Cocina Chapina — Restaurant in Town of Greenport

After shopping for locally grown produce this morning at a number of farm stands we drove over to Hudson, NY for an early lunch at Cocina Chapina (160 Fairview Ave), a relatively new Guatemalan restaurant in the area. After living in southern California for nearly four decades, where there was an abundance of regional Mexican and Central American cuisines, we are always on the lookout for places which offer authentic flavors. Open only a month, Cocina Chapina absolutely filled the bill and will be a restaurant we will visit often. My one sentence review: "Authentic-tasting cuisine from the Guatemalan palate with a number of specialty dishes, served in a relaxed and airy space, by members of the family who own the establishment at quite...

I really enjoyed the grilled shrimp a la plancha, which came with fantastic homemade tortillas, guacamole and a delicious salsa/ pico de gallo.

Friendly people and relaxed atmosphere. Menu is extensive, with burritos, tacos, nachos and pupusas along with Guatemalan specialties. Looking forward to going back and trying breakfast too. A great addition to Hudson and Greenport’s restaurants.

Located across from the Planet Fitness (Google incorrectly shows it closer to Story Screen...

Stopped in today to try out this new Guatemalan restaurant and I was really impressed! They have a great variety of delicious dishes, full of authentic flavor. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be...