# La Cocina > Casual Cuban restaurant with a cozy, lived-in atmosphere and buffet-style dining similar to Chipotle. Small but comfortable seating includes an outdoor rooftop patio. The place fills quickly around lunch, drawing a steady crowd for its flavorful pork and empanadas. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/LaCocina6 - Address: 61 New St, Newark, New Jersey, United States - Hours: Wednesday: 09:30 AM - 07:00 PM Thursday: 09:30 AM - 07:00 PM Friday: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Monday: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Tuesday: 09:30 AM - 07:00 PM - Phone: +19738566777 - Website: http://www.lacocinanewark.com/ ## What it is good for - Outdoor Space — 10/10 - Outdoor Seating — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Food — 8.7/10 - Sandwich — 8/10 - Empanadas — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "This lunch spot has fresh, delicious food that always arrives hot." - "I'm obsessed with the guava and cheese empanadas." - "I enjoyed dining in the cute outdoor seating area." ## Good to know - Expect long wait times during lunch hours, especially before noon. - Limited indoor seating may lead to crowded conditions. - Street parking is very limited near the restaurant. - Prices are generally affordable for the portion sizes. - Credit cards are accepted for payment. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.