History
It took nearly 2 years to create BARCOA Agaveria. We've tried to put intention behind every detail and made sure that we honor the culture of Mexico every step of the way. Although the owners don't agree on football teams, we wholeheartedly believe in our mission: to provide a welcoming and inclusive space in Downtown Phoenix that honors the men and women who produce agave spirits. The space is hand-built with nearly 100% of the elements coming from Mexico and offers three distinct vibes - a bright and urban patio, a classic cantina facing the alley, and a sexy, vibey dark basement bar. Thanks to our designer/friend in Guadalajara, Paulina Hassel-Martinez, our vision came to life as she helped us source everything from Mexico, almost always from independent artisans. We are connected to XICO Inc., a Latinx and Indigenous art gallery and print-making studio. On the first friday of month, we connect our spaces for a full art/cocktail experience!
Specialties
We specialize in classic tequila and mezcal cocktails, as well as higher end craft cocktails that riff on these classics. We feature a 100% Mexican wine list, bottled cervezas, and a huge selection of agave spirits. Our bar focuses on spirits from small producers and we love sharing their stories. Let us introduce you to new tequilas or mezcals, or build a flight so you can learn to taste the difference. You can also purchase flasks of mezcal from our website for pickup for tailored at-home tasting experiences. Salud!