"I had a fantastic experience at Barcelona Bistro Bar! The food was absolutely delicious, the…read moreservice was excellent, and the ambiance was perfect. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!"

Everything was super tasty. We had great service. Next time we'll sit in the bar area, cool…read moreatmosphere.

This restaurant is amazing!! I was there on a Wednesday evening with 3 other people. We sat out…read moreback on the pation. It was absolutely beautiful. It was a warm day and there were 4 fans helping circulate the air. There was also a small stage where a lovely woman sang a mix of Spanish and English songs. She was fantastic! The food was amazing! All of us got different dishes and we all loved them! I got the Ropa Vieja en Lata which was delicious!! It's served in a can that they opened table aide with a short history of lesson as to why. It was a great experience! The reat of the table got the Vaca Frita, the Cuban sandwich, and the Pescado Crujiente. Everyone raved about their food. I'll definitely be back to try their whole menu!

What a joke of a place!! Totally regret taking a taxi here ...what a waste of money!…read more Firstly, the person at the check in stand was horrible! And turned even worse and angry when I said I wanted a table as opposed to the offers bar. Not sure why these hosts at restaurant take such issue with a single person wanting a table rather than be crammed into a bar seat and then receive mediocre service from the bartenders! So I was told I had to wait 20 minutes. When they came to get me, guess where they sat me...in the bar!! WTAF?? Yes it was on a table, a broken table, unclean and sticky, but still in the bar in a crowded spot. As expected, zero service! I had to wait to even be greeted and when finally greeted...all I got was "what do you want to order?"! No help, no introduction, no hello or welcome! I was trying to figure out the menu and the bartender offered nothing! Said he would come back and then just disappeared! After about 10 minutes I chose to leave! What a mess! Maybe it's good...but I don't know and won't ever. I'll just go to a mom and pop place another night!

Of course the place to look for an amazing meal is the back corner of a nondescript industrial area…read morewarehouse but HERE IT IS!! So glad I went out of my to look for this place. Chorizo Arepas were outstanding!! The owners were very welcoming and it's kinda kitchy in ambiance but it works. Would love to have this place near our house, it slaps hard!!! Find this place! You won't regret it!

The people were really great.food was delicious from an unassuming strip…read moreStore front .Worth the stop

I had a summer Friday off and decided today was the day that I tried this restaurant!…read more I am so happy I did, I had a late lunch and was the only one in the place, everyone I encountered was kind helpful. I looked at the menu but already knew I was ordering a Cuban sandwich. They had many favors of Jarritos I was happy before I even got food! I got an amazing sandwich with pork and cheese, and enough for 2 servings. I really felt like I was in Miami where I had my somewhat authentic in the US Cuban. They had a huge take out business, that means the folks working in the offices around them approve. I did not try any of the side dishes, but that is a reason to go back. The location was easy to get to with easy parking, the staff was friendly and make you feel like family. This is a bit of out of the way for me, but I will be back.

You know it's legit when they are offering money orders. My husband got the Cuban, I got the Ropa…read moreVieja. The Ropa Vieja was excellent. Very flavorful and tasted fresh. The rice and beans were a little bland but well cooked. The Cuban came out fast, but the cheese hadn't really melted at all. The flavors all felt a little rushed, pre-packaged, even. The restaurant is very simple, and features a store of Latin goodies in the back. We will definitely visit again to try the empanadas.

Pupusas here are HORRIBLE--there are no authentic pupusas here! The sauce for the pupusas was…read morebasically water. They messed up our order and still wanted us to pay for something we didn't even bother eating because it wasn't what we ordered. The waiters here don't know anything about hospitality or good customer service. On top of that, nothing was clean. There were crumbs of food everywhere (on the table, menus, and seats), as if nothing had been cleaned. P.S. They already include their tips in the bill.

I am in love with this place, so glad that Lexington has a pupuseria!!…read more I came in for dinner with my husband and my mom a few weeks ago. I love Honduran food and it's not always easy to find. I was craving the pollo con tajadas dish. It is a fried half-chicken over plantains all topped with shredded cabbage and a delicious creamy sauce. I have had this dish in other cities and I was looking for it here in Lexington. I also love pupusas, and actually, I think I would absolutely love anything on the menu here. It is very flavorful and satisfying food. Check it out, you will not be disappointed. As a side note, the interior of the building is much nicer than the front!

Came here for a special occasion birthday dinner. There were three of us, which I think is the…read moreperfect number for tapas. We were welcomed warmly and seated at what I think is the very best table in the restaurant. It's the booth that feels like you're almost in your own private room. It kind of hugged us into our own little world and was perfect for a birthday dinner. Then there was Joel, the loveliest of servers. Fun, funny, knowledgeable about the food and just delightful. Joel gets five stars all by himself. We all started with the El Luchador cocktails. They were SPICY. Probably a touch too spicy for some people, but we loved them. Now, I'll be honest. When I first looked at the menu, I was concerned. I don't like goat cheese. I know, I know. I like ALL the other cheeses, just not goat cheese. And this is a goat cheese heavy menu. But I jumped to conclusions because there turned out to be plenty for me to eat. We started with the PAN CON TOMATE. Get this. It's amazing. It seems like it should be simple, but they've somehow elevated it to another level. SANDÍA CON MACHA. This is one of those dishes where you imagine someone in the kitchen putting these flavors together and asking, "Is this good?" And the answer is YES. ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS Y QUESO MURCIA AL' VINO. They were kind enough to keep my olives from mingling with the goat cheese. The olives I had were meaty and delicious. MEJILLONES CON VINO. My FAVORITE. The mussels were fantastic, but the fennel and that dreamy broth were what really did it for me. PULPO. I tried it. It was delicious. Eating octopus just freaks me out because they're so smart. This is not Mita's fault. This is between me and the octopus. TOSTADA DE CANGREJO. My second favorite thing of the night. A party-in-your-mouth situation. YUM. TACOS DE CORDERO. I didn't eat these, but the others in our party were very happy. BROCHETAS DE POLLO. By this point we were FULL, but these were still very good. Tender, nutty and just the right amount of kick. Overall, the flavors here are unexpected in the best possible way and clearly created by someone who really knows their stuff. If you're up for a culinary adventure, this is absolutely the place. And even if you're not particularly adventurous, there are plenty of delicious things here that can make a special night feel even more special. Fantastic food, fantastic service and a fantastic birthday dinner. And Joel, five stars. Sorry about the lack of photos.

Came in with friends to take advantage of the Chase Sapphire OpenTable benefit, and the entire…read moreexperience exceeded expectations. Our waitress was phenomenal--her recommendations were spot-on. The shrimp ceviche, Secreto de Ibérico, and tostones with guacamole were top recommendations. She also had impeccable timing, pacing everything perfectly so that plates complemented each other. The space itself is just as impressive--beautifully designed with thoughtful details throughout, like individual coat hangers at each booth. For dessert, the pastel de almendras was incredible--light and reminiscent of a tiramisu-style cake. A delicious ending to a wonderful meal!

This place was the place of the week as far as overall food, service and ambience…read more Beautiful decor and a busy place. We were place on 2nd floor with just a place for 1 family. Glad they got us in. Pork tacos Shrimp tacos Empanadas Guacamole Peruvian chicken Special margarita Modelo Papa's pork All was great especially the chicken, pricy but a lot The tacos were great. Definitely a place to stop in Lexington if you like Spanish cuisine!

Dropped in for a quick bite at lunch and was stunned by how good it was. They have a lunch special…read morethat is both affordable and outstanding. It comes with chips, a bowl of salsa, and three street‑size tacos. It also includes a dessert. Everything was simply outstanding. I plan on returning. The service was very good, and the atmosphere was nice and quiet since there weren't many people there. I will warn you that the dining area is quite small, so if you plan on going during a typically busy time, you may want to join the waitlist.

The last time I was here was 10 years ago and I am sorry to say that was a huge mistake on my part…read more Looks like I missed out on ten years of incredible food! We ordered the DATILES RELLENOS (Roasted stuffed dates with Capriole goat cheese wrapped in apple wood bacon topped with smoked honey and piquillo sauce.) Honestly I preferred them without the sauce, they were that good on their own! Beef Empanadas, were very rich and filling. CROQUETAS DE JAMON Ham croquettes served with a Chipotle Aioli sauce for dipping. Again, I thought the sauce was unnecessary but to each their own! Italian Flatbread (grilled chicken, basil, tomato, mozzarella, pesto and garlic infused olive oil). By the time this arrived I was groaning from too much food so I only had a bite. But I can confirm it was just as good the next day as it was when I ordered it. Definitely need to come back again - sooner than 2036!

Once again, I had the pleasure of eating at Mojito's. This is a go to for me. Always amazing. I…read moreordered the Pear Salad and some seafood croquettes. Yum! My friend ordered the Empanadas and a Cuban sandwich. I didn't get a picture of the Cuban sandwich but it looked amazing. She said both were great. Our server did an excellent job checking on us regularly but not too much. She kept our water filled when she noticed they were getting empty. The environment is cozy, with festive lights on the window between the main room and the closed in patio. There is always a buzz in the restaurant and if you live in the area, you will likely see someone you know here.

I mean, I have certainly been more times than my last review suggests. In fact, I definitely…read moresupported them with take out during COVID on more than one occasion. But I felt it was important to keep the reviews fresh and poppin, ya know? Anyway I tried the Chorizo con Bacon for the first time and it was really good, my only recommendation is to cook them just a tiny bit more, because i dont know about you but I cant handle undercooked bacon. My go to, the Cubano sandwich with sweet potato fries, is stellar as ever. You can never go wrong with this pick. Of course everything else is great, service, atmosphere, this is a jewel of the highlands neighborhood.

A longtime staple that continues to deliver!…read more The staff is always friendly, and that was especially evident during this visit when there was an issue with my dish. My wife and I ordered the same steak, prepared the same way--medium rare--but hers was incredibly tender while mine was unusually tough, sinewy, and difficult to cut, let alone chew. (those were my em dashes btw) After cutting into both steaks, it was clear they had been cooked properly, so this wasn't a kitchen issue. Sometimes a supplier simply sends an inconsistent cut of meat. What mattered was how the restaurant responded. The staff immediately offered several options: remove it from the bill, replace it, prepare another one to take home, or do whatever else was necessary to make sure I still had a great experience. That is the mark of a restaurant group that consistently "gets it" and truly understands its customers and community. The mezcal Old Fashioned is definitely worth trying if you enjoy a smoky drink. It isn't nearly as aggressively smoke-flavored as some of the "smoke box" Old Fashioneds served elsewhere. The mezcal gives it just the right amount of character and fits the restaurant's atmosphere perfectly. The beans, rice, and sauces were all excellent. The guacamole with plantain chips is practically a must-have. At this point, I've tried nearly the entire menu and have never regretted stepping outside my comfort zone. The next time you visit, try something you might not normally order and you may discover a new favorite. Kudos to the entire staff, especially Lisandra. And be sure to finish with the chocolate cake and ice cream!