted Anaheim chili. Served with a chorizo quesadilla, chorizo refried beans, Mexican style rice and flour tortillas.
Chile Verde Entrada
Slow-cooked tender pork in a poblano pepper and tomatillo sauce. Topped with diced red onions and fresh cilantro. Served with fresh hand-pressed corn tortillas, Mexican-style rice and epazote black beans.
Chiles en Nogada
A roasted poblano pepper filled with chicken, apples, pears, dried apricots, golden raisins, walnuts, onions and garlic. Covered in a delicate almond cream sauce, finished with the colors of the Mexican flag: fresh cilantro, queso fresco, almond slices and pomegranate seeds. Served with chipotle mashed potatoes and calabacitas.
Carnitas Michoacanas Entrada
Slow-cooked pork marinated in Coca-Cola ™ and orange rind with red chile sauce, epazote black beans, Oaxaca cheese, sautéed onions. Served with fresh hand-pressed corn tortillas, Mexican-style rice, pico de gallo and calabacitas.
Cochinita Pibil Entrada
The Queen's acclaimed pork is marinated in sour orange and achiote paste, wrapped in a banana leaf and slow-cooked all night long. Topped with pickled red onions and homemade pico de gallo. Served with fresh hand-pressed corn tortillas, Mexican-style rice and epazote black beans.
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Guayma style shrimp sautéed with garlic, fresh cilantro, poblano peppers and chile de arbol sauce. Served with Mexican-style rice and calabacitas.
Chargrilled Fajitas
Chicken, Oaxaca cheese, black mole, sesame seeds, crema, served with black beans and calabacitas
Pescado Paraíso
Barramundi, cilantro chile Anaheim cream sauce, pickled red onion, served with sautéed red peppers-mushrooms-zucchini, Mexican rice

Burritos
Barrio Pollo Burrito
Spiced-rubbed chicken, caramelized onions and roasted poblano peppers in our spicy cream sauce. Topped with homemade green tomatillo sauce, melted Oaxaca cheese, red onions, crema fresco and fresh cilantro.
Azteca Burrito
Delicately slow-cooked beef short rib and Mexican-style rice. Covered with half and half both our homemade green tomatillo and red sauces. Topped with diced red onions, crema fresco and fresh cilantro.
Arizona Burrito
Tender slow-cooked green chile pork. Topped with homemade green tomatillo sauce, melted Oaxaca cheese, diced red onions, crema fresco and fresh cilantro.
Carne Asada Burrito
Grilled steak marinated in fresh orange and garlic with epazote black beans, Oaxaca cheese, home­made pico de gallo and avocado. Topped with crema fresco and fresh cilantro.
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Epazote black beans and Oaxaca cheese.Topped with crema fresca.
Baja Shrimp Burrito
Negra Modelo™ beer-battered Gulf shrimp, Mexican rice, cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli
Vegetariano Burrito
Vegetable medley, Oaxaca cheese, Al pastor sauce

Enchiladas
California Enchiladas
Creamy Oaxaca and cotija cheese blend. Topped with our homemade three-chile red sauce, black olives, diced red onions, crema and fresh cilantro.
Suizas Enchiladas
Tender pulled chicken and creamy Oaxaca cheese. Topped with our homemade tomatillo sauce, chorizo, diced red onions, fresh cilantro and crema.
Queen Enchiladas
A rich blend of Oaxaca, cotija and goat cheese mixed with sauteed spinach, shallots and garlic. Topped with our homemade subtly spicy cream sauce, cotija cheese and crema.
Azteca Enchiladas
Delicately slow-cooked beef short rib and melted Oaxaca cheese. Topped with our homemade green tomatillo sauce, diced red onions, crema and fresh cilantro.
Black Mole Enchilada
Chicken, Oaxaca cheese, Black mole, Sesame seeds, Crema served with Black Beans and Calabacitas

A La Carte Tacos
Al Pastor Taco
Pork marinated in chile and spice. Topped with diced red onions, fresh cilantro, pineapple and our homemade red sauce.
Carne Asada Taco
Grilled steak marinated in fresh orange and garlic. Topped with diced red onions, fresh cilantro and avocado.
Vegetariano Taco
Mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, red peppers, tomatoes, diced red onions and grilled corn cut from the cob. Topped with red cabbage, homemade pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.
Fried Pescado Taco
Negra Modelo beer-battered fish. Topped with red cabbage, homemade pico de gallo, queso fresco and Barrio aioli sauce.
Huevo Con Chorizo Taco
Chorizo topped with a fried egg, diced red onions and fresh cilantro.
Barrio Pollo con Chorizo Taco
Spice-rubbed chicken, caramelized onions and roasted poblano peppers in a subtly spicy cream sauce.Topped with queso fresco.
Camaron Asado Taco
Marinated grilled shrimp. Topped with red cabbage, homemade pico de gallo, queso fresco and Barrio aioli sauce.
Barrio Pollo Taco
Spice-rubbed chicken, caramelized onions and roasted poblano peppers in a subtly spicy cream sauce. Topped with chorizo, queso fresco and fresh cilantro.
Nopalitos Taco
Tender sauteed cactus, jalapeno peppers, red onions and tomatoes.Topped with queso fresco.
Pescado Asado Taco
Grilled fish topped with red cabbage, homemade pico de gallo, queso fresco and Barrio aioli sauce.
Chorizo Taco
Chorizo topped with diced red onions and fresh cilantro.
Pollo Deshebrado Taco
Seasoned pulled chicken topped with Oaxaca cheese and home-made pico de gallo.
Carne Asada Y Chile Relleno Taco
Grilled steak marinated in fresh orange and garlic. Served over a roasted jalapeno and melted Oaxaca cheese. Topped with diced red onions, avocado and fresh cilantro.
Carne Asada Chorizo Y Queso Taco
Grilled steak marinated in fresh orange and garlic. Topped with chorizo and queso fresco
Pork Chile Verde Y Rajas Taco
Slow-cooked tender pork, poblano peppers and green tomatillo sauce. Topped with red cabbage, diced red onions and fresh cilantro.
Suadero Azteca Taco
Delicately slow-cooked beef short rib topped with red onions and fresh cilantro.
Cochinita Pibil Taco
The Queen's acclaimed pork marinated in sour orange and achiote paste. Topped with pickled red onions and home-made pico de gallo.
Fried Camaron Taco
Negra Modelo beer-battered shrimp. Topped with red cabbage, homemade pico de gallo, queso fresco and Barrio aioli sauce.
Carne Asada Y Huevo Taco
Grilled steak marinated in fresh orange and garlic. Topped with a fried egg, diced red onions and fresh cilantro.
Carnitas Taco

Premium - A La Carte Tacos
Quesabirrias
Tacos de Tinga
Shredded chicken sauteed with onions, roasted tomatoes and chipotle sauce.Topped with cabbage, queso fresco, cilantro and crema fresca.Served on a blue Corn tortilla.
Alambre Beef Taco
Skirt steak marinated in our homemade three peppers red sauce and spices. Topped with pico de gallo, queso fresco, poblano peppers and onions sautéed in soy sauce and lime juice.Served on a blue Corn tortilla.
Mar Y Tierra Taco
Surf and turf taco. Topped with roasted shrimp, carne asada, avocado crema, pickled onions, queso fresco and fresh cilantro.Served on a blue corn tortilla.
Gringas Taco
Open faced quesadilla, topped with Oaxaca cheese, tender Puerco al pastor, roasted pineapple, red onions, fresh cilantro and queso fresco.

Bowls / Salads
Barrio Bowl
Barrio style protein with marinated grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, Mexican-style rice, black beans, pico de gallo, poblano peppers and onions sauteed in soy sauce and lime juice. Topped with queso fresco, avocado crema and a fried egg.
Carne Asada Salad
Grilled steak tossed with a warm flavorful tocino vinaigrette and placed on a bed of mixed field greens. Topped with tomatoes, crumbled bacon, goat cheese, roasted pumpkin seeds and homemade fried onions
Chopped Salad
Layers of romaine lettuce, queso fresco, diced red onions, red peppers, avocado, grilled corn cut from the cob, epazote black beans, pomegranate seeds and Barrio spiced corn tortilla chips. Served with a side of our homemade creamy roasted chipotle dressing

Tortas
Azteca Torta
Slow-roasted beef short rib in a blend of chiles and spices topped with mayo, crema fresco, melted Oaxaca cheese, tomatoes, avocados and romaine lettuce.Served on a toasted telera roll with a side of Barrio seasoned fries and spicy ketchup or a casa salad.
Short Rib Birria Grilled Cheese
Carnitas, Oaxaca cheese, cotija cheese, Noble country sourdough
Carne Asada Torta
Grilled steak marinated in fresh orange and garlic. Topped with melted Oaxaca cheese, roasted poblano peppers, caramelized onions, sliced avocados and aioli.Served on a toasted telera roll with a side of Barrio seasoned fries and spicy ketchup or a casa salad.
Al Pastor Torta
Tender pork pastor topped with melted Oaxaca cheese, roasted pineapple, avocado, tomatoes and a refried black bean spread.Served on a toasted telera roll with a side of Barrio seasoned fries and spicy ketchup or a casa salad.

Soups
Caldo Tlalpeno Bowl
Chicken breast, vegetables and rice in a chipotle infused chicken broth. Topped with avocado, fresh cilantro and homemade Barrio spiced corn tortilla strips.Served with 3 warm corn tortillas.
Pozole Verde Bowl
Pork green chile and hominy soup. Topped with cabbage, diced red onions, radishes, fresh cilantro and a pinch of Mexican oregano.Served with 3 warm corn tortillas.
Pozole Verde Cup
Pork green chile and hominy soup. Topped with cabbage, diced red onions, radishes, fresh cilantro and a pinch of Mexican oregano.Served with 3 warm corn tortillas.

Desserts
Tres Leches
Homemade vanilla bean cake soaked in three milk blend.Topped with a fresh berry compote, whipped cream, toasted coconut and pecans.
Churros
Four homemade caramel-filled churros dusted in cinnamon sugar topped with cajeta, Mexican chocolate sauce, pecans and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
Flan
Custard with caramelized syrup, pecans and a homemade Kahlua sauce.(Does not contain alcohol)

Kids
Chicken & Steak Tacos Kids
One steak and one chicken taco.Side choice of either Barrio fries, black beans, mixed fruit, rice or veggies.
Bean & Cheese Kids
Black bean and Oaxaca cheese burrito.Side choice of either Barrio fries, black beans, mixed fruit, rice or veggies.
Chicken Fingers Kids
Classic American style chicken fingers.Side choice of either Barrio fries, black beans, mixed fruit, rice or veggies.
Cheese Quesadilla Kids
Oaxaca cheese quesadilla.Side choice of either Barrio fries, black beans, mixed fruit, rice or veggies.
Steak Tacos Kids
2 steak tacos.Side choice of either Barrio fries, black beans, mixed fruit, rice or veggies.
Chicken Tacos Kids
2 chicken tacos.Side choice of either Barrio fries, black beans, mixed fruit, rice or veggies.
Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Kids
Chicken and Oaxaca cheese quesadilla.Side choice of either Barrio fries, black beans, mixed fruit, rice or veggies.

Agua Fresca
Horchata Fresca
Because Spanish conquistadors didn't bring tiger nuts with them to "The New World," this variety of horchata is rice-based, and also known as "horchata de arroz" or "agua de horchata", flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.
Mango Fresca
This agua fresca is made from fresh sweet mangoes and pure cane sugar, just like the sugarcane state of Michoacán would prepare it.
Jamaica Fresca
Tart, slightly sweet, and super refreshing. Jamaica Fresca is an excellent summer beverage, enjoyed daily throughout Mexico.

Bottled Soda
Btl Coca Cola
This Mexican Coke is made with cane sugar while American Coke is made with high fructose corn syrup. Cane sugar provides a superior flavor.(12oz glass bottle)
Jarritos Strawberry
Nothing is better than taking a biteof a perfectly ripe strawberry.Until you try Jarritos Strawberrysoda. Priorities changed.(12oz glass bottle)
Jarritos Fruit Punch
You'd never believe fruit could havesuch a punch until this specialblend of fruits with 100% real sugar.(12oz glass bottle)
Jarritos Pineapple
Enjoy the exceptional summery flavorand juiciness of pineapple. Made with100% real sugar and a whole lot oftropical awesomeness.(12oz glass bottle)
Btl Orange Fanta
Mexican Fanta Orange is a classic orange soda made with real pure cane sugar.(12oz glass bottle)
Jarritos Lime
Everyone loves limonadas and sodas,so Jarritos found a way to capture theirresistible mix of citrus andsweetness into a refreshingbottle of goodness.(12oz glass bottle)
Btl Sprite
Mexican Sprite® glass bottles. This Mexican-made Sprite® is made with cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup that gives it a clean, refreshing, lemon-lime flavor and a balanced carbonation.(12oz glass bottle)
Jarritos Grapefruit
Experience tart, tangy and a kickof sweetness with every sip. Also,an insatiable need for another sip.(12oz glass bottle)
Red Bull 12oz
Gives you wings.
Red Bull Sugar Free 12oz
Gives you sugar-free wings.

Bottled Water
Acqua Panna SM
Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water is light to the taste and pleasingly soft on the palate. The velvety quality of this water makes it the perfect accompaniment for fine foods and wines, which is why it's so popular among discerning food enthusiasts. Bottled at the source in Tuscany, Acqua Panna's origins provide the water with a unique composition of minerals for a great taste. You can always rely on this smooth, crisp and balanced bottled water to bring an extra layer of refinement to your own table.
Acqua Panna LG
Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water is light to the taste and pleasingly soft on the palate. The velvety quality of this water makes it the perfect accompaniment for fine foods and wines, which is why it's so popular among discerning food enthusiasts. Bottled at the source in Tuscany, Acqua Panna's origins provide the water with a unique composition of minerals for a great taste. You can always rely on this smooth, crisp and balanced bottled water to bring an extra layer of refinement to your own table.
Pellegrino LG
S.Pellegrino bottles only the finest mineral water from the Italian Alps, where it is naturally enriched with mineral salts, calcium, and magnesium. The 750mL glass bottle is the perfect size to share over dinner with friends and compliments the flavors of all foods with its clean taste and crisp carbonation.
Pellegrino SM
S.Pellegrino bottles only the finest mineral water from the Italian Alps, where it is naturally enriched with mineral salts, calcium, and magnesium. The 750mL glass bottle is the perfect size to share over dinner with friends and compliments the flavors of all foods with its clean taste and crisp carbonation.

Coffee & Tea
Arnold Palmer
Freshly brewed black Iced tea mixed 50/50 with lemonade.
Black Iced Tea
Green Tea
Passion Fruit Tea
This smooth refreshing Tropical black tea starts with China black FOP and is infused with passion fruit, pineapple and other tropical fruits.
Tropical Black Tea
Sweet dried cranberries, hibiscus flowers, dried berries and infused with mixed berries to finish this layered handcrafted tea. Its rich red look and deep berry flavor gives berry lovers a wonderful tea that is caffeine free.

Fountain Drink & Juice
Root Beer
12oz Fountain Drink.
Dr Pepper
12oz Fountain Drink.
Water
12oz Fountain Drink.
Diet Coke
12oz Fountain Drink.
Lemonade
12oz Fountain Drink.
Sprite
12oz Fountain Drink.
Coke Zero
12oz Fountain Drink.
Coca Cola
12oz Fountain Drink.
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice

Sides
Rice Side
Mexican-style rice, made fresh each day.
Pico de Gallo Side
Authentic pico de gallo.
Black Beans Side
Our homemade epazote black beans.
Fries Barrio Side
Homemade style fries seasoned with our unique Barrio spice.
Blue Tortilla Side
3 freshly made, hand-pressed blue corn tortillas.
Pomegranate Seeds Side
Harvested from fresh pomegranates and stolen from the top of our Queen's signature guacamole.
Fruit Mixed Side
Strawberries and pineapple, freshly cut and mixed.
Avocado Side
Slices of freshly cut avocado.
Charro Beans Side
Peruano beans stewed with chorizo and pico de gallo.
Calabacitas Side
Zucchini, red pepper, onion, and hand cut corn. Mixed and sauteed.
Flour Tortilla Side
Freshly made, hand-pressed flour tortilla.
Casa Salad
Mexican house salad.
Corn Tortilla Side
Freshly made, hand-pressed corn tortillas.
Chorizo Refried Beans
Lime Wedge Side

Setup Items
TOGO Silverware

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Recent Reviews

I visited Barrio Queen in Avondale on a Tuesday evening after work with one of my church community members—my sister in Christ—and we had such a wonderful experience from start to finish.

The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere with warm, inviting interiors and a vibrant yet comfortable ambiance. As someone who works in architecture and construction, I really notice design, cleanliness, and attention to detail, and this location absolutely...
June 2026
I've eaten here twice in the last M month and both times it's been clean, friend staff and great food. I went for late lunch (1:30) anf they didn't mind we sat and talked for a while. Don't do that when people are waiting for tables please, but it was nice for us. We'll be back!
June 2026
Amazing service and great drinks! Our bartender Nate was friendly, attentive, and made excellent recommendations. They created such a fun and welcoming atmosphere — definitely one of the highlights of the night.
May 2026

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Barrio Queen

10455 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 257-3900