Diver Scallop Ceviche. Tequila-Cured Salmon. Barbecue Pork Sopes with Habanero-Pickled Onions. This is “bar food?” It is when the bar is Barrio and the management team includes award-winning restaurateurs, Josh Thoma and Chef Tim McKee. The Twin Cities’ dynamic duo is at again opening their fourth
… restaurant – and their second this year. While officially Barrio is being positioned as a “tequila bar,” McKee and Thoma approached it the same way they’ve approached all their projects; lots of attention to detail with service to match, menu items that feature top quality ingredients and fresh, authentic flavors; all offered up in a complementary setting. And this time around, they’re adding a few surprises and a bit of sass to the mix. Barrio showcases more than 100 tequilas and mezcals, but expect that number to grow as they discover new gems to add to the collection.Continued