Barroco Archives

Juan Vergara to Open Juan’s Pizza in Lakewood This Fall

“Pizza is something that we can focus on instead of focusing on 50 different items made from scratch,” says Juan Vergara about the replacement for Barroco in Lakewood.

by Douglas Trattner July 20, 2026July 21, 2026

Food & Drink

Pulpo Beer Co. and the Kraken Room in Willoughby Have Closed

The Westlake location will stay open despite the closure of the brewery of the same name

by Douglas Trattner October 1, 2024August 6, 2025

Food & Drink

First Look: Amazonia, Opening Next Week in Lakewood

The craft cocktail bar comes from the good people behind Barroco, Hola Tacos and Pulpo Beer

by Douglas Trattner September 25, 2023July 15, 2025

Food & Drink

Pulpo Beer Co. Opens Taproom and Restaurant at Crocker Park in Westlake This Week

The taproom is the latest brand extension from the family who brought us Barroco and Hola Tacos

by Douglas Trattner September 7, 2022August 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Pulpo Beer Co. From Hola/Barroco Team Is Expanding its Footprint Across Northeast Ohio

by Douglas Trattner September 6, 2021April 9, 2025

Food & Drink

Brim Brewery in Willoughby to Close this Weekend. Hola Tacos and Barroco Arepa Bar to Open in Space in Early Fall

Douglas TrattnerAugust 11, 2020August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Hola Tacos to Replace Barroco Arepa Bar on Larchmere

Douglas TrattnerJuly 25, 2020June 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Now Open: Hola Tacos in Lakewood

Douglas TrattnerDecember 3, 2019June 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Barroco Arepa Bar to Expand Again, this Time to Crocker Park

Douglas TrattnerMarch 12, 2018August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

First Look: Barroco Arepa Bar, Opening August 21 on Larchmere

Douglas TrattnerAugust 10, 2017August 7, 2025

Food & Drink

Barroco Arepa Bar to Open East Side Location on Larchmere

Douglas TrattnerMay 17, 2017November 21, 2024