Barrios Mexican Cantina

154 Talmeda Rd, Oak Ridge
(865) 272-5171

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Chori Chicken Chimichanga
Steak Loaded Burrito
Dinner Enchiladas 3
Huevos Rancheros
Barrios Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Barrio Nachos
Shrimp Tacos
Street Tacos
Lunch Fajitas

Menu

Appetizers
Carne Azada Fries
Steak, Fries, crema, pico, cilantro, queso, mozzarella and salsa on the side.
Bean Dip
Refried beans and queso.
Molida Dip
Seasoned beef and queso.
Queso Dip
Melted cheese dip.
Guacamole
Avocado, cilantro, tomato, onion and lime.
Chori Dip
Seasoned ground pork and queso.
Spinach Dip
Creamy dip made from spinach.
Street Corn
Cotija cheese, chili lime salt and lime mayo.
Ahi Tuna Ceviche
Ahi Tuna / Lime Juice / Avocado / Cilantro / Tomato / Onion / Jalapenos / Tostadas
Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp / Pico / Lemon + Lime Juice / Avocado
Birria Queso Dip
Birria / Queso / Cilantro / Cotija / Jalapeno

Salads
Avocado and Kale Salad
Avocado and Tomato Salad

Nachos
Barrios Nachos
Refried beans, Mexican cheese, queso, jalapenos, crema, avocado and pico.
Veggie Nachos
Onions + Peppers / Mushroom / Squash / Cheese / Queso
Chicken Fajita Nachos
Chicken / Tortilla Chips / Cheese / Queso / Onion + Peppers / Cilantro
Steak Fajita Nachos
Steak / Tortilla Chips / Cheese / Queso / Onion + Peppers / Cilantro
Shrimp Fajita Nachos
Shrimp / Tortilla Chips / Cheese / Queso / Onion + Peppers / Cilantro
BBQ Nachos
Carnitas / Queso / Cheese / Pico / Jalapenos / Cilantro / BBQ Sauce

Street Tacos
1 Carnitas Street Taco
Braised pork, onion and cilantro.
1 Chorizo Street Taco
Seasoned ground pork, cilantro and onion.
1 Chicken Tinga Street Taco
Smoked chicken, crema, Cotija and cilantro.
1 Pollo Azado Street Taco
Grilled chicken, onion and cilantro.
1 Molida Street Taco
Seasoned beef, Cotija, pico and cilantro.
1 Baja Shrimp Street Taco
Crispy or grilled, cilantro-lime slaw and chipotle crema.
1 Baja Mahi Mahi Street Taco
Crispy or grilled, cilantro-lime slaw and chipotle crema.
1 Carne Azada Street Taco
Grilled steak, cilantro and onion.
1 Barbacoa Street Taco
Braised beef, cilantro and onion.
1 Al Pastor
Roasted Pork / Charred Pineapple / Onion + Cilantro
1 Fajita Steak Taco
Steak / Onions + Peppers / Cheese
1 Fajita Shrimp Taco
Shrimp / Onions + Peppers / Cheese
1 Fajita Chicken Taco
Chicken / Onions + Peppers / Cheese
1 Birria Taco
Corn Tortilla / Birria / Onion + Cilantro / Cheese
1 Hot Chicken Taco
Fried Chicken / Cilantro Lime Slaw / Chipotle Crema
1 Pickled Hot Chicken
Fried Chicken / Pickle / Spicy Ranch / Cilantro Lime Slaw
1 Taco Cachete
Corn Tortilla / Beef Cheek / Onion + Cilantro
1 Cauliflower Taco (Vegan)
Cauliflower / Guacamole / Cabbage / Cilantro
1 Lengua Street Taco
Braised Beef Tongue / Onion + Cilantro

Fajitas
Barrios Steak Fajitas
Steak, peppers, onions, Mexican rice, refried beans, crema, pico and tortillas.
Barrios Shrimp Fajitas
Shrimp, peppers, onions, Mexican rice, refried beans, crema, pico and tortillas.
Barrios Chicken Fajitas
Chicken, peppers, onions, rice, beans, crema, pico and tortillas.
Chicken Fajita Nachos
Grilled Chicken / Onions + Peppers / Cheese / Queso
Shrimp Fajita Nachos
Grilled Shrimp / Onions + Peppers / Cheese / Queso
Steak Fajita Nachos
Grilled Steak / Onions + Peppers / Cheese / Queso
Parrillada Mexicana
Steak / Chicken / Shrimp / Chorizo / Carnitas / Onion + Peppers / Rice + Beans / Tortillas / Crema / Pico
Texas Fajitas
Steak / Chicken / Shrimp / Onions + Peppers / Rice + Beans / Tortillas / Cilantro / Crema / Pico

Burritos & Quesadillas
Steak Loaded Burrito
Grilled steak, refried beans, Mexican rice, peppers, onions, crema, avocado and pico.
Chicken Loaded Burrito
Grilled chicken, refried beans, Mexican rice, peppers, onions, avocado, crema and pico.
Carnitas Loaded Burrito
Carnitas, peppers, onions, crema, pico, avocado, Mexican rice, refried beans and mozzarella.
Quesadillas
12" Flour Tortilla / Cheese / Chipotle Cream / Pico
Quesabirria
12" Flour Tortilla / Birria / Cheese / Onion + Cilantro / Beef Stock
Quesadilla Fajita Dinner
Protein / Onions + Peppers / Queso / Cheese / Rice + Beans
Cheese Steak Quesadilla Dinner
10" in Flour Tortilla / Steak / Onion / Queso / Rice + Beans /

Burgers & Tortas
Torta
Choice of meat, telera bread, creamy avocado, jalapenos, tomato, lettuce, mayo and onion.

Dinner Menu
Chicken and Chorizo Chimichanga
Grilled chicken, chorizo, peppers, onions, queso, pico Mexican rice and refried beans.
Steak and Chorizo Chimichanga
Carne azada, chorizo, peppers, onions, queso, pico, Mexican rice and refried beans.
Carnitas
Braised pork, sauteed onion, Mexican rice, refried beans, pico and tortillas.
Carne Azada Dinner
Carne azada, sauteed onion, Mexican rice, refried beans, pico and tortillas.
Steak Arroz Loco
Carne azada, Mexican rice and queso.
Carnitas Arroz Loco
Carnitas braised pork, Mexican rice and queso.
Shrimp Arroz Loco
Shrimp, Mexican rice and queso.
Chicken Arroz Loco
Grilled chicken, Mexican rice and queso.
Dinner Enchiladas (3)
Carnitas, Molida, or Tinga / Rice + Beans / Cream / Cotija
Birria Tacos (3)
Corn Tortilla / Birria / Cheese / Onion + Cilantro / Beef Stock
Quesabirria
12" Flour Tortilla / Cheese / Birria / Onion + Cilantro / Beef Stock
(2) Chile Relleno Dinner
Stuffed Poblano Pepper / Cheese / Salsa Roja / Crema / Cilantro / Rice + Beans
Seafood Chimichanga
12" Flour Tortilla / Mahi / Shrimp / Sauteed Onion / Chipotle Queso / Crema / Pico / Rice + Beans
Camarones A La Diabla
Shirmp / Sauteed Onion / Salsa Diabla / Rice + Beans / Tortillas
Chile Verde
Braised Carnitas / Salsa Verde / Rice + Beans / Tortillas
Chile Colorado
Steak / Salsa Diabla / Rice + Beans / Tortillas
Chori Pollo
Grilled Chicken / Chorizo / Queso / Rice + Beans / Tortillas
Camarones Al Chipotle
Shrimp / Sauteed Onion / Chipotle Queso / Rice + Beans / Tortillas
Pollo Chipotle
Grilled Chicken / Sauteed Onion / Chipotle Queso / Rice + Beans / Tortillas
Quesadilla Fajita Dinner
10" Flour Tortilla / Onions + Peppers / Rice + Beans / Queso / Cilantro
Barrios Nachos
Tortilla Chips / Beans / Queso / Cheese / Pico / Avocado / Jalapenos / Cilantro
Ribeye Steak Ranchero
10 oz Ribeye / Salsa Roja / Rice + Beans / Tortillas
Ribeye Steak A La Mexicana
10 oz Ribeye / Sauteed Onion + Jalapenos / Rice + Beans / Tortillas
Veggie Chimichanga
12" Flour Tortilla / Queso / Cheese / Sautéed Onions + Peppers + Mushroom + Zucchini + Squash / Cotija / Crema / Cilantro / Rice + Beans
Veggie Loaded Burrito
12" Flour Tortilla / Cheese / Sautéed Onions + Peppers + Mushroom + Zucchini + Squash / Cilantro / Rice + Beans

Sides
Calle Grilled Veggies
Typically a mixture of our local farmers market. Usually onions, peppers, spinach, mushroom and zucchini.
Refried Beans
Queso fresco.
Black Beans
Mexican Rice
Mexican Fries
Seasoned with house chili lime seasoning.
Rice and Beans
Rice and Refried Beans
Guacamole Salad
Lettuce / Guacamole / Cheese

Extras
8 oz. Salsa
Diced Onion
Cilantro
Pickled Jalapeno
Fresh Jalapenos
Mozzarella Cheese
Cotija Cheese
2 oz. Guacamole
2 oz. Queso Dip
Pico
Chipotle Crema
Sour Cream
Sauteed Jalapenos
Fresh jalapenos sauteed
20 oz Salsa
Large Chips and 16 oz Salsa

Desserts
Sopapilla
Fried flour dough, honey, cinnamon, sugar, chocolate and whipped cream.
Flan
Sweetened custard, chocolate and whipped cream.
Concha Ice Cream Sandwich
Concha (Mexican Pastry) / Vanilla Bean / Whipped Cream / Walnuts / Chocolate

Lunch
Caldo De Camaron
Shrimp, carrots, potatoes, celery an rice.
Sopa De Pollo
Chicken, rice, avocado, tortillas and pico.
Huevos Con Chorizo
Eggs, chorizo, rice and beans.
Huevos Rancheros
Crispy tortilla, steak, eggs, rice, beans, cotija and cilantro.
Huevos A La Mexicana
Eggs, tomato, onion, jalapenos, rice and beans.
Lunch Chimichanga
Carnitas, molida or tinga, queso, rice, beans, crema and cilantro.
Lunch Burrito
Carnitas, molida or tinga, salsa, rice, beans, crema and cotija.
Lunch Enchiladas
2 Piece. Salsa Roja or verde, carnitas, molida or tinga, rice, beans, crema and cotija.
Enchilada Texas Combo
2 Piece. Carnitas, molida or tinga, egg, rice, beans, crema and cotija.
Taquitos
2 Piece. Carnitas, molida or tinga, rice, beans, crema, pico and cotija.
Chilaquiles Rojos
Carnitas, molida, tinga, rice, beans, crema, egg, onion and cotija.
Chile Relleno
Chile Poblano, cheese, molida or tinga, salsa, crema, rice and beans.
Lunch Pollo Azado
Grilled chicken, sauteed onion, rice, beans and tortillas.
Burrito Bowl
Carnitas, molida, tinga, rice, beans, peppers, onions, crema, avocado, pico and salsa.
Lunch Fajitas
Chicken or steak, onions, peppers, rice, beans, tortillas and crema.
Lunch Quesadilla Fajita
Chicken or steak, onions, peppers, queso and Mexi rice.
Taco Combo
Choice of 2 tacos. Rice and beans or street corn.
Chile Verde
Carnitas, salsa verde, rice, beans and tortillas.
Chile Colorado
Steak, salsa, rice, beans and tortillas.
Chori Pollo
Grilled chicken, chorizo, queso, rice, beans and tortillas.
Chipotle pollo
Grilled chicken, sauteed onion, chipotle queso, rice, beans and tortillas.
Chipotle Shrimp
Grilled shrimp, sauteed onion, chipotle queso, rice, beans and tortillas.
Burrito California
Carne azada, guacamole, French fries, papas, crema and cheese.
Surf and Turf Tacos
Corn or flour, cheese, carne azada, shrimp, onion, cilantro, rice and beans.

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Recent Reviews

Loved it.
Service was fast.
Food was very good.

I ordered Tacos (Tripa, Cachete, and Lengua), and a side of (very good) Guacamole. Tacos served with accompanying hot tomatillo and habanero salsas.
September 2025
Yes, Barrios, you have a dedicated fan now! Since my last review, lots has changed about this place and only in a good way!

They added an outdoor, dog-friendly patio and a new bar inside. Each time I've come now, that place has been clean and inviting! The service has been great - prompt, attentive, and friendly.

But as a taco-loving Texan who now resides in TN, I have to say this is the BEST Mexican food in town. They have the best salsa,...
September 2025
Made my own combo , got a chicken chimichanga, tamale (not pictured), and chile relleno. It was all very good. Nice clean restaurant, friendly staff, and the bar area looks updated and modern. Nice little hidden gem in oak ridge!
September 2025

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Barrios Mexican Cantina

154 Talmeda Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 272-5171