Cocina Abierta

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   Jay

   VIP

   New York City

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food, beginning to end, was truly spectacular. Flavors were amazing
   

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   lynette

   Greater Boston

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The dishes were thoughtfully curated and infused with a variety of spices and flavors. The restaurant’s concept offers the opportunity to participate in a 5 course tasting experience. The menu items are also individually priced. We were not familiar with the menu prior to arrival or the fact that they encourage each guest to indulge in the 5 course tasting experience. We learned this upon arrival. After reviewing the menu, our party of 4 opted to order 2 five course meals, an extra dish and an appetizer - a total of 12 dishes for a party of 4. The part that turned our experience from pleasant and interested, to unpleasant and off-putting was our interaction with the waiter. Our waiter made it perfectly clear through his actions and tone of voice that our decision to share these plates was unsatisfactory - not sure if this is a restaurant trend or his own opinion. He further confined this when we inquired about a gazpacho we overheard another waiter discussing with a table. We were told that because we were sharing, the gazpacho shots weren’t an option. He did check with the kitchen and they decided to make an exception. As it was, our order was plenty for 4 people. We would have over consumed had we ordered more. Still, I think the issue lies in that if they expect each person to order a 5 course meal, they need to make that clear in Open Table and on their website. AND, not offer individually priced items. It could have been great but the service staff was rude and stuck up. We did bring our total tab up with drinks and wine. I hope that made the waiter happy. In the end, we decided, we will not be going back.
   

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   Adam

   Omaha

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic experience at Cocina Abierta! The food and presentation were amazing. Truly a 5-star experience. We had the 5-course tasting menu and each course was great. Our favorite was the tuna carpaccio and beefsteak, but all were excellent. Puerto Rican fine dining at its best!
   

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   Natasha

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved everything about this restaurant.delicious food, great presentation and service, easy accessible location. A little bit noisy but manageable. Great place and I will definitely visit this restaurant next time I’m in PR.
   

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   Andres

   Caribbean

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   La comida tiene buen sabor, pero las porciones son tan ridículamente pequeñas que no vale la pena. Los platos "fuertes" tienen apenas media onza de proteína. Hay un menú de degustación de $85 p/p, pero esa opción la incluyen en la esquina inferior derecha del menú, chiquitita. Si para salir satisfechos hay que comerse los 5 platos, por favor, digan que es un menú de degustación y ya. Fue una experiencia ridícula. La comida sabe bien, pero no es la gloria para tener esos precios. Antes Cocina Abierta servía platos de restaurante fine dining, caro pero era un plato que llenaba. Esto que están sirviendo ahora es un chiste de mal gusto: $200 para terminar con hambre en el supermercado. Vergüenza total.
   

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   Raymond

   Caribbean

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent experience, the waiter was very sweet and kind.
   

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   Lynda

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Eclectic food but tasty. Items are expensive...glass of regular water $3.50! Interesting drinks and unique food.
   

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   Christos

   VIP

   Washington DC

   31 reviews

   3.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food is modest and incredibly expensive. It is tapas and must order 5 courses. We ordered 3 plus 2 drinks for $179 before tip. Would not recommend
   

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   Ginny

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great dining experience! Service was excellent and friendly and the tasting menu and cocktails were wonderful. Would definitely go back. Highly recommend.
   

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    Flynn

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Excellent team, very enjoyable prix fixe menu for New Years Eve (ommivore and veg options). Roasted snook was the standout. Filet was perfectly cooked. All the sauces were inventive and delicious.
    

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