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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
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Thu - 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 a vibrant atmosphere with "superb food," an "inspired menu," and "always delicious" dishes, making it a favorite local spot. Diners appreciate the "exceptional service" and creative, flavorful cuisine like mushroom chev and tuna tartar. However, some experience rushed service and noise. Ideal for lively gatherings.
2,559 Reviews
  1. Floyd VIP

    Salt Lake City15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. David

    New York City75 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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  3. 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious drinks and tapas in this energetic bistro!

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  5. Satya VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and food choices. Very tasty food. Wait staff were overwhelmed with the volume of people… didn’t take out order properly a few items were not served, had to chase after people to get drinks etc.

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  6. Lainie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere were excellent. We loved our servers and had the best table for 5 people!!! All of the tacos were delicious and so was the clam special.

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  7. paula

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming staff- energetic and unique decor - inspired menu - what else can you want from a casual dinner with a friend. The green pea spread app is a must. We loved the mushroom chev dish and tuna tartar. With many tables of large groups celebrating everything it was quite loud but the staff was accommodating and found us a semi- quiet table.

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  8. Adam

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food took forever. Fish was undercooked and raw. They had to recook amd then just threw the fish on the plate with no sides.

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  9. Marc VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife and I visited ABC Cocina on Valentine’s Day, hoping for a special evening out. While the food itself was quite good—fresh flavors and interesting dishes—we were unfortunately rushed throughout the entire meal. Servers would reach for our plates before we had even finished, and all of our dishes arrived at once, crowding the table. At one point, the bill was placed in front of us while we were still eating and drinking. I suspect this isn’t the waitstaff’s fault, but rather a management push to turn over tables quickly. Even though the food was tasty, the constant sense of being hurried spoiled the occasion for us. Because of this, we won’t be returning. If you value a relaxed dining experience, be aware that you may feel rushed here.

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  10. Yasmin

    New Jersey1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    My only minus, the tables are ridiculously too close.

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ABC Cocina is rated 4.6 stars by 2559 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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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