Relaxed counter-service eatery offering Cuban-American sandwiches, empanadas, desserts & coffee.
Hours
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
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Reviews
Henry D
The food is plentiful so you won’t leave hungry. I had pulled pork with rice and black beans and sweet plantains. Everything was very tasty. I usually prefer the pulled pork to be a bit more smoky and a little dry while this was more “wet”. It was still very good. At another time I mixed pulled pork with pulled chicken and I think I like chicken better. Atmosphere is not all that great, a bit ran down but food makes up for it. Good place to grab lunch at, around downtown Newark.
… moreRahel Aklilu
Edit: to be fair another reviewer mentioned the weird/spoiled smell but I was swayed by all the good reviews
… moreDes KF
I was in the mood for some Spanish food and tried this spot. When I arrived I found parking on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted. The service was great. I ordered several meals and for myself I got the salmon with the rice and beans. When I ate the food was soo good. The salmon was seasoned to perfection and the rice and beans were soo good. I really enjoyed the food and service.
… moreNehal Ahmed
We stopped by La Cocina for Monday lunch. It’s a small store in the busy downtown area of Newark, parking is really really hard to get. There 5-6 tables inside the store too dine-in, it’s self served, not so fancy esthetic wise. The line starts right at the door, luckily no one was in front of us.
… moreWalter Vashey
I been dying for a Cuban sandwich for a long time. I was in the area and wasn’t liking Omar’s reviews, so I tried La Cocina’s. The bread was a bit thick and puffy for my taste, the roast pork was shredded, not sliced, and 1 measly piece of ham. The roast pork was a bit to salty, and hardly any flavor at all. I’m not sure if it was pressed, but I pressed it when I got home. Photo is pressed at home. Not a fan, won’t go back. This is not my experience with Cuban sandwiches.
… moreGriffin Fruge
Excellent food, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and super affordable. The owner even stopped by afterward to ask how everything went. Be sure to try the salsa that goes with the empanadas. Delicious!
… moreDenise Gomez
Absolutely in love with this place. I already had high hopes of the food but the list the of foods available today (Tuesday) was a big variety and I was very pleased with the flavors and how everything was well cooked. There were enough staff members to attend to everybody’s needs, and the energy just felt peaceful,homelike and friendly.
… moreGabriel Batista
very good food very authentic thank you
… moreMaricelis “Indira” Larrier
The food is honestly amazing and well seasoned. The staff members are very sincere and kind. The song selection is also commendable. I recommend getting the Guava Cheesecake and the flan. My family and I arrived hungry and left happy.
… moreManjari Das
Disappointing recent order. Half filled empanadas and missing sauces. If you are reading this please use the old recipes that you used until three weeks ago. The new one is not up to the mark. Also the filling in the chicken empanada is not as flavorful as it used to be. The Cuban shell used to be so much better. Used to be a go to place and loved it. Time to look for other Cuban options
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