Buccan is a lively spot. Music is great, you can get a hookah and just over all chill but the food was not great. We ordered guacamole with chicharron, fried ribs with pork belly fried rice and mofongo con pollo frito. The chicharron had entirely too much gooey fat to actually enjoy, the pork belly fried rice tasted burnt and the pollo frito was like party wing sized chicken. The mofongo was also kinda too dry. Our favorite thing was the Henny mojitos. Service was eh. Our waitress was nice but she barely checked in. Dropped the check off after having to ask for it and I took my card out right away but she walked away and didn't return for another 10 minutes. All in all the vibes and drinks are great but I wouldn't come back based on the food. read more

Good food! Professional & friendly service and inside is nice as well. I would recommend checking the place out. Also some nights have a live performance & opportunity to dance. read more

I had the Monfongo and it was amazing!!! Best outside of the Caribbean!!!!! Service was great. Never went thirsty. Great laid back feel and can't say enough about the food. read more

This place was really good!!! Drinks were great food as well was very good. Atmosphere was really nice if you wanna set the tone with your significant other!! Lol!! Service could have been a little better but not terrible!!! I definitely recommend this place!!! And doesn't hit the wallet hard either!!! Lol!!! read more

This is my go to with friends! The food is always presented well and so good. Depending on the day and if it's a weekend, you'll need a reservation as it gets pretty crowded on the weekend. They have hookah available and it's cash only (FYI). The service is always great and drinks are delicious! It's conveniently located on a major street or parking on side streets are available. Security is active on the weekends and make rounds all night to ensure everyone's safety. read more

Buccann - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Can't wait to come back! The service was on point! We had a tried almost everything on the menu and our bill was very reasonable! The food and the drinks was amazing. They even had hookah, granted I don't smoke but for $25 lol I was almost tempted to try it!!! We left this restaurant feeling stuffed and had food to take home. The only thing I regret was not getting more white rice to eat with the shrimp as opposed to getting fries. read more

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I was completely blown away. The food was amazing freshly prepared and decorated. The service team provided a great experience for my first time. The inside was nicely decorated with lights in a dim setting. This place is definitely a must try! read more

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Made a reservation thru OpenTable not realizing this was in Philadelphia not the Buccan restaurant in Palm beach Florida. I tried to cancel thru OT and site said I had to call them directly. I dialed 6x and the call would not go thru. No ability to leave a msg. Had to put cc down. Called OT to report since I had no way of contacting this restaurant. Give many zeros to the business. read more

I went here for a family dinner with a large group. Pros were that the pricing was reasonable, service was friendly, and there is a nice ambience for it being at the corner of Castor and Cottman. Cons were that the food took ridiculously long to come out (see other reviews as well), the food was decent but nothing mind blowing, and it felt a little cramped. I hear good things about this place especially the late night feel. Will def give it another try to make a more full rounded review. read more

Buccann - Caribbean salad. - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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All I can say is I had an AMAZING time!!! Myself and 4 other coworkers went here after a basketball game. The bouncers were professional checked ID before we entered. The vibe is Spanish Club/Bar & Restaurant. I do not know the background on this place because it was my first time there. I have always passed by it as I live in the area. Main thing I want to say first! **THIS IS RESERVATION ONLY for TABLES** we went on a Friday night. BUT you can sit at the bar and drink and order food if there is an open seat without reservation. 18% Large Party Gratuity was added to the check automatically. The vibe was so exciting. The music was bumping the lights were colorful and exciting. The DJ was playing all the good music. The place was clean. The drinks were amazing, great flavor and mix. We had a table in the middle of the whole place. Did not give me the feeling of being over crowded. Again you can sit at the bar and drink and order food if there is an open seat without reservation. The bathrooms are clean too. The food was amazing and flavorful and had me up out of my seat dancing while I was eating because it was so good! The waitress was prompt and answered any questions we had regarding the menu and pricing. Definitely will return and maybe even plan a party to have here. Great place to have a great night out. Clean, safe and fun. We had the following dishes and they were amazing! $45 Classic Mojito Tower (6 drinks) $13 ISLAND SHRIMP Crispy butterfly shrimp served with our house made slaw $18 CHOFAN CON POLLO Dominican fried rice with chicken and fresh vegetables $26 MOFONGO CON CAMARONES Fried plantains mashed with garlic and chicharron (pork), served with shrimp sautéed in a garlic sauce or our enchilados sauce $16 PLATANO RELLENO Sweet plantain stuffed with shrimp and topped with our special creamy sweet chili sauce $10 each Different Flavor Mojitos read more

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Decided to give this place a try as a few friends mentioned they had a good time here. Much smaller then I anticipated but once inside the ambiance was very nice and welcoming. My daughter and I started with a few coconut mojito's and a few appetizers. We ordered the calamari it was a little fishy but good. We had yucca Fritas which was pleasantly delicious. We also had the plantain chips and guacamole, had plenty chips an ran out of guacamole. For our entrees I ordered the skirt steak with chimmichurri and salad. My daughter ordered the salmon with beans and rice with salad. The salad was refresh and came with a house made vinegarette that was delicious. It was a good time and good vibes, they also have hookah available! read more

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Stopped by this place while visiting Philly for the day. Place was very cute with outdoor space. Service was amazing. We were a party of 6 with no reservations and were seating and attending immediately. Place was pretty packed. Good music. We ordered a picture of mojito which was nice and strong. Food was really good. Everyone enjoyed their dish. The best was the shrimp mofongo and steak salteado. The chofan and salmon was also good. Classic Dominican dishes. Cool vibes. Good drinks. Good food. Good service. I'll def return whenever I'm in town. read more

Buccann - Shrimp mofongo $26 - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Arrived with a party of 6, and was seated quickly on a Sunday. Restaurant is large, nicely decorated and music at the right volume. They only had menus you use your phone to scan, which I am not a fan of. We ordered the Margarita flights, which were perfect, flavor was fresh. Also tried the Mojito flights which were also amazing and well crafted. Food was great, hot and tasty, easy to customize. Service was great, everyone was very attentive. Overall my party and I had a great time. Will highly come back and try different cocktails and foods. read more

Buccann - Coconut Margarita - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I came here after seeing it advertised on social media. The bartender was not attentive and didn't even acknowledge my presence till I said hello. She was more interested in talking to her co workers than the customer. I was planning on ordering food. I sat at the bar for happy hour. I ordered a passion fruit margarita and an appetizer. I wanted to order more food but the bartender behavior and bad customer service turned me off. They need to hire people who know how to treat customers better. read more

Buccann - Passion fruit margarita - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was there 7/17/24 from 4:30-7 and first off; the bartender did more talking to the rest of the staff and or on her phone then tending to her customers. Second, they decided to repair a window which led to the hot air to come in and make the entire place muggy and uncomfortable . Third, those mango wings were salty and so was the mofongo. The only thing that was great were the margaritas . read more

Good drinks and excellent food for your soul and awesome pleasure to meet friends and new friends read more

The food was plated beautifully and it taste good. Nice atmosphere. The tables aren't super close so you don't feel squeezed in. There's also an outside portion when the weather permits. All the staff were friendly and attentive. I want to go back on a night when the DJ is there. read more

Came last night for some good food, music and hookah. We were seated immediately and shortly after, our server came over and took our drink and appetizer orders. We began talking, enjoying the music and vibe inside when I realized we had been there for at least 15 mins and still hadn't received one drink (we ordered a sprit and a mojito punta cana) and noticed that people who arrived after us already had drinks. We began looking for our server who didn't come back to see if we were ready to order entrees. When we were finally able to catch her, she looks and ask if anyone had come over. Our table is empty at this point besides the silverware wrapped in the napkin and what was already placed on the table. She then asked us what we had ordered again and swiftly made her way to the back of the restaurant to put in the orders, I guess again or maybe for the 1st time cause this made no sense. I had made up my mind and said if we didn't have our drinks in 5 mins we were out. Our drinks were at our table in about 3 mins and not too long after that we received our appetizers. When we placed our initial food order we also requested hookah well that didn't make it way to our table until our appetizers were brought out. The food was delicious, tasty, perfect which is why we love this place but the service today was beyond poor. I understand getting busy and forgetting but after you forget the table you make an effort to make up for it. She visited the other tables she worked that were around us several times, frequently asking guest if they were okay, needed anything, provided more chairs, made sure hookah guy came over to them but us, nothing. It was almost like she purposefully didn't want to look over at our table so we could make eye contact and request her over. This days service really made me upset. I will not patron a business where I do not feel welcomed but tolerated because I'm a paying customer. The time before yesterday my service was completely off and the place was practically empty but I chalked it up to the staff being new and learning what and how to do things. I will not continue to make an excuse when I saw our serve at the restaurant during my last visit. read more

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My mom treated me to dinner to a post-bday celebration, and it was both our first time visiting this place. I was surprised to see that they had something like this in my area because I had never heard of Buccann. I realllllllllllly enjoyed the coconut mojito. The guacamole and yuca frites were pretty good, but I'm not gonna lie the salmon was not my favorite although it is one of their best sellers according to the server. Although we didn't partake, they did offer hookah if that interest you. Overall I'd give this place a 8/10 for the ambiance, a 6/10 for the food, and the service was a 7/10. I'd give this place another try because everything was good except my main dish which I was iffy on ordering because it was covered in a sauce but to my surprise the beans had meat in them which they didn't mention on the menu so I couldn't eat them but at least the salad was good lol. Either way, I had a great time! read more

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This was my second time dining with Buccann. I visited them for brunch a few weeks ago, then yesterday for Cinco de Mayo. Both times the service was very slow with regards to a waiter/ waitress taking my orders and the food being delivered to my table. I even witnessed a table that was there before I came wait forever for their food and when their food was delivered to their table it was incorrect. When I went for brunch, the food was average but could have been better. Last night for Cinco de Mayo, the food was meh. I ordered the birria tacos and it contained more cheese than meat and lacked in flavor. Overall, for as many people that frequents them, the service and food needs major improvement. I will not be returning. read more

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If I could give 0 stars I would. Took long to take our order. Music too loud. Spot they put us in was way too hot. My lady wanted to change seats and they didnt accommodate us. Ended up leaving read more

Drinks were great! Enjoyed the shrimp appetizer and my husband loved his entree. Salmon was unfortunately overcooked. Also, it's a hookah lounge, which I didn't realize ahead of time. read more

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Food was delicious and location was okay. Parking was in front which was nice and convenient. The drinks were good and priced reasonably. They offer hookah which is nice! You don't see that in many places around there. I would've given 5 stars if it didn't take the waitress 15 mins to come take our order. Other than that, I had a nice time and will be back. read more

I been to Buccan a couple times and its always a great vibe!!! the music is great and the food is 10/10 i love it here and always have an amazing time. i always end up staying for around 4 hours every time i go its impossible to want to leave. read more

The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because they make really good drinks. The person I was dining with was asking the hostess a question about a drink and the hostess cut them off and said " are you ordering food". She never gave us her name. The mango BBQ wings were really big. If you don't ask for water they don't offer. And the hookah is cash only. She had the nerve to be standing there with her arms folded when it came time to pay like did she think deserved a tip cause her customer service was horrible. read more

My first time here. I've heard about this place from several people. The feedbacks where 50/50, so I tried for myself. Overall experience...not impressed, but good to know about this place and have around the northeast since I live like 15-20 minutes away. I'm sitting here writing this review as I tried the food. First off they do not have pernil on their menu...I can't get over that. Already off to a bad start. Salad was definitely out of a bag from shop rite Calamari was good and crispy...def a great starter! Octopus ceviche was really good...sooo worth it, a must have! One of the best ceviches I've had from a Spanish restaurant. Taco salad - let's just say stay away from any tacos on the menu! Overall, the food was so-so. I would get something simple and on the go if I don't feel like driving 30-40 minutes to north Philly. read more

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Good food service and ambiance. The empanadas were delicious. If you like food with a Mexican flair, then this is a good spot.

Only giving them 3 stars because the first time I ordered from them the food was good, the service was fast, and the portion for its value was reasonable. Tonight, I just ordered from them and after waiting over a half an hour my order wasn't right, the price for my food was higher but not horrible, but when I look at my takeout I definitely was not happy. Got a piece of salmon and 10 pieces of tostones For $25 and when I asked for the white rice which was a substitution of the mashed potatoes (was what came with the platter) they wanted to charge me an extra $7. Um no, server clearly didn't get my order right and didn't do anything to make it right. read more

Five stars for the food....one star for the service. Authentic and tasty menu but felt completely ignored with the service. I could understand if they were busy and short staffed but we were literally the only customers there with more staff than customers. Sat outside and waited for ages until the waitress came to check on us. It may be best to sit at the bar for better attention. read more

The inside of this restaurant is fresh and hip. First time here. I ordered the espresso martini. Love it ! The Trio Cibaeno appetizer tasted so good with its layers of flavor and texture. The La Bandeja and the Charrusco were delicious. The presentation of all our entrees were very appealing. We ended with Tres Leches. Yummy. We'll be back. read more

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Food and vibe is . Definitely my good to spot for sitting outdoors. Service is great and restaurant is clean.

My boyfriend & I decided to make a 6pm reservation, We were seated immediately.. It wasn't very crowded but they decided to cramp us in the back with a another large party that was dining. The music was incredibly loud. The Host told us that we had a 2 hour limit which was fine, It was only 2 of us. We just wanted dinner. It took the server over 15 minutes to come take our drink order. She can barely hear us because the music was so loud. After taking our order,she came back 10 minutes later with 1 glass of water. Left & never returned with the drinks or to take our food order. We ended up leaving. read more

Randomly chose this spot driving into Philadelphia because restaurant I chose originally was under construction and I'm so glad we ran into here! 10/10 . Food was bomb. Drinks were great ! And service was amazing . Ambience was great music was Spanish and hip hop! Highly recommend . Keep in mind you wait everywhere you go . 20 minute wait for table on a Saturday night was not bad at all . Worth the wait and drive . read more

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I'm pretty sure my phone needed the factory reset due to the amount of photos I've taken at this restaurant. #memeoryfail ANYWAY, this place is BOMB.COM. You can tell the owner does not play about PRESENTATION! Just be prepared to wait a while. This is not a place you wanna take a shallow girl on a date, lol. read more

Buccann - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food is EXCELLENT! Service can be a little spotty but I think the food is worth it lol. I love their meat sampler and entrees. I don't think I've ever had anything bad here. They also serve hookah and play music but sometimes the music can be too loud during the wk day. One the wkends, it's like a club and ppl dance the night away. In the summer, they also have outdoor seating read more

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The food was delicious and fresh. I love the vibes and the set up. Service was a little slow, they needed more staff, but other than that great service and great experience. read more

Buccann - Chofan de Pollo y Cammarones - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I recently moved to Philadelphia and saw this restaurant pop up on my Instagram newsfeed and immediately wanted to try it. Here is my personal experience and observations. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a friendly host who immediately seated our party of 7, then it all went downhill. The appetizers arrived 30 minutes after our order was placed, then our meals took an additional 40 minutes (I timed it). The beans were clearly left over from the previous day and reheated. I know because I am Dominican and incorporate beans (and other Latin dishes) to my everyday meal prep, so I KNOW. The steak comes out in a cast iron pan that is sizzling hot, with no protection on the handle to prevent burns. Back to the food, overall, I was NOT impressed with the food nor the drinks. The most memorable part of our visit to Buccann was the waitress was super friendly, but the service time for our food to arrive was truly a reason NOT to ever go back! The ambiance was laid back and relaxing, and the lighting created a cool vibe, although we went during the day. Their music level is low enough where you can hear the lyrics and still hold a conversation, loved it. My biggest complaint was the time it took for our food to come out. If it wasn't for the long drive it took for us to arrive at the restaurant, I would've definitely walked out, but we were all starving after a long day and were craving Spanish food. Do I recommend it? Eh, not really. Would I go back? Definitely NOT. Parking is limited, good luck. read more

Thank you Daniella... Great Service, Great Food and thank you for the mojito recommendation with all the flavors bayyyyyybe I'll be back and I only want Daniella read more

good food, but slow service and staff is not helpful. we waited two hours for our food. waitress forgot most of our orders and menu items were "sold out" after waiting over an hour to get our order taken. read more

la comida era muy buena ahí no es la primera vez que ordeno de allá , hoy ordené unos calamares y una orden de papitas fritas todo llegó a medias los calamares solo llegó loa picantes y la orden de papás contadas como 15 papitas , nunca había tenido una queja de ahí . VERY DISAPPOINTED. read more