LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS – Mexican
Three floors above San Sebastian Winery on King Street, La Cocina splits itself in two: a tablecloth dining room and an open-air rooftop that catches the St. Augustine evening. Chef Norberto Jaramillo brings two decades of American fine dining shaped by Latin technique — rack of lamb, filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, and a five-course pairing menu Wednesday through Sunday. Upstairs it loosens into charcuterie boards, salads and handhelds. Live jazz, flamenco and Latin nights fill the room most weeks. Come for dinner; stay for the music.
157 KING ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084 904-826-1594 https://cellarupstairs.lacocinarestaurants.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
Dairy-Free at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS in Saint Augustine has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Octopus, Seafood Coconut Stew and Seared Chilean Seabass. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS in Saint Augustine has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Octopus, Seared Chilean Seabass and Blackened Argentinian Red Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS in Saint Augustine has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Octopus, Seafood Coconut Stew and Seared Chilean Seabass. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS in Saint Augustine has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filet Mignon and Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS in Saint Augustine has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Poached Pear Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS in Saint Augustine has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Chilean Seabass, Cellar Fries and Yucca Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS in Saint Augustine has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Chilean Seabass, Cellar Fries and Cheese Board. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS in Saint Augustine has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Chilean Seabass, Crab Cakes and Coconut Pana Cotta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp and Avocado Salad | 56.2 g | 64.7 g |
| Coq au Vin | 5.5 g | 32.1 g |
| Charcuterie Board | 28.6 g | 31.8 g |
| Cellar Burger | 73.6 g | 27.4 g |
| Beef Empanadas | 33 g | 26.4 g |
| Poached Pear Salad | 10.7 g | 24.8 g |
| Steak Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
| Filet Mignon | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| Choripan | 1.8 g | 15.5 g |
| Crab Cakes | 0.4 g | 15.2 g |
| Chocolate Marquise | 134 g | 14.7 g |
| Baked Escargot | 4.1 g | 6.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Cheese Board - $22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie Board - $28: Handpicked cured meats and complementary cheeses served with crisp ciabatta, marinated olives, fig preserves, and a baby heirloom tomato salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto - $19 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Empanadas - $13: 3 Pieces Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Brie and Peaches - $20: With butter toasted almonds, pepitas, and peach preserves on a bed of port glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter Shrimp - $18: Crispy honey garlic shrimp with apricot chutney Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Salmon Ceviche - $18: Shrimp and salmon harmoniously tossed with red onions, peppers, cilantro, fresh garlic, ginger and aji Amarillo served with toasted ciabatta Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Sliders - $17: Three pulled short rib sliders with Korean BBQ, pickled onions, and aji mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Tomato Napoleon - $14: Layered fried green tomatoes, with goat cheese, roasted red peppers, and balsamic sherry glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $18: Delicate slices of beef tenderloin adorned with palm hearts, cherry tomatoes, zesty lemonette, sweet drop peppers, cilantro, capers, and red onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Escargot - $18: Baked escargot, shitake mushroom and fingerlings in white wine, garlic, aleppo, butter, and a pastry crust Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Oysters - $21: Half dozen roasted oysters with roasted corn cream, cotija cheese, lime, and chile dust Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Octopus - $23: Seared octopus over crispy fingerling potatoes and smoked paprika aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Prosciutto and Pomodoro Salad - $17: Confit baby heirloom tomatoes paired with prosciutto, palm hearts, egg yolk, parmesan, baby arugula, and chimichurri Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Crisp hearts of romaine tossed in robust Caesar dressing topped with herbed croutons and parmesan cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poached Pear Salad - $13: Wine-poached Asian pears, artisan baby greens, mandarin wedges, blue cheese, caramelized pecans, and raspberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Avocado Salad - $19: Lump crab, and shrimp salad on a bed of fresh cucumber puree, Hass avocado and greens drizzled with mild cilantro mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Lobster Bisque - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $27: Grilled hanger steak tips and cellar fries drizzled with miso mayo and chimichurri Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Saltado Fries - $27: Sauteed hangar steak strips with red onions, tomatoes, sesame oil, soy and cilantro over cellar fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Yucca - $24: Crispy Seabass bites over cheese and yucca puffs with aji remoulade and arugula Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Ginger Bowl - $21: Shredded duck confit with vegetable succotash over tricolor quinoa with orange ginger glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $23: Homemade Lump Crab Cakes topped with remoulade served over creamy cauliflower puree Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coq au Vin - $22: Chicken stew with luscious San Sebastian Cabernet red sauce, mushrooms, pancetta, carrots, and petite potatoes Dietary tags: Atkins, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon - $26: Blackened Atlantic Salmon with roasted potatoes and vegetable succotash Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $51: 8 oz. sliced Filet Mignon, mushroom and blue cheese spinach cream sauce, heirloom carrots and creamy mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Coconut Stew - $39: Shrimp, snapper and clams in a coconut achiote broth served with jasmine rice, crispy green plantains and coconut butter Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck with Saffron Risotto - $39: Seared duck breast on a bed of creamy tomato saffron rissoto with a shredded confit duck leg, peas and carrots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Rack of Lamb - $42: Boneless New Zealand lamb served over migas de pastor with red wine and rosemary reduction, and mint chimichurri Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Chilean Seabass - $54: Chilean Seabass served over Mediterranean cous cous, heirloom carrots and drizzled with roasted tomato broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Beef Short Ribs - $49: Parsnip puree, garlic madeira wine and thyme reduction, charred baby heirloom carrots, and Tabbouleh Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peri Peri Chicken - $35: Organic chicken breast served over a savory spinach cream sauce, accompanied by roasted potatoes and heirloom carrots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Argentinian Red Shrimp - $39: Blackened Argentinian red shrimp served over a cauliflower puree, accompanied by a medley of vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Shrimp and Pork Belly Po-Boy - $18: Fried shrimp and pork belly with chimichurri, arugula, aji soy mayo, and tomato on toasted ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cellar Burger - $18: Two 4 oz grilled to-order angus /brisket blend on a kaiser roll, with pickled onions, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, and Cellar fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choripan - $17: Grilled Chorizo with caramelized onions and peppers, and cilantro mayo on a bun with Cellar fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- PBT Club - $18: Prosciutto, turkey, and brie with melted brie and arugula on rye, served with chips Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cellar Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yucca Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Succotash - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Coconut Pana Cotta - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Chocolate Marquise - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Heineken - $6
- Bud Light - $6
- Stella Artois - $8
- Petite Sirah (Glass) - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Red Pear Sangria - $14: Homemade poached pear extract with cinnamon & brown sugar paired with San Sebastian Vintners Red Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sodas - $2.5
- Cultivate Teas - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS
- Is LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Octopus, Seafood Coconut Stew and Seared Chilean Seabass.
- What can I eat at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS on a dairy-free diet?
- Seared Octopus, Seafood Coconut Stew and Seared Chilean Seabass carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seared Chilean Seabass and Cellar Fries.
- Is LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS?
- Shrimp and Avocado Salad, at roughly 64.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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