abc cocina Introduce
Brunch in New York City is more than just a meal; it’s a cultural ritual, a time to gather with friends, unwind after a long week, and indulge in some of the city's most creative culinary offerings. Amidst the countless options, abc cocina stands out as a true gem, offering a fresh, innovative, and deeply satisfying Latin American-inspired experience. We are not just a brunch spot; we are a full-service restaurant and bar, blending a cozy, trendy, and upscale atmosphere with a menu that is both wholesome and exciting. Our focus on organic and healthy ingredients sets us apart, ensuring that every dish is not only delicious but also a conscious choice. From a relaxed weekend brunch to a lively dinner with friends, abc cocina provides a beautiful space and impeccable service that feels both special and welcoming.
The name "abc cocina" speaks to a philosophy of simplicity and purity, rooted in our commitment to using fresh, organic produce and high-quality ingredients. This dedication to quality is evident in every dish, from our light and bright salads to our savory grilled and roasted plates. The atmosphere is designed to be both trendy and casual, an ideal setting for a variety of occasions. The "beautiful space" with its fresh flowers gives a "high end feeling" without the stuffiness, making it a comfortable place for groups, solo diners, and tourists alike. Our mission is to provide an escape from the city's hustle and bustle, a place where you can relax, enjoy great food and conversation, and feel completely at ease. The fact that we "don't rush" our guests, as noted by a satisfied customer, is a testament to our commitment to a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience.
abc cocina is conveniently located at 38 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003. This prime location places us in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant Flatiron and Gramercy neighborhoods. Our central address makes us highly accessible from all parts of the city. Whether you're traveling via the subway lines at Union Square, which is a short walk away, or a professional working in the surrounding offices, our restaurant is easy to find and reach. The area is bustling with activity, yet our location on a quieter side street offers a sense of privacy and a more relaxed setting.
For those who prefer to dine with fresh air, we offer outdoor seating, a highly sought-after amenity in New York City. While parking can be typical for the city, paid street parking is available. We strive to be as accessible as possible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, ensuring that all of our guests can enjoy a comfortable dining experience. Given our popularity for both lunch and dinner, we recommend making reservations, especially for dinner, to secure your table and ensure a seamless visit.
Services Offered
- Brunch: Our brunch menu is a highlight, offering a fusion of classic brunch dishes with Latin American flair. Enjoy our famous coconut pancakes with lavender maple syrup, huevos rancheros, or our crunchy Mexican spiced French toast. We also serve a selection of our popular lunch and dinner items like tacos and empanadas.
- Lunch & Dinner: We offer a full menu for both lunch and dinner, featuring a wide range of Latin American-inspired dishes. From classic table snacks like our guacamole with roasted tomato salsa to our signature crispy seafood rice, every dish is crafted with care and a focus on organic ingredients.
- Full Bar Service: Our onsite bar offers a great selection of alcohol, including beer, hard liquor, and wine. We are particularly known for our great cocktails, with a customer highlighting the "delicious passion fruit margaritas."
- Catering & Events: While our primary service is dine-in, we can accommodate groups for a lively and memorable gathering. Our communal tables are "very convenient" for larger parties, as a customer mentioned.
- Takeout & Delivery: For those who want to enjoy our food at home, we offer convenient takeout and delivery services, bringing our delicious meals right to your door.
Features / Highlights
- Organic & Healthy Offerings: A core part of our identity is our commitment to organic and healthy ingredients. Our menu includes numerous vegetarian and small plate options, making it easy to create a delicious and wholesome meal.
- Great Cocktails & Desserts: Our beverage program is a major draw, with customers raving about our cocktails. The food and dessert menu are equally impressive, with the flan and other seasonal desserts being a "must."
- Upscale Yet Casual Atmosphere: abc cocina strikes a perfect balance between trendy, upscale, and casual. The beautiful decor and fresh flowers create a high-end feel, while the friendly and welcoming staff ensures a comfortable and relaxed experience.
- Fast Service: Customers consistently praise our "fast service" and friendly staff. This focus on efficiency ensures that your dining experience is seamless and enjoyable from start to finish.
- Outdoor Seating: Our outdoor seating area is a fantastic feature for enjoying your meal or cocktail on a pleasant day, adding to the charm and versatility of our space.
Contact Information
Address: 38 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Phone: (212) 475-5829
Mobile Phone: +1 212-475-5829
What is worth choosing
Choosing abc cocina means choosing an elevated dining experience that feels both luxurious and approachable. What makes us worth choosing is our unique blend of a stunning, upscale atmosphere with a menu that focuses on fresh, organic, and healthy Latin American dishes. The fast, friendly, and "amazing service," as noted by a customer, sets us apart. Our food, with its "absolutely delicious" flavors and vibrant presentation, is a testament to our culinary passion. Whether it's the refreshing salads, the best pork tacos, or the must-try flan, every item on our menu is designed to delight. The flexibility of our offerings, from a full brunch menu to a dinner menu with shared plates and catering options, makes us a versatile choice for any occasion. For New Yorkers seeking a trendy, cozy, and high-quality spot that doesn’t feel rushed, abc cocina is the perfect destination. We offer a true taste of Latin American-inspired excellence, right here in the heart of Manhattan.
abc cocina Menu
DINNER MENU
- clam on the half shell $2.00
- table snacks
- warm marinated olives $8.00
- jamon iberico de bellota $48.00
- guacamole with roasted tomato salsa, warm crunchy tortillas $19.00
- light & bright
- crunchy hearts of lettuce, sherry shallot vinaigrette $16.00
- chioggia beets, shaved apples, mustard vinaigrette, marcona almonds $16.00
- raw shaved fluke with green chili dressing, crunchy rice, herbs $18.00
- tuna tartare, chipotle aioli, chilies, chives $18.00
- chicken soup with vegetables and lime $17.00
- golden & crispy
- crispy calamari, smoked chili aioli, lemon $18.00
- patatas bravas, spicy-tangy sauce, rosemary aioli $12.00
- shrimp with sizzling garlic, chili oil $19.00
- brandade croquettes, grilled pepper-tomato salsa $18.00
- gooey spicy ham and cheese fritters $15.00
- masa & tortillas
- mushroom empanadas with green chili mayonnaise $14.00
- spiced ground beef and celery root empanadas with tomato salsa $16.00
- sauteed mushroom tacos, cashews, mole, kale, lime $16.00
- crispy fish tacos, aioli, cabbage-chili pickle $21.00
- griddled fish tacos, aioli, cabbage-chili pickle $25.00
- chipotle chicken tacos, grilled jalapeno salsa $20.00
- savory glazed short rib tacos, habanero relish, frizzled onion $25.00
- crispy bbq pork tacos, pickled pineapple, fresno chili relish $19.00
- cheese fondue with soft, crunchy tortillas $24.00
- grilled & roasted
- maitake mushrooms with goat cheese, fresno pepper vinaigrette $18.00
- grilled maine lobster with drawn butter, smoked chilies
market price
- charred octopus, smoked paprika creme fraiche, guajillo vinaigrette $23.00
- beef tenderloin “burnt ends” with chimichurri $42.00
- sherry-honey glazed baby back ribs, peanuts and cilantro $19.00
- housemade chorizo sausage $18.00
- rice
- posole, smoked chilies and fall vegetables $25.00
- arroz con pollo, crackling skin, lemon zest $28.00
- crispy seafood rice with chorizo and lemon-paprika aioli $34.00
LUNCH MENU
- raw bar
- oyster on the half shell $3.50
- clam on the half shell $2.00
- table snacks
- jamon iberico de bellota $48.00
- guacamole with roasted tomato salsa, warm crunchy tortillas $19.00
- light & bright
- raw shaved fluke with green chili dressing, crunchy rice, herbs $18.00
- chicken soup with vegetables and lime $17.00
- golden & crispy
- patatas bravas, spicy-tangy sauce, rosemary aioli $12.00
- shrimp with sizzling garlic, chili oil $19.00
- brandade croquettes, grilled pepper-tomato salsa $18.00
- gooey spicy ham and cheese fritters $15.00
- grilled & roasted
- maitake mushrooms with goat cheese, fresno pepper vinaigrette $18.00
- baby calamari with chorizo, chickpeas and herbs $19.00
- charred octopus, smoked paprika creme fraiche, guajillo vinaigrette $23.00
- grilled maine lobster with drawn butter, smoked chilies
market price
- masa, tortillas & rice
- mushroom empanadas with green chili mayonnaise $14.00
- spiced ground beef, celery root empanadas with tomato salsa $16.00
- sautéed mushroom tacos, cashews, mole, kale, lime $16.00
- crispy fish tacos, aioli, cabbage-chili pickle $21.00
- griddled fish tacos, aioli, cabbage-chili pickle $25.00
- chipotle chicken tacos, grilled jalapeno salsa $20.00
- huevos rancheros, farm eggs, fresh corn tortillas $24.00
- fall vegetable posole, fermented chili and herbs $20.00
- arroz con pollo, crackling skin, lemon zest $28.00
- salads
- raddichio and escarole, figs, gorgonzola and basil
- crunchy hearts of lettuce, sherry shallot vinaigrette
- kale, roasted pumpkin, red apple, mustard vinaigrette
- crispy chicken $26.00
- grilled salmon $25.00
- chimichurri shrimp $24.00
- sandwiches
- crispy fish, black olive tartar sauce, chilies, arugula $23.00
- roasted turkey cuban, flying pigs farm ham, dairyere, pickles $20.00
- cheeseburger, roasted poblano mayonnaise, fried green tomatoes $22.00
BRUNCH
- raw bar
- oyster on the half shell $3.50
- clam on the half shell $2.00
- table snacks
- jamon iberico de bellota $48.00
- cheese board, marcona almonds $17.00
- guacamole with roasted tomato salsa, warm crunchy tortillas $19.00
- light & bright
- chicken soup with vegetables and lime $17.00
- raw shaved fluke with green chili dressing, crunchy rice, herbs $18.00
- golden & crispy
- patatas bravas, spicy-tangy sauce, rosemary aioli $12.00
- shrimp with sizzling garlic, chili oil $19.00
- brandade croquettes, grilled pepper-tomato salsa $18.00
- gooey spicy ham and cheese fritters $15.00
- masa & tortillas & rice
- mushroom empanadas with green chili mayonnaise $14.00
- spiced ground beef and celery root empanadas with tomato salsa $16.00
- sauteed mushroom tacos, cashews, mole, kale, lime $16.00
- crispy fish tacos, aioli, cabbage-chili pickle $21.00
- griddled fish tacos, aioli, cabbage-chili pickle $25.00
- chipotle chicken tacos, grilled jalapeno salsa $20.00
- posole, smoked chilies and fall vegetables $20.00
- arroz con pollo, crackling skin, lemon zest $28.00
- crispy seafood rice with chorizo and lemon-paprika aioli $34.00
- grilled & roasted
- maitake mushrooms with goat cheese, fresno pepper vinaigrette $18.00
- baby calamari with chorizo, chickpeas and herbs $19.00
- charred octopus, smoked paprika creme fraiche, guajillo vinaigrette $23.00
- grilled maine lobster with drawn butter, smoked chilies
market price
- salads
- crunchy hearts of lettuce, sherry shallot vinaigrette
- raddichio and escarole, figs, gorgonzola and basil
- add: crispy chicken $26.00
- add: grilled salmon $25.00
- sandwiches
- crispy fish sandwich, black olive tartar sauce, chilies, arugula $23.00
- roasted turkey cuban sandwich, flying pigs farm ham, dairyere, pickles $20.00
- cheeseburger, roasted poblano mayonnaise, fried green tomatoes $22.00
- brunch
- market fruit plate $14.00
- churros with chocolate sauce $11.00
- huevos rancheros, farm eggs, fresh corn tortillas $24.00
- crunchy mexican spiced french toast with pears $20.00
- coconut pancakes with mixed berries, lavender maple syrup $20.00
- eggs benedict with crispy corn tortillas, flying pigs farm ham $22.00
- side of bacon $8.00
- housemade chorizo sausage $18.00
DESSERT MENU - DINNER
- apple and cranberry crisp, pumpkin seed streusel, ginger lemongrass ice cream $14.00
- horchata ice cream sundae, mexican chocolate $15.00
- honeynut squash flan with pear and hazelnuts $14.00
- cookie plate $14.00
mexican hot chocolate chip, dulce de leche, fig jam pop tart, lemon glaze
- churros, chocolate sauce $14.00
- seasonal popsicles $9.00
mango tamarind, concord grape, chocolate coconut
- market fruit plate $12.00
DESSERT MENU - LUNCH
- apple and cranberry crisp, pumpkin seed streusel, ginger lemongrass ice cream $14.00
- horchata ice cream sundae, mexican chocolate $15.00
- honeynut squash flan with pear and hazelnuts $14.00
- market fruit plate $12.00
- seasonal popsicles $9.00
mango tamarind, concord grape, chocolate coconut
DESSERT MENU- BRUNCH
- apple and cranberry crisp, pumpkin seed streusel, ginger lemongrass ice cream $14.00
- horchata ice cream sundae, mexican chocolate $15.00
- honeynut squash flan with pear and hazelnuts $14.00
- market fruit plate $12.00
- cookie plate $14.00
mexican hot chocolate, dulce de leche, fig jam pop tart, lemon glaze
- seasonal popsicles $9.00
mango tamarind, concord grape, chocolate coconut
abc cocina Details
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Paid street parking
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1Beautiful space, friendly host and amazing service! The food was absolutely delicious I got the tomato & salad it was so refreshing and then enjoyed the best pork tacos and had a rose water lemonade! The flan is also a must! I had the best time, they don’t rush us either !
July 11 · Chantha ThachWe came for “happy hour” with group of friends and set at the comunal table which was very convenient for us.And all ended up delicious passion fruit margaritas and some bites for the table - calamari, potatoes, guacamole (had to order second one because first one was too good), fish tacos and pork tacos.Service was fast and people were friendly.and what I especially like - fresh flowers on the tables! Gives you “high end” feeling.
April 03 · Natalia SerovaCame here for a work dinner and was very impressed and surprised. The interior is gorgeous with dimly lit with antique/modern vibes, super fancy chandeliers, little table lamps and different textures in the walls. We shared a bunch of plates together because we were a big group of like 8 people.Guac and chips: crunchy and super fresh, small portion thoughSashimi: nice light starter, fresh, great texture and taste mixtureOkra and pepper dish: spicier than expected but tons of flavorVeggie ceviche: crunchy veggies, fresh and ripe tomatoes, small avocado cubes, flavorfulBeef Tacos: rich, satisfying, as expectedMushroom and cheese: very creamy and well balanced textures from the mushroom and cheeseRhubarb cake with pistachios: light, yummy, easy to share, comes with vanilla icecreamFlan: super rich, tasted almost like cheesecakeMint choco ice cream: not your regular mint chip, way better, feels more “real”I didn’t love my mocktail because it wasn’t sweet as expected but my waitress brought syrup on the side and made sure I liked it!! super attentive and accommodating.Definitely make a reservation! This is the place you can take a date, your parents, coworkers, friends, or alone even!! I would come back.
June 28 · Sunny ParkThe neighborhood is cute. The vibe is chill. The staff is friendly. Love the chaotic but thoughtful interior. It’s perfectly curated. I like the rustic roof beams and the fancy chandeliers. But more importantly, the food! Loved every bite. The empanadas were so interesting. The tacos were tasty. The best bite though? The churros. I know lame, boring, you can get churros anywhere. But the salt level on these! So perfect. I loved them. I would definitely come back here and recommend to others.
June 26 · Sarah HaightExcellent food. Sweet pea guacamole, maitake mushroom and areoz con pollo were highlights. Amazing service from Vinny, if you have him waiting on you, don't bother with the menu, just listen to his recommendations!
June 09 · Selina Brillantes
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