El Coco — Restaurant in New York

Exceptional Experience: A Perfect Blend of Service, Cuisine, and Atmosphere

From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with warm smiles and a genuine sense of hospitality that set the tone for the entire evening. The service was truly outstanding—attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable without being pretentious. The staff seemed genuinely passionate about the menu and made thoughtful recommendations based on our preferences. Our server was especially remarkable, checking in at the right times and ensuring our glasses were never empty. It’s rare to feel so well taken care of without the experience feeling forced or overly formal.

Now, onto the food—absolutely phenomenal. Each dish was beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. We started with a selection of appetizers that showcased a creative blend of textures and tastes. The main courses were equally impressive; the meat was cooked to perfection, the sauces were rich and well-balanced, and the vegetarian options were anything but boring. Every bite felt like a culinary adventure. Even the dessert managed to exceed expectations—decadent without being overly sweet, and plated like a work of art.

The ambience of the place deserves just as much praise. The interior design struck the perfect balance between cozy and sophisticated, with soft lighting, tasteful decor, and a well-curated playlist that added to the relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for an intimate date night or a comfortable dinner with friends, the setting adapts beautifully. The layout allowed for enough privacy while still feeling part of the overall energy of the place.

In conclusion, this restaurant offers the kind of complete experience that leaves a lasting impression. From top-tier service and exquisite cuisine to a welcoming and stylish environment, every detail is thoughtfully executed. I wouldn’t hesitate to return and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly memorable...

Despite the advertisements on Tiktok or wherever else you may find recommendations for this restaurant: I will say make sure you know that there’s two prices with the small and tall margaritas. The menu advertised that the classic margarita is 5 or 8(a three dollar add on for flavors)but doesn’t tell you there’s a size. My friends and I went out for the five dollar margaritas yet when the bill was brought to us we had a much bigger tab than expected. Our waiter had never explained there was a difference in pricing or sizing. Naturally we ordered what we saw on the menu and what we were told. The manager pr whoever was there wasn’t the best as she almost mocked us for assuming it would be so cheap for how much we drank. She gave us a percentage off of our bill but just for reference make sure that you know the small glasses are 5-8 depending on the flavor of margarita you get. The tall marg is 10-13 depending on the flavor but letting you know that the amount of alcohol and sour juice that is poured is most definitely wrong ratios. For the price, yes I’m sure is an amazing price but it needs to be explained by each waiter in full terms and should be changed on the menu depending on the size. When we arrived and sat down it was about 15 minutes until we were given our drinks because the bartender was having conversations. Our waiter brought our chips and salsa instead of guac then quickly brought it out after we said something. I just want others to know what they’re getting into and what they can be given by higher management. I’m not sure if I’ll come back which is sad as the food was really good. I believe the owners would benefit from different managers or even workers. It seems like a hangout more than an actual establishment. Pictured below is the small and large glasses, the small is 5(on the left) the large is 10(right). Again it would be different if our waiter had explained the...

Not once did our server come to check on us. A man with curly hair & glasses. Had to flag him down each time, awkwardly. When we did get his attention, politely. He would say “yeah yeah of course.” Then blatantly disregard us & carry on conversing with his friend or irrelevant tasks he could perform when it’s not busy (it wasn’t.)

There was a dead fly in our cup, disgusting. We had to remind him we needed a new drink after he just brought us a new cup? We ordered chips & salsa & fajitas, he brought out the chips a minute before our entree. That’s not usually how appetizers work. Our salsa was hot from sitting so long. Mind you he’s doing nothing, I believe I saw him breaking down boxes? While the bartender, a pleasant woman, seemed to be over exerting herself doing her job & what appeared to be his as well.

No refills were offered to us, it’s 90 degrees outside. My 6 year old son begging us for water, however getting this servers attention made us feel like we’re the ugly kids at the end of the lunch-table. The bartender ironically was the one who asked us how the service was. Not our server. We were constantly flagging this man in glasses down to ask politely for more chips, more tortillas for our fajitas, drinks; Had to vocally yell for our check, after I myself, then my wife tried to get his attention because he was too busy conversing with I’m assuming a friend of his at the bar eating Popeyes.

He knew what he was doing.

Extremely unprofessional. Borderline intentional judging by other reviews regarding this same Individual with glasses. I dare say bigoted.

The fajitas were clearly microwaved, the drinks come in 4 ounce cups. Not how I’d like to spend my Sunday....