Testing the margaritas...When the temperature dips below zero and the snow has turned to black sludge, what sounds better than a margarita? Let's just say, not much.
So finally...the long awaited Cocino del Barrio opens up smack in the middle of the 'burbs and is serving up just what the long, freezing winter ordered!
The new Edina location of Barrio at 50th and France rivals its downtown and St. Paul big brothers with such volume you might think you actually were DOWNTOWN, except for all of the familiar faces that keep coming through the door. Barrio enthusiastically serves up guacamole so delicious and so enormous that the average patron will likely be stuffed by the time the entrees arrive, but who cares because you seriously need to shovel it in before you go back to the bar for a second round of tequila infused specialities. Which brings me to those margaritas... let's just say they are serious business and don't hold back their south of the border sizzle when being poured for suburbanites. I believe it was Minneapolis/ St. Paul Magazine that said they were downsizing the bar area in comparison to the downtown location because "who really wants to see a bunch of drunk soccer moms anyway".
So finally...the long awaited Cocino del Barrio opens up smack in the middle of the 'burbs and is serving up just what the long, freezing winter ordered!
The new Edina location of Barrio at 50th and France rivals its downtown and St. Paul big brothers with such volume you might think you actually were DOWNTOWN, except for all of the familiar faces that keep coming through the door. Barrio enthusiastically serves up guacamole so delicious and so enormous that the average patron will likely be stuffed by the time the entrees arrive, but who cares because you seriously need to shovel it in before you go back to the bar for a second round of tequila infused specialities. Which brings me to those margaritas... let's just say they are serious business and don't hold back their south of the border sizzle when being poured for suburbanites. I believe it was Minneapolis/ St. Paul Magazine that said they were downsizing the bar area in comparison to the downtown location because "who really wants to see a bunch of drunk soccer moms anyway".
Hmmm....somebody forgot to tell the bartenders this.
In the few weeks since this place opened I have witnessed, experienced, and heard of countless Soccer Mom's being over served. And we are not talking five or six margaritas, we are talking TWO. So, word to the wise- have one margarita and either stop or switch. Trust me....on our big night out not everyone actually took my word for it, and lived to regret it the next day.
So, definitely hit Barrio (but if you want a table get a reservation!!!!) for great atmosphere, a fun local gathering spot, delicious food, and killer margaritas, literally. This place is a winner.
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