ABC Cocina

Restaurant week. Rip off.
All they had was the fritters and a salad. 25 bucks. Really a rip off. Why aren’t some of the better plates on restaurant week.
Service was slow. I won’t recommend this for restaurant week or otherwise
I had the fritters and chicken salad. My wife the beet salad and chicken salad. I was starving after all 3 courses. Chicken salad wasn’t anything special.

3.5 stars.
Came here for a dinner catch-​up with a lovely friend in December.
Really dug the décor and the service was impeccably friendly and my friend and I chatted for literally 2.5 hours.
Food was cool but overpriced for what it was. But perhaps you are paying for the location, environment, and service.
We had the crispy calamari, arroz con pollo, and I think fish tacos. Additionally, a quartino of their house red which was pretty great.
Can’t go wrong with calamari. It wasn’t heavily battered.
Arroz con pollo: pretty good, but a little overpriced no?
Fish tacos… not so memorable.
If it’s your first time, I’d do it and try out some things and have a good time.
Would come back if I had freer cash flow and wanted this darker /​chic environment, but otherwise I’m cool to look elsewhere.

I went to ABC casino with my girlfriends for a restaurant week lunch. It was our first time eating here. While I’m certainly glad I tried it, I don’t think I’ll be going back anytime soon. Outside of restaurant week, the food is not a good value and I’m definitely someone who’s willing to pay for good food. If you’re wondering what in the world I mean: I didn’t feel like it was worth my money in terms of deliciousness, wow factor, portions, service … basically the whole experience.
Some positive notes:
— For lunch, it wasn’t crazy loud, which was nice.
–The basil jalapeño margarita was yum — not too sweet or too spicy.
–They have wine on tap!

Trust me my opinion matters
Ambience is legit. Definitely something different about this place. It doesn’t really have a genre which makes it even cooler.
Every item of food I ordered was bomb. I ordered the guac, fluke salmon with yogurt, charred octopus, and fish tacos. The best thing was the octopus which we ordered again during our meal because it was that good.
Drinks were legit as well. I’m usually a scotch on the rocks guy but I decided to get the mezcal passion fruit which was legit. Ordered a second round.
All in all I would definitely come back. And I usually don’t say that about most places. Let alone give 5 stars.
Peace from Doctor P

Went there for restaurant week, but it’s only offered on week days. So We just ordered from the lunch menu. The food tasted good, especially the sea bass. Price/​taste/​innovation wise, I think it’s ok… deco is nice. I may go back…

This place came highly recommended for Brunch. I totally loved the vibes and décor of the place. My date and I wanted a place where we could hear ourselves talk yet still hear good music and a good crowd, ABC Cocina did just that.
We arrived a little early for our reservation and was seated within 15mins. The service was awesome, the waiter really knew the food and cocktail menu.
On to the food :)
Patatas Bravas: Crispy, flavorful & the sauce that comes along with it was pretty good!
Kabocha Squash and smoked mozzarella empanadas: healthy and delicious! Would definitely suggest everyone try them.
Chipotle Chicken Tacos: My date had these, I did not try them but he spoke highly of them.
Huevos Rancheros: Not my favorite Huevos Rancheros, I have had better. I probably will not order them again here.
Churros with cajeta and spiced pear: They were ok, kind of hard. But were warm when they came out.
Overall the food was good and flavorful. The service was great!

This place is much pricier than restaurants I typically visit so I don’t anticipate going back any time soon but I certainly enjoyed my meal. I dined with two friends and we ordered a large assortment of items, mostly vegetarian and vegan. We all enjoyed the food (particularly the roasted brussel sprouts and the mushroom tacos), and I was pleased that they offered a good selection of vegetarian/​vegan options to begin with and happily made substitutions to make additional items vegan for me. My favorite item had to be the chocolate coconut Popsicle — amazing!

I didn’t order the food (which I have no doubt was beyond amazing!) but I stopped in here before heading out on a recent weekend and just loved it. The drinks, the hip atmosphere, the service. All top notch.
Sat at the bar and the bartenders (all women yay!) were very friendly and chatty. I definitely recommend the spicy whiskey sour. All day
Can’t wait to go to ABC Kitchen one day!

Overall loved the décor as much as I loved the décor at abc kitchen. I was already full from eating before we got here, therefore, probably did not enjoy it as much as I could have. I did really enjoy the arroz con pollo dish.
We ordered the spicy ham and cheese fritters– maybe I’m not a big fritters person but I thought it was ok. The crispy fish tacos were good but I was too full to also enjoy it. We also got the garlic shrimp with chili oil which was good. I ordered a piña colada which didn’t taste much like your traditional pina Colada. Overall I oils definitely return to try more things off the menu.

CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS? 5 STARS. OVERALL EXPERIENCE – 3.
I was super stoked at the idea that ABC Cocina might turn into my go-​to place in the US area but it did not live up to expectations, unfortunately. The space is gorgeous; the restaurant’s exposed concrete walls paired with its rustic glam lighting are reminiscent of ABC Home next door (literally, the doors in the back lead into the blanket section). It is a bit loud in here but not to the decibel level where you lose your voice over dinner.
ROASTED BAY SCALLOPS SALAD – light and refreshing salad. the scallops were a bit overdone but made for an interesting tasting combination with the tartness of the citrus. definitely worth a try if you’re up for a fun pop in your mouth!
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS – LITTLE BLOSSOMS OF FLAVORFUL CRISPINESS! Simple dish that had us wanting more!
PATATAS BRAVAS – overcooked to a crisp and lacking salt and other seasonings
KABOCHA SQUACH AND MOZZ EMPANADAS – buttery and fragrant pastry encased a surprisingly delicious and subtly sweet/​salty filling. Perfect for vegetarians! Wasn’t a fan of the sauce so we ate them naked.
CHARRED OCTOPUS – i didn’t understand this dish because all the flavors were subdued. the octopus was dry and a bit rubbery.
HOUSEMADE CHORIZO – this sausage was lacking something but the pickled onions made up for what the sausage was lacking!
We had room for dessert but the choices were very «been there, done that» so we decided to pass.
**Overall, I probably wouldn’t come back because it’s missing a wow factor!

ABC Cocina is a hip, trendy, and cute spot. I’ve been here a couple of times and each visit did not disappoint. On my most recent trip, we stopped by later in the evening without reservations — we sat by the front communal tables by the bar. The service was a bit slow by the communal tables as it seemed like there was only one guy running around for that section. But other than that, dinner was as good as expected.
Everything sounded so delicious on the menu… I definitely had a hard time choosing what to order. I really how the menu is divided by categories such as «light & bright,» «golden & cripsy,» «masa & tortillas,» «grilled & roasted.» We decided to ordered the following tapas:
— Patatas bravas atop with spicy-​tangy sauce and rosemary aioli — does its job that you’re expecting
— Crispy brussels sprouts with blue cheese aioli — perfectly crispy and so delicious… thought the blue cheese aioli was almost unnecessary
— BBQ pork tacos with pickled pineapple and chili relish — excellent tacos
— Griddled fish tacos with aioli and cabbage-​chili pickle — I’ve had the crispy version before; both versions were delicious. Tacos had a nice kick to it — the pickled cabbage was very acidic… had to pick some off
— Chorizo — nothing special… just a good spicy sausage… will skip this next time
— Cocktails are good here but a bit overpriced for what they are
I’ve had the guac here before as well and it was fantastic. Come here if you’re looking for a trendy atmosphere with some good food.

I wouldn’t quite say it lived up to all the hype, and I’ve been to ABC Kitchen before where I didn’t have the most memorable food or experience, so I came with no expectations. I’d like to give this place 3.5 stars, but I’ll round up ;)
We came early to a birthday event and had a couple of drinks. MY MY are their cocktails pricey — $ 16 for a tiny margarita filled with 80% ice? Eh. The bloody orange one wasn’t that great and the regular margarita didn’t blow me away either. I drank it to drink it, ya’mean? I probably won’t ever order their «special» drinks again though.
After about an hour, our table was ready just in time — we were seated at the high booth table, which was a good size for the 12 of us. We had the 12÷19÷15 pre fixe menu. All the food was pretty good but I couldn’t try it all due to my gluten allergy. Everyone else seemed to enjoy every dish just fine, so I’ll take their word for it. The cheese board, salad, and tuna sashimi were my favorites. I didn’t get to try the crunchy rice but it looked delicious!
When the dessert came out, one of the waiters dropped the dish which shattered everywhere — one of the glass pieces landed inside my right sleeve. That was not cool — I ran to the bathroom to check and I was lucky. It was more like a cardboard cut on my elbow, so I wasn’t going to whine about it or ruin someone’s birthday event. I washed it off and came back to continue the celebration.
It’s a good place for groups but I wouldn’t throw my birthday bash here. There’s barely any elbow room to walk around and the bar’s tiny — the bartenders are attentive, but their drinks, again, were mediocre at best. The décor was modern but nothing mind blowing either.

Only in New York do I have to make Sunday brunch reservations one full month in advance, but a month was enough time for me to get over how much money I would spend for this brunch. The ambience was amazing with fantastic service. To quote my friend, this is «the type of place that Blair Waldorf would go to.»
Between the 4 of us, we ordered 8 dishes along with a few cocktails, and we were STUFFED. As a general piece of advice, definitely share the food, but make note that items on the brunch menu are meant to be portioned for one person whereas items on the rest of the menu are meant to be shared. We started with the savories — guac with grapefruit, fried potatoes with aioli, crab fritters with chipotle mayo, shrimp with chili oil, and charred octopus with chipotle mayo. Then we ended with the sweets — French toast and coconut pancakes. Aside from the octopus being slightly on the dry side and the fish taco tortilla being too flaky, everything was quite tasty. However, I’m not sure they’re worth the hefty price.
Overall, beautiful restaurant that I’d highly recommend for special occasions but be prepared to spend $$$.

We had a large group dinner at Cocina and I have to say that I am impressed with the ABC family restaurants. I liked the food at Cocina even more than at ABC Kitchen next door.
We had a pre-​arranged menu that included the following: cheese board, brussel sprout salad, cured salmon, shrimp, patatas bravas, squash and mozzarella empanadas, short rib tacos, mushroom with goat cheese, charred octopus, vegetable brown rice and (for dessert) tres leches cake with cranberry meringue and salted caramel flan. Everything was absolutely amazing, flavorful, inventive and delicious. If I had to choose my least favorite item out of all of the above, it would be the flan (I know, shocking… me, not like a dessert… gasp!).
Service was top-​notch, we were well-​cared for, plates were cleared appropriately, waters refilled, drinks replenished. Ambiance and décor was dreamy and romantic (see pics)…what more could you ask for? Do make advance reservations as this is one of NYC’s hot spots!

Jamon iberico
crab/​corn fritters
short rib tacos
lobster with chili butter
rice with chicken/​chicken skin/​lemon
— all were phenomenal. It took a lot of self-​restraint on me and my wife’s part to limit ourselves to sharing five dishes.
The interior of ABC Cocina is a sight to behold. Jean-​Georges’ interior decorator knows his drapes and chandeliers because most of JG’s restaurants are very chic. A pricey joint but when I enjoy every aspect of the meal like I did here I am not going to cry poverty. So worth it and it’s obvious why this place is a mob scene every night.

Came here for lunch; great place for either a business or personal lunch.
The inside vibe is chic and reminiscent of ABC Kitchen but less fussy. The service is excellent; they’re extremely attentive and anticipate your needs.
We had the beef empanadas and the salmon salad; both were excellent. The beef empanadas come as an order of two; great for two people to split or perfect for a small entrée. They are extremely HOT so be careful. The sauce on the side didn’t add much; the flavor of the meat is excellent and they are cooked perfectly.
The salmon salad is also very nice; the salmon is very high quality and cooked medium rare so it is very delicate and flavorful. A nice size for a light lunch.
My one piece of feedback is that it is quite pricey even for lunch given the portion size, so I would not come here if you’re on a budget (it’s a good lunch to expense, let me put it that way!).
All in all, next time I want to meet someone for a casually elegant but not over-​the-​top lunch in Flatiron, I’ll choose this place.

Love ABC Cocina in every way! Drinks, tapas, food, decors! The ambiance itself deserves a 4.5 alone! I absolutely love the chandeliers and lighting decors — each light is unique in its own way but not random! They all connect. Being in a beautiful place just puts you in a good mood the moment you walk in.
However, make sure you make table reservations for dinner because if you want to sit in the dining area, a reso is needed, but for the last few times, I just walked in and sat by the bar, which is perfectly fine too! In fact, I love the intimacy of the bar.
All their drinks are very well mixed and beautifully garnished! But I usually like the fruity cocktails. It’s hard to pick a favorite tapas because I love them all! And you must get the chicken and rice dish (it’s under entrees) but I forget the name! The chicken chunks were tender and moist while the rice was flavorful and soft! It was amazing!

LOVED it here. The décor, the ambiance, the food, the drinks, and the service went above and beyond. It’s a bit of an eclectic space which adds to its charm.
I started dinner with their house margarita on the rocks. It packs a punch so make sure to give it a try. It tasted authentic and not like it was made with a premixer. A drink you must try is the smokey rose. I tried a sip of someone else’s and immediately wished I had a full glass of it.
The oysters were incredibly fresh and came with a good assortment of sauces. The guacamole is different from ones you’ve tasted before, but I thought it was one of the best I’ve ever had. You have to try their mezcal-​cured salmon. It comes with crispy bits of potato and a cucumber yogurt sauce. That was the standout dish of the night. We wished we ordered more than one plate. Also, I’m usually not one to love tacos but their crispy BBQ tacos with pineapple relish had a great salty/​sweet combination that worked well together.
Tried their churros and flan for dessert. Their churros were great but I just didn’t have any room to finish them. The flan was sent out on a «happy anniversary» plate by the waitress after asking what occasion we were there for. It’s a heavy dessert so the mini portion was exactly right.
ABC Cocina was an awesome experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!

Came here for brunch with my friend and was impressed. Service is pretty fast (food is brought out when it is ready). We tried the piña colada, eggs benedict with crispy corn tortillas and ham, crunchy mexican spiced french toast with glazed apricots, patatas bravas with spicy-​tangy sauce and rosemary aioli, and their chocolate and coconut popsicle.
Piña colada: A bit sweet for my tastes, but nice, thick, texture
Eggs benedict: Amazing. Truly a delicious dish. Normally, eggs benedict is one of those dishes that is «alright» for me, since I tend to find it a bit bland. This one was not the case. They spices they used on the dish as well as the black bean salsa they serve with it elevates the dish to an entirely different level. So flavorful and distinct. I was very impressed.
French toast: Toasted to perfection — fluffy on the inside, crispier on the outside. The french toast wasn’t too overwhelmingly sweet and was absolutely addicting.
Patatas bravas: Roast potatoes with a Latin American flair… so fantastic. Execution was great. My friend, who has been to Barcelona, said that these were almost just as good as the ones in Spain. Sauce was on point and I loved the rosemary aioli.
Chocolate and coconut popsicle: Coconut sorbet and chocolate ice cream combo in popsicle form. Great dessert, and extremely refreshing. Chocolate ice cream was a bit sweet for me.
Ambience of the restaurant was very upscale and swanky. My friend and I sat outside since it was so nice. Very relaxing and fun time.

I came here once about eight years ago with my parents and we loved it. However, we finally decided to revisit ABC Cocina and to be honest, we were all pretty disappointed. Yes the food is fancy shmancy, but taste-​wise it’s but a mere 6.5÷10, and the service is beyond pretentious. We had a 6:00pm reservation for a Sunday but arrived just after 5:30. The restaurant was empty but the hostess didn’t want to seat us immediately because she wanted to «finish with the 5:30 reservations,» and asked us to wait at the bar (probably to get us to start spending money on drinks before actually sitting down, I hate this scam!).
Anyway, sometime around 5:45 we were seated, the restaurant was still empty, mind you. We ordered a bunch of tapas plates to share since that’s what you do when you dine at ABC Cocina.
Spring Pea Guacamole– It’s their must-​have signature dish everyone raves about. It’s good, not something that’s out of this world extraordinary, but it’s fresh.
Charred Octopus– Solid dish. Our favorite of the night.
Ham and Cheese Fritters– I mean, who doesn’t love ooeygooey melty fried cheesy foods? Good, but SUPER hot so let them cool before you take a bite.
Housemade Chorizo– Upon first bite I thought it would be good. After chewing it for about three seconds it was extremely bland.
Florida White Shrimp– Second favorite of the evening! Who knew if you mix shrimp with bananas it would be good? It also tastes similar to ceviche which is always a plus in my book.
Patatas Bravas– My dad makes better.
Arroz con Pollo– Horrible. Yes, there was a lot of chicken but it was not here nor there. Fail. Fail. Fail. For the last dish that came out this was for sure a disappointment.
Chocolate Crème Brûlée tart– Decent. I mean, it’s a sweet chocolate dessert, you can’t really go wrong with that.
As for the sangria… I had the red hibiscus and it was standard.
ABC Cocina is a beautiful restaurant, but at the end of the day it’s for those people who want to see-​and-​be-​seen while feeling super important because they’re dining at a Jean Georges restaurant. I get it, I really do, but these types of places are simply not for me.

ABC Cocina est le restaurant à tapas ultra tendance du Flatiron District.
Sous la direction du chef super star Jean-​Georges Vongerichten, (3 étoiles Michelin pour son restaurant Jean-​Georges à 1 Central Park), ABC Cocina revisite le taco mexicain avec de nouveaux ingrédients et des sauces très personnelles dans une ambiance très new yorkaise.
On est dans les tapas donc les portions sont plutôt petites et on est dans l’univers du luxe donc les prix sont assez élevés. J’ai donc testé pour vous le taco le plus en vogue: le lobster taco à $ 24. C’est vraiment un délice: de belles pièces de langoustes rehaussées par une excellente sauce. Pas suffisant pour un diner, il faudra compléter par d’autres tapas.
En dessert, je me laisse tenter par le «Chocolate Crème Brûlée Tart, Vanilla Sorbet» et je redécouvre totalement la crème brulée. L’ajout du chocolat devrait être obligatoire!!!
Sinon, côté boissons, on est dans un bar donc ils maîtrisent les associations alcoolisées ou pas. Les cocktails valent vraiment le coup, ils sont très originaux.
Il faut donc y aller pour un moment de partage avec des amis dans un des restaurants qui fait le plus de buzz actuellement et donc très difficile à réserver.