Where is The Barrio Brothers located?

At 107 Grey Street, Tauranga 3110.

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, 4:30pm until late. Closed Mondays.

What deals run each night?

Taco Tuesday (bottomless birria tacos), Wednesday half-price mains, Thursday Margarita Madness, Friday Tequila Friday, Saturday Rowdy Rib Night, and Sunday Niño Night with $8 kids meals.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, called Barrio Niños, for children under 12, with three courses included.

Does the menu cater for allergies or dietary needs?

Yes, gluten-free, vegetarian and plant-based options are marked; please tell your server of any allergies given the kitchen handles wheat, milk, eggs, nuts, soy and shellfish.

The Barrio Brothers | Mexican • Tauranga

mexican restaurant — Brookfield · Tauranga

About The Barrio Brothers | Mexican • Tauranga

The Barrio Brothers is a Mexican taqueria and cocktail bar on Grey Street in Tauranga, describing itself as the best Mexican experience in the Bay of Plenty. The kitchen serves bold Mexican flavours with a South-Cali twist, built around fresh New Zealand produce and a table worth sharing.

The menu runs from bocaditos and share plates through to tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, quesadillas, fajitas, and a 300g rib eye steak, alongside a dedicated kids menu for under-12s. The bar is known for its cocktails - slushy and fruit margaritas, sangria by the jug, and an extensive tequila list - plus daily happy hour deals on slushy margaritas and Export Ultra.

Barrio Brothers runs a different deal every night of the week, from bottomless birria tacos on Taco Tuesday to Rowdy Rib Night on Saturdays, and offers a free function room seating up to 80 guests with set menus from $45pp for birthdays, work events and larger gatherings. The venue has indoor and outdoor seating, a courtyard, and free street parking.

The Barrio Brothers: Bold Mexican Flavours on Grey Street, Tauranga

On Grey Street in Tauranga, The Barrio Brothers Taqueria pitches itself as the best Mexican experience in the Bay of Plenty - bold flavours, cold margaritas, and a room built for a good time. "Barrio" means neighbourhood, and that's exactly the atmosphere the venue has built, mixing bold Mexican flavours with a South-Cali twist and fresh New Zealand produce.

Crowd Favourites and a Full Menu

The menu leans hard into shareable, flavour-forward dishes. Among the standouts: beef birria tacos, made with slow-cooked brisket and served with the famous broth for dunking; a legendary chili con queso dip; a generously loaded beef brisket burrito; and Mexican fried chicken with burnt chilli mayo. Beyond the headline dishes, the full menu runs to bocaditos, loaded nachos, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, quesadillas, fajitas, and even a 300g rib eye steak, with vegetarian, gluten-free and plant-based options marked throughout.

Best Cocktails in Town

The bar is central to the Barrio experience, pouring slushy and fruit margaritas, a deep tequila list, sangria by the jug, and a rotating cast of premium cocktails. Happy hour runs daily from 4:30 to 5:30pm with $10 slushy margaritas and $9 Export Ultras, giving regulars an easy reason to swing by after work.

A Different Reason Every Night

Barrio Brothers runs a deal for every day of the week: bottomless birria tacos on Taco Tuesday, half-price selected mains on Wednesday for anyone seated before 6:30pm, slushy margarita pitcher specials on Thursday's Margarita Madness, a tequila tasting board on Tequila Friday, slow-cooked pork ribs on Saturday's Rowdy Rib Night, and $8 kids meals with $10 sangria jugs on Sunday's Niño Night.

Built for Groups and Families

The venue offers indoor and outdoor seating, a courtyard, and a dedicated kids menu for under-12s, called Barrio Niños. For bigger gatherings, a free function room seats up to 80 guests, with set menus starting from $45pp and snack platters built for sharing - ideal for birthdays, work events or any excuse to get the crew together.

Visiting The Barrio Brothers

The Barrio Brothers is open Tuesday to Sunday from 4:30pm until late, closed Mondays, at 107 Grey Street, Tauranga. There's free street parking outside, and the kitchen asks guests to flag any allergies or dietary needs, given dishes are prepared with common allergens including wheat, milk, eggs, nuts, soy and shellfish.

Signature items

Beef Birria Tacos
Chili Con Queso
Beef Brisket Burrito
Mexican Fried Chicken
Mole Poblano Enchiladas

Beef Fajitas — Braised beef sautéed in shiitake and black sesame sauce, sizzling skillet with capsicum and onion (gluten free available)
Chicken Fajitas — Tender chicken breast sautéed in chipotle sauce (gluten free available)
Vegetarian Fajitas — Roasted seasonal vegetables sautéed in chipotle sauce (gluten free available, plant-based available)
Prawn Fajitas — Lime and tequila marinated prawns (gluten free available)

Burritos

Beef Brisket Burrito — Braised beef brisket, Mexican rice, grilled corn, fried capsicum and onion, chili con queso, avocado crema
Chicken Burrito — Shredded chicken, chipotle sauce, black beans, Mexican rice, chili con queso
Spicy Vegetable Medley Burrito — Roasted seasonal vegetables, black beans, Mexican rice, chili con queso

Bocaditos

Tomato Salsa — Chopped tomatoes, onions, coriander, served with corn chips (gluten free)
Guacamole — Avocado, tomatoes, onions, coriander, served with corn chips (gluten free)
Layered Bean Dip — Refried beans, guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, corn chips (gluten free, vegetarian)
Sweet Corn Ribs — Tossed in chilli butter, queso fresco and lime (gluten free)
Chili Con Queso — Sizzling spicy cheese dip served with corn chips (gluten free, legendary)
Holy Trinity — Guacamole, tomato salsa and chili con queso, with corn chips (gluten free)
El Calamar — Flash fried calamari, sweet chilli sauce, chipotle mayo, rocket and grilled corn (gluten free)
Ceviche Pacifico — Fresh coconut, lime and chilli marinated fish, served with corn chips (gluten free)
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 condiments, for 3-4

Taco Loco

BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos — Aioli, grilled pineapple salsa, pickled onions in soft corn tortillas (gluten free)
Flash Fried Calamari Tacos — Rocket, aioli, grilled orange and corn salsa, cucumber, coriander in soft flour tortillas (gluten free available)
Lamb Barbacoa Tacos — Slow-cooked lamb shoulder, chimichurri, queso fresco, lime mayo in soft corn tortillas (gluten free)
Prawn Tacos — Sautéed in chipotle sauce and cheese, avocado dressing, chilli mayo in soft flour tortillas (gluten free available)
Fried Chicken Tacos — Mexican slaw, burnt chilli mayo in soft flour tortillas
Beef Birria Tacos — Slow-cooked birria beef brisket, chilli cheese, onion and coriander, grilled in corn tortillas, with birria beef broth (epicness)
Crispy Cauliflower Tacos — Crispy cauliflower, ranch dressing, hot honey and rocket in flour tortillas (gluten free available, vegetarian)

Enchiladas

Creamy Chipotle Prawn Enchiladas — Prawns baked in creamy chipotle sauce with sour cream, avocado crema, queso fresco, coriander (gluten free)
Mole Poblano Chicken Enchiladas — Chicken baked in mole poblano of dried chillies, seeds and chocolate, with queso fresco, sour cream, sesame (gluten free)
Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas — Chicken baked in tomato and chipotle sauce with queso fresco, sour cream, coriander (gluten free)

Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadilla — Shredded chicken, chili cheese, poblano pesto
Roast Vege Quesadilla — Roast vegetables, grilled halloumi, jalapeño jam, chili cheese

Bigger Bites

Machos Nachos — Ground beef, black beans, grilled cheese, jalapeño chilli, sour cream, salsa, corn chips (gluten free)
Vege Nachos — Seasonal vegetables, black beans, chipotle, grilled cheese, jalapeño chilli, sour cream, salsa (gluten free, vegetarian)
Lamb Barbacoa Loaded Fries — Slow-cooked lamb shoulder, chili con queso, chimichurri, salsa, lime mayo on crispy fries (gluten free)

Chimichangas

Chicken Chimichanga — Chipotle chicken, black beans, sautéed onions, chili con queso, buffalo sauce, queso fresco, guacamole, coriander
Mushroom Chimichanga — Mixed mushrooms, spinach, feta, black beans, herbs, queso fresco, salsa verde, guacamole, coriander

Steaks & Salads

300g Rib Eye Steak — Creamed horseradish potatoes, coriander, chilli butter, salad greens (gluten free)
Grilled Corn & Chicken Salad — Cos lettuce, avocado, served in a crispy flour tortilla basket (gluten free available)
Crispy Calamari Salad — Cos lettuce, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, avocado in a crispy flour tortilla basket (gluten free available)

Algo Dulce (Desserts)

Horchata Panna Cotta — Rice milk and 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, served with chocolate and caramel sauces and cream
Mayan Treasure — Layered chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and cinnamon, hot chocolate sauce, cream, vanilla ice cream
Cheesecake of the Day — Ask your server for today's flavour

Barrio NiñOs (Kids Menu)

To Start — A drink plus a bowl of corn chips with melted cheese
Main Meal — Cheese quesadilla, chicken quesadilla, nachos with cheese and sour cream, or a beef burrito with rice and cheese
Dessert — Vanilla ice cream with chocolate or berry sauce

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Barrio Brothers located?: At 107 Grey Street, Tauranga 3110.
What are the opening hours?: Tuesday to Sunday, 4:30pm until late. Closed Mondays.
Is there a happy hour?: Yes, every day from 4:30 to 5:30pm, with $10 slushy margaritas and $9 Export Ultras.
What deals run each night?: Taco Tuesday (bottomless birria tacos), Wednesday half-price mains, Thursday Margarita Madness, Friday Tequila Friday, Saturday Rowdy Rib Night, and Sunday Niño Night with $8 kids meals.
Is there a kids menu?: Yes, called Barrio Niños, for children under 12, with three courses included.
Can I host a function here?: Yes, a free function room seats up to 80 guests, with set menus from $45pp.
Does the menu cater for allergies or dietary needs?: Yes, gluten-free, vegetarian and plant-based options are marked; please tell your server of any allergies given the kitchen handles wheat, milk, eggs, nuts, soy and shellfish.

Tips

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