Barrio Star

The sky’s the limit at Barrio Star, which presents San Diego with modern Mexican Soul Food woven with bold Latin flavors and clever Asian touches. Our vibrant flavors and healthier renditions of classic Mexican dishes reveal thoughtfully presented menu items that are sure to please every palate.

8 / 10
186
ratings
  • Phone

    (619) 501-7827

  • Website

    barriostar.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

2706 5th Ave (at Nutmeg St) San Diego , CA 92103 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 71


Keywords:

tacos margaritas brazil bowl happy hour tortilla soup great value tamales trendy breakfast food micheladas tequila tortas casual brunch food meats good for a quick meal corn jalapeños lunch dinner
Ruth X

The flavors were all really tasty but some of the meats were a bit over-cooked and it's very pricey for the amount of food given. If you want to splurge go for it but if not go to a taco shop !

Sandman H

Try the Michelada . It's the best! You get Tecate beer in a fishbowl with a spicy salted rim, Worcestershire sauce , bitters (I think) and some V8. Delicious!

Barbie Bb

Very packed during happy hour ! No joke! Try to RSVP. Also tofu taco was ok and blueberry jalapeño margarita was good!

Perriann Hodges

Brazil bowl with carne asada !!! You can't go wrong! Oh and the make their own jalapeno infused taquilla! !!

Yael Grauer

Amazing food. The guacamole is to die for. Tamales are delicious, as are the carnitas tacos .

Estefanía Abarca

They have the best Blackberry Jalapeño Marguaritas ever..! Only reason to go :) food was good as well . Kinda pricy for a Mex place.

Andrew Cerda

Try the cucumber appetizer . An unconventional and delightful snack .

Lisa Liguori

Taco Tuesday offers so many delicious varieties of tacos a la carte for $2.99-$3.50. Good vegetarian taco options too.

Paul Smith

Great tacos and strong margaritas . In bankers hill . Check groupon for deals, that's what we did.

Stephanie Pham

Taco Tuesdays are great! And make sure to join their free loyalty program, MOGL, to get 10% cashback on you bill every time! http://mo.gl/sdfour

KitchenKonfidence.com

Modern Mexican cuisine at it's best. Also killer margaritas . Try making one of their specialties at home. Learn how take make a Roasted Jalapeño Blackberry Margarita on kitchenkonfidence.com.

Alicia

Try the Brazilian Bowl !! Loved it!! Love everything about the place actually! Small, cozy , and colorful!! Perfect!!

Megan

The guac order is tiny, not worth the money. Tacos are awesome. Get them a la carte for best value.

Jennifer Davies

$2.99-3.50 tacos all night after 5 for Taco Tuesdays !

Tamara Alesi

Quite the fan of pomegranate margarita minus the mint ! Great stuff!

Lori Speis

Great food. But they no longer have bottomless mimos for brunch ????

Anna T

fresh tacos , good service , great price for quality

Jaymie Bradford

Tamale dish was delish. Margaritas yummy. Mike the bartender , our waitress and Paul the owner were all super friendly and welcoming. Enjoy!!

LaVon Wageman

Get the appetizer : Plantain carnitas !

Nathalie Elyse

Taco Tuesday tacos . Not bad but nothing to write home about. I'd give it a 6 1/2 out of 10. Staff was nice and we were seated quickly without a reservation . You don't get much for your money.

Stephanie S

Happy hour is good, a little loud , not a bad time at all.

Roger Ma

Get the flight!

Omar Perez

Try the Power Breakfast , Kale Egg Whites And Brown Rice With Tapatio

Gerry Woodbury

Good food, Sergio is a great waiter . Ask to sit in his section

Michael Ferree

Amazing chicken taco . Worth every penny. They were stuffed with chicken and packed with flavor!! Loved it.

Mothsquatch

the steak tacos are the best for me... they will let you mix and match too so might as well try 3 different ones ;]

Dave McCulloch

Brazil Bowl ? You betcha. Probably the coconut rice . It's delicious.

Teri Pytel

Best Mexican food in town . Tortilla soup & chicken tacos were authentic & delicious.

Chad Dannecker

Authentic Margaritas and tacos , but with an SD flare and price tag.

ekin gokovali

Margaritas are awsome!

frankie t

The bartender Mike was engaging and nice... and the jalepeno blackberry margarita he makes is super delicious :)

Brian Ibarra

Hit up Meredith the bartender ! She rocks!

Lisa Anne Lungstrum

Service and staff were awesome! Thanks~

Albert Villa-Marquez

My chicken diablo was amazing!!!

Polina Weitz

Delicious margaritas and tacos

Jennie Dinh

There's a chile relleno on the special menu, which I hear to be very delicious. Make sure to ask about it!

Coco Sanchez

Good margarita-not that great if device

Marc Aguilera

Vegan Chorizo Tacos ! My favorite!

Dimulka Danilenko

Ask Mike for the difference between tequila 's and try jalapenio margharita !

Daniel Geddis

Mmm! Tofu tacos : so good!

Vanessa Pham

Shoestring plantains a bit lackluster

Ellyn Rice

Fresh strawberry banana margarita for the win!!

Molly Rupprath

The chicken torta is amaze-balls.

DeLauren

Omg the Soy Chorizo Scramble is UH-MAY-ZING!

Stephanie Mercer

the blood orange margarita was heavenly, and strong!

Chach

Tortillas are crackin! Pomegranate margaritas are the truth!

Juan Pasalagua

hand pressed tortillas ! Enough said.

Monica Bali

It's not over price like people think.... Considering the quality of service and food it's worth every cent.

Patrick Pina

They now carry Don Julio 1942. I recommend as desert .

Wilson Saiki

Cavan is the best!

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