Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieCasual venue serving traditional Puerto Rican fare such as alcapurrias, pastelitos, pernil, and papa rellena.
What to order: Pork Alcapurrias · Bacalaito · Tripleta · Guava BBQ RibsFrom Google Maps reviews.
Cocotazo was absolutely amazing and lived up to every bit of the hype. We made reservations and were seated promptly, which was a great start to the evening. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere reminded me of my grandmother’s house. The warmth, the decor, and the feeling of being surrounded by family brought back memories I haven’t felt in a long time. My grandmother passed away eight years ago, and I honestly haven’t had Puerto Rican food that connected me to my roots the way this meal
Visiting from OH I decided to visit this beautiful restaurant from location to service I absolutely recommend 100%. The area the restaurant is in felt like a home away from home and I was met by the most welcoming atmosphere from the host, waitress to the chef personally coming out at the end of our dining experience. My only regret was eating before I came as I only got to try the alcapurrias de carne y de cangrejo and the bacalaito. We ordered the jugo de parcha as our drink since sadly they w
I’ve lived in NYC for a few years, but was born and raised in PR and was feeling homesick. I kept seeing videos of this restaurant on social media and my expectations were fully met. I had a great server, the food came quickly, and the meal itself was delicious. I ordered the bistec encebollado and while it was different from what I typically ate growing up, I liked this version a lot. The meat was cooked perfectly and really juicy. The beans were full of flavor and really reminded me of home. A
From the Jun 6, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.