Amazing spot! I want to give it 5 stars, but I'd like to try a few other places in town first before deciding if this is truly the best. I'll definitely update my review once I do. The food was flavorful. I got the goat, and morcilla (blood sausage) and my partner got the beef, platanos, and yuca. His beef was fall-off-the-bone tender, platinum, and yuca was great. My goat was a bit chewy, and morcilla a bit dry, but still very tasty. I'd definitely come back to try their other à la carte dishes. There are so many choices even if I went back every day for lunch for a week, I still would not be able to sample all that they offer. I couldn't take a pic of my partner's plate as it was so good he inhaled all of it, I barely got any, and that's how you know his plate was amazing!! Service was awesome as well, the lady was so nice and helpful. read more

La Cocina Restaurant - Goat and morcilla (blood sausage) - Latin American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Authentic, homemade Hispanic deliciousness!!! Was staying 10 minutes away and was told the food was amazing. Had the Pernil & Yellow rice with beans on the side and a plate of oxtail, smothering the rice with gravy from the steamy food table you can choose from many delectable entrees, priced very well and all the food you can see was fresh. Huge assortment of imported juices & drink you will enjoy the Latin taste and smells of the kitchen that fill the room. Staff was very comforting and served high heaping plates you can feed 2 people with one serving. Hope you try this place. I will be returning without hesitation. read more

La Cocina Restaurant - Front of restaurant. Plenty of street parking. - Latin American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Very yummy the braised chicken and rice with beans was flavorful Ordered on Postmates to my hotel and it was perfect. can't wait to go back read more

Such a disappointment. Got food from here twice in case the first time was a fluke. But times the food was just OK, it was very slow (lunch time), they got orders wrong, and the prices were higher than expected. Save your money and time and go elsewhere. read more

la comida muy buena , me trataron excelente y se dieron cuenta q la música le molestaba a mi niño autista y la quitaron sin yo decirles nada ellas me dijeron vamo a quitar la música y yo les dije no esta bien si la bajan un poco nada más y cm quiera la quitaron y mi niño comió tranquilo y se quitó los tapones del oído, me sentí tan bien nunca me han considerado mi niño en ningún lado y eso Dios se los va a bendecir . read more

Food is delicious, large portions and very inexpensive. Note that this is a cafeteria style restaurant with only a few tables available. read more

La Cocina Restaurant - Roasted pork with rice and jam - Latin American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

i'm gonna throw up!!! roach egg or maggot in my food!!!!!!!!!!!! They mixed wet tuna salad into my rice as well and it was cold and disgusting I cannot believe I ate this rice and found a BUG IN MY MEAL!!! Won't be back!!! read more

La Cocina Restaurant - Maggot or roach - Latin American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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I don't know who rated this place with four stars. People who clearly have not had quality Dominican food. This is not it. This is cooking without love, without care... this is dreadful. To start, the plantains are cold, greasy and rubbery. As I scanned the food on the other side of the glass, it was clear that I was in the wrong place. The beef was dried out, the rice was dry and clumpy. Dominican rice melts in your mouth and it is moist and light. It most certainly is NOT clumpy! The food is not covered to preserve its flavor and freshness. Instead it is left out in the open to dry out. All of the meat was over cooked and stale. Their only saving grace (see the 1 star) was the baked chicken, which could use less salt. The empanadas were also stale and disgusting. Whoever owns this dive should be ashamed to call themselves Dominican. I have never seen food prepared and kept so carelessly and poorly. I'm from NYC and you would be hard pressed to find food like this. They need to do better or close down. As a chef, you should take pride in your dishes. The goal is to get patrons to return! Do better. I wish I could get my money back. But to warn others about this place suits me just fine. read more

La Cocina Restaurant - Baked chicken and dry, clumpy yellow rice - Latin American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The food was soooo bland, so disappointed that we drove over an hour for this just to be let down. Only thing that was tasty was the pernil, their mofongo was tasteless and the shrimp had absolutely no flavor. read more

Customer service was so horrible. And the lady was even talking bad about my family that was with me. Guess we took too long. Then she messed up our order. Pork was too dry. Everything was too greasy. DONT recommend this place at all. Lost me as a customer read more

Good but nothing special. Portion sizes were smaller and empanadas were not as good as gran sabor or old San Juan. To each their own, I guess. read more

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First time here and i will be going back, food. Was good, people were friendly and atmosphere was relaxed,

SLAMMIN. Pork, yellow rice, plantains...so good. Pork is insane. I wasn't that hungry and I still attempted to eat the massive quantity I got for $10. Highly recommended. read more

Great food and good thank you for catering another family event food was on point and on time every one enjoy the food read more

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Best pork in town. The serving sizes are huge and the people are super sweet and welcoming. Probably our favorite spanish cusine restaurant in Lancaster City. read more

Came here for my second time and ordered soup but it was lukewarm. I keep getting reasons not to come back when I think of Spanish food, Gran Sabor latino is where it's at I'd recommend that place to anyone. read more

First time here, yellow beans & rice, fish done in peppers & onions. Huge portion, delicious, very friendly servers, close to the square. I will be back! read more

If your looking for something you can come here. You order at the counter and they give you your food in a plate. The place is not fancy. The food was okay. It could've been better. My food was a bit cold which made me loose appetite. If your going to use the free empanada with a meal that they have here in yelp, don't cause they don't do it. Smh. But overall they were okay. read more

I ordered stewed chicken and oxtails with rice. The food is delicious and the portion size is enough for two people. Excellent customer service!!! read more

Good food! Right on King street and easy to find. The service was quick and very friendly. They have a nice sitting area as well.

Service very good, fish taco and chicken with pineapple taco also very good. Guacamole was excellent! The pulled pork sandwich a little too wet, a bit too heavy on the sauce. Would come back again. read more

Best Spanish food in town. My wife is Dominican and we frequent La Cocina a lot. Very authentic and delicious. The place is clean and inviting. The steak and yellow rice is the best. Good tostones too. You have to ask for them special, but they're made fresh. read more

When they first opened a decade ago they were excellent. Unfortunately, success spoiled them. Once the owners changed so did the price, quality and portion. Very expensive for what you get. read more

This place has the best Spanish food in the Lancaster area, in my opinion. They serve such traditional delicacies as mangu, ox-tail, goat, and fried cheese. If you're a little less adventurous, the classic yellow rice with beans and a side of thin cut steak is amazing! Whether you're Puerto Rican, Dominican or a gringo like myself, this place has something for everyone. Hey, I've even seen some of our Lancaster's police officers having lunch here! That's how you know its good. :) read more

Ridiculously amazing food, service, and atmosphere! THE BEST when it comes to latin food. The service and the staff and owners treat everybody like family regardless of what language you speak. Everyone there speaks English very well, and Spanish very well. Clean and open atmosphere. I wish they could cook for me everyday. The pernil (pork) is excellent and very flavorful. They definitely give you A LOT of food for a reasonable (below average) price. read more

One of the greatest Latin places to go and enjoy a great meal at a reasonable price with a friendly staff and plenty of variety meals on the menu if you don't see something ask you'll be surprised at what comes out of that kitchen read more

Happened upon this place, decor is plain, clean. Ordered at the counter, all the choices were clearly explained, Dominican Spanish. The empanadas were "empty-panadas", not much inside, I liked the pork and vegetables and yellow rice. Would go again, tasty food. read more

I adore this restaurant. I visit La Cocina for both lunch and for dinner take-out and have never had a bite of their food that wasn't delicious. The staff do a good job of explaining combo options and describing the different types of food, and are very friendly. The line at lunchtime is often long, but it moves quickly. Serving portions are more than generous. My recommendation: the bone-in chicken with rice and beans. But really, I've tried just about everything by now and you really cannot go wrong! read more

My brothers and I always go here when my mom doesn't feel like making any food. It's got to be the best dominican food in all of downtown. I like how they always have a variety of foods, especially meats. The food is very well seasoned and not overly salted. Their beans are so good that you can eat them straight out of the bowl. Seating area is always clean and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming. My favorite thing about this restaurant is that they serve generous portions for a great price. Love going here! read more

Really good food and the bathrooms are very clean. Felt really comfortable here and I recommend this place for those looking for good, authentic Latin food!! read more

Great Spanish food in the area. Big portions for a reasonable price. Restaurant feels authentic, more importantly, tastes authentic. Seems like it is frequented by locals, which is always a good sign. Nothing too special or fancy about the space, but the food is worth it. I usually get the rice, beans and pork, and it is spot on and consistent every time. Good for take out too! Friendly staff! read more

Was my first time in here this evening. I had to ask for help figuring out how to order and what each item was, but I was not disappointed. The food is authentic and very tasty. The service was polite. I would recommend for a quick, cheap, and delicious meal. I'd also recommend for someone looking for an adventurous, authentic meal. The rice and black beans was amazing (I'm told they don't always have this available). read more

My to go place when I need mofongo. They never disappoint. There is so much to pick from. We are like kids in a candy store as we want one of everything. Nice place, clean and welcoming. Food is delicious and prices very reasonable. If I was from Lancaster, I will be there everyday. read more

No fancy restaurant, but the food at la cocina is always great and their appearance is clean. The place is designed with mostly tables for four and you have to walk up to a buffet type counter and tell them what you want. I like that they always have a variety of choices to pick from. Pork, chicken, pepper steak, white rice, yellow rice, beef or chicken stew just to name a few. One thing that I do keep an eye on is...when they are serving my food on my plate... they often put way too much rice. Overall, the food is always satisfying and friendly staff. read more

Food was good but the ambience could be better, also, would appreciate real plates and utensils, cutting up meat with plastic knives and forks are the worst! read more

I didn't get a chance to try the food the other day because on a slow afternoon with only one other customer seated, the two ladies working decided they would rather carry an obnoxious personal conversation while avoiding eye contact with me as I stood at the counter waiting. Also, both offered terrible customer service and became visibly offended when I was unsure what to order. Honestly, I have been to restaurants where they make recommendations and are very proud to talk about their menu. Not at this store, it seems they were too bothered by my interrupting their conversation and being a first time customer with questions. I couldn't continue to ignore the hostile and unfriendly tone of the young girl waiting on me so I declined to order and left. Will never visit again. read more

The restaurant has an authentic feel. I had the vegetarian combo, and they were kind enough to add a little chicken to the tostada and keep the rest vegetarian. The price is also cheap, so it's great value for money. The food could be more spicy, and tasty. In mexico, food is not this bland. It was not bad overall, however my waitress seemed annoyed and was unfriendly. It was a middle aged lady with short hair. The service could improve. read more

Great food (Domincan) and GREAT prices. OH my goodness. Check this place out! Byo margaritas.

Delicious food and great service! Took my wife here and we each had tacos, guacamole, and Mexican Coke. Our server Alex made us feel welcomed and took our orders with a smile. Definitely will be coming back! read more

I was in town for a convention and ate here on the second day. My only regret is that I didn't eat here day one so that I could try more of the options. read more