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The Elote Moda cocktail with corn whisky & mezcal - BARCOA Agaveria, Phoenix, AZ

BARCOA Agaveria

4.9
4.9
46 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
BARCOA Agaveria is a basement bar that celebrates the spirits of Mexico. Serving imaginative craft cocktails and a vast list of agave spirits, BARCOA is often described as "vibey," "sexy," and "the time of my life" (says some dude from Mesa). Agave spirits such as tequila, mezcal, bacanora, raicilla, and sotol, are the stars here, available as flights, neat pours, or however you like.

Reservations are only available for the basement bar. Please reference the Basement Bar Menu. Above BARCOA, check out the Cantina, a casual back-alley mezcal and tequila bar that serves affordable classic cantina cocktails, and the cheery patio, where rotating taco trucks and street food vendors often pop up to serve guests (check website for schedule).

BARCOA can be tricky to find. We're located on the southeast corner of 1st Avenue & Roosevelt, in the historic red brick building. Don't worry, you're not lost. It's just poor directional signage that the City refuses to fix.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Phone number

    (602) 980-0788

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    For private event inquiries please contact us at hola@barcoaphx.com. Please note there is a $20 cake cutting fee for any cakes brought into BARCOA. Plates and utensils are the responsibility of the guest.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Phoenix

  • Cross street

    1st ave/Roosevelt

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Public transit

    Lightrail at Central & Roosevelt

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 46 people are saying

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some friends and I met for drinks to catch up on a Friday night after dinner together. It was very dim lighting, but there was a great ambience with fun music. 10/10 cocktails
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this place! Good music, delicious drinks, and good vibes!
  3. Alesi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the drinks, it was fun the music was great, just overall a really chill vibe.
  4. KevinW

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great spot for cocktails and conversation. Service is attentive but casual and the vibe downstairs is on point. Food options come from food trucks and worked perfectly for a late night snack.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My friends and I enjoyed our drinks and the ambiance this bar has to offer. Would definitely come back
  6. StephanieN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an completely unexpected experience. Our waiter was so patient with the variety of tequila drinkers at our table - we have people completely new to the idea that tequila is meant for anything but shots as well as seasoned experts. He would ask us about our flavor profile, make suggestions as well as tips for how to most enjoy each tequila. It was inspiring and I can say for the first time ever I actually appreciate tequila! The food truck was excellent and he even suggested a drink to pair with the churro. Really fun experience!
  7. CrystalP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We grabbed drinks here recently and were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance, menu and styling of the space. Our server was very knowledgable of the spirits available and was readily available to answer questions.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere is gorgeous! The service was fast and friendly, and the food truck had delicious food outside! I'm so happy we went and would go back again.
  9. Arizonagirlieandfoodies

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome atmosphere always recommend to all my friends
  10. JessicaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall4food1service3ambience5
    Great location with good parking space, great ambience, good music playing ,not too loud and the drinks were yummy tried the ponche 2.0 and margarita. Their menu looks pretty enticing. Service wasn’t stellar though. Rated 1 star on the food but that’s just because we didn’t try anything and couldn’t leave it blank. Would give it another chance because it’s a cute gem , loved it overall 💎🖤 and I love the intention of the business. Oh and I love the fact that they keep you physically active by stair climbing when you have to use the wc 😝 PS bring a marker 🖊
  11. Paige

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    David and the team at BARCOA are excellent. I've been there for a large business event, small date night and with a group for Mezcal tasting and all of the experiences were fabulous. The vibes throughout the venue give you the feel of being in Mexico and the variety of Mezcal is impressive. We're looking forward to going back soon!
  12. Tasha

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Loved the overall look and ambiance, but it was super inconvenient to not have the same drink menu upstairs and downstairs with not communication about it while making a reservation. The service did not feel inviting. It felt like we were bothering the workers. The bouncer was amazing! Made us excited to be there and super friendly. It would take a lot for me to want to come back.

    BARCOA AgaveriaResponded on October 17, 2022Hi Tasha, our description on OpenTable consistently mentions that reservations are for the Basement Bar, and that the Basement Bar menu should be referenced when considering visiting. We've tried to make that as clear as possible. Thank you for the compliments on the look and ambiance (and our amazing bouncer!). We're sorry to hear your service wasn't ideal. We'll investigate that. We appreciate your feedback & hope you give us another shot.

  13. Brandon

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Bartender was a wealth of knowledge. Explained to him what I like to drink and he narrowed in what, in the tequila, I liked and provided wonderful other tequilas to try. Cool spot. Wasn’t busy when we went so got more attention and time to talk with the bartender.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing drinks and really cool environment
  15. Qwinston

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Our waitresses was extremely slow and was not sociable with our group. We felt abandoned and neglected. We made the best of our night despite the lack of timely service and expensive drinks that did not taste well. #it looked better on TIK TOC. Me and my crew will not be going back anytime soon. The door security lady was SUPER cool 😎 and what the CREPES had a cart out side serving patrons and their crepes were amazing delicious.

    BARCOA AgaveriaResponded on October 18, 2022Hello, so sorry to hear your experience wasn't ideal. We will find out where the breakdown occurred and make any necessary corrections. We know that doesn't fix your evening, but glad to hear you enjoyed certain aspects of BARCOA.

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Neat hidden tequila mezcal place . Portions of tequila in flight were light and you were charged $5 to serve in authentic glasses ( just serve not keep). Service was okay but server did not seem in a happy place. Location was tough to find and Uber had to go around several times to locate as well as pick up. Atmosphere was authentic and neat. A place to visit once but not return.

    BARCOA AgaveriaResponded on October 18, 2022Hello, sorry to hear your experience wasn't ideal. That $5 upgrade serves the same spirit in 3 different cups to illustrate how the drinking vessel affects taste. That's an optional upgrade, not a charge to every order. Apologies about the subpar service. We'll investigate and make any necessary corrections. Thank You.

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time coming on a Friday. We frequently visit Barcoa for late night drinks and a chill vibe, but this time there was a Taco stand outside too! Great drinks per usual. We tried the HorChaiChata, Rosemary’s Ofrenda, & Espresso Martini. All three worth a try.
  18. Bryan

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Keep coming back for the unique wand different cocktails.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    What a great time! Wish we could have had a little more explanation about all the types of spirits but it was a busy night so we understood. Will be back soon!
  20. Jujubean

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time coming to this place and it was amazing! Love the decorations and the overall vibes. Drinks were unique and delicious! Will definitely be returning again.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere with good service. Wonderful range of tequila if that’s your thing.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing drinks, great service, beautiful space- love Barcoa!
  23. YurayV

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mezcal & cocktail expertise without pretension but with 100% style… Barcoa is impressive!
  24. KatieT

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun place! Nice staff! Would recommend and will definitely be going again!
  25. Bunny08

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful experience and our Waitress DM was amazing! My new favorite spot!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved this place. Only opportunity for improvement was lack of food but they had a food truck outside
  27. timmaaayyy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! They accommodated my special request on my reservation and have great drinks. & you get a birthday shot 😎
  28. CarolynC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our Open Table reservation was not ready when we arrived at 9:30; waited about 15 minutes at the bar, but that was the only thing that I could say wasn't wonderful. Everything else was spot on. Our server was friendly and efficient, the drinks were good (at the downstairs bar especially - the Mexican candy shots were awesome) and the price was reasonable. Cool place. It was our first time there and we'd go back!
  29. adrianv

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    they have a good drinks and cocktails , excelent place
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    So fun! Thanks! (Missed the food truck, tho…)
  31. JeanG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2022

    overall4food1service5ambience5
    We would have stayed longer and bought more drinks if they had food. Apparently the food trucks only come every other day. Sadly, we picked the wrong day so we left, found food and bought more drinks there.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall4food1service3ambience4
    The place is cute for a girls night . But the ambiance dies quickly and the music choice was wack ! The drinks are ok , better drink menu in the top bar. They were out of straws for the margarita . The ambience is ok , this was my second time and it was an over all “ok” experience . Would go again but they need to have more entertainment .
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s was nice. I’m happy there is a way to text with the restaurant
  34. StanleyR

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food1service4ambience5
    Pretty cool place to drink then they have a truck on the outside if you want food there from the Dominican republic that’s pretty awesome
  35. MissMeenah

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance here was amazing! The servers were attentive and the DJ and noise level were really good. Just loud enough to drown out other conversations but not loud enough that you had to yell to talk to the people in your party. No food, so I suggest a snack or dinner before you go, but I highly recommend!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were going to a concert so we wanted to grab a bite and drink. This place was just WOW, the food truck was delicious!! They let us bring the food downstairs to our table. They had tons of fun cocktails, mezcal everything plus some additional Mexican wines, tequila, bacanora, etc. The decor was so unique, great ambiance. We honestly were late to our concert because we were enjoying ourselves so much here! You definitely need to go for a night out, date night or group of friends. I can not wait to come back for their michelada bar!
  37. GloriS

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to try MANY tequilas! Love the indoor/outdoor space! Coming back for more tequila in the tasting room.
  38. AlexisN

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Came here for my birthday and did not regret it! The vibe, the Decour, the drinks, our waiter! Everything was great :) we got seated in the tasting room which made it more intimate and it was nice!!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time there and it was a great time. Most definitely coming back.
  40. AnneP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    Great drinks but the noise level was too much. They have the bass turned up too high and the speakers rattle like they are going out. This made it very difficult to have a conversation with friends I was with. I'd suggest turning this into a dance club. It has that kind of vibe.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

BARCOA Agaveria is rated 4.9 stars by 46 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
Google Map for BARCOA Agaveria

829 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003-1401

Additional information

  • Cross street

    1st ave/Roosevelt

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Phoenix

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Public transit

    Lightrail at Central & Roosevelt

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

  • Phone number

    (602) 980-0788

  • Private party facilities

    For private event inquiries please contact us at hola@barcoaphx.com. Please note there is a $20 cake cutting fee for any cakes brought into BARCOA. Plates and utensils are the responsibility of the guest.

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