Barrios Distributing and Barrios Foods Inc. are family owned businesses. Barrios Distributing was established in 1982 by Robert H. Barrios II. Barrios Distributing is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). It has built a strong reputation dealing with trade partners and government entities like the USDA. We supply a wide variety of food, dairy and beverage products at very economical prices. We are the main distributor for Tropicana Juices to all Navy Exchanges and military installations in San Diego County. Currently Barrios has 200 employees.

Barrios Foods Inc. was established in 2000. Barrios Foods Inc. is comprised of 6 Rally's/Checker's Hamburger Restaurants and 3 Papa John Pizza Franchises. Barrios is committed to providing an excellent fast food experience along with value added menu items of quality food prepared specifically to meet the needs of the community.

Owner Robert "Bob" H. Barrios II (pictured on the right) receiving recognition by the President of the United States (George H. W. Bush 1989-1993) for his service to the community as a board member of the Mexican American Foundation.

Soon after receiving recognition by the Mexican American Foundation as Entrepreneur of the Month, "Bob" received an award from the then Governor of California George Deukmejian (1983-1991) for Best Supporter of a Local Economy. (One of 10 California Small Business Awards presented annually by the State of California).







(Pictured Former Governor George Deukmejian shaking hands with Bob's wife Olga Barrios as he is recognized for his support to the local economy.)

Award received in 2017 from the USDA. Acknowledges Barrios Distributing as the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractor of the Year.