Great vibe. Food was delicious. Our sever Abdi was very courteous and attentive. This is a good stop in Old Town San Diego. read more

Food was great, can feed up to 2 people for sure! The service was amazing. And the ambience was top notch, love the house music they play!

Great spot ! Quick service. Our server Abdi helped us out when there was an error with our order no extra charge :)

Had a really great experience at Cocina del Mondo. We ordered a variety of items--the chicken enchiladas with rice and black beans, French toast, a Cali Delight sandwich, and a Cali burrito--and everything was absolutely delicious. The enchiladas had a perfect level of spice--flavorful with a nice kick, but not overpowering. They come topped with sour cream and cheese, which balanced everything out really well. The meat in the Cali burrito was especially impressive--you can tell it's fresh and well-prepared. Every bite was packed with flavor. The red salsa deserves its own mention--it's seriously so good and ties everything together. Service was just as great as the food. Abdi took care of us and did an excellent job--very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. He greeted us with a smile and made sure to check in throughout the meal, which really added to the experience. The atmosphere was beautiful. We sat at a large table with a water feature surrounding it and gas-powered flames in the center--it created a really unique and relaxing ambiance. Overall, great food, great service, and a great vibe. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend. read more

I am staying with family in an Airbnb near Old Town. We've been to a few restaurants for breakfast in Old Town and this, by far, was my favorite. Food was delicious. Service was amazing. (Big shout out to our sweetheart server named Diana. She was amazing. Great service, great mixed drink, and was very sweet and interested in the family.) The menu has a good mix of Mexican, Cali Mex, and American foods that can please everyone in your family -- even the most picky. The restaurant is warm and has great indoor and outdoor seating including spots with fire to stay toasty on a chilly SD morning. Hit this spot up! read more

Cocinas del Monte in Old Town San Diego is a hidden gem, especially if you're a foodie. The food is excellent, with very fancy, thoughtful presentation, yet the vibe is super chill and relaxed. It's the kind of place where you can enjoy high-quality dishes without feeling rushed or stuffy. They offer a great variety of Mexican-to-American breakfast and lunch options, so there's something for everyone. I ordered the Old Town Scrambled meal, which came with perfectly cooked eggs scrambled with shrimp and mixed veggies. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and flavorful. After partying hard for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, I was craving something healthy--and this hit the spot. It honestly felt like eating a clean, wholesome meal you'd expect from somewhere like Whole Foods, but with way more flavor and personality. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh, elevated comfort food in Old Town. They specialize in brunch and breakfast. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - OLD TOWN SCRAMBLED with Horchata Latte (Cold) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Cocinas Del Monte is the current tenant at a corner suite of a busy intersection in Old Town. The space has seen many Mexican restaurants pass through its doors which is unusual because the area gets a decent amount of foot traffic from visitors. They have a covered front and side patio for outdoor seating and an inside dining room which was where I ended up. A couple of large parties were seated, but the rest of the place was unoccupied. Two separate menu booklets were handed to me, one for beverages and one for food. I selected a Strawberry Lemonade for a drink that did have fresh fruit slices added and wasn't too sweet. I was in the mood for a breakfast item and chose a Denver Omelette from the list of five preset combinations. Ham, bell peppers, onions, and mixed cheese were the ingredients. A choice of toast (English muffin was my pick) or tortilla along with a side (hash browns was my pick) came with the order. The hash browns were grilled to a nice degree of crispiness. A couple of pats of butter were provided for the English muffin. The omelette was okay because it was a bit smaller in serving size for the price compared to some of the local breakfast joints I frequent. The service from the staff was acceptable. I gave a 3.5 star rating for my recent breakfast Cocinas Del Monte. read more

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Had such a great brunch at Cocina del Monte today with my girlfriends! The food and drinks were delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything came out looking amazing and the portions were great too. Our server Diana made the experience even better. She was so kind, attentive, and welcoming the entire time. She checked in on us often, made sure we had everything we needed, and had such a positive attitude. You can tell she genuinely cares about giving good service. Definitely recommend this spot for brunch, good drinks, and a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Tequila Sunrise and Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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We ate breakfast twice at Cocinas Del Monte while on a trip to San Diego with our 5 year old. The breakfasts were really good and my kid wanted to come back for the waffles. We had excellent service from Alexiya who remembered our names and orders. I would happily go back the next time we visit! read more

Located in old town, there are plenty of street parking around the spot. We sat on the patio for brunch. Our server was welcoming, though the overall service was noticeably slow. It took a while for our food to arrive, and even longer to get our check. I ordered the Del Rancho Eggs with green salsa. The dish was descent (the best thing was probably the rice), but didn't stand out compared to other authentic Mexican spots. The corn tortillas also didn't taste freshly made, which is a letdown. I'm not sure who was in charge of the playlist, I found it funny the restaurant was playing high school pop music the whole time we were there. read more

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Lovely restaurant! We sat by the "River" which had the fire pit, great atmosphere. Also, our server Abdi was so sweet and helpful with his recommendations! read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Enchiladas and Hazelnut Joy coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for a late brunch and we had a pretty great time! We were sat immediately as they weren't that busy. The outdoor dining area was breathtaking with the fountain that they had in the middle. Our server was pretty quick in getting our order in but there was a bit of a wait for our food and drinks. I ordered the strawberry lemonade which was okay because it tasted a bit watered down. My friend ordered the tropical smoothie which he said was good but tasted mostly like bananas. For food I ordered the Eggs Your Way: over easy eggs, sourdough bread, hashbrows, and sausage. I really enjoyed my meal because the eggs was cooked just the way I like it and the hashbrowns were nice and crispy. $18 for this meal though seems a bit pricey to me. My friend ordered the Cinnamon Crunchy French Toast and he said it was good and satisfied his craving. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Outdoor dining area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love driving around old town San Diego , it was about 12pm and we were still desiring breakfast. If you want breakfast served all day this is the place to go. The servers are amazing and kind, they were really overwhelmed however and it did take a little longer than usual to get our food but all in all it was worth it. The flavors were delicious and you can definitely personalize your pancakes and waffles to your liking . The Mexican Hot Chocolate was decadent. I didn't like the fact that the inside seating did not have central air and in the dead of summer it was kind of gross. There was also weird pond in the middle of the restaurant but still found it odd, as I'm sure it may have a history attached to it somehow. read more

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This place is absolutely phenomenal! Every single thing our table of 8 ordered (I tasted everything) came out great! Salmon wrap, and the kids burger was insane!! The Nutella pancakes so delicious!! Pancakes are very fluffy and tasty! Definitely recommend!! This place is a must try! read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Salmon wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is in Old Town San Diego. Lovely, quaint restaurant. Our servers name was Sebastian. He was kind, attentive, served with a smile. He made sure to check on us, cleared the table soon after we were done. The food was amazing. I had French toast with cinnamon and sugar. Bomb. I would love to come back if ever in San Diego again. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was delicious and our waiter Abdi was very nice and attentive. The music fit the environment, my friend and I sat outside at the river table. Definitely a good stop for tasty breakfast! read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Hazelnut Joy Latte & Maple Pecan Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Excellent brunch! We had our small dog with us, so we sat on the patio. The service was very good and consistent. The food was very tasty! We split the Caesar salad and they even brought out a small portion of bacon for our dog which was very nice! I ordered the chicken chilaquiles which were excellent and my husband ordered the steak and eggs. Very comfortable spot. read more

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OMG - I can't believe we haven't been here before! It's really good! I had the Divorciados (chilaquiles with red/green sauce) with chorizo. My hubby had Chilakiles with just red sauce. The red sauce was more flavorful, so I'd probably go with that next time. The beans and rice were tender and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Tons of flavor and a good size portion. They also have shredded hashbrowns, so I'd probably swap in those for the rice next time. Service was friendly and fast. Really cute outdoor patio. I'm not sure how much space is inside, but if you have a large party it's probably best to make a reservation. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Divorciados chilaquiles - go for just the red! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Disaster brunch. Drinks took over an hour to come out, half of them never arrived at all. Food came out cold and spaced 20min apart for half of the table. Didn't get utensils until after all the food came out. Never got checked on after the food was out, took another 30min to get our bill once we were ready to checkout. The bright side was the food was really good (other than the temp) Would not recommend read more

As someone who grew up in San Diego, I probably should have known better than to go to Old Town for food but alas there I was. The restaurant was empty, not surprising for a Tuesday afternoon, and I was seated quickly. Service was fine, nothing notable about but nothing to complain about either- it was straight forward. The Midnight Mocha Latte was not good, $7.50 for a poor-quality espresso latte with Hershey's syrup. I would probably skip any cafe drinks altogether because this is not a cafe. The food was much better, the Mexi Benedict with the hashbrowns were well seasoned and had some spice to it, the eggs were poached well. The bill at the end of my meal is what has really influenced my rating- $40.84 for a brunch for one person. Curse myself for getting two beverages, almost $8 for a bad tasting latte was NOT a good choice. And $20 for eggs Benedict with chorizo and a thin layer of hashbrowns sound a bit steep on second thought (is chorizo not a cheap meat?). Tack on the 7.75% sales tax, 15% tip and 3% credit charge fee (who even charges fees for using a credit card anymore?), it adds up. Unfortunately, this place is just another case of an overpriced, "just ok" restaurant in Old Town. read more

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Breakfast time! This place has amazing food and service. Came for a quick breakfast and I am glad I did. Food was really good and nicely priced. A large cup of coffee and a yummy omelette were on my menu today. They even gave me a fresh cup of coffee to go at no extra charge. Smart move! ;) Service was really nice, thanks to Keyvan. Ambiance is lovely. It has two rooms, outside and in. This time I tried indoors. If you are in the area, try them out and share your experiences. Happy breakfast! read more

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That's an easy five stars! Located directly in front of the Urban Market. Very nice parking too, also directly in front. The charbroiled steak went nicely with the perfectly prepared Steak Eggs Benedict ($25.00). The Hollandaise sauce was the correct consistency. Delicious potatoes as well. The Mexican Hot Chocolate ($6.00) had a dash of cinnamon in it. Now mix a tablespoon of Flour, add a bit of water, perhaps an egg or two, and then call it a Pancake, then go ahead and charge $18.00...Outch ......LOLOLOLOL Party of two? $42 for breakfast, easy...LOLOLOLOL I don't mind when the food is good. read more

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The service was great and the food was delicious. Best horchata latte I've had in a long time. Definitely coming back! And it was our first time here read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Horchata latte and vanilla latte. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came for lunch. We sat quickly for a table of 4. Our food came out pretty quickly after ordering and the food wasn't bad. I loved how my plate came out with black beans instead of the typical refried....and they never gave me an option while ordering. There is inside and outdoor seating available. Would come again when in the area. read more

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First time trying this restaurant in Old Town off Congress st. Enjoyed our breakfast. We shared the chilakiles divorciado. They were so nice that they split the plate and had my own plate. Dish was tasty but if you like spicy, the red sauce was it. Perfect over medium eggs, rice with yummy black beans. The tortillas were cooked perfectly and blended with the sauces. I love the green sauce. Also ordered house coffee with side of cinnamon sticks and also ground cinnamon. Simple but was just right. Definitely will return to try their other dishes and happy hour. Our server was great. He showed us around and lit their middle table that had smoke coming out of it. Nice touch. read more

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One of my favorite places in Old Town, and I'm a local. Everything is always great. Came for lunch today and great as usual and great service from Pedro read more

I was in the area and the dragonfruit mimosa sounded yummy! The bussers were really kind and helpful, but sadly I couldn't say the same for the servers. It took awhile before I was acknowledged after being seated. As well as my food had arrived I had to ask for utensils as no one had provided it beforehand. The chilakiles ( their spelling) were nice and flavorful, and I liked that it came with beans and rice. Overall, if I'm in the area I may stop by again. read more

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Pleasant and breezy atrium was perfect for brunch; our server was fast, efficient, and delightful. And OMG... best divorciados I have ever, ever eaten!! Perfect portions, eggs exactly as I love them, chilaquiles both red and green sauced flawlessly with delicious house made sauce, just the right amount of crunch, just the right amount of spice. Creamy black bean refritos, savory tender rice. Couldn't be bothered to wait for photos -- needed to dig in IMMEDIATELY. His Goatness got the hash with chorizo, and the flavors were rich, deep, and layered -- a cut above typical hashes. Plus, lots of great coffees and teas, hot and iced, and the desserts looked so good I'm going to have to come back. Wow. I'm still basking in the afterglow of a perfect meal. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Breezy garden atrium - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was really good, so was their coffee. The menu offers a variety of different plates and they're very open to substituting. The service was awesome very attentive and the ambience was a very home / authentic feel. The only downside is there were several mosquitoes in the patio area not a big deal, but just something to be aware of if you decide to go. I went the first week of October, and in the morning. I recommend this place for a good breakfast meal. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Banana and strawberry pancakes with a side of bacon and egg and a shot of espresso - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

* casual ambiance * friendly service * good food *indoor and outdoor seating *good for large parties This place has a spacious spot. Came here for brunch. I had the Del rancho eggs, I enjoyed these because they reminded me of how my mom makes them, perfect serving. We also tried the BBQ sliders were ok I enjoyed the fries were tasty and fresh. We got our food promptly way before our drinks, it looked like servers were just getting shift started and getting themselves situated however, the servers were nice and helpful. Good place to come eat and then walk around and explore. read more

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This restaurant was okay. The omelet was really good with fresh veggies. We were underwhelmed by the French toast. The service was very warm and friendly, but very slow. It seemed like they were understaffed. We probably wouldn't go back, but it was okay. read more

We stayed at the Hilton garden inn not too far away and this was a much better option for breakfast! Latte was good. The kids got to order exactly what they wanted. And the service was friendly. Food wasn't anything knock your socks off but it was satisfying and the sauce for the scrambled that we ordered had good spice and flavor to it. Service from Ivy was friendly. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast if you're staying nearby. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Horchata latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food was great! We had the Multi Grain Waffle with whipped cream and chocolate chip and ABC Croissant and pitaya yogurt cup. Service was attentive, constant and outstanding. Pleasant ambiance on a quiet Sunday morning in Old Town San Diego. I would come back here again. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Old town is really a throw back to when you could walk around and check out the fun retailers selling their wares. Super fun and exciting to see all of the wonderful local items. Cocinas Del Monte is a short walk off the beaten path and opens up to a delightful patio. Greeted immediately and the waitress was very attentive. Arrived around lunch but was still hankering a little breakfast so we mixed it up a bit with brand lunch. Unfortunately, the hangover cure Michelada didn't hit right. Not enough flavor and heat to make it flavorful. The tacos were spot on and the pico de gallo was nice and spicy without too much heat. The Davi was ok but the quesadilla was very good! All in all, a really enjoyable time! When in old town shopping and looking for a bite hit them up! read more

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Came here after reading the Yelp reviews and must say this place was amazing. Food was great and service was awesome. Sabrina was the waitress and she was the best!! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Despite not having a lot of guests there, the wait staff were slow and incompetent. Some of the drinks that were ordered such as sodas (something you'd think would be given right after ordering) and lattes never came out. Utensils were only given AFTER asking multiple times after the food had been out 10-15 minutes and no steak knives were given even after asking for our steak orders. There were no apologies from our waitress (blonde hair, piercings) when we raised our concerns. Do not be fooled by the decent reviews. read more

This place is amazing. I had chilequiles and a delicious Mexican Mocha. I came to see Sandy the best waitress in San Diego, she told me about the patio and how good the food is. I will definitely going back every time she works. read more

The food was really good and the service was great! Abdi was awesome! I had the divorciados and my Fiancee had the steg and eggs. Both were really delicious! read more

Cocinas del monte is very beautiful, Diana our server was helpful and very nice. Service was on point and friendly. Food tastes amazing ! read more

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We found the perfect dog friendly restaurant. Atmosphere is super cute and the food was delicious. We ordered a side of eggs for our dog and they brought out a plastic bowl with eggs and bacon for him. He gives them a 5 star also. I had the Holy Moly Quesadillas, yum. My husband had the inferno burger which he loved. We will definitely be back when in town. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - HOLY MOLY QUESADILLA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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