Category Archives: Food 101

Taco Tuesdays

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Barrio

Every Tuesday evening we will feature some fun taco specials. This week’s themes are “Old School” tacos that are more traditional in ingredients and preparation and some “New School” tacos that are more modern and sophisticated. In addition, we will always … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Seattle Restaurant Week at Barrio in October

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Barrio

With over 150 local restaurants serving up three-course dinner menus for $28, Seattle Restaurant Week is the largest organized “dine out” that our region has ever experienced and a true celebration of the local culinary scene. In addition to a … Continue reading →

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Chile Week at Barrio

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Barrio

Join us from September 20th – 26th as we celebrate the season with a mix of different chiles from Alvarez Farms. From sweet to spicy, we will have a wide range of offerings to show the variety of chile flavors. Sample items include … Continue reading →

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Barrio Introduces Catering Menu

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Barrio

Perfect for everything from corporate events to in-home parties, our catering menu is a great source for a broad range of distinctive Mexican dishes. BOXED LUNCHES – BUILD YOUR OWN TACO BAR – APPETIZER PLATTERS SALAD BOWLS – BURRITOS – … Continue reading →

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Seattle Restaurant Week at Barrio in April

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Barrio

With over 150 local restaurants serving up three-course dinner menus for $28, Seattle Restaurant Week is the largest organized “dine out” that our region has ever experienced and a true celebration of the local culinary scene. In addition to a … Continue reading →

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New Lunch Menu

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Barrio

We have recently updated our lunch menu with some fun and delicious additions such as… Crispy Cod Burrito ~ tecate battered true cod, crisp cabbage, rice, habanero aioli and crema Chicken Salad Burrito ~ grilled chicken, chopped romaine, bacon, red … Continue reading →

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Heat Week, August 4th – 10th

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Barrio

Join us at Barrio Capitol Hill as we celebrate all things piquant during “Heat Week”. Menu items include…  Antojitos Ceviche del Dia Habanero Chicken Wings Spiced Potato Salad Entrees Habanero Pineapple Chicken Sausage Chipotle Pork Tenderloin Skewers Ghost Chile BBQ … Continue reading →

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Spicy Foods & Wine

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Barrio

Not everyone thinks about drinking wine when they eat spicy foods such as Mexican, Thai or Indian, but the truth is that wine can work quite well with these types of food.  The mistake that most people make with spicy … Continue reading →

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Queso Cotija

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Barrio

We’ve all seen this type of cheese on a menu in our favorite Mexican restaurant…so what the heck is it? Cotija (pronounced Ko-Tee-Ha) is a hard cow’s milk cheese that comes from Mexico and is named after the town of … Continue reading →

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Caldo – Mexican Style Broth

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Barrio

Many people ask us for recipes from Barrio. While we are always happy to provide people with these, there are times that we get a bit nervous that the guest will have trouble duplicating the flavors without committing a great … Continue reading →

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