Aura Cocina

Aura Cocina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Frank

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my least favorite visit. The waitress wasn't amazing. The food was really good, but it's usually amazing. I would say it was a lot busier than I'm used to, so I'm sure that is the reason. I've worked in the food and hospitality field for many years and understand that part now what I don't understand is during a busy night the waitress being on her phone chatting it up with a co-worker while I'm there trying to get some more drinksand service. That was really disappointing. I also saw other tables of hers waiting at that moment as well, but I guess when gratuity is automatically included, you don't have to wow the customer. All other visits. I've had great servers this time, and I was not pleased.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this place second time having dinner.
   

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   Jeen

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great experience, great service and wonderful ambiance, the music talent was amazing. All in all a great experience
   

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   Krystal

   New York City11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the atmosphere of Aura Cocina and of course the live music is amazing for people who truly enjoy Salsa. We went to celebrate my mothers birthday and had a fantastic time! Food was good (a little too salty regarding the lo mein) but the drinks were beautifully crafted and tasted amazing. Our waitress, Estephany was so excellent & attentive during our reservation, she's a rockstar. Will be back very soon!
   

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   Zunnel

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food, the service was excellent, I recommend it
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on July 4, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was terrible. I had the oxtail dumplings and crab cakes. Both nasty & made both my cousin & I, stomach hurt. Service was expected to be better considering their were only 3 tables dining. Won’t be back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I visited from out of state for my birthday, and I had no regrets reserving this spot. My friends and I had a blast from the anesthetics to the live band, and not to mention the interaction with other patrons as myself, everyone was full of energy. It's definitely a hidden gem, and I believe that's why the level of service is top-notch. Keep it that way !!!
   

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   Panateama

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on June 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall the food was flavorful. I would skip the dumplings next time, the meat was tough and had no flavor. The drinks and the service were outstanding. We also enjoyed the music from the live band and the music played during their break.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was fantastic and surprising Asian fusion twist given it’s a Latin restaurant. Service was great but as it got busy we did feel a little held hostage …. But was fine because we had the great live band. I’ll continue to go back.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    All show but not flavor, Food was mid, we ordered a curry which was flavorless, ribeye steak very average, and ordered a chicken which was raw(like it has just being taken out from a tray ready to be cooked) Live music was great but way too loud which made it hard to talk to people at the table. Tables are arranged in a way that not everyone has view of the stage. This place might be only good for drinks and the live music, but i don't recommend the food. The only memorable thing about it is that i wouldn't go back, save yourself the trip.
    

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