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    la co ce

    157 East 53rd street

    New York, NY 10022


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    WORLD CUP Menu
    FOOD
    Dessert
    DRINKS
    Lunch special menu 11-4pm
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    Featured Items

    • TRES TACOS

      corn tortilla : : onions + cilantro + lime pollo, carne, carnita, brisket, al pastor, mushroom. choose : spicy roja / tomatillo verde / lime cilantro / chipotle aioli
      $17.00
    • lacoce BOWL

      Spanish rice, pinto beans, baby arugula, cilantro, pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro + ADD your favorite protein +4.5 and choose a salsa
      $12.00
    • SWEET POTATO FRIES

      Crispy sweet potato with a tender soft inside and are perfect for dipping in our signature chipotle aioli.
      $6.00+

    WORLD CUP Menu

    WORLD CUP Menu

    • chips and guacamole

      100% corn tortilla and housemade gaucamole.
      $3.50
    • UN EMPANADA

      lacoce’s house-made empanadas. Choose chicken or beef - accompanied with our cilantro avocado lime sauce. Enjoy!
      $4.50
    • DOS TACOS

      corn tortilla : : onions + cilantro + lime pollo, carne, carnita, suedero, al pastor, mushroom. choose : spicy roja / tomatillo verde / lime cilantro / chipotle aioli
      $10.00
    • group sharing snack platter

      chips & gaucamole, pico de gallo, tostones, plaintains, sweet potato fries and x2 chicken empanadas. ADD CHURROS +5
      $25.00

    WORLD CUP BEERS + MARGARITAS

    • house margarita (Copy)

      $9.00
    • tecate (mex - 12oz can)

      Tecate is a well-balanced bright golden Mexican lager beer with a malt crisp flavor, low to medium bitterness that finishes clean.
      $5.00
    • pacifico (mex - 12oz can)

      Pacifico is a Pilsner-style, clear beer with a refreshing, smooth taste. Most of the Pacifico production takes place at its brewery in Pacifico, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
      $5.00
    • imperial beer (costa rica - 12oz can)

      Since 1924 Costa Rica’s favorite beer has been Imperial. Made with a combination of two row and specialty malts, grains, and hops, it has a pleasing touch of bitterness. Golden yellow in color, with a light body and silky texture, Imperial has a clean, refreshing taste.
      $5.00
    • medalla light (puerto rico - 12oz can)

      Medalla Light from Compania Cervecera de Puerto, Puerto Rico is a slightly hoppy Pale Lager, light in color, with an ABV of 4.2%
      $5.00
    • aguila (columbia - 12oz bt)

      classic Colombian cerveza Pale yellow color and some subtle notes of rye, rice, grain, and metal on the nose. A refreshing beer without overpowering the palate.
      $5.00
    • quilmes (argentina - 12oz bt)

      Classic Argentine cerveza This crisp, pale lager is brewed to deliver a smooth, clean taste with a finely balanced mixture of malt and hops.
      $5.00
    • corona extra (mex - 12oz bt)

      Corona Extra was first brewed in 1925 at the Cervecería Modelo in Mexico City, Mexico. This Lager Beer is an even-keeled cerveza with fruity-honey aromas and a touch of malt.
      $6.00
    • modelo (mex - 12oz bt)

      Modelo Especial beer is brewed as a model of what good beer should be, this rich, full-flavored Pilsner delivers a crisp, refreshing taste. 12oz BT
      $6.00

    FOOD

    EMPANADAS

    housemade empanadas with your favorite fillings.
    • UN EMPANADA

      lacoce’s house-made empanadas. Choose chicken or beef - accompanied with our cilantro avocado lime sauce. Enjoy!
      $5.00
    • DOS EMPANADAS

      lacoce’s house-made empanadas with our classic sofrito ! Choose chicken or beef! Comes with cilantro avocado lime sauce. Enjoy!
      $10.00
    • TRES EMPANADAS

      lacoce’s house-made empanadas with our classic sofrito ! Choose chicken or beef! Comes with cilantro avocado lime sauce. Enjoy!
      $14.00

    TACOS

    • UN TACO

      corn tortilla : : onions + cilantro + lime pollo, carne steak, carnita, brisket, al pastor, mushroom. choose : spicy roja / tomatillo verde / lime cilantro / chipotle aioli
      $5.80
    • DOS TACOS

      corn tortilla : : onions + cilantro + lime pollo, carne, carnita, suedero, al pastor, mushroom. choose : spicy roja / tomatillo verde / lime cilantro / chipotle aioli
      $11.50
    • TRES TACOS

      corn tortilla : : onions + cilantro + lime pollo, carne, carnita, brisket, al pastor, mushroom. choose : spicy roja / tomatillo verde / lime cilantro / chipotle aioli
      $17.00
    • FOUR TACOS

      TACO FIESTA x4 - indulge or share! corn tortilla : : onions + cilantro + lime pollo, carne, carnita, suedero, al pastor, mushroom. choose : spicy roja / tomatillo verde / lime cilantro / chipotle aioli
      $23.00

    BURRITO

    • BURRITO

      flour tortilla wrapped around rice, beans, mixed greens, queso fresco, cilantro, and pico de gallo. ADD your favorite protein and toppings and choose a salsa!
      $12.00

    BOWLS

    rice, beans, arugula salad, pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro. CUSTOMIZE more toppings and guacamole! + ADD your favorite protein and choose a salsa
    • lacoce BOWL

      Spanish rice, pinto beans, baby arugula, cilantro, pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro + ADD your favorite protein +4.5 and choose a salsa
      $12.00

    NACHOS

    • NACHOS

      corn chips,, beans, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño, queso fresco, crema, melted queso- ADD your favorite protein and choose a salsa.
      $12.00

    lacoce SALAD

    romaine + baby arugula , roasted corn + corn strips, pickled onions + cilantro avocado lime dressing. Add some protien and guacamole!
    • lacoce SALAD

      romaine + mix greens, roasted corn, corn chips, pickled onions, cilantro caesar dressing : ADD your favorite protein and toppings!
      $12.00

    SPECIALS

    • POLLO GUISADO : CHICKEN STEW

      lacoce’s signature classic take on a chicken stew. POLLO GUISADO! comes with rice beans and few tortillas!
      $14.00
    • POLLO AL HORNO : BAKED CHICKEN : ADD ANY SIDES +5

      lacoce's take on classic latin favorite- POLLO AL HORNO! : Baked Chicken with signature avocado lime sauce! ADD ANY SIDE +5
      $9.50
    • STEAK CHIMICHURI 8oz : ADD ANY SIDES +5

      8 ounces!! grilled filet mignon from Allen Brothers— herbal chimichiri sauce! ADD ANY SIDE +5 and enjoy!
      $26.00
    • CUBANO SANDWICH : ADD ANY SIDE +5

      lacoce’s version of our cuban sandwich - pulled pork, ham + mustard + pickles pressed in a french white roll!
      $14.00
    • GRILLED CHICkEN SANDWICH : ADD ANY SIDE +5

      rosemary garlic grilled chicken sandwich - lettuce + tomato + swiss cheese + chipotle mayo + pressed in a french white roll.
      $14.00

    SIDES

    • CHIPS & GUACAMOLE

      housemade corn chips and fresh guacamole. + ADD some of our signature salsas!
      $3.95+
    • SWEET POTATO FRIES

      Crispy sweet potato with a tender soft inside and are perfect for dipping in our signature chipotle aioli.
      $6.00+
    • TOSTONES

      Golden and Crispy!
      $6.00
    • PLANTAINS

      Simple and Sweet!
      $6.00
    • SPANISH RICE

      saffron achiote spanish style rice
      $6.00
    • PINTO BEANS

      $6.00
    • RICE + BEANS

      Simple side of Rice and Beans. ADD some toppings- and make a mini bowl
      $7.00
    • ROASTED CORN / ESQUITE

      sauteed cut corn / MAKE IT ESQUITE +1.65 (Mexican street corn in a cup) mixed with queso fresco, creamy, tangy toppings, and spices
      $6.00
    • ARUGULA SALAD

      Baby Arugula / Romaine Salad dressed with our signature Avocado Lime dressing. Topped w pico de gallo and crunchy corn ships!
      $6.00
    • chicken tortilla soup

      Chicken Tortiilla Soup
      $6.00+

    EXTRAS

    • CORN TORTILLA x2

      X2 housemade corn tortillas - add these to bowls, salads or stews to customize your meal!
      $1.75
    • FRESH GUACAMOLE

      Housemade fresh gaucamole.
      $2.50+
    • Avocado HALF

      $5.00
    • corn chips

      $3.00

    GROUP ORDER

    • sharing platter

      chips & gaucamole, pico de gallo, tostones, plaintains, sweet potato fries and x2 chicken empanadas. ADD CHURROS +5
      $38.00

    Dessert

    CHURRO

    • churro

      Sweet and Savory Churros! dressed w chocolate and whipped cream!
      $6.00
    • churro with vanilla ice cream

      Sweet and Savory Churros! dressed w chocolate, whipped cream and a scoop of vanilla ICE CREAM!
      $8.50

    DRINKS

    aguas frescas

    • Horchata

      This Horchata is made with rice, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and water. It's one of our favorite latin drinks!
      $5.00
    • Jamaica - hibiscus

      Hibiscus drink, also known as agua de Jamaica, offers several potential health benefits due to its main ingredient, hibiscus. These include antioxidant properties, potential blood pressure reduction, and possible anti-inflammatory effects
      $5.00

    non alcoholic

    • Water

      aqua
      $3.00
    • Sparkling Water

      $3.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00
    • Jarritos Mandarin

      Jarritos Mandarin
      $3.65
    • Jarritos Pineapple

      jarritos pinapple 12oz bottle
      $3.65
    • Coconut Water

      super hydrating coconut water filled with nutrients + electrolytes
      $4.50
    • Yerbe Mate

      Yerbe Mate mint USDA Organic. Certified Organic by CCOF. By Guayaki. Perfectly sweet. Yerba mate is brewed from the naturally caffeinated leaves of the yerba mate plant, found in the Atlantic forests of South America. Contains about as much caffeine as a shot of espresso, along with theobromine (also found in chocolate) and polyphenols, providing a smooth, natural boost.
      $4.50

    BEER / WINE

    • tecate (mex - 12oz can)

      Tecate is a well-balanced bright golden Mexican lager beer with a malt crisp flavor, low to medium bitterness that finishes clean.
      $6.00
    • pacifico (mex - 12oz can)

      Pacifico is a Pilsner-style, clear beer with a refreshing, smooth taste. Most of the Pacifico production takes place at its brewery in Pacifico, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
      $6.00
    • imperial beer (costa rica - 12oz can)

      Since 1924 Costa Rica’s favorite beer has been Imperial. Made with a combination of two row and specialty malts, grains, and hops, it has a pleasing touch of bitterness. Golden yellow in color, with a light body and silky texture, Imperial has a clean, refreshing taste.
      $6.00
    • medalla light (puerto rico - 12oz can)

      Medalla Light from Compania Cervecera de Puerto, Puerto Rico is a slightly hoppy Pale Lager, light in color, with an ABV of 4.2%
      $6.50
    • aguila (columbia - 12oz bt)

      classic Colombian cerveza Pale yellow color and some subtle notes of rye, rice, grain, and metal on the nose. A refreshing beer without overpowering the palate.
      $6.50
    • cusqueña (peru - 12oz bt)

      From the heart and heights of an ancient Andean civilisation, Cusqueña Produced with only the finest natural ingredients near the mystical lost city of Machu Picchu, Cusqueña is crafted from the purest mountain water from a source at 18,000 feet in the Andes.
      $6.50
    • quilmes (argentina - 12oz bt)

      Classic Argentine cerveza This crisp, pale lager is brewed to deliver a smooth, clean taste with a finely balanced mixture of malt and hops.
      $6.50
    • estrella damm (spain - 12oz bt)

      Spain - Estrella Damm is the beer of Barcelona. Brewed following the original 1876 recipe using 100% natural ingredients of barely hops, rice and hops. Pale lager style with exceptional flavor and drinkability.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • corona extra (mex - 12oz bt)

      Corona Extra was first brewed in 1925 at the Cervecería Modelo in Mexico City, Mexico. This Lager Beer is an even-keeled cerveza with fruity-honey aromas and a touch of malt.
      $7.00
    • modelo (mex - 12oz bt)

      Modelo Especial beer is brewed as a model of what good beer should be, this rich, full-flavored Pilsner delivers a crisp, refreshing taste. 12oz BT
      $7.00
    • corona familar CAGUAMA (32oz BT)

      Corona familiar GIGANTICA 32oz Bottle- super hangtime beer! Super shareable with a few friends;-) Cheers and CHEERS!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • modelo CAGUAMA (32oz BT)

      MODELO GIGANTICA 32oz Bottle- super hangtime beer! Super shareable with a group;-)
      $15.00
    • RIOJA WHITE wine Ramirez de la Piscina Blanco 24

      Ramirez Piscina Rioja Blanco 2024 This wine is pale straw yellow in color. It is made from indigenous white Rioja varieties and entirely produced in stainless steel. This wine is a young, refreshing white wine from Rioja, Spain
      $10.00+
    • RIOJA ROSE wine Muga 24

      Muga Rioja Rosado 2024 delicate pale pink hue. On the nose, it presents an intense and intricate aroma, with discernible notes of peach skin, apricot, and a subtle hint of white flowers. Upon tasting, it astonishes with its perfect balance and vibrant acidity that elegantly melds with its body. The finish is prolonged, leaving a pleasant memory of peach and a subtle citrus touch, ideal for those seeking a fresh and vibrant wine.
      $10.00+
    • RIOJA RED wine Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza 20

      Ramirez de la Piscina Rioja Crianza 2020 , Spain
      $10.00+

    COCKTAILS

    • Margarita

      lacoce's Margarita's made with fresh lime juice, choose anza blanco, not a celeb, casamigos tequila or Mezcal (madre) Keep it classic, make it spicy or flavor it up with passionfruit. cheers
    • Paloma

      our take on the classic Paloma made with grapefruit juice, tequila, agave, lime,
      $12.00
    • Caipirinha

      Our Caipirinha is a classic Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça (a spirit distilled from sugarcane), sugar, and lime. It's a simple, refreshing drink! Enjoy!
      $12.00
    • Mojitos

      Our Mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail known for its refreshing combination of white rum, lime juice, mint, sugar, and soda water.
      $12.00

    Lunch special menu 11-4pm

    Cuban sandwich combo

    Try our SPRING LUNCH SPECIAL! Cuban sandwich combo meal! Choice of sweet potato fries or chips and guac. Choose a beverage- water, coke or diet coke! Enjoy!
    • Cuban sandwich combo 11-230

      $17.99

    lacoce chicken salad combo

    lacoce chicken salad combo! romaine + mix greens, roasted corn, corn chips, pickled onions, cilantro caesar dressing : Choose water, coke or Diet Coke.
    • lacoce chicken salad

      $14.99

    UN TACO

    $5.80

    corn tortilla : : onions + cilantro + lime pollo, carne steak, carnita, brisket, al pastor, mushroom. choose : spicy roja / tomatillo verde / lime cilantro / chipotle aioli

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    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    la cocina central latin comfort food

    Location

    157 East 53rd street, New York, NY 10022

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