Delicious food and it was quickly ready! Best bean and cheese on the mountain. My husband loved the torta.

Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. We ordered two burritos: one carne asada wet burrito and one chile verde burrito. The carne asada honestly looked more like ground beef and had a really unpleasant taste. The chile verde burrito was okay, but nothing special. What really shocked us was the price -- $45 for just TWO burritos! For that price, I definitely expected much better quality and flavor. On top of that, the gentleman who was attending us sat down right behind us while we were eating, which made the whole experience feel very uncomfortable and awkward, especially since we were literally the only customers there. We felt so uncomfortable that we ended up packing up all of our food and taking it home instead of finishing our meal there. Between the food, the high price, and the uncomfortable atmosphere, sadly we won't be coming back. read more

Very welcoming, we showed up 20 mins before close and they were super nice. Food is pretty good solid 7-8/10 we had a carne asada / chicken burrito and 2 chicken and al pastor tacos which were really good. They give you a lot of food read more

Cocina De Mexico - Updated menu - Tacos Near Me - Big Bear City, California

Came by on a Friday night before closing. Very small restaurant. The food was okay. The service was okay too. I enjoyed the chile relleno but the carne asada in the California burrito tasted like it was a few days old. read more

Cocina De Mexico - Chile relleno plate - Tacos Near Me - Big Bear City, California

El señor and his family were very welcoming and kind. We had the carne asada burrito with guacamole, cheese and sour cream. It was so delicious. The tortilla was soft, the rice was soft, amazing flavor overall and the salsa was perfectly spicy and tasty. I will be coming back on my next trip to Big Bear. Thank you Cocina de Mexico :) read more

Authentic Mexican food at its best! The breakfast burrito with egg and chorizo was so tasty and reminded me of real home cooking. The carne asada tacos were delicious, and the salsas are sooo good. On top of that, the customer service was great -- super friendly and welcoming. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

Arrived there at 6:40pm on a Saturday night and was told rather rudely that they were closed already. No apologies, no explanation for the early closure. read more

Fabiola has been very kind every time I've come here. Always making good recommendations. The food is awesome as well! Definitely recommend checking this spot out. read more

Food was good and authentic, the chili Verde was very good, service was quick. The torta was gigantic and good. Its a small place so there not much ambiance but its nice enough. read more

MUCHISIMAS gracias a Fabiola y Raquel! WW, my first time visiting this amaaaazin restaurant, colloquially called "the yellow place" by our friends! The food was DELICIOUS - huge burrito (def recommend the cabeza, sooo tender), tastyyy tacos (the fish was my fave tonight!) and incredible salsas but what will keep me coming back is the exceptional customer service I received - Fabiola even helped me practice my Spanish while she was working sooo hard!! Overall amazing experience and fair prices, can't wait to come back to try even more read more

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This small business is a little hidden. The food was amazing and the portion sizes were big. The service was amazing and very friendly.

Place has been there I learned for over 17 years. It was near our cabin and had never checked it out. I would say best Mexican food in Big Bear City/Lake area! We tried tacos, rice and beans, quesadilla and a burrito. I can say everything was delicious! We are going back tonight for a to go order. Nice family business which I love. Thank you Cocina De Mexico! read more

Came here one evening on a Friday. My boyfriend and I were the only people in the restaurant while we ate for a little . The food was delicious and the man was very kind and friendly. I got the enchiladas and my boyfriend got the tacos read more

If you're not looking for touristy spots and just want an authentic, neighborhood-style Mexican meal, this is the place. The peppers pack real heat, and the tripa, buche, and cabeza are my favorites. Sometimes there's a secret chicharrón. read more

Cocina de Mexico is a small Mexican restaurant in bear city. They have a parking lot however it is very small. They have a couple booths to eat at inside but ordering is done at the counter. They have a wide variety of meat to choose from. Their tacos are a little pricey, however they are pretty big and they really give you a good amount of meat. Their nachos are amazing! It is very cheesy and will definitely satisfy your cravings. read more

Place does not disappoint. Hot is always hot, cold food is cold. Ordered a breakfast burrito and it lasted me all day while working. You gotta look for these hole-in-the-wall places where the locals eat. read more

Absolutely not. We watched them microwave every item we ordered, and for the expensive price, it was disappointing. We could have microwaved our own food at home and it would have been so much better. The food just wasn't good at all. We definitely won't be returning. read more

Awesome tacos. We have been three times already. Get the carne asada. Next time I will try the enchiladas. . read more

Food was ok. But $34 for one chicken burrito and one carne burrito was more then it's worth. Overpriced for a hole in the wall. read more

There are a few Mexican restaurants in Big Bear however its the only one located in the East end area. It's also one of my favorite Mexican places here. The brightly yellow colored building is hard to miss from Big Bear Blvd. Once inside this hole in the wall vibe establishment serves up what may be the best Mexican food on the mountain. The owners and staff are always upbest and friendly. If you can get one the in house Chile relleno is by far the best I've had in a while. Either by itself or in a burrito it pairs nicely with a Coke in a glass bottle. Their home made salsa also has a good bite to it, comes in different flavors, and is free in the stand up refrigerator. Seriously they don't care how many you take and it lasts a while at home. Overall this place does not disappoint since the food is always good. While it may never win any beauty contests, it's location and consistency makes it the best restaurant on that side of town. read more

Food tastes homemade! The green salsa is so good and the tamales are sooo soft and savory. Probably the best food you'll eat here in Big Bear IMHO. Service is great too! The cook and attendant are kind and attentive. Seating inside is good as well! 10/10!!! read more

Horrible experience. Food is disgusting, to say the least. Stopped here and was starving, left with my stomach in shambles. Got the burrito, that claimed it had carne asada, but it really looked like tuna that you feed to a dog. Never coming here again. Btw it was 20$ read more

Absolutely delicious torta. Pillowy-soft bread, tons of well-seasoned chicken, great beans, and a ridiculously good combination of flavors. The salsa verde really took this over the top. Also, this torta was the size of my head. 10/10 portion-size-to-flavor ratio. My husband got the torta Cubano, which he also raved about. We will be back! read more

Cocina De Mexico - Chicken torta - Tacos Near Me - Big Bear City, California

Wow...super impressed by this place!! We wanted something quick and easy to go and close to where we were staying. The reviews were mixed but we decided to give it a try. I originally wanted the Albodingas soup but they were out. So had to pivot to a beef enchilada plate. And then we also wanted to get the Al Pastor tacos but that too was out. So ended up doing carnitas tacos. Well, our second choices were great!! We also got a chicken nachos. And man, the portions here are huge!!!!! I'd recommend sharing one plate!! There was only one woman making every order fresh and it was a pretty small place. No one else was there but us but it was pretty early. If we're ever back in Big Bear, I would definitely go back for some good Mexican food! read more

If you want cheap good authentic tacos how you like them this is where you go. The service is ok I think maybe it's a cultural difference but it won't stop me from coming back often. Good variety of meats to choose from & good guacamole. It is a little hole in the wall place us locals call it "Mexican subway". Think chipotle but not hipster lol more like the la hood taco spot... my only complaint is I wish they had beer! I always take my tacos to go so I can grab a beer to enjoy with them read more

So good! Stumbled upon this gem on our walk. My mom and I shared the chili relleno plate, while my brother got carne asada tacos (soo much extra meat!). The portions are HUGE, very friendly service, and affordable prices. Also, their green salsa is to die for. Highly recommend! read more

Such a good hole in the wall type of establishment. The salsas were on point! Loved the smokiness of the red and the green had a little sweetness to it. Burritos were big and tasty! read more

Excellent, from scratch, real Mexican food! We were flabbergasted by the huge portions of super carne asada nachos and chicken burrito. It's clean and comfortable hole in the wall but not really, with four booths. We just loved it and will make it our go to place for real Mexican food from now on. xo read more

Super tasty Mexican food by nice folks. Great green salsa! Recommend the next time you're in Big Bear.

Have picked up food every 2 or 3 weeks. The asada burrito is a very generous and tasty portion. Also tried last week the taquitos (rolled and deep fried). The regular "street tacos" are also very filling, each order served on 2 tortillas. The adobada or Al pastor are good, but the carnitas are my favorite. The best part of the experience is the good ser whyvice with a smile from Fabiola ! read more

Cocina De Mexico - La Cocina de México menu October 2021. - Tacos Near Me - Big Bear City, California

First time here. Flew in to the airport and lucky to find this open! Had the chili verde burrito which was huge and delicious! My buddy had the a similar burrito and said it was delicious! Thanks for helping us out and if we come back to big bear we will stop by and have other food for sure! read more

Food is amazing!! The owner is extremely nice, but the gal that usually serves the food is not very friendly at all. But the food is great!!! read more

Pros: Local business - family owned & run Super friendly Fresh ingredients Tastes good Good fair price point for portion sizes Beans are great Burritos are ENORMOUS and delicious Al Pastor was flavorful! My mom couldn't stop talking about how she loved the pieces of pineapple in the meat because it was so moist and tasty. Typically at taco trucks that serve al pastor you RARELY get pineapple with it, because they're stingy lol Salsas are fresh and BOMB. Green one was my favorite by far, but the red is a good option for those that enjoy roasted traditional Mexican salsa. Food was worth whatever I paid for it (can't remember but it was $55-$57 for 3 entrees, 2 fries, & 2 large cokes. We didn't regret a penny. We ate half for lunch and half for dinner. 2 Cons-ish: - NO LOCALS DISCOUNT Being part of the community that we share i would love to get some sort of stamp card or discount for my continued patronage. It's a nice touch and helps this little mountain town keep each other going. Lastly and likely my only food issue or complaint sort of is that Im guessing that the Asada isn't typically cooked or seasoned. Like it's not grilled steak as per usual. Im not sure if they're using a slow cooker or instant pot type deal but the asada that should be like picado or steak pieces is more like a stew meat in texture. Some bites of the meat tasted like corned beef which is an Irish dish and not exactly something you wanna taste in Mexican food. Luckily all of the other great flavors helped to mask those incidents lol don't get me wrong it's not totally gross and I'd definitely get a burrito again because their food DOES taste good. Check them out FOR SURE! You won't be disappointed. Also THE HOURS ARE WRONG ON YELP they're open until 8pm! Bruh THE BURRITOS ARE HUGE! Get yours!!!! read more

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I was looking forward to having a chile relleno plate but they were out so opted instead for a cheese enchilada plate. We must have caught them on a bad night because their food was bland, very disappointing. Staff was friendly but would not recommend them at all. We will have to find somewhere else for great Mexico food. read more

Ugh, I was really disappointed in this place when I vacationed in big bear. I really trust yelp reviews on how awesome it would be and lugged my suv with snow chains on just to get it. The store front was small. Old but it's cool. I have bed to many hole in the wall places. The Mexican man was very nice and greeted quickly upon arrival. My husband and I took a look at the menu and we decided to get 5 carne Asada tacos. Large sides of rice and beans and side of guacamole. The man read our order to the lady at the register and she rang us up. I checked the food prior to leaving since I am always the paranoid they will forget something. I checked and noticed there wasn't any guacamole. My husband went back to the man to ask about the guacamole and he said oh I didn't charge you for that. Ok, is it like $0.50 I can pay cash. He said no $2. Ok I'll charge it. He said forget it, just pay me next time. He seemed kind of annoyed as we're we when we saw how small the container was and they charge $2 for it?! Must be because it's located in big bear. We got home. I ate the tacos. They were just OK. The rice was cooked ok the harder side and wasn't well seasoned. The beans were lardy which I normally don't mind but also not great tasting. The guacamole was small and full on onions. It completely overpowered the guacamole. This is TMI but my poop for the next two days smelled like onions and more onions. This meal costs $33. What a rip! I really would not ever come back to this place ever again. Not worth it. read more

Literally just spent 47 dollars on 2 quesadillas with no drinks or anything. This place looks tattered and worn and just not where you pay that price. She made the quesadillas directly on an old tile countertop, no barrier. Just wild overall read more

Superb Mexican food, not FAST Food. Open daily. I go here at least once a week. I recommend the authentic flavors of Mexico to all my friends. read more

I absolutely love Mexican food so my first choice for food was to find a good Mexican spot. I was very disappointed. First they do not answer their phone . So I decided to walk to the restaurant . Customer service is huge to me , I was not greeted at all, they just looked at me and finished making their orders. So I had to speak to get acknowledged. Now the food.. sorry to say the worst meat I've ever had from a Mexican Restaurant. No flavor in the meat... Lengua , and the Carne Asada was fatty and not cooked throughout . My kids love Mexican food also , and are not picky eaters they didn't want to finish it. I can say the Menudo was ok. If they had better customer service I wouldn't be so harsh but , they need a over all improvement and I would hate for anyone to waste their money. read more

Wow what a hidden gem...I have been coming to Big Bear religiously for over 10 years and I have never seen this place. well what do know a little hand made sign placed by the street saying Tamales would lure me in. This is the real deal no frills Mexican food . great tacos (see photo) and huge burritos. your choice of fresh salsas and the have the real Mexican coke in bottles. tacos are only $1.75 and are packed with flavor and are very large. For you hardcores out there they have Lengua, tacos de pescado, adobada, tripa and buche. My buddy got the carne asada burrito and was pleased with it, he could barley finish it. My only regret is that I wish I would have know this place was here. I asked the owner and he said they have been there for 6 years.I will be visiting this place again all winter.. oh yeah its "CASH ONLY" so bring your lettuce read more

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In town for the weekend and we were out doing some thrift store shopping and happened upon this place right next door to where we were going, we had been thinking Mexican food for lunch so decided to give it a try. Food was great! Everyone got a little something different and we all loved it and good portion sizes, we were all full and satisfied after. Glad we decided to give it a try. read more