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Vaca Brava

Carr. 771, km 9.3, Barranquitas 00720, Puerto Rico
7878572628
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Price range: $10 - $15
Cuisines: Family Fare
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

Huge portions does not equal great quality, one of the first thematic mountain restaurants on the island serving huge portions, not the best. Having share under average huge quantities does not make it a good place?

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

Great place in the country and they serve big portion of food. A most to go. Family drive, fun and usually for big families and/or parties.

Bucharest, Romania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

An excellent restaurant! High quality food, the best beef I have ever eaten! Attentive waiters, selected wines and an atmosphere that made ​​us get back. Bravo Vacamuu! Bravo Hogea!

Corozal
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

It has a good concept very colorful with a very good entertainment. Both times I went the food is cold. I think they prepare the food with anticipation and then when you order they put it in a oven but the interior of the food is cold.

Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013 via mobile

Ordered a rib eye & T- bone...sad, truly sad...thin cuts with no flavor...couldn't even get the fries right...not the place for a steak!!!

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

Obviously its a little difficult to find...but we found it. Once you arrive the setting is awesome. The service was a little slow. Most dishes come 'family' style. Apparently everything was tasty b/c the to go box was small! I had the ribs and some steak...both were good. Overall it was a good experience and I would return. I would... More

Puerto Rico
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2012 via mobile

It's a restaurant too far away. Expensive compare to plate. A plate of $74.99 a lot of meet ( ribs, chicken, sirloin, churrasco ) may be to 5 persons with very few additions, with only 4 plantains for one person ( tostones) , very small fries ( for one person) and a service of rice to one person too. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012 via mobile

We did not come across this restaurant on our first two visits as it a bit further down the road from many of the top listed hotels. While they sell some dishes for one, the menu is designed for group sharing. The two of us had a tasty meal of steak, paella and plaintains with plenty leftover to box up... More

carolina
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

this is place to go witha mind to enjoy the pla;ce, outside play with kids and then eat, have good breakfast prior to visit or carry some snacks to enyoy until you are witing to eat, nice set up confortable open place, to spend time, not to go only for eat and if you re hungry not the place to... More

Puerto Rico
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

You have to go early , lot of people visit this place, so take a good breakfast and take your cooler and snacks because you have to wait. But the time is worth . You can have fun outside on to you get seated. Great food and big portions you can share. I do recommend if you can visit you... More

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