Enjoy Caribbean home cooking at La Nena in Cocles

In the small district of Cocles, just a few steps from the sea, La Nena awaits you – an uncomplicated restaurant with a big heart. This is not about show, but about honest food, local ingredients and the taste of the Caribbean as locals love it. In the open seating area the wind blows in from the ocean while food is grilled over charcoal in the kitchen.

They serve generous portions of Caribbean chicken, fresh fish with rice & beans in coconut milk, spicy seafood soup or seasonal lobster. Add a glass of Agua de Sapo or a pineapple smoothie – you don’t need anything more. The food is down-to-earth, the staff warm-hearted, the atmosphere like family.

La Nena is located directly opposite the football field in Cocles and is easy to reach by hire car or bicycle. Plan your visit for lunchtime or early evening, as it is often busy. Basic Spanish makes communication easier, but is by no means essential.