I truly love this place, I often take my food to go these days but I know due to inflation the only offer one free refill of chips and salsa, however its not that expensive to pay for more, especially if you take it to go. I tend to go with my usual (especially with a gluten free diet) but this time I also tried the garlic shrimp appetizer and it was actually really good! The service is usually always freindly and pretty quick, I do like the ambiance its pretty mellow not to noisey and ver comfortable. Their booths never bother my back or glutes which is huge for me. I like that at dinner time the angle of the sun and the position of the restaurant is never and issue so the windows are open so you can enjoy the view without the sun glaring in your face, overall a great Mexican place in Sonora read more

Great food and not overpriced .. I usually do DoorDash on this restaurant and usually Mexican doesn't travel well but cocina does..

Very good Mexican food has a great Monday through Friday daily lunch special affordable for seniors very good service attentive it's nice restaurant. read more

Quick update, I still love it here, the food hits the spot, and the servers are so nice! Inflation has hit their prices, including only one round of free chips and salsa, but it's still great to support a local business and dining in is quite a treat, though they offer takeout as well. read more

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Very friendly waiter. Fast service and excellent food. Clean.. very comfortable seats. Large windows to be able to see the landscape. Great value for the money read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - Chicken tostada with chips - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

Food was okay, beans tasted like they were from a CAN not homemade nor authentic. I would try this place one more time and something different to see if they are truly Authentic. I even read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - Bean not good, rice needs a tad more flavor. Chimichanga not bad! - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

Bummer... been here once before, about 2 months ago, food was yummy then. We just got takeout tonight and it's not even comparable. My vegetarian burrito was ok, edible. Flavor was lacking. I asked for sour cream on the side but it was slapped on top and runny once opened at home. And it had this weird *sprinkle* of wilted lettuce on top of it - the spring mix kind. Scraped that weirdness right off. Bf's supreme burrito (sauce on the side) looked like it was hastily thrown together in a public highschool cafeteria. It wasn't even wrapped like a burrito, it was tucked at two sides, with the ends open, and then contained to the styrofoam. He ended up taking the depressed tortilla off and eating the sad rice and asada on the side. The asada tacos did not taste or look authentic, point blank. Just not good, with a ton of iceberg lettuce. The salsa tasted like V8 with cilantro and onion added after the fact. Also it was in a small side sauce container. If you're like me, and you want a good 1:1 ratio scoop of chip to salsa, it was like 2 good scoops. I need more than 2 scoops of chips and salsa. Come on. The best part of the meal was the guacamole. The weirdest part was picking up the take out. My bf said he went in and the restaurant was pretty empty with only one cook. The owner (we think?) was oversharing to a customer about the business's struggling finances and a recent staff member going on leave. All we're left thinking after this meal is - if they need to save money, start with cutting back on the excess packaging (what was up with all that styrofoam?) and start focusing on reviving the menu and the quality. Probably won't be back which is a bummer. It's the closest Mexican spot to us and we really wanted to love it. read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - Sad "burrito" surpreme - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

Excellent food and service. Reasonably priced also! The restaurant is always very clean. any h and week day his to our adorable waitress

Not much better than Taco Bell. $2.50 for extra salsa or chips. Not much flavor to meals. Very very bland. Service was good and staff friendly. Salsa was bland as well. Very soupy. Definitely will not return. read more

Started off with chips and drinks. The water tastes weird which in turn gives a strange taste to the horchata, ice tea, and sodas. For a party of 6 they gave us two small baskets of chips. When we asked for more they said they charge $1.25 so we got 1 more basket which came with more chips then the free basket. Disappointing that more chips at a Mexican Restaurant costs more, but times are tough. The food turned out to be pretty good though and everyone finished their meals. The food was also presented well. Overall the customer service was good. read more

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I've eaten at all of the Cochina Michoacana restaurants many times. The 2 in Sonora, the one in Groveland, and the one in Oakdale. (Are there more?) It's not a chain, my understanding is different family members opened each one. But, I've only had 2 dishes there, the pork chimichanga and the steak tacos! I know it sounds stupid, but both dishes are so good... I go in intending to try something new, then when the waiter shows up I get one of the dishes I love. Between the 2, I suggest you try the steak tacos; get the hard shell flour tortilla with the green sauce on the side, then tell me it isn't the best taco ever! I usually get them ala carte so I can eat 3. The only difference between the restaurants is the Groveland one uses a bigger tortilla so its a better value. But you have to drive to Groveland, so there's that... read more

This place is one of my date night staples. The service is always on point, and the food... THE FOOD. It's always delicious. Seriously, I've never had even a mediocre meal here. It can get pretty busy during dinner time, especially on the weekends, but the restaurant itself is pretty spacious and even has a back room you can section off for larger groups. Overall, this is my staple Mexican restaurant in town! read more

Food and service was amazing! very clean restaurant very clean bathrooms. Salsa was not my favorite but the rest of what we ordered was absolutely delicious. Friendly staff and our food came fast. read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - Cheese enchiladas with red sauce - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

We love this place! Friendly staff, wonderful mexican cuisine, lots of choices on the menu. We go two to three times a month.

The restaurant was very clean. Not too crowded. Service was okay and friendly. Food came out hot and pretty quick. Flavor was okay. Quantity was just right. We were out sight seeing and hungry and grateful to find an open restaurant in area. read more

The food is wonderful! Try the Tacos ahgados (sp). The tortillas are drenched in red enchilada sauce then put on the grill. This really brings out the flavor in the rest of the taco. The staff is super friendly and eager to help if you can't make up your mind. read more

Consistently Great ! Amazing Food and service ! Always take good care of us so back we go ! read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - My Favs ! Chicken taco,Baja taco, my wife's guacamole and only Mexican cheese with rice and beans ! - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

This is our favorite spot! Service is always great! Food is delicious, fresh, and always made correctly! Staff are hands down the nicest people! 10 out 10, 5 stars! Definitely recommend!!! Thank you and keep up the wonderful job! read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - Chicken Burrito w/green sauce - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

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Great restaurant . Delicious food. Vegan options-their rice and beans are vegan friendly as are the flour tortillas. My fave is the veggie fajitas. So delicious! read more

I have been going here for a few years now and haven't had a bad experience. They forgot to give me my to-go soda one time but hooked it up on the next round. I enjoy the molcajete and fajitas! read more

We stopped in on our way back from Yosemite. I had the tacos which were great and really tasty. My wife had the chili relleno. She loved hers as well. Check in and check it out. read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - It's in the old building on the left. Cool little town. - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

This joint may not look like much, but the food is gosh-darn tasty. We walked in on a whim and ordered the fish tacos, garlic soup, and some kind of garlic cream chicken plate (highly recommend all three!) Very fresh veggies, friendly service, and an endless supply of chips and salsa with your order. Not cheap, but healthy portions so you're sure to walk out full and satisfied! Will definitely be back for more. read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - Yummy fish tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

We started eating here after a long period due to service. Had dinner there last night and will never eat there again. They had one of the best veggie quesadilla I have had. Last night they put a red sauce on it for some reason. The red sauce tasted like a cross between a bad marinara sauce and a bad chile sauce which they also used in a chlie colorado. Both entrees were very bad. Also they used to make there own guacamole and last nights was store bought. They have lost my business. read more

kind of pricey for Sonora mexicann food but still pretty good. I wish they had flour taco's instead of all fried skin. the free salsa sauce was amazingly hot! Lunch specials come with a free drink. $6 guacamole was not worth it. it was also starting to turn brown so you know its not fresh... read more

Just had a meal at Cocina Michoacana with my family of 4 after a day at the slopes. As always when in a new town we check reviews and recommendations on Yelp. This restaurant had some very positive reviews and we thought this must be the best place for some Mexican food. Boy were we wrong. The food was bland at best, it was lacking the normal flavors associated with Mexican food. I was longing for flavor and spice. But where it really went south was when we received the bill. 98.00 for four people and this was without any alcohol. Boy what a ripoff. They even charged us an extra 4.00 for using a credit card. Never again. read more

Great dinner experience! Plenty of fresh hot chip and tasty salsa to start. I enjoyed the baja shrimp tacos and the lady had carnitas. Everything was hot and delicious, service was great and price was fair. If you haven't tired them in awhile I suggest you do. read more

A Mexican restaurant that doesn't serve tequila can never get more than 4 stars in my book. But the creamy garlic chicken was quite good and the wine margarita was decent and not super sweet which I like. read more

I don't know how many times I've been to this great place! Everything is always kept clean. Service has always been spectacular. Don't even get me started on their food!!! Just amazing! I've tried so many of their dishes and haven't been disappointed. Favorite is #16 the beef Sabana Blanca with the green sauce. Definitely recommend to everyone in the area. read more

I pretty much always get the 2 chicken taco lunch special. It comes with rice and beans. It's a great deal and consistently good. The staff is super friendly and service is great. For dinner I recommend the chicken ala mexicana. read more

Good lunch specials until 3pm on the weekdays. Also, they have an awesome Molcajete that feeds 2 people (but test the Jalapeño first).

Did not enjoy the experience at all. Salsa was bland and super salty. When we asked for something hotter they brought us out "El Diablo". I made the mistake of putting it on my food without tasting it first! It tasted like I had put heavily salted mushy play-doh on my food. After I filled a clean tortilla, without any sauce, I discovered the food was actually not very good anyway. We paid, left and are looking for another restaurant as I type this. BTW, this is the first time I have ever posted anything negative about anyplace. I only post about places that I really like. read more

We drove an hour and a half it is so worth it! The food is amazing I can't say enough everything is delicious and the service from Macy was exceptional she is Wonderful made our day !!! Best Mexican food we have had in years!! read more

2nd time getting wrong pick up order. I'm done with this place. Very irresponsible people who work there

First time there we were served by a waitress who wasn't welcoming in the slightest. We have gone in a few more times and there really isn't much to say about it. It's nothing special in my opinion and the food is mediocre and overpriced. Never seen guacamole cost six dollars before, I won't be back again it isn't worth it. read more

After a nice drive through Sonora Pass we decided to stop here for some food. The service was pleasant. They give you above average portions making the food good value. I had the chimichanga and thought it was very good! I ordered a la carte which was a good decision because I know I wouldn't have been able to eat the beans and rice. I'd gladly return if/when I drive through again. read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - Very good chimichanga! - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

Hidden treasure! Authentic mexican food, fun atmosphere, vegetarian friendly with unique dishes for the entire family. Cowboys welcome! read more

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The best Tomatillo sauce in many counties. I love the Carnitas Tacos and their Refried Beans are the best. The Bob's Special and Blanco Steak are also a favorite of mine Food comes to the table hot and their Garlic soup is to die for. read more

Husband and I love this place. My favorite are taquitos and cheese enchiladas. The servers are very nice and it's very comfortable here. We prefer the one on Mono Way by Mike's pizza. We usually have Friday night dinner with friends and husband and I go during the week as well. We've lived in Tuolumne county for 3 years from Southern California where Mexican food is everywhere. Gave this a try a few months ago and would not go anywhere else. read more

Lots of food on the plate! Pretty tasty, but when I asked the waitress for a bowl of queso for my chips, she brought out a bowl of cold shredded cheese!?!? Lol.. read more

Cocina Michoacana 2 - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

My husband and I didn't get around to the food, so I cannot review the food. We walked in to this restaurant late in the afternoon (before dinner service) on a weekday. There was one other customer seated at a table. We weren't greeted by a staff member, so we kind of mulled around and looked for a table for ourselves. That's when we noticed that nearly every table was dirty, which led us to notice how dirty the floors were, which led us to notice how dirty the whole dining room was in general. If it was that dirty in the dining room when it was slow, what must the kitchen look like? We weren't interested in dwelling on it and we walked out. We never did see an employee. read more