Barra Brava Cevicheria Urbana

Great food but poor service . The first time my husband waited an hour for his dish just for them to tell us they ran out of the food he requested. Second time they kept forgetting about our table and forgot to bring out our food our appetizer and main dish came out all together 40 mins after ordering. The waiter kept checking on all the tables but never came to us the whole time there . We had to keep calling her to ask about our food

Great western Peruvian style seafood, friendly service, roadside feel with outdoor seating. It’s a bit pricier than you might expect from the looks of the place, but the food quality is worth it.

This place looks like a small convenience store with a homemade deck on the front, just off busy Rockville Pike/Frederick Rd. I’ve wanted to go for months but my wife doesn’t like the look; finally got a friend to go with me. The place is very small inside, with a long narrow bar as you enter and some high top tables in the back. Sitting outside is nicer if you don’t mind the traffic whizzing by on the other side of the small parking lot; the Peruvian music playing does drown it out a bit.

We ordered the basic ceviche - a bellweather. Good, although I’ve had better locally. My main course of pescado a lo macho (tilapia with seafood) was tasty with just a hint of spice. My friend liked his pasta noodle & chicken dish, not typical. A good variety of other non-seafood dishes (all in Spanish even on the “English” menu, ha!). Overall a good experience; I’ll be back!

Amazing hole in the wall! Got the fish ceviche and the mussels. Both were fresh and flavorful. The pickled minced/finely chopped onions on the mussels were amazing. The sweet potato in the ceviche was wonderful. Want to go back and try everything

I had a delightful dining experience at "Barra Brava," a Peruvian restaurant located in Rockville, MD. Let me share the details of my visit.

First, let's talk about the location. The restaurant offers limited free parking in a nearby lot, which is convenient, though it can fill up quickly. I visited during lunchtime, and to my pleasant surprise, there was no waiting time.

For lunch, I ordered the "menu ejecutivo," which featured Pollo al Horno with rice and "ensalada rusa." The Pollo al Horno was delicious, perfectly cooked and seasoned. While the ensalada rusa was good, I felt it could have been even better.

The meal came with a refreshing maracuyá drink and "leche de Tigre," which was absolutely on point and added a delightful touch to the dining experience.

We also decided to try the "pulpo a la parrilla," and it exceeded our expectations – a solid 10 out of 10! It was incredibly good.

One highlight for me was their offering of Inka Kola, the iconic Peruvian soda, in a glass bottle. It's definitely a step above the plastic bottle or can.

"Barra Brava" also stocks a variety of Peruvian products, from candies and sweets to cooking ingredients and even Peruvian beer, not to mention a selection of items from other South American countries.

While the seating inside is a bit tight and not the most comfortable, they do have outdoor seating if the weather permits, which is a great option.

The staff at "Barra Brava" is incredibly friendly, helpful, and always wearing smiles. The restaurant itself is clean, including the bathroom.

In summary, it was a fantastic dining experience, and "Barra Brava" stands out as one of the best options for Peruvian cuisine in the DC area. I'm looking forward to returning and will definitely recommend this place to friends and family. 🍽️🇵🇪👍

It was my first time in this restaurant, it is a small place with a good atmosphere, we liked the food and the variety of seafood they have, you can have a beer and enjoy their food, but unfortunately I will give them 2 stars because the service is terrible, The waiter did not help us to understand the menu better, and he was not attentive either. I think that I would have consumed more if he had served us better, we even asked another waitress if she could bring us another drink and that never came, in the end my wife and I we left because no one was helping us. For what they charge they should improve their service. Next time we will order to go.

Tips are not optional they make you pay 18% for a bad service.

I really don't know why this place is rated high.

The ceviche here wasn't good. They watered down the leche de tigre with milk so it wasn't limey. It wasn't cold either. Flavor was just bad. Worse on I've had in Rockville.

Prices here are also high. Save your money and better go somewhere else like Picca.

Server also was very rude. He was rushing us to order because he said he needs to switch to an aticucho menu. He could've said it nicely but he didn't. He also wasn't very accomodating. He even automatically tipped himself 20% because he said it's a rule when you use your credit card.

Of course the ambiance was also terrible. It's literally eating on the street.

Prices are high, food is terribly seasoned, rude server. Will definitely not come back.

You've been warned ⚠️

This place is a small quaint Bodega-type restaurant. It has limited very parking and inside seating, however, the food is amazing! The dishes are excellently plated and just delicious!

Great experience, food was delicious!!
My first time here , our server Anthony was on point, he had good knowledge of the menu and his suggestion was delicious and well made. If you are Peruvian and you are missing the flavors of home this is the place to go!! And on top of that they have a good selection of Peruvian wines , beer , products and desserts. I hope to be back soon.