Cocina 214 Now Serving Exceptional Tex-Mex in Winter Park

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  • Orlando, FL (1888PressRelease) May 28, 2011 - The Winter Park dining scene is now being served exceptional Tex-Mex, bold flavors and creative cooking techniques with the opening of COCINA|214.

    COCINA|214 customers can now enjoy contemporary Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes unique to Central Florida.

    As the COCINA|214 business partners traveled throughout the country, they were reminded of the lack of authentic Mexican and quality Tex-Mex food in Orlando area. Unable to find these bold flavors they enjoyed elsewhere, they decided to create their own concept in Winter Park - the result is COCINA|214.

    Executive chef, Francisco Mendonça, known as "Chef Chico," brings his international cooking background to COCINA|214 by infusing European flair into an authentic, yet innovative, Mexican menu.

    "Cocina 214 offers guests a completely unique experience," said Mendonça. "Our favorite dishes infuse classical French cooking into Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, to bring a whole new taste to the region."

    COCINA|214's signature dishes include:
    • Carne Picante - diced Filet Mignon seasoned with garlic, onion, tomato, cumin and Negra Modelo.
    • Camarão Con Piri-Piri - fried Rock Shrimp flavored with grilled lemon and served with piri-piri sauce on the side.
    • Atun Crudo - thinly-sliced Ahi tuna served with jalapeño yuzu vinaigrette and cucumber mango slaw.
    • Street Tacos - chile rubbed skirt steak seared with onion, cilantro, de arbol and roasted garlic salsa.

    Customers also find exceptional Tex-Mex including: "street" tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, nachos and quesadillas - created in COCINA|214's healthy and flavorful signature style.

    The restaurant is dedicated to using sustainable purveyors and ocean-friendly seafood whenever possible, such as Mahi-mahi, Yellowtail Snapper and Tuna.

    COCINA|214 offers guests daily specials, a fully-stocked bar, patio seating, a large private dining room with seating for up to 60 guests, all in a family friendly environment.

    "We saw an opportunity in Central Florida for a chef-driven contemporary Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant, so we have created COCINA|214,'' said Russ Greer, managing partner of the Cocina 214 ownership group. "Chico's dishes provide a unique array of spices and flavors, in a beautiful, contemporary setting with a staff dedicated to quality customer service."

    COCINA|214 is located at 151 Welbourne Ave. East (directly behind Williams-Sonoma). The 8,220 square foot building will seat 171 people. Cocina 214 will be open six days a week, offering lunch and dinner, with complementary valet parking for dinner. You can contact COCINA|214 by phone at 407-790-7997 or on the web at cocina214.com. For the latest news on Cocina 214, like us on Facebook and follow our Twitter.

    Hours:
    Tuesday - Thursday 11a.m. - 10 p.m.
    Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
    Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    Bar Hours:
    Friday and Saturday Open Late

    Media Contact:

    Will Wellons or Cori Pope
    Office: 407-339-0879
    Cell: 407-462-2718
    will ( @ ) wellonscommunications dot com
    cori ( @ ) wellonscommunications dot com

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