Great place. Clean, Very Organized, Food was fresh. Owner is a great guy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicolas Duffy
Casual, cozy spot with a relaxed café atmosphere and simple décor. The food really shines here. The Cubano sandwich was fantastic—perfectly pressed, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavorful, juicy meat. One of the best I’ve had. The grilled chicken was just as good: tender, well-seasoned, with beautifully cooked skin, served over rice and beans that complemented it perfectly. Generous portions, great flavors, and food that’s clearly made with care. Definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Fabian
expensive for no reason, why is a plate of food and 1 empanada more than $20??...especially by a university. the food isn't even that good, it tastes old.
Amer Hanini
Manny, Josh and the family are always welcoming and the food is incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Y G
Placed an order thru doordash. Expecting a nice prepared plate that costs $20 with a 4.6 rating restaurant. But instead I received burnt food that tastes days old, chicken overly cooked, Yuca and rice soggy and burnt. FOOD literally tastes as if it were reheated and just thrown into a container. This is one of the worst take outs I've ever had. I for sure will be submitting this reviews along with a request of a refund.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Daja Rice
My job order catering from la cocina for our thanksgiving feast . I just wanna say the communication was amazing .We had more than enough food & the food was delicious everyone enjoyed it . I would definitely recommend this place & trust once we have another event I will be calling you guys . Thank you again for your amazing service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miguel Llora
This little Cuban discovery had great pernil.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Pulled Pork
Teresa Stirpe
Great food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Khan
Well priced and very good Cuban Cafeteria, All of the menu options are good. I often get moro rice and beef stew or pork.
There is usually a wait whenever I go in, which is around/before lunch time a little. Which really does speak to how popular this place is.
I've mainly ordered their spinach empanada on the side whenever I get a platter; I wouldnt reccomend it if youre not a big fan of greens but I personally love it!
The establishment has a very lived in feeling which is nice, it adds to the charm of the place.
I'd reccomend as a solid lunch spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Zakarias
Amazing food, it really has that home cooked feel to it that you don’t find at many restaurants.
Warm place, nice people, fast service, yummy food. That says enough in itself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Mac Money
Great lunch spot, couldn’t ask for any better. The owner is always accommodating and nice and food is always fresh and delicious. Try it you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherry Cox
Josh, Manny and the crew at La Cocina are the BEST. They accommodate our program and special orders (even at the last minute). Food is always delicious and arrives hot for our clients lunch at 12:15. As long as we are without a cook at our program, I will continue to order from you! NHBC appreciates you!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monty Berry
When thinking of a place to get lunch in Newark, I'm really not sure you will find anywhere better. I got the bistec sandwich, and it was fantastic. Try the patio in the back for cute outdoor seating! Only thing to improve (maybe) is that there is not a lot of indoor seating, but honestly that's fine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rolston Cyril Watts
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Always uplifting when I visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Empanadas, Spivey Beef over Rice with Plantains, Rice \u0026 Broccoli
Great place. Clean, Very Organized, Food was fresh. Owner is a great guy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casual, cozy spot with a relaxed café atmosphere and simple décor. The food really shines here. The Cubano sandwich was fantastic—perfectly pressed, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavorful, juicy meat. One of the best I’ve had.
The grilled chicken was just as good: tender, well-seasoned, with beautifully cooked skin, served over rice and beans that complemented it perfectly. Generous portions, great flavors, and food that’s clearly made with care. Definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
expensive for no reason, why is a plate of food and 1 empanada more than $20??...especially by a university. the food isn't even that good, it tastes old.
Manny, Josh and the family are always welcoming and the food is incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Placed an order thru doordash. Expecting a nice prepared plate that costs $20 with a 4.6 rating restaurant. But instead I received burnt food that tastes days old, chicken overly cooked, Yuca and rice soggy and burnt. FOOD literally tastes as if it were reheated and just thrown into a container. This is one of the worst take outs I've ever had. I for sure will be submitting this reviews along with a request of a refund.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My job order catering from la cocina for our thanksgiving feast . I just wanna say the communication was amazing .We had more than enough food & the food was delicious everyone enjoyed it . I would definitely recommend this place & trust once we have another event I will be calling you guys . Thank you again for your amazing service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This little Cuban discovery had great pernil.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Pulled Pork
Great food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Well priced and very good Cuban Cafeteria,
All of the menu options are good. I often get moro rice and beef stew or pork.
There is usually a wait whenever I go in, which is around/before lunch time a little. Which really does speak to how popular this place is.
I've mainly ordered their spinach empanada on the side whenever I get a platter; I wouldnt reccomend it if youre not a big fan of greens but I personally love it!
The establishment has a very lived in feeling which is nice, it adds to the charm of the place.
I'd reccomend as a solid lunch spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing food, it really has that home cooked feel to it that you don’t find at many restaurants.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Warm place, nice people, fast service, yummy food. That says enough in itself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Great lunch spot, couldn’t ask for any better. The owner is always accommodating and nice and food is always fresh and delicious. Try it you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh, Manny and the crew at La Cocina are the BEST. They accommodate our program and special orders (even at the last minute). Food is always delicious and arrives hot for our clients lunch at 12:15.
As long as we are without a cook at our program, I will continue to order from you! NHBC appreciates you!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
When thinking of a place to get lunch in Newark, I'm really not sure you will find anywhere better. I got the bistec sandwich, and it was fantastic. Try the patio in the back for cute outdoor seating! Only thing to improve (maybe) is that there is not a lot of indoor seating, but honestly that's fine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Always uplifting when I visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Empanadas, Spivey Beef over Rice with Plantains, Rice \u0026 Broccoli
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