La Cocina VROCC
El sabor de tus raices
The Taste of Your Roots in the Heart of East Boston
La Cocina VROCC, a restaurant and community kitchen, is now open to the public. Enjoy the authentic flavors of Latin America prepared by our chef and a team of young Latino entrepreneurs.
Located at 389 Maverick St, East Boston, MA 02128
About La Cocina VROCC
More Than a Restaurant — A Space to Empower and Connect Through Food
La Cocina VROCC is a project of the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) that combines food, culture, and entrepreneurship.
It serves as both a restaurant and a community kitchen that empowers young Latino entrepreneurs and local food makers to share their talents and traditions.
Through VROCC’s Cultural Entrepreneurship Program, participants receive mentorship, training, and resources to start or expand their culinary businesses — including catering services, food trucks, and small-scale production.
Workshops run from January through June, reducing barriers and creating opportunities for East Boston’s diverse community.
Located at 389 Maverick St, East Boston, MA 02128, La Cocina VROCC operates Thursday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for our soft opening series!!
Sunday, November 16, from 1 to 5 PM, featuring a special menu from Peru.
Help us reach our goal of selling 200 Peruvian “Pan con Chicharrón” sandwiches, prepared by the one and only Sergio Espinoza, a Peruvian American food industry leader and founder of Manka – Foodservice Consulting & Design, with the help of our chef and our amazing team of young Latino entrepreneurs.
- Support and enjoy a menu honoring the rich flavors of Peru:
Pan con Chicharrón with fries and salsa criolla — $15
Drinks: Inka Cola or Café con Leche — $3
Chicha Morada — $6
Dessert: Box of Alfajores — $10
Taquiza al Pastor
Sunday, December 7, from 1 to 5 PM, featuring a special menu from Mexico
“Taquiza al Pastor,” with the trompo of the king of al pastor tacos in Boston, Luis Miguel Algumedo, originally from Mexico and owner of Taquería Los Compadres — with two locations in Lynn and Boston — who brings the family tradition to Cocina VROCC in East Boston, from Cholula, Puebla.
Support and enjoy the menu celebrating Mexico:
- Al Pastor Tacos (3) — $15
- Drinks: Mexican sodas — $4
- Punch — $6
- Dessert: Churros — $5
Hosting an organizational or corporate event and need professional catering?
Send us your request — La Cocina VROCC’s culinary team is ready to bring authentic flavors and exceptional service to your event.