About us
Share our passion for Mexico
This spirits-forward cocktail bar invites you to discover the amazing world of heritage agave spirits. Tequila, mezcal, and all things agave are the stars here.
Awards & Press
2024 Bar Of The Year, USA Today visit website
2024 Best Tequila Bar, Phoenix New Times visit website
2024 Top 100 Bars, Phoenix New Times visit website
2022 Best New Bar, Phoenix New Times visit website
2024 Top Bars Participant, Arizona Cocktail Weekend visit website
Where To Drink In Phoenix, Imbibe Magazine visit website
Best Mezcal Bars In America, Wine Enthusiast visit website
Best Drink, Taste of AZ Food Festival 2025 visit website
Best Bar/Nightlife Experience, 2025 Foodist Awards, AZ Restaurant Association visit website
PROUD MEMBERS OF…
Local First Arizona
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce
Phoenix Community Alliance
Visit Phoenix
BOTTLE Shop
WE ARE ALSO A RETAIL STORE!
Whether you are stocking your home bar, need a gift, or just want to make margaritas at home, BARCOA is also a retail store for all your tequila and mezcal needs. Specializing in flask-size mezcal, hard-to-find spirits, and affordable tequilas, you can shop online and we’ll have your bottles waiting.
Happy Hour
ENJOY 2 FEATURED HAPPY HOURS
The Cantina: $7 select cocktails & spirits from 4pm-7pm weekdays
Basement Bar: 20% off all signature cocktails & flights on Wednesdays
The Cantina: $7 select cocktails & spirits from 4pm-7pm weekdays
Basement Bar: 20% off all signature cocktails & flights on Wednesdays
Reservations
Reservations are available for the Basement Bar only. Please view that menu when preparing for your visit.
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Private Parties
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Reviews
review by - Google
Daniel T:
Got the chance to see the inside with Ryan and it's such a cool place! The owner has such a passion for the Mexican authenticity in the decorations. I am very excited for them to open soon!
review by - Google
Carrie:
Can't wait for this spot to open as a cantina/bar! In the meantime, if you are an agave spirit fan, do yourself a favor and check out the pop up tasting room which shares a wall with the future establishment. There is a wide array of atisinal beverages spanning from bacanora to mezcal...
review by - Google
Andrew C:
Just met one of the owners, David, super awesome guys and has an awesome vision! If you're in need of some top notch Tequila. This is the spot. When you're in DT PHX stop by!
Location
829 N. 1st Ave
Phoenix, AZ
85003
Getting here is tricky.
1st Avenue is a one-way going south, and we’re on the east side of the street, which is split by light rail tracks.
GOING WEST
If driving west on Roosevelt, make a hard left on 1st Ave., before the light rail tracks, and we’re on your left.
GOING EAST
If driving east on Roosevelt, make an easy right on 1st Ave., after the light rail tracks, and we’re on your left.
GOING SOUTH
If driving south on Central, the street becomes 1st Ave. at Roosevelt. Get in the left lane so you can cross the light rail tracks onto that weird frontage road on the left. Look for the XICO sign. We’re over to the left.
Taking the light rail or using a ride share service is highly encouraged. We also have ample bike parking!
Hours
CANTINA
Tue-Thu 4pm - 11pm
Fri 4pm - 1am
Sat 1pm - 1am
BASEMENT BAR
Wed-Thu 5pm - 11pm
Fri-Sat 5pm - 1am
Sat 5pm - 1am
Sun 4pm - 11pm (karaoke starts @ 7pm!)
Closed Mondays
Closed July 3-18 for Summer Break
