There are so many reviews for Barroco that there is only one reason that I'm writing this review.
Everyone mentions the fact that it's BYOB, its appearance is extremely unassuming from the outside and the arepas are nothing short of phenomenal (kudos to the suggestion to ALWAYS add grilled pina and jalapeno to your veggie arepa)!
Unfortunately, I witnessed most of my fellow yelpers missing one key point: the shrimp ceviche. There was one mention of it, but it did not do the ceviche justice. It comes chilled with huge, hot, and salty tostones (toast-tone-ays) (fried plantains). Forget the sauces (they are delicious, but please). All you need is that cool, creamy ceviche and the amazing tostones and you are set. Be sure to arrive early on weekends to get your ceviche, because it runs out very quickly.
I can only imagine that more people will order the shrimp ceviche and I will be doing myself a great disservice by suggesting that you do so, but it is a must. I promise, I have not led you astray.
Quick! Grab that chilled bottle of pinot that's been sitting in your fridge and run!