First of the great smile and greeting we received from Karina (I hope I didn't misspell her name) was a great way to be greeted. She was very polite and friendly as well as our server Jafet. The location was nice and clean, not too loud when we got in (thankfully). The silver wears were cleaned but not polished so it looked unappealing until wiped. Drinks- were very light on the rum. The taste of my Long Island tasted like lemon/lime juice. The Datelis was very tasty. Wrapped in bacon with a honey glaze and goat cheese below to give it another wonderful taste. Octopus- came rested on a few sliced potatoes which was a very interesting addition. To me it needed a lil more lime to remove some of the freshness on there but it was well cooked and the Aoli it was served with tasted really nice. The potato's were bland they just added some paprika to it which really didn't give it any justice Salmon with lentils and a side of rice- flavor is really nice well seasoned. The salmon still needed more lime either when preparing or during the cooking because the freshness of it was on the inside. The lentils had a few hard/not fully cooked few in the batch. Other than that great meal. The white rice was kind of bland there was no or maybe really little salt to it when cooking. Salmon and shrimp risotto- tasted good. The salmon once again had a very fishy taste which once again is a sign of need lime or lemon. Overall experience was wonderful and very nice. My only down was the need for lemon or lime on everything. read more

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It's a really pretty spot and the ambiance is amazing. We had a lovely table outside. The food was pretty but not very good. Not a lot of flavor. The drinks were sweet and well poured. I wish they used more seasoning. read more

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You're ink-credibly delicious! Highlights: * Grilled Octopus * Mixed Drinks * Plenty of Tapas Review: I had high expectations because of the price point and location of the restaurant. The croquetas de Jamón Serrano had a tasty filling, but the outer layer was too mushy, which threw off the texture. The highlight of the day was definitely the Pulpo à la Gallega. It was perfectly grilled, with a smoky flavor elevated by the romesco sauce. The potato puree was a nice complement to the octopus, which balanced the dish. I would like to come back to try their other drinks and dishes. Rating: 8/10 Croquetas de Jamón Serrano Pulpo A La Gallega read more

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10/10 Miguel was amazing. Food was very good service was even better. He helped us chose all of our food

Good tasting tostada with a variety of sandwiches to select from. Staff is friendly and speak English, ample seating available

Tanil was so gracious and made perfect recommendations ! Everyone from the host to the servers was kind and the food was brilliant. Get the salads! read more

Service 1/10 Ambiance 5/10 Food ?/10 don't know. we never got what we ordered and had to leave because we were attending a conference and had waited more than 1 hour to get served. Waiting more would have made us miss our pre- registered sessions. I don't think it may have been the server's fault. The owner should have more staff on hand when there's a conference next door because they know they will obviously get very busy. The hostess who sat us also took our order and then went to make our salad. There were 2 of us and we both ordered a regular salad with no protein; not that hard. After over 1 hour of waiting we went up to ask her if we could take it to go. She then informed us that she had not started making it. So we left read more

We stopped by several other places nearby to grab different cocktails/ apps and, overall, this was our favorite. It had a lot of options and everything we had was good. The server we had was really friendly but also easily distracted by other tasks (one of our items never came to the table and we were also waiting a while after our check to get our takeout bag and validation). Food was tasty! We ordered (ranked by table favs): 1-Risotto with mushrooms (not on menu but they added some truffle oil) 2- Patatas Bravas 3- Picaña steak (we loved the crispy truffled home fries that came with this) 4-Chipirones en salsa verde (this meal wasnt bad. It was very very light and buttery, and I just go toward bolder flavors Cocktails we had were good as well read more

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Really tasty food! The service was maybe a little slow but I had plenty of time so I was ok to have things come out at a bit more leisurely pace. The interior is very pretty with big ceilings and lots of natural light. read more

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I asked for an avocado toast. I received something with bacon and turkey ( I took it to go so I didn't discover until later), no avocados anywhere. The lettuce in my "toast" was brown. It was awful. read more

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Very hungry after a long travel day and this place was within walking distance. Fast friendly service. Food was okay Great menu but food quality was average at best.. Pulpo was hot, but Very chewy, odd pairing wrapped around a cold potato salad. Sardines: good fish, very mild but too heavy on the vinegar. (My fav dish of the evening) Calamari. Fried, hot with a lemony aioli. Pretty good read more

I was disappointed with the paella. I'd read mixed reviews on it, but still had hopes it was good. Unfortunately, my experience matched the negative reviews. It didn't taste like paella at all. It had no flavor. It was something I have done way better at home. I don't recommend it. Also, the octopus was different this time. It was chopped into small bits and over a bed of potato salad. Not Pulpo a la Gallega like the menu states. The picanha steak was excellent, though. read more

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Place very nice atmosphere including live musician. Food was excellent regarding flavors, but food took way too long to be serve. Some of our partie of 5 were serve within reasonable time but two who ordered Paella, were advised it takes an hour, in eality took over 1. 5 hrs even after complaining to the Manager, who tried to explain and accommodate as much he was able. Extra appetizers or drinks is not what lwas lookin for, but our main course meal. Overall timing was not acceptable. Thank you to both, Manager Abimale and John our waiter, we'll go again hopping to have a wonderful dinner. Oh. by the way, they servevte Best "Croquetas de Jamon" ever tried. read more

Barullo Taberna Española - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Excellent food and ambience. Our server Christoper was amazing. Food came out quickly! Don't hesitate to try this place. We would definitely come back. read more

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This was a lovely night out. I visited with a group of about 13 people, and we had an absolute blast. We decided to order a variety of tapas and cocktails to share, and it turned out to be the perfect way to enjoy this restaurant. Every single appetizer we tried was fantastic--so much so that I completely forgot to take pictures of the food! We sampled nearly every appetizer on the menu, and not a single one disappointed. The cocktails and beers were equally impressive, making the evening all the more delightful. The attentive staff ensured we had everything we needed, and their service added to the positive experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious, with a prime location that makes it easy to visit. I'm already looking forward to my next trip back--this place is a must-try for anyone looking for amazing tapas and a great atmosphere! read more

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The ambiance, the food, the drinks, and the service are all excellent at Barullo Taberna Espanola! This is a standard tapas restuarant, but with additional apps and entrees to select as well. My friend and I came here TWICE during our 5-day adventure in Puerto Rico last week. What brought us back for seconds??? It was the papaya salad of all things! That salad has completely raised the bar in my book for any salad I eat going forward for the rest of my life. It's just that good. It's the new baseline, and let me tell you, the baselne is HIGH! This salad has mixed greens, a well-prepared prociutto or something similar, red onions, feta cheese, tomatoes, and the star of the show, carmelized papaya! It's a showstopper! The second time we came, we each ordered it with shrimp, which was an excellent choice. Aside from that, we had the manchego cheese plate, garlic butter shrimp, and the meatballs. Everything was good! I highly recommend Barullo and look forward to returning the next time I'm in San Juan! read more

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Great ambiance and location! Located in a lovely fun spot especially during the holidays. I love the tapas style dinner and tried multiple dishes including the pizzetas and patatas bravas. My favorite thing was the Serrano and manchego pizzeta- perfect amount of garlic, cheese, and sweet peppers on a thin crust. The vegetarian paella took a good amount of time and wasn't super spicy but was presented beautifully and the staff were kind enough to give us a side of hot sauce. I appreciate the vegetarian option!! read more

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Barullo is an absolute gem in San Juan. From the first bite, it's clear this place takes flavor seriously. The Cubano was outstanding--perfectly pressed, loaded with rich, savory layers, and balanced so every bite hit just right. The ricotta tostada was equally impressive: creamy, fresh, and beautifully composed. And the coffee? Just as memorable. Both the macchiato and latte were delicious--smooth, well-balanced, and clearly made with care. Everything we tried felt thoughtful, comforting, and elevated all at once. Barullo is the kind of café that makes you want to come back immediately and bring friends with you. read more

Awful service. In fact, after one hour of waiting (with tables available) we decided to leave. Personnel seem to operate without supervision and at their own space. I tried this restaurant about one month ago for a business lunch and the food was average. Went today with my wife and will NEVER be back. Lots of options in San Juan Puerto Rico, there is no need for the aggravation, high prices and poor service. read more

Oh my god. This place is incredible. You ABSOLUTELY HAVE to come here if you want good seafood at a reasonable price. The octopus is cooked to LITERAL perfection!! The bartender was willing to make a special drink because I wanted passionfruit. 12/10 would recommend read more

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Hoy día de Los Padres llegamos al restaurante con mi familia de 18 personas, tuvimos que esperar un poco, pero, valió la pena ya que la comida fue muy buena. El restaurante tiene un buen ambiente familiar y nos brindaron un servicio de excelencia. Los felicito por tener en su grupo de trabaja a Ashdel, su servicio fue excelente y siempre pendiente a la mesa y servir lo que necesitaramos. Ashdel te agradecemos el trato que nos brindaste en el día de hoy junto con tu compañero Carlos. Gracias, read more

Omg first time trying this place and sadly the last. They had a flamenco show very loud could not talk over the loud music. The calamari was horrible tasted frozen not fresh. Then we got a big paella to share we had to return it, had no flavor and meat tasted old. They took it back they tasted it and they agreed it had no flavor. They told us they didnt have the broth they usually add to it and it was bland. The check was still 70 bucks for nothing horrible food horrible experience. Do not eat here!!!! read more

When I arrived, Fernando greeted me.He was so professional, great attitude and had a smile. Ricardo was my server on Saturday night and he was an excellent server, suggesting items and being of service. on Mother's Day, Yadiel was our server. super nice, professional and although the place was packed and a little slow being that it was Mother's Day, he was still available and willing to help and make our dinner a special one, which he succeeded in doing. Omar,Yadiel and Ricardo are all examples of great servers. Fernando being the first person to greet you is superb. Food as usual was great, I will definitely return. read more

How does a restaurant go from great to meh in 3 steps: 1) slowest kitchen ever 2) not enough staff so super slow service 3) make a paella so greasy and devoid of socarrat, your broken heart will bleed on the table. And so this happened. Not even crowded, I had the wonderful server I had the first time I visited. Lovely guy. Not a lot of people. Not a lot of service either. Ordered stuffed piquillos that never came. The cheese and charcuterie board was as expected. Poor guy said "we just don't have the manpower" and of course we waited 25 minutes before we were even served. The paella was grossly over oiled with no socarrat (I should know paellas, I make them). What a pity. It's such a cool place. But they are going downhill and don't even care. Barely any people, and service was slower than molasses. Without any sweetness. The manager must be pitiful not to prepare to offer better alternatives knowing they are running low on manpower. Too bad. read more

The food was amazing! Drinks with friends--We ordered (1) the seafood paella (2) pulpo (3) coquette de jamon (4) hanger steak Live DJ and def a vibe. Will be back :) read more

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Customer service is good! That's it, food timing sucks, beef temperature so fucked up! If I ever come back I will not order nothing but drinks! Although they fucked up my drink read more

One of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. Went with my family and some friends. Amazing food and service was top notch. We ordered several tapas: - bread with tomato spread and olive oil - fried calamari - piquillo peppers stuffed with blood sausage - patatas bravas - grilled octopus - serrano croquettes - ham and cheese platter - coca (spanish pizzeta) - roasted eggplant - cheese pizza and pasta for the kids And to drink we got a bottle of wine and a pitcher of white sangria. Everything was delicious and worth ordering a 2nd time, especially the patatas bravas, eggplant, and octopus. For dessert we ordered churros which were very good and a manchego flan (interesting and good, but I prefer the manchego flan at Casa Manolo in Santurce). This is a must try restaurant. One I will certainly come back to. read more

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Disaster. The fig with bacon was overcooked to a crisp beyond edible. The chorizo a la grill were equally bad. Plus it had peanuts on top? WTF?? Finally the paella was not edible. The seafood description on the menu and the production of the final product were two vastly different this. Seafood? Nada. Service was slow and had to chase done waiter constantly. Whoever runs this joint think again. It's just plain bad read more

Barullo Taberna Española - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The restaurant is very trendy and in a great location. The vibe is bright and vibrant. That's about where the positives end. We dined here for brunch. The menu is mediocre...we both ended up ordering sandwiches. Pretty basic. Our waiter was kind but not attentive. I asked for more water and he took a glass off of a random tray and gave it to me. We ordered coffee when he first took our order and it arrived as we were about to leave - after we had eaten our food. Needless to say, there are so many other options at the T-Mobile center. This place should really up their game.. read more

We visited Distrito T-Mobile because it was convenient to our hotel on our first night, and Barullo's menu spoke to us. We were there at an off time so I don't have much to say on ambiance, but the restaurant has a lot of open space where you can view some of the kitchen from your table. They offer both inside and outside seating. The food was good, not great. The best item was the honey garlic sweet potatoes that came with the chicken. Service was quick but it was largely empty, and our server didn't engage much with us. Overall Barullo was a reasonable option but didn't stand out in any significant way. read more

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The serving team is exceptional! However, the extreme dysfunction between the reception staff and kitchen make it impossible to rate this any higher. Long, long wait for food, raw chicken on our chicken Caesar salad, and didn't catch it until we left that we were still charged for it. My error. Lots of opportunities to improve here, but didn't see anyone that appeared to be leading the staff. And to reiterate, the serving team are all stars! read more

We wanted to stay close to the hotel & this was the prefect option as it was walkable distance. We came in & were seated outside , drinks to start we tried the Red sangria it was good nice taste. Appetizer had the Shrimp Al Ajillo, strong garlic taste a bit on the spicy side but good. Main dishes I had the Short rib w mashed yuca instead of potatoes , short rib was delicious but a bit too much on the fatty parts, yuca mash was very good hubby had the Campo paella small plate , I gotta say it was very good. Dessert we caved in & tried the Flan, the flan saved them wow it was just the right amount of sweetness to end the meal nice touch w the Oats & almonds. Nice place inside but u have a whole other world outside so the service suffers since it seems not enough servers, our app we ordered first but got it last they basically forgot about it or so it seemed, hubby's paella although very good came out first like by a good 15 minutes & was warm not hot, they at least didn't charged us for the Shrimp since we'll we got our food & drinks & were practically done before they brought out the shrimp. I'd said the Flan saved them because it really was amazing , our food over all was very good but the service needs improvement or maybe they were short handed? we waited too long for everything from the food to the check, the waitress were nice & attentive but seemed like they totally needed some extra hands on deck. Overall we had a good meal it was worth the try. read more

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Food was okay. Service is not great. They forgot my drink order, even after reminding. -the entrance is in the T-Mobile area - they give you bottle water when u ask for water. It's Dasani. read more

Sabado 25 de junio de 2022 fuimos a este restaurante ubicado en el Distrito T Mobile en San Juan. Como siempre fuimos de almuerzo. La decoración, el ambiente y el trato es espectacular. Es un buen lugar para ir a tapiar claro está en grupo o con tu pareja. Pedimos dos tragos y estaban súper. El menú para el plato fuerte no es muy variado. Se pidió un sándwich pavo y aguacate con papas salteada y estaba bueno. Yo mi parte pedi la paella de mariscos aquí tengo que decir que no me gusto. Son amante de paellas de mariscos y aquí se colgaron. Había que buscar el la paellera los mariscos, no tenía sabor a mar y media quemada por los bordes. En este reglon de paellas tienen que mejorar bastante por que para mi no pasó la prueba. read more

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We were staying at Aloft for one night, got in late, and needed something to eat in the room. Got some sandwiches from here. Went back the next morning for more sandwiches before our flight. Maybe this is vacation brain talking, but I loved all of it. Had a Cubano and El Barullo for dinner. And they were just hitting the spot. The bread is perfect and really made the sandwiches. El Barullo was very salty on account of the cured meats, but was so satisfying. Went back for breakfast. I wanted to try their mallorca with ham and cheese and it was definitely hitting. Very greasy, but that's how it should be. And the pavo y aguacate might've been the best out of everything. I can almost taste it right now. I mean, just look at that midsection. That bacon doesn't lie. The coffees were very good also. I'd love to come here for a real meal, it just wasn't in the cards this time. read more

Barullo Taberna Española - Pavo y aguacate, mallorca, americano, macchiato - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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We tried the garlic shrimp, arugula salad and beef rib. One word- delicioso! I wish my mouth was bigger. read more

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We reserved based on web reviews yet when we got to the place, it wasn't as appealing from an esthetic perspective. We decided to stay anyhow as we had others meeting us. Boy was the food and service by Hector 5 stars!!!! We ended up staying more than 5 hours and from 6 people grew to a group of 13. Hector was awesome, extremely knowledgeable about the menu and so accommodating. I would refresh the looks inside to be more warm and inviting as this is a place we would come eat, over and over. read more

Don't come hungry to Barullo. The service is severely deficient. It took 45 to 60 minutes just to get some simple tapas. And when we finally did, the patatas bravas were cold. That's not so surprising given how cold it is inside the restaurant. Plus the chorizo al vino had a scattering of sausage, five or six slices only. It wasn't tasty either. I would recommend finding another Spanish restaurant in San Juan (there are many), or visit another establishment in the Distrito area of the convention center. read more

We enjoyed our experience at Barullo! Both the grilled hanger steak and Papaya & Queso de Cabra salad were amazing. The one thing I wish we had known to partake in is their wine wall - you purchase a pay card then can try different wines by the ounce on your own. Highly recommend trying this place! read more

Barullo Taberna Española - Papaya y Queso de Cabra Ensalada - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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A must! The food is amazing and the drinks are the best!!! The staff is simply amazing! read more

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