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La Cocina International Restaurant, St. Augustine Beach, FL
La Cocina International Restaurant, St. Augustine Beach, FL
La Cocina International Restaurant, St. Augustine Beach, FL
La Cocina International Restaurant, St. Augustine Beach, FL
La Cocina International Restaurant, St. Augustine Beach, FL

La Cocina International Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1636 Reviews
$30 and under
International
Family owned operated by Norberto Jaramillo and his wife Cristina Santana
La Cocina International Restaurant offers intimate Fine Dining with a Latin Flair in a Casual Atmosphere.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary Latin, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 8:00 am–10:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (904) 461-8288
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Norberto Jaramillo
  • Catering
    We thank you for considering La Cocina International Restaurant to hold this important day in your life. With our quality of service and excellent cuisine, we assure you that this day will be unforgettable.<br />Our dining room can hold up to 60 guests for all your specials occasions such as weddings, rehearsals, anniversaries, graduations, holiday parties, and more...
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room can hold up to 60 guests for all your specials occasions such as weddings, rehearsals, anniversaries, graduations, holiday parties, and more...
  • Private party contact
    Norberto Jaramillo: (904) 461-8288
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Augustine Beach
  • Cross street
    Beach Blvd
  • Parking details
    Complimentary hotel parking
  • Public transit
    Old Town Trolley Tours at Castillo Real Hotel stop
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Augustine

    Best Overall

  • St. Augustine

    Best Food

  • St. Augustine

    Best Service

  • St. Augustine

    Best Value

  • St. Augustine

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Great for fine wines

  • St. Augustine

    Romantic

  • St. Augustine

    Good for special occasions

1,636 Reviews
  1. MarianneZ

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous and creative dishes - every one a taste bud delight!

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  2. dmsfl

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, atmosphere, a d food! The filet did not need a knife. It was so tender that it could be cut with a fork.

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  3. KatherineC

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good Menu had good choices Loud atmosphere Nice hotel

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  4. MRNEMO

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent, the Appetizers excellent, the entrees were fantastic and Crème Brûlée was the best to finish of a great evening. THE MOST UPSETTING THING WAS WE WE GIFTED A LaCOCINA CASH CARD AND WERE CHARGED A CREDIT CARD SERVICE CHARGE WHICH THE RESTAURANT IS NOT CHARGED FOR. We should be credited for this added charge. Tel # 845-494-3062

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  5. Sams

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, Great service, Great atmosphere. Food well presented. Perfect date night for the wife and I. Highly recommend if you are looking for International flavors.

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  6. FernandoG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place, Super Nice Staff - specially Gina

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  7. Nance

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I live here locally and this is the finest restaurant on the beach. Never hesitate to bring someone here. It was not crowded because of the recent storm so it was pleasant for conversation as the only downfall when it’s crowded you can hardly talk or hear. The food is excellent and service very good. Highly recommend

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    We had the filet and the chicken. Split the spinach salad , All were outstanding. The service was efficient, but not personable. We were there for our anniversary and we will definitely be back.

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  9. CVare

    Mexico City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    If the room is full, oh my God, you can barely be able to hear the next one to you. Ask for filet mignon but not for pasta or fish, not a good flavor

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  10. David

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went to La Cocina for my partner’s birthday. The food was outstanding and the service was very good. The only issue was it was loud due to two large tables celebrating occasions. Not really La Cocinas fault but it was hard to talk. We shared the baked Brie to start and it was perfect-the pastry was flaky, cheese melted and apricot chutney tasty but not overpowering. My partner ordered the cazuela, which she loved. Seafood cooked perfectly and there was just enough broth to cover everything without becoming a soup. I had the lobster ravioli with butter nut squash, in a tomato cream sauce. Very nice, only minor complaint was it wasn’t s hot as I’d have liked. For dessert we had the coffee cream pastry. Creamy, nice coffee flavor and s with the baked Brie, the pastry was flaky.

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  11. SheaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time we visit St. Augustine, we have to make a stop here!! The food is always amazing and the staff of phenomenal!

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  12. KendallNSB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I really enjoy this place, the food is great and the staff are attentive. It would be nice if it were a bit quieter.

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  13. Helen

    Baltimore

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is always excellent. We are there at least once a month. Probably the best restaurant in St Augustine for the food and the value. Congratulations to the chefs who both, Norberto and Sebastian, won awards!!

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  14. ClydeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Comfortable setting, great service, great food, consistent for last 10 years

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  15. BekiM

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful & food excellent. Will definitely go again!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was the first time my husband and I dined at this restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised. The food was amazing. The service is impeccable. We will be back.

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  17. Joyl

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of our favorite date night dinner places! Can’t beat the food and service. Sometimes a little loud but doesn’t keep us from coming back!

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  18. JimmyD

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I love to treat ourselves to a romantic dinner at La Cocina. The ambiance is great and the food is exquisite.

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  19. KathyS

    Jacksonville

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We recently dined for "date night" on a Thursday which the restaurant will allow you to bring a "special" wine without a corkage fee. Jorge was our waiter and we tend to go with his recommendations as we are never disappointed. I had a cup lobster bisque and he had ceviche (shrimp and salmon tossed with red onions, peppers, cilantro, fresh garlic, ginger avocado puree and toasted ciabatta). Our entrees were Peri Peri Chicken (organic skin on chicken breast, over cilantro cream, roasted potatoes and green beans) and Half Rack of Lamb (New Zealand lamb, rosemary mint demi glace, whipped potatoes and roasted vegetables). Note: As an incentive for cash-paying customers, the restaurant provides 3.5% discount off the total sale amount.

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  20. ElizG

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant. Very nice staff. My husband and step mother said the filet mignon wasn't quite as high quality as the other 3 times they had ordered it in the past. My pear salad was good and the plantain carpaccio was nice.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, ambience and service were all excellent. We will make this an annual stop when we come to St. Augustine!

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  22. PeggyS

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would recommend this little restaurant inside a hotel. We went at 6:30, started out at low noise level then it began to rise. The menu is not large. It gives you choices for 1st, 2nd and 3rd courses. My choices were excellent… the pear salad.. the Plantains.. then the salmon.. dessert menu comes after dinner. Chocolate dessert was outstanding. They even put a candle on it for my birthday. My husband had the Octopus, Charcuterie board and the Lamb. All was good. Bottle of wine, 3 courses and dessert Cost in the high range at $215 plus tip.

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  23. Robert

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Servers are usually more attentive than this time.

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  24. steve

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    This has always been our favorite restaurant, but last nights meal was very disappointing. The lobster ravioli was not in a vodka cream sauce as on the menu Mussels had not opened and clams were overcooked. Lamb was not as good as usual.

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  25. BridgetM

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The warm bread and herb butter was delightful. The appetizers were very flavorful. We had the pear salad, octopus, plantains, and filet mignon. The caramel cake dessert was beautifully decorated. Interesting atmosphere (hotel lobby) and no cocktails but overall we had a good time with excellent service.

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  26. MichK

    Charlotte

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent dinner. Fantastic service. We brought out of town guests and one was Gluten-Free. Because everything is made from scratch, our sever was very helpful in deciding what to order. The lobster bisque and ceviche were delicious. The octopus was super flavorful and tender. We will definitely return.

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  27. Smitty

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    Food was less than average and not worth the upscale prices

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  28. TMBFT

    Charlotte

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner!!! Every course was delish! Impeccable service and warm inviting surroundings. Don’t miss!!!

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  29. KimJ

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You can't go wrong with La Cocina. Nestled in a boutique hotel off of A1A, La Cocina offers a pleasant atmosphere and wonderful dining. From delicious appetizers and lite or hearty entrees, there is something there for you. Thank the chef as you leave. He won't disappoint you.

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  30. ScottD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lobster bisque—outstanding. Escargot with puff pastry and sauce-Amazing! Subtle sauce on entrees allowed the Salmon and Seafood to shine! Will Return!!!

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  31. HALjr

    Jacksonville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were with our grandson and his family from Paris. They were very accommodating for their 1 year old. This has been our favorite restaurant in St Augustine for many years. Wonderful food and the service by staff we know made this a memorable evening. Look forward to our next visit.

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  32. LisaJ

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    First, service is impeccable. Waitstaff is friendly and knowledgeable. Ordered the pear salad as the customer reviews highly recommended it. Not bad, but not great. Also, we ordered some type of Greek lamb meatballs. I'm not saying they were'nt done correctly. I didn't care for the seasoning (personal choice). The star of the show was the beef short ribs. Amazing. Vegetables were cooked perfectly. I was pleasantly surprised to see the bill. I would def. come back.

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  33. janetr

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely ambience, great service and delicious food with large portions. Will definitely be back.

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  34. TomL

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding. The service and dinner made for a very nice evening. I recommend making a reservation and we will be back for sure. Great date night out! Thank you.

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  35. Lllllk4

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The service was very good. The flavor of the food was lacking, pretty bland. The serving dish for the main course was attractive. Michaels restaurant is much better for the price.

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  36. bethanyp79

    Jacksonville

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    An odd place to consider fine dining. Paper menus and weird lighting and decor. Attached to a hotel and directly beside the pool so I would market it differently. The food was ok. The pear salad was the best part, taste and presentation. We also got the Brie cheese that was very dry, whatever preserves in it dried out by baking, it also had a strawberry sliced which wasn’t good and really seasoned toasts that were awful. The Brie was ok with the house bread that comes tho. Just dry. My meal was the only vegetarian dish offered, noodles with veggies that were so salty I couldn’t eat more than a few bites. My husband got the fish that he said tasted undercooked alone but with the other things on his plate made it ok. They did have a nice wine list. Service took awhile to come see us and we were there with only two other tables but they were very attentive later and the ladies were very much fine dining servers. Won’t come back tho because of the food.

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  37. KatieC

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The pear salad was excellent! I ordered medium well steak and it was more medium rare. I ate some of it and give the other to my husband. Very nice atmosphere.

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  38. MimiI

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the go-to favorite for SA locals. the staff is exceptional, professional, and thoughtful making sure guests have exactly what they need and superior personal service. Kudos to the Chef and his team! Consistently excellent, artful plating, and the freshest of ingredients prepared to order. Appreciation and Gratitude!

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  39. Jose

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for a great meal and time at La Cocina, thanks for your service and food it was great, thanks again.

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  40. TanyaJ

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great atmosphere. Convenient if you are staying at Castillo Real. Great wine selection. I will definitely come back!

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FAQs

La Cocina International Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 461-8288.

La Cocina International Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1636 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Cocina International Restaurant

530 A1A beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Beach Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Augustine Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 8:00 am–10:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary Latin, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary hotel parking
  • Public transit
    Old Town Trolley Tours at Castillo Real Hotel stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Norberto Jaramillo
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (904) 461-8288
  • Catering
    We thank you for considering La Cocina International Restaurant to hold this important day in your life. With our quality of service and excellent cuisine, we assure you that this day will be unforgettable.<br />Our dining room can hold up to 60 guests for all your specials occasions such as weddings, rehearsals, anniversaries, graduations, holiday parties, and more...
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room can hold up to 60 guests for all your specials occasions such as weddings, rehearsals, anniversaries, graduations, holiday parties, and more...
  • Private party contact
    Norberto Jaramillo: (904) 461-8288
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