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El Cocotero

228 W. 18th St., New York, NY, 10011
nr. Seventh Ave.
212-206-8930

7.7 "Recommended"
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66% Would you go back?
66% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
16% Would you go on business?
66% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.8
Service: 8.0
Décor: 7.8
Value: 7.5
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the worst

sammayne from 10011 | Posted on 12/9/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 5
Décor: 4
Value: 1

this place is empty at 8pm for a reason. the worst meal i have had in 6 months. chicken wing hot sauce as the only condiment? really!????!! please stay away from this place...you will be doing a service to the community by staying away from here and facilitating their going out of business. i'm no connoisseur when it comes to venezuelan food, but caracas in the east village is about 100x better.

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Oh-So-Good

rjebaum from 10002 | Posted on 3/21/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 8

When my friend suggested this restaurant and I looked up the menu online, I expected heavy, greasy arepas with cheese (like the ones you get at The Fair), and a bright, tacky decor. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that El Cocotero was a dimly lit, intimate little restaurant, tucked into 18th street with a visible kitchen so you can see them preparing all of the delicious foods. We ordered a pitcher of Sangria from our friendly waiter and although it wasn't exactly cheap at about $30, we ended up getting at least 6 glasses out of it. The Atun arepa was so good and fresh, marinated in citrus with tomato and onion like a ceviche. We decided not to get dessert but they sounded oh-so-good. Will definitely go back!

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3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

I guess good place if you look iike the plumber from Desperate Housewives

douleurexquise from 10001 | Posted on 8/30/08

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 5
Décor: 7
Value: 6

We always meant to try El Cocotero, especially since it's a neighborhood that makes arepas (we usually trek to Caracas in the East Village). The decor is cute and the food was good enough for lunch. I certainly wasn't blown away by anything. It was annoying that the service was a bit unattentive.

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3 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

I little piece of my country!!

alexandrachaves from 11211 | Posted on 11/13/06

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I Love Cocotero.. is a little piece of my country!! Las arepas, tequeños... Chicha, etc. Is a cozy lovely little place in where I travel back in time!! I love venzuelan food

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134 out of 263 people found this review helpful.

Favorite New Lunch/Dinner Spot!

ALGINNYC | Posted on 4/18/05

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 10

In sea of New York restaurants that seem to be more about "see and be seen" than food, El Cocotero is a breath of fresh air.This neighborhood lunch/dinner spot has become a favorite of mine. The traditional Venezuelan cuisine is amazing for tastings to full dinners.A great alternative for us vegetarians too! The bright colored walls,furnishings, palm trees and latin music transports you to a tropical get-away.The staff is very friendly and the crowd is lively and fun.

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120 out of 219 people found this review helpful.

Best New Restaurant in Chelsea!

nyc10011 | Posted on 9/20/04

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 10

I love this place! It is so lively with color and decor,latin music, and Venezuelan cuisine. A great place to meet friends for cheap eats or a full meal. I especially like the fact that there are many items on the menu for us vegetarians.

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114 out of 235 people found this review helpful.

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