Barelas Coffee House

Barelas Coffee House Review

Barelas may look like a set in search of a script, but it's the real deal: diners come from all over the city to sup in this old-fashioned chili parlor in the Hispanic Historic Route 66 neighborhood south of downtown. You may notice looks of quiet contentment on the faces of the many dedicated chili eaters as they dive into their bowls of Barelas's potent red. There's also tasty breakfast fare. The staff treats everybody like an old friend—indeed, many of the regulars who come here have been fans of Barelas for decades.