La Cocina in Bridgend

Consistently the best place to dine in Bridgend.

Beautiful food,service slow,individual bills felt like too much effort,1Dish forgotten,not as good as my previous visits!

First time eating there. Went as a party of 4..had a great time, the menu was great, food was really good. Good selection of drinks. The staff were helpful and attentive. Other than the massive thunderstorm and downpour nothing put a dampener on our evening.

The chicken and chorizo skewers were amazing

The atmosphere was very cozy, the service was good, and the staff was friendly. However, I was disappointed that the food did not resemble the Spanish cuisine, despite the restaurant promoting itself as such. The decoration, with some names of famous streets in Madrid and Barcelona written incorrectly, already made me suspect that I was not going to have an authentic tapas experience. As someone from Spain, I believe they could improve the authenticity of their "Spanish dishes" to offer a more genuine experience. Overall, it is a place with potential and their dishes that were not intended to imitate Spanish cuisine were really good. I hope they can improve these aspects to provide a better tapas experience in the near future.

Really lovely food but we had to wait around for ages to have our plates cleared to order dessert. This made me anxious as I have autism and when booking, they stated the table needed to be back a certain time. I wouldnt have minded if it didnt state there was a time limit, but service needs to be quicker and more observant of when tables have finished if you want them to be on time for tables being back. Food was amazing and its really nicely decorated.

Spoilt by continuous loud talking, screaming from 4 tables around us . Couldn't hear a word from family members at our table. Won't go there again.

A real hidden gem. Easy parking in the car park behind which is free after 6

La Cocina is easily one of the best places to eat in Bridgend. High quality food and great service.

In 1st place I want to say that the food is 5 stars and the staff aswell. Lá cocina has been my 1st choice restaurante in the area. I haven't been there for a while because work . I decide to go at my daughters birthday and expecting the best as I've always had and tonight wasn't exception. I had to wait a long time to place an order and I didn't mind. Other tables that arrived after were served 1st but I didn't mind. I'll wait the time I need for this excellent food. Favorite albarino white wine in the menu aswell. The only reason I give a 1 star review is because I had a bill presented with 10% tip charge. This is ridiculous. I've always tipped the staff and probably more than this 10% as my bills are always above £200. But the fact they put on the receipt makes me think a lot. This is not America. Putting this optional charge on the receipt makes the customer feel obligated to pay. Doesn't even show the price without the tip. Waitress looked uncomfortable when I refused to pay that amount. Even though I have give her tip in cash aswell. It's a big no no for me. Is the staff underpaid and this is a way to get more money for them? Won't be back again until they change the system of tips in receipt. Disappointment.

We had been waiting to go here with mates for a while. Food was excellent and staff were really helpful. There was a longer than average wait after order but it was very busy !

This place is stunning I can’t fault it at all. Lovely welcome from a lady with dark hair. Sorry can’t remember her name. She was so attentive & happy. The food was wonderful perfectly cooked & served! I will give it 10 stars if I could. Thank you x

Absolute Alchemy! Incredibly Tasty! Buzzing Atmosphere! Quality & Quantity & Pricing "Crazy-IN BEST POSSIBLE WAY"! Success-WELL EARNED!! WELL DESERVED!! Should have won "Come Dine With Me-The Professionals"!! However as with the whole ethos of La Cocina-Dan & Lewis were VERY GENEROUS with their score compared to the others!! Also "TOO SWEET" was playing in background which again suits Dan & Lewis!! We go out of our way to dine there when we can!! Diolch O'r Galon Yn Enfawr Iawn Iawn Iawn!!

Awesome place to bond with friends and family. Love it.

If you don't order the calamari when you come here then fk u. Honestly we love this place every time we come here the food is great, service is great and the vibe is alright, not to crazy. We order mainly off the meat section as in everything on the meat section and then some things of the share section. I got a few orders where I had some of the cheese section but I could take or leave that to be honest. Great place great vibe, love it.

Lovely food! Plenty of vegan options, meaning we felt like we could actually choose from the menu rather than pick the only couple options available! The chickpeas were beautiful! Super busy so definitely book, service was attentive without being overbearing. 100% recommend!

I went to have lunch but with at least 8 tables empty I was told that the kitchen was going to close in 10 minutes so she had no room for me. Not only was she rude but not good for the restaurant. Was going to make a reservation for 15 people for a birthday dinner but I will never go there again. This was Saturday afternoon

Fab place to eat with friends loads of choice always bussy

We were served by two waitresses as we were a large group (18). The one waitress was amazing, the other was literally throwing the food on the table, she actually dropped cutlery on me twice!! Personally, I wouldn't go back.

The food is first class, service could be better but extremely busy place. Atmosphere is great ,always packed

A table was booked for 5 and a deposit taken over phone £10 per person incase of late cancellation which is understandable . Table was booked for a Wednesday evening , but due to illness was trying to make contact since Monday evening , realising Monday premises is closed , made further calls Tuesday and Wednesday , no answer, arrived on evening of booking to explain situation to be told phone lines were down. After showing Atleast 16 phone calls made to them during this time they said a refund would be returned once lines were up and running, 4 days later and still no redund, my partner returned only to be told today that it should have been done by email and not by phone,so no refund When this booking was made , the lady on the phone said if you need to cancel it should be made by phone.so obviously now il influence as many people now to enjoy food elswhere ,

Can be a bit noisy on weekends, but generally speaking a great place to go for a healthy and tasty meal.

A friend and I travelled to meet here following a recommendation from a local, which was worth the effort. Efficient and friendly service with a lively atmosphere. The food is really tasty, and we found ourselves ordering more plates. My friend is gluten intolerant, so their option to produce some of the breadcrumbed dishes as non-glutten was appreciated. Will definitely come back.

Horrible service. Walk in on a Saturday afternoon around 1420 and was told there are no tables available (when half of the tables are available). I went online and tried to book a table online at 1430 ( more time slot available) which is initially available. When I was about to complete the booking, all the slots had unfortunately disappeared, which is clearly showing they have remove the slot immediately. However the same time slot is available on the week after.

Amazing restaurant, amazing service and amazing food. The best restaurant in Bridgend. It’s always busy , which speaks volumes. Easy to book a table, great music and atmosphere. Just a hint and tip always book in advance because it’s always busy and walk ins are not always possible because the chefs take a break mid afternoon before the busy evening shift. A must !!!!

Excellent food and selection on the menu. Friendly staff and great vibe there.

A nice setting but the food let's it down. A nice menu but not executed very well. Food bland lacks flavour.

A favourite for my fiancé and me, as well as our friends and family! Excellent food, great ambience, very decent prices and lovely staff. We go by so regularly and are never disappointed! Highly recommend the aubergine fritters! (It can fill up really quickly, would recommend making an online booking.)

The food seemed more salty. Music felt about loud

Fantastic choice for all tastes. The food was delicious, the service was excellent. I will definitely recommend

Great tapas place, tasty food and reasonable prices. They have designed the place very well. Once orders are taken, food comes relatively quickly

We accidentally came across La Cocina and we were pleasantly surprised. We only wanted a little bite for lunch but could have happily ordered most dishes on the menu. We ordered freshly baked bread, warm goats cheese with a fig relish and fresh crab tostadas and everything was delicious! Staff very friendly and atmosphere great. Will definitely return just need to find good reasons to be in the Bridgend area more often 😊

Great night out , lovely food and service was fantastic 👌

Fantastic meal and service , food was best meal we have had in a Italian / Spanish restaurant for a few years . There was 6 of us all Adults and we had different starters ,different main Courses, and different sweets , and everyone had a fantastic meal service was lovely and friendly and relaxed atmosphere ,especially the lovely Lady from China we had a bit of a laugh with her . We definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back soon , Thank you for a great meal. Doris Jones and party 🎈 🙏

Lovely little gem in the heart of Bridgend

The staff are outstanding patient and helpful and the restaurant has a nice chilled atmosphere. It was nice to go to a restaurant with a laid back bibe

Fabulous food and service highly recommen

First impressions were above expectations, service with a smile and happy to answer any question about the dishes on offer. Food was superb and plenty to share around the group ( 4 adults ), we will be back soon

Couldn't fault a thing. Me and my fiancee took our Gran out for dinner and the food was absolutely outstanding. We both come from Reading and honestly cannot remember having a meal that good in a long time. We got 3 dishes each, plus some nibbles and each one was outstanding. We mainly got the vegetarian dishes but we also got the crab and sea bass too. The service was efficient but you didn't feel rushed and all of our servers were extremely polite and friendly. They made us feel right at home. Thank you to the whole team for such a lovely meal

Went a couple of weeks ago.Great service the waitress had some great banter

Food was lovely, service was quick and friendly and we really enjoyed our date night. Prices were very reasonable too

Awesome, music a little loud. Food was so tasty. Will be back

Love this place. So much variety and choice.

Enjoyed a well earnt feast with the wife. Fast attentive service. Good value and every dish was hot and freshly prepared

Lovely food 😋 Great staff . Service brill. Prices good 👍.

Visited the restaurant tonight for a family meal, first time I have had tapas, absolutely loved the food, very disappointed with the staff towards the end of the meal,they informed us that we had 30 mins left of the 2 hour time slot ,and then another member of staff came over and asked if we had finished so he could take the plates away even though my wife and I were just finishing off our food ,I think that that was quite rude by the staff ,I know it's a 2 hour time slot but we still had over 30 mins left ,I would visit again ,but perhaps some of the staff should have a bit more training on how to interact with customers.

Outstanding food, great service. Bill was also very reasonable. Thoroughly recommend this lovely restaurant.

Great food, reasonably priced. Will be back

Excellent food, especially the fish dishes, great variety and interesting combinations. Friendly attentive staff and everything spot on - look forward to coming back.

The food was of top quality and the prices were very fair, the service was amazing and there are plenty of choices and variety of foods here, will definitely be coming back.

Great selection of food, so many options for vegetarians! It was really busy when we went but staff explained about the wait for food and it didn't even take that long for our food to be ready

The friendliest staff, incredible food and drink, one of our all time faves.

Fabulous food and a lovely atmosphere.

Great food and great portion sizes. Every dish was delicious. I couldn't eat it all and had to take the leftovers home with me.

Wow! Blown away by the delicious tapas we had today. The best tapas I have eaten for some time. The food was served hot and you could tell the care and love that went into the preparation and presentation. It’s also a lovely eating space, roomy and comfortable and service was great. Would definitely recommend and hope to go again 😍

This is a great little place! Always enjoy it but after 2 or 3 years with the same menu, they could do with mixing it up a bit

Great food, large portions, friendly and efficient staff.

We had a lovely meal at La Cocina. All of the tapas dishes we tried were very good and be hard to pick a favourite. Reasonable prices and good service. We will visit again.

Food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. I highly recommend this place.

We ordered quite a few tapas to share and half of it was exceptional. Very tasty. The other half was not to our taste but still cooked well. Good local eatery adds great variety to the area and pretty decent pricing. Would return again. Drinks were lovely.

Clean, friendly venue. Staff, extremely helpful, Reasonable prices!!

Best Tapas I have had. Delicious doesn't do it justice.

The food was outstanding, 7 dishes between 2 of us which was more than enough. Can't recommend enough. Super service too!

Amazing tapas fast service. Very well priced!

Amazing tapas! Fast service. Very well priced great atmosphere. Strongly recommend flat iron steak was stunning and the meatballs were also just as good

Once again this restaurant delivered great service, delicious food and lovely atmosphere. Have been coming here for years. You can always guarantee to have a good time. Only downside is the portion size seems to be shrinking. We do tend to stick to our favourite Tapas choices so maybe you could offer small and medium sizes options for those of us who don't mind paying a little more 😉

Such a superb restaurant! Have been to La Cocina about 4/5 times and can honestly say I can’t fault a single visit. Staff are always on the ball, never long wait for our drinks and food is out super quickly (10/10 to both kitchen & FOH on that!) The food is incredible, my favourite is definitely the Braised Pigs Cheeks and Montbry Garrotxa (Although the Pork Belly is a high contender). Thank you guys for always making the experience memorable, always look forward to a stunning visit here ❤️

Friday lunchtime with friends. Delicious selection of veggie and fish dishes. Five/six dishes between two of us was ample. Service was really good too, would definitely go back 😊

Amazing tapas! Pigs cheeks is to die for!

Lovely quality food and great variety on the menu - found 3 plates enough, but wanted to come back twice and have 3 different things again! Dates wrapped in bacon a highlight :)

Really good Spanish tapas restaurant in Bridgend.. the young staff were smiley and efficient ..I had the chicken livers , tomato bread and padron peppers.. all delicious and good value .. I will definitely return .. Muchos gracias !!

Really good service ,especially considering the place was full. Wide selection of choice all of which were very tempting . We had 4 meat 1 fish and 3 veg nearly all of the dishes were better than good. Main niggles were potato bravas not so clever also chicken skewers a bit dry. All the dishes came to the table at the same time which meant a very cluttered table ,with food going cold personally we prefer the dishes staggered so hot when eating. Fully appreciate the difficulty in keeping track of orders and we were impressed that all the food hit the table hot on initial serving . Sum up staff brill ,food better than good and venue one of the best in Bridgend would we go there again ? Definitely Choice dishes for me were sea bass, chicken in bbq, pork belly (my fav on night) ,flatiron steak, and coli flour

Lovely food good atmosphere and service very good

The food was excellent will be going back as soon as possible

All the food we ordered was super tasty, served in a timely manner, service was excellent, highly recommended.

A go-to for that midweek celebration. I've been here 3-4 time now and it rarely disappoints. The food is always tasty and the atmosphere is always great, even on a weeknight. The smallish and multi-level space means that it actually feels quite cosy despite being fairly open. Also, unlike many modern restaurants, the acoustics mean that it's easy to hear and speak to everyone at your table without resorting to lip-reading. Only feedback is I'd love to see more rotation and new items on the menu. But that's probably down to me visiting more often than most :)

Delicious tapas, good variety of dishes. Attentive staff.

1st time visit. Great value food, great quality. I'd recommend 3 small plates each 5/6 between 2 of you. The scallops (2plates) went really well with the chicken livers. We also had pig cheeks and crispy honey and bbq chicken, with sweet potato fries. Excellent experience, will definitely visit again.

As always Excellent 👍 great food and very friendly staff.

Great selection of tapas, beautiful presentation and extremely tasty 😋

Always love going for food. There are plenty of choices, always served hot and appetising. It's always busy, so booking is advisable. Its moved premises and tends to get quite loud in there at peak times,but everything is always lovely- food, wine and cocktails.

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff

Nice selection of small plates at reasonable prices. Lovely staff

Absolutely amazing evening tonight. Our waitress miss ryland was something else. What a lovely young woman. Ensured we were all happy throughout the night. One of the girls forgot her jacket and she came running after us. So nice to have a down to earth waitress looking after us putting no pressure on us. She deserves a mention. We will 100% be back. Amazing night 🥰

Managed to fit us in despite me mucking up the booking. Lovely food, nice drinks, great vibe. Definitely visiting again

Delicious food, reasonably priced

Always great food and atmosphere

The food was absolutely amazing, portion size just perfect, quick service, we really enjoyed. We had chicken liver, sesame chicken, calamari, olives 🫒 , patatas bravas, and lamb meatballs. All was delicious

We had a 3pm booking with friends ,wasn’t hugely busy but filled up pretty quickly. Great choice of Tapas,Ber, Wine and catered for one party member who is Coeliac,the waitress was very helpful and engaged in guiding us through the menu choices. We all thoroughly enjoyed..3 tapas was enough for us..the hake ,aubergine and sesame chicken were all delicious…my husband and I had a cheese board …I’d say one between two is sufficient,though we both chose different cheeses and the staff kindly packed up what we couldn’t eat to take home.

It's a bit loud with the little brick walls dividing areas. But the food was hot & Tasty. The staff were amenable. & Pleasant. & The premises were clean & Airy. Thank you

Food was ok, service was the worst ive ever had, waitress at front of house with the glasses was horrible, giving dirty looks, ignoring us and also making snide comments to her colleagues. Will never return and dont recommend to anyone!

Service terrible blonde woman with glasses awful! Looked through us 5 times while trying to order. Was greeted with attitude from the same woman. Took 25 minutes to get anyone’s attention we were one table of 4 others. We were made to feel unwelcome and purely from this one SERVERS attitude will never go back.

Always excellent fresh flavourful food. Ordered a few dishes off the menu as to share. The chocolate dessert is a person on a diets nightmare

We were out to celebrate a birthday and we had a good meal with great service

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch here. The servers were all wonderful and attentive, and the food was brilliant (excellent veggie options, both Sangrias were also to die for)!

Proper tapas. Loads of choice. Brilliant food, very friendly staff, great atmosphere

Great team fab food and I get spoilt here as the kids like it they usually treat me I think unless the wife pays

We had a great evening celebrating a family birthday, although £22 to open our own champagne was too excessive so we had to buy a bottle of their prosecco. I feel that as our bill came to over £220, that was a bit mean ! Very limited choice for anyone who has digestive issues and not really the place to come if you're hungry unless you're happy to spend . The staff were very friendly and helpful but the service was slow. Our evening was more about being together as a family, and although some of us were very pleased with our dishes, for an evening out in general it was not really my thing. Very loud !

Excellent ambiance, super staff. Very courteous, professional staff. The manager Mr. Chris is really very experienced. I was happy to see the chef is Mexican, chef fernando is very talented. I'm going to surely visit here again. Totally recommended.

Our two hour window to eat was shortened by a road accident going there but food and service was excellent, price was very reasonable be going back again