Welcome to ABC Cocina
Discover the vibrant flavors of Latin American cuisine at ABC Cocina in New York City. This trendy and classy tapas restaurant offers a diverse menu with vegan options and an extensive cocktail selection. With a cozy outdoor seating area, full bar, and private dining options, ABC Cocina is perfect for a casual dinner or a special occasion. The restaurant's moderate noise level creates a lively atmosphere, ideal for gathering with friends on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday nights. Indulge in delicious small plates, savor creative cocktails, and enjoy impeccable service at ABC Cocina. A must-visit for any food enthusiast in NYC.
- 38 E 19th St New York, NY 10003 Hotline: (212) 475-5829
Welcome to Restaurant World, where we explore the vibrant culinary scene of New York City and beyond. Today, let me introduce you to ABC Cocina, a trendy and classy tapas/small plates and cocktail bar that offers a taste of Latin American flavors in the heart of the city.
Located at 38 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003, ABC Cocina is a hotspot for those looking to indulge in a culinary experience like no other. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted with a stylish and welcoming ambiance that sets the tone for a memorable dining experience.
ABC Cocina offers a range of amenities, from taking reservations to offering delivery and takeout options. With vegan-friendly dishes available, as well as wheelchair accessibility and various payment options, this restaurant truly caters to a diverse clientele.
Whether you're looking for a spot to enjoy a casual dinner with friends or host a private dining event, ABC Cocina has you covered. The full bar, outdoor seating (heated and covered), and happy hour specials make it the perfect place to unwind after a long day.
As a food reviewer, I have had the pleasure of tasting the dishes at ABC Cocina, and I must say, each bite is a culinary delight. The flavors of Latin American cuisine shine through in every dish, from the vibrant ceviche to the flavorful empanadas.
So, if you're in the mood for a taste of Latin American cuisine in a trendy and chic setting, look no further than ABC Cocina. With its impeccable service, delicious dishes, and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

First time dining at ABC Cocina, and the first impression started off a little shaky. My friend and I had a 530pm reservation and walked in and stepped to the side because the host was taking care of a couple of people who had just arrived before we did. So, while we were waiting for her to finish, a three people group came up on the other side to wait as well. So after she finished taking care of the people before us, she turned to the three group party and asked how can she helped them. Now, this is when my mind begins to wonder. I know she saw us come in and step to side, waiting. The other group wasn't even there when we arrived. Graciously, the older white lady in the group said to her (host), I believe they were here before us waiting. I let her know we had reservations, and while she checked, I turned to the lady and said, "Thank you." Now, in that moment, we looked at each other, and both understood without saying a word. What had just happened. So as she takes us to our table, she sits us next to two gentlemen in the right-hand corner. So now, I'm thinking all these tables are free, why sit us here. Maybe the seating is based on the number of people from reservations. Also, the seat was shaky as well as the table. I let my waitress know, and she took the seat away and fixed the table. Now, from this point on, everything was excellent. The servers here were amazing, attentive, polite, and friendly. We had at least 5 to 6 servers back and forth at our table, making sure everything was ok with food, water, and drinks. My rankings from what we had beef tacos#1. It was the best tasting beef I ever had in a taco, amazing. #2 calamari, perfectly seasoned crispy skin outside and tender inside with the tasty pickled onions and sauce. #3 chicken tacos perfectly seasoned crispy skin outside, tender inside and flavorful. I would like maybe something else added in taco, like the beef one. #4 the mushrooms, never had these types of mushrooms before. Great flavor and nice texture with the cheese added and their hot sauce on the the table put this dish over the top. #5 Spring pea empanada was different but tasted good, hot, and cheesy. #6 guacamole was fresh and tasted good. I never had guacamole made this way before, and chips were crisp. #7 Heart of Palm Salad was good and fresh. Just could have been a little more on the plate. I had one fresh beet juice, and we also had a few basil margaritas. Overall, the food, drinks, servers, and the two gentlemen we sat next to made our experience delightful and fun.

Great place for brunch. The dining area has an eclectic vibe. The food is delicious. We are family style so we could taste more dishes. The fish tacos had a nice blend of textures and sauce. There's a chance it could finish spicy. That was a nice mystery. The steak with chimmichurri was great. Finished it with the churros which was fun. They surprised us with a birthday salted caramel ice cream for someone's birthday. Very nice touch.

Incredible! New favorite spot in the city. I wish I gave this place a chance sooner. Every dish here was an absolute hit. From the summer squash quesadilla, the chicken tacos, hearts of palm salad to even something as simple as the guac. Everything was incredibly delicious and well made. The margaritas on the other hand, spectacular. They come in so many different flavors. Perfect for a group dinner or event too. I've been here 2 times since and cannot wait to go back again.

Very nice place. We went for the guest chef from Columbia and food was amazing not to mention service. I definitely want to go back for their regular menu.

I've had a few friends try both abc kitchen and abc cocina and everyone always said they preferred abc cocina, so I thought I'd give it a try. I liked that the dishes were all tapas style so my friend and I got to try a lot from the menu and they had an extensive drinks menu. We ordered 6 dishes for the 2 of us and I felt like that was the perfect amount of food. Highly recommend, would order again: - guac and chips (honestly this surprised me because it's just guac and chips, but the chips were delicious on their own and the guac had a nice kick to it) - shrimp was most likely my favorite dish - calamari texture and seasoning was really good Fine, not great: - Maitake mushrooms were a bit bland for me - pork tacos were good but didn't blow me away - salad with apple and some kind of cheese was a pass for me Our server was excellent - checked in on us periodically and made sure we had everything we needed but did not rush us by any means. We had a 6pm reservation and the place was almost completely empty when we first arrived, but the restaurant was completely packed when we were leaving when it was almost 8pm. Even though there were a lot of people as the night progressed, it didn't feel cramped or uncomfortable. Highly recommend and would come again, especially to try that octopus!

Came here last night somewhat reluctantly, as I think ABC kitchen is vastly over rated (partially because the service can be so terrible there). I am really glad I came as I thought ABC Cocina was amazing. We did the pre fixe menu which came with chips and guacamole, shrimp, tuna crudo, mushrooms, fish tacos, a chicken and rice dish and desert. It was honestly way too much food but it was a great experiences

A great tapas type place. We ordered 5 different small plates for two of us with two bottles of water. Total price (without gratuity) came to about $190.00 - not bad. Good flavor, unique recipes and good service.