I walked in an hour before closing (don't recommend doing pls), they were hesitant but ended up…read morefinding a table for 6 of us including a 2 year old. the workers were definitely so sweet. The vibes were nice in the place music was okay as well. The food was bomb!! everyone enjoyed their plates and so did i!! i was scared it would be a tourist trap but nope its so worth it!! The salmon was soo good, so was the Churrasco and the mofongo 10/10. it's a very cute dinner spot or even for drinks. i found it pretty afternoon:)

Why we chose Barrachina? They offered bag storage which we desperately needed so we could hang out…read morein the beautiful city of old San Juan. Izeya was our server, and looked absolutely uninterested in his job. Was quick to take our order and food arrived within 15 mins of ordering. Chicken Mofongo ($18), Shrimp Mofongo, and Pork Mofongo was what was ordered by the group. Food was ok, but the Pork Mofongo was the worst dish on the table. Pork chunks were dry, extremely chewy and had no seasoning whatsoever. The bar area also smelt of fermented/decaying fruits - that extremely unwelcoming and unpleasant smell. No beers on tap either. Overall, pretty disappointing experience. No wonder they have to incentivize you with bag storage, because no ones coming here for the food!

Views food and drinks all made it a perfect new years dinner…read more Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned and the drinks were made to keep you wanting more. A gem of a place for sure.

I stopped by around 4 PM and had a pretty underwhelming experience overall. We lucked out…read moretiming-wise -- it wasn't too busy when we arrived, but by the time we left, the place was packed. For a buffet-style setup, the variety left a lot to be desired. The number of dishes being passed around was minimal, and the salad bar was nothing to write home about. Nothing really stood out or made me feel like I was getting my money's worth. Bottom line: skip it. The value just isn't there for what you're paying. I'd look elsewhere for a better experience at a comparable price point. My waitress was not impressive-she explained nothing, never offered or asked if we wanted more potatoes, yuca fries or plantains and had to be ran down for refills - even though it was not busy. The dessert was the only star within my experience.

Really good rotisserie chicken with rice and delicious ass beans!…read moreWe ate here three times in a week! We also had the sweet potato and the breadfruit; also good, but the rive and beans and half/ quarter chicken, was my favorite! The chicken broth is also good! The service is friendly. The year have indoor and outdoor seating and the air conditioner is on and pumping! Simple good and affordable food!

Delicious food at a reasonable price. I had the roasted chicken, yellow rice and sweet plantains…read more All cooked to perfection. My husband and I both got the combo with a drink and the total for us together was just over $25

This place is overpriced for what you get. The "all you can eat" buffet is misleading since the…read morebreaded shrimp is one portion. I tried the chicken parmesan and it was hard, while most of the buffet food lacked seasoning. The staff was friendly, but the bathrooms were poorly maintained. Overall, very disappointing.

There were roaches crawling on the salad bar. I walked by and the lady cleaning smashed two of them…read morequickly before she anyone saw and put them in a napkin. And the food. Oh my god. I'm not saying the food was bad. But it wasn't good. We paid $20 a person for "all you can eat". But is it really "all you can eat" if the food is inedible. My partner seemed to like it. I tried everything that I could stomach but I left there nauseous. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because the waitress wan nice.

I stayed here for 3 nights the week of July 6, 2026. I upgraded to an ocean front room and due to…read morehaving a high floor it felt like I was on a cruise because I only saw water when I looked out. You had to go to your balcony and look down to see the beach and the pool area. The hotel was super bright and clean and the front desk staff checked me in quickly. My room wasn't immediately ready but I received a wristband for amenities and went to have lunch. After checking in, I changed and went to the pool bar for a couple hours. The female who worked the pool bar was excellent but the guys were so inattentive that many went a while without drinks. They were too busy watching the soccer game on TV. They were so focused on the game that numerous attempts to wave them down went unnoticed. When I arrived I checked my suit case with the bell stand. When picking up my bag it took forever. I am not sure why the bell stand is so far from where they keep the bags. The lobby bar was excellent and I spent each night there for a bit having drinks and socializing with other guests. Although the hotel was great, I feel like I was out and about in PR more and did not take full advantage of the amenities considering how much I paid for the room. Although I would absolutely stay here again, I will probably stay somewhere different next time so I am not paying for amenities I won't use.

Decided to utilize my Marriott points and booked a 6 day stay at this Marriott Hotel. When walking…read moreinto the hotel you notice how massive the lobby is and how roomy it feels. This hotel has an attached casino and it is very large with tables and digital machines. You have choices of cabana rooms or rooms overlooking the ocean. I chose the ocean view with patio. The room was very large and the bed and pillows were comfy. I really like the pillows not too fluffy, soft, or hard. The housekeepers were the best given how large the room was and how they have to deal with sand tracked into the room. They mopped everyday and ensured the tile was spotless. I also chose to use points to get the breakfast every morning and I am glad I did that breakfast if bought separate would run $40 a day, but with the selection you had would still be worth it. Everything was fresh and so good. I fell for the Puerto Rican Farina type cream of wheat and the corn type cream of wheat. I also enjoyed how the hotel had designated employees who would carry your beach chair to a spot and dig an umbrella into sand for you at no charge. If you have a rental car the hotel has covered parking and the hotel covers the parking fee included in price of room. There is a gem outside the hotel and that's the hotel gelato bar. This is the best gelato I have ever tasted. The raspberry and lemon combination I picked was heavenly. The lemon hit your taste bud joyfully and I wanted more! I could go on about the hotel but I hope the pictures capture the rest. This is a good vacation hotel to pick.

My first visit, a cozy place and very good prices, clean and easy to park and good customer service…read moreand a wide variety of breakfasts, 100% recommended

Thank you I was on vacation and needed some food. Great place great people and great price. Felt…read morelike I was in my grandmas kitchen.

Lots of negative reviews, so I decided to try it for myself. This is not a bad restaurant. The…read moresalad bar was fresh and had multiple options (see my photos). It was not as expansive as Fogo de Chão, but most people come to a Brazilian steakhouse for the meats. The lobster bisque was excellent. We had a variety of meats and they were all very good. The filet mignon and the pork ribs were outstanding. Service was good, and our waiter checked on us regularly. The restaurant was clean, and not overcrowded. It's not a Michelin three star steakhouse, but for $60 you get an excellent meal and there's certainly no reason to go home hungry

Good = Salad bar (fresh veggies, lobster bisque and other great veggie, fruit and salami options…read moreGreat = Our waitress Elizabeth was fantastic! So friendly, so efficient, so welcoming Great = the flank steak...really tender and flavorful The rest was just so so. The hubs has wanted to try this for a while, so check that off the list!

Aleli is a cute, stylish spot located in the Royal Sonesta Hotel. We came for dinner and were…read moreseated right away. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and not only gave great menu recommendations but also shared a few local gems nearby to check out -- super helpful! We started with the crab alcapurrias, which were a definite highlight -- crispy, flavorful, and highly recommended. For the main, we had the fish, which came with a side of mashed plantains. Both were very tasty and well-prepared. The prices were a bit on the higher side, but the quality and service made it a worthwhile experience. A lovely place for a nice dinner with a touch of local flavor.

I had the breakfast buffet, a few times instead of the smaller club room's breakfast buffet. To my…read moresurprised it was not that much better. Made to order omelets, fruit station, bread station, bagel & fixings station, waffle & pancake station, dessert station, and oatmeal station. A very elaborate buffet & at $25 is a great deal. (Personally I prefer Alambique heaper and near by)

Staying at the hotel above and on our way back in, they captured us with the live music! The…read moreambiance and music won us to stop for a desert before calling it a night. It was a little rocky service wise... We sat for a while with absolutely zero acknowledgment. Not even a quick greet. Enough to where we considered just getting up and calling it a night. There were 6 guests at the bar... and at one point, 7 staff members behind the bar avoiding our direction. It was silly to watch. We held in though for a few more minutes and added in the tropical crème brulee. Presentation was great, but taste wasn't amazing. Not the crispy top layer we were looking for and more of a thicker tapioca base. The music really wins this place. Maybe the dinner items are a better choice. If you're in the mood for a little live music, great to just sit back and relax.

We found this place at the port located inside the Marriott upstairs. We sat at the bar and tried…read moretheir local beer Medalla. It was fresh and light. They had free WiFi and it was beautiful inside. We will try something from their food menu on our next trip. The chicken nachos looked delicious!

This is the restaurant you'll be eating at if breakfast is included in your stay. They have a…read morepretty nice selection for breakfast. They have an omelette/egg station, pastries, fruit, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cereal, and yogurt. There was a rotation of French toast, biscuits, gravy, and hard boiled eggs. I had an omelette and potatoes every morning plus pastries, fruit, and yogurt. Most days I was able to skip lunch or have a little snack before dinner. The dinner/lunch menu is the same no matter what time you go and has a pretty limited selection. They were able to put chicken on my plantain nachos instead of the beef. Everything was warm when it arrived. We were there before during and after hurricane Fiona, so the service was extremely slow during lunch and dinner. I'm not sure how common this is because of the circumstances. There are also not very many tables inside if you go to lunch/dinner during bad weather. They did seat a few people in the breakfast area but I'm not sure how common this is. Basically, during and after the hurricane everyone staying at the hotel had to eat meals here. There was a couple other restaurants open after, but they didn't have running water.

Even at the 75% limit of normal capacity, the restaurant is extremely understaffed. If they bussed…read morethe tables more quickly, the wait in line to be seated would be much shorter. And, the restaurant still does a poor job of cooking the bacon on the buffet line. The scrambled eggs are extremely over-cooked. They would be more bearable if salsa was available, but the restaurant does not provide any. The omelette line is very long and moves slowly. It's a difficult tradeoff because the Sheraton San Juan Hotel and Casino has a much better breakfast but the location is not nearly as good as Old San Juan.