la co ce (la cocina central)

Name: la co ce (la cocina central)
Address: 157 East 53rd Street, New York, NY, 10022
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Midtown East · Latin American

157 East 53rd Street, New York, NY, 10022Directions

4.7123 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's authentic Mexican food, especially the flavorful tacos, empanadas, and margaritas, with many highlighting the fresh ingredients. They also mention the lively atmosphere with great music and the reasonable prices for generous portions. Guests appreciate the fast service and the friendly, attentive staff.

Affordable tacos, lively music, and strong Blackbird check-in traffic.

la co ce (la cocina central) is a $$ Latin American restaurant in Midtown East, New York. It has logged 2,955 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday midday. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

la co ce (la cocina central) is a $ Latin American restaurant with strong signals: a 4.7 Google rating from 148 reviews and 2,955 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The data says people are showing up, especially on Fridays and Wednesdays; the reviews say they are coming for tacos, drinks, friendly service, and a colorful, lively room.

The strongest praise clusters around value and flavor: an $18 special with two tacos and a margarita, tender al pastor, flavorful chicken tacos, and bowls that reviewers call rich in flavor and well portioned. One reviewer from Mexico called the taste “really close” to home, while also flagging smaller portions and a horchata that read more powdery than authentic.

It reads as an after-work, taco-and-margarita stop with menu range that includes burrito bowls, salad bowls, tacos, chips and guac, and staff described as welcoming and knowledgeable.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird records 2,955 all-time check-ins for la co ce.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Friday and Wednesday.
Google shows a 4.7 rating from 148 reviews.
A reviewer praised an $18 special: two tacos and a margarita.
Reviewers repeatedly call out friendly, helpful service.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Did you know

la co ce has logged 2,955 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Wednesday leading the week.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinner

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

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Activity149

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2,955

Neighborhood

Midtown East

Last 30 days

149 check ins

−63% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Review signal

4.7

123 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

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FAQ

How popular is la co ce (la cocina central)?

la co ce (la cocina central) has logged 2,955 check ins on Blackbird.

When is la co ce (la cocina central) busiest?

la co ce (la cocina central) is busiest on Thursday midday, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does la co ce (la cocina central) serve?

la co ce (la cocina central) serves Latin American cuisine.

How expensive is la co ce (la cocina central)?

la co ce (la cocina central) is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at la co ce (la cocina central)?

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