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ABC Cocina, New York, NY

ABC Cocina

4.6 (2559)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
38 East 19th Street, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
The second to open of the abc restaurant trio was abc cocina, a stark contrast of menu and interior design to abc kitchen. Moody lighting and shareable small Latin-inspired plates encourage large groups to enjoy a family style feast or date night by candlelight. The menu celebrates local produce and international flavors, featuring a variety of dishes and house-made cocktails such as Margaritas and Sangria, available à la carte or in large format pitchers. As a Jean-Georges restaurant, abc cocina offers a vibrant dining experience with a lively bar scene, communal tables and cozy nooks, inviting parties of all sizes. The restaurant is open for lunch, brunch, happy hour, and dinner, inviting guests to savor its diverse culinary offerings throughout the day.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    ABC Cocina would be honored to host your special event. Our inspirational cuisine and eclectic environment offer a variety of options for creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    every monday - friday & sunday | 4-6:30pm after-work drinks with a colleague? catch ups with old friends? date night? enjoy our new menu of snacks and drinks for the occasion

    Happy Hour Photo

What 2,559 people are saying

ABC Cocina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • Manhattan

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ABC Cocina offers "superb food" with a frequently changing menu and a "warm and friendly" service amidst a chic, energetic atmosphere. Highlights include "amazing cauliflower tacos" and "the best churros." It's a lively spot, ideal for those who enjoy vibrant dining experiences, though some may find it a bit noisy.
2,559 Reviews
  1. Selina VIP

    London24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spring pea guacamole, mistake mushrooms and arroz con pollo were winners. Amazing service from Vinny. Will return!

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  2. Matthew VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tapas I've ever had -- hands-down. If you go and get nothing but the arroz con pollo (which they're famous for), then you'll have done yourself a treat. It was succulent and moist without being too wet, and the flavor was spectacular. I'd also recommend the guacamole made with peas and the ginger margarita. It was an exquisite night out and a wonderful meal. I can't wait to try ABC Kitchen and ABC V.

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  3. Rita VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Everything was amazing but the best thing was the cauliflower tacos and the vegan Frangipane dessert - Who would have thought?! And I’m not even vegetarian

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  4. Sarah

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love all of the ABC restaurants but Cocina might be a new favorite. Service is warm and friendly for such a cool, chic spot, and the food is excellent - interesting, well-made and delicious!

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  5. Emmanuel VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was outstanding!

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  6. Laurel VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 8 people and the food came out in waves. One person received her meal while the rest waited 20 minutes. Someone asked for bacon on the side, received the bacon after we all ate. Another, asked for avocado toast, she received the toast, then the avocado towards the end of the meal. We weren't able to eat as a group - it was so strange! Also, the food was nothing great - really disappointing! While we were settling the bill, the wait staff started removing our placemats and taking our personal belongings off them. We asked if they needed the table for another group, they said they didn't. Would never go there again. Our personal waiter was great, besides that, it was an awful experience. Over priced, not so good food.

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  7. Vivin

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is superb. We ordered 10 things and everything was good to superb. Amazing. The noise level is high (but I am showing my age a bit). Very lively and a lot of people will love it.

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  8. Floyd VIP

    Utah15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Generally a good meal, but just not living up to it's pre-pandemic quality. The excellent coffee stout is gone with no replacement. The spectacular lobster dish is gone. The famous tres leches cake comes and goes in different iterations, but none equal to the outstanding version of the past. Time to give the other 2 ABCs a try.

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  9. David VIP

    New York City77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always superb food with a frequently changing menu. Great drinks, service and atmosphere.

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  10. Ashley

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my girlfriends just love this place. Thanks for making our hard to schedule girls dinner a wonderful experience.

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ABC Cocina is rated 4.6 stars by 2559 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for ABC Cocina

38 East 19th Street, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway and Park Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    ABC Cocina would be honored to host your special event. Our inspirational cuisine and eclectic environment offer a variety of options for creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
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