About Barrio Garden Grove
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Visiting California, we decided to stop by Barrio because of the Korean and Filipino Food concept. The location reminds me of Container Park in Vegas and The food cart pod in Oregon. Service was good. She was nice and friendly. I ordered the Pork Liempo. The meat was tender but the flavor lacked. Sigh... Maybe it was an off day. The meat needed salt.
The food here is good, we were disappointed they ran out of salad on a Friday night and it was not even busy ... so it was just the protein and rice. The flavor was good, it's a good portion for just one person.
Greatest find! We were on a trip to Disneyland when we were looking for something different for lunch. Looked up Tea Otter and found that Barrio was part of the same StreelCraft Garden Grove. We are so happy that we tried it. One of the best Filipino foods I have had in awhile. We loved it so much that we have now been four times in the past few months on each of our Anaheim trips. The chicken lumpia is delicious and since I don’t eat pork, they are perfect for me! They come seven to an order and are mini. I tend to not share mine. 😂 I have tried the chicken and shrimp skewers and love them. Add an egg! Also (not photographed) I tried their garlic sauce this last time and will definitely get it again. Delicious!
Barrio Korean-Filipino BBQ offers a unique dining experience that blends the best of both worlds. I recently tried their 2 BBQ pork skewers with steamed rice and Filipino atchara, paired with a refreshing calamansi slushy. The BBQ pork skewers were bursting with flavor, though a bit tougher than expected. However, the rich marinade more than made up for it. The steamed rice was a perfect complement, and the Filipino atchara added a tangy, crunchy element to the meal. The calamansi slushy was a delightful treat, offering a sweet and sour taste that perfectly balanced the savory flavors of the main course. The service was exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff. The overall experience at Barrio Korean-Filipino BBQ was superb, making it a great spot for those looking to try something new and delicious.
I was excited to eat here and am a returning customer but was disappointed when I was met with rude customer service and overpricing. I attempted to order the pork belly plate while my toddler played with the connect four nearby. The girl at the register did not greet me, did not smile, and tried to charge me an extra $1.25 to make my side half salad/half rice; meanwhile, the menu stated $1.25 is a charge for an “extra scoop of rice.” When I tried to reason with this rude cashier with flat affect, she insisted the half rice/half salad would be an extra $1.25. I walked away after I realized there was no reasoning with her but came back to speak with the manager and she told me she was by herself and no one was available. I told her I would find this business online and review it. So here is my review, I did not try the food here this time but with the kind of customer service I was provided, I would never come back. When you hire customer facing staff, be sure they are friendly so that your customers return, otherwise you will lose business in this already difficult economy. Thanks for reading.