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Barrio Star is a Mexican restaurant located in San Diego, presenting modern Mexican Soul Food with bold Latin flavors and clever Asian touches. As one of the restaurants created by award-winning chef and restaurateur Isabel Cruz, their menu includes healthier renditions of classic Mexican dishes along with an extensive beer and cocktail menu. Enjoy favorites with a spin, such as Tamales, Brazil Bowl or Barrio Bowl all created to please every palate.
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2706 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103
To get to the Mexican restaurant on 5th Avenue in San Diego, you can take the bus or trolley to the "5th Avenue and Laurel Street" stop. Walk south on 5th Avenue for a few minutes until you reach your destination. If driving, take the I-5 freeway and exit at Front Street. Turn left onto Laurel Street and then left onto 5th Avenue. There are paid parking lots nearby as well as metered street parking.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Friday | 11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 9:30pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 9pm |
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Mexican restaurants are known for their bold and flavorful dishes, and Barrio Star on 5th Avenue in San Diego is no exception. This modern Mexican Soul Food restaurant, created by award-winning chef and restaurateur Isabel Cruz, offers a vibrant and lively atmosphere that perfectly complements the thoughtfully presented menu items.
One of the standout features of Barrio Star is their healthier renditions of classic Mexican dishes. From tamales bathed in chile guajilo to bowls filled with coconut rice, black beans, mango salsa, and steamed greens, every dish is bursting with flavor and nutrition. And if you're looking for something to wash it all down with, the mouthwatering beer and cocktail menu won't disappoint. The bartenders are true margarita artists, squeezing every ounce of lime, lemon, and orange into your glass.
But what really sets Barrio Star apart is their clever Asian touches on traditional Latin flavors. The Brazil Bowl offers a unique combination of coconut rice, black beans, mango salsa, rich coconut chili sauce, and steamed greens that will leave your taste buds dancing. And if you're feeling adventurous, add some tofu just for fun!
Overall, Barrio Star is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience modern Mexican Soul Food at its finest. With its bright decor and bold flavors, this restaurant truly lives up to its name as El Mejor Mexican Soul Comida en San Diego.