Barrio BX

Barrio BX is a gem in the Bronx 🇵🇷🔥 I went with my brothers for the first time on a Saturday for lunch, and it did not disappoint. The food is authentic, flavorful, and clearly made with love, every bite hits. The rabo was insanely delicious, tender, rich, and cooked to perfection. From the atmosphere to the service, everything felt welcoming and full of Puerto Rican pride. It was my first time there, but definitely not my last. If you’re looking for real Puerto Rican cuisine done right, this is the spot. 💥This review is solely my opinion and reflects how my taste buds experienced this restaurant 😊

From the old location on Tremont Ave. to the 🆕️ location at the old Havana in Castle Hill, Barrio 🅱️✖️🇵🇷 is still the place to go for great Puerto Rican food, drinks, music, entertainment, staff, service, etc. It gives you that good restaurant lounge with great music vibes that celebrates Puerto Rican🇵🇷 culture & tradition, etc. It's still 1️⃣ of the best spots in the Bronx, NYC & I highly recommend & will continue to come here. Wepa❗️😎🍴🍛🍚🥩🍮🍹🎶🗽🇵🇷🌃

The staff was really sweet and the atmosphere is really pretty. I will say that I was sad, when the permit sandwich arrived the bread was a bit soggy. My family loved both the chicken and churros mofongos. I would definitely come back.

This was my first time here and I loved the ambiance and the vibes of the place. The DJ played music from my youth and contemporary music. The service was good and my waitress was very attentive to our needs. The food was fantastic. Normally when the food is good others serve small portions but that was not the case here. The food was tasty and good. Loved tit and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend Barrio BX

SIMPLY AMAZING! Everything was delicious and the service was on point. We’re from Kong Island, but will definitely visit again! Those pernil alcapurrias and bacalaitos were A+! Also tried the vegan sausage that were great.

No se ni por dónde comenzar. I’m so disappointed. I was craving a good sandwich so I proceeded and call this place to place an order. A bistec sandwich and then my boyfriend wanted some frituras (sorullitos, alcapurria and papa rellena). Besides that those 4 things were just $60 alone. When I tried the foos I was even more upset. The sorullitos was too sweet and had very little cheese, estaba ciegos, the relleno de papa, same, barely meat in it and on top of it very desabrido (no flavor). What was decent was the alcapurria even tho the size of them for the price is crazy but the taste was ok. Now the bistec sandwich, smh, my goodness, that was so disgusting, the meat was very hard, I said clearly no ketchup and they put mayo ketchup in it. I have to put a picture so you can see the presentation of it and see what I’m talking about. Not only the presentation of the sandwich but how it tasted. Sorry, I am born and raised in the island and this is not Puerto Rico flavor at all. As much as I love to stand and support my people I couldn’t eat at this place again, not even for free.

Great Experience from walking in to Leaving, Love the Atmosphere the Minute you walk in when we were greeted and Welcomed. The murials on the wall add to the Hispanic cultural Experience and the Food was excellently prepared and very good portions as well as being extremely delicious. The Live DJ played tunes from my favorite era of 80's & 90's. Parking was a little difficult because it's on a busy stretch of Castle Hill Avenue. This place is definitely worth the visit if you're in the area or just visiting definitely stop by you won't be disappointed. ENJOY....

Had a great time at Barrio Bx ..:Samantha the bartender was awesome - very attentive, friendly and our food was amazing. We had their pina coladas and damn, they know how to make them! We’ll definitely be back!!

Ambiance was there. We were there before the dinner rush. It's a little tight but I didn't mind. The music was good and so was the food. Service was a little slow but I wasn't in a rush. The decor was also really nice. I wish I would've stayed, the DJ was starting to play a good set. All in all, solid!

I have had Barrio BX bookmarked for a while. We were in the area and found parking spot so we decided to go in. We were seated quickly and our drinks came out pretty fast. No complaints at all on the drinks. FOOD: The food was amazing portion size was great and sharable depending on how much you eat. BACALAITOS: I love bacalaitos, they were served kinda like a pizza so we were a bit hesitant to taste them. So happy we got them, They were so good! Definitely a must try. SORULLITOS: We loved these just like Puerto Rico PERNIL: We loved the peril it was cooked to perfection, great portion. The Arroz Con Gandules was also really good. BISTEC Sandwich: The steak was cooked to perfection. Tostones with garlic sauce was so good. The restaurant did start to get a bit crowded around 6pm overall a great atmosphere with a DJ great drinks and even better food.

My friend raves about this place and both him and his husband say this is their go to spot for brunch. Yesterday they invited me to brunch and I honestly went for the French toast that my friend cant get enough of. When we arrived there was live music and there was a lot of people. The hostesses took a moment to get it together however once we were seated our waitress was on point. When the live musicians were not playing the dj played early 2000s R&B and Regetton. Now my friend did not lie the coquito French toast is the reason to go. I personally do NOT like coquito but this French toast is some of the best I have had at a brunch. Honestly all of the food was hot, fresh, and delicious and the portions were huge. I could not finish all my food. While my friend loves the rum punch I was not impressed. You could taste the strong cheap liquor. That may be a plus for some but honestly with the good comfort food I eat I did not need any alcohol. I liked the food enough I would go and even do takeout.

Was helping a friend in the area. They recommended this place based on someone telling them that the food was good. The food is very good! We happened to be there during lunch "special time". We chose the Criolla salad and rellenos de pap for appetizers. Salad was amazing, with baby greens, red onions and avocado. We chose the bacalao stew and the shrimp stew, with white rice and pink beans. The red peppers and onions sautéed insid the codfish and shrimp dish's, were fresh and you could feel the crunch. The general manager/host greeted us with a warm yet professional welcome. The Latin music playing in the background was perfect. The seating was comfy. Our server, Rafael was on point. He gave clear descriptions of all the foods we asked about. This place is worth the trip from Brooklyn! I will be back!

First time visiting the new space in Castle Hill after frequenting visits at the Throggs Neck location. I miss them being so close to home but I am happy to say that they have continued cooking good food and serving yummy drinks. The volume of the music can get a bit overwhelming so if thats not for you come visit weekdays and off peak hours. The new place is much bigger and open. Lots of natural light. The service is straightforward and warm. Staff is always eager to answer any questions. The fact that I was able to recognize staff from the Throggs Neck location leads me to believe that employees truly enjoy working there. Kudos to the management for creating an environment like that. At times the food has been slightly over salted on my past visits .... But this last visit everything was perfect. I also noticed that the pernil portion seemed smaller than in the past. I cant wait to visit them again!

Always a great vibe, a great time, and the food is AWESOME! The drinks are on point, and great music! The chicharrón de pollo sin hueso! Yo, it is perfection, crunchy, juicy, and a good sized portion. Los tostones, que delicioso. The servers are attentive and friendly and check in often to make sure all is well.

Food is great, beautiful fun resturant. Amazing art work. They have a great DJ's spinning the best music. Looking for a good time...come check it out.

Great food. Great service and amazing decor with lithographs of the Pedro Albizu, the Young Lords, and yhe Ghetto Brothers!

I've been to Barrio BX a few times for brunch and it never disappoints. The food is delicious, we get the picadera platter, a d ide of alcapurrias ro start plus a meal. The bottomless brunch options are mimosa, white or red sangria or rum rumner. The service is on point. The service team is always checking up on us whether they are waiting our table or not and they keep topping off our drinks! The Dj is amazing he plays all types of music making the ambiance spectacular.

I used to come here often while it was Havana Cafe (for drinks). Castle Hill doesn't have many bars. I think their food is overpriced and that they use cheap meats for steaks. Over done and dry sometimes.

One of the best PR spots in the Bronx. Have gone for brunch and dinner and it's so good. Always a good vibe and the service is great. It's a small spot but def dope

The vibe, the ambience and most importantly the food is absolutely delicious. I live in Puerto Rico, and sometimes I think the food in New York is better when I go to this place. Totally recommend.

I was referred by the employees at the facility I work at to go here because that's where they got lunch for the minors today. When I entered the restaurant no one greeted me and only two tables at the time were occupied, fist thing I said was hello I would like to order Togo please the girl who finally came over (still not saying welcome how may I help you) repeats to me so you want to order to go? I say yes, now I just came back to thr hotel to eat because it does smell good but I ordered white rice and red beans, the beans are so watery it's not even funny now the food doesn't taste bad but nothing special and the service is subpar.

Food was delicious, drinks were spot on, ambiance and music brought it all together! Large group and everyone was satisfied. Try the Coquito French toast!

The food was excellent and the drinks were very good. Music is pretty loud and I wished they played more latin music. I do love r&b and hip hop but then they switched to a bunch of reggaeton and was hoping to hear some salsa and merengue/bachata. Our waitress was nice but not attentive (took a long time to get our food and she didnt notice one of the dishes was wrong). When one of our orders was wrong it took even longer to get just the side order. Parking is a nightmare but the food was excellent and so were the drinks so if you can tough it out, go!

So good, we went back the following day. I saw this spot featured on a social media short and decided to check it out. The first night, my girlfriend and I tried the mofongo with Chicharrón de cerdo. I need to say, this was one of the most tastiest mofongo's I've had in ages. I didn't inquire, but i got the impression that the gravy they used was something made specifically for the dish and not the sauce from another stew like most places do. The fried pork chunks were seasoned well and delish. The following day, we decided to go for brunch. My girlfriend had the tres golpes (mangu with fried salami, fried cheese and fried egg) and a mimosa. I tried the Coquito French Toast with fried chicken chunks. I left nothing on that plate. Both dishes were amazing and generously portioned. The staff there are friendly and pretty on point, considering there was only one server on the floor both days. And the wait for our meals were reasonable. We also loved the atmosphere with the Borikén-inspired murals and artwork and salsa playing in the background and patrons genuinely enjoying themselves. We will be back!

Amazing food. Authentic Puerto Rican food. Awesome environment ( although music was too loud for my taste). We were served by Rafael; he was awesome ; pleasant , very attentive at all times, knowledgeable about the offerings and such a nice human being. He made the experience memorable. Gracias Rafael! Alcapurrias are the best , and did I mention the Trifongo.... A must , worth the trip up to the Bronx. Next time I'll take the 6 train.

The music they played was amazing, a bit loud but i mean it's a place where we can also dance. Service was great too. I was eating their tostones all night. Their fries were fine, nothing that stands out but definitely a hefty amount. It's a chill vibe

The food was amazing and the customer service was beyond excellent! Let's not forget the live DJ on this magnificent Sunday evening. Had a wonderful time celebrating April and May birthdays!!

I was so disappointed I was eager to go and at 4pm on a Saturday the music was so loud. It's as if I was going to a disco. I was going for dinner, not to fence at 4!!!

Great food! Amazing music and atmosphere, the only reason why I took off one star was because they have a problem regulating the temperature in there. Besides that issue everything was fantastic.

The best authentic Puerto Rican food. if you're visiting the NYC take a trip to the Bronx and order the special

I had brunch here in a Saturday and it was amazing. Ambiance was great, the service on point. We had the bottmless mimosa brunch and they were definitely bottomless. They kept on refilling our drinks. The food portion was a very nice portion and a great presentation. Overall a great time was had. Will definitely do again!

Food was great, love the drink and great atmosphere. Went there the other night and ate more than I originally wanted to. Highly recommend.

Looking for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine? You have to check this spot up in the Bronx on East Tremont. The food is so delicious and full of flavor. My mom who's from PR was so satisfied with her meal as was I. But it goes to show how good the food is I had the Chicharron Sin hueso and they were so delicious. Crispy yet soft and full of flavor, the Madurros (sweet plantains) were perfect. Soft and sweet! Try way they're supposed to be. Avocado slices were nice and creamy. The Pernil was so delicious and flavorful and tender. Arroz con Gandules were hitting with authenticity and the flan was incredibly packed with flavor! The service was on point. Servers were attentive, helpful and accommodating. The venue is a mix of a Restaurant/Sports Bar/Lounge. Very big on Puerto Rican pride and heritage. You can sit at a table and enjoy your meal there or you can sit at the fully stocked bar and munch while watching some sports. There's usually have a DJ spinning a mix of festive music: Hip Hop, R&B, Reggaeton, Salsa, Freestyle, Classic house.. And people enjoy it.. It can get a bit loud for dinner or brunch so keep that in mind. They love to party at this spot and I'm all for it! Matter of fact you might even catch Sunny Hostin from The View munching here as it's one of her favorite restaurants! Now enjoy yourself a great meal and time at this highly recommended spot!

Great food, excellent line, courteous staff, and the best ambience on Castle Hill Avenue! The best part is the entertainment as you dine

No bueno no bueno no bueno no good, mediocre food..don't know how they stay in business

10/10 hands down. Came here on a trip with a family of 6 and we all agreed that this was worth the train trip from our hotel in manhattan. The art was beautiful. It featured a bar on one side and dining in the other, small but cozy and lively. I personally had the pollo rosticery with platano frito and white rice. The guava mojito was also bomb. People there was friendly. It was all ages, kids, elders, middle age, good music and restrooms were cleaned.

Sooo muchhhhh fun !! The DJ plays amazing music all night definitely high energy and fun vibes that gets you dancing and there's a lot of people so it gives lounge vibes. They also have hookah that was really good and the food was good Puerto Rican food which I've been having a hard time finding lately The waitress was super nice and even helped getting me dancing

Everything about this place is great! The food was amazing , the ambiance is very chill. The service was also timely and our waiter was on point. I loved this place , their yellow rice is to die for!

Everything! They had me at bacalaitos! The Bomba y Plena was excellent! Definitely going back! Definitely telling everyone about this place.

The food is bomb - along the drinks Alexa the bartender is attentive and makes really nice drinks - the gold rush was flawless and the sangria had a nice kick! The manager (?) Tony was nice and was checking on every table Would return here Great vibes

Barrio BX hands down has the best mofongo I've ever tried! Even better than the ones I've had in PR. I definitely recommend getting this. The sauce they put on top is amazing! My partner also enjoyed his tripleta sandwich. The atmosphere is lively with lots of salsa music. I think at night it might turn into more dancing since they have a DJ booth set up. Barrio BX is 5 stars for food, but the service can be improved. We waited almost 20 minutes for a server to great us and take our drink orders. The food itself also took a while to come out. Expect long wait times of you come here.

I came here for dinner yesterday for the first time and I have to say I will for sure be back. Let's start off with how attentive the hostess and our waitress was : consistently making sure we were good at the table with food and drinks. The music was a great mix of your Spanish music , freestyle and of course some throwback bangers. I ordered the white sangria aka GASOLINA and it was the best I've had in a while. The food gets 10 stars if I can say. I will for sure be coming back to this establishment great Puerto Rican Restaurant on East tremont. The food comes pretty quick so I would totally recommend ordering your apps and than giving it time before you place your dinner order. Unless you don't mind having all the food back to back at the table.

Sundays are for brunch. We had Sunday funday at @barriobx! We definitely enjoyed the vibes, music, drinks and dishes. Bottomles brunch for $15 that comes in your own mini pitcher. Sangria was great and rum punch even better! Nice addition to the neighborhood

I ordered to go today & the food was awful. I ordered the Pernil sandwich, that tasted like mush, it was horribleI and I will never return!

Awesome time celebrating my brother's birthday! If I could give more than 5 stars I would - the service, the food and DJ were exceptional!! Already planning our next visit!

Pernil quesadilla ask for mojito and pastelles arroz con gandules amazing , delicious pastelles on point

Never started to write a review while literally sitting in the restaurant but I couldn't let the moment pass. If I had to use only one word to describe this place it would be authentic. People come here to be happy and free. True to the name, Barrio BX conjures feelings of home and community. There are no posers at this spot. Just beautiful people enjoying themselves. This gem is located right off the Throgs Neck Bridge. Parking is available on the street and nearby lot. As you approach it feels like someone took a bar from Miami and transplanted it to NY. The remarkably prepossessing crowd is complemented by a fantastic DJ delivering a fusion of urban, soul, R&B, Latin, and house music. The details really make this place. From the Puerto Rican flag painted on the outdoor patio to the mural inside you encounter a structure that takes inspiration from its Afro-Caribbean roots. As nice as this place is, the food is the genuine star of the show. I had a seafood salad of epic proportions. Thought it would be a bland variety of lettuce sprinkled with shrimp. Couldn't be farther from the truth. Calamari tasted like it was caught that morning. Never had better. And it was so sizable that I couldn't indulge beyond a few bites of delicious fried plantains. And likewise, the mojito isn't what I'm used to. It is a real standout, luxurious and refreshing and perfect for the summer. Visitors to New York City hang out in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and maybe Queens. However, there's a reason that the Bronx is the birthplace of hip hop. Barrio BX is a legend in the making. Make your way here. You will be enchanted.

My friend and I got together and took a trip to this restaurant. When I arrived I found parking right away nearby. We walked in and was greeted. We decided to sit at the bar and Alexa was so awesome to us. She is the manager and the bartender and she treated us so well. They have bottomless mimosas that was so good and they give you mini carafes to drink from directly. For my meal I got the crab stew and my friend got the mofongo with meat. It took a bit for it to come out as I believe they make everything fresh. When it all came out the food looked awesome. I dug in and the stew was good, the only downfall was the little crab shells that was in the stew so I had to be careful. While we ate the dj was blazing and we enjoyed the music. We had such a good time and I would definitely return.

Service was amazing and the food was so was tasty and made with love. Briana was on point!!! Will come back again.

I happen to enjoy the food at this restaurant. I think that they should expand because it's crowded , They need more space. The food is excellent and the people are extremely nice. I would recommend that people check this place out.

A LOT of fun! Came for brunch w/ a friend and had a blast. There's a DJ playing great music that makes you want to get tour of your seat and dance (and we did), the service was really good, as was the food and drinks! First we split these amazing cod fish cakes, and I opted for the French toast - delicious! They had a number of drink specials, so when in Rome... or Puerto Rico... I tried the Bichiyal, which is a tropical rum punch with 3 types of Don Q, and I also tried a tamarindo flavored piragua, which is like shaved ice with flavor and alcohol. If you're looking for an upbeat place with good food and drinks, this is definitely it!

Barrio Social is a great new find! Upon arrival temps are taken & contact info is collected. Tables are precisely spaced and menus are contactless. All precautions are being taken regarding COVID. My friend and I dined here mid week during HH which runs daily until 8pm. $7 margaritas, sangria, mojitos & piraguas (shaved ice). I had a margarita & a piragua. That piragua is strongggggg but very good! For food I had the shrimp mofongo. It was so full of seasoning, lacking nothing and leaving me wanting more! My friend and I also shared corn fritters which were a sweet treat. My waitress was very attentive, consistently checking in to make sure we weren't in need of anything. The owner was also nice enough to send us samples of their in house coquito. Idk if they sell it by the bottle BUT THEY SHOULD!!! Best coquito I've ever had. I'll definitely return once the weather breaks and give their outdoor seating a twirl!

Barrio BX, kudos to them opening locally during unfavorable conditions that is Covid-19. I wasn't all that ready to try out delivery from this establishment, but my friends were. So who am I to hinder the support of a new local restaurant trying to remain open during a pandemic? So forging ahead, we used the Yelp delivery app and ordered Chicken Alcapurrias, Criollo Salad, Sautéed Zucchini and Pernil which turned out to be a decent portion served with a container of white rice and side of red beans. Pushing our boundaries to change things up, we also ordered dessert, Chocolate Cake. We should've stuck with no dessert. More on that later. After an expensive total of $80.00+ without tip for two apps, a side salad and a main, we pondered that this had better be worth it. Set time for delivery was promised for 60 mins. Moments after placing our order we received a call that they were out of chocolate cake. Choices were Cheese Flan or original Flan. No one cared for cheese Flan so we went with the original. Forty minutes later our order arrived, hot where it needed to be hot and cold where cold. Good start. The Alcapurrias, which I've never had before were unexpected and really good. The Pernil was plentiful, seasoned authentically and surprisingly very tender. Beans could've had more flavor but were easily doctored up. On to the dessert. The Flan's texture was thick and creamy as I've had in the past and not custardy which is a turn off. But more importantly the disappointment was that it was a Cheese Flan instead of the original as discussed. So that was an unfortunate comical waste. Aside from the dessert mix-up, mistakes happen, and the very high price of our order, we would recommend this spot with a forewarning to double check your order and be prepared to pay premium covid prices.

It was a Sunday they had a live DJ live freestyle, singer good atmosphere. The food was great. They also do a brunch, but we got there after and prices are reasonable.

I don't live that far from this place so once i saw it, i decided to try it out. Aside from the food which was very yummy, I had the pleasure to meet and chat it up with the co-owners of the restaurant. They made us feel so welcomed and advised us what to get/ try out. You don't always get the chance to do so. My friend had the empanadas and I had the chicken salad. I would definitely go back just to try their other meals! You can access their menu via a QR code which is provided. They also have cubicles for outdoor dining, if anyone is interested. Bon appetit!

My first time attending Barrio and it was on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner. Disclaimer: depending where you are located it is definitely a drive BUT well worth it! Barrio is the cutest intimate Puerto Rican restaurant located in the Bx. Coming from a Latino background, it can be hard to find places that cater to culture and truly being the vibe! Let me tell you that Barrio did NOT disappoint. There was a DJ playing all the tunes setting the vibes, and all tv's were displayed with the baseball games. The only downfall is they do not take reservations so it can be a bit of a wait depending on the night & number of people. Besides that part the food, drinks, service of the place are definitely 10/10. The food was prepared in a timely manner, and so delicious! They even offer vegetarian /vegan options which was immaculate because Spanish restaurants normally don't cater to those diets lol. Everyone in the restaurant was enjoying life, eating, dancing, & just being present in the moment! I would most certainly return back to Barrio P.s. They also offer hookah for an additional cost off bill

The place was great, the music was on point. The service was a bit behind but the waitress did her thang. The bar tenders need a shout out because the drinks ( Parcha Piraguas ) were absolutely delicious.