Amazing vibes; great music and food! It's cute and small, gives you the "house" feeling. Their bartender, Vee, will hook you up with the drinks The chicharron de pollo w/tostones is a must when you're at the bar drinking!!! read more

Barrio BX - Cafe Con Ron but with tequila - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Great drinks great music excellent food. The drawback was sitting under ceiling fan- it made our food cold. Service was friendly and courteous. Overall 10/10 read more

Barrio BX - Chicharron de Pollo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Was visiting New York from Chicago and dropped into Barrio randomly. What a great spot for weekend brunch. Live dj, great bartenders and eats. Street park Dj Rob-Lo was spinning latin and house beats in a Sunday afternoon. The music was a fun vibe making many butts move in their seats. Bartender and service were amazing, very attentive and prompt. Samantha helped us pick out food and was super nice.she recommended the bottomless drinks for brunch 90 min unlimited all you can drink sangria, mimosas or rum punch. The rum punch was tasty and she kept us topped off. Finally the food was on another level. Got the Arepa and Tripleta both were quality portions were pretty big and season perfectly. Side of yuka frita was great and perfectly seasoned. If you are visiting or simply looking for a fun time or a great bite you should give Barrio a try you wont regret it. read more

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Came to Saturday brunch yesterday and had a great time and experience. It was my first time at the castle hill location. I went a few times at the tremont location. It's def an upgrade and more spacious. They decorated it nicely. Music and food were great. So were the drinks. I especially loved the flan and my pina colada. Service was good also. I wish there were more restrooms, there's only 2. And i also wish they took reservations, it's walk in only. I will def be back though read more

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Formerly known as as Havana is a place with culturally diverse music. Weather it's from their personal playlist or their live DJ, the music is great. It sets the mood of the environment. There's space for dancing Furniture could be updated. Bathrooms could be kept more tidy The atmosphere is very dim. Seating is a lil tight although homely for those who don't mind. Definitely a great way to make friends with other customers. Friendly waiters. Appetizers are good. Meals are filling. Drinks are delicious. Try the Rum punch and Pina Coladas. They host birthday parties, retirement, showers , etc. read more

I have had Barrio BX bookmarked for a while. We were in the area and found parking spot so we decided to go in. We were seated quickly and our drinks came out pretty fast. No complaints at all on the drinks. FOOD: The food was amazing portion size was great and sharable depending on how much you eat. BACALAITOS: I love bacalaitos, they were served kinda like a pizza so we were a bit hesitant to taste them. So happy we got them, They were so good! Definitely a must try. SORULLITOS: We loved these just like Puerto Rico PERNIL: We loved the peril it was cooked to perfection, great portion. The Arroz Con Gandules was also really good. BISTEC Sandwich: The steak was cooked to perfection. Tostones with garlic sauce was so good. The restaurant did start to get a bit crowded around 6pm overall a great atmosphere with a DJ great drinks and even better food. read more

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Was helping a friend in the area. They recommended this place based on someone telling them that the food was good. The food is very good! We happened to be there during lunch "special time". We chose the Criolla salad and rellenos de pap for appetizers. Salad was amazing, with baby greens, red onions and avocado. We chose the bacalao stew and the shrimp stew, with white rice and pink beans. The red peppers and onions sautéed insid the codfish and shrimp dish's, were fresh and you could feel the crunch. The general manager/host greeted us with a warm yet professional welcome. The Latin music playing in the background was perfect. The seating was comfy. Our server, Rafael was on point. He gave clear descriptions of all the foods we asked about. This place is worth the trip from Brooklyn! I will be back! read more

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The food was great The service can use some improvement The ambiance was stressing to me. I went to meet a woman on a first date the place was recommended by her so we decided we were going to meet at 6. Ok I get there at 5:55 PM I didn't see my date yet so I tell the girl behind the counter that I'd like to be seated and they said they couldn't seat me until the other party arrives which is something I've never heard of so I was standing there like an idiot for about 15 to 20 minutes my date finally shows up and we get seated all the way in the back next to 3 loudmouths so loud that I couldn't hear myself talk the music was blasting so loud I couldn't even hear myself talk date talking. The food arrived quickly and the food was delicious I will give them that but the rest of the experience was terrible I will not be going back there ever again. read more

Attentive service, gracious happy hour, lively decor and music, and menu variety make Barrio BX a fun time. Bartenders and servers were quick, attentive and friendly. The guava cheese pastelitos were the table favorite. They also make their own version of Gasolina. We found street parking but did arrive earlier in the evening. Great time! read more

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First time visiting the new space in Castle Hill after frequenting visits at the Throggs Neck location. I miss them being so close to home but I am happy to say that they have continued cooking good food and serving yummy drinks. The volume of the music can get a bit overwhelming so if thats not for you come visit weekdays and off peak hours. The new place is much bigger and open. Lots of natural light. The service is straightforward and warm. Staff is always eager to answer any questions. The fact that I was able to recognize staff from the Throggs Neck location leads me to believe that employees truly enjoy working there. Kudos to the management for creating an environment like that. At times the food has been slightly over salted on my past visits .... But this last visit everything was perfect. I also noticed that the pernil portion seemed smaller than in the past. I cant wait to visit them again! read more

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Always great to be in a cultural environment that delivers on superb food and atmosphere. Meals are extremely generous so you will be taking food home. read more

I just realized I left a 4 star review last time and had to change that. This establishment is incredible. The vibes, the music (you wont be able to keep from dancing even if only in your chair), OMG the FOOOOOOOODDDD obsessed I swear, delicious every dish Ive had but my favs are the shrimp empanadas, the penil and holy crap the Coquito French Toast with the rum punch for bottomless brunch !!!! I cant tell you how many times Ive been here in the last year alone. I take everyone here LOL. Also this place has events and is also a big part of the community which I love. read more

My friend raves about this place and both him and his husband say this is their go to spot for brunch. Yesterday they invited me to brunch and I honestly went for the French toast that my friend cant get enough of. When we arrived there was live music and there was a lot of people. The hostesses took a moment to get it together however once we were seated our waitress was on point. When the live musicians were not playing the dj played early 2000s R&B and Regetton. Now my friend did not lie the coquito French toast is the reason to go. I personally do NOT like coquito but this French toast is some of the best I have had at a brunch. Honestly all of the food was hot, fresh, and delicious and the portions were huge. I could not finish all my food. While my friend loves the rum punch I was not impressed. You could taste the strong cheap liquor. That may be a plus for some but honestly with the good comfort food I eat I did not need any alcohol. I liked the food enough I would go and even do takeout. read more

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Authentic Puerto Rican food. Great customer service. Drinks are very strong. It's a small restaurant and there are always events every weekend. read more

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Indoor fireplace different settings blows out air heat fan two cabinets two drawers, two cubbies mirror trim read more

Barrio BX - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I've been to Barrio BX a few times for brunch and it never disappoints. The food is delicious, we get the picadera platter, a d ide of alcapurrias ro start plus a meal. The bottomless brunch options are mimosa, white or red sangria or rum rumner. The service is on point. The service team is always checking up on us whether they are waiting our table or not and they keep topping off our drinks! The Dj is amazing he plays all types of music making the ambiance spectacular. read more

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Food wasn't all that good and ambiance was off. Service was decent and drinks weren't good. read more

Barrio BX - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Food is great, beautiful fun resturant. Amazing art work. They have a great DJ's spinning the best music. Looking for a good time...come check it out. read more

Barrio BX - Sangría - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Authentic Puerto Rican food! I love this spot and have gone to them for years! I've brought so many people to try this spot and all continue to return! Best place for good Puerto Rican food. The drinks are also amazing! read more

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The service was on point. My server was very attentive. The ambiance was high energy. I went during bomba plena night. Strongly recommend attending the third Thursday of the month. read more

Always a great vibe, a great time, and the food is AWESOME! The drinks are on point, and great music! The chicharrón de pollo sin hueso! Yo, it is perfection, crunchy, juicy, and a good sized portion. Los tostones, que delicioso. The servers are attentive and friendly and check in often to make sure all is well. read more

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Everything went well in this cultural and island inspired Puerto Rican restaurant with a great staff serving amazing food and drinks in a very relaxing setting with great music coming from a live DJ. Big kudos, Barrio Bx! read more

I used to come here often while it was Havana Cafe (for drinks). Castle Hill doesn't have many bars. I think their food is overpriced and that they use cheap meats for steaks. Over done and dry sometimes. read more

Poor managerial skills!!!!Went with my wife to celebrate her mom 81birthday.That D j we ask for a Table in the back .They told us to wait 15 minutes as we waited,A manager came and told us they had party of 40 people and could not accommodate us.First of all they said they do not take reservations.The way we were approached was hostile and disrespectful.This a celebration that we do not know if we will have the opportunity to celebrate again!!!!We will never visit this place again!!!!!Party of six treated like this!!!! read more

Barrio BX - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Food was delicious, drinks were spot on, ambiance and music brought it all together! Large group and everyone was satisfied. Try the Coquito French toast! read more

Barrio BX - Seating area - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I was referred by the employees at the facility I work at to go here because that's where they got lunch for the minors today. When I entered the restaurant no one greeted me and only two tables at the time were occupied, fist thing I said was hello I would like to order Togo please the girl who finally came over (still not saying welcome how may I help you) repeats to me so you want to order to go? I say yes, now I just came back to thr hotel to eat because it does smell good but I ordered white rice and red beans, the beans are so watery it's not even funny now the food doesn't taste bad but nothing special and the service is subpar. read more

Barrio BX - White Rice & red beans with grilled chicken - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Great food and service and fun ambience! The staff and management is mag ificent. The place in Bx for delicious Spanish cuisine

So good, we went back the following day. I saw this spot featured on a social media short and decided to check it out. The first night, my girlfriend and I tried the mofongo with Chicharrón de cerdo. I need to say, this was one of the most tastiest mofongo's I've had in ages. I didn't inquire, but i got the impression that the gravy they used was something made specifically for the dish and not the sauce from another stew like most places do. The fried pork chunks were seasoned well and delish. The following day, we decided to go for brunch. My girlfriend had the tres golpes (mangu with fried salami, fried cheese and fried egg) and a mimosa. I tried the Coquito French Toast with fried chicken chunks. I left nothing on that plate. Both dishes were amazing and generously portioned. The staff there are friendly and pretty on point, considering there was only one server on the floor both days. And the wait for our meals were reasonable. We also loved the atmosphere with the Borikén-inspired murals and artwork and salsa playing in the background and patrons genuinely enjoying themselves. We will be back! read more

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Amazing food. Authentic Puerto Rican food. Awesome environment ( although music was too loud for my taste). We were served by Rafael; he was awesome ; pleasant , very attentive at all times, knowledgeable about the offerings and such a nice human being. He made the experience memorable. Gracias Rafael! Alcapurrias are the best , and did I mention the Trifongo.... A must , worth the trip up to the Bronx. Next time I'll take the 6 train. read more

Great food. Great service and amazing decor with lithographs of the Pedro Albizu, the Young Lords, and yhe Ghetto Brothers!

I had brunch here in a Saturday and it was amazing. Ambiance was great, the service on point. We had the bottmless mimosa brunch and they were definitely bottomless. They kept on refilling our drinks. The food portion was a very nice portion and a great presentation. Overall a great time was had. Will definitely do again! read more

Barrio BX - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I was so disappointed I was eager to go and at 4pm on a Saturday the music was so loud. It's as if I was going to a disco. I was going for dinner, not to fence at 4!!! read more

Looking for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine? You have to check this spot up in the Bronx on East Tremont. The food is so delicious and full of flavor. My mom who's from PR was so satisfied with her meal as was I. But it goes to show how good the food is I had the Chicharron Sin hueso and they were so delicious. Crispy yet soft and full of flavor, the Madurros (sweet plantains) were perfect. Soft and sweet! Try way they're supposed to be. Avocado slices were nice and creamy. The Pernil was so delicious and flavorful and tender. Arroz con Gandules were hitting with authenticity and the flan was incredibly packed with flavor! The service was on point. Servers were attentive, helpful and accommodating. The venue is a mix of a Restaurant/Sports Bar/Lounge. Very big on Puerto Rican pride and heritage. You can sit at a table and enjoy your meal there or you can sit at the fully stocked bar and munch while watching some sports. There's usually have a DJ spinning a mix of festive music: Hip Hop, R&B, Reggaeton, Salsa, Freestyle, Classic house.. And people enjoy it.. It can get a bit loud for dinner or brunch so keep that in mind. They love to party at this spot and I'm all for it! Matter of fact you might even catch Sunny Hostin from The View munching here as it's one of her favorite restaurants! Now enjoy yourself a great meal and time at this highly recommended spot! read more

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Great food! Amazing music and atmosphere, the only reason why I took off one star was because they have a problem regulating the temperature in there. Besides that issue everything was fantastic. read more

Barrio BX - Sangría Brunch - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

The vibe, the ambience and most importantly the food is absolutely delicious. I live in Puerto Rico, and sometimes I think the food in New York is better when I go to this place. Totally recommend. read more

The food was amazing and the customer service was beyond excellent! Let's not forget the live DJ on this magnificent Sunday evening. Had a wonderful time celebrating April and May birthdays!! read more

Ambiance was there. We were there before the dinner rush. It's a little tight but I didn't mind. The music was good and so was the food. Service was a little slow but I wasn't in a rush. The decor was also really nice. I wish I would've stayed, the DJ was starting to play a good set. All in all, solid! read more

The food is bomb - along the drinks Alexa the bartender is attentive and makes really nice drinks - the gold rush was flawless and the sangria had a nice kick! The manager (?) Tony was nice and was checking on every table Would return here Great vibes read more

Barrio BX - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Barrio BX hands down has the best mofongo I've ever tried! Even better than the ones I've had in PR. I definitely recommend getting this. The sauce they put on top is amazing! My partner also enjoyed his tripleta sandwich. The atmosphere is lively with lots of salsa music. I think at night it might turn into more dancing since they have a DJ booth set up. Barrio BX is 5 stars for food, but the service can be improved. We waited almost 20 minutes for a server to great us and take our drink orders. The food itself also took a while to come out. Expect long wait times of you come here. read more

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The music they played was amazing, a bit loud but i mean it's a place where we can also dance. Service was great too. I was eating their tostones all night. Their fries were fine, nothing that stands out but definitely a hefty amount. It's a chill vibe read more