Wed-Fri 11a-2p
Sat-Sun 10a-2p
First Friday 5-9p

My wife and I both thought it was excellent.

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Well heck I guess I got caught using the same name online everywhere, so I should probably put the positives that I put on that card as well so it doesn't look like you're patting yourself on the back by reading the rest of it. Technically my wife wrote that out as you wouldn't have been able to read my handwriting. I'll tack on what i think she wrote and add on some of my own.

I loved the salsa and probably could have eaten nothing but the salsa. It has a great taste with just enough spiciness to let you know it's there. To me this is the consummation of what Coco Loco's would taste like if they could have made it this good without resorting to making it spicier to cover up for the lack of taste <looks around for torches and pitchforks>. It was also served in the largest bowl of any place in town that actually serves salsa that we like. They definitely didn't skimp on it, and we were never at risk of running out, which in this case was definitely saying something. We also tried the guac, which was super fresh and just creamy enough to add the texture without covering up the fresh taste of everything else in it. The kitchen sent out a sample of the ceviche to try compliments of the house. I'm not usually a ceviche fan, but this was pretty tasty. My wife has had this at La Bodega and I think Los Cucos and would readily take this over either one of those in a heartbeat. The mango really adds to the flavor of this dish without overpowering it.

My wife got the Carnaval Chimichangas. They had a fantastic blend of flavors that is difficult to put into words. They're sweet, fruity, and very fresh tasting. If there is one complaint there it's that they're so flavorful that they make the black beans and rice served with it seem extra bland.

I got the Puro De Chorizo but subbed out the orzo roasted veggies due to being a veggiephobe. This was amazing and was a very interesting blend of East meets South of the Border. The black bean corn jicama salsa scared the veggiephobe in me but was well worth the risk. It adds a very fresh and light complement to the dish. I subbed in the Patatas con Nopalitos for a side, and these were also excellent. The cactus with these is a fun touch, and I can't tell you how excited I was that these weren't like what everyone else does around here in just tossing some onion and bell pepper in with some potatoes and being done with it.

The service was excellent, quick, and friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. Anyway, this ended up being much longer than I expected, but I wanted to temper the very minute nitpicking items we had with the overwhelming positive experience my wife and I had at her birthday lunch.

The minor nitpickings mentioned above were that the chips were a bit too thin to handle the guac and especially the ceviche without breaking. They were adequate to handle the large volume of their salsa that I couldn't bring myself to stop eating. The luck taco or whatever the name for the Mexican fortune cookie thing was that my wife got was a bit rubbery and a little odd tasting to her. Mine was fine. They were clearly pre-packaged, and we had no expectations to them or association of them with Tampico. I only mention these things to point out how incredibly minor my negatives were compared to the voluminous compliments that could be heaped upon this place.

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[This message has been edited by pattybrhg (edited 5/2/2010 8:33a).]

Thank you Patty for the great review. Also, thank you for filling out the comment card. Yes, we do read them and discuss them every day at family meal. We have been looking into serving a thicker chip with the ceviche & guacamole. We were serving a thicker one last week, but it was not very forgiving. If we fried it to long it became to hard. We will be testing other chips this week to see if it will work and be sturdy enough with the ceviche & guacamole. Also thank you for the comments about the Lucky Taco. We actually get them from Michigan and we will discuss this with our vender. Again thank you for the comments, it shows us what we are doing right and the things that we need to improve on.

Chef Rinaldo Anthony

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Menu

Tampico Del Barrio
Nuevo Latino Tapas Café & Bar

Bienvenidos a nuestra casa. Bienvenidos a nuestro café.
Bienvenidos a nuestro barrio!®©™

Welcome to our home. Welcome to our café. Welcome to our neighborhood!

The History of Tapas
The Spirit of Sharing Food, Wine & Friendship

Tapa means ‘lid’ or ‘cover’ in Spanish. It is said, the origins of modern day tapas began centuries ago at the end of a long workday. Farmers and laborers would stop at local taverns for a well-deserved drink and a slice of bread would be placed on top to cover it from flies. Over time, the idea of placing a small bite size piece of cured meat or sausage on top of the bread evolved into small dishes & bowls of tasty delights. This was the beginning of the tapas experience we all enjoy today.

At Tampico Del Barrio, our guests can enjoy an assortment of both traditional and ‘Nuevo Latino’ small dishes in the style of tapas, showcasing unique and flavorful ingredients.

 BRUNCH 

BARRIO GRANOLA 5.95
START YOUR MORNINGS OFF OR SNACK ALL DAY ON OUR ADDICTING GRANOLA
Made in House, A Blend of Oats, Bran, Wheat Germ, Raisins, Cranberries, Coconut, Pecans, Almonds, Macadamias, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Vanilla & Honey, Served By the Bowl with Milk or Mixed Berry Compote

Granola By the Bag to Go 7

CHURROS & PANELLA SAUCE 5.95
Great with Coffee or a Sweet Treat, Try Our Homemade Churros-Ridged Cream Puff Dough,
Deep Fried to Golden Brown, Sprinkled with Sugar-Cinnamon & Confectioner’s Sugar,
Served with Panella Cream Sauce

LAS MIGAS FAMOSAS 7.95
Corn Tortilla Strips Sautéed with Pico de Gallo, Scrambled Eggs, topped with a Queso Blanco and Cheddar Blend, Served with Patatas Con Nopalitos y Frijoles Refritos and Two Flour or Corn Tortillas

CHILAQUILES 8.95
Eggs Scrambled with a Queso Blanco and Cheddar Blend Cheese, Pico de Gallo, and Your Choice of Beef, Chicken, Pork, or Shrimp, Two Sides, and Two Corn or Flour Tortillas

HUEVOS DE ORO 7.95
Two Eggs Anyway Topped with Salsa De Molcajete, Served with Patatas Con Nopalitos y Frijoles Refritos, Two Strips of Bacon and Two Flour or Corn Tortillas

BARRIO CAKES Y HUEVOS 7.95
Three Buttermilk Pancakes, Two Eggs Anyway, Two Strips of Readfield’s Hickory Smoked Select Thick Slice Bacon, Served with Maple Syrup & Whipped Honey Butter

SELECTO ESPECIAL 7.95
“Selecto” Artisan Chorizo Served at Tampico Since 1947, Scrambled with Two Eggs, Served with
Patatas Con Nopalitos y Frijoles Refritos and Two Flour or Corn Tortillas

CHICHARRONES DE MI ABUELLO 7.95
Fried Pork Rinds Steamed with Salsa Rojo Sauce, Served with Patatas Con Nopalitos y Frijoles Refritos
and Two Flour or Corn Tortillas

MENUDO CHICO 6.95
Spicy Soup Made of Tender Beef Tripe, Pig’s Trotters, Yellow Hominy,
Ground Mexican Chile Powder and Spanish Oregano,
Served with, Diced Jalapeños, Onions, Lemon and Two Flour or Corn Tortillas

EL CAMPION MENUDO 8.95
Spicy Soup Made of Tender Beef Tripe, Pig’s Trotters, Yellow Hominy, Ground Mexican Chile Powder and Spanish Oregano, Served with, Diced Jalapeños, Onions, Lemon and Two Flour or Corn Tortillas


FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, A 15% GRATUITY IS ADDED TO ALL PARTIES OF 5 OR MORE. TIPS ARE DISCRETIONARY. THANK YOU!

NO CHECKS PLEASE
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ARTICLES
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE

SALES TAX WILL BE ADDED TO THE RETAIL PRICE
ON ALL TAXABLE ITEMS


 TAPAS DE SALSAS, ENSALADAS Y MAS 

SALSA CUMBIA SAMPLER 7.95

AZTECA GUACAMOLE – Haas Avocados Hand-Mortared with Kosher Salt, Blended with Green Onions, Cilantro, Tomato, Garlic and Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
PICO DE GALLO – A Spicy Mexican Relish of Diced Tomato, Onion, Jalapeno and Cilantro Marinated in Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
SALSA VERDE – Stewed Tomatillos, Onions, Jalapenos and Garlic, Blended with Char-Roasted Jalapenos & Poblanos

SALSA MERENGUE SAMPLER 8.95

BLACK BEAN CORN JICAMA SALSA – Black Beans Infused in a Bacon-Garlic Broth Mixed with Roasted Corn, Charred Red Peppers, Juicy Jicama and Red Onion Marinated in Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
CEVICHE ROYALE – Lime Marinated Shrimp in a Zesty Avocado Chutney of Cucumbers, Tomato, Red Onion and Cilantro
CEVICHE TROPICAL – Shrimp Marinated in Lime and Mango Juice Combined with a Tropical Mango Salsa of Watermelon, Cucumber, Scallions & Cilantro

CEVICHE TROPICAL 8.95
Shrimp Marinated in Lime and Mango Juice Combined with a Tropical Mango Salsa of Diced Watermelon, Cucumber, Scallions and Cilantro, Served with Seasoned Tostaditas

CEVICHE ROYALE 8.95
Lime Marinated Shrimp in a Zesty Avocado Chutney of Diced Cucumbers, Tomato,
Red Onion and Cilantro, Served with Seasoned Tostaditas
ENSALADA WAPANGO 7.95
Bacon-Garlic Infused Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Charred Red Pepper, Juicy Jicama, Red Onion, Cilantro, Tossed with Romaine Lettuce and Charred Red Pepper Aioli

MANGO TANGO ENSALADA 8.95
Tropical Medley of Shrimp, Mango, Watermelon, Cucumber, Scallion, Cilantro,
Tossed with Romaine Lettuce and Jalapeno-Mojo Vinaigrette

FIESTA CHICKEN ENSALADA 8.95
Mesquite Grilled Chicken Salad, Black Bean Corn Jicama Salsa, Cucumber Avocado and Tostaditas, Tossed with Romaine Lettuce & Charred Red Pepper Aioli

ENSALADA DE CAMARRONES 9.95
Slow Poached Shrimp Salad, Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado and Tostaditas, Tossed with Romaine Lettuce & Charred Red Pepper Aioli

 PINCHOS DE LA CALLE 
From the Basque Region of Spain’s Bars, to the Streets of Puerto Rico and almost any Latin American Country you will find these Tasty Skewers of Marinated Meats & Seafood Prepared Street Style

PINCHOS DE POLLO 7.95
Chicken Fajita Skewers Perched atop, White Rice &
Slow Cooked Black Beans Steeped in a Garlic-Bacon Broth, Served with Two Flour or Corn Tortillas &
Peanut Chipolte Dipping Sauce
PINCHOS DE PUERCO 8.95
Pork Fajita Skewers Served with Moros y Cristianos,
Two Flour or Corn Tortillas &
Smoked Red Pepper Dipping Sauce


PINCHOS DE CARNE 9.95
Beef Fajita Skewers atop Spanish Rice, Frijoles Refritos,
Served with Two Flour or Corn Tortillas &
Ancho Chile Dipping Sauce

PINCHOS DE GAMBAS 10.95
Shrimp Skewers atop Spanish Rice and Frijoles Refritos,
Served with Two Flour or Corn Tortillas &
Salsa Verde Dipping Sauce

PINCHO SAMPLER 12.95
One Skewer of Pollo, Puerco, Carne and Gambas atop Spanish Rice and Frijoles Refritos,
Served with Two Flour or Corn Tortillas and Your Choice of One Dipping Sauce

 TAPAS BOWLS “SOPEROS PEQUEÑO” 
These Small Bowls of Nuevo Latino Creations are Perfect for Lunch

CONCHITAS 6.95
Spanish Shell Pasta Simmered in a Tomato-Cumin Manchego Sauce, Two Flour or Corn Tortillas &
Your Choice of One Garnish Sautéed Chicken, Pork, Beef or Shrimp
FIDEO 6.95
Vermicelli Infused with a Tomato Ancho Reduction,
Two Flour or Corn Tortillas and Your Choice of One Garnish Sautéed Chicken, Pork, Beef or Shrimp

MOROS Y CRISTIANOS 6.95
Slow Cooked Black Beans Steeped in a Garlic-Bacon Broth, Served over
Bayleaf Infused White Rice Pilaf, Tostones Tradicionales de Platano,
Two Flour or Corn Tortillas and Your Choice of One Garnish
Sautéed Chicken, Pork, Beef or Shrimp

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, A 15% GRATUITY IS ADDED TO ALL PARTIES OF 5 OR MORE. TIPS ARE DISCRETIONARY. THANK YOU!

NO CHECKS PLEASE
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ARTICLES
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE

SALES TAX WILL BE ADDED TO THE RETAIL PRICE
ON ALL TAXABLE ITEMS


 ENTREES 

Far East Meets West “Side,” Two of Our Signature Enchiladas Stuffed with One of Our Creamy Impasatas, Deep Fried Asian Style, Covered with Ancho Chile Enchilada Sauce Cheese,
Served with Spanish Rice & Frijoles Refritos

 EL REY DE LAS ENCHILADAS - Enchiladas Stuffed with Creamy Chicken Impasata 8.95

 EL TORO - Enchiladas Stuffed with Creamy Beef Impasata 8.95

 LA PRINCESSA DE LAS ENCHILADAS - Enchiladas Stuffed with Creamy Spinach Mushroom Impasata 9.95
 El MAR – Enchiladas Stuffed with Creamy Shrimp Impasata 10.95

 El MERO MERO AMOR – Cheese Lovers Delight. Enchiladas Stuffed with Three Cheese Impasata- Queso Blanco, Monterrey Jack, and Cheddar Cheese 7.95


CHICKEN SALAD ENROLLADO 7.95
Mesquite Grilled Chicken Salad, Cucumber, Lettuce, and Charred Red Pepper Aioli
Wrapped in a Grilled Flour Tortilla, Served with Vino Rojo Infused Orzo Roasted Vegetable Salad &
Manzana Jicama Salsa

SHRIMP SALAD ENROLLADO 8.95
Slow Poached Shrimp Salad, Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado, Lettuce, and Charred Red Pepper Aioli Wrapped in a Grilled Flour Tortilla, Served with Vino Rojo Infused Orzo Roasted Vegetable Salad & Manzana Jicama Salsa

CARNAVAL CHIMICHANGAS 8.95
A Blend of Unique Flavors, Pineapple, Jicama, Chayote, Tomatillo, Corn, Assorted Peppers and Exotic Spices, Rolled up in a Homemade Flour-Corn Dough and Deep Fried, Drizzled with Crèma Fresca,
Served with Moros y Cristianos

PURO DE CHORIZO 8.95
Spanish Chorizo, Fennel and Smoky Latino Spices Deep Fried in a Crisp Chinese Wrapper, Drizzled with Crèma Fresca, Served with Vino Rojo Infused Orzo Roasted Vegetable Salad
& Black Bean Corn Jicama Salsa

TAMPICO’S PASTEL DE CANGREJO 15.95
Three of Our Signature Crab Cakes Breaded Asian Style and Deep Fried,
Accompanied by Black Bean Corn Jicama Salsa, Bayleaf Infused White Rice Pilaf,
Drizzled with Charred Red Pepper Aioli


CREATE YOUR OWN BARRIO EXPERIENCE
Customize your Barrio Experience by Creating your Own Enchilada Plate, Barrio Plate, Or Barrio Taco


ENCHILADAS - You Get Three Enchiladas With Your Choice of One Filling, Topped With the Sauce of Your Choice, Then Paired with Two Sides of Your Liking

FILLINGS
 Mushroom Spinach Impasata 8.95
 Chicken Garlic Impasata 7.95
 Pork Garlic Impasata 7.95
 Beef Garlic Impasata 7.95
 Shrimp Scallion 9.95

SAUCES
 Romanesco Sauce (Spicy)
 Tomatillo Verde Sauce (Spicy)
 Ancho Chile Sauce
 Roasted Yellow Pepper Sauce
 Black Bean Sauce
 Queso Blanco Sauce


BARRIO PLATE
 Your Choice of One Meat, Two Sides, and Two Flour or Corn Tortillas 7.95
 Your Choice of Two Meats, One Side and Two Flour or Corn Tortillas 8.95
 Your Choice of Three Meats and Two Flour or Corn Tortillas 9.95

BARRIO TACO – Choose Three to Put in a Corn or Flour Tortilla 3.95


MEATS
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Ropa Veija – Pulled Pork or Pulled Beef
Chorizo & Egg
Chicharrones
Chorizo con Patatas


SIDES
Patatas
Patatas con Nopalitos
Refried Beans
Black Beans
Scrambled Egg
Spanish Rice
White Rice





SIDES – A LA CARTE 3

 BLACK BEAN CORN JICAMA SALSA
 MANZANA JICAMA SALSA
 SPANISH RICE
 PATATAS
 GRANDPA’S PORK CHICHARRONES – PORK CRACKLINS
 FRIJOLES REFRITOS - REFRIED PINTO BEANS

 WHIP CREAM & STRAWBERRIES
 BERRY COMPOTE & WHIPPED CREAM
 ROPA VIEJA – PULLED PORK OR BEEF
 PATATAS CON NOPALITOS -FRIED POTATOES SAUTEED WITH CACTUS AND ONION
 TWO BARRIO PANCAKES
 READFIELD’S SELECT HICKORY SMOKED THINK SLICE BACON – 3 SLICES
 AZTECA GUACAMOLE
 PICO DE GALLO
 SALSA VERDE
 TOSTONES TRADICIONALES DE PLATANO-
FRIED PLANTAINS
 MOROS Y CRISTIANOS – BLACK BEANS & WHITE RICE

EXTRAS 1
 2 CORN OR ONE FLOUR TORTILLA
 CREAM FRESCA

 CHEESE
 AZTECA GUACAMOLE
 PICO DE GALLO

 SALSA VERDE
 EXTRA WHIP CREAM
WHIPPED BUTTER 0.75
WHIPPED HONEY BUTTER 0.75
ONE BARRIO PANCAKE 1.50

 DULCES SUEÑOS 

ARTISIAN CHEESECAKES BY THE SLICE 6.95

 Cheesecake de la Casa
 Panella Cheesecake
 Dulce De Leche Cheesecake
 Tortuga Cheesecake
 Tres Leches Cheesecake
 Compota de Bayas Cheesecake

 Coco-late Cheesecake
 Key Lime Cheesecake
 Piña Colada Cheesecake

PAN FRITO 5.95
Yellow Cake Filled with White Cream, Battered & Deep Fried, Served with
Bayas Compote

 REFRESCOS 

COKE, DIET COKE, SPRITE, DR PEPPER, HI-C FRUIT PUNCH, FANTA ORANGE
GOLD PEAK SWEET OR UNSWEET TEA & NESTEA RASPBERRY TEA
REFILLS ARE COMPLIMENTARY 2

FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE 2
REFILLS ARE COMPLIMENTARY

ORANGE JUICE 2 GL

FIJI 3
SAN PELLEGRINO SPARKLING WATER 3

BEERS
MILLER LITE, COORS LIGHT, BUDWEISER, BUDLIGHT 3
CORONA EXTRA, DOS EQUIS LAGUER, MODELO ESPECIAL 4

FROZEN MARGARITAS 5
Barrita Our House Margarita with Agave Tequesta, Triple Sec and Lime Juice
Cocorita Coconut Margarita with Agave Tequesta & Our Piña Colada Blend
Fuzzyrita Peach Margarita with Agave Tequesta, Triple Sec & Peach Essence
Mangorita Mango Margarita with Agave Tequesta & Velvety Smooth Mango
Fresarita Strawberry Margarita with Agave Tequesta, Triple Sec & Strawberry

MOJITOS 6
Mojito Mint & Lime Blended with Gran Isla
Mango Mojito Mango Blended with Gran Isla
Coconut Mojito Coconut Blended with Gran Isla

MARIA SANGRIA- BLOODY MARY 6 GL
SANGRIA- From Spain, the birth place of Sangria, Santos Sangria garnished with seasonal fruits

Chef Rinaldo Anthony

Check out Tampico Del Barrio Cafe for more information on Facebook!

[This message has been edited by chefrizzo (edited 5/1/2010 7:34p).]

Can't wait to try it!

Headed there for brunch this morning - can't wait!

Tailgate88, how was it?

Thank you Pattybrhg for the detail. Also, we would like to thank everyone that came out this weekend, we had a get crowd. Sorry, there was not enough seating in the outside Spanish courtyard by the fountains. We hope to get some more tables in the garden as business picksup. I have to say, it was a beautiful weekend to be sitting in the garden under the umbrellas, listening to the birds and the sound of the water. The comments and suggestions by our customers have been great. It definitely shows us what we are doing right and the things we need to improve on.

Chef Rinaldo Anthony

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[This message has been edited by chefrizzo (edited 5/3/2010 5:55p).]

We had a great experience for brunch Sunday. The kids got pancakes and bacon and they were great. My wife and I each had a breakfast selection and we both thought the food was very good. As others have mentioned, it has delicious flavors that are unique to any other Mexican restaurant I've eaten at around here - and I LOVE Mexican food.

It is amazing what they have done with the place - it's really fixed up nice! I appreciate the fact that they left the old "Tampico" painted on the outside of the building too. I was going to mention that a few more tables outside would be great but I see the owners are already working on that.

You should know what the "new" Tampico is NOT, however. It is NOT the "old" Tampico. I used to just order off the steam table and get an order of tortillas and make tacos. The food is different now, but that is not a bad thing. The old Tampico was great, the new Tampico is great. If you go, be prepared for a delicious meal and a menu unlike any other I've seen in this area.

It's worth the trip and we'll be back! I'm looking forward to trying many of the other items on the menu such as the Tapas and Enchiladas.

[This message has been edited by Tailgate88 (edited 5/4/2010 6:19a).]

As the Front of the House Manager at Tampico del Barrio I just want to thank everyone for the wonderful reviews and for coming to eat with us here. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Dang, I finally have enough time for lunch and you guys aren't open today...

Sorry! The new Tampico Del Barrio cafe is a small operation. We would love to be open more, but my wife and I do all the prep and cooking ourselves. My wife is at the Farm Patch shopping right now and we will be up late tonight making sauces and fillings to be open tomorrow for lunch. We will be open tomorrow, Wed thru Friday for lunch from 11 to 2 and Saturday & Sunday for brunch from 10 to 2. On the weekends we have a larger selection of both breakfast and lunch items. Hope to see you soon!

Chef Rinaldo Anthony

I think Thursday might work... I teach PE and we don't have Kinder. today or Thursday which means a longer lunch period for me...

This is definitely a place to go if you want to try amazing food. I like the fact that it is not a "Mexican Restaurant." Rather, it is a fusion of Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Asian spices. It really feels as if you were eating at your mom's, aunt's, or even grandma's place. Drinks and Desserts are great! Try their Spanish sangria and Strawberry Colada if you want a good drink...but if you're in the mood for desserts, you can't go wrong with any! My personal favorite is the Dulce de Leche cheesecake. Great Job Debbie and Rinaldo Rizzo!

I meant to mention that I will be there at First Friday for sure!! I really can't wait to try the Tapas or listen to Miss Jackie Hebert perform live music!

Thanks Tailgate88 & TXAgg09 for the reviews. Check Tampico Del Barrio Cafe on Facebook for new menu items. Cuban style pulled pork and Spanish style slow cooked brisket on the brunch menu.

Looks like a great day to sit outside in the Spanish Style Courtyard

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[This message has been edited by TexAgs staff (edited 5/7/2010 8:06a).]