The Barrio Brothers brings a neighbourhood taqueria spirit to central Tauranga, pairing a lively dining room with a leafy garden bar. The restaurant frames Mexican flavours through a Southern Californian lens and makes fresh New Zealand produce part of that approach. It works just as naturally for a quick round of tacos as it does for a shared dinner, drinks with friends or a family meal, while a separate function room gives larger groups their own space.
The opening part of the menu is designed for passing around. Corn ribs arrive with chipotle mayo and Parmesan, queso pairs molten cheese with tortilla chips, and the choice stretches through calamari, ceviche and crisp fried chicken. Tacos develop the same mix of familiar comfort and contrast: fillings include pulled pork, lamb barbacoa, prawn, fried chicken, birria beef and cauliflower, with salsas, slaws, pickles and crema bringing acidity and texture to each combination.
Bigger appetites can move into burritos, enchiladas and chimichangas, including beef brisket, prawn and mushroom-led options. Quesadillas and sizzling fajitas make sharing straightforward, while steaks and salads broaden the meal beyond folded tortillas. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free markers run through the selection rather than being confined to one token dish, and the children's menu gives younger diners simple versions of the restaurant's easygoing food.
The bar is integral to the experience, with margaritas and tequila at the centre alongside sangria, cocktails, New Zealand wine, beer and thoughtfully composed alcohol-free drinks. Dessert stays playful: churros invite dipping, banana chimichangas turn the restaurant's savoury format into something sweet, and panna cotta or cake provide alternatives. Together, the garden setting, shareable food and broad drinks list make the Grey Street restaurant especially well suited to sociable meals.
Address: 107 Grey Street, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
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The Barrio Brothers Tauranga Menu
Bocaditos
Small bites & share plates.
Tomato Salsa
Chopped tomatoes, onions, coriander, served with corn chips. gf
Guacamole
Avocado, tomatoes, onions, coriander, served with corn chips. gf
Layered Bean Dip
Refried beans, guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, corn chips. gf v
Sweet Corn Ribs
Tossed in chilli butter, queso fresco & lime. gf
Chili Con Queso
Sizzling spicy cheese dip served with corn chips. gf Legendary
Holy Trinity
Guacamole, tomato salsa and chili con queso, with corn chips. gf
El Calamar
Flash fried calamari, sweet chilli sauce, chipotle mayo, rocket & grilled corn. gf
Ceviche Pacifico
Fresh coconut, lime & chilli marinated fish, served with corn chips. gf
Jalapeños Rellenos
Jalapeños stuffed with cheese, fried, served with salsa verde and sour cream.
Mexican Fried Chicken
Crispy chicken served with burnt chilli mayo and pickled onion.
Plato De La Casa
Corn ribs, cheese quesadilla, fried chicken, guacamole, calamari, chili con queso and all the condiments. Snacks for 3 to 4.
Taco Loco
Served in lots of two or three. Prices shown as 2 / 3.
BBQ Pulled Pork
Aioli, grilled pineapple salsa, pickled onions in soft corn tortillas. gf
Flash Fried Calamari
Rocket, aioli, grilled orange & corn salsa, cucumber, coriander in soft flour tortillas. gfa
Lamb Barbacoa
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder, chimichurri, queso fresco, lime mayo in soft corn tortillas. gf
Prawn
Sautéed in chipotle sauce and cheese, creamy avocado dressing & chilli mayo in soft flour tortillas. gfa
Fried Chicken
Mexican slaw, burnt chilli mayo in soft flour tortillas.
Beef Birria Epicness
Slow-cooked birria beef brisket, chilli cheese, onion & coriander, grilled in corn tortillas, with the famous birria beef broth.
Crispy Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower, ranch dressing, hot honey & rocket in flour tortillas. gfa v
Bigger Bites
Machos Nachos
Ground beef, black beans, grilled cheese, topped with jalapeño chilli, sour cream, salsa, served with corn chips. gf
Vege Nachos
Seasonal vegetables, black beans, chipotle, grilled cheese, jalapeño chilli, sour cream, salsa, corn chips. gf v
Lamb Barbacoa Loaded Fries
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder, chili con queso, chimichurri, salsa, lime mayo stacked on crispy fries. gf
Burritos
Grilled flour tortilla parcel, served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and slaw.
Beef Brisket
Braised beef brisket, Mexican rice, grilled corn, fried capsicum & onion, chili con queso, avocado crema.
Chicken
Shredded chicken, chipotle sauce, black beans, Mexican rice, chili con queso.
Spicy Vegetable Medley
Roasted seasonal vegetables, black beans, Mexican rice, chili con queso.
Enchiladas
Corn tortillas filled, rolled, baked and served on Mexican rice.
Creamy Chipotle Prawn
Prawns baked in creamy chipotle sauce with sour cream, avocado crema, queso fresco, coriander. gf
Mole Poblano Chicken
Chicken baked in mole poblano of dried chillies, seeds & chocolate, with queso fresco, sour cream & sesame. gf
Chipotle Chicken
Chicken baked in tomato & chipotle sauce with queso fresco, sour cream, coriander. gf
Chimichangas
Rolled flour tortilla parcel fried until golden, served with Mexican rice.
Chicken
Chipotle chicken, black beans, sautéed onions, chili con queso, buffalo sauce, queso fresco, guacamole & coriander.
Mushroom
Mixed mushrooms, spinach, feta, black beans, herbs, queso fresco, salsa verde, guacamole & coriander.
Quesadillas
Toasted flour tortilla, grilled, served with Mexican rice, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
Chicken
Shredded chicken, chili cheese & poblano pesto.
Roast Vege
Roast vegetables, grilled halloumi, jalapeño jam, chili cheese.
Fajitas
Served on a sizzling skillet with capsicum & onion, topped with our cheese mix, with soft flour tortillas.
Beef
Braised beef sautéed in shiitake & black sesame sauce. gfa
Chicken
Tender slices of chicken breast sautéed in chipotle sauce. gfa
Vegetarian
Roasted seasonal vegetables sautéed in chipotle sauce. pba gfa
Prawns
Lime and tequila marinated prawns. gfa
Steaks & Salads
300g Rib Eye Steak
Creamed horseradish potatoes, coriander, chilli butter, salad greens. gf
Grilled Corn & Chicken Salad
Cos lettuce, avocado, served in a crispy flour tortilla basket. gfa
Crispy Calamari Salad
Cos lettuce, cherry tomatoes, spring onions and avocado in a crispy flour tortilla basket. gfa
Sides
Corn Chips
Black Beans
Mexican Rice
Guacamole
2x Flour Tortillas
Salsa
Jalapeños
Sour Cream
Cheese
Side Salad
Algo Dulce
Save room. You will want to.
Horchata Panna Cotta
Rice milk & cinnamon panna cotta with rhubarb crumble and candied rhubarb.
Banana Chimichangas
Bananas wrapped in a tortilla and fried, doused in cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla ice cream.
Churros
Doused in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate and caramel sauces and cream.
Mayan Treasure
Layered chocolate cake smothered in chocolate ganache with a hint of cinnamon, served with hot chocolate sauce, cream & vanilla ice cream.
Cheesecake of the Day
Ask your server for today’s epic flavour.
Daily Deals
A reason to come in, every night. Happy hour every day · $10 slushy margs & $9 Export Ultras · 4:30 to 5:30pm.
Taco Tuesday
Bottomless birria tacos, $40 per person. T&Cs apply.
Wednesday
50% off selected mains. Seated before 6:30pm.
Thursday
Margarita Madness on our slushy margarita pitchers.
Friday
Tequila tasting board specials.
Saturday
Rowdy Rib Night. Half and full racks of slow-cooked pork ribs.
Sunday
Kids eat for $8 and sangria jugs are $10.
Margaritas
Glass / pitcher.
Classic Margarita Slushy
El Jimador Blanco tequila, triple sec & house sours mix.
Daily Special Slushy
Ask about today’s flavour.
Classic Margarita
El Jimador Blanco tequila, triple sec & house sours mix, served on the rocks.
Frozen Fruit Margarita
Choose your flavour: strawberry, raspberry, passionfruit, mango, pineapple, watermelon, peach, apple, or M75 (iykyk).
Night Caps
After dinner tequila, say less.
Herradura Plata
Bright, citrus, peppery.
Herradura Reposado
Vanilla, oak, smooth.
Herradura Añejo
Butterscotch, warm, complex.
Herradura Ultra Añejo
Caramel, velvety, luxurious.
Barrio Niños
For our little amigos under 12. Three courses, 15. Only 8 on Sundays.
To Start
A glass of apple juice, orange juice, Coke or lemonade, plus a bowl of our famous corn chips with melted cheese.
Main Meal
Cheese quesadilla, chicken quesadilla, nachos with corn chips, cheese and sour cream (gf), or a beef burrito with rice and cheese.
Dessert
Vanilla ice cream with chocolate or berry sauce.
Virgin Frozen Margarita
Add a mocktail.
Premium Margaritas
The Sancho Especial
Arette Blanco tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime, on the rocks.
Spicy Mamacita
El Jimador Blanco tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime & jalapeño, on the rocks.
Coco-Bongo
Arette Blanco tequila, Aperol, coconut syrup and fresh lime, on the rocks with a sugared rim.
Limoncello
El Jimador Blanco tequila, limoncello, lemon magic & lime, shaken & strained.
Cocktails
Pornstar Highball
Vodka, passionfruit, vanilla, lime, topped with prosecco.
Mezcal Peach Sour
Mezcal, crème de peaches, lime, sugar, angostura bitters.
Perfect Paloma
Tequila blanco, citrus, grapefruit soda.
Taking Da Pisco
Pisco, mango nectar, lime, peach bitters.
Sangria
Glass 12 / 1L pitcher 30.
White Sangria
Sauvignon blanc, passionfruit, orange & apple juice, seasonal fruit, cherries, mint.
Pink Sangria
Rosé, raspberry, strawberry, orange & apple juice, seasonal fruit, cherries, mint.
Red Sangria
Merlot, orange & apple juice, seasonal fruit, cherries, mint.
Sparkling Sangria
Prosecco, elderflower, orange & apple juice, seasonal fruit, cherries, mint.
Cerveza & Cider
Export Ultra
On Tap. Glass / 1.8L jug.
Sol
Mexican Beers
Corona
Mexican Beers
Modelo Especial
Mexican Beers
Vino
Regular / large glass / bottle. Bubbles by the glass or bottle.
Paradise Prosecco, Australia
Bubbles
Terroir Project Sauv Blanc, Marlborough
White
Brookfields Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay
White
Growers Mark Pinot Gris, Marlborough
White
Mocktails
Glass / pitcher where shown.
M-7
Mango, strawberry, peach, passionfruit, guava, feijoa, sours.
Mule
Fresh mint, limes, agave nectar, ginger beer.
Tommee Tippee
Lyre’s Agave Blanco spirit, passionfruit nectar & fresh lime, shaken and served on the rocks.
Soft Drinks
Jarritos Mexican Sodas
Mandarin, cola, pineapple, lime or guava.
Sodas
Coke, Coke No-Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, tonic, soda water, ginger beer.
Fruit Juice
Orange, apple, pineapple, feijoa.
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