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El Coco is your new taqueria with a twist! Featuring authentic Mexican dishes, empanadas, traditional tacos, and a variety of signature sauces– you can dine in, delivery, and take out for a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of Chelsea, Manhattan. El Coco is open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and also available for special events.
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Address: 202 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (646) 692-4123
Website: http://www.elcocony.com/
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F P
This is one of those low-key Manhattan spots that reminds you why exploring the city is still worth it.
Let’s start with the $5 classic margaritas because… wow.
They are STRONG, smooth, and dangerously easy to drink. No watered-down nonsense here. The kind of margarita where two feel perfect and three might have you texting people you shouldn’t . For the price point alone, this place already wins happy hour.
Now the food specifically the al pastor tacos.
Absolutely fire. The meat was crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. You can tell they know what they’re doing with the seasoning and the cook. Easily some of the crispiest and best al pastor I’ve had in the city, and that’s saying a lot.
The vibe is casual, welcoming, and unpretentious exactly what you want when you’re just trying to eat good food and sip good drinks without the downtown hype tax. This is the kind of place you stumble into once… and then intentionally come back to.
… moreLet’s start with the $5 classic margaritas because… wow.
They are STRONG, smooth, and dangerously easy to drink. No watered-down nonsense here. The kind of margarita where two feel perfect and three might have you texting people you shouldn’t . For the price point alone, this place already wins happy hour.
Now the food specifically the al pastor tacos.
Absolutely fire. The meat was crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. You can tell they know what they’re doing with the seasoning and the cook. Easily some of the crispiest and best al pastor I’ve had in the city, and that’s saying a lot.
The vibe is casual, welcoming, and unpretentious exactly what you want when you’re just trying to eat good food and sip good drinks without the downtown hype tax. This is the kind of place you stumble into once… and then intentionally come back to.
Issy M
I came here for dinner and ordered the chicken fajita, my friends got the steak quesadilla and the birria bowl. They liked their food. The chicken fajita was okay, as someone that ALWAYS orders fajitas when I go to a Mexican restaurant I would give this a 5/10. The chicken was dry, the rice was dry, and the fajita only came with rice, beans, and the tortilla on the side. I asked for sour cream and was charged a $1. Usually fajitas come with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, tortillas and a bit of guacamole on the side. We then ordered churros and it came with only 2 pieces, I have never been at a restaurant that gave less than 4. The staff was friendly but not as attentive, and the decor was nice.
… moreJordan Smith
The energy is electric at El Coco, there was a DJ curating the vibes and eventually dimmed the lights for the disco ball to shine.
The food was really good and tried all the tacos, with the al jardin taco being most delicious. The 5$ frozen margarita is also a highlight and would also recommend there homemade chips and guacamole.
… moreThe food was really good and tried all the tacos, with the al jardin taco being most delicious. The 5$ frozen margarita is also a highlight and would also recommend there homemade chips and guacamole.
Yewande Dawodu
We went for restaurant week and was not disappointed. 100/10 great service great food. Definitely coming around 4:30 pm is the best to avoid the excessive noise or crowd. The food was delicious and for 30 pp that was a great deal. We recommend the fish tacos . THEY WERE SO FRESH AND SO GOOD AND THE TIRAMISU WAS DELICIOUS WE HAD TO GET SECONDS.
… moreMario Montenegro
Food was good, service was alright. Not too attentive. Margaritas are very small and of low quality, but you can’t complain when they are $5 and prebatched i guess. Food def worth going for!
… moreAna Perkins
This Mexican restaurant serves delicious tacos, burritos, and empanadas, and offers a variety of margaritas. The prices are very reasonable. happy hour is a vibe and the servers are friendly and nice
… moreJustin Santiago
El Coco – Hell’s Kitchen
Review by @justinmateonyc
If you’re looking for a vibrant, flavor-packed escape in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, El Coco absolutely delivers—starting with the CHIPS AND GUACAMOLE. Served with housemade chips that are perfectly crisp with just the right touch of salt, this starter sets the tone for everything to come. The guac is creamy, fresh, and full of limey zing, a classic done right.
Now let’s talk AL PASTOR—marinated pork with sweet pineapple that hits that perfect balance of savory and juicy. But the real surprise? That pineapple chutney. It’s next level. Sweet, tangy, and a little spicy—it brought the whole dish together in the best way.
I went with the cheeseburger empanadas (yes, you read that right), and they were unreal—crispy on the outside, ooey-gooey savory on the inside. My fiancée had the jalapeño empanadas and shrimp & crab meat camarones tacos, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and had that signature El Coco twist: bold, layered flavor and beautifully presented.
The vibe here is unmatched—El Coco is popped out in pink, fun, and full of personality. It’s got that Instagram-ready aesthetic but without sacrificing authenticity or comfort. The energy in the room is as vibrant as the food.
Shoutout to Denise, our server, who was warm, welcoming, and super attentive—made us feel right at home.
As a food photographer and content creator, El Coco is exactly the kind of place I love discovering. The colors, the plating, the ambiance—all photogenic and all delicious. Definitely a spot that makes my food trips across NYC worth it.
Follow my food adventures at @justinmateonyc
#FoodieFinds #HellsKitchenEats #ElCocoNYC
… moreReview by @justinmateonyc
If you’re looking for a vibrant, flavor-packed escape in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, El Coco absolutely delivers—starting with the CHIPS AND GUACAMOLE. Served with housemade chips that are perfectly crisp with just the right touch of salt, this starter sets the tone for everything to come. The guac is creamy, fresh, and full of limey zing, a classic done right.
Now let’s talk AL PASTOR—marinated pork with sweet pineapple that hits that perfect balance of savory and juicy. But the real surprise? That pineapple chutney. It’s next level. Sweet, tangy, and a little spicy—it brought the whole dish together in the best way.
I went with the cheeseburger empanadas (yes, you read that right), and they were unreal—crispy on the outside, ooey-gooey savory on the inside. My fiancée had the jalapeño empanadas and shrimp & crab meat camarones tacos, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and had that signature El Coco twist: bold, layered flavor and beautifully presented.
The vibe here is unmatched—El Coco is popped out in pink, fun, and full of personality. It’s got that Instagram-ready aesthetic but without sacrificing authenticity or comfort. The energy in the room is as vibrant as the food.
Shoutout to Denise, our server, who was warm, welcoming, and super attentive—made us feel right at home.
As a food photographer and content creator, El Coco is exactly the kind of place I love discovering. The colors, the plating, the ambiance—all photogenic and all delicious. Definitely a spot that makes my food trips across NYC worth it.
Follow my food adventures at @justinmateonyc
#FoodieFinds #HellsKitchenEats #ElCocoNYC
Anthony Mejia
Decent food with questionable service.
Nice vibes inside and food came pretty quickly. But besides taking our initial orders, the waiter pretty much forgot about us. We were planning on order more food and dessert, but literally couldn’t get their attention. We didn’t get any drinks which may be the reason why.
Everyone liked their food so we might come back to give them another try if we’re in the area.
… moreNice vibes inside and food came pretty quickly. But besides taking our initial orders, the waiter pretty much forgot about us. We were planning on order more food and dessert, but literally couldn’t get their attention. We didn’t get any drinks which may be the reason why.
Everyone liked their food so we might come back to give them another try if we’re in the area.
John DePasquale
Went here for some drinks and snacks. The drink prices were really good, especially for the city. Overall, it was a good experience but not a great one.
My biggest issue was the fourteen dollar order of chips and cheese. We ran out of chips well before we ran out of dip. Our server asked if we wanted more chips, and we said sure. Then they charged us two dollars for the extra chips. That felt a bit ridiculous, especially considering the price of the appetizer and how inexpensive chips actually are.
It’s more about the principle for me. The server didn’t mention there would be an extra charge. I would have questioned it right away. It just felt like a weird move. Most Mexican restaurants give you chips for free when you sit down.
… moreMy biggest issue was the fourteen dollar order of chips and cheese. We ran out of chips well before we ran out of dip. Our server asked if we wanted more chips, and we said sure. Then they charged us two dollars for the extra chips. That felt a bit ridiculous, especially considering the price of the appetizer and how inexpensive chips actually are.
It’s more about the principle for me. The server didn’t mention there would be an extra charge. I would have questioned it right away. It just felt like a weird move. Most Mexican restaurants give you chips for free when you sit down.
Tierra Davis
Such a shame that straight forward communication is not received well with the people here.
Had a reservation for 4 people at 7pm. A server from the restaurant texted us about 30 mins before our reservation saying that they had to cancel because they overbooked. At this point we were already on our way. When we arrived the server Katherine (in the attached photo) was very adamant about how they no longer have space to accommodate us but it’s not our fault that they overbooked. The reservation slot shouldn’t have been open.
I’ve NEVER had a restaurant cancel on ME and then get mad AT ME for it. She was not apologetic and kept rolling her eyes and being condescending. I said multiple times that im not trying to be rude I’m just trying to figure out a solution so that everyone is happy. That wasnt good enough for her.
Mo the bartender was very empathetic and pleasant as he watched the whole thing unfold. He gives great customer service! He saw that we were being calm and polite but when Katharine started brushing us off, that’s when I got upset and was being rude right back to her.
Katherine if you’re reading this: when serving in the Customer SERVICE industry, you’re supposed to be warm and kind. ESPECIALLY when the restaurant is at fault for a mistake. And apparently she was just taking orders from management who was not present btw. Another huge red flag. Katherine you won’t make it very far in life with that attitude. Thats why you’re a struggling server.
… moreHad a reservation for 4 people at 7pm. A server from the restaurant texted us about 30 mins before our reservation saying that they had to cancel because they overbooked. At this point we were already on our way. When we arrived the server Katherine (in the attached photo) was very adamant about how they no longer have space to accommodate us but it’s not our fault that they overbooked. The reservation slot shouldn’t have been open.
I’ve NEVER had a restaurant cancel on ME and then get mad AT ME for it. She was not apologetic and kept rolling her eyes and being condescending. I said multiple times that im not trying to be rude I’m just trying to figure out a solution so that everyone is happy. That wasnt good enough for her.
Mo the bartender was very empathetic and pleasant as he watched the whole thing unfold. He gives great customer service! He saw that we were being calm and polite but when Katharine started brushing us off, that’s when I got upset and was being rude right back to her.
Katherine if you’re reading this: when serving in the Customer SERVICE industry, you’re supposed to be warm and kind. ESPECIALLY when the restaurant is at fault for a mistake. And apparently she was just taking orders from management who was not present btw. Another huge red flag. Katherine you won’t make it very far in life with that attitude. Thats why you’re a struggling server.