Barrachina

If you come here stick to the Pina colada drinks!!! Read more and you’ll find out why. Let’s start with the outside, gorgeous exterior, great photo opportunities. We walked inside and waited for the hostess. We debated whether on grabbing drinks to go vs enjoying drinks at the bar but it was crowded. After waiting a couple of minutes at the to go bar we decided to dine in. Service was still slow at the dining area and the waitress made a comment that she would not be able to greet our table anytime soon since she had other tables. We were there for almost 20minutes or so before we were able to place our order. Eventually she greeted our table and she was fairly pleasant. Of course we ordered Pina coladas which were absolutely delicious. My homegirl is a slow drinker and surprisingly she finished her drink before me! The tostones with pollo and plantanos with mariscos were decent. It lacked flavor but for the price and how hungry we were at that moment we still ate it.

We tried their famous piña coladas—they were good, though I was hoping for a thicker, creamier texture. The appetizers were solid overall, but the standout was definitely the stuffed plantains. They were packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. A tasty start to the meal in a lively atmosphere.

The Original Home of the Pina Colada, this restaurant didn't disappoint. A great lively atmosphere set the stage for a great dining experience. Our appetizers were served hot and fresh and arrived in a timely manner. Our entrees arrived just as we were finishing our appetizers, perfect timing. The fish was perfectly cooked and the pork chops were seasoned to perfection. A great dining experience with a touch of history.

Went to the infamous place that claims to have invented the piña colada! The wait for a table of 4 was about 15minutes. Food was good and the atmosphere was nice. It should for sure be on your list when in Old San Juan. Bonus: we were traveling with a baby, therefore it’s also a good place if you are traveling with family.

We had a great experience at Barrachina! Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome right away. The atmosphere was beautiful, with both indoor and outdoor seating options that really captured the charm of Old San Juan. We started with the Puerto Rican sampler appetizer — it was on the smaller side but absolutely delicious, especially the sauce. The piña coladas were finally not overly sugary like you sometimes find — they had amazing flavor and were perfectly balanced. Our shrimp and chicken platters came out quickly and were fresh and tasty. Overall, Barrachina was the perfect quick stop during our visit to Old San Juan — highly recommend!