I've driven by this place many times wondering what it is. I decided to stop in today and I'm so glad I did! They had an awesome lunch special going on where I got teriyaki chicken with vegetable rice and a side salad. The staff were super friendly and the service was excellent. The interior is super clean with modern decor, almost like a Miami night club vibe. 5 stars all around for a quick and easy lunch. read more

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I heard about this place on IG and added to our list to try. Easy to get to, good size, nicely decorated, clean, organized, and we had a pleasure of having a DJJ! We ordered the churrasco steak with yellow rice and red beans and the piece of steak was smaller than the picture we saw, not worth the price. My fault for ordering medium, that thin piece of steak should be medium rare to rare. My husband ordered the picanha with mofongo and yuca fries and he really liked his meal. However; being from BR, that was not a real piece of picanha, the cut couldn't have been. Our waitress was nice and attentive. This restaurant is overpriced for this location. But it was worth trying. Good vibe, and plates were presented nicely. read more

Bocao Bakery & Restaurant - Picanha - Puerto Rican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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This was our fourth time visiting here bc we had liked it. This last time was not the same. Felt like the service wasn't that great. Came in and wasn't sure what to order. We looked at the menu provided to us. We like to look at pics online too. There is a special for Monday. That information was provided to us after we asked, but if not, we would have not known. It was for different burgers. We ordered two empanadas first, Then ordered a burger, the burger was the Oh Oh Burger. On the menu, this burger included ground beef, salami, Caramelized onions, maduro, and fried cheese. I only noticed it having the fried cheese, nothing else. This burger was very salty as well. It also came with fries. In regard to the empanadas, I liked the ground beef empanada and my husband liked the chicken. I ordered a passion fruit mojito and my husband had water. At the end, when leaving they said they had specials each day. In the beginning that was not even mentioned because those are on separate menus, & if you don't Ask, then you don't know. read more

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Had the Beef and Shrimp Sushi rolls, Fried Plantains, and Flan. Food was awesome and this was just a couple things on a varied Latin fusion menu we plan on going back to try. Very clean, casual and nice atmosphere! Great service by Nadia and hope she's there when we go back. She represents well and knows the food. Give it a try even if you aren't used to Puerto Rican food. read more

An absolute gem of a Puerto Rican comfort food restaurant and bakery. What a find! So many great choices on the menu made it a challenge to pick something. I ended up going with the El Asare (thanks to our server for helping me with the exact pronunciation), which is a delightful sandwich of Pork (leg), Ham, and Chorizo along with Swiss cheese, mojito sauce (home made) and cucumbers (which I barely tasted). The pork was so moist and flavorful. I inhaled that sandwich. The French fries were also a bit hit. Cooked perfectly and hot and fresh. As full as I was I couldn't help but visit the bakery side of the house where I opted to take home a rice pudding. It was such a huge portion it ended up being two desserts. This place has a great selection of pastries and desserts. In hind sight I should've just bought one of everything as I'm sure it's all amazing! Highly recommend this place for authentic Puerto Rican dishes made with and served with love! read more

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Great service, the food is always good . Latin inspired sushi . Sandwich is a good size and in par with the Latin inspired flavors. read more

Best new restaurant I've been to in years. Can't wait to try everything. Food was exceptional along with well learned presentation skills. read more

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Visiting from Louisville, Kentucky! Service - 4.5 / 5 Service was great. We were seated promptly and provided menus. The hostess didn't not provide her name that's why I subtracted .5 from the service. She checked on us just enough. Offered options for my allergies and provided good information. Food - 4.5 / 5 I got a sandwich (pictures attached) el guapo. It was very well made. Just enough balsamic and the cheese was great! Beverages - this is why I deducted .5 is because the beverages soda / water are pay per can or bottle. We were not informed it would be this way and no free refills. So keep this in mind when ordering things to drink. This maybe common in Florida however we're visiting and unaware. Allergy - I have a seafood, mushroom, and peanut allergy. I called ahead and they said they can accommodate my allergies. They informed me they fry things in different fryers and there would be no cross contamination. Environment / Ambiance - 5/5 The place was very hip, chill, and laid back. The food even matched the Ambiance. This has probably been the restaurant with the best atmosphere I've seen this trip. They would even spray some fragrance periodically. Restrooms - I wasn't able to check these out but they do have public restrooms. Sensory Sight - there are neon lights, screens, etc. The screen menus are overwhelming with options and choices Sound / Noise Level - music felt to be at an appropriate level where we could talk comfortably. Smell - you could smell the gas from the grill outside and they masked it by spraying fragrance. These maybe overwhelming for someone who has sensory concerns. Taste - there are many components to their food items, many different textures. Touch - tables, floors, and chairs were clean and free of any trash / debris. LGBTQ+ Rating - 3/5 The staff were really friendly. We didn't experience any homophobia or prejudice. However without safety stickers, support items I always do 3/5. Would Be Back / Would Recommend Yes we would go back and would recommend it to friends / family. read more

Bocao Bakery & Restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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The food was great from the Guava Sangria to Sushi (pork, avocado, plantain) to the churrasco steak Mofongo to the Tres Leches (sooooo good!) and Chocolate mousse cake. We will be back! read more

Bocao Bakery & Restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Since I can't reply to you on Google, I'll respond here instead. First, I didn't pay $80--I paid $94. Before responding to your customers, you should make sure you have the correct information. Second, I arrived at the restaurant with my boyfriend. I wasn't waiting for anyone when I got there. My issue was never that the waitress took a break to eat. My issue was that she chose to sit down and eat right there in the dining area while customers still hadn't been served or even received their drinks. That is simply not good customer service. Yes, I finished my mofongo because I'm pregnant and had been craving mofongo. That doesn't change the fact that it was disappointing. And of course my boyfriend took the rest of his food home--we paid for it. It seems like you're more interested in responding to reviews than in making sure you have the facts straight. Your service was poor, and your prices are way too high for the quality you provide. Instead of spending so much time writing long responses to negative reviews, you should spend that time improving your service and making sure there's nothing wrong with the quality of your food. read more

Great ambience! The food was tasty and everything was on point. The place is very clean as well. We stop for lunch on our way to our vacation resort. Very pleasant surprise! read more

Dinner reservations for 6 people Saturday eve. Place was empty, first red flag. Weird smell, someone referred to it as urinal cake from the bathroom. Dont know.. Finally after sitting there being all but ignored by the staff we asked for drinks and were told they dont serve alcohol?! No beer nothing. It was a birthday celebration so drinks were to be had! We left and went up the street. Had high hopes for this place. The website shows some delicious dishes, and very high yelp reviews. I liked the interior design. read more

Rachel, Grace and I met for their grand opening! We were customers number one, two and three! Woohoo! We had a fun and delicious time! This new and spotless place has beautiful decorations with every corner being instagram worthy! Since it was the grand opening, we tried everything they had including pork, chicken and plantain lasagna. Plus, the desserts are amazing to look at and the tres leches was truly wonderful! We will be back! Life is good with tasty Puerto Rican food! read more

A very good place for Cuban/ Puerto Rican food in the area. It's a clean and attractive place with a great variety of dishes and delicious desserts. read more

We were looking for something good to eat in Clearwater that wasn't too far from the beach, and this place hit the spot. It was fun on the inside and it had like dance music playing. I loved I could order sorta cafeteria style but they also made things fresh when it wasn't up front. I ordered the roast pork with white rice and beans, plus a chicken empanada on the side. The pork was incredibly flavorful. It was tender, juicy, and a generous portion. The rice was simple but perfect. I came in hoping for black beans, but they only had red beans that day and honestly, they were better than I expected. Super tasty and full of flavor. The empanada? Made to order and so good. It was crispy outside, savory inside. Only thing to note: I asked for water and they gave me a blue bottle of still water. Not sure if they offer tap, but I didn't complain because it tasted great and honestly added to the whole experience. Bottom line: I'd absolutely eat here again and want to try everything on the menu. Highly recommend. read more

Each time I have dined at this place the food is just been amazing. It's a small dining area but does hold medium to a little larger group. Services always wonderful with the sweetest smiles from all of the staff. You are able to choose from the menu which has a variety of choices, or you are able to choose off of the food bar the daily specials. The staff will serve you from the food bar to your table or from the kitchen to the table. This place is always very neat and clean and such a pleasure to dine at. I was able to try the coffee with the pistachio and it was fabulous! Definitely a place to go again and again if you would like a wonderful choice of Latin fusion food. I highly recommend this anytime. read more

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When they didn't have the pork chops, which is one of the only items in the menu I wanted I should've left. I stayed and gave them the chance they served me a substitute which was deep fried pork squares, mostly fat something they were probably trying to get rid of. I give a chance ate it and I'm regretting it now. I've been in the bathroom three times. I do not recommend this place sorry. read more

We came in because we wanted to try their sushi but then... I saw they had mofongo and I pivoted lol Pros: Very clean, very modern. Service is hands down some of the best service I've ever had (Oxford Exchange should send their folks here for training) The food was incredible - I had the mofongo with shrimp and ate it with the seafood sauce. The mofongo was savory and moist. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. The maduros were cooked how I like, almost over cooked but not and they had a hint of salt. - I had the passion fruit pudding but didn't get a photo... it was eaten too quickly Cons: We didn't know what to do when we walked in... do we sit? Do we order at the counter (you sit and someone will come and take your order) I will be going back soon and will definitely try the sushi. read more

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The food was delicious and great, friendly service. I really enjoyed the shrimp mofongo.

The food is always amazing the service is spectacular. You are treated as part of the family. The menu is wide spread and again delicious. The drinks are on point and tasty. Rest rooms are clean floors are immaculate and don't forget to have some coffee. I recommend un Bom Bom read more

Bocao Bakery & Restaurant - Passion Fruit mojito ‍‍‍ - Puerto Rican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

This place just keeps getting better. Stopped by last night for dinner and the food was awesome again. My wife got the Oxtail (Rabo for us Latinos) and she LOVED it! She is very particular on her Rabo and said one of best she's had in FL. As usual the service was excellent , we had Samantha take care of us and she is amazingly sweet and couldn't be anymore helpful. The place is really cute with a cozy atmosphere and surprise considering it's a strip mall with no signage. Definitely will keep coming back. read more

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A welcome treasure in Clearwater for Puerto Rican food. We went for lunch and had the avocado salad which was so flavorful and refreshing w a great dressing. The shrimp mofongo would've made Bad Bunny jump! it was by far the best i've ever had. The pernil was super well seasoned and w the white rice and beans paired very well. Even the coffee was excellent. I had a colado to go. Don't miss this spot they also have bakery items which i'll have to try next time. The interior is super cute and not sketchy at all my bride says. read more

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Food is amazingly delicious, service is excellent and ambience is great highly recommend w read more

Bocao Bakery & Restaurant - Grilled octopus - Puerto Rican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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Restaurant is absolutely beautiful inside, the staff was very nice, and the food was incredible! read more

Bocao Bakery & Restaurant - Restaurant is absolutely beautiful inside, the staff was very nice, and the food was incredible! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Literally the best food and desserts I've ever had. Service was also super on point. A+++ read more

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Mi experiencia en este lugar fue increíble. Tanto el ambiente como la comida superaron mis expectativas. El personal es muy amable, educado y siempre te hacen sentir bienvenido. Sin duda, es un sitio al que me encantaria volver. ¡Lo recomiendo totalmente! read more

We wanted to try something new. Its good! Daily specials are a plus. Very clean and well decorated. Please support this business

Such a beautiful restaurant, with incredible food. Sangria, mojitos, and more. We went for lunch, ordered shrimp mofungo which was excellent and the El Guapo sandwich. We will definitely be back for dinner. read more

The food is amazing and the service is great good price and very cute love the atmosphere We will be back very soon read more

The beef was remarkably tender and literally melts in your mouth, seasoned to perfection. Definitely will be back. Service is outstanding. read more

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I went for lunch and the place is really pretty and clean. The food was good, but the rice needed improvement. I also tried the Tres Leches, not sure if it had too much sweet or vanilla, was not my favorite. Overall was good. I would go back for breakfast and try. read more

This place is soooo good! Took my mother in law whos from PR and she loved it to! Great taste, large portions, amazing service and a really cool space. Highly recommend the mofongo and the sushi! read more

Una vez mas visito este Restaurant y nunca dejan de sorprenderme, el servicio, la comida y los cocteles, todo excelente. El verdadero sabor latino lo encuentras aqui. 100% recomendado. read more

The food and drinks were excellent, vibes were on point and the service was great too. 10/10! read more

Bocao Bakery & Restaurant - Not a great picture but this sushi roll was amazing! El Que bolla, delicious. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

We tried Bocao for the first time a couple of nights ago and were transported to epicurean nirvana. We were seated right away and the service was just right amount of attention. Flavor, food preparation detail and presentation of our 3 shared dishes was top notch. This is a good restaurant for a date night. Impressive experience. read more

Came here for lunch. Food was freshly made and delicious. Lots of flavor and if you're in a hurry, they have a bar of ready made choices that are superb. Juice is fresh! Highly recommend! read more

This was my first time visiting Bocao and it was during dinner time. The restaurant has a really cute look. When we walked in the staff was super nice and handed us menus and explained how ordering worked. We ended up getting the El Porki, and two combo plates (one with the beef stew and one with the pulled pork). All the food was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend the pulled pork and the rice and beans. They were the stars of the meal. We took some Arroz con leche, guava flan, and a tiramisu coffee to go. All were delicious, especially the tiramisu coffee. Next time I would really like to try their actual tiramisu dessert. Overall, it was a lovely experience and I will definitely be going back to try more of their food items. read more

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Bocao is a hidden gem!! Everything is delicious!! Their food, drinks, desserts!! Their Latin fusion sushi is soo good!! If you're looking for great Puerto Rican food show this place some love! They will not disappoint! read more

This place is a hidden gem! The food, presentation, service, pricing. Taste is on point with any 5 star dining experience. Bravo Bocoa Bakery Staff! I even tipped the chef. Yep, it was that good. Yum! Gracias :) read more

su experiencia lugar y comida me parecieron increíbles son todos muy educados y respetuosos me fascina siempre regreso!