We were staying at nearly hotel and were looking to walk to dinner nearby and found this on the map. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the chicken here. I have never had beer can chicken before, but it was so moist and tender, and season and flavorful. I got a side of rice and it was also fluffy and well seasoned as well. No complaints here. read more

Barbacoa - beer can chicken - Smokehouse Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

My flight landed around midday, and that meant I needed lunch. Barbacoa is a very short ride from the airport. Used their valet parking and went in. To my surprise, there weren't many patrons. Ordered carne frita, some cold drinks, and carrot cake for dessert. I went back a second time, and the experience was just as good. I tried a few other things, such as wings and pork ribs. Yum! read more

Bring your island time patience. Being your BBQ appetite. Enjoy. Yes, it's really that simple. read more

I am a rib snob. I compete in barbecue competitions and I'm very picky about my barbecue. I am visiting from SOUTH FLORIDA and met Angel after stumbling across this place. Sauces and rubs are all homemade in Shop and the ribs are simply amazing. The fries are also homemade with skin on potatoes and as such are excellent as well, but a little soggy. I will be coming back over the next few weeks at least twice a week to try his other dishes. read more

YUM!!!!! Just writing this review my stomach is growing - truly one of the best bbq places I have been to. The smell on the street before coming into the restaurant made me know it was gonna be legit. I got the half smoked chicken and it was so so flavorful and delicious. All of their sauces are house made I believe, and they make the meal even better. Super reasonable prices as well. The chicken I got was so big I ended up not needing any sides. Service was pretty good as well. Wish I lived next door to this place!!! read more

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Their chicken and ribs are out of this world along with an excellent service! Those are the only foods that we have tried!

When I read the menu in Yelp all I saw at first was cocktails and beer. Then I got to the food part and it sounded mouth-watering. I was sold; my only concern was whether the place was kid-friendly. When we got there we saw a few kids and they also have a kids menu. The food is amazing! The brisket and burguers were great, and the mofongo was to die for! My daughter said the Mac 'n cheese was one of the best she's ever had. If you do order this for a child, be aware it comes with crumbs sprinkled on top, and my daughter wasn't a fan. The desserts are also very good and home-made. Our server was very attentive and offered helpful suggestions. A great find! We will be back for sure! read more

We went late last night like 45 minutes before they closed. Which I don't like to do because that can be annoying. However they served us with so much care and love. The bartender was holding it down for the bar and our table (I wish I could remember her name I know it states with J). She was very attentive and professional, Super friendly and warm. you can tell by the service of the other tables that they all put great care into their work. And to top it all off the food was so good. We split the brisket plate, side of Mac and tostones side of garlic. It was all really good. Idk if they make the bbq sauce but it was also very tasty balance of sweet and tangy. Very good. Will come back. if not this trip the next! Please go give this place a try! read more

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We had a long day and took an evening nap. We woke up hungry, so we looked to see what restaurants were nearby the Airbnb. They're were so many restaurants closed or closing soon, but luckily Barbacoa was open until 10 with good reviews! I got hungrier as I reviewed the menu. Everything we ordered was so good, and quality was top notch even for how late it was (arrived roughly around 9). We loved the giant avocado, juicy shrimp, and crispy chicken wings. Whatever double IPA they had on draft was delightful! As we polished off our drinks just a little after 10, they were cleaning up to close the restaurant, but they never rushed us. Great service! read more

Barbacoa - Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Ginger Thai Chicken Wings, Grilled Avocado Salad - Smokehouse Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

After a long day at the beach, we came here for dinner. Our last meal in PR was absolutely fantastic. I wish I would've taken pictures before we started eating. We had a whole chicken "a la brasa." Mash of the day was masked potatoes and carrots. Another two sides were Mac and cheese and a whole corn. My husband and sister in law had the Texas burger which had hamburger meat and brisket. Every single thing was delicious and so filling. The flavors were entrancing. They are huge portions, so I would recommend sharing. The place was clean and the service was excellent. It's in a very quiet area away from all the noise of Isla Verde, but close enough to where we were staying. read more

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Brazilian casual kind of restaurant with good options. Drinks options are plenty. Service slow pasted but very attentive. We loved the smoked pork bites, for us the best we have ever had. Smoked chicken was typical, while the brisket was a disappointment. read more

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This place was outright amazing! From the food offerings, portion sizes, prices, and the quality of both drinks and food, I was in the right place. Every single bite was delicious and I was happy to come across this restaurant while visiting Puerto Rico. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Amazing food and awesome atmosphere!! The servers are amazing and drinks are even better!! The hospitality here is amazing! They are very welcoming and such good food!! read more

Barbacoa - Smokehouse Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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They def substitute real smoked meats for liquid smoke and wayyyy wayyyyy too much of it at that. I had some "st.louis" style ribs that came wet and tasted like they were soaked in liquid smoke. It was gross. Took two bites told them I didn't like it, they still charged me read more

Well, maybe wait till next time you're in Texas for brisket. This serving was very small and needed another couple hours cook time. Not enough smoke, not tender. Mac n cheese, however, was world class. Cole slaw also exceptional. Great service from Alex. And the doorman! He was fantastic too. Ambiance was clean barroom. Great, in other words. I wish I'd tried the pulled pork or the ribs. But a barbecue place that can't cook brisket needs to try harder. read more

What a hidden gem if you are looking for something different from Puerto Rican food this bbq establishment has won awards in Texas for the bbq. Can't say enough about it. Brisket was on point, ribs fell off the bone and the smoked chicken with the sauce on the side was amazing . Check it out you won't be disappointed. read more

Came here for New Year's Eve lunch! Barbacoa is our favourite restaurant on the island. We come here probably once a week if not more. The service, music and ambiance are amazing. Food is also consistently amazing. We always get Chicharrones bc it is the best most amazing dish we have ever had. Thank you Barbacoa! Hope you have an amazing 2024! read more

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Amazing food, outstanding drinks, terrific customer service, and wonderful ambiance. As a southern boy who grew up having bbq in multiple states I strongly recommend this restaurant. Some of the best food we had on our trip. Went back multiple times and it was great each time. read more

Food was sooo good got the smoked half chicken with beans and rice couldn't finish cause I was full A lot of food for the price made great Leftover food for the next day I would go back next Time I visit pr read more

Wow, this place is an experience. It has the feel of a butcher shop that wanted to open a restaurant next door (since there is a super quality butcher next door). Their menu is one that should impress locals or tourists alike and is a great place to begin your evening. The service was quick and helpful despite how large my party was, everything went smoothly. And I had no complaints about the food. Being the first place I ate dinner when I was in Puerto Rico, it set a high bar for the rest of my trip. read more

My friends and I went to this place last Wednesday for my birthday. We had only been on the island for a couple of hours and we were SUPER hungry. We decided to just walk and see where we ended up and this was the first place we landed on. BOY WERE WE LUCKY! The perfect hospitality was matched with perfect food. My table had a pretty good spread of dishes and everything was AMAZING! I was introduced to one side dish that literally changed my life! MAMPOSTEA'O!!! IT's essentially a blended rice of perfection. We really wanted to go here again later in the week but couldn't find the time. However, TRUST me when I say this definitely won't be the last time we are there! read more

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We had whole smoked chicken, bbq smoked ribs bbq shrimp and salad everything was delicious cooked perfectly. Love this place. The chicken was juicy not dry smoked to perfection the ribs OMG fall off the bone awesome read more

I went here while I was in PR on a family vacation...me and family enjoyed the food and drinks...our server was great..felt sorry for him he was the only one worst the time ...either way check this place out if you're ever in PR...Oh yeah it was good enough for us to go back a second time...unfortunately they were closed when we went read more

During my visit in May, I thought about coming because of the menu, but I talked myself out of it. This time, staying closer, the menu was more attractive. Nothing could have prepared us for the amazingness that was the grilled snapper. My goodness. It was a meal you wished would never end. So flavorful, so well seasoned, so perfect. Probably one of my lifetime highs. Don't wait. Run. read more

The food was tasty and priced right for the portions . The waiter was very nice. I would go back if I were local

Barbacoa is a hidden gem. Being from Texas and considered a BBQ snob, this place does not disappoint. The brisket is cooked perfectly and rivals any Texas brisket I have had and the baby backs were tender, moist and fall off the bone. My hat is off to the pit master. Do yourself a favor and give them a try! read more

The food was absolutely delicious! I would definitely visit here again when I visit Puerto Rico. I wish Angel would open a restaurant in Massachusetts as I would definitely eat there regularly! The staff was so friendly and accommodating. read more

Came here to grab lunch before my flight back to NY. They have valet parking, not private but the guy will find a spot on the street and park it for you. Ambiance was nice. Place and clean and We had the grilled avocado salad. Thought itd be more interesting, but it was literally an avocado that was placed on the grill for a few seconds just to achieve some grill marks. Nothing special about it. The smoked guacamole was good. The homemade chips were delicious. Wasnt really "smokey". We also had a side of Mac and cheese and the Mampostea'o which were kind of bland. Definitely needed a lot of salt and pepper. Now the ginger thai wings, a must try. Sauce was flavorful and wings were well cooked. We also had the Barbacoa sampler. We chose the brisket, ribs and chicken. Everything was good. Beautifully seasoned, tender and mouth watering. This is definitely enough to feed 3-4 people. The weird thing about this place is that they lock you in from the inside. If you want to leave, they buzz you out. I dont know if this was a thing they do throughout the day or if we came right when they opened. read more

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So, I wanted to surprise my husband with a new 'meaty' experience and we first passed to Cut (a butcher shop beside barbacoa), bought a Cowboy Cut and for $10 at Barbacoa they cook the meat of your selection. The menu is very varied and some items aren't smoked but everything was intriguing. We ordered the smoked guacamole and it was good. Tortilla chips are in-made (home made) and they were good. I ordered a Ribeye Steak medium with Mamposteao rice and yellow plantain - it was exquisitely deadly rich! My teenager girl ordered the Ginger Thai Chicken Wings plus the rainbow grilled cheese, it was really good! Last but not least, my husband's Cut was a medium well Cowboy steak it was amazingly delicious! All cuts were good and delicious! For drinks we had the locally puertorrican brew Ocean Lab Beers, delicious. I had a Mudslide - amazingly rich!!! Two thumbs way up! It takes a while for the meats to cook but the experience is so worth it! Service was superb and Cristina was of great assistance and attentive. We will return for more! read more

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Scroll down to read Justin's review, because....SAME! Listen, I get island time, but not being acknowledged for 30 minutes and then taking over two hours to get a couple of your items when people around you came later, but had theirs? How, sway? Anyway.... Issa no. SOLID no. read more

Very solid BBQ place, I really enjoyed the wings as well. I thought that Barbacoa had very nice ribs that were flavorful and tender. I definitely need to try the BBQ brisket next time I go. read more

My chicken breast and fries were bad. Some members of our party were served 30 minutes after the rest of us. And the owner wouldn't apologize for the debacle. read more

The BBQ Brisket is the best I have ever had!!! The ribs are also excellent & the service was also phenomenal!!

La comida es muy muy buena, pero la espera por la comida es absurda. Siempre que vengo tengo que esperar más de media hora por la comida. Recomiendo las costillas, el pastrami y lo mejor, la carne frita ahumada. Prepárate para esperar. Ve sin hambre para que no te desmayes. No pidas la yuca que está seca siempre. Las cervezas en tap muy buenas también. read more

We enjoyed everything we ordered! We had the guacamole for starters. Delicious, fresh and in good quantity for 3 adults to share. I had a whiskey sour which was made with real lemon juice, again, delightful. Then came our main dishes. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, Saint Louis style ribs and the brisket. All the meats were cooked to perfection. This is how great BBQ tastes like! We will be coming back! read more

Just ok, unfortunately - was expecting more based on the reviews and awards. Good beer selection. Good waitstaff and bartenders. The baby back ribs were overall good, but the end of the rack was too dry/bad- we got the half rack and the center pieces were perfect/very good. Good bbq sauce The wings were over-breaded. The crab empanada was mushy/fishy. Strong passes. If we go back, will stick to the smokehouse stuff. Big if though - going to try the other nearby places first. read more

Cute little spot. The food and menu were incredible and the staff were fun and accommodating. Also, the smoked piña colada and smoked mezcal-Rita were fabulous! read more

Excellent! So polite especially out waiter Jacob! He deserves recognition for how nice he was to my husband and I. First restaurant we came to once we landed in Puerto Rico for our vacation. The food was so tasty but fries were just salty! Other than that loved it! read more

Barbacoa - Ginger Thai Wings - Smokehouse Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Ginger Thai Wings Baby Back Ribs Onion Rings... Enough said get a BOB and call it a day read more

Great portion sizing ! Extremely fresh & robust flavor ! Wonderful spot for a date night or family outing . Lovely drink selections as much as including fresh juices. Also various wine pairings per meals. Friendly staff ! read more

Barbacoa - Loaded Fries - Smokehouse Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico