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Barrachina

Iconic establishment known for claiming to invent the piña colada, a popular tropical cocktail, in 1963.

Tips from the community

A mashup of plantains, garlic, pork cracklings, and bacon shaped into a ball and topped with seafood, pork, chicken, or beef–that’s mofongo. It’s one of the island’s best dishes and can be found on many plates as a versatile base or a side dish for fish and other meat dishes. The possibilities of mofongo are endless. Try some at Barrachina or El Jibarito; they’re considered some of the best bites of mofongo. 

briari 3 years ago

Barrachina is restaurant in Old San Juan that is recommended by the locals. Some tourists say they were recommended by taxi drivers as well. The place has a very cool old Spanish style with vibrant colors and plants which makes it a nice place to eat. The food is obviously delicious and the drinks here are good too. The Pina Colada seems to be a hit here.

loulianavoelker 3 years ago

Barrachina Guides

  • Best Restaurants in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

    loulianavoelker (Louliana Voelker)
    If you can only go to one place in Puerto Rico, come to Old San Juan. I think it is one of my favorite places I have ever visited in my entire life. Old San Juan might be one of my favorite places I have visited. Every house is painted in a different vibrant color with accents of white that outline the building. It is an entirely walkable area with cute stone streets. The food is unexplainably amazing. One of my favorite meals was a plate of fish with rice and some mini guava and cheese empanadas on the size. There are also these breads I used to get at the bakery called "Cafeteria Mallorca" in the morning. It was always busy and loved by the locals. The whole area is surrounded by the ocean which makes it even more beautiful. I could go on forever about this amazing place but no description will ever do it justice. If you ever go to Puerto Rico and can only visit one place, come to Old San Juan. Here are some of the best restaurants to eat at in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. You won't be disappointed!

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  • 19 of the Best Things to Do in San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rico is a stunning island, and for American travelers it’s a no-passport-necessary paradise. Like much of the Caribbean, San Juan and its surrounding regions have beaches and waterfalls galore. The local cuisine is rooted in African, indigenous Taino, and European foodways and features plenty of fresh seafood, pork, plantains, rice, beans, and most importantly: […]

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