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Barrio Star Bar - Barrio Star, San Diego, CA

Barrio Star

4.6
4.6
1103 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The sky’s the limit at Barrio Star--presenting San Diego with modern Mexican Soul Food woven with bold Latin flavors and clever Asian touches. As one of several restaurants created by award-winning chef and restaurateur Isabel Cruz, Barrio Star’s bright and lively décor is a metaphor for what we proudly serve. Our vibrant flavors and healthier renditions of classic Mexican dishes reveal thoughtfully presented menu items that are sure to please every palate. Pairing with our well-prepared food is a mouthwatering beer and cocktail menu. Besides serving standard Mexican beers, we also offer rotating drafts as well as an extensive tequila menu. Kickstart the evening with our roasted jalapeno blackberry margarita and let the fiesta begin!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Saturday Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm Sunday Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Monday Wednesday and Thursday Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Tuesday and Friday Tue, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 501-7827
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Pastrana
  • Catering
    Barrio Star's fresh local food is available for any occasion! Just reach out to us with the details and we'll take if from there.
  • Private party facilities
    Family style tacos Pitchers of beer, margaritas, and sangrias
  • Neighborhood
    Banker's Hill
  • Cross street
    Nutmeg
  • Parking details
    Lots of street parking available as Barrio Star is centrally located one block away from Balboa Park.
  • Public transit
    Close to downtown and all major bus routes.
  • Entertainment
    Everything from classic rock to the good 'ole 90's! Whatever fits the mood we will play.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,103 people are saying

Barrio Star reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseQuiet

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barrio Star is a vibrant dining spot known for its "great food and drinks" and "awesome atmosphere." The "margarita flight is delicious" and the "birria tacos are amazing." Despite some noise concerns, the "service is consistently wonderful" with a friendly staff that enhances the "relaxing atmosphere."

1,103 Reviews
  1. Don

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Izzy is the best! Chili Reno and blood orange margaritas are to die for

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  2. Gordon

    Los Angeles67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A local gem; great Mexican cuisine with a healthy spin. Very accessible, plenty of neighborhood parking. Lots of locals as well as visitors. The staff is so friendly and accommodating, great service!

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  3. Randy VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I strongly recommend the Birria Tacos and Blood Orange Margaritas.

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  4. Jim VIP

    San Diego42 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A convenient place to eat but not outstanding. The food, the service etc. were OK, as expected but certainly not exceptional.

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  5. Charles VIP

    San Diego31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks, atmosphere, service & food. We’ll be back

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  6. Megan

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Last night was kinda of quiet, probably due to the weather, so it wasn’t packed and we probably didn’t need the reservation we had made. We’ve eaten at Barrio Star several times and keep going back!

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  7. Michele

    Portland12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun, service was outstanding, so nice and definite place to have a great meal and the best service.

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  8. Shelby VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Leaving a review because our waiter was a gem, I wish I had his name! Overall, great spot that we have visited a few times. The nachos and marg flight were the best part. The mix and match tacos were not my favorite. Will be coming back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with my son and his friends to celebrate his 15th birthday. Our sweet server helped to make the meal special and, hands down, they've got the best fresh tortillas and tacos in town!

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  10. joan VIP

    San Diego116 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite mexican cantina with my favorite staff. I will return a thousand times. Thank you to the staff, especially Paula, Curtis, and Curt for making these years with you a joy to dine!

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FAQs

Barrio Star does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Barrio Star is rated 4.6 stars by 1103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barrio Star

2706 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Nutmeg
  • Neighborhood
    Banker's Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Saturday Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm Sunday Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Monday Wednesday and Thursday Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Tuesday and Friday Tue, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Lots of street parking available as Barrio Star is centrally located one block away from Balboa Park.
  • Public transit
    Close to downtown and all major bus routes.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Pastrana
  • Entertainment
    Everything from classic rock to the good 'ole 90's! Whatever fits the mood we will play.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 501-7827
  • Catering
    Barrio Star's fresh local food is available for any occasion! Just reach out to us with the details and we'll take if from there.
  • Private party facilities
    Family style tacos Pitchers of beer, margaritas, and sangrias
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