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Baru


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4.5 of 5 stars 48 ratings
48 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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#69 of 277 restaurants in San Juan
  • Cuisines: Tapas
  • Price range*: $25-$100
  • Address: 150 Calle San Sebastian, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Phone:  787-977-7107
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5 of 5 stars
MFig 19 contributions
Miami, Florida
Jul 6, 2009

By far, hands down THE best restaurant in San Juan. Unbelievable Fufu (mashed sweet plantain) appetizer and the menu choices for entrees are exceptional. We tried the Churrasco steak and it was heavenly! Start the evening by sitting at the bar with Bolivar the bartender, ask him for a coconut martini. Then enjoy dinner in the patio and don't be... more

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5 of 5 stars
rosac80 2 contributions
rosac80
May 5, 2009

ok... if anyone complains about this place.. you guys are crazy. I'm a very very picky eater and didn't expect much when I went in there.. I had spinach salad, scallaps, shrimps& mufungo and beef sirloin.. omfg. THEY WERE SO GOOD.. and I've been to alot of restaurants in San Juan area... it is reallyyyyyy good. You won't regret it..... more

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2 of 5 stars
Cake-Snob 1 contribution
Texas
Mar 12, 2009

Most of the food was good, but it was all very overpriced. I've had the same quality food for at least a third of that price. I don't think we had an issue with the main courses. Espresso was burnt. Creme brulee was half filled with hardened chocolate on the bottom that you couldn't even scoop out. Service was horrible.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Villy_Chicago 3 contributions
Chicago
Mar 7, 2009

We went to Baru on the recommendation from a couple of locals. It was a pretty slow Sunday night. Our waitress was very attentive and the food was very good. There were two of us and we shared the yucca and goat cheese, shrimp and skirt steak. That was just about the right amount for the two of us. We... more

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1 of 5 stars
BubbleBoy 3 contributions
MD
Jan 30, 2009

I went to Baru on a recommendation from my hotel concierge. The waitress talked us into more dishes than we needed, including two dips which were almost identical. Our five dishes came out one at a time with 10-15 minute waits between them. The last dish was cold, so we sent it back and asked for a check. The check... more

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5 of 5 stars
exotikittenx 3 contributions
Boston, MA
Jul 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I went to Baru in February of 2008 after an employee at our inn recommended it to us. We parked in Old San Juan on San Sebastian and headed over. We were a little hesitant at first because the prices were a bit on the higher side, but I am so glad we went because it would... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 1, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Good Food and ambiance. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 23, 2008

Very nice, Trendy, but Authentic. good food, small portions, tapas like bar, where you share with your friends. Dont expect to get full! Good mojitos and carperina! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 1, 2008

Jet set hang out more

good!
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 27, 2008

good! more

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Baru Address

150 Calle San Sebastian, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tel: 787-977-7107
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.