This used to be a Venezuelan restaurant I think, a previous location of El Arepazo maybe? Tucked away in the alley, handy during the Pearl Market, this is a small place with a small patio. And amazing food. There were half a dozen things I wanted to try, but I went with a simple paella and a single rib. Plus some churros to take home for Kid K. The paella was excellent. Good mix of plenty of rice, meat, veggies. A nice blend of flavors and textures. The rib was big and meaty, and flavorful without sauce, although I did use the sauces from the paella to dip in. Very, very enjoyable meal. Service was good. Order at the counter and they bring it out. Prices are a little high, but what isn't nowadays, and remember that you're downtown. Parking can be crazy of course. The bathroom is way back down along hallway, but it's there. I will definitely be back to try some of the other things on the menu. read more

First time trying Argentinian food and Barroluco did not disappoint! This place is located in between an alleyway. It's a cute little small restaurant, very intimate. We order our food and pay at the register. They give you a number and the server comes and brings out the food when it ready. I got the sampler which came with an empanada, rice, chicken, fries and a rib. The fries were cooked perfectly and had a nice crispiness to them. The meat on top tastes like a type of Italian sausage. The rib had a nice some taste, like as if it came right off the grill at a family bbq. My favorite part of the plate was the rice and chicken! It was so tasty. If you get spicy sauce just be prepared because it is spicy! But a delicious spicy. read more

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Authentic food, friendly service and do yourself a favor and get extra plantains with the spicy cilantro sauce!

Enter in the back alley to this cute little place in Columbus with amazing authentic food! Paella, empanadas, choripan, you name it! The staff are all super friendly and our to go orders came out quick! There's also a salsa club in the front of the building that I heard great things about! read more

Barroluco - Counter - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Good food, bit pricey, but flavorful and tender food. Staff are friendly, and it's literally in an alley, it's great! read more

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Delicious affordable food, I savored every bite of my paella. It was my first time trying Argentinian food and I was truly blown away. Extremely flavorful and I enjoyed trying the different sauces. It is a casual spot so food comes out pretty fast and we even got a free bottle a wine so you can't beat that! The cashier was nice and met every request, if I was ever back in the area I would definitely try again. read more

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I tried Barroluco for the first time this week and holy moley, I will definitely be back soon. This place may be quaint and tucked away in a small corner of downtown Columbus, but their flavor is through the roof! I ordered the vegetarian paella with plantains, a cheese empanada, and two churros (because I was curious) and I ordered it all online through their website. It was really easy! I got it for pick up and was told it would be ready in 10-12 minutes, wowza! That was fast. I immediately hopped in my car and found my way there. I didn't end up parking, just threw my flashers on in the alley in front of the restaurant and ran in. They asked to see my confirmation email and then handed me my piping hot food. The ride home I was practically drooling from how good it smelled. Once I got home I dove right in. The paella was obviously the star of the show. Rice, beans, corn, sauteed peppers, and those plantains on top were amazing! It wasn't too spicy but backed a punch after every bite. I can't wait to order it again. And those sauces they gave you, both winners! My empanada was great and while the churros weren't my favorite, they were a fun treat. I highly recommend you give them a try. read more

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Fabulous comfort food. We came for dinner during the week. This was our first time here since the space belonged to Arepazo. We checked out the menu, then ordered at the register. We took our bottles of beer out to the patio to wait. So delicous. I had the vegetarian paella, which was topped with plantains and served with 3 different sauces. My husband had the Carne Asada - steak cooked really well, and he chose a side of plantains. Can't wait to return to try other amazing dishes. The empanadas are calling my name. read more

We have been wanting to eat for for about a year, just haven't been able to make it since we eat late dinners and they close at 7. Finally got to go today. We both ordered the carne asada, note that the price is no longer $13 as listed on the 2020 menu, but $20. I found it okay and sort of gummy. I did like the empanada, plantains and rice. read more

Barroluco - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

How have I waited so long to review this place!? I LOVE it! I used to chase their food truck all over town and when they opened an actual building, I couldn't wait to try it out! This cute little spot is tucked away in the Pearl Alley area (where Arepazo used to be). There's not much in the way of parking but fortunately you can get here easily if you're downtown and it's just a few blocks from the Cbus. I have only been for lunch but I must say, it's one of the best lunches in town! They have so many great options but my absolute favorite is the paella. Every bite is savory and sensational! They have fair prices and the portions are perfect! They also have churros which are insanely good - I highly recommend the sampler platter if you're a first timer because you can try a little bit of everything. There's not a ton of seating inside so it might be difficult to eat here with a large group but you can also do takeout. The staff is super friendly and accommodating and I always have a great experience when I visit this place. Can't wait to go back again soon! read more

Barroluco - Sampler Best Deal - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Excellent food and excellent service! What a hidden gem. I'm so pleased I found this place on a whim! I will be back! read more

Barroluco - Fish tacos - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Starting off year 28 with delectable cuisine from Barroluco! I love Argentine food- particularly chimichurri and steak. So I was especially interested in trying this restaurant, which specializes in Argentine comfort food. Tucked away on N. Pearl Street it is easy to miss this location. However, the aroma from the restaurant makes up for that. The restaurant staff were also very kind. My carne asada with paella and fries tasted great! This is another restaurant that I plan to frequent. read more

Barroluco - Carne asada - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We were strolling around and enjoying the Pearl Market when we came across a sandwich board menu for Barroluco, and then later discovered the cute little hole-in-the-wall down in the alley. It has a nice little deck area in front and another large menu sign boasting a lot of tasty sounding dishes, so we decided to order something to go while we finished up in the market. We opted for the choripan sandwiches with fries, which offered a choice of chicken or chorizo with lettuce and chimichurri. The food was very tasty, but, unfortunately the one ordered with chorizo came with chicken instead. It was still yummy, just not what we were hoping to try. Looks like we will have to go again sometime to try it! read more

Barroluco - Choripan with chicken (also offers a choice of chorizo) and a side of fries. - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The paella is delicious! Service is fast and friendly. The empanada was a little small, but the taste was great. I'll definitely be back.

I may rant a little bit here, but to sum up the review. (Spoiler Alert) GO TO THIS PLACE! I have been wanting to take my wife to this place ever since the weather has changed. I have been here before and remember it being good, but obviously my memory is terrible. This place is a MUST VISIT! The weather was gorgeous this past Saturday, 70's and sunny out in March...Are you kidding me?!? So my wife and I decided to spend the day taking photos and walking around downtown Columbus. I mentioned to her that I had a place in mind for lunch, but it was the definition of a hole in the wall. Small place tucked in an Alley of downtown Columbus. We walked in and the smells overwhelm in an amazing way. We weren't starving so we ended up ordering the Empanada+side platter and added an extra empanada. We went with the beef option and I would highly recommend it! As you can see by the picture they were cooked to perfection. The beef had so much flavor and I do not know why, but even though it said authentic on their sign, I was expecting ground beef. I was very happy that I was wrong! The empanada stayed crispy the entire meal. I am not even joking, but how it was prepared some how kept the crisp outer-shell for the entire time we sat on their porch. The rice was absolutely full of flavor as well. That beef and peppers inside the empanada shell....my goodness! It was so packed with flavor! The sauces weren't an after thought at all. The Holly Cilantro had a kick! I enjoy spicy food and warned my wife that it may be a little spicy for her. At first, it's similar to a light refreshing and bright sauce and then BOOM spice! I think it is absolutely amazing, but my (who generally likes spicy food and will eat Jalapeños thought it was a little much. She still put it on a couple of bites, but thought it was a little too spicy.) so if you fall in-between loving spicy food and liking a bit of spice. I would tread with caution, but at least try it! The other red sauce was good as well. Nothing amazing, but a solid sweet and cool addition to whatever you would prefer to add it to. Possibly one of my new favorite places! read more

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The paella is amazing, I've come here several times! They're always super nice, too.

Pleasantly surprised to walk up to this authentic Argentinian restaurant today. Even more surprised to find that the restaurant in the back is fronted by a bar in the front that has salsa classes and dancing every Friday night. We need this South American vibe in Columbus! As I tried the carne asada, I remembered sitting in a restaurant just like it in Buenos Aires a few years ago. From the crunch of the fries to the style of the patio, there was a bespoke international feel here that gave me inspiration to build more in Columbus. We don't need to travel all the time to find a slice of culture when it's right down the street -- and my girlfriend agreed. As a Venezuelan, recently to the USA three years ago, she's excited to join in for the Hispanic Heritage celebration tonight! I'm looking forward to learning more about the community that this restaurant has brought together. read more

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Hidden in the alley between tiger Lilly and pub mahone, it's a gem of the city and look forward to stopping in whenever I can. I always get a sampler because it's easier than deciding, anything you get is going to be amazing! read more

Barroluco - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Ok Folks.... put this place on your short list!!!! Argentine comfort food!! Yum, Yum, Yum!! I used to visit their food truck at the Columbus Commons and I just found out they have a brick and mortar place 47 N Pearl St. They use delivery apps too!! #anotherprebdaydinner #ArgentineComfortFood read more

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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, relaxed atmosphere cute setting! Food was amazing, paella 10, plantains 10, and empanadas a 10! Order the sampler, replaced the fries w plantains.. such a great combination! Haven't had good like this since going to Miami. read more

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We ate here before a Saturday matinee of Moulin Rouge at the Ohio Theater. (We were BIG fans of the old El Arepazo when it was located here.) The place was empty at 12:30 when we arrived and no other customers entered while we rate there which was a plus for our limited time allotment, but a bit telling. I enjoyed my paella, my wife did not enjoy the fried fish tacos (she prefers grilled), but my daughter gobbled down her fish tacos. They originally forgot to serve us our fries, so they went mostly uneaten. The churros were ok, but not the sweet ending I'd imagined. I don't imagine we'll return. read more

Really terrific service, carne asada, salad, pallelland plantains. The service was quick and our server was pleasant.

Seriously delicious food, great deals. Everything is so fresh and flavorful. Love seeing their food truck around town. Will definitely be back! read more

Barroluco - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The empanadas were very good, the cilantro dipping sauce was delish. I decided to also order a Lomita steak sandwich to go for my flight later in the day. CMH has a dearth of decent food, bring your own. The steak sandwich was so tough I couldn't bite through. The steak, besides being super tough, was flavorless. I cut my losses (13.50 + tip) and tossed it. It was inedible although it looked tasty. The order taker was so happy and friendly! Kudos to her! read more

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Finally checked out this restaurant for lunch today, and it was a beautiful afternoon to sit on the patio. Had the ChoriPan sandwich with chicken and a side of plantains, and to play it safe I chose the 'mild' sauce instead of 'spicy'. I did try the sauce on the side, and it's a good amount of heat without sacrificing flavor. The sandwich was tasty; not a lot of toppings, mostly just chicken, lettuce, and sauce, but the bread was soft and chewy. It was a little difficult to keep all of the toppings inside the sandwich, but I just finished it off with a fork. The plantains were solid - not too sweet, and a good quantity. The overall amount of food was great for the $10 price tag, so definitely a winner for me as far as lunch is concerned. I saw a few desserts in the case that looked awesome, but I didn't try one this time. The service was prompt and friendly, and the menu is diverse without being too large. I will definitely be back to try other dishes! read more

Barroluco - Choripan sandwich with plantains - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went to Barroluco for lunch during restaurant week. I had tried their food truck previously and loved it. Once again I was not let down. I had a beef empanada, skirt steak with rice, and dulce de lèche churros for dessert. The flavors were amazing, everything was fresh and hot. The steak was tender and cooked perfectly, it was a good sized portion. The staff was very friendly, they checked on us several times. Definitely will be back. read more

Barroluco - Skirt steak w/ rice & chimichurri - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My family and I enjoyed a casual dinner together here recently. The staff was friendly and helpful since it was our first time. I liked that you could just walk in order then choose an open table. A very casual atmosphere to grab a quick, but quality dinner. We ordered a few things to share between the table, Paella Rice, Beef Empanadas, Choripán sandwich, and the plantains. Very shareable portions! I would definitely go back again. read more

Quick service and excellent food! What more can you ask for! We will be back next time we are in Columbus!

Amazing, authentic Argentine food!! I ordered the Paello lunch special. It was incredibly quick and delicious. The staff was so kind and made me feel at home. Can't wait to come back! It's tucked away off of Gay street, so surprise folks by bringing them here, perhaps for a quick lunch. read more

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First time trying this place for dinner tonight. I had the Sampler Best Deal with 2 Empanadas. The Sampler is a good idea in theory, but I think the items included are better left separated. The good: the Paella was fantastic! The crisp vegetables and meat included were a perfect blend. Add on the chimichurri sauce and it's a great flavor experience. (If you like Spanish Rice and Beans, you'll love the Paella). Empanadas were also fantastic. The crisp shell held up during delivery time and the meat filling was robust and flavorful. Perfectly packed presentation! Also add some chimichurri between bites to really bring out the flavors. The bad: the "loaded fries" aren't loaded in the traditional description of the food-instead, it was some pretty meaty diced meats on top of medium thick fries. I think their orange sauce (no description provided) that came with the meal is supposed to go on them. Even so, it doesn't bring anything special to the fries. Pork Rib-I'm not a big ribs guy, so I found this to be okay-nice herb rub, and the sample size had enough easy-to-eat meat to get an idea of their offering. Next time I order, I'll get a full size Paella, and a few Empanadas on the side. If you love Spanish or Puerto Rican food, this spot will hit the spot for those cravings. read more

I haven't written many Yelp reviews in the Covid-era, as my girlfriend and I have generally been sticking with familiar favorites instead of trying new things. Today, however, we decided to give Barroluco a shot...and it was amazing. Probably the most flavorful food I've had in a couple of months. I ordered the sampler, while my girlfriend ordered the ChoriPan sandwich, and we split an order of dulce du leche churros. My sampler consisted of a beef empanada, a chimichurri rib, chorizo paella, and french fries. All of those items cost a mere $12, which is a truly incredible deal, given the amount of food one receives (enough for leftovers for tomorrow's lunch). The empanada was an absolute home run -- the best I've ever had, without question. The fries were also surprisingly delicious as well...tastier than most french fries. The paella was good, with the balls of chorizo a great complement. The rib was a tad dry, but my guess is that it simply didn't travel well, since we had it delivered. I had forgotten that chimichurri is cilantro-based, and since I have the unfortunate "cilantro-tastes-like-soap" gene, I can't really tell how it is. My girlfriend quite liked her ChoriPan sandwich, though it was definitely a goopy mess by the time she was done (no one's fault). The fried plantains were done perfectly as well, and again, the portion was generous enough for me to steal a few without her minding. The churros were a *bit* of a letdown, as they seemed a little heavy and dry on their own, and there wasn't nearly as much dulce du leche sauce as we would have liked (although...is there ever?), but again, there's also the strong possibility that the 20+ minutes of travel time had an impact. Overall, the balance of portion, flavor, and cost makes this one of the best food values in Columbus. There's a good chance that we'll order again next week, because it's just that good. I'm glad to have found another restaurant to add to our circle of tried and true faves. read more

Sooo gooodddd. Wait staff is super friendly and helpful, the food is delicious no matter what you get. 4 plates of food- you get a free bottle of wine. Also affordable !!! I highly recommend. read more

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My friends and I happened upon this place on a little trip to Columbus and we loved it. The food was delicious. I wish we would have taken pictures but we started eating as soon as it got to the table. Between the 8 of us we tried most of the menu and everything was great. The service was 100/10. Emily was the sweetest. Will definitely return if we are in town. read more

I had never tried Argentinian food until Barroluco and I'm glad I got to experience the real deal here in Ohio! I use a power wheelchair and they were very attentive and helped me get in and seated. I loved the food and experience so much, I came again and they remembered me! read more

I left over 20 minutes ago, had a shot of Jameson at the oldest bar in Columbus next door, and I still have a party of flavors in my mouth!! Sooooo good!! Best empanada crust I have had (except in Brazil) and the plantains were cooked perfectly!! Loved every bite that touched my tongue!!!! read more

Barroluco - Carne Asada, empanadas,plantains, one delicious rib and the chimichurri and spicy creamy sauce were to die for!!Side salad, heeey!!! - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Ordered the sampler and it was great. Sauce had a good spice to it and flavor was tremendous. The rib was tender yet thoroughly cooked. Fries were crispy and hot yet still gave me a fulfilling potato infused bite. All the ingredients assimilated into some sort of inter-dimensional flavor force that is tough to be reckoned with. Great small patio seating area in the alley. Would recommend surely. read more

Barroluco - Sampler Best Deal - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great food! Me and my family went here yesterday for dinner and the food was delicious! Service was awesome! read more

Barroluco - Sampler - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Incredible Carne Asada, done perfectly. The food was fantastic here, I would highly recommend. read more

Barroluco - Carne Asada - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Such good food!!!!! I had a chicken empanada and my fiancé has a really good steak sandwich. (Their signature sandwich). I met the owner, very sweet person. I will come back time and time again everytime I'm in the area. Highly rec!!! Very clean space too. read more

Barroluco - Chicken Empanada - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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OMG amazing. Best new find in Columbus and great service. The food was mind blowing and reminded of us Costa Rica, but imagine the most delicious version. read more

Barroluco - Comfort Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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