We came to Cocina 35 at Liberty Station for the first time to celebrate my husband's birthday and had such a lovely experience. Dennise seated us and was so kind, she even shared a few of her favorite menu items since it was our first visit. Our server Anelle was great as well. She was friendly, attentive, and helped us pick some really good dishes. We tried the Tacos Dorados de Papa, El Sampler de la Abuela, and La Bomba, and for appetizers the Burrito de Machaca con Frijoles Puercos and the sweet corn tamal (which ended up being my favorite). The food and ambiance were great, but the service from Dennise and Anelle really stood out. They made our birthday brunch feel special. read more

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Cocina 35 is a popular Mexican brunch spot in San Diego, with 3 locations in the area. I secured a reservation online for Sunday, and I'd recommend that given it does get busy. Cramped and loud, but nicely decorated and serving solid authentic meals. Mexican Latte-9/10: Pretty straightforward. A solid, nostalgic spiced coffee. Mazapan Latte-10/10: A novelty menu item, both nostalgic and tasty. With a sweetened condensed milk rim and mazapan dust, this sweet coffee is a must order. Chilaquiles-10/10: Cocina 35 knows how to throw down the best Mexican breakfast item: the chilaquiles. The Verde was good but didn't pack much heat. The Salsa Secreta was our favorite; a creamy 3-chile salsa with an artichoke flavor, this one packs an enjoyable amount of heat. The Chipotle was another yummy and creamy option, making your nose run but still very enjoyable. Frijoles Puercos-7/10: They were pretty standard. I've definitely had better. They served their purpose as a good side. Concha Rellena-7.5/10: Another creative menu item. Whipped cream and whole strawberries sandwiched between two french toast-style concha halves and drenched in cajeta. It was sweet and warm, but would've been more enjoyable with fresher and/or sliced strawberries. Fun to order, but a regular concha is better suited for enjoying with your coffee. Service-6/10: Again, Cocina 35 gets packed, so service isn't as attentive. Our party had to order and wait for water, ask for refills, call the server over for more orders and again for the bill, and wouldn't speak to us in Spanish. I witnessed other tables be spoken to in Spanish, but upon ordering I'd only be responded to in English. I know I'm a white Mexican, but native tongue is nice when I make it clear I'd like to order in Spanish. Overall, a fun spot with solid menu items. The samplers are pricey but probably the best bang for your buck. They do the classics very well, and are very much worth your visit! read more

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Great food and a very welcoming, friendly host. The server was polite, but at times it felt like items were being suggested without clearly mentioning there would be an added charge. For example, we were asked to choose a meat option without being told it would cost extra, even though the menu photos seemed to include it. Luckily, we asked before completing our order, but the lack of clarity didn't sit well. We also requested a glass of water but were told only bottled water was available due to a lack of glasses- additional charge. Additionally, milk for coffee came with an extra charge that wasn't mentioned upfront. Overall, the food was delicious, with great music and a clean environment. read more

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Had a reservation for Cocina 35 as our post half marathon meal. Needless to say, we were excited and running on an empty belly. Arrived at our reservation time and ended up needing to wait an additional 20 mins before being seated. I recognize they're busy but what's the point of a reservation? At least they were nice about it. Also was given the heads up that dining is limited to 60 mins. Def feel that's a bit annoying cause rather than feeling like I'm in for a relaxing dining experience, I'm needing to rush through my meal against a 60 min clock. Had an agua fresca, Mexican coke, and BYO chilaquiles. The food was good - especially the creamy habanero sauce. It was atypical and unique. The service was ok - staff was friendly but just lacking presence. Overall, food was really good but don't love their delays, dining limits, and quick churn customer service. read more

Cocina 35 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Back again!!! Decided to take a wild day trip to San Diego to take my kids to the zoo, and Cocina 35 was of course my breakfast of choice. Absolutely wonderful just like my first visit, this time I opted for a sampler plate and was not disappointed. Both times I have been in San Diego this meal lasts all day long.... The portion sizes and wild and the food is spectacular. We loved every single thing on the table and this will be my first stop every time I'm randomly in San Diego. Coffee is great, service is great, the restaurant itself if cozy and clean. And come on, mouthwash in the bathroom? Sold. read more

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The restaurant is very pretty and has a great overall vibe. Parking is either street or paid lots, but luckily we went on a Sunday when street parking downtown was free, which made things easier. It was pretty busy, so I'm glad we made reservations that same morning--it was quick, easy, and there were plenty of time slots available. We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated. The staff was very friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I ordered the creamy chipotle chilaquiles with carnitas. They were really good, but definitely on the spicy side--so much that I couldn't finish them. I also tried the café de olla latte, but honestly it didn't have much flavor, which was a bit disappointing. One thing we noticed was that other tables around us were being offered conchas, but we were never offered any, which felt a little inconsistent. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would come back to try other items on the menu. read more

Cocina 35 - chipotle chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

You do need a reservation, but it's very easy to make online, and there were plenty of time options available. The decor is absolutely beautiful! We felt a little underdressed at first, but we were told there's no strict dress code, which made us feel much more comfortable. I have three kids, and each of them was given a colorful bag with a tic-tac-toe game and a paper they could color. They loved it and stayed entertained the whole time! It was such a nice touch and different from the typical kids' coloring sheets you see at most restaurants. I will say they don't offer the usual chicken tenders and fries on the kids' menu, but that didn't stop us--we were happy to try something new for them. Our experience with the waiter and every staff member we interacted with was nothing short of amazing. It's clear the owner paid attention to every single detail when creating this place. Even the bathrooms are beautiful--and they even provide mouthwash! It really felt like an experience from start to finish. The food was delicious, and a standout detail was the cart that comes by with conchas and Abuelita coffee--such a unique and memorable addition. I also loved looking at the photos on the walls. Being here made me feel proud, and I truly appreciate how our culture is celebrated in such an elegant and beautiful way. read more

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I visited on a Saturday morning. There are metered parking all around and some 2-hr parking in the neighborhood. If you don't have a reservation, expect to wait 30 minutes or more. We ended up in the outdoor seating area. It is spacious and comfortable, but it can get a bit chilly outside. For food, the chilaquiles al pastor was great. It comes with a delicious crema, and the spice really creeps up on you! We also ordered the ranchero chilaquiles. It tasted good, but felt like it was a bit light on the chorizo. You can ask for their hot sauce for some extra kick. We also ordered the fresca flight. It was a fun concept to try all their fresca but they're really tiny. The mango flavor was our favorite. The other flavors were more watery. We finished with the churros con cajeta, which were exceptionally tasty. The service was excellent. The staff was attentive and checked in on us often. Overall, brunch here is on the pricier side. However, the food is very flavorful. The quality is also very consistent with each visit. It is a solid choice for weekend chilaquiles. read more

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The food here is always delicious. It's always fresh and full of flavor. I recommend getting the Tochomorocho instead of a full order of Chilaquiles. The Tochomorocho has a smaller portion of chilaquiles with your choice of sauce, huevos rancheros, sweet corn tamale, and a side of beans. It's $24.00, which is about the same you'd pay for Chilaquiles with a protein or eggs. My big complaint is that the prices have gone up quite a lot in the last year. $20 for chilaquiles is just a bit much. The service and ambiance is fast paced and much less friendly than it used to be. It feels like you're being rushed in and out so they can put another person in your seat. read more

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I went here today for brunch and the food was ok. We didn't make a reservation, but it was pretty quick to get a table. Our food came out way before our coffee did so we ended up taking our coffee to go. I didn't know how to say it but I lowkey saw a couple roaches there both inside and outside. I get its location but that's kind of bad. After that, I just can't unsee it. read more

Cocina 35 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food at Cocina 35 was amazing -- easily a 5/5. Everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and really well made. You can tell the kitchen knows what it's doing. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. No one came by to check on us, and we had to ask for water three different times before it was finally brought to the table. What made it more frustrating was seeing other tables around us being checked on regularly while we were kind of forgotten. Food: Service: Overall: I'd definitely come back for the food, but I really hope the service improves because it would make the whole experience so much better. read more

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What a place! Delicious drinks and food. I had the enfrijoladas and they were so good! My husband and I also shared the agua fresca flight and it did not disappoint. The staff here is also efficient and friendly. Our waitress was very attentive as well. We sat inside and the noise level was perfect, we were still able to have conversation without having to shout. 10/10! read more

Cocina 35 - Agua fresca flight - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I hadn't been to Cocina 35 in a few years, so I decided to stop by and I'm really glad I did. The food is just as delicious as I remembered. My plate was packed with flavor and a generous amount of food, definitely worth the visit. The décor is warm and inviting, giving the place a great atmosphere. On top of that, the service was excellent friendly, attentive, and quick. Overall, Cocina 35 continues to impress. I'll definitely be coming back more often. read more

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This was our first stop after arriving in San Diego. We were starving and wanted something close to our hotel. We had no idea that the restaurant is literally next door. Anyway, this place is super popular. There was a line when we arrived at about 11:30 California time (1:30 our time). We gave our name and waited about 15 minutes. We used that time to study the menu and by the time we were called, we could hardly wait! Everything looked so good. I had the burritos with pibil pork with mild red sauce. They were superb. The wife had the combo platter which was huge. I don't remember everything but there were 5 or 6 separate items and she ate them all! The sweet corn tamale stood out my mind. The chilaquiles with red sauce was really good and had a slight kick. The kid had an eggs and French toast plate and ate it all! We had churros for dessert although we were totally full and they were superfluous. Service was very good. Jaceline was friendly and professional. Ambience is pure Mexican. We felt like we were in Mexico with the music and the vibe. It was fun. Given the fact that the restaurant is next to our hotel, we will be back for sure. read more

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Came by for brunch for my birthday on a Thursday afternoon. Not crazy busy but handful of tables occupied at this time. Tried Los Rancheros chilaquiles for $21. The "this is how our abuela made them" in the description got me. Comes with chorizo on top. Super good flavors and filling portion. My partner built his own chilaquiles and it looked amazing. Didn't do my research and found out they do not serve alcohol at this location, although I know they do at the others. Was craving a cocktail, but instead, my drink that day was iced cafe de olla, pretty good no complaints. My fiancés mango Agua Fresca drink was unfortunately too sweet though, even after the ice melted later thinking it would water it down (in our togo cup) Could not finish it, not even close. The service was solid from Jaqueline that day. Cute decor in the restaurant read more

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Luckily we had a reservation, because this place fills up FAST. We ate indoors which was nice, but they do also have a nice sized patio. I got the cajeta Latte which is basically a caramel latte - it was creamy and delicious. I tried the Tochomarocho sampler breakfast which came with a sweet corn tamale, huevos rancheros, beans, and chilaquiles. The tamale was good, but I'm not sure I liked the sour cream on top. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the ranchero sauce was so flavorful. The beans were good, but the star of the plate was the chilaquiles. I opted for the creamy chipotle sauce and it was SO Good. Topped with cheese, onions, and sour cream, and the chips were so crispy despite being coated in the sauce. I could eat these all day everyday. read more

Cocina 35 - El Tochomarocho Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Awesome and authentic Mexican breakfast. Auga Fresco flights and Cafe Latte flights. So many flavors for an authentic Mexican breakfast. Super good Muy Especial‼ read more

The food was really good, full of flavor. The ambience was warm and inviting, making it a comfortable spot to dine. Service was friendly, though our server left without notifying us, which was a bit annoying. Overall, still a solid experience. read more

Cocina 35 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I'm a savory breakfast girl with a side is sweet. So coming here for chilaquiles is a no brainer. I like the Los Rancheros which has chorizo. The sweet was Mazapan latte so warm and comforting on a rainy day. Another busy location on the weekend so go during the weekday! Quick and friendly service. read more

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Gladys was so professional and caring with our group. We waited around 30 minutes on Valentine's Day but as soon as we got seated we got served rat he quickly. 60 minute limit on the table. No alcohol served at this location, only Coronado and liberty station. Horchata was a little watered down but all the food was really good. Outdoor seating was good and covered with shade. read more

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It was super busy when I came around lunch time so I got takeout instead. First time getting takeout and although the food was still tasty, I felt like the portion was smaller than before. They also forgot the bacon for my friend's order. Understandable given how busy they were but still disappointing. 5 stars for the food and 4 stars with the mishap so overall 4.5 stars still. read more

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Loved our visit to Cocina35.. even by the wait time, we knew we were in for a treat. As a bit of a pro-tip, make a reservation via OpenTable so you don't have to wait in the standby line. Even with our reservation, we waited 15 mins for our table and to be seated. The decor is modern and gives upscale resort.. the restaurant located in downtown and was a short walk from our hotel. There is plenty of public parking nearby. Our favorites- * Sampler Plate: loved being able to try chilaquiles, French toast, eggs and beans * Cafe de Olla: wish I could have more- you have to add the sweet sauce (I forget the actual name of it) yourself but overall coffee was good with the addition of the sweetener I'm glad we were able to make the visit, and hope we can have more soon! read more

Cocina 35 - CAF DE OLLA - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Caught the ferry over to Coronado Island for a chill day.. First stop Cocina 35; I was Buenos Diased with a big smile and seated immediately, a table with a view to top it off, was fab! Me: The Los Rancheros with my eggs scrambled and a mimosa flight. Both were fresh and delicious. I almost cleaned my plate and I probably should have since I definitely drink all the mimosas. People were having fun and a lot of Feliz Cumpleaños were around me, I was tempted to go congratulate them on being Virgos, but I opted out. I would definitely go again when back in the area because the island fvib was chill. Giving this place 4 yum's up and I wish I would've told him it was my birthday weekend. read more

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Tbh I did not expect to love the food here that much. It was 10/10 , just like how the service was as well. The server was super lovely and nice ! And helped us out with the menu a bit with recommendations. I would definitely come again but next time with the whole family. If you like concha's too , I recommend coming here as well it's like a brunch place so make sure to come in before 2 pm; which is their closing time. They're open at 8 am ! read more

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Cocina 35 had amazing service and great food. We came at around 11 am which seemed to be peak time for this brunch restaurant. The outdoor seating was very nice and had plenty of room for many parties. Our waitress Keyla was very friendly and helpful despite being very busy with serving many other tables. For my food I got the Del Mercado Chilaquiles which was pretty good. The chips and eggs were a good combination along with the meat. I had gotten the horchata for $7 which is fairly priced considering the size of it. The churros for dessert was very good and filling. I don't live in the San Diego area but would go again if I return. read more

Cocina 35 - Del Mercado - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Let me start off by saying that if your going to come, make a reservation. I did a walk up and the time was so weird. They do not provide you an estimate time and the worst part is, I saw an employee do something that left a bad taste in my mouth. As we were all waiting, he told a larger party to just make a reservation online and he would sit them immediately instead of waiting. When I went online, there were plenty of reservations but I was already next so I wasn't going to make one. Would have been nice to know! They got called up immediately which sucked lol okay back to the food and service Service was good at first, as the server recommended certain dishes. We chose what she recommended but asked for extra sauce since we thought our chilaquiles were dry, and she got a slight attitude with us. They advertise to be the best chilaquiles in town, but to me, they were super basic. I ended up getting the Sinaloense sampler platter so I'll rate everything separately. corn tamale - 8/10. Good flavor but could have used more corn to solidify the flavor. Habanero crema Chilaquiles - 5/10 . Not enough sauce, no spice to them, and taste was not great. I added eggs to these but I would skip these. Machaca - 2/10 . Meat was really dry and lacked flavor Beans - 2/10 . Never thought you can mess up beans but boy was I wrong lol watery like a soup but lacked flavor. Overall, I would skip this place to be honest. I'm sure there are better places out here in SD. read more

Cocina 35 - EL TOCHOMOROCHO - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cocina 35 continues to impress. The food is consistently outstanding and the service is warm and attentive. On this visit, I had the torta ahogada de cochinita -- absolutely amazing. The cochinita was tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with the sauce. Every bite had depth and authenticity. I also tried the Los Rancheros chilaquiles, which were delicious -- great texture, bold flavor, and well-executed. To drink, I had an agua fresca de limón that was incredibly refreshing, along with a café de la olla that rounded out the meal perfectly. Everything from flavor to presentation was on point. My only and biggest disappointment is the wait time at the downtown San Diego location. If you don't have a reservation, expect to wait an hour or more to be seated. That definitely takes away from the overall experience, especially when you're looking forward to a relaxed breakfast. That said, this is still one of my favorite spots for Mexican breakfast -- honestly, one of my favorite breakfast places in general. The quality of the food keeps me coming back. Just make a reservation if you can. Would I return? Absolutely. read more

Cocina 35 - CHILAQUILES RANCHEROS - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This is such a gorgeous restaurant and the staff is so friendly, we ordered so many plates with so many food options and most were a hit. Some of our food was just okay and that was my chilaquiles de al pastor, the flavor was a little mild for me but everything else was incredible. The sweet corn tamales, my sister got chilaquiles with a different meat and salsa and they were delicious. Mine were Al Pastor with red salsa, was expecting it to be spicy but it was not. Would definitely return to try more things. I'm read more

Cocina 35 - Coffee flight - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I cannot even count how many times I passed this place and there was always massive line of people waiting outside. Curious enough, we decided to give this place a try on a Saturday morning. Of course, once we approached the venue line was out of the door. We noticed signs saying that no estimated time will be given and we braved ourselves for long wait. To our surprise due to us being a small party, we were able to get seated right away! So lucky! I got creamy chilaquiles - they were very filling and well made. Fresh orange juice was a nice touch too. Place itself is very cute with a huge blossoming tree in the middle of it. read more

I received very bad service while ordering and picking up my order. I ordered pickup on DoorDash. I was informed they would be making the food and accepted the order. Why would you accept an order then not make it until someone gets there??? I got there and they told me it hasn't been made and will be made once I arrived. Why? Idk but the girl was rude about it. I also got the sampler that has multiple different things. It was all mashed up in one box. The whipped cream melted on all the savory food. The savory food made the sweet food not great. This place has a VAST difference in service, swiftness, ambiance, and level of customer service compared to the location in Coronado. I literally LOVE the La Jolla location. The workers are always nice, always accommodating, and having common sense. Please fix this as the other location is way better. I'd rather go all the way to Coronado (I work downtown) rather than deal with the bad service and quality of experience that you receive at this location. read more

The chilaquiles are delicious.... The different salsas has something available for everyone's taste. I had their spiciest "secret or de la casa" I forget. And it was delicious, creamy and spicy! The desserts - good.. the best was the filled concha. Service was attentive and fast. Cafe de olla was delicious. Wish they gave you a little taster, because I really wanted to try the Rosa Mexicano, but my waitress recommended against it. So I took her advice and went with the usual delicious cafe de olla. It is a beautiful location with the option of sorting outside. read more

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Had been in years since I moved away from SD. Was worried it wouldn't be as good as I remember but it did not disappoint! I didn't know you could make reservations (for some reason I remembered it was all walk up) so our large group did have about an 1hr wait. Smaller groups move a lot faster. Food is still delicious!! So happy I was able to try again read more

Went in and had the "La Bomba" chilaquiles. They were incredible! They were spicy yet addictive. The pickled onions along with the carnitas were so yummy. I also had the cafe de olla, which came with the galletas. Amazing. read more

Cocina 35 - Cafe de olla - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Middling. I enjoy the aesthetics and presentation. I like how they have all their dishes on display. Their coffee was my fav part. I got a mexican hot latte it was memorable. 8/10. Their chilaquiles 7/10. Beans were not good and cold. Corn tamal was very good however! Service was satisfactory from our server she was an older lady spoke Spanish and kept a smile. Towards the end a different woman a couple years younger than our server said she would cover our server who was on break. We paid our tab and asked for change on the last cash bill we had to leave our server a tip, however, the lady said she didn't have change and she left us waiting. We gave up and had to leave after waiting several minutes. The lady could have totally asked her coworkers for change so that we could leave a tip for her coworker. read more

Cocina 35 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Visited on a Saturday morning. Food is great! Service is fantastic. Place is clean! There is no alcohol served at this location. Highly, highly suggest you make a reservation via OpenTable. The place is poppin'! Get the Cafe de Olla (refillable). La Loteria salsa is very flavorful! Ambiance is cool - we sat on the patio and it was a beautiful SD day. My Chele boyfriend was vibing to the music. The only somewhat negative thing I have to say is while the churros were tasty, fresh and amazing, you can 100% tell it's fried in the same oil as the chips bc it tastes like chips... chips but with cinnamon, sugar and powdered sugar... and dulce de leche dip. Edit: The public parking lot across the street $15 for 10 hours. The street parking at a meter is $2.50/hour. Right in front of the restaurant is a 30 minute zone but for the 1+ hour I was sitting on the patio, no one was really monitoring that... read more

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This place is amazing, from the decor to the food! We went here during a special event that was happening on Dia De Los Muertos. The service was excellent. The food was amazing! Definitely one of my favorite spots in San Diego. Definitely will back to try other things on the menu! read more

Cocina 35 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Found this place on tik tok, and wanted to try it out to find out if it was worth the hype. When we first walked in, the aesthetics of the restaurant were absolutely beautiful and loved the whole vibe of the restaurant. Our server taking care of us, she was very tentative and very much helpful. She took the time to explain the menu snd let us know what are the popular options on the menu. I forgot the name that we ordered, but it was a combination of their popular items. The food that we tried, the flavoring was delicious and loved it. We also got a cafe de olla and they said that it was one of the best ones that they tried. I know this place cannot control it, but the parking was horrible for downtown San Diego. The other thing, I know it was a sampler but I wish it was more food in it. Other than that; this place was amazing and highly highly recommend read more

Cocina 35 - Sampler - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Showed up around 8:45 a.m. and it was already packed, but the host was super friendly and got us seated quickly. The vibe inside was cute, warm and cozy. I ordered the 5 fried potato tacos they did not disappoint, sooo good! My husband had the chilaquiles rancheros (they're known for being the best chilaquiles in town) and loved that they stayed crunchy under the sauce. Such a great spot for Mexican breakfast , flavors are on point. Definitely worth checking out. We love this place! read more

Cocina 35 - 5 Tacos Dorados de papa (fried potato tacos) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Very nice staff and the food came out quickly. My dish was definitely closer to Mexican American fusion but tasty nonetheless. I definitely recommend adding a protein to the chilaquiles but it was very filling. The agua fresca flight was cute but their horchata could've steeped for a few more hours. We sat outside which was nice because inside was packed by lunch time on a Thursday. Lots of street meter parking or there was a lot next door. read more

Cocina 35 - Sampler plate with french toast and regular chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place always lives up to the hype. I've come here a few times over the years and I'm amazed with how great the customer service is regardless of the circumstance or group size. The atmosphere is so lively and energetic. And most importantly - the portion sizes are large and the food is incredible! They do this thing I rarely see which is offer cooked plates as visuals of what (I believe all) the chilaquiles options could look like. As someone that gets frustrated when the food on the plate looks different from the one in the pics, I appreciate seeing them be super upfront with how it will show up at your table. In my most recent visit, I decided to venture outside of the chilaquiles and give another menu item a try. I tried machaca for the first time and oh man, their mini burritos with it are HEAVENLY. The perfect size if you don't want to eat too much but still want a delicious meal filling you up. It was fantastic and definitely a must-have-again. read more

Cocina 35 - BURRITOS MACHACA - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California