Barrio Tacos

4.0 ( 329 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
41 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, United States
+1 978-594-8854

Barrio Tacos, located at 41 Lafayette St in Salem, MA, has quickly become a beloved destination for taco enthusiasts. Customers rave about the flavorful combinations and the unique taco offerings. Joshua Ball declared their tacos the best he'd had in ages, complementing the delicious Margarita flights with extensive options. Similarly, Shannon highlighted the radiant atmosphere and delicious shareable portions, noting that the tacos exceeded her expectations.

Mark T. Wells praised the Salsa Verde for its perfect zing and appreciated the customizable options for those with dietary preferences. The beautifully designed space, adorned with local art, provides perfect backdrops for selfies. Service is attentive without being intrusive, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Veronica Lyon recommended standout dishes like the "taters gonna tate bowl" and build-your-own tacos, emphasizing the delightful atmosphere that made her forget to take photos before diving in. In a delightful twist, DraMatik Gonzalez found the restaurant by chance and was charmed by its ambiance and service, savoring both vegetarian and meat taco options. With such fervent endorsements, Barrio Tacos is a must-visit for anyone in the Salem area seeking an unforgettable taco experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Barrio Tacos

Joshua Ball
Jun 19,2025
These were the best tacos my wife and I have had in a long time! Great combinations with great flavor! The Margarita flights were awesome and have lots of options! Service was great! Definitely recommend!
Shannon
May 17,2025
Stopped here for a snack and drink while visiting Salem. The inside is beautiful. This place is a whole vibe. They even have some upper seating area that looks over the entire restaurant. We opted to sit at the bar since they were short staffed, but still had a fantastic experience. The food and drinks were great. Me and my friend both got a margartia flight and the margaritas were delicious. There were several options to choose from for your own flights. We shared a taco and some nachos. The taco was actually larger than we were expecting and it was very shareable for us and it tasted AMAZING. The food and drinks are incredible. I definitely would go back here when visiting Salem again.
Mark T. Wells
May 8,2025
Highly recommend this Mexican fare restaurant in Salem MA. It's Salsa Verde is spot-on with flavor and zing. I appreciate the Make-Your-Own Taco (bowl, etc.) for someone who has some dietary concerns. Atmosphere is beautiful (hidden gem in Salem) - great artist work throughout the restaurant, which makes perfect spots for selfies to post. Servers attentive, yet also observe whether to approach if you're having fun with friends and they don't want to butt-in and impose - I appreciate this approach. Give them a try, they have several options so it's not the same fare over & over.
Veronica Lyon
Apr 30,2025
Got the taters gonna tate bowl and 2 build your won tacos. One Shrimp in a Bombshell shells with chipolte crema and the other short rib in stoner style shells and Crack sauce all were excellent. Server was super friendly, a bot long for food to come out but worth it. Love the atmosphere. Once again looked so good I dug into food whiteout taking pictures
DraMatik Gonzalez
Mar 31,2025
We were leaving an appointment Salem and caught a glimpse of the inside while we drove by, and we thought it was very unique, so we pulled over to check it out to our surprise. This place was beautifully designed and the environment was incredible, so we decided to stay to have some drinks and food and it was all great, right down to the service. We ordered some vegetarian tacos, and my wife ordered some meat ones, and we loaded everything about this placedefinitely. Check it out when you can. There's also one in haverhill, which I was surprised. Now. I don't have to go to salem if I ever want to go back
Maria F Restrepo
Mar 27,2025
New in Salem downtown, we tried every kind of tacos and everything was super delicious, we also got a big passion fruit Margarita with jalapenos OMG!!! we didn't expect the flavor. It was sooooo awesome (and kick hard to ). Our server was Nelson. He was super nice and recommended us good food. It is a cool place to chill, eat tacos, and drink.
Heather Boswick
Mar 14,2025
Stopped in for late night tacos after exploring Salem. Fun vibes & decor. Seems to be a modern & newish taco joint. With so many spots to dine in Salem, I loved that they had vegan choices clearly labeled! Service was a bit slow but its peak tourist season so that’s expected. They have a creative set up where you fill out an order card at the table for your order. Super customizable with so many choices. The vegan rice bowl was great! Seasoned perfectly & loaded with veggies, tofu & toppings! Their chips & guac was a huge hit at our table.
Melanie Dietrich Cochran
Mar 8,2025
We loved Barrio! Great service, they easily accommodated our large group. The food was delicious, our group tried all the things! Great value for delicious food! Will definitely come back.

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