El Barajo Restaurant
4.5(2k+)•
Dominican•
Store Info
4.5(2k+)•
$$•Dominican
Welcome to El Barajo Restaurant! Located at 672 Bleecker St. Utica, NY. We offer a wide array of fresh food – arroz con camarones, camaronfongo, mofongo, tostones, maduros, empanadas, vegetables and d…
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$0 delivery fee, first order
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Featured Items
Carne Guisada
$15.99
•84% (52)
Rabo
$18.99
•76% (30)
Pernil
$13.99
•92% (78)
#2 Most liked
Pollo Guisado
$10.99
•83% (42)
Mangu
$12.99
•94% (51)
Pollo Picante
$12.99
•94% (50)
Reviews2k+ ratings • 50+ public reviews
4.5
of 5 stars
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Barrett S
6 contributionsLoved
• 11/28/23The fried fish is always amazing, their Empanadas de always taste fresh, they are very quick with orders and I have never had an issue with their food. This is an A+ restaurant that everyone should try!
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K S
3 contributionsDidn't like
• 10/12/25The oxtail/rabo was flavorless, dry, and limp. I've never in my life seen oxtails cut so thin and stingy. I'm originally from nyc and grew up eating Dominican food and this was the first time I have had Dominican food with no taste and served with such stingy portions. A whole bunch of rice not even even buttered nor seasoned served with a little tiny bit of raggedy dry meat.
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Robert J
3 contributionsLoved
• 10/10/24Mofongo Maduros and Pernil all as you would expect, I've had mofongo all over Puerto Rico and in Colombia and this has it's own unique flavor. Good portions and fast preparation.
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Jeannine H
8 contributionsDidn't like
• 4/29/25Maduros were FANTASTIC! The Chicharron de Cerdo were very well made. The problem is that the main course, Pica Pollo Dominicano was inedible. There was no coating, no seasoning, nothing. Just two legs and a wing that were as edible as sawdust. The Bola de Papa was equally disappointing. I wouldn't have minded the fact that there was very little beef inside, food costs are high and everyone is cutting corners, but the fact that all of my food got to me piping hot while the Bola de Papas (the appetizer I based my wholeorder on) was freezing cold like they had already put them in the cooler makes me think twice before ordering again. It's sad that food I KNOW is very good here can be so bad sometimes.
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Cathy J
1 contributionsDidn't like
• 6/12/26The food tasted as if they were leftovers. Dried out rice and beans as well as hard and dried out peril that was inedible. Sweet plantains??? Mushy and sitting in some liquid! Definitely not going to go through this culinary nightmare for the third time.
Most Ordered
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store
Sandwiches
All are made with hero bread.
Meats
From the Sea
Specialties Dishes
Side Order
Refreshments
Smoothies
All smoothies made with regular milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk & sugar. All fruits natural.
Daily Specials
Soups
Dessert
Catering
Feeds 10-15 people Please order at least 3 hours in advanced For further help please call the store