Barrio
- Neighborhood: Park Slope
- 210 Seventh Ave.
- Brooklyn, NY 11215
- 718-965-4000
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Splashes of pink on the wall, adobe-colored tiles and murals of fruit and musicians scream out "kitsch theme," but the kitchen's pedigree at this Park Slope Mexican spot ups the authenticity quotient. Chef Adrian Leon, a native of Mexico City and veteran of Rosa Mexicano and Zona Rosa, avoids the nacho trail to Tex-Mex and sticks with native dishes like pan-seared Guelaguetza salmon, Yucatan achiote tuna and cochinita pibil cooked in banana leaves. The Pueblan pork tenderloin with peanut mole was what sold him on the owners, a husband-and-wife team (he also runs BLT Prime and Calle Ocho; she's a photographer) who live in the 'hood.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Third St.
- Public Transportation:
- F to Seventh Ave.
The Basics
- Hours:
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Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Weekend Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Bar Scene, Bustling, and Laid Back Casual
- Features:
- Delivery, Happy Hour, Specialty Cocktails, and Takeout/Carryout
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
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"Just Average Upscale Mexican Food"
By saraht from Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, April 15, 2009
The food here is not bad but it by no means is outstanding either. They have a nice patio that is great for summer drinks and fish tacos but don't ...
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