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    Barrachina Restaurant

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    3,446 reviews
    #69 of 896 Restaurants in San Juan
    $$ - $$$, Steakhouse, Caribbean, Puerto Rican
    104 Fortaleza Street | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
    +1 787-725-7912
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    Open Now:11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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    4.0 3,446 reviews
    #69 of 896 Restaurants in San Juan
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
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    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, Steakhouse, Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Vegetarian Friendly
    Yum! Hubby had skirt steak sandwich and...Pina Coladas & Paella - Unbeatable Combo
    Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Bar Scene, Business meetings
    Even with a large party, they got every order right.Omg our second time here we sat at the bar and Jorge took care of us .

    Location and contact

    104 Fortaleza Street Old San Juan, San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico
    0.1 km from Old San Juan
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    +1 787-725-7912

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    Located in Old San Juan, just one block from La Fortaleza, the restaurant has been catering to tourist and locals for over 40 years in the old city. The surrounding beauty of a colonial building over two centuries old with an interior courtyard and magnificent tropical foliage is the birthplace and home of the world famous piña colada, where don Ramon Portas Mingot, first made the famous drink in 1963. Barrachina Restaurant Old San Juan was born following a long family tradition in the culinary arts. Barrachina Restaurant Old San Juan was recognized as the king of “Paella”, also a traditional Spanish bartender Don Ramon Portas Mingot in 1963 created what became the world’s famous drink: the
    PRICE RANGE
    €7 - €22
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
    CUISINES
    Steakhouse, Caribbean, Puerto Rican
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Home of the first Pina colada!

    Barrachina is the home to the first pina colada, so you will have to give it a try when you visit. We ordered the virgin pina coladas and they are were amazing. The food tends to be overpriced for what it is, but it's a...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank rachael14p
    Reviewed yesterday
    Charming spot - great food.

    We stopped at Barrachina's for lunch on the recommendation of a local friend. It's a charming spot. I was actually a bit more intrigued by the wine bar, upstairs. It wasn't open yet, but it looked like a great place to come to at night.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Demos J
    Reviewed yesterday
    Only went because the Pina Colada was invented here...

    As my title says, we wanted to check out Barrachina because it's where the Pina Colada was "invented". They have a big plaque outside that describes this. They have a bar area where you can get Pina Coladas. The line was huge and it probably...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank lionfan91
    Reviewed yesterday
    Overpriced tourist trap

    I live in San Juan and had my nephew visiting. He wanted the authentic experience and heard this place claimed to invent the Pina colada. The wait was about 20 minutes despite the restaurant being half empty. Once we sat, the waitress appeared almost immediately...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Scott A
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Stopped for a Pina Colada

    We had to stop here to have a Pina Colada as this is where they were invented. We didn't try the food but it looked good. Our server Yolki was very nice and helped us where to go and what to see while we were...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Laker0213
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Worst service ever for such goods reviews

    They assigned a waitress after 20 min seat us . Then when all other tables with people arrived after us was finishing the desert , they brought the wrong order ... we asked for our utensils 3 times and finally we got it ... then...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank diegomC1713HI
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Accidental find

    We didn’t set out to visit but wandered in during our walk around old San Juan. The pina coladas were good, no doubt, but the dishes we ordered also were unique. I would describe them as authentic with a twist.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank ViJWo
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Pina Colada's!!!!!

    This is the place that says they invented Pina Colada's. These are the very best ones my husband and I have ever had. It is different from the ones you have in the mainland. These come and you must stir them before drinking. On a...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank julie k
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Great place

    We were lucky to be there on a Saturday evening when they had entertainment. We enjoyed the food & the atmosphere. Service was good, pina Coladas we’re awesome. It was the first Mofongo for most of us & we all loved it.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Mona_canada1
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Worth the wair

    We went there around lunch time and had to wait at least a half hour. A couple cruise ships had just landed and everyone went there because it was recommended on the boat. Not sure if it’s usually that busy or just because of cruise...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank jllee1224
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    haleysmom
    August 22, 2018|
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    Response from 543stacib | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, it is up the hill at 104 Fortaleza St. (pretty much everything in OSJ is up the hill from the port). 😃
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    dewiz44
    August 12, 2018|
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    Response from BarrachinaRestaurant | Property representative |
    We do not have a show at this time but do still offer a varied and delicious menu as well as the original Piña Coladas. You can make reservations through Open Table on our website or Facebook page to ensure that everything... More
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    June 16, 2018|
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    Response from BarrachinaRestaurant | Property representative |
    There is currently no Flamenco show although we are looking into various show option for the future.
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