Barrio – Mexican
Barrio pulses with a vibrant neighborhood energy, where the smoky aroma of toasted chilies and slow-cooked meats invites guests into a lively, eclectic space. The kitchen masterfully bridges the gap between bold Mexican street food and soulful Southern comfort, serving up everything from zesty chilaquiles and creative, overstuffed tacos to velvety shrimp and grits. Every dish captures a playful, boundary-pushing spirit that transforms a casual meal into a spirited celebration of flavor.
University Square, Columbus, Ohio 43210 https://barrio-tacos.com/Rating: 2/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Barrio
Dairy-Free at Barrio
Barrio in Columbus has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cilantro-Lime Rice, Thick Cut Bacon and Pickled Jalapeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Barrio
Barrio in Columbus has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thick Cut Bacon, Pineapple Guacamole and Traditional Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Barrio
Barrio in Columbus has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Toast Sticks, Cilantro-Lime Rice and Chilaquiles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Barrio
Barrio in Columbus has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon Habanero Guacamole and Americano Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Barrio
Barrio in Columbus has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chorizo Queso, Pickled Jalapeños and Salsa Con Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Barrio
Barrio in Columbus has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chorizo Queso, Pickled Jalapeños and Salsa Con Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Barrio
Barrio in Columbus has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cilantro-Lime Rice, Pickled Jalapeños and Pineapple Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Barrio
Barrio in Columbus has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Toast Sticks, Cilantro-Lime Rice and Chilaquiles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Barrio
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Bacon Ranch | 140 g | 87.1 g |
| El Jefe Loco | 29.8 g | 75.2 g |
| The Codfather | 37.4 g | 66 g |
| Americano Taco | 34.1 g | 58.6 g |
| The Cowboy Taco | 72.8 g | 46.2 g |
| Pork + Grits | 69.1 g | 44.7 g |
| Dirty Scrambler Taco | 55.8 g | 42.2 g |
| Jalapeño Popper Queso | 6.7 g | 41.8 g |
| Enchilada Queso | 35.5 g | 36.5 g |
| Smashburger Taco | 15.5 g | 32 g |
| Hot Honey Guacamole | 60.2 g | 30.5 g |
| French Dip | 52 g | 30.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
- Monday - Thursday
- 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests are drawn to the menu with high expectations for a premium dining experience, often looking for a balance between sophisticated food quality and attentive service. While reviewers highlight the potential for a memorable meal,
Menu
Brunch Plates
- BBQ Pork Tostada - $12: corn hard tortilla, refried black beans, pulled pork, corn salsa, over-easy egg, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chilaquiles - $13: tortilla chips, salsa roja, cilantro, onions, queso fresco, fried egg, choice of protein Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast Sticks - $9: french toast sticks, cinnamon sugar, cream cheese dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork + Grits - $14: cheddar grits, bbq pork, smoked cheddar, sour cream, guacamole, fried onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shrimp + Grits - $15: cheddar grits, jalapeno-lime shrimp, chorizo, smoked cheddar, cilantro-lime aioli, sriracha Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Brunch Tacos
- Americano Taco - $5: flour tortilla, roja crema, scrambled eggs, bacon, pico de gallo, crunch with a kick, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dirty Scrambler Taco - $5: flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, beer-braised black beans, cilantro, onions, queso blanco, cilantro lime rice, dirty sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Cowboy Taco - $6: flour tortilla, cola marinated steak, fiesta potatoes, queso fresco, over-easy egg, fried onions, chipotle honey bbq Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
El Jefe's Selecciones
- Freakin' Vegan - $14: corn soft shell, guacamole, impossible chorizo, hash potatoes, caramelized onions, poblanos, corn salsa, salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $15: flour shell, tender ribeye, caramelized onions, monterey jack, horsey sauce, fried onions, au jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashburger Taco - $13: flour shell, crumbled bacon, American cheese, smash burger, lettuce, pico de gallo, pickles, mac sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Codfather - $14: flour shell, guacamole, cilantro-lime rice, blackened cod, pineapple salsa, mango habanero Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch - $13: bombshell shell, spice-rubbed chicken, monterey jack, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Tierra - $15: bombshell shell, cola marinated steak, pan-seared portobellos, caramelized onions, poblanos, monterey jack, secret sauce, cilantro-lime aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Chipotle Chicken - $13: flour shell, crumbled bacon, chicken in chipotle enchilada sauce, smoked cheddar, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado ranch, widow chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Jefe Loco - $14: dub shell, chorizo, spice-rubbed chicken, queso fresco, smoked cheddar, pico de gallo, corn salsa, chipotle honey bbq, salsa roja Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Jalapeño Popper Queso - $11: jalapeño cheddar queso, candied bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado ranch, pickled jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Habanero Guacamole - $10: monterey jack, bacon habanero jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Guacamole - $10: queso fresco, hot honey, bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Guacamole - $9: mango habanero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Guacamole - $8: avocado, lime, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Queso - $9: spicy spanish sausage, house queso Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Queso - $9: corn, spices, house queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Queso - $10: enchilada chicken, bacon, smoked cheddar, pico de gallo, widow chips, avocado ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Potato Queso - $10: hash potatoes, bacon, smoked cheddar, widow chips, avocado ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Con Queso - $8: house queso, salsa roja, scallions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cilantro-Lime Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thick Cut Bacon - $4 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pickled Jalapeños - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Barrio Paloma - $12: Espolon Reposado, fresh lime juice, grapefruit, agave nectar, hibiscus salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Casa Margarita - $10: Sauza Blue Reposado, 100% Blue Agave tequila
- Coco Loco - $13: Cabo Wabo Blanco, Orange Liqueur, agave nectar, lime, coconut water, ginger sugar rim
- Bloody Maria - $11: house mix, Sauza Blue Reposado, thick-cut bacon, dirty stuffed olive, lime, salt + black pepper rim
- Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade - $12: Old Forester, stirrings ginger liqueur, blackberry puree, lemon juice, lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Dream To Me Mocktail - $7: cranberry-agave puree, lime juice, mint leaves, ginger beer, ginger-sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about Barrio
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Barrio accommodates mixed dietary needs with extensive options including keto, vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein dishes like Hot Honey Guacamole and Chilaquiles.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include BBQ Pork Tostadas, Chilaquiles, Shrimp + Grits, and creative tacos like The Cowboy and Smashburger Taco.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse Mexican-Southern fusion dishes and accommodating over thirty dietary preferences including keto, vegan, and gluten-free.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers low prices, though its 2.0/5 rating suggests guests may find the food quality and service lacking.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Mexican restaurant distinguishes itself by blending traditional street food with Southern comfort, though it currently holds a 2.0/5 rating.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data for Barrio does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews the restaurant has received.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Barrio features a vibrant neighborhood energy and a lively, eclectic space that blends casual Mexican street food with soulful comfort.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Barrio is a budget-friendly ($) casual dining spot featuring a lively neighborhood energy, vibrant atmosphere, and Mexican street food.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 2.0/5 rating, this budget-friendly spot offers a lively, eclectic atmosphere suitable for casual dates rather than premium special occasions.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Barrio is currently operational and can be reached through their official website at https://barrio-tacos.com/ for more information.
- Is Barrio dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Barrio has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cilantro-Lime Rice, Thick Cut Bacon and Pickled Jalapeños.
- What can I eat at Barrio on a dairy-free diet?
- Cilantro-Lime Rice, Thick Cut Bacon and Pickled Jalapeños carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Barrio have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cilantro-Lime Rice and Pickled Jalapeños.
- Is Barrio gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Barrio?
- Chicken Bacon Ranch, at roughly 87.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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