I have been to Barroco a couple times and have loved it each time! The arepas are delicious -- I especially like La Sucia -- and I love their selection of sauces at the table. My side salad was okay but my friends enjoyed the tostones. I also had a piña colada which I thought was very tasty as well. The staff were so friendly, and I recommend taking a complimentary tequila shot in a lime in the front to spice up the night! read more

Barroco - La Sucia arepa - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Food is super delicious and you get a lot for the $$. Atmosphere is awesome and you can usually see a live band for dancing the night away. Great drink specials. Parking is the only downside. read more

A little bit disappointed with my experience especially after seeing all the reviews raving about this place. Ordered to go and the food was finished very quickly. I love the interior design by the way with the hand-painted art along the walls, very photogenic. - Arepa Ropa Vieja with Yukon Fries - The fries was okay, seemed to be kind of uneven cut and was a little hard for my taste. The Arepa was really interesting, never had anything like this before. The arepa itself is kind of like the outside corn part of tamales but with a slightly chewier shell which I wasn't sure if it was intentional or the aftermath of sitting in the cold. Either way it didn't really bring a lot to the dish even though the beef was pretty good. - Chicken Tostones - This seemed like the top of a fajita minus the fact that instead of it being over rice, it's over tostones which seem like extremely hard plantains. The chicken/toppings was fine, nothing very special but I didn't like the tostones very much. Overall, don't think I will come again because the food is just so-so and the prices are pretty high. People and atmosphere seem pretty nice though! read more

Barroco - Arepa Roos Vieja with Yukon Fries - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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We visited the Cleveland area for one night, and I spent hours on Yelp choosing where we would have our anniversary dinner. So so happy with this choice! Amazing food, great service, great atmosphere. It was my first time having chimichurri and I have dreaming about it since. Would love to come back! read more

Barroco - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Oh my goodness, what a fun place. When you walk in you are greeted with a free shot of tequila and a little hollowed out lime wedge. We sat in the back in the porch area near the music, and the music was upbeat and fantastic. I wish there was a dance floor! We had the Arepas, of course, which were delicious and huge; I couldn't finish mine. I loved trying all the sauces on the table and having the freedom to smear multiple combinations over my Arepas at will. The drinks are no joke: very strong! After my first Caipirinha, I felt a little tipsy, but I powered through and got the traditional Mojito, which was ginormous and served in a wooden bowl. I can't wait to come back! read more

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I've been a resident of Lakewood for a while, and let me tell you how ashamed I am of myself for just now giving Barroco a try!!! The interior was so nicely decorated and had a very eccentric (in a good way) vibe! Loved the colorful lights and unique artwork. Our server was extremely friendly and explained the food and drink menus well! We had a passion fruit mojito which was delicious. I also tried the pupusas... which interestingly enough we're not filled with each filling, but rather the filling was placed top which was a first for me. I really enjoyed my time at the Lakewood location and will be back! Thanks for making my first experience a great one! read more

Barroco - Mojito - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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This place is so good you'll go BROKE-O Tastes so crazy it'll drive you LOCO You'll need these arepas like John needed YOKO So get yourself to Cleveland and try BARROCCO Although it may give you more gas than SUNOCO And if you eat too many, it'll make you a BROKE HO Food comes out, I make it vanish like a DODO More popular in Cleveland than f**king POKEMON GO I is at Barrocco so Ohio is now OH-O Almost as delicious as Ice T's COCO Even more delicious than Sheldon's Kaley CUOCO So come and get some at Cleveland's BARROCCO WHAT If it ain't Barrocco, don't fix it. xI was a mega fan of this place when it first opened up, and in recent years I still like it, but the prices went up and the quality went a little bit down, or perhaps my tastes evolved. But I still think they have some of the very best arepas that you'll find anywhere, and Colombian-Venezuelan food in general. The Ropa Vieja, if you will, is the way to go, and it's literally miraculous in terms of taste and deliciousness. Probably one of the best 5 arepas I've had to this day, although the most recent one (and ironically the time I brought Barbie to try it, and only the second time I ever ate inside the restaurant), it wasn't doing it for me. They've massively expanded and are no longer the tiny little place they once were, so maybe that was part of the downgrade in taste... or maybe it was just a bad day. I'd had Barbie in my mouth all night before that so maybe it just didn't compare. Beyond that there are quite a few different options and I highly recommend giving a lot of the amazing arepas a try. Tacos, I'm not so sure. Colombia and Venezuela gave arepas to the world, so that's where my aim heads when here. If you haven't had Colombian and Venezuelan food then you're missing out, as it is one of the most amazing and unique cuisines around the world. They're in the family of Pupusas (Salvador) and Gorditas (Mexico), but yet so different. It's not healthy but it's worth the calories. This is one of the first arepas I ever tried, and I fell in love with it. So much so that I've had many of them, and I would say it's it's firmly in the top 5 in the country, which for Cleveland is excellent since you don't expect that in Cleveland. But I'll have to try others in other places to see if it can stay top 10 after all is said and done. Or if I ask Mr Vicious and Mr Aykroyd, when all is Sid and Dan. Dan Quayle is apparently Barbie's "Default Dan", does that make her a 90s b*tch like Icona Pop? You decide. When it's busy, there are wait times, this food isn't fast food at all. You'll be waiting a little while. But it's worth it. Because you'll be Loco for Barrocco. And now for some more rap. The food here is Lennon, others are Yoko ONO Others are Imagine Dragons, this arepa's BONO Popular with college kids, so watch out for MONO Don't drink Cleveland water, you'll get HASHIMOTO Hope it doesn't disappear like brains and the DODO Hope it doesn't rebrand with a poop in the LOGO Hope it doesn't start selling hot coffee and COCOA Hope that when I'm here, I run into Ice's COCO Hope they let me watch him put his Marco in her POLO Hope that Trump doesn't try to kill CUOMO Hope that hipsters don't imitate Perry COMO Tastes so good I have to eat it in SLOMO I pick Arepas here like the Giants picked off ROMO If you went here without me then I would get FOMO If Barrocco were a boy then I would be a HOMO The best Latin food in Cleveland is BARROCCO! WHAT! read more

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We were really hoping to have some delicious Spanish food, but the meals all tasted exactly the same. Bland. The setting was beautiful, and there was a traditional Spanish anteroom to cool off in before we entered read more

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Stopped here for dinner on day one of my Cleveland trip. I watched a Cleveland restaurants video on YouTube and saw that one person gave this place a shoutout so I decided to visit. The atmosphere was great! I loved all the art on the walls and everyone overall looked like they were having a great time. My boyfriend and I ordered the classic guacamole and chips to start. The guac was good, but the chips that were given with it were pretty bland. I think they may have been from the grocery store, definitely not homemade at the restaurant. Our arepas were delicious! They seemed to fall apart a little once you got towards the middle, but it wasn't a big deal since the flavor was fantastic. The pricing wasn't too bad either since you get more than enough food for yourself. Will definitely like to come back in the future! read more

Barroco - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

This is usually my go to spot when in town traveling for work. Usually everything is AMAZING but tonight the service was awful. No one came to check on me at all... I had to flag down different people for napkins, silverware, more drinks, sauces... didn't even know who my actual server was. My Arepa was actually VERY dry. No one cared or even asked how my food was. I even had to ask for the check 3 times & then went up to the front & paid. I paid $65 for a meal that I usually rave over but tonight was just less than what I expect. Uggh. So disappointing. I even tried to tell 2 people about my experience & they brushed me off. Didn't offer a discount or anything. read more

The food was very bad. Apparently a new line cook, took 45 minutes and it wasn't crowded. Overcooked and not well made. Would not recommend.

So so good. Lives up to the hype! Passionfruit mojitos are to die for. Server was amazing and gave wonderful recommendations!

The 4 of us had a terrific lunch here on New Years Day. The Ambience is so much fun. It's colorful and unique, and messages left by happy customers are on many walls. The food is plentiful and delicious and made to order. Three of us had a variety of Arepas, vegetarian, Roma vieja, and Reina pepiada. The other had the steak fajitas. We shared one large guacamole appetizer, featuring deep fried smashed plantains, as well as orders of crispy Yuca fries. The large offering of different sauces was brought and left at the table. It was so much fun trying them all. The service was perfect, provided by knowledgable culturally appropriate young women. All of our needs were anticipated. Can't wait to return! read more

Cute atmosphere, easy parking, clean and colorful. The guacamole plate, arepas and other plates were amazing. We all took home half our meal since the serving was so plentiful. They have custom cocktails that will rock your socks! Our waitress was so friendly and fast . read more

Went here for the first time last night, it's a very interesting, cozy environment. Was offered a shot of tequila with lime on the way in, which I thought was a nice touch. Definitely lots of choices. I elected to have the Lomo al Trapo. The side of Parmesan chimichurri that they served with the pork was quite good, but small . The meat itself was good, and the side dish of potatoes was average, and fairly tasteless. It's almost as if they should have served a side of vegetables or beans to break up the monotony of meat and potatoes. They had a woman, singing periodically, live Spanish music, and while it was interesting, it was deafeningly loud. To the point, you would actually need to scream at anybody that you were eating with, to communicate with them. I am not over exaggerating. when she stopped singing, the visible look of relief at all tables was tangible. I think my biggest problem with the place is the price point. With one appetizer and two entrées and a 20% tip, the total was $109. While, I feel that this is on par with San Francisco Bay area pricing (I lived there until recently) I think it's a bit hard to swallow for Cleveland, Ohio, and the structure of Ohio wages. It's for this reason, that while I was able to mark it off of my list of places to try, I don't think I would return; the value for the price point is just not there. read more

I stopped in here alone after a local art show. I was really hungry and this place had good reviews. I looked thru some of those reviews to determine what to get. Wow! It was outstanding! Highly recommend this place. read more

Barroco - Arepa - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Great service. Great food. Cool place. We ordered the quesabirrita as an appetizer and it was delicious. They have a bunch of different sauces and they were all good. I actually really liked the pineapple one. I had the birriaarepa which was mine and my husbands favorite. This pored very nicely with the pineapple sauce. I would recommend trying this place out! read more

The food is incredible, the Arepas were so good. I ordered regular fries which were great - but the Yuca fries are what you want to get, amazing. The interior is really cool and unique, the server was polite and gave great food recommendations. Definitely a place to try! read more

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Visited Barroco again and ordered some appetizers and arepas. The food was very good, yet again. The service was excellent. On this visit, I ordered a pork arepa, which was delicious. I mixed all the sauces together and they were good on the arepa. I couldn't finish the arepa due to its size and the amount of food I was consuming in one sitting. My side of fried plantains were very tasty, especially when dipped in my sauce mix and the modelo beer paired well. We had a group of six and were seated within a few minutes of our reservation. I'd like to visit again to try additional menu items. read more

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I have loved barroco for the last 4 years! I used to go to the location near shaker square but I think the pandemic took that one! So had to try out the Lakewood location on my return visit. It did not disappoint!! I still dream about their arepas and I was NOT disappointed. The ropa vieja arepa is my favorite- juicy tender beef, maduras, feta cheese, bell peppers, it's a sweet and savory melt in your mouth sandwich. The arepa itself is one of the best I've ever had- it's substantial and fresh but not overwhelming the contents. The sauces are incredible as well. The Lakewood location has a lot of outdoor seating that is semi covered and is dog friendly! read more

Short Review: I would highly recommend Barroco to anyone living, visiting, or just passing by the Cleveland area. This restaurant has terrific food and drinks that were filled with flavor and elegantly prepared. The vibes were fun! Long Review: I went to Barroco with a group of friends for a birthday party. Upon entering, the staff greeted all of us with a tequila shot in a pitted lime. It started the experience on a positive note that opened the door to a wonderful dining experience. The food was great. We each ordered different parts of the menu. I shared this large meat and veggie platter with a couple of my friends. The meat was tender and the flavoring of the entire dish was amazing. Not too salty. Not too spicy. Just right. I would also recommend the arepas. I've had them previously and each one was fantastic. You can't go wrong with any of them. The drinks were another splendid edition to the restaurant. I loved the flavor that it brought to the entire dinner. They had great taste with a good amount of alcohol. Finally, the ambiance. If you are looking for a quiet date spot with your partner, this is not it! It's a party in there and everyone is laughing and sometimes they have live music. It can get pretty loud so be prepared but that's part of the restaurant! I hope you do come here 10/10! read more

Barroco - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Decided to stop in after getting several recommendations. My boyfriend and I split two entries. One was amazing, the other was just ok. The chicken tostones were ehh. The chicken just felt very dry. Neither of us liked the crispy plantain. The dish overall just was hard to chew and we didn't finish it. Our favorite dish was the Hawaiian Maduro. Everything about it was amazing. This dish had shredded chicken which was so much better than the diced chicken. The soft plantains were amazing. Glad we stopped in!! read more

Incredible Colombian food with a great atmosphere. I came here a few weeks ago for my friend's birthday, and upon coming in we were actually greeted with a round of tequila shots on the house (each packed in a lime, which was awesome). Barroco is definitely known for its arepas - a few of my friends ordered them and confirmed that they lived up to the hype. I decided to go for the Birria tacos, and they didn't disappoint either. When my plate initially came out the portion sizes did seem a little small, but they pack a lot of contents into the tacos and it ended up being more than filling. The tacos are a little dry on their own, but the sauce added on the side more than accounts for it. For drinks, my table ordered two pitchers of mojitos. These do run on the more expensive side, but there was more than enough to go around (for 4-5 people per pitcher). They also come with a stick of sugarcane in case you're looking for a little more sweetness. Service was fantastic. The servers were friendly and attentive, and joked around with us as well when my group was being slow with ordering. It seemed like they were enjoying themselves, which is always a good sign. read more

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Good food good ambience great food service More vegetarian vegan options would make it better read more

The outside area is so cute!! I got the shrimp tacos, which I kinda regret. The shrimp itself is delicious but there is way too much cheese and not much else. We went here closer the sunset which was beautiful to see the sky, but there were a lot of mosquitos :( I recommend going earlier in the day if you wanna sit outside, or ask to sit in the overhead patio to beat the bugs!!! read more

Barroco - Shrimp tacos - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

The service is great because of Daniel and the food was great due to an amazing mix of Latino flavors that I've never had before particularly in in Cleveland. Life is good today pass it on. read more

Love love love! Fantastic food, service, culture, and environment! Cannot recommend this place enough. Fairly priced and we left stuffed! We definitely didn't need an appetizer but we were so glad we got one. The garlic aioli is addicting and perfectly pairs with the yucca fries. They even offered you a complimentary shot of tequila when you walked through the door and a Hershey's kiss with you bill which was a nice touch. Would definitely go again. read more

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Hoooooollllyyyyyy smokes, was I blown away by this place! Back home in SF, I was a big fan of Pica Pica Arepas. When I moved to Cleveland, I didn't think I'd be able to find another place for arepas (or Latin American food). But thank goodness I found out about Barroco. I live in Cleveland Heights, which makes it hard for me to go on a regular basis. Thankfully, though, my friend from work offered to drive me down for lunch. The menu is very focused, offering a bunch of different options to cater to a variety of tastes. Although I was initially craving an arepa, I ended up ordering a salad instead for a lighter option. I got the Barroco salad with added salmon. I fell in love with the dish. All the ingredients were fresh and well-seasoned, plus the salmon was seared to a crisp perfection. I also loved the tostones on the side; I thought they added a nice touch to the salad. Can't wait to go back to try the rest of their food! I'd highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Barroco - Barroco salad with salmon - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

This is our 2nd time here. We don't live local. Last time we came was 6 years ago. The first time everything was delicious and we were excited to come back. This time everything was ok but we probably won't return when we're in town. We always gauge restaurants by "would we make the drive to come back" and sadly the answer is probably no. If we were local we'd probably come back and try a few more things to find our tried & true favorites. read more

I came here a couple years ago and finally had the chance to come back, and safe to say the quality is still unmatched to this day! The serving sizes are massive and you definitely get your money's worth. On top of that, the food is incredible and incredibly flavorful. We were seated outside and I have to say it was definitely the move as the decor, music and weather was perfect. Overall, loved this place and will definitely be returning! read more

Barroco - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Went for lunch with 8 other ladies and the food was awesome. The menu had a great variety including a brunch menu. The restaurant was decorated and the Service was great . I will be back in the near future read more

Barroco - Reina Pepiada with yuka potatoes - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Food was copious and well prepared. We had a taster plate with tostones. Arepas, ropa vieja, soup, and platano. Everything came quick and our server Daniela was diligent, lovely, and very kind. As we started eating it started raining pretty heavily and we moved to another spot under a patio umbrella and the thunderstorm made it hard to serve but she went out of her way to make sure we were served. Full marks and we loved the experience. read more

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I was so sad when Barroco in Shaker closed because that location was way closer to the Case Western campus but I'm glad the original location in Lakewood is still open! Barroco is still by far one of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland, especially for happy hour. They have a certain cocktail off their menu that is $5 each day of the week, which is such an amazing deal! I've tried nearly all of their cocktails at this point (including their mojito, caipirinha, pina colada, margarita, agua de panela, and sangria), and they are all tasty. You really can't go wrong with any of them :) My go to entree here is the La Gringa Arepa, which is a well-balanced, savory meal! Overall, great atmosphere, great food, and great drinks - hope Barroco continues thriving for the years to come! read more

It's always a good time here. If you're looking for a restaurant with good vibes, this is it. At this location you'll note their ability to host larger parties, as compared to the Lakewood one. Anyone thst is GF, Veg or Vegan will really enjoy this place. Most menu items can be adjusted to accommodate any dietary preference. I really enjoy the Colombian food options they offer. You'll not pretty quickly that almost everything comes on or with an arepa - tradtional quick bread of Colombia. When I go, I love to get the chorizo patacon or the Bandeja paisa. I've only ever been for dinner. I keep meaning to stop in for brunch or lunch as those two menus look super fun! I will definitely be back. read more

Barroco - Group of friends celebrating - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Loved the atmosphere and live music. We ordered the arepas and they were amazing. I highly recommend the mojitos!

All I can say is it was amazing. The food was definitely smashing. I really enjoyed my time here!! and it wasss sooo yummmy!!! The music was popping, the service was sweet. The decorations were also very cute! read more

Barroco - Latin American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Terrible service. Waited an hour for food before finally leaving. Place was not busy. Avoid at all costs.

We are from Chicago and surrounded by so much Latino food. Here it was excellent. The drinks were excellent. The service was outstanding. The restaurant had great ambiance and live music. I highly recommend this place. The coconut mojito was something else, very delicious! And the banana split was amazing as well. If you're in the area, this a place is a must! read more

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My steak was flavorless, dry and way over cooked. Small portions, large price. Definitely not worth it. The waitress kept calling me lady, it was weird. read more

Absolutely amazing food and such a jovial atmosphere. Servers walk you through the menu if it's your first time there. We chose the birriarepa and pernil arepa, and both were to die for. The restaurant was packed on Saturday night, but our food arrived extremely fast. Can't wait to be back! Great atmosphere for a fun date or dinner with friends. read more