Gift Cards!

The Ad says it all!  You can order them online, via the phone or in person, whatever is the most convenient to you. You can even order one while you are drinking a Margarita at the bar and get credit for you great shopping achievement.  Who doesn't want the gift of great food and libation and why shouldn't you get something for being such a thoughtful person- $100 for them, $25 for you!

Happy Thanksgiving

We hope everyone had a safe, happy and wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday filled with great food, family and the ones that you care about!  We are back to work today with Black Friday in full swing-  Come on in and take a break with  some food and one of our specialty margaritas.  You can even pick up a gift card for someone (or everyone) on your list and say you where out shopping all day!  Barrio will be running our "Buy $100 and get $25 free" promotion until the the end of the year so feel free to take advantage.

Have a wonderful Black Friday!

Sunday Brunch in Edina

It's Official, Cocina del Barrio is now offering Brunch!  Everything is made from scratch with 

organic eggs, flour and our meats come from local, all natural farms. The end result: 

incredible food with fresh flavors that is served with smile! We can't wait to have you

in to show you what Barrio can do with Brunch.

Brunch Also Has Great Beverages

Hoping for a great cocktail with brunch? Concina del Barrio will be featuring Prairie
Organic Vodka in our Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, and Greyhounds!  We are also offering 

great Bellini's and Mimosas made with Spanish Cava! What could make it even better?  

Fresh squeezed Orange Juice and Grapefruit Juice!

Catering outside the traditional chicken~

Catering at Your Home or Office Anyone?      Thinking of something outside of the traditional plain chicken and overcooked beef? Possibly Grilled Beef Tenderloin Skewers with Hearts of Palm and Orange Salad or a Cubano Sandwich with Roasted Pork, Smoked Ham, and Swiss Cheese? We can blow the doors off your next event via: The Truck, Un-Traditional Catering Services, or our Box Lunch Program. We can even bring our signature cocktails, beer, and wine for the full Barrio Experience! Questions?  Email Irish

Private Dining, you pick the Location

In need of a unique space to host your event?Each Barrio location is unique and has something special to offer.  Whatever your  needs are there is a location to fit them.  Use our flat panel TV’s, Projectors, AV equipment or anything else that you need to make your event a success.  Barrio can also create a custom menu, display pieces and those final touches that make all of the difference.

Our Guarantee:
To provide unwavering attention to detail in everything we do, enabling you to concentrate on the friends, family and  colleagues in your group.

The Taco Truck is ready for your Event

Want to make your event the coolest in town?  The Barrio Taco Truck can do exactly that with a customizable  menu that features hot, made while you wait chef driven Latin cuisine.  Use the Truck for:
weddings, corporate functions, birthday parties, graduation parties or anything else that requires really good, fresh food made especially for your guests!

The "Barrio Blast"

The official Barrio Newsletter has gotten a facelift and is looking good!

Check it out here

Great information about what we are doing, who we are and if you read the whole thing there might even be something in it for you besides just information!  The newsletter comes out the 3rd Thursday of every month so you won't have to worry about getting your inbox stuffed a bunch of fluff.

Want to subscribe?  Shoot me an Email and we can add you so you won't miss a thing!

St. Pauls Drink Menus

New cocktails have arrived in St. Paul!  A new mix of tequila based cocktails along with some non tequila options so whatever you are in the mood for we have you covered.  If mixed drinks are not your thing ,we just added 4 new tap beers, bringing St. Paul's number of taps up to 16.  The beer lineup will be changing all summer so you will be able to stop in for a pint and try something new on a regular basis.



The Taco Truck

The Taco Truck is officially rolling!  Our summer home Monday through Friday will be at 1st Ave North and 4th street in Minneapolis.  The truck will also be be out and about for private events, MN Twins games, Festivals and everywhere else that requires great mobile vending.

Need to get a hold of the truck?

BarrioTruck@BarrioTequila.com
612-356-9856


Here is an article from Minnesota Monthly talking about the mobile vending revolution!
http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/media/Blogs/Dear-Dara/May-2011/The-2011-Street-Food-amp-Chef-Truck-Season-Begins-Now/

Only the Best

Barrio is now using 100% locally raised pork from Compart Family Farms company wide. This is a breed specific, 100% natural and sustainable product that comes from Nicollet, Minnesota.


Find more information about Compart Family Farms:

http://www.compartduroc.com/family.html

The goal

 What is the goal for Barrio in the kitchen?  Chef driven Latin cuisine that always uses the best ingredients available.  As you watch the blog you are going to get to meet people that are truly passionate about what they do and the kitchen is no exception.  Our menu is designed to change so we can use the freshest (local whenever possible) in season, sustainable ingredients.  We are dedicated to the best!

Cocktails

 Here is the "Signature Drink" Line up for Cocina del Barrio in Edina.


The Trinity:

The classic Margarita made with Gran Centenario Plata, Cointreau, and lime juice.  

Macho Camacho  

Blood Orange, Ancho, 1800 Black Margarita with a splash of cava.

Enter the Dragon  

Passion fruit margarita with muddled pepper and a splash of cava.

 
The Miquel  

Named for the father of Mexico, Miquel Hildalgo y Castillio, this is a blend of Milagro reposado, simple syrup, lemon juice, and a splash of red wine.

 
Jimadore Vacation  

Everyone needs a vacation, including the workers that collect the great blue agave plant.  Jose Cuervo Tradicional, coconut rum, lime juice, and lemon-lime soda.

 The Coa
Tequila, seasonal simple syrup, and Cava.
 

Brave Bull

Tres Generaciones reposado, Kahlua, and chocolate bitters.

Bloody Maria  

Our bloody mary mix all blended up with your choice of tequila or mezcal.

Some Great Press

Good press is always a good thing and it seems to be coming in heavily  for Barrio.  This year we were awarded the best Mexican/Latin Cuisine and Best Happy Hour deals by the Mpls/St. Paul Magazine 2011 "Best of Restaurant" edition.  We also received a "Readers Choice" #1 Best Happy Hour from the same publication.  Want some more accolades?  Here a couple from this week:

http://www.vita.mn/story.php?id=116773894

We got a great review from Dara at MNMO.com-Minnesota Monthly and I quote:

"Fine-dining-driven Mexican sweeps into downtown Edina. The Chorizo Torta is a decadent, spicy street-food treat and the chicken tinga salad pulls off the rare feat of being a entree salad that isn't the least bit dull." 

 

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Bring on the Swagger

Want to know where that swagger comes from?  Fresh ingredients, incredible recipes and a chef that can put it all together.  The staff  can deliver it hot, fresh and with personality to make your experience a great one.  Every chance we get we select local and/or sustainable ingredient choices so what you have on your plate is the best available.  Can't wait to see you at any of our locations:

http://www.barriotequila.com/

Irish

Welcome to the Barrio Experience!

Welcome to the Barrio Experience-Food, tequila and all the things in life that make it worth living!  Keep an eye on the blog as we are going to be adding a ton of fun stuff and letting you get to know Barrio before stepping through the doors.

 

 

Irish