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Cocha

4.4 (305 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Enjoying the fabulous atmosphere
Pamela H.

Upon entering the restaurant, we were immediately taken by the warmness of the staff and a personal greeting from one of the owners. Visually, we observed the fabulous noir aesthetics, and an intentional bar containing only mid-level to high-level spirits. After receiving our cocktails, a Cowboy Killer and a Chardonnay, we felt as though we had left Baton Rouge and were sitting in a trendy dining establishment in Crystal City outside of Washington, D.C. Our server Cheyenne, was quickly present and extremely knowledgeable. We were delighted at the chef-driven, international menu items, however all over the map with our thoughts and our Cheyenne made some excellent suggestions. For our appetizer, we decided on the Indonesian Stir-Fried Noodles, which was actually an entree. It was absolutely delicious, with a slight spice, delightful peanut drizzle and with many other flavors that merge into a party in your mouth. Our entree was the Pan Seared Fresh Fish, Orange & Red Currant Romesco, Parsley Cream, Roasted Celery Root, fried Eggplant. We were surprised and that the fish was actually Halibut as it is found in the cold, deep waters of the North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans. It was an excellent and delightful choice. The fish was fresh, flaky, perfectly cooked and with the sauce accompaniments it was a complete palate pleaser. The only critique I have was that the eggplant beneath the fish was too think and chewy with a tough skin and bitter aftertaste. I think a thinly sliced, fried eggplant stack beneath the fish would have been perfect for my taste. Overall, this is the best total dining experience we have had in a long time. Cocha is now one of our favorites.

Cachapas
Pura R.

We had the cachapas for appetizers and I had the Indian curry. The flavors on my dish went well together (curry, cabbage, spinach, and purple rice) and the food was fresh and light. The curry was everything I was hoping it would be. The cachapas had a great taste, but they seemed to have been waiting to get to us for a brief moment as the dish tasted warm and not hot. The waiter was attentive and made sure to always check on us and that we had what we needed. On taste, decor, and overall experience I give this place a 4.5!

Iced tea
Seanniece B.

Service: The service is top tier. Everyone was nice and friendly, incredibly accommodating and attentive. The waiter did know about gluten intolerances and was able to guide me. Food: okay. So if you have a gluten intolerance, you have to be open minded here. The menu, while fantastic, is a bit limited overall/for all diets. I got the half cocha salad and the iced tea sweetened with simple syrup to start. The salad was light and magnificent. The lemon pieces were truly life changing. I could've eaten that salad everyday. I followed up with the grilled spanish octopus. I was a little concerned that I had gotten myself into trouble at first but the dish was great. The beans, the chili vinaigrette, the lemon pieces, and the sausage all complemented the octopus. The potatoes were not my favorite in the dish. I feel that they couldn't been herbed but they were a bit bland. I've only had octopus once so this was a bit of adventure for me. I finished it up with the chocolate coconut ice cream. It was dairy free! Truly magnificent and rich. Sure it could've been plated better but the taste overrode that aspect. Ambiance: it was a cute spot. I was outside on the sidewalk tables. The decor was nice.

Salmon Benedict
Jackie D.

I went to Cocha for brunch and really enjoyed it. It was nice outside, the service was good, lovely wine selections (which cannot be said for a lot of restaurants in BR), and I really enjoyed the flavors in my salmon Benedict! I love that they offer different items seasonally and that the menu items encompass more than your typically Louisiana cajun fare. I also enjoy their wine tastings when they host them - a great spot overall in downtown!

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Jasmine W.

What can I say!! My experience was amazing!!! Everything from our excellent waiter who made sure we had everything in a timely fashion, he cleared our drinks and plates every time he came to check in, I did not have to ask for anything! The food was so delicious! The drinks were great! The atmosphere was captivating. Everything was lovely and I will be returning.

Katie C.

What a sleeper surprise! We were driving through Baton Rouge during the holidays and decided to stop somewhere for lunch. So happy we chose Cocha. First off, I have to praise the Eyes of the World cocktail. It is hands down the best cocktail I've had in quite some time. So perfectly balanced with a hint of spice and not too sweet - I wish I could order another right now. The food was also quite good. Our favorite was the Beet and Burrata salad. The Latin roast pork and Asian stir fry entrees were also good, but the cocktail and salad were really the highlights. The service was friendly, but pretty slow despite our table being one of only 2 or 3. It felt like we had been forgotten on more than one occasion. And dining outside was really lovely, but the beautiful tree canopy above will shed many small leaves, into your food and drink if you're not careful. We often had to cover our bowls and glasses whenever a small gust of wind blew. Nothing to dock points for - just a warning if you also choose to dine outside!

They even decanted the wine
Brian H.

Food was great. Had the special ribeye and it literally melted in your mouth. The duck was also fabulous. Bernardo and the staff was on point and provided great service for all our college girls. The room itself was cool and well thought out - definitely one to revisit.

Outdoor seating
Stacy E.

The place is so cool with outside seating downtown! A perfect spot to hangout on a pretty day! The cocktails are amazing and unique! The service was friendly and fast! I highly recommend this spot!

Tuna rice and burrata beet.
Justin M.

Such a superb place with quality ingredients. Love this place. the weather was fantastic for outside seating. Starters, Had the yellowfin tuna over crispy rice. This was just ok. Jalepenos were unusually spicy. The rice to tuna ratio was off and needed a little more sauce. Still good though. The burrata beat salad was delicious but would have been even better with a balsamic to me. The beet soup was flavorful and comforting. Duck entree was a little over salted but so delicious! Wish it had the other half of the duck just wasn't enough. The sides were savory. The ribeye was also over salted and a little chewy but good. The potatoes were great. The lavender fields drink was refreshing and relaxing. The pims cup still one of the best. The chocolate sorbet WOW! Shocked it's dairy free as it's so rich and creamy. I have to go back and get that for sure. Glad it's a staple and not a seasonal thing.

Kurtis J.

Well must say, absolutely phenomenal service here, guys were great vibes giving us the low down on food, history, culture here and what not. The food itself brings a lot of innovation and fusion. Check out the great host of dishes we tried.

Lentil soup
George O.

This restaurant was spectacular from food to service to atmosphere. The menu is eclectic and has something for everyone. It was a little pricey but well worth it.

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Thai Pepper

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If you are looking for authentic Thai delicacies, this is your place. However, unless you know what…read moreyou are buying remember this word...MILD!!!!!! Even the mild spice level got my nose running (I know, tmi). The ambiance is nothing fancy however, the music level and selection was really nice. And even though I went during the busy lunch rush, service was fabulous!!!

The only reason this place is getting at least a 3 is because my friend likes this place and says…read moreour experience was not typical of what it's been like for her in the past. Since she likes this spot I won't totally downvote it. Also, she liked her food. But if I was solely basing it off of my own experience, I'd give them a 2! When we arrived there were maybe 12 people in the place. Not full, but clearly too much for a single person to attend to efficiently. There was only one young guy taking all the orders , bringing the food, bussing the tables, and taking the checks. He had an adorable little girl who was also helping (she's another reason the rating isn't lower--she was a darling!) The guy was pleasant, but it took a long time to even take our order. Then to bring our food. We even had to ask for utensils. I sent my food back because my pad see ew had black pepper on it which I've never seen before. I tried it and it tasted "ashy" for lack of better word. I THOUGHT it was the pepper--but the second dish which appeared not to have the pepper in/on it still tasted ashy. I'm thinking that perhaps their flying pan was kind of burned/ashy. It wasn't pleasant. Also there was a whole peanut in my dish. My friend liked her food though.

Cocha - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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