The Heavy Restaurant Group—that is, downtown's, Kirkland's, Woodinville's, and Bellevue's Purple Cafe and Wine Bars, as well as Lot No. 3 in Bellevue and The Commons in Woodinville—created this upscale Mexican restaurant on Capitol Hill. They say, "Barrio's menu takes a modern approach to Mexican cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. To deliver the highest possible quality, they make most of their ingredients on-site, from fresh tomato salsas to their handmade tortillas and slow-smoked pork. Their cocktail and spirits program has been recognized as one of the strongest in the Puget Sound. Featuring well over 200 tequila and mezcal spirits, they're proud to have one of the largest, uniquely curated agave programs in Washington state. In addition, they offer an excellent selection of beer and an array of wines both by the glass and bottle."