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Barrio Social brings the food of Spain and Portugal to Vail Village: tapas and pintxos, hand-sliced jamón, plancha-grilled dishes, regional cheeses and paella, with a drinks list of Spanish and Portuguese wines, ciders, sherries and ports. It comes from the team behind La Bottega and Delizioso, and it was named to the 2026 DiRōNA list of Distinguished Restaurants of North America.

It is built for sharing, so it suits friends ordering across the table, après groups who want a patio, and families planning a rehearsal dinner or a celebration.

The menu

Start with pan con tomate, gambas al ajillo or Galician-style octopus, then move to sliced Ibérico bellota, a seafood zarzuela or a prime picanha steak. The paellas, seafood or Valenciana, are made for two and take about 40 minutes, so order them early. A daily three-course prix fixe is the simplest way in, and there are vegetarian dishes such as a whole roasted maitake mushroom.

The patio and après

The restaurant opens in the afternoon, which makes it an après stop as well as a dinner room. The dining room is contemporary and Mediterranean in feel, and big sliding doors open it to the patio, one of the most inviting in the village. Cocktails lean Spanish, from gin and tonics to a carajillo.

Groups and private events

There are three ways to book a group: a private upstairs dining room for 10 to 30, an Après Social package that joins the dining room and patio for up to 55 with paella and charcuterie stations, and a full buyout for up to 65, plated or family-style. That makes it a natural fit for rehearsal dinners and corporate evenings. Regular tables are booked online.

Sister restaurants

The same team runs La Bottega, the long-running northern Italian restaurant on Meadow Drive, and Delizioso, its European-style market and deli next door. Choose La Bottega for pasta and a deep wine list, and Delizioso for coffee, pastries and picnic supplies.

Sources: home, about, menu, group dining, contact. Checked September 23, 2026.

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100 E Meadow Dr
Vail, 81657

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Quick answer: Barrio Social is a restaurant at 100 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657. Barrio Social in Vail Village serves Spanish and Portuguese tapas, jamón and paella, with a patio for après and private rooms for groups.

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Barrio Social brings the food of Spain and Portugal to Vail Village: tapas and pintxos, hand-sliced jamón, plancha-grilled dishes, regional cheeses and paella, with a drinks list of Spanish and Portuguese wines, ciders, sherries and ports. It comes from the team behind La Bottega and Delizioso, and it was named to the 2026 DiRōNA list of Distinguished Restaurants of North America.

It is built for sharing, so it suits friends ordering across the table, après groups who want a patio, and families planning a rehearsal dinner or a celebration.

The menu

Start with pan con tomate, gambas al ajillo or Galician-style octopus, then move to sliced Ibérico bellota, a seafood zarzuela or a prime picanha steak. The paellas, seafood or Valenciana, are made for two and take about 40 minutes, so order them early. A daily three-course prix fixe is the simplest way in, and there are vegetarian dishes such as a whole roasted maitake mushroom.

The patio and après

The restaurant opens in the afternoon, which makes it an après stop as well as a dinner room. The dining room is contemporary and Mediterranean in feel, and big sliding doors open it to the patio, one of the most inviting in the village. Cocktails lean Spanish, from gin and tonics to a carajillo.

Groups and private events

There are three ways to book a group: a private upstairs dining room for 10 to 30, an Après Social package that joins the dining room and patio for up to 55 with paella and charcuterie stations, and a full buyout for up to 65, plated or family-style. That makes it a natural fit for rehearsal dinners and corporate evenings. Regular tables are booked online.

Sister restaurants

The same team runs La Bottega, the long-running northern Italian restaurant on Meadow Drive, and Delizioso, its European-style market and deli next door. Choose La Bottega for pasta and a deep wine list, and Delizioso for coffee, pastries and picnic supplies.

Sources: home, about, menu, group dining, contact. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: Vail Village
Cuisine: Spanish / Iberian
Service: Dinner
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Business Hours

Open daily · 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Amenities at Barrio Social

  • Patio and sliding doors
  • Full bar
  • Private upstairs room
  • Buyout
  • Prix fixe
  • Vegetarian section
  • Gluten markers

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of food does Barrio Social serve, and what should we order?
Spanish and Portuguese food built for sharing: tapas and pintxos, hand-sliced jamón, plancha-grilled dishes, regional cheeses, and paella. Start with pan con tomate ($9), gambas al ajillo ($26), or Galician-style octopus ($28), then share the seafood zarzuela ($37), the prime picanha steak ($48), or sliced Ibérico bellota ($50 for 50 grams). The wine list focuses on Spain and Portugal, with ciders, sherries, and ports, and cocktails lean Spanish, from gin and tonics to a carajillo. The full menu is at barriosocial.com/food-drink.
What are the hours at Barrio Social, and does it close off-season?
Barrio Social is open every day from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., per the restaurant's official contact page; there is no lunch service. Like most Vail Village restaurants it operates seasonally and has closed during the spring off-season (it showed as seasonally closed on OpenTable in May 2026), and it publishes no closure calendar, so for shoulder-season visits confirm by phone at (970) 688-5422 before you go.
How do I book a table at Barrio Social?
Reserve online through OpenTable (linked from the restaurant's website) or call (970) 688-5422. Tables are timed by party size on OpenTable: 1 hour 30 minutes for 1 to 2 guests, 1 hour 45 for 3 to 4, 2 hours for 5 to 8, and 2 hours 30 for parties of 8 or more. Arrive on time; parties more than 15 minutes late may lose the table, and duplicate bookings for the same party are treated as separate reservations. Groups of 10 or more should use the group dining route in question 9 instead.
How much does Barrio Social cost? Is there a set menu?
Yes. A daily three-course prix fixe, the chef's choice, is $32 and is the best-value way to eat here. Ordering à la carte, tapas run $9 to $28, fish and meat mains $32 to $49, and the paellas are $75 (Valenciana) and $110 (seafood), each for two people. OpenTable bands the restaurant at $31 to $50 per person; a full dinner with wine will run higher.
How does the paella work at Barrio Social?
Both paellas are made for two people and take about 40 minutes, so order one early in the meal. The Seafood Paella ($110) comes with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and saffron, with a 10 oz lobster tail add-on for $46. The Authentic Paella Valenciana ($75) is chicken, sofrito, green beans, and saffron.
What do reviews say about Barrio Social?
Reviews split by platform, so read them with the label on. As of October 2026, Google rates Barrio Social 4.1 of 5 across 243 reviews, while verified OpenTable diners rate it 4.7 of 5 across 247 reviews, praising the $32 prix fixe, the seafood paella, the patio, and the young kitchen's Iberian cooking; value and noise are the recurring criticisms. The restaurant was also named to the 2026 DiRōNA list of Distinguished Restaurants of North America.
Does Barrio Social have a patio, and is it good for après?
Yes to both. The restaurant opens at 3 p.m., the après hour, and its contemporary Mediterranean dining room opens through big sliding doors to a patio the restaurant calls one of Vail's most inviting, with heaters for cool evenings. You can sit in the dining room, at the bar, at the counter by the open kitchen, or on the patio. Cocktails lean Spanish (two house gin and tonics, sangria on tap, a carajillo), which is what makes it work as an après stop as well as a dinner room. It closes at 9 p.m., so it is an après and dinner venue, not a late-night bar.
Does Barrio Social have vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Yes for both. The menu has a dedicated Vegetarian section (a Colorado tian with crispy eggplant, $25, and a whole roasted maitake mushroom, $28), and many tapas are vegetarian, including pan con tomate, papas bravas, tortilla española, and gazpacho. Dishes containing gluten are marked *** on the menu, and OpenTable lists gluten-free options; the menu asks guests with allergies to speak with their server. Vegan dishes are not labeled as such, so ask the server what can be adapted.
Can Barrio Social host a group or private event?
Yes, in three formats. The private upstairs dining room seats 10 to 30 for seated dinners, meetings, and celebrations. The Après Social package joins the dining room and patio for up to 55 guests with paella and charcuterie stations, built for after-ski and after-golf gatherings. A full buyout takes up to 65, plated or family-style, and is the rehearsal-dinner and wedding option. Send an inquiry through the group dining page at barriosocial.com/group-dining.
Where is Barrio Social, and where do I park?
At 100 East Meadow Drive, Suite 15, in Vail Village; the phone number is (970) 688-5422. Vail Village is pedestrian, so park in a public village lot or structure and walk, or take the free in-town bus to the Vail Plaza stop on Meadow Drive, steps away. OpenTable lists wheelchair access. Barrio Social is from the team behind La Bottega, the northern Italian restaurant on Meadow Drive, and Delizioso, its market and deli next door.

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