Barrio Cafe

Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

• Silvana Salcido Esparza's Barrio Queen Now Open

  By Erica O'Neil | Mon, December 26, 2011

  Erica O'NeilChef Silvana standing proud in front of her Barrio Queen.?Last week Jackalope Ranch got a sneak peek at Silvana Salcido Esparza's gorgeous efforts, boasting Mexican food and tequila galore More >

• Crepas de Cajeta at Barrio Cafe

  By Dominique Chatterjee | Fri, December 9, 2011

  ?Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza of Barrio Cafe was nominated twice for the James Beard Award for serving up authentic Southern Mexican cuisine, and she's won a lot of awards locally, too, in a cit More >

• 52: Fish Tacos at Barrio Cafe

  By Michele Laudig | Fri, July 30, 2010

  ?Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no partic More >

• Barrio Cafe: Happy Hour Report Card

  By Catherine Slye | Tue, June 8, 2010

  The Spot: Barrio Cafe2814 N. 16th Street, Phoenix602 636 0240http://www.barriocafe.com/?? The Hours: Happy Hour Tues - Fri 3 - 5pm The Details: 8 different tacos for $1.50 each, 50% off ALL drink More >

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  Chile Reception

  By Carey Sweet | Thu, January 16, 2003

  Silvana Salcido Esparza must know what it's like to be loved. Since opening her Barrio Café last summer, she's been positively drowning in adulation. The fickle dining public has embraced the chef in such passion, lines of would-be diners snake do... More >

User Reviews

5 User reviews

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  divinepd2

  | Thu, July 15, 2010

  The guacamole is tossed not mashed, the pulled pork and pulled pork tacos are amazing! If you like mole, you'll love it here. Cool vibe and interesting artwork. Nice top shelf tequila selection. Oh, and I've heard the coffee here is the best!

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  cjones311

  | Wed, June 23, 2010

  you know how something is awesome? "PHOENIX NEW TIMES BEST OF 2009 BEST BADASS CHEF SILVANA SALCIDO ESPARZA" Blammo. Best badass chef. This place is killer. Definitely go check it out for a glass of wine and some great food.

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  JessicaHill

  | Tue, June 15, 2010

  Had a birthday dinner here last year - cute little place that fills up quick so get there early or be prepared to wait. The meal was delicious, the service was impeccable, our wine was complementary to the meal and I even got a little birthday flan!

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  beavAtron

  | Tue, May 19, 2009

  The most amazing food!! You have to order the guacamole. Everything on the menu is to die for. You wont be disapponted!

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  phoenixnewtimesbestof

  | Wed, May 06, 2009

  Too many restaurants treat Mexican dishes like diner food — they crank them out quickly and cheaply, and if the stuff happens to be tasty, well, you're lucky. In the hands of a talented chef, though, Mexico's culinary traditions can be downright sophisticated, not to mention surprising. At Barrio Café, guacamole, prepared tableside, is anything but run of the mill, while even the humble chile relleno is transformed by a filling of shrimp and scallops. Chef-owner Silvana Salcido Esparza's a well-traveled lady, and it shows, from Mexico City-style chicken enchiladas topped with tomatillo cream sauce to slow-roasted, fork-tender cochinita pibil (pork with achiote rojo and sour orange), a Yucatecan specialty. Even the desserts are unusual, including goat's milk-caramel-topped crepes, caramel-filled churros, and Oaxacan chocolate cake. With so many luscious flavor combinations and mouthwatering presentations, Barrio Café will give you a whole new perspective on Mexican cuisine.

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