Lucina Eatery & Bar
Restaurant · Park Hill ·
Latin kitchen with Caribbean & Spanish influences, shareable plates
Latin kitchen with Caribbean & Spanish influences, shareable plates
"It’s a nightly fiesta in here, thanks not least to a pan-Latin menu that’s tailor-made for sharing with friends, including dishes like empanadas stuffed with chicken ropa vieja and piquillos; tlacoyos with cochinita pibil, habanero onions, salsa macha, and garlic crema; mofongo with pork belly chicharrón and herb salad; and an ever-changing, weekends-only paella. But the vibe also points to the colorful, come-one-come-all culture cultivated by partners Erasmo Casiano, Diego Coconati, and Michelle Nguyen, whose bar plays its part in the party too as it whips up kicky cocktails like the La Guadaña with mezcal, corn liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse, almond, and charred lime." - Ruth Tobias
"Lucina is a place where you can close your eyes, point to anything on the menu, and be wowed by whatever comes your way. You might land on the tlacoyo cochinita, a boat of red masa packed with slow-roasted pork, habanero onions, and garlic crema, or some mofongo with pork belly chicharron. Truly everything is delicious, and the fun energy in the dining room and menu of small plates make this spot perfect for a date or a catch-up with a friend. There’s funky wallpaper you’ll want to steal off the bar wall, a bright floral mural, and the constant buzz of happy people eating stacks of ropa vieja empanadas." - allyson reedy, patricia kaowthumrong
"Lucina is a place where you can close your eyes, point to anything on the menu, and be wowed by whatever comes your way. You might land on the tlacoyo cochinita, a boat of red masa packed with slow-roasted pork, habanero onions, and garlic crema, or some mofongo with pork belly chicharron. Truly everything is delicious, and the fun energy in the dining room and menu of small plates make this spot perfect for a date or a catch-up with a friend. There’s funky wallpaper you’ll want to steal off the bar wall, a bright floral mural, and the constant buzz of happy people eating stacks of ropa vieja empanadas." - Allyson Reedy
"A Park Hill restaurant offering a vibrant and varied Latin American tasting experience, showcasing regional dishes with bright flavors and lively presentation." - Ruth Tobias
"Forget the siesta and join the fiesta: It’s a Pan Latin party at this Park Hill hot spot every Tuesday through Friday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., when $9 Margaritas, Mojitos, and more prime the palate for sensational small plates priced at $10 or less — among them Wagyu albondigas, maduros with aji verde aioli, Argentinian choripan (a sort of sausage sandwich), and the sleeper highlight that is pan de casa with mantequilla de chimichurri." - Ruth Tobias, Gigi Sukin, Eater Staff