All you can eat tacos. It's gringo tacos. If you're hungry and have a big party - great place! Location is good in Downtown Barrie.

Lovely food and very friendly staff . The ambiance is lovely and the new location is spacious

Great atmosphere, food was wonderful, very fresh, good margarita, good service. Paola and Omar took great care of us! It was a bit loud from a birthday party but that's just luck. Outside patio space looked beautiful, overlooks Kempenfelt Bay, but it was super hot so we sat inside. We'll definitely go back. read more

Waitress did not come check on us once during the course of our meal, we had to keep getting other employees attention to ask for more water or ice tea. My sister and I ordered burritos, both were cold inside. Chaged $16.99 for this, small portion, no accompanying side , garnish, nothing. Horrible presentation. The utensils for the sauces had dried food on them. Not from us, came out the kitchen that way. Chips out of 2 of our plates,they're complimentary appetizer was a small dish of thinly sliced watermelon. Pretty sad.Husbands fahita came and the wraps for his fahita actually were dirty and had chunks of beef on them. He ordered chicken fahitas, so not sure where the chunk of beef came from? Terrible service, disappointing food, atmosphere was not great either. And after this disaster of a meal, they only offered 30% discount? The entire meal should have been taken off our bill. My brother in law had soup and a ceaser salad, it's the only meal they didn't manage to screw up. Definitely never coming back, do not recommend this place. read more

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Upon arriving we had some very tough decisions to make as we attempted to pick which tacos to start with. We placed our first order with the server, and the food arrived pretty quickly and was awesome. We got a whole bunch of taco flavours and enjoyed all of them. I think the Carnitas tacos were our favourite. We also got a quesadilla but the tortilla was so thick it didn't have much flavour. We had the same issues with the sopes we ordered; it was too doughy and just felt like filler. We ordered a chicken soup and it was refreshing after eating so many carbs. Our biggest complaint about our experience was the service. After taking our first order, the server never checked on us again. I held up my hand for a few minutes, and in a restaurant with three occupied tables no one noticed me. I had to walk up to the front to ask the waiter to visit our table. We placed a small second order and I asked for some napkins, because the number of tacos I can eat without making a mess is quite low. The food came pretty quickly, but I never got my napkins. The owners here seemed very friendly. The man brought us our food and spoke with us and he was fun to talk to. The woman apologized to us at the end of the meal for the poor service we received and gave us a coupon. Between the friendly owners and the amazing tacos I really want to like this place, but I can't justify the terrible service we got from our waiter. Was I really asking for too much when I wanted a napkin? read more

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This is the only Mexican all you can eat I know of in the GTA or nearby. Certainly it is the only one in Barrie. So it's great to indulge your love of Mexican (and not Tex-Mex!). That said there're some concessions to Tex-Mex, with the burritos and American cheese on the nachos. We were greeted with servings of what seemed to be light versions of nachos & 2 sopes (like the corresponding items on their menu, but with fewer toppings). The nachos used nice, crispy, firm tortilla chips. The sopes were decent (though I'm not a fan of Hispanic corn dough, since it's quite heavy & has a strong taste) Sopa de tortilla was very rich & tasty & slightly spicy. There was a nice texture from the tortilla bits & pork rinds. Caldo de pollo was good but it was just chicken soup with rice. The tacos were pretty big. Campechano was mostly beef & sausage inside, but was dry with a flat flavour. Yet, it was not the fault of the meat - on its own the stuffing was pretty tasty - it just didn't work in the taco. Camaron was pretty good it had a lot of herbs & had a fresh taste especially with the sour cream. Gringa was good: like Mexican pulled pork - more onion, more sour & less sweet than American pulled pork. Pastor was tasty spiced pork with pineapple, though it was better on its own outside the taco. Pambazo was a soft, very potatoey bun which was pretty good. Enchilada mole was quite small - you could just order 1. It was decent. The lime agua fresca drink had a good lime taste & tasted fresh & homemade. The desserts were decent too. 3 milks cake was pretty good - I've had moister but this was moist & rich. Bunuelos (fried dough) were decent - fresh with nice cinnamon, but very thin so they were all crunch; they were also a bit oily. Ice cream was normal. read more

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Muy auténtica, excelente servicio. Muy recordado. El Personal es muy amable y atento. read more

Cocina Mexicana offers both all you can eat or a la cart items. The food is authentic and the service is great and very friendly. read more

Cocina Mexicana - Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

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A new family favorite and we're from Toronto!!! As a short detour from the highway, we always make a point to stop by here on the way north to where some days, we make excuses just to go lol. Customer service is consistently excellent, vibe is welcoming, food is delicious and staff is incredibly nice!! Wish they had this in Toronto! read more

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After hearing about an all you can eat Mexican restaurant we were very excited and drove all the way to Barrie to check it out. It checked out very well. The price was very reasonable at $14, it almost seemed too good to be true. They have a very wide selection of items, including dessert, all built into the price. Only drinks are extra. We tried all the tacos, soup, salad, flautas, enchiladas, and more. They even had Potosian empanadas. For dessert we tried some churros, and a serving of tres leches cake, individually portioned. It was all very delicious and the service was good, considering the volume of people that were eating there. The value for the money is excellent, and they really do a great job with all the dishes. read more

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We were looking for some Mexican tacos, we found this place. A simple concept, it's an all you can eat, you can select into a great variaty. Delicious. The parking space it's small, but worth it. read more

Cocina Mexicana - The menu - Mexican Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

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Food is prepared per order rather than buffet but they give a heads up to please be patient. So other than needing a little patience, the food, ambiance and especially the service was wonderful. read more

Cute little place in a small plaza close to Barrie center. $15.99 on weekdays (Monday-Saturday). $18.99/person on weeknights and Sundays. Food was okay. Meat in tacos were dry and not seasoned well. They put supplementary sauces and onions in the middle to put whatever stuff you wish in your tacos. The food came moderately quick. Dessert was probably my favourite. Churros, 3 milk cake and donut was good. Servers were not very responsive and disorganized. But they were nice. I don't think I would come again honestly. But maybe try their all you can eat breakfast menu? read more

Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

Worst Mexican food I have ever eaten. No flavor. Shocking to me that it was busy. Really can't believe it.

Amazing! High quality fresh food! We've ordered tacos and it was super fresh and delicious Honestly we were surprised with how it turned out to be really the best Mexican food we had so my boyfriend went back to store (as we ordered pickup ) to Thank the chef and owner He was super friendly and gave us cake as desserts! read more

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I used to live in Los Angeles and I haven't had any great Mexican food in years until this place. Wow! This place is perhaps the best Mexican food I have ever had. No joke! I can't wait to go again. read more

I know we're all in a province wide state of emergency right now, and I was grocery shopping down the street at wholesale club and didn't have time to make dinner. So I ordered ahead so the food would be ready when I get there. This is my first time ordering from this restaurant so I ordered 3 types of tacos. Gringas, Chorizo and Tinga de pollo. The lady on the phone was so nice to me and also the man at the front who greeted me was very kind...considering what's going on in the world at this moment. I had a pleasant experience..the food was amazing the salsa roja is amazing! I would recommend the gringas and chorizo taco the chicken was good but not my preference. If your in the area I'd definitely consider ordering via Uber eats, skip the dishes or even call ahead. You won't regret it. read more

Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

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It does exist! Ayce mexican restaurant. So we were downtown tdot at some mexican spot and couldn't help but overhear the table next to us talking about an all you could eat mexican spot.we googled it immediately and to our suprise its located in Barrie. Expect the unexpected, it's not a buffet hot table. Believe it or not it's a la carte. Everything is made fresh to order and all the ingredients are top notch. I was definitely overwhelmed with the selection so I highly recommend for the first round ordering all the tacos. The superstar is the cochinita pibil. Don't forget to try the habanero salsa. The waiters are super friendly. Tell Edwardo you don't want him to serve you because he is the worst one and you'll get a good laugh. read more

Tried it for the first time. It was amazing. The atmosphere was inviting and the waiters were very attentive to our wants and needs. As a vegetarian they offered many items that they could make without meat and all were delicious. Will most definitely be returning. PS try the Horchata to drink. It's fantastic read more

Wow! This place is amazing! I felt like I was back in Mexico! The staff was funny, organized and quick. The food is fresh! You must go try this place you will not be disappointed! read more

Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

As a Mexican living in Canada I've been waiting for this style of Mexican food (all you can eat) and I'm excited and proud to say that it's finally here; it is authentic, homemade and especially fresh Mexican food. Thanks Cocina Mexicana for bringing home close to us read more

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First time visiting, great customer service. The food was authentic Mexican. It sure was worth the drive from Hamilton. I was so happy with my purchase. Definitely coming back. read more

I went again to Barrie's "Mexican Cuisine"- all you Can Eat Mexican food. We really enjoyed the their flavours, very Mexican indeed. The portions are normal size and are well served. I have been here 2 times; once for breakfasts and last week for dinner. So far I have tried all these on their menu: Divorced eggs, Flautas, Tlalpeño broth and Pozole, I loved the taste of the broth because it was spicy very rich. I had Cochinita pibil sope, Beans Huarache (The black beans were so good), Potosina enchilada (not my favorite), Delicious Enmoladas because the mole was very tasty and it was not sweet. Tacos (pastor, alambre, campechano), the Alambre was the best and tasty quesadillas. I also had Café de Olla (too sweet) 3 Milks cake, Churros and Donas (desserts can improve). The first time we paid $ 14 plus drinks for breakfast and this time almost $20 plus tax and tip, almost $30 Overall I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

Hands down the most authentic Mexican food experience I have ever had. To make things better this place is all you can eat at a ridiculously low price point of $14. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and I will Definitely be coming back. read more

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This was an absolutely wonderful culinary experience. We were actually driving by on our way to another Mexican restaurant when we drove past Cocina Mexicana and decided to give it a try. We were fortunate to get seated right away. Within 10 minutes there was a lineup waiting on a table. The service was quick and friendly. There were plenty of wait staff who handled any table that needed attention. The style is a set price for as much as you want to eat. The food was authentic Mexican fare with numerous items that we needed to get a few more details about. Our favourites were the soups. So much so that after we were finished getting completely filled up we ordered another bowl to round out the meal. read more

Took our family of four adults here on Wednesday night and it was excellent. A great selection of Mexican, Aztec, and Mayan dishes. Ordering is a breeze, and since you order by the piece, you can sample a wide variety of dishes. Grilled Shrimp tacos seemed to be the hands-down favourite, but everything was prepared well. Service was a main focus. They really seem to want to provide outstanding service, and they did. There was a huge party of 24 (took up half the restaurant) and the other eight tables were full, so a packed house. But the attentive service helped make sure that we were not ignored. The owners came to talk with us, which is always great. They have lunch, brunch, and take out menus as well. We'll be back! read more

I found cocina mexicana because I used to live right across the road and decided to check it out once, it became my go to outing place and I suggest this restaurant to anyone who loves authentic Mexican food! The staff also make you feel very welcomed. read more

We went mid-week in the evening and were warmly greeted. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the subsequent service was great. No alcoholic drinks available at the time we went but the lemon water drink that was freshly made was super and a nice change from the normal drinks lists in many restaurants. The food service was prompt. All of our food was hot very flavoursome, and fresh. If you need some extra heat just ask. They have a fix for that ! If you are looking for an experience you must try this Barrie gem. We are going back on Sunday for brunch. It's Cinco de Mayo and they have some specials and a Mariachi band for entertainment early afternoon. read more

We had breakfast yesterday - Mexican style - freshly made - delicious Sauces tasted homemade- fresh - yummy. Service was great. Can't wait to return and have dinner. read more

Authentic Mexican food in Barrie.. a total gem!!! Highly recommend this family business and can't wait to go back and tell my friends and family read more

All you can eat Mexican cuisine. Best restaurant I have tried for all you can eat food. The service is incredible good. They make you feel like if you are family. Dishes are very tasty. Great ambience as well! read more

Great service! Great food! Real Mexican flavor. I totally recommend it. Different dishes to choose from, well served and it is all you can eat! read more

Just a little restaurant in a little plaza in Barrie. What a delightful place and staff is wonderful.Food was fantastic, authentic, and we totally enjoyed ourselves. We ended up going back a few days later taking our daughter. She loved the food and the atmosphere. This is definatly one of our favourite places to go. And you gotta have the Mexican coffee yum read more

delicious food but called for pickup and was told the wait would be two hours, arrived two hours later and it still wasn't ready.

Went in for lunch today with two other couples. It wasn't too crowded when we got there (1pm on a rainy Saturday) but the restaurant was almost full not long afterwards. Our waiter Alejandro (Alex) was amazing and started our table off with an assortment of dishes to try as we weren't sure what to have. It is "all you can eat" and we were able to order a lot of the items and share amongst the table so we could all sample different dishes. Everything was so yummy! A few items weren't to my liking/palate but that's just a preference thing. Not too spicy but very flavourful. The strawberry Aqua Fresca (sp) was so refreshing and not too sweet. Had the Mexican coffee after dinner and while I really liked it it is VERY sweet! Has hints of cinnamon. We also tried the Mexican hot chocolate which was also good. We left with perfectly happy tummies at a very reasonable price! They are hopefully getting a liquor license soon too! It's close to our home so this may become a problem :) read more

This place is incredible! The atmosphere, the staff, the food - all is top notch! We found this restaurant 4 months ago roughly & we've had the pleasure of joining them for multiple dinners & even once for their brunch menu. We also took friends & family & all of them have raves about how tasty the food is. This local Mexican restaurant has something for everyone. Even those who aren't into spicy food. The all you can eat menu is a great way to try a little bit of everything all the while spotting your Fav's to reorder later. The staff is so friendly & welcoming, you are welcomed with open arms when you walk in. The staff is also very attentive, even when they are quite busy. The only drawback I can see is there is limited parking, so if possible carpool. If you like Mexican food - this is a MUST try!! I'm really enjoying the additional choices on the diverse types of cuisine that Barrie has to offer. Coming from Toronto, it's refreshing to see such great restaurants like this one. read more