Parking 2/5 -Came on a Sunday during holiday weekend, so it was super busy and hard to find free parking that are on the street and in a nearby lot that offers 4-hr free parking. We ended up parking in a paid lot nearby. Service 5/5 -Staff was undermanned but very nice and helpful, food did not take long to arrive after ordering. Food 5/5 -Holy Moly Quesadilla $21.5, great presentation,food arrived hot and fresh. Tortilla felt flakey and had a good bite to it. I picked steak for my protein, and it tasted tender and juicy! Steak pieces were chunky and overall just a lot better than most steak quesadilla I've had. Great portion, I was full after 2 out of the 4 slices of quesadilla and I was hungry eating this as my first meal of the day. Ambiance 4/5 -We moved from inside to outside because it was more breezy, medium noise level, they had the World Cup game on. Overall a decent environment for gathering. read more

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I was more than pleasantly surprised by the quality of this breakfast. We wanted something fast and close to home and had never tried this restaurant so decided to give it a chance. My fiancé got the eggs Benedict and I got an egg dish similar to huevos rancheros. I unfortunately cannot remember the exact name of the dish, but it was tortillas with fried eggs and a sauce on top. They have the option for red or green, or you can do a combo of both. OK, now first of all that red sauce was outstanding. It had the most fantastic Smoky flavor. But if I had not gotten the red sauce and only gotten the green, I would've still been very satisfied. The green sauce had just a tiny bit of heat and a fantastic tanginess to it. The server, his name is Chris, suggested I get my eggs like his mother would make them. Sunny side up. Every bite was wonderful as my yolk mixed with the sauces. I also thought that the black beans and rice were very good. My man really enjoyed his eggs, Benedict, and although I did not try that, I did try the hashbrowns and thought they were great. I actually stole a little bit and put them on my plate with the red sauce, which was a fire combination. Satisfaction was at a high, my only complaint is that every single dish was $20+. Just a product of being located in tourist area. We would absolutely return to this place. Really nice chill atmosphere conveniently located at the edge of old town where parking is not so difficult. read more

My fiancée and I came to Cocinas Del Monte during the lunch hour, and we were excited to learn that they were still serving breakfast. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating, and we were immediately greeted by our friendly server, Chris. He checked on us regularly, made great food recommendations, and was attentive when it was time to pay the bill. It's a nice, chill place. As I've shared in other reviews, food in Old Town is typically expensive and not that good. Cocinas Del Monte is EXCELLENT, and I highly recommend it for breakfast. I had the Perfect Benedict, which included a thick piece of ham and a creamy hollandaise sauce. I usually order fruit as a side, but today I tried the hash browns. I asked for them extra crispy and they were okay; they were flooded with flavor but a little greasy and not crispy. Next time I'll order a fruit side. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Perfect Benedict - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service, food was on point, and old town is always fun. Parking can be difficult and/or expensive on weekends but if you get lucky to be nearby it's even better. Home made chips, salsa was fresh and so are tortillas. They had kids food for the lucky ones and the micheladas are great! Will return for sure read more

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Invited to a private party on a Saturday evening. Great graduation party with chips, salsa and guacamole at each table. Food was very good but the buffet setup was a bit chaotic. Next to the plates and utensils were the condiments and the tortillas were in the middle with the beans and rice at the end. They cleared it for desserts. The flan was delicious Service was very friendly and efficient. I had their watermelon juice which I enjoyed along with their house Margarita. Parking on a Saturday evening was a challenge but after a few try's I found a nearby park spot. read more

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I yelped this place some locals had recommended this restaurant for breakfast so we decided to give it a try. I did read some reviews complaining about service and how long they took on bringing out the food but the positives outweighed these minor reviews. For us a big party of 11 the service was great our server was real attentive and had a really good vibe to himself. The food was tasty! Had flavor and the portions were big enough for anybody that looking to get full off there first meal of the day like me. The pricing is more middle I am not going to say it's cheap for a family no but for two it's perfect for the quality of food. Would recommend this place for filling breakfast with many great options! read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Breakfast skillet and a Mexican mocha! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Was in Old Town and stop here. I ordered chicken enchiladas. The waiter let me sample both the red and green sauce after questioning how spicy they were. I went with the green sauce which isn't my norm. The enchiladas were good, however. You should definitely check it out. read more

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The service was honestly a mess. Our waiter kept trying to remember everything instead of writing it down and forgot the Nutella, toast, eggs, and even the kids' drinks. My parents ordered the Molcajete and they brought the rice and beans out after 8 minutes and my parents were WAITING until they had them to eat. The molcajete also came out without tortillas too and after asking 3 times, the tortillas finally came when everyone was basically done eating. My mom also asked for horchata and coffee refills and never got them. The food wasn't much better either. I ordered the steak medium rare and it was super chewy, tough, and had barely any flavor. Hash browns and eggs were just okay. Overall, really disappointing experience. Ambiance was okay I mean it's just the our typical old style mexican joint. The only upside was the live music honestly. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Eggcellent Steak - Mexican 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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I walked in as a party of 3. There was no wait time and the environment was not busy at all for it being around 3:30pm. We had ordered watermelon juice and instead of it being brought out, they had brought out orange juice and when the server took it away, she brought out the same orange juice that we said we didn't order. Once our food arrived, they did not bring the consomé that was supposed to come with the quesabirria tacos. My friend had also ordered carne asada fries and it came out plain without the pico de gallo on it. I would not recommend based off the attentiveness of the server as well as the food lacking flavor. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I ordered the chilakiles with steak, it was so good!! I would totally order again. This place is also so dog friendly, we brought our dog here and she even got a pup cup! Our server Lexie is amazing as well, really good service overall and didn't wait too long to get our food. Love the vibe in the restaurant too. 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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Went for lunch on a Monday. Salsa was okay, chips were mid and seemed like they were out of a bag. My wife ordered a margarita and could not taste lime, only sugar water and did not drink it. I ordered garlic shrimp- it was a decent portion and looked good, but couldn't get past the fish taste. Staff did accommodate request for off menu cheese enchilada and gave a free dessert to balance the bad margarita that they also didn't charge for, but overall was not what we had expected after reading other reviews. read more

Okay so food and drinks and ambience is great 10/10. However the service was mediocre we came here twice and same thing. Coming from a server and bartender myself. The service sucked. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Omelet - Mexican 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 - Mexican 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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We loved the water fountain bar. The rest of the decor was equally enjoyable. We were seated right away and our orders were taken at the same time. The food was excellent although we were disappointed to learn that they don't make their own tortillas even though they were very good. And the complimentary desert was an excellent surprise. Overall it was an excellent lunch and we will definitely be back. read more

What a hidden gem! First time I've been here and the food was amazing. Got the Chilakiles with steak and Strawberry As Mommy Made pancakes. The Chilakiles was super good definitely recommend it. It has enough spice (we chose the green sauce) the steak was delicious and in combination with the hash browns it was well paired. Also the plate was huge!! I had some of the pancakes and that was also super delicious! They were fluffy and there were full strawberries in the pancake!! Parking was okay but we got lucky. The ambiance is great though! I'm happy I was able to bring my dog and they were very accommodating in giving us a table further from other dogs! Would like to extend a thank you to our server Lexie for taking care of us so well! read more

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! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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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Brought the family to SD today to have a good breakfast and came across Cocinas del Monte. Great Authentic Mexican restaurant with a solid breakfast menu, friendly staff (shout out to Sebastian our waiter) and chill San Diego vibes. We sat in the outdoor patio by the water feature and it was a great experience. Toddler friendly too. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Cinnamon Coffee - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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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If you like limp, microwaved bacon and smashed French toast, this is the spot for you read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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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Best food in old town. I've tried a few Mexican restaurants and wasn't very impressed. This place hit the spot . Food was amazing and the presentation was above average. I will return read more

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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This is my second time coming. The food was great and good portions :) I got the Mexi Benedict, super flavorful and the watermelon juice, I would come back for another one!! Lexie was very attentive to our table. This place is very spacious and clean. read more

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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Came here for the first time with my wife after seeing good reviews on this place definitely not coming back. The food was cold , leafy greens salad was not fresh wilted and mushy . To make matters worse my wife found hair in chilaquiles. Definitely don't recommend this establishment. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Salad wilted mushy - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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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 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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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 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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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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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 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I had such high hopes for this restaurant, it was a beautiful ambience on the patio. There was a beautiful little pond with a huge shell that we sat around and we enjoyed the four flavored mimosa flight that was to die for. I would definitely love to go back again just for the mimosas, but to be honest the service was lacking. Upon arriving, we informed them that we had a reservation, and the girl looked utterly confused. We had booked through OpenTable to book our reservation and they had no system to keep track of what was available for their reservations, which was a little disappointing, especially if they got busy then I don't think they could actually appropriately keep track of those things. When we got seated the same girl who attempted to see us, but failed miserably was our server and we had three people, but only two of us receded at the time and she attempted to take our order and we had to inform her, we were still waiting on our third-party and to come back later. She took a very long time to come back after our third person arrived and did not bring her a water even after that person asked for one, after waiting ten minutes and our food coming out we had to ask the busser to bring out water which was promptly done. She never checked back to see how our food tasted or if we had everything, waters were never refilled in a timely manner, we had to walk up and grab our own condiments from the side station. Another table was sat and waited so long to be greeted they got up and left (pretty sure they were in her section as well), another table pulled another waitress to ask for things for their table because the same waitress was missing in action because she was counting her money she had made inside the restaurant. Overall the food and drinks were good and the busser should be promoted to server because he was more prompt with service to not only our table but others as well. read more

Cocinas Del Monte - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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* 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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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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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 - Mexican 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 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California