"I need a drink," I said to Hepcat last night and we walked over to the bar at Barrio for some r&r and tequila.

It’s fun to have a "happening" bar on the corner of Seventh Avenue and Third Street.

And what a "happening" place Barrio is.

Who are these people and how do they know about Barrio already?

So young So good looking. So verbose. Why, the woman sitting next to me had a Louis Vuitton clutch and her friend was talking about doing schoolwork. They were obviously in their early 20’s

The bar is a tight space with maybe ten bar stools. People wait for friends there, eat appetizers, have drinks. It’s a fun, though slightly squshed place to be; the bartender is a friendly guy and an adventurous mixologist.

Watermelon margaritas with chile salt, anyone?

We had plain margaritas, which were delicious. I think they use premium tequila. Definitely an above average margarita for $8.50 or so. Last night they were still offering the 15% discount on drinks and food. Their special opening discount stopped as of May 1.

Chips, homemade salsa, pork tacos, fantastic guacamole. I had the sense that our corner Barrio is no run of the mill Mexican place. No way.

It’s a hot social spot with great food. Say hello to the Nouveau Third Street.