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.
