Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieCasual eatery offering a variety of baked goods, including homemade empanadas, as well as juices.
From Google Maps reviews.
Walking down Flatbush Avenue, the air is a thick tapestry of transit sounds and the rhythmic pulse of Brooklyn life. It is a corridor defined by transition, where people are always moving toward something else. Yet, stepping into Coco’s Empanadas feels less like a stop and more like an arrival. In a neighborhood where food is often the primary language of identity, Coco’s serves as a vibrant punctuation mark, offering a sensory bridge between the Caribbean and the local sidewalk. The Setting and
Cute little spot on Flatbush with a wide variety of empanadas and other small items. I decided to try the Chipotle shrimp empanada & the Carnitas empanada. The shrimp one has a nice lil spice to it. Good flavor. I was disappointed by the pork. It’s little cube pieces (not shredded) but it had no flavor, no taste, wasn’t even the texture of roasted pork. Maybe it’s frozen pieces idk but they could’ve kept that one. The empanada crust is 10/10. I would return to try other flavors for sure.
The chicken empanada was very small for $4 in my opinion, but it was genuinely good—definitely worth trying. The lentil soup, however, was disappointing. It was very thin, almost like flavored water with just a few lentils. It didn’t really feel like a proper soup, more like a watered-down version. Overall: empanada is a must-try, soup is skippable.
From the Jan 6, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
The restroom was missing basics like toilet paper, a bin, or a self-closing door.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.