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Name: Barrachina
Address: 104 Fortaleza Street, San Juan, PR, United States, 00901
Telephone: (787) 725-7912
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

Barrachina

4.0

511 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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Located in Old San Juan, just one block from La Fortaleza (the Governor’s Mansion) Barrachina restaurant has been catering to tourist and locals for over 40 years in the old city. The surrounding beauty of a colonial building over two centuries old with an interior courtyard and magnificent tropical foliage is the birthplace and home of the world famous piña colada, where don Ramon Portas Mingot, first made the famous drink in 1963. A visit to San Juan is not complete without Barrachina.

For reservations for the Flamenco show on Friday and Saturday evenings, please contact the restaurant directly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, International, Caribbean
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 725-7912
Website
http://www.barrachina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luis Miguel De La Cruz
Catering
The entire menu is available for off-site catering.
Private party facilities
For groups of 50 or 100 people.Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Rehearsal, Wedding Dinner, Aniversary, Barchelor Parties, etc...
Private party contact
Rafael Ruiz: (787) 725-7912

Location
104 Fortaleza Street, San Juan, PR 00901
Neighborhood
San Juan
Parking details
Four blocks away (10 Minutes), Doña Fela or La Puntilla Parking Available parking at the San Juan Cathedral, Hotel El Covento Parking 3 hrs for $5.00 with stamped ticket.
Entertainment
Flamenco Show on Friday and Saturday evenings from 8pm to 9pm.You must call at 787-725-7912 to make a reservation for the show..
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Special Sampler (Surtidos de Aperitivos)$44.00
Grouper fritters, turnovers, fried calamari and stuffed fried plantains (for four). Mero frito, pastelillitos, calamares fritos y tostones rellenos (para cuatro)
- For Two (Para dos)$22.00
Puerto Rican Delights (Delicias de Puerto Rico)$7.75
Assorted fried delicacies (turnovers, corn fritters and croquettes) / Surtidos de frituras (croquetas, sorullitos de maiz y pastelillitos de carne y pollo)
Fried Plantains
Stuffed with (Tostones Rellenos de)
- Chicken (Pollo)$6.50
- Seafood (Mariscos)$9.00
- Shrimp (Camarones)$9.00
Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)$9.00
Served with mild spiced sauce / Servidos con salsa levemente picante
Shrimp in Garlic (Camarones al Ajillo)$9.00
Sauteed in olive oil and fresh garlic / Salteados con aceite de oliva y ajo fresco
Spanish Sausage (Chorizos al Jerez)$10.00
Sauteed with sherry and onions, served with fried plantains or garlic bread / Salteados con jerez y cebolla, acompanados de tostones o pan con ajo
Grouper Fritters (Trozos de Filete de Mero)$9.95
Grouper fillet strips breaded with coconut, served with pico de gallo or tartar sauce / Trozos de filete de Mero empanados con coco, servidos con pico de gallo o salsa tartara
Calamari Breaded with coconut$9.00
Calamares Empanadas con Coco
Chicken Wings (Alitas de Pollo)$9.00
Served with mild or hot sauce / Servidas con salsa regular o picante

Salads (Ensaladas)

House Salad (Ensalada de la Casa)$6.00
Ceasar Salad (Ensalada Cesar)$8.00
Chicken Ceasar Salad (Ensalada Cesar con Pollo)$12.00
Shrimp Ceasar Salad (Ensalada Cesar con Camarones)$15.00
Tuna Salad (Ensalada de Atun)$9.75

Soups (Sopas)

Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Habichuelas Negras)$6.00
Served with white rice, onions and topped with chopped hard boiled egg / Servida con arroz blanco, cebolla y adornada con trocitos de huevo hervido
Soup of the Day (Sopa del Dia)
- Cup (Taza)$4.00
- Bowl$16.00

Specialties (Especialidades)

All served with rice, beans, fresh vegetables and fried plantains. Servidos con arroz blanco, habichuelas, vegetales frescos y tostones

Grilled Salmon (Filete de Salmon)$23.95
Seasoned with local herbs and served with green caper sauce or on the grill / A la parrilla o servido con salsa de alcaparras
16 Oz. Lobster Tail (Rabo de Langosta de 16 Oz)$45.95
Prepared according to your choice: grilled, garlic and butter. Thermidor or creole sauce / A la parrilla, en mantequilla, y ajo. Thermidor o a la criolla
Grouper Isleno (Filete de Mero Isleno)$22.00
Grouper fillet with shrimp, covered with our chefs special creole sauce / Filete de mero con camarones, servido con nuestra famosa salsa criolla
Grouper Fillet (Filete de Mero)$20.00
Grouper fillet seasoned with butter, garlic and local herbs with dash of white wine / Filete de Mero sazonado con mantequilla, ajo y especias, con toque de vino bianco
Mahi Mahi Fillet (Filete de Dorado)$22.00
Seasoned with garlic, butter and white wine / Con ajo mantequilla y vino blanco
Fried Pork Chunks (Masitas de Cerdo Fritas)$16.00
Pork Chops Can Can (Chuletas de Cerdo Can Can)$19.95
Steak Fortaleza (Bistec Fortaleza)$22.00
Skirt steak stuffed with ham, swiss cheese, onions and peppers, covered with mushroom sauce / Churrasco relleno de jamon, queso suizo, cebolla y pimientos, servido con salsa de setas
Roasted Pork with Pigeon Peas Rice$16.95
No beans with the dish / Este plato no incluye habichuelas
Fried Platain Canoe stuffed with (Canoa de Amarillo Rellena de)$20.00
Shrimp, Chicken, Skirt Steak or Pork / Camarones, Pollo, Churrasco o Pernil
Chicken Caribeno (Polio Caribeno)$17.95
Chicken breast with our delicious pineapple, ginger and almond sauce / Pechuga de polio en trozos, preparada con nuestra famosa salsa de pina, jengibre y almendras
Chicken Breast Manchego (Pechuga de Pollo Manchego)$25.00
Stuffed with prosciutto, manchego cheese, covered with passion fruit sauce / Relleno, de prosciutto y queso, servido con nuestra salsa de frutas
Paella Criolla (for two) / (para dos personas)$44.00
Spanish rice with chicken, pork, beef, seafood and sausages / Paella con pollo, cerdo, carne de res, mariscos y chorizos
Paella Marinera (for two) / (para dos personas)$49.00
Spanish rice with seafood / Paella con variedad de mariscos

Sauteed (Salteado)

Sautee Shrimp (Camarones Salteados)$19.00
Sauteed Coconut Shrimp (Camarones en Salsa de Coco)$19.00
Seafood Stir Fry (Salpicon de Mariscos)$21.00
With fresh vegetables in Teriyaki sauce / con vegetales en salsa Teriyaki
Chicken or Steak Stir Fry (Salpicon de Pollo, o Carne de Res)$19.00
With stir fry vegetables / Salteado con vegetales
Steak or Chicken Fajitas (Fajitas de Pollo o Res)$16.00
Shrimp Fajitas (Fajitas de Camarones)$20.00
Steak and Chicken Fajitas (Fajitas de Pollo o Res)$20.00

Fish (Pescado)

All served with rice, beans, fresh vegetables and fried plantains. Servidos con arroz blanco, habichuelas, vegetales frescos y tostones. *subject to availability

Whole Red Snapper (Chillo Entero)*
Fried with garlic and spices / Frito con ajo y especias
- 24 Oz$23.95
- 32 Oz$33.95
24 oz. Whole Red Snapper (Chillo entero de 24 oz.)*$28.95
with shrimp and putanesca sauce / camarones y salsa putanesca

Local Favorites (Mofongo)

Served in bed of lettuce and tomato (Servido en una cama de lechuga y tomate). Mashed fried green plantain or cassava, seasoned with garlic and spices covered with your selection of: (Platano frito o yuca frita majada, sazonada con ajo y especias cubierto de su seleccion favorita de)

Skirt Steak (Churrasco)$18.00
Chicken (Pollo)$16.00
Seafood (Mariscos)$19.00
Shrimp (Camarones)$20.00
Vegetables (Vegetales)$15.00
Lobster and Shrimp (Langosta & Camarones)$35.00
Combination (Combinacion)$22.00
beef, chicken and shrimp / (carne,pollo y camarones)

Grill (A La Parrilla)

All served with rice, beans, fresh vegetables and fried plantains. (Servidos con arroz blanco, habichuelas, vegetales frescos y tostones.)

Skirt Steak (Churrasco)
- 8oz$19.00
- 12oz$23.95
- 16oz$28.95
8 Oz. Fillet Mignon (Filete Mignon 8 Oz. )$32.00
14 Oz. Rib Eye Steak (Tierno Corte de Res)$28.00
Chicken Breast (Pechuga de Pollo)$15.00

Burgers (Hamburguesas)**

The burgers are served with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickels and french tries (Las hamburguesas son servidas con lechuga romana, tomate, cebolla, pepinillo y papas fritas.

Classic Burger (sencillo)$8.50
Cheese Burger (con queso)$8.95
Bacon Cheese Burger (queso y tocineta)$9.75
Supreme Burger$10.95
with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese / con cebollas caramelizadas, cetas y queso derretido

Sandwiches**

Chicken Sandwich (Emparedado de Pollo)$9.95
Grilled marinated chicken breast served with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions and french fries / Pechuga de pollo marinada, servida con lechuga romana, tomates, cebolla y papas fritas
Club Sandwich$9.95
White or wheat bread with turkey breast, bacon, romaine lettuce and tomatoes, served with french fries or sweet potatoes / En pan balnco o integral con pavo, tocineta, lechuga romana y tomates, servido con papas fritas
Turkey Club$9.95
Tuna Salad Sandwich (Emparedado de Atun)$7.95
Served on your choice of bread with romaine lettuce, tomatoes and french fries / Servido en el pan de su gusto con lechuga romana, tomates y papas fritas
Criollo Steak (Bistec Criollo)$11.95
Sliced skirt steak covered with sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers, spices and melted cheese. Served on french bread with french fries or sweet potatoes / Trozos de res salteados con setas, cebolla, pimiento, especias y queso derretido, servido con papas fritas o batatas

Wraps**

The wraps are served with french fries, sweet potatoes or ripe plantains / Los wraps salen con papas fritas, patatas o amarillos fritos

Chicken Bacon Wrap (Wrap de Pollo y Tocineta)$12.00
Tuna Salad Wrap (Wrap de Atun)$10.95
Shrimp Salad Wrap (Wrap de Camarones)$13.95

Vegan Selection

Vegetarian Fajitas (Fajitas Vegetariana)$14.00
Vegetarian Mofongo (Mofongo de Vegetariana)$15.00

Kids Meal (Menu De Ninos)

Served with fries and soda (Servidos con papas fritas y sodas)

Mini Burger$5.95
Grill Cheese$5.95
Mini Cheese Burger$5.95
Chicken Fingers$5.95
Meatballs (Albondigas)$8.95
Mini Milanesa$8.95
Mini Skirt Steak (Mini Churrasco)$8.95

Desserts (Postres)

Cheesecakes$4.95
Guava (guayaba), Cookies & Cream (Galletitas de Chocolate)
Custards (Flanes)$3.95
Vanilla (Vainilla), Coconut (Coco), Cheese (Queso)
Tres Leches$4.95
Chocolate Cake (Bizcocho de Chocolate)$4.95
Rum Cake (Bizcocho de Ron)$4.95
Caramel Fudge with Ice Cream$4.95
Haagen - Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream$4.95

What 511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.9Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

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BruceB
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
You accepted and confirmed a reservation for a restaurant that was closed. Terrible.
F
Ferenc
Houston
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vacation with family
KW
KawandaW
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall2food4service1ambience3
The waiter I had wasn't friendly. We had to track him down to get service and any additional questions we asked seemed like a bother to him. He never refilled our glasses or checked on us. I was missing food from my meal and when I shared it with him, he offered a dry apology. He never rectified the issue. I will say he had a large party, so his frustrations may not have been to me alone.
J
Jgroup
Orlando
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience5
We booked specifically due to birthplace of pina colada but found it average. Also odd that burgers and wraps could be ordered after 5 pm off the kids menus for adults with seafood allergies but could not be ordered off the main menu. We'd previewed the menu prior to booking but didn't see the fine print regarding burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Everything else was great!
J
Joseito
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food. Very reasonable prices. Good service.
S
Simion51
San Antonio
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, food was great and the piña coladas were amazing. If you are not into the tourists scene, this place is not for you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
Awesome dinner, great service and will recommend. Great engagement dinner
JS
JillianS
Las Vegas
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Loved the atmosphere and drinks here! The Plantain Boat was delicious, but Mahi Mahi was very tough.
MT
MelissaT
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience3
I was a party of 4 that had dinner at Barrachina. Appetizer was very good. Food was good. Service was quite good; server was very attentive and food came quick. This restaurant is considered the creator of the pina colada. Of course we ordered, but it was flat, not thick. Good value for the amount of food purchased. Atmosphere was better for a casual lunch rather than upscale for dinner. I still recommend if you are spending the day in Old San Juan.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food at a good price and ambience/setting was the best we’ve had in PR—request to sit outside on your reservation. Staff were slightly disjointed on this evening and disorganized but did express condolences and were giving an honest and good effort.
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nyroots
Sacramento
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were so happy to have Open Table because we snagged a table on the go and by the time we arrived at the restaurant there were no more tables to be had. Barrachina was recommended by our hotel concierge and did not disappoint. Charming place in the heart of Old San Juan.
AK
AKDiner
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall3food2service2ambience3
The salmon was so salty it was almost inedible. The seafood paella tasted as if the rice was cooked in fish stock. Service was slow but typical for the area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
Seated us late for our reservation and then wouldn't bring food for another 40 minutes. Had to leave for another restaurant
BC
BobC
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
My wife and I visited for dinner. Our appetizers were garlic shrimp and chorizo. The garlic shrimp were served on a bed of lettuce and were ice cold. The chorizo appetizer was overcooked and looked like it had been sitting for hours. The main course was a strip steak and mahi mahi. The steak was served ice cold with cold veggies. The mahi mahi was so overcooked it was uneatable. We asked to speak to the manager but we were told the manager had gone home. The food was taken off the bill. It is a shame that such a beautiful place has employees and a kitchen staff that really do not care. It is like the wild west with everyone running in different directions and no management. I would fire the kitchen staff if I were the owner.
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Richard
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not handicap accessible Can live through one step at Entry, but the bathroom situation is unacceptable for walker or wheelchair. You seriously need a one level/handicap/family bathroom. Paraplegic have no options but to wear a pull-up. But then they have no place to clean up. Sad. Would recommend the restaurant but inform them of bathroom inaccessibility, to be considered for anyone in there group.
JK
JohnK
Minneapolis
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall2food3service1ambience3
Meh food and really poor service
G
Guillermo
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience5
Barrachina is a scene unto itself in Old San Juan. Even if its claim to be the place where the piña colada was invented is often challenged, its version of its signature cocktail is superb- fresh ingredients that put shame to most bar versions. The flank steaks, a house specialty, are tender and tasty. A host of small plates reflect the legacy of its Spanish immigrant founder (though now owned by another family). The place to have dinner is the inner courtyard, open to the sky.
GS
GeraldS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall2food2service3ambience1
With a maitre dit barely in control, front of house, it had it’s hay day in the 60’s - which is a fond, but let’s face it, a distant memory; even its signature dish now disappoints with over seasoned and overcooked components. All served up in an atmosphere that no longer has even a faded gentility that might engage you.
CS
CSDinSeattle
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall1food1service2ambience1
Booked this restaurant after reading all the positives reviews. Food was not good and the pina colada so sweet... it came out of a slushy machine then rum added as a floater vs freshly made. Super disappointed! We were a good of 6, each order something different, and not one of us liked our food.
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elainam
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had my birthday dinner here while visiting Old San Juan. We saw the Flamenco show and had the appetizer platter for two. It was so much food we didn't need entrees. Everything was delicious and drinks were made just how I like them. Waiter was very pleasant. I will return and recommend to anyone in the area locals and visitors alike.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went here for a date tonight with my husband as it’s our first night together in Puerto Rico. I am Puerto Rican and have been here before and he is British and it was his first time here ever! The food and drink here is made with pure LOVE. You have to- no, you NEED TO- try the piña colada, as it was invented here. It tastes like home for me. The beautiful sweet flavor of coconut and dark rum. It doesn’t get any better than that. I had the shrimp mofongo which is recommended by locals and tourists and it was no joke one of the best dishes I’ve ever had in my life. Shrimp was cooked to perfection and plantain and casava mofongo has amazing texture along with gravy that again just tastes like home for me. The service was outstanding- communicative, attentive, focused, relaxed. This place has everything you want in a dining experience for folks who want something fancy and people who are used to fancy. The staff takes pride in their work and it shows. I am absolutely blown away by the service and food. Definitely will have another meal here before I leave San Juan.
RC
RhondaC
Atlanta
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2020
overall3food2service2ambience2
I chose this restaurant because it was “the best restaurant in Old San Juan”. We made reservations for a Tuesday night. It was not that busy. For some reason we got seated by the bar in uncomfortable iron chairs instead of the dining room. Our waiter got lost for 20 minutes or so after we ordered our food. Drinks were empty, I needed some salad dressing. When our food came, it was fair to bad. I ordered shrimp mofungo...it was ok. My date ordered ribeye. It was chewy and had no flavor. It definitely need to be taken off the best restaurant list.
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BOZE
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2020
overall2food1service1ambience5
Pina coladas were terific. Food service was very slow. Waited an hour after we ordered for our main course. Mogongo with fried pork was way overdone. Pork was hard to chew. Black bean soup was good but not hot. We sat in the open courtyard which was a nice setting . Waitstaff very friendly. We would not go back .
HR
HRod
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved, loved the pina colada!!! Food was authentic Puerto Rican & soooo good! Will be back next time in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
G
Gail
New York Area
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Loved the atmosphere and the artwork on the walls. The piña coladas were the best we ever had and the mofongo was great. Cannot wait to return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Old San Juan
RE
RicardoE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Food and the Best Piña Colada great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Just right
EF
EvelynF
Caribbean
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience4
The famous piña collada did not taste as delicious as it has on my other visits. Was kind of watery. The both tables we sat at wobbled. We asked to be moved to another table and that table also was wobbly. The food took a long time to come and when it finally arrived it was cold. No bueno! The floors are cracked not easy to walk around especially to the bathroom. Barrachina needs some renovations! Ahhh .. and don’t forget to make a reservation or you can’t get a table :-(
RV
RVAtraveler
Richmond
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2020
overall3food5service2ambience2
Barrachina is a place to go for excellent food as long as you aren’t in a hurry and don’t care about attentive service. When we sat down, we asked for bottled water and were surprised when the waitress literally plunked down two plastic bottles of water...no cups, no offer of ice, just the two bottles. After ordering, we waited nearly 50 minutes for our dinners. Not once during that time did the waitress return to ask if she could bring us more drinks (we had also ordered cocktails, which we finished well before dinner arrived) or to update us on our order. Dinner was outstanding, however, and nearly made up for the inattentive service. It was pretty clear that the dinner crowd was mostly tourists, most likely coming in off of the cruise ships, so my guess is that the staff isn’t too concerned about repeat customers.
JD
JacquelineD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall2food4service3ambience3
We had a reservation at 7:45 and didn’t get food until 9:45. We were called late before our table was actually ready and sat in the corner by the waiter table. The table next to us was complaining about waiting for their food for over an hour. Tables were very close together and people kept bumping my chair to get in/out and clean
TL
TaraL
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience5
We visit this restaurant every time we go to Puerto Rico. The food is amazing! The service was good as well, though I little slower than we remember. Will definitely be back.
a
antonia245
Baltimore
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience1
Waited hour for food at an empty table covered in white paper - no bread or chips+salsa. Wine was served by former bus boy who had never opened a bottle before - and the cork got stuck. Food was good (grouper in creole sauce + rice no preferred options on menu were available. No reason for anyone to go there.
RB
RitaB
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 2nd visit to Barrachina. The restaurant is in a great location, the ambiance, food and service are wonderful. The pina coladas are the best I've had. The mofungo and skirt steak are excellent choices my son also enjoyed the fajitas.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Took the opportunity to enjoy local fare and the infamous Pina Colada
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was amazing, indoor and outdoor seating available.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday . Reservation was well done. The food is good. Fish was a little over cook. No wine list to select.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2019
overall2food5service1ambience2
Food was great. Service was horrible. We have come to understand that things take longer and while in vacation expect it. We aren’t in a hurry and prefer to have a relaxing experience, but we do like served at some point.
RG
RyanG
Detroit
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was awesome and the pina coladas were as good as advertised!
NT
NewToChevyChase
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience3
Really bad service. It took time to get seated (despite our reservation), to get our menus, to get water and to place an order. Our drinks were brought to some in our group of 8, not to others. We sat for a long time and then the appetizers came at the same time as the main course! Some of the dishes had apparently been sitting out and had gotten cold. The food was mediocre. We skipped dessert and asked for our check, for which, again, we had a long wait. The restaurant allows separate checks but the orders were all mixed up (so what's the use?). It then took another while to process the 3 separate credit cards. We were there about 4 hours after a long travel day. I'm the only Puerto Rican in the group and had been there several times before, mainly for lunch. This time it was an embarrassment to me. I'll never return. Please don't waste your time and money in this restaurant. It's probably surviving on its location, its pretty patio, its past glories and its claim of having invented the pina colada. Awful.

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Additional information

Neighborhood
San Juan
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, International, Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Four blocks away (10 Minutes), Doña Fela or La Puntilla Parking Available parking at the San Juan Cathedral, Hotel El Covento Parking 3 hrs for $5.00 with stamped ticket.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Miguel De La Cruz
Entertainment
Flamenco Show on Friday and Saturday evenings from 8pm to 9pm.You must call at 787-725-7912 to make a reservation for the show..
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barrachina.com/
Phone number
(787) 725-7912
Catering
The entire menu is available for off-site catering.
Private party facilities
For groups of 50 or 100 people.Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Rehearsal, Wedding Dinner, Aniversary, Barchelor Parties, etc...
Private party contact
Rafael Ruiz: (787) 725-7912

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Additional information

Appetizers (Aperitivos)

Special Sampler (Surtidos de Aperitivos)$44.00

Puerto Rican Delights (Delicias de Puerto Rico)$7.75

Fried Plantains

Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)$9.00

Shrimp in Garlic (Camarones al Ajillo)$9.00

Spanish Sausage (Chorizos al Jerez)$10.00

Grouper Fritters (Trozos de Filete de Mero)$9.95

Calamari Breaded with coconut$9.00

Chicken Wings (Alitas de Pollo)$9.00

Salads (Ensaladas)

House Salad (Ensalada de la Casa)$6.00

Ceasar Salad (Ensalada Cesar)$8.00

Chicken Ceasar Salad (Ensalada Cesar con Pollo)$12.00

Shrimp Ceasar Salad (Ensalada Cesar con Camarones)$15.00

Tuna Salad (Ensalada de Atun)$9.75

Soups (Sopas)

Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Habichuelas Negras)$6.00

Soup of the Day (Sopa del Dia)

Specialties (Especialidades)

Grilled Salmon (Filete de Salmon)$23.95

16 Oz. Lobster Tail (Rabo de Langosta de 16 Oz)$45.95

Grouper Isleno (Filete de Mero Isleno)$22.00

Grouper Fillet (Filete de Mero)$20.00

Mahi Mahi Fillet (Filete de Dorado)$22.00

Fried Pork Chunks (Masitas de Cerdo Fritas)$16.00

Pork Chops Can Can (Chuletas de Cerdo Can Can)$19.95

Steak Fortaleza (Bistec Fortaleza)$22.00

Roasted Pork with Pigeon Peas Rice$16.95

Fried Platain Canoe stuffed with (Canoa de Amarillo Rellena de)$20.00

Chicken Caribeno (Polio Caribeno)$17.95

Chicken Breast Manchego (Pechuga de Pollo Manchego)$25.00

Paella Criolla (for two) / (para dos personas)$44.00

Paella Marinera (for two) / (para dos personas)$49.00

Sauteed (Salteado)

Sautee Shrimp (Camarones Salteados)$19.00

Sauteed Coconut Shrimp (Camarones en Salsa de Coco)$19.00

Seafood Stir Fry (Salpicon de Mariscos)$21.00

Chicken or Steak Stir Fry (Salpicon de Pollo, o Carne de Res)$19.00

Steak or Chicken Fajitas (Fajitas de Pollo o Res)$16.00

Shrimp Fajitas (Fajitas de Camarones)$20.00

Steak and Chicken Fajitas (Fajitas de Pollo o Res)$20.00

Fish (Pescado)

Whole Red Snapper (Chillo Entero)*

24 oz. Whole Red Snapper (Chillo entero de 24 oz.)*$28.95

Local Favorites (Mofongo)

Skirt Steak (Churrasco)$18.00

Chicken (Pollo)$16.00

Seafood (Mariscos)$19.00

Shrimp (Camarones)$20.00

Vegetables (Vegetales)$15.00

Lobster and Shrimp (Langosta & Camarones)$35.00

Combination (Combinacion)$22.00

Grill (A La Parrilla)

Skirt Steak (Churrasco)

8 Oz. Fillet Mignon (Filete Mignon 8 Oz. )$32.00

14 Oz. Rib Eye Steak (Tierno Corte de Res)$28.00

Chicken Breast (Pechuga de Pollo)$15.00

Burgers (Hamburguesas)**

Classic Burger (sencillo)$8.50

Cheese Burger (con queso)$8.95

Bacon Cheese Burger (queso y tocineta)$9.75

Supreme Burger$10.95

Sandwiches**

Chicken Sandwich (Emparedado de Pollo)$9.95

Club Sandwich$9.95

Turkey Club$9.95

Tuna Salad Sandwich (Emparedado de Atun)$7.95

Criollo Steak (Bistec Criollo)$11.95

Wraps**

Chicken Bacon Wrap (Wrap de Pollo y Tocineta)$12.00

Tuna Salad Wrap (Wrap de Atun)$10.95

Shrimp Salad Wrap (Wrap de Camarones)$13.95

Vegan Selection

Vegetarian Fajitas (Fajitas Vegetariana)$14.00

Vegetarian Mofongo (Mofongo de Vegetariana)$15.00

Kids Meal (Menu De Ninos)