La Tapa del Coco

It has been quite awhile since my wife and I went out to sit down at a restaurant with all the craziness going on, but we made the move and chose to do so at La Tapa del Coco. This was a bit of a special dinner as we were meeting with some important people for the first time and wanted to make a good impression. Needless to say, La Tapa did not disappoint! Parking was no problem as thy use the car wash ports in the evening - that plus the very present and armed security personnel made us feel very secure. The ambiance is very casual and Caribbean, making for a relaxed setting. Once our guests joined, we shared an order of Torrejitas de Bacalao (Codfish balls) , which we super fresh and delicious with any of the 3 sauces provided (personally, I am partial to the berry one). We chased it with varieties of Casa Bruja beers, each person choosing their preferred time. I had the house special Tiny Winey, which is a spice beer with Ginger and Sorrel, delivering a Jamaican flavor, a great blend with the food! For the main course, we had the One Pot Colonese and the Curry Shrimp with Fried Plantains. Both can't miss dishes - the One Pot is a perfect combination of coconut rice & beans, curry shrimp and roasted spare ribs with a coleslaw salad. All fresh and well balanced. The Curry Shrimp is fantastic, everything is prepared with a true Caribbean flavor. Coupled with the Casa Bruja beers (particularly the Tiny Winey), the overall meal was tremendous. This visit reaffirmed our view of this restaurant being a top choice in the City. The service is top notch - the people were very attentive and everything was delivered in a timely manner. Coupled with the comfortable temperature inside and moderate music volume made for a great experience. In summary, we highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a comfortable, casual Caribbean restaurant that provides high quality food and service in a safe, central environment.

Made another visit to La Tapa after very busy days for both my wife and I. We were both tired, hungry and looking to have a good meal in a pleasant environment, which meant that this restaurant rose straight to the top of our list. Of course, we made our Degusta reservation and we were warmly welcomed when we arrived. and seated right away. Love the vibe at this place - always playing Caribbean style music, the servers wear AfroCariibean headgear, comfortable seating, with great food and service. My wife ordered the One Pot Colonese - can't miss with this selection. Everything was clearly made fresh and served hot and tasty. I ordered the Costillas Afrotaki (Afrotaki Spareribs) - my first time trying this dish and it was a delight. The grilled ribs were done to perfection with an African style rub and served with a sweet Teriyaki sauce. I had it with the coconut rice and peas, which, along with a couple of Tiny Winey beers, made for a perfect pairing. Our son had his usual, chicken fingers and french fries, which he fully enjoyed. To finish it all off, we shared a special chocolate cake desert, called "Close your eyes good". This was our first time trying it and it was a definite hit amongst the 3 of us. A great cap to an enjoyable evening at this fun restaurant. I highly recommend this place for anyone that enjoys food with flavor in a cozy setting with relaxing ambiance. You just can't go wrong at La Tapa!

Went for out for a Friday night family dinner to tryout their BurgerWeek offering. Parking was a challenge because the place was packed, with a line of people waiting for a table outside. The best way to ensure that you can get a table is to make a reservation, which, fortunately, I did thru Degusta. We got seated pretty quickly, ordered our Burgers (chicken fingers for the little guy) and enjoyed the lively ambiance while we waited for our food. Service is timely and friendly - our food was delivered in a reasonable amount of time and was well worth the wait! Their Journey Burger was UNBELIEVABLE!! With a unique blend of Antillean flavors in a burger, this is a special treat and one that should be on the menu regularly going forward. I almost forgot - for an appetizer, we had the plantain tarts and beef pattys (2 of each) - very tasty and the perfect started for our palate to prepare for our burger delight! For us, this is a restaurant that never disappoints. With their cozy ambiance, friendly staff, simple menu and amazing dishes, you cannot go wrong at La Tapa if you feel for some Panamanian - Caribbean flavor.

Wednesday night dinner decision after a long day - we went with La Tapa del Coco. We like the limited, high quality menu that they offer of Pan-Caribbean dishes in a comfortable setting. On this night we both wanted to try something new - dishes that are all off the menu. I had the Pork Ribs with Coconut Rice, wifey had the Curry Shrimp with Patacones and the 4 yr old has his usual Chicken Wings with Patacones. I have to say, the Pork Ribs were simply AMAZING!!! They are served boneless, so you are getting pure pork meat, that was bbqed to perfection. Succulent, moist, well seasoned and full of flavor, this was perfectly married with the coconut rice and with fried ripe plantain. The influences of Jamaica are all over this dish and Chef Isaac outdid himself with this dish. The Curry Shrimp was excellent - good portion of shrimp served in a tasty curry sauce that is not too strong, but with a little kick to it. This pairs really well with patacones and is another winner. Our son's dish consistently delivers - very good portions of well prepared wings served with fresh patacones. We've not had a bad meal there ever, however, this particular night was absolutely the best. Washed the meal down with a Tiny Winey Saril beer - perfect!! If you are interested in trying out good Caribbean food in a fun, island setting (reggae music is always playing in the background there), you HAVE to check out this spot.

Excelente el servicio y la comida mucho más… exquisitas las torrejitas de bacalao… El One Pod y los camarones en salsa bocatown, saril con jengibre… muy bien… Sorry si no subimos fotos, pero al llegar nuestras ordenes, le entramos de una y luego ya era tarde para las fotos…🤣🤣🤣 Seguro repetimos…

La Tapa del Coco

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