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    Barrio BX

    4.2 (206 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Intimate
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Natasha R.

    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

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    Nicole B.

    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!

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    Diamond G.

    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.

    Genie M.

    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!

    Alex Dallas M.

    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!

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    Shanita M.

    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.

    Ale A.

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

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    Jackie A.

    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.

    Kisha J.

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

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    Sylvia R.

    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.

    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!!!!

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    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!

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    Lizzy N.

    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.

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

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

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    The best authentic Puerto Rican food. if you're visiting the NYC take a trip to the Bronx and order the special

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    Ask the Community - Barrio BX

    Would this be a good place for a Saturday brunch after a baby baptism. 12 to 15 people?

    Is this wheelchair accessible? Entrances and bathroom access too?

    Hi Kevin. I spoke with the owner. The answer is Yes. Enjoy!

    Is it child friendly? Like to bring a 2 year old?

    Yes. There were two children there when I went.

    Is a vaccination card required?

    YES

    Is there outdoor seating and is it heated?

    Yes

    Does this place offer hookah?

    Thanks for your question! No, we do not serve hookah. Hookah and other tobacco related products are prohibited in restaurants under the Smoke-Free Air Act.

    Do you do catering?

    Yes, please email catering@barriobx.com for the menu. We ask that orders be placed at least 48 hours in advance. Thank you!

    Do they have happy hour?

    Not sure I suggest you contact them.

    Is there hookah?

    No unfortunately there isn't

    They are closed on Tuesday? :(

    Mon-tues closed

    Where is parking?

    There is Street Parking

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    4.0
    (34 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Had a really good experience here. The place feels clean, relaxed, and easy to walk into without…read moreany stress. The team at the door is organized and makes the whole check-in process simple, which already sets a positive tone for the night. Inside, the staff was friendly, responsive, and handled everything with a calm, professional attitude. Service was quick, and it felt like everyone genuinely cared about keeping the vibe comfortable for guests. Overall, it's the kind of spot where you feel welcomed and taken care of. If you're looking for a chill place with respectful service and a smooth atmosphere, this is definitely worth stopping by.

    It is Friday Nov. 3 and it was EMPTY @ 1030 The one…read morebartender ohhhhhhh sweetoe she needs to get it together. Super fake bartender idk how she still works behind the var more like she needs to be security. Anyways enoygh of her my jack n coke was good. So was my chips they someone else served. My friend uber me home. So he had to wait to i got to my destination and he gets one. His phone died. He ask mean bartender if ahe has a charger she says NO well then on. He then ask if she kno any cab or can help she said when she is finish. Seriously no one is in the bar for that, your customer tip you and your not gonna help. LUCKILY the security helped my friend out and got him a cab. Thanks for the help. Oh by the way we were in BX so 20 for 2 drinks yeah they think they have manhattan issues

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    Dakota’s On The Cove

    4.4
    (68 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Ate at the bar for the first time. Wonderful experience. Staff was welcoming. Tons of holiday…read moredecorations were up. Food and drinks were great. Try the crab fettuccine or mozzarella en carroza

    I was really looking forward to trying this place. I was underwhelmed with the food and drink…read moreoptions and the service experience. There are some dedicated parking spaces that have a three hour limit if dining. Upon arrival, I entered the inside restaurant space for Dakota's on the Grove. It was aesthetically pleasing. I should have sat inside here instead of in their outdoor space which they call The Grove at Dakota's. I was able to choose where I wanted to sit, so I chose a table near this shed where the bartender/waiter was. I noticed they were setting up for the Knicks Game 3 final and there were two large TVs and a projection screen. I overheard the waiter state that the area would be packed for the game tonight. There was also good music playing throughout. They had a large connect four, which would be nice to play. They are family friendly and had high chairs for babies and toddlers. When sitting outside they state that they have to preauthorize your card. Now getting onto the food. I was seated and provided with two menus. I immediately asked for a happy hour menu and then I waited for about 15 minutes, until I followed up with another waiter who brought out the menu for me. For the happy hour menu before I received my food I initially thought the prices were good, but upon receiving my food it was evident that the prices are off in terms of the portion size of the food. I ordered a $5 slider. I thought it would be a decent size. It was incredibly small. For the $5 price they should give at minimum 2 sliders but ideally 3. This would incentivize people to buy more. The slider was the best thing I tasted while there and I would have liked more but I couldn't justify spending another $5 when it was so tiny. The tiny slider appeared to be the portion size for a toddler. I ordered calamari which was $9. I was initially disappointed that there was such a small amount. I was even more disappointed when I tasted them. They tasted very "fishy." They absolutely needed a squeeze of lemon and fresh cracked black pepper to try and balance and mask the taste. I believe the portion size for the fries was also off for $5. The fries came in a teacup. Fries are something that people tend to order to have something to pick at while dining and it would make sense I think to provide more fries for the same price. I also could not justify getting another set of fries in a small teacup for $5. I did not like the taste of the fries. When the sparse calamari, tiny beef slider, and small teacup of fries came out, I realized I would not be full and ordered chicken wings from the happy hour menu. You have to get a minimum of 6. You cannot mix the flavors. They were out of the dockside fire sauce so I went with the garlic parm. These wings did not taste like garlic parm. The garlic parm seemed like an afterthought, which was just sprinkled on the wings at the very end. The chicken itself did not have much flavor. They did not mention providing any dipping sauce. I asked for blue cheese and I had to wait for about ten minutes and then remind another waiter that I was still waiting for my blue cheese. They were out of the mozzarella sticks. Moving onto the drinks. While I get being outside and maybe wanting to serve drinks in plastic to minimize glassware breaking, I did not enjoy being served Pinot Noir in a plastic cup or the white cranberry lemon drop in a plastic cup. Each time I was taken aback that they weren't offered in glassware. I got the $7 Pinot Noir from the happy hour menu. A regular glass of Pinot Noir is $9. I also ordered the white cranberry lemon drop which is priced at $12 and is not included on the happy hour menu. The drink came out in the same sized small plastic cup as the Pinot Noir. I think once again that glassware should be used. When ordering a lemon drop you tend to expect a chilled frosty glass with a sugar rim, and that was not what I received here. I think the sugar rim would have elevated the taste profile of the drink. All in all, I really liked the outdoor area. I would probably only return to get a canned beer in the outside section. I hope they start to carry some sour beer options. I do not see myself trying the food again, with the exception of a burger (since the burger was really good.) I did have an inquiry regarding the pre-authorization charge and the final charge that I saw on my credit card. I called and left a message and the restaurant got back to me quickly, which I really appreciated.

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    Mamasushi - Bronx

    3.5
    (206 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I have to leave a review highlighting something that really impressed me--the honesty and loyalty…read moreof the staff. I went to MamaSushi on Friday night and, as usual, everything was great. The drinks were good, the food was good, and the vibe was exactly what I've come to expect from them. But let me tell you about what happened after. When I got home, I didn't realize that I had left my sunglasses on the table. The next morning, when I couldn't find them, I figured that must be where I left them. I reached out to the restaurant, but honestly, in my heart I thought there was no way I'd ever see them again. Well... I was completely wrong. I received a response, and America (I hope I spelled her name correctly!) found them and held them for me until I could pick them up. Yes, the sunglasses were brand name, but to me it's the honesty and loyalty that really speaks volumes. That kind of integrity says a lot about a place and the people who work there. I'm incredibly thankful--and it's just another reason I'll keep coming back.

    B'day dinner no. 2 was at Mamasushi on E Tremont. It was somewhat packed and the service was a…read morelittle on the slow side however everything was good; the drinks were delish (we got the mamasushi punch and a marg) and the weather, before it got super chilly, was perfect for outdoor seating. We ordered three raw rolls and ended up with +4 cooked rolls by accident (kitchen error for the win). The staff were so sweet and let us keep the extra rolls for free so I couldn't complain even if I wanted to (and I did b/c there was an error on the bill but I didn't wanna seem ungrateful lol) A total of 7 rolls and good vibes were worth it. I wish I remembered the servers name, she was sweet.

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    El Rincón Boricua

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    4.4
    (10 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    I had family coming to visit and they requested for PR food…read more Then It hit me, there's no more puertorican food places left! If you really think about it the Dominican food has taken over the Bx. I searched, and found this place. The moment you step in you are greeted with the warmest blessings. The 2 beautiful people that worked there made our time there so memorable. The food was out of this world let me tell you. Also, I will say it is AFFORDABLE. portion size was huge and the place was so CLEAN. Food: Pernil: 10/10 flavorful and tender Yellow (arroz con gandules) and Black rice with the beans: 10/10 both were good and couldn't even decide which one was better Pulpo 9/10 : fresh and tangy, cut into small pieces so you can top it on your rice Alcapurrias: 8/10 great and made differently then what I'm used to but it was sooo good I'd come again for this alone Juices: Ask them to try the juices and they will let you. We tried it all. Came home with passion fruit (parcha) and guyaba (guanabana) Delicious 10/10 It was so fresh and they don't add too much ice so you get all the juice taste. All in all I'm coming here from now on. A true BX staple for the community and a true essence of the Bori pride resides here. If you miss PR, come here.

    Prime steak was tender and cook welled . Got the rice and plantains , can't go wrong with that …read more Guava juice was really good

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