Barroco Lakewood

This was our second visit and it was even better than our first visit! The drinks tasted like a first day of a beach vacation. The steak and chicken dishes were A+++. This is a meal we will talk about for a long time! Our server, Mariana, was so sweet and efficient and took the time to answer all of our questions!!!

This is one of my fave restaurants. Everything is so good. From the drinks to the food, everything is just delicious. I loooved the Coconut Mojito. (Pictured) They are usually busy. I recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekend evenings.

So I like to post places that do vegetarian options really well, and Barracos is one such place. I got the Fajita’s with sofrito potatoes, honestly expecting to be disappointed, but they were a great surprise - tender spiced potatoes, nice char on the fajita veggies and plenty of it, a great option for vegetarians. Side note: The Mojitos are amazing and easily worth the visit just by themselves.

This place is so good! The tostadas con todo is maybe the best appetizer platter in Cleveland. The arepas are awesome, the cheesy corn dip 👌. Anything with the slow braised beef protein will be a _~#*winner*#~_ I guarantee it. So tender. Fabian our waiter was great. Every time we come to service is great!

I found the steak to be quite tough, which led me to box it up rather than finish it. The yucca fries seemed undercooked to me. However, the arepas and the rice and beans stood out as the highlights of my meal. I had high hopes for this place and might return to explore other menu items. Additionally, I believe the server could have provided better suggestions. On a positive note, the sauce cart was an interesting touch.

It's a cute restaurant with some good artwork on the walls and very good latin food. Our waitress was very nice and answered any questions we had. The menu has a variety of items on it. We got birriatrepa arepas. You get a side with it. I recommend the side salad and consome on the side. I will be back to try their empanadas. The only con is that the prices are high.

Our server was Camila! She was very kind and helpful. I really enjoyed the churrasco steak and my passionfruit mojito. Best steak I have had in a while!

Pretty smooth, great service. The food was delicious! Will go back again.

Cool vibes and great menu! Joseph took great care of me. I will be back! Very alert to food allergies too!

This was my first time stopping into Barroco and it was a fun experience trying traditional latin cuisine with fun and bold flavors. The place itself is tucked away into Lakewood and offers a great atmosphere with an indoor/outdoor flow. The ambiance is nice, they have good music playing in the background not too loud and not too quiet. We went in the evening, so all the lights were turned on which made the experience enjoyable. All the food was really flavorful, and they had a ton of options for cocktails. The complimentary sauces are phenomenal and definitely take the dishes to the next level! Unfortunately, we had to wait over an hour for our food to come out and despite being told appetizers would be quick they took awhile. Server was kind and apologetic and explained they had a new training chef although it felt others around us were getting their food. I do wish they would have given us a complimentary appetizer or made one free of charge as the wait total was almost 1.5 hours. Overall, this place is a really great stop and I'm glad to have it nearby. I have heard the service and speed is usually efficient so maybe this was just a one night thing. Definitely stop in as they have a large menu with bold flavor and a great atmosphere.

Barroco is a great dining experience! We went with a party of 6 on a Saturday and our server was super attentive getting us drinks and appetizers out quickly. They have a patio space with a heater so still comfortable jn the winter months. Don't even get me started on the food! You cannot pass up a patacón. The amount of food was enough for two meals and they are more than generous with the meat servings. Another thing I love about barocco is all the sauces on the table. There are 5 different sauces that would appeal to all flavor palates. Highly recommend making a stop here for a dinner or lunch

I can understand why this is ranked one of the best Latin restaurants and brunch spots in Cleveland. Food here is AMAZING - very flavorful and freshly cooked! The food was definitely a different take compared to the arepas I've had elsewhere (these are more crunchy and grilled), but still very tasty. The portion sizes could probably feed 1.5/2 people, which is nice to share or take leftovers home. The seats are a little close together, but still enough privacy for conversation. The string lights, art on the ceiling, and mural work also made it feel cozy. Make sure you are not in a rush when eating here. Although the restaurant was only half full on a Saturday afternoon, it took about 10 minutes for us to order, and about 30 minutes for the food to be ready. Excited to come again on a weekday and try their drink specials with the food.

We stumbled upon this location instead of the Crocker Park location since we were on the hunt for Latin food and I'm glad we did. The interior is appropriately fun and the look from the walking in does not give you a sense of the size of the restaurant once you pass the take out area. When we walked in they had a complimentary drink available, which we didn't even see coming. The tables are cozy and the atmosphere is great. We had Joseph as our waiter and even though he said he was relatively new he had a great grasp of dealing with customers. Our food came out quickly and was delicious! We will absolutely be back!

It's a cute restaurant with some good artwork on the walls and very good latin food. Our waitress was very nice and answered any questions we had. The menu has a variety of items on it. We got birriatrepa arepas. You get a side with it. I recommend the side salad and consome on the side. I will be back to try their empanadas. The only con is that the prices are high.

Came here for an early-ish Friday night dinner. 6:15 reservation was easy to get--this early isn't my preference, but hey, I have a three-year-old. Empanadas were soooooooo good. My Caipirinha cocktail was soooo good. Cacacha is underrated, probably because the liquor's flavor is difficult to adequately describe. Like a silver rum, but not. Like vodka made from sugarcane, but not at all. Like tequila, but not at all...Anywho, the decor is quirky-cute, the patio looks great--it's not on Madison Ave, so nice and quiet. Food was delicious. I'll be back sans toddler for happy hour!

My friend had been here before and loved the vibes so she suggested it for dinner. We had a reservation but they didn't seem busy as of yet for a Friday evening. We had a fantastic server! Can't remember her name but she was friendly and personable. She also let us move to another table since it was wobbly. We ordered a pitcher of the traditional mojito to share along with guacamole, then we all opted for arepas. I got La sucia (steak), while my sister got Pernil (pulled pork), and my friend got the Mexicana (chorizo with jalapeños). They also give you a handful of sauce options for the table which give a bit more spice or flavor to the arepas. The arepas come with a side so we all chose yuca fries. The arepas are pretty big and kinda heavy so I had a hard time eating all of it. We all had leftovers for the next day! Overall, I like the decor. The outdoor patio had a tiki vibe, while the inside is more modern with a motorcycle in front of a wall decorated with flowers and greenery. They also had TVs outside showing the baseball games. Tons of parallel parking nearby. But there's also a large parking lot just a bit down the street. I'd come back!

Just another quick update on my most recent visit to Barroco last night! Yet again, Barroco knocked it out of the park with their food, ambiance, and service! I ordered a shredded beef arepa, the "Rojo verde," with a side of yucca fries this time. I liked the arepa I had last year better (see previous review) but I ate everything and was very full and content! For this amazing meal, I paid $18 plus tax and tip. I cannot wait to go back :)

Service here was good in terms of attentiveness and friendliness but the wait staff do need more training on dietary requirements as it didn't seem they understood what vegan meant (yes, it is marked on the menu, I wasn't feeling confident despite that. If you know you know when it comes to dining with allergies and diet preferences). The food is a little overpriced for the portion size, two entrees, guacamole and a soda was over $60. Guacamole that is $16 needs to be a cereal bowl size, not a tiny cup.

Unacceptable food quality. My pork sandwich had a big slab of soft pig skin that felt like chewing straight fat. In addition, my partner received food poisoning....they only managed to make it home before getting sick. For the price of their food, the quality was extremely sub par. The waitress was nice, but that is probably it for us.

My friends and I were very excited to go to such a high rated place with vegetarian and gluten free options. When we got there we noticed that they seemed understaffed so we expected to take a bit, but it took over a half our for our orders to be taken after we were seated and then another hour and a half to get our food. Which was annoying because other tables who came later than us had food coming out. I think they forgot our ticket because it wasn't until after we had asked if everything was ok about 10 minutes later our food was out. The worst part of the night was that we had asked for a dish labeled vegetarian optional to be vegetarian. After checking twice the vegetarian at the table started eating to realize it had meat in it which made her feel very sick. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt since they seemed understaffed, and the food and decor was great. Decent street parking Inside and patio options Can accommodate large groups Vegetarian and Gluten free options

Our server was so nice & gave us great recommendations for drinks and food! We sat on the patio and loved it bc the music was so loud inside. So we were still able to hear it but also have conversation too! Our drinks were the star of the show! AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Passionfruit mojito and a smoked colada!! Our app was delicious. I can't remember what it was called but it was cheese covered plantain. It's was sweet and creamy! My husband and I both got arepas, and agreed they were just okay! I love that there are A TON of gluten free options here ! (I'm glad I didn't check the food violation list before I came here though bc it looks like they consistently have a lot :/ )

My local friend recommended this spot for dinner and I'm glad we checked it out. Barroco was a lively, loud, fun experience with a welcome shot of tequila, live music, and great drinks. Their specialty is Latin American food with a large selection of arepas. There are great gluten free and veggie options as well as plenty of meat for carnivores. We were seated right away in the cozy enclosed back patio and the place was very busy and hopping on a Friday night. The menu states that they have the best mojitos on the planet, so I got the passionfruit. It came in a bowl-shaped vessel and was indeed the best mojito I've ever had. It was pretty sweet but strong and delicious. For food, we each ordered an arepa which comes with a side. I got the pernil with tostones, and Nate got the birriarepa with maduros. As we ate, one of the servers walked around and serenaded us with some beautiful singing, which was a really fun experience. The place was definitely pretty loud so it felt a bit like a party. The arepas were generously sized - we could have split one and been full! The pork was juicy and tender but lacked seasoning for me. The birriarepa was really tasty. I loved the crispy tostones but if you like a sweeter side, go for the maduros. Each table has a caddy of five different sauces, which were fun and delicious to try. I'm glad we got to check out this spot!

Back again in two weeks! So good, and really accommodating for the GF MIL. Love the ambiance, so fun and casual. Love the cocktails, both mojito and red sangria! Got the chicken skewers and arepas this time which were all very tasty. Loved the ropa vieja! Sweet, salty, savory! My MIL loved the pork arepa and chicken skewers were good but could be made at home. Recommend the black bean soup!

Wow. I loved originally going to the Larchmere location for years... the Lakewood location is now amazing and closer to me location wise. 1. Gluten free everything! 2. Very filling and big portion sizes 3. Mojitos (maybe should have been #1?) 4. Sauces! Ambiance is chill. Service was great. Yum!!

Super amazing food. Drinks are amazing and strong. The food is always hot I love the garlic sauce. The service is also amazing

Overpriced and the food presentation isn't very appealing. Crowded restaurant, tables too close for comfort.

Very nice vibe and atmosphere service was good you get a shot of tequila as you enter food was delicious nice patio good music playing

Anthony and Gallo were great! Trust them to be careful and courteous. Punctual and no nonsense

It is getting warm in the city and we love a good patio situation and Barroco delivers. The patio is super colorful and festive. A great backdrop for a girls evening out. They have a great drink menu complete margaritas, mojitos etc. I ordered a passionfruit mojito, complete with a raw sugar stick, that I delightfully chewed on after my meal. I ordered a veggie arepa, with a side salad. I wanted to add grilled chicken to it but they have a policy of not adding anything to arepas. They can however, take items out of the arepa. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable.

as soon as you walk in you are greeted kindly and then taken to your seat, we booked a reservation through open table about 40 minutes before walking in on a friday night and had no wait- our server did a good job going over the menu a bit and the sauce options that they put on the table which, as sauce loving people, was amazing!! our drinks were delicious and we ordered the "cheesy corn" appetizer which could easily serve 4-6 people. the energy in the restaurant was perfect for fun drinks and dinner; we sat inside but we were eyeing up the patio as it is very cute and eclectic with colorful string lights - overall delicious food and outstanding vibes. we will definitely be back

Great decor and vibe. This Latin restaurant has it all. Great staff, delicious food, plenty seating, indoor/outdoor (patio is great in summer). All the sauces are a must try. Whats your favorite??

The service was very good, it seemed as if the only server on duty was the bartender, but it wasn't busy. The food (areppa, their specialty) was just okay, the areppa shell was good, but it was falling apart when served, greasy on the bottom and messy, the filling not especially flavorful, but the sauces were good. The place seemed a little run down. I wouldn't choose again.

Food is super delicious and you get a lot for the $$. Atmosphere is awesome and you can usually see a live band for dancing the night away. Great drink specials. Parking is the only downside.

Delicious food with lots of great options to choose from and amazing atmosphere with live music performances. Their service is also great, they made sure to give some great recommendations on their food options and they were spot on. Their drinks are served in very cute ways too and makes them even tastier haha definitely great place for some great latin food!

Visited Barroco for the first time with a couple of friends and the food was really good! We ordered the empanadas to share and I ordered the Mexicana arepa - both were great. I also ordered a strawberry margarita and it was one of the best margaritas I've had. The only downside to our visit was the service; the server was slow but there weren't a lot of people at the restaurant. That said, one of my friends had to take his food to go because he needed to leave by a certain time. Other than that, I would recommend Barroco based on my experience with the food and drinks.

Probably the BEST Colombian food in Cleveland, giving eclectic and vibrant atmosphere. Empanadas are a must eat when going to a Colombian restaurant, they were delicious; filled with braised beef and potatoes and aji salsa. "Birria Torta" are amazing and HUGE portions, very cheesy and the consome grilled baguette was a very good touch, all of their sauces are gluten-free and variety of flavors: Spicy peanut, garlic aioli, pineapple, chimichurri, spicy peanut and a mayonnaise-based ranchero. Service is always good and such a nice happy atmosphere, great place for social media bloggers.

As a GF gal, this is one of my all-time favorites in the area. The Lakewood location is so great and we're happy with our meal everyyyyyy time. Granted, we get the same thing almost every time lol -- but still, this is a place you can count on for a delish date night, great service, and fun environment. Ropa Veija (both the meal and arepa) 10/10 !

DELICIOUS food! Came here last night with a friend for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed myself. The service was friendly and fast and the food was to die for. The maduros (fried sweet plantains topped with cheese) were incredible and the mojito I ordered with it was also great and even came with a stick of sugar cane. My reina pepillada arepa was delicious too. It was stuffed with chicken, guac, and cheese and I got a side of yuca fries, which were super crispy. Would absolutely come back! Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5

Go. Period. The food AND cocktails are fabulous. We had reservations for 6 on NYE. With call-offs, the staff was stretched and moving rapidly throughout this small space but they were happy to serve and helpful with menu suggestions. Might be the best guac I've ever had. The Pernil Arepa with garlic aioli sauce on the yuca fries was a great combination!

A very cool and vibe-y place. Still wondering about the cheese grater hanging from the ceiling... the only of it's kind. Our food was awesome. I loved my plantains and my tacos. Guacamole was on point. My margarita was fine but I felt like it was a bit more sugar than tequila. We also tried out the beer they had on tap -- they serve beer from the only / first (?) latin owned brewery in Ohio. OH and try the sauces. So good. Our waitress was great and super helpful. We'd love to come back if we're in town.

PHOTOS of the food that we ordered is attached below. I finally visited this Columbian restaurant in early March 2022 for an impromptu dinner with my 2 friends. It was a perfect night where everyone was surprisingly available to meet which never seems to happen these days with all our busy lives. So this is your friendly reminder to cherish your time with your friends. DECOR/SERVICE -- A warm and colourful environment with bright lights and a wall engraved with a colourful 'Barroco' sign for those who want some Instagram photos. The ceilings are low and it feels as if you are in a basement but the restaurant is actually a decent size that expands towards the back. FOOD -- I ordered the Sancocho' ($16) which is described on the menu as Latin plantain, potato, & yuca stew with chicken and fried egg, served with rice and avocado. I didn't realize this dish was a South American staple because my friend from the Dominican Republic later told me that her mother makes this all the time. I enjoyed the Sancocho a lot because it is a very hearty (full) meal. It is more than a soup or broth and rather a packed main dish. The potatoes and chicken gave the soup dish a nice chewy texture. The avocado was not ripe enough so that was the only downfall. My friend ordered the Chicken Skewer ($26) which came with a side of salad. He liked his meal but he got less food (small portion side) than I did but he paid $10 more. It was nothing spectacular. If you are looking for a warm and fulfilling dinner then I suggest the Sancocho. DRINKS - My 2nd friend ordered a Pina Colada drink but without the alcohol. She loved the drink which appeared to be made with coconut milk. None of us are alcohol drinkers so it was nice that the restaurant was able to modify the drink without alcohol. Overall, I can't wait to come back to Barroco in Lakewood. Funny, as I was leaving, I ran into a friend from Cuba so it appears that all Latin Americans come to Barroco. This is a popular spot! **** - 28/150 total reviews in 2022 - 506 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 24 March 2022

Oh Barroco, I'm so grateful for your bright and lively presence in Cleveland. Colombian culture is infused into every detail of the restaurant. I almost always get the Condado cheese dip but without meat. It is cheesy tomatoey goodness. It never lasts long and I don't even care if I spoil my appetite with it. For dinner I usually go with an Arepa because it's their bread and butter. Everything is so fresh, hot and flavorful! Seriously a wonderful spot to come, relax and enjoy exciting food! A special shout-out to the carousel of 6 delicious sauces. I love them all! Be back soon!

I have been to this location a few times and always enjoy it. The service is always friendly and the staff is helpful if you have questions. The food is delicious. I have enjoyed both arepas that I have tried as well as the things I have sampled from my friends plates! Yucca fries are especially delicious. The cocktails are fun as well. The only drawback for me, is the noise level. The restaurant seems to be designed to feel loud and it does, even without a lot of people inside. But, sitting outside when the weather was nice did seem to help with that some. Otherwise, I definitely recommend this place and I am sure I will continue to keep going back.

Barroco was on the list of local recommendations at my Lakewood Air BNB, so off I went. It's in a pretty walkable area, with not bad parking. Inside is really cute, lots of greenery, and fun lights and decor. The menu is huge so I started with the self proclaimed World's Best Mojito. And it's pretty darn good. A nice bite from the citrus, plenty of mint, and some raw sugar/cane sugar in the bottom. It was also a decent size for the price, which was consistent through my meal. They are known for the arepas, but I really wanted something dippy, so got the chicken and corn queso appetizer. It was delightful, there should be add ins for queso more often. It's listed as serving 2 or more, so I did take home about half. Because I really wanted the queso, but not too much food, I also ordered the black bean soup. It was also really good, lots of cumin and very chunky. Solid veg option. I was initially a little hesitant about the price of the soup, but it was easily 2 servings in the bowl. I'm more familiar with TexMex, so I was looking for chips and red salsa, which I don't think they do. But I really enjoyed the pineapple sauce from the sauce selection they bring out. It was sweet and fruity and a nice addition.

So so good. Lives up to the hype! Passionfruit mojitos are to die for. Server was amazing and gave wonderful recommendations!

I've never had arepa's before...and I'm sad I've never had them sooner!! First off, the interior of Barroco is very cute! They have a heated outdoor space with a cute area for the perfect insta-style pic. Food was amazing, and very filling! We got Guac and Queso for appetizers and they were delicious. I've never had tostones before (came with the guac) and it was very good! I had the La Reina (chicken arepa with guac, feta, red peppers and mozzarella cheese) with the side of tostones. The server brought us a variety of sauces to use for our food and it was fun to mix and match. For dessert we ordered 2 different types of flan--Caramel Custard (which I believe is the original flavor?), and a chocolate flan. They were both very rich in texture but not too sweet and overall delicious! This place is a good place for a girls night out--or a date night!

This is usually my go to spot when in town traveling for work. Usually everything is AMAZING but tonight the service was awful. No one came to check on me at all... I had to flag down different people for napkins, silverware, more drinks, sauces... didn't even know who my actual server was. My Arepa was actually VERY dry. No one cared or even asked how my food was. I even had to ask for the check 3 times & then went up to the front & paid. I paid $65 for a meal that I usually rave over but tonight was just less than what I expect. Uggh. So disappointing. I even tried to tell 2 people about my experience & they brushed me off. Didn't offer a discount or anything.

The food was very bad. Apparently a new line cook, took 45 minutes and it wasn't crowded. Overcooked and not well made. Would not recommend.

Fair warning on this review - we only came for drinks and ended up with dessert too! Stopped in after eating tacos at home because we were longing for margaritas! It was my first time here - Once we arrived we discovered that the Sangrias were in special, so we changed our minds and ordered Sangria instead. They were OK - nothing special. Ended up ordering the flan and banana (plantain) spilt for dessert. Again, they were ok - actually I didn't care for the flan, but the plantain split was good. The atmosphere was fun, although the music was very loud that I found myself having to ask the others with me to repeat themselves. Wished it were warmer and maybe the patio wouldn't have as loud of music. The wait staff were all so super friendly, but also super slow, especially on a night where it wasn't super busy. I would probably go back to try the actual food, but I'm not in a rush to do so.

If you like arepas, this is your place. You can go simple or complex depending on your pallet. The sauces that come with the meals can change up the taste with each bite if you like. The yuca fries and tostones are awesome sides. And if you want to be totally glutinous, the cheesy corn appetizer was awesome. The back patio is even open and heated in the winter months which is great for space, but it is an enclosed patio, so maybe dress a little warmer if you're planning to sit there. Parking is a little tricky, like most Lakewood restaurants, but this place is worth it.

The service is great because of Daniel and the food was great due to an amazing mix of Latino flavors that I've never had before particularly in in Cleveland. Life is good today pass it on.

We were really hoping to have some delicious Spanish food, but the meals all tasted exactly the same. Bland. The setting was beautiful, and there was a traditional Spanish anteroom to cool off in before we entered

This is our 2nd time here. We don't live local. Last time we came was 6 years ago. The first time everything was delicious and we were excited to come back. This time everything was ok but we probably won't return when we're in town. We always gauge restaurants by "would we make the drive to come back" and sadly the answer is probably no. If we were local we'd probably come back and try a few more things to find our tried & true favorites.

Went for lunch with 8 other ladies and the food was awesome. The menu had a great variety including a brunch menu. The restaurant was decorated and the Service was great . I will be back in the near future

We went here at 6:30 Friday evening. We were immediately greeted in a friendly and kind manner. As we were heading to our seat we were offered a smidge of tequila in a very chilled line wedge. We were brought to our seats and immediately given our menus. The surrounding Atmosphere is amazing, colorful and full of life. The table was very wobbly but our server took care of it. Our chairs were very narrow and not intended for a well rounded derrière. Still, our waitress was funny, helpful, and vibrant. So I would absolutely attest to the service being awesome. We had two drinks (each) which were amazing... expensive for their size, but amazing. The food was, conceptually, very good; the presentation was interesting; the taste, largely very nice w some inconsistent issues. My dish, a spicy Arepa, was in a corn ... pita, for lack of a better term. The food inside "wrap" was delicious but the corn wrap was inconsistent, thick and almost doughy in parts, and not overly flavorful. Bonnie's steak was so loaded with gristle it left parts of it inedible (unless you're into eating fat and gristle which I know some people are; we are not). Please believe me this has not soured our desire to return. The night was lovely, the staff endearing, and the menu shows promise of much more to come. Mexicana Arepa

The 4 of us had a terrific lunch here on New Years Day. The Ambience is so much fun. It's colorful and unique, and messages left by happy customers are on many walls. The food is plentiful and delicious and made to order. Three of us had a variety of Arepas, vegetarian, Roma vieja, and Reina pepiada. The other had the steak fajitas. We shared one large guacamole appetizer, featuring deep fried smashed plantains, as well as orders of crispy Yuca fries. The large offering of different sauces was brought and left at the table. It was so much fun trying them all. The service was perfect, provided by knowledgable culturally appropriate young women. All of our needs were anticipated. Can't wait to return!

Cute atmosphere, easy parking, clean and colorful. The guacamole plate, arepas and other plates were amazing. We all took home half our meal since the serving was so plentiful. They have custom cocktails that will rock your socks! Our waitress was so friendly and fast .