Great Latin American food comparable to restaurants that cost much more. Everyone in our party was raving about the food.

Gave four stars for their ground beef empanadas which included the perfect crust and size. And a nice green dipping sauce. I would definitely go back for the empanadas. I love to find a good chimichanga. Unfortunately not theirs. Service was great. They take your number and buzz you when your order is ready. Nice sit down that includes a bar. read more

My fiancee and I had our first date here so I came back 8 months later to propose. I called them 4 hrs before to let them know we were coming and they were ON IT! Got a floral display and chocolates for us. It was truly awesome. The fajitas were also on point. Like really good. Margaritas great and service was very very good. 6 out of 5!!! Go here! read more

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I was at the mall and wanted to try something different so I found this spot. The inside is very nice and clean. Minimal decor, but efficient. I had their Chicken Burrito Bowl, which was decent but not my favorite. It comes with yellow rice, pinto beans, chicken, veggies, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. I wish they gave you more rice though, I was literally scraping the bottom of the bowl to find It. Also the veggies that are in the bowl are very big, so if that's a big deal for you, take caution. Other than that, It was tasty and there gauc was good. I would like to try It with the chips next time. In addition to the food I had there "Cantaloupe" Agua Frescas and that was amazing! Very fresh and yummy! I will be back to try their Elote though. read more

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Good solid food. Pupusas are on the high end of restaurants in the area, good size and thickness. The burrito is a good size, the flavor is good but could stand with more pronounced seasoning. Great takeout option for the family. read more

Cocineros - Pupusas - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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I've been living in the area for about a year and I should've ate here a loooong time ago! The service was quick and attentive. Ordered the chicken nachos as an appetizer (which is sharable) and steak chimichanga as my entree. If you're looking for some good Latin American cuisine THIS. IS. THE. PLACE. Can't wait to try the margaritas next time. read more

Cocineros - Chicken nachos - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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So how do I start to share that I now have found a liking for burrito bowls. From the presentation, packaging and most importantly taste. Very satisfied and happy with my selection for lunch. Would certainly recommend if you're in the area or simply want good Latin food. The restaurant was very clean, open, several spaces available to sit. The bar looked as if they get a lot of traction. After seeing the menu I can see why. The staff and chef Carlos were extremely nice. I'd 100% return. read more

Cocineros - Chicken burrito bowl - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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The birria taco wasn't too good 7/10 the shrimp was better. Service was good very attentive server. The mango non alcoholic daiquiri was 10/10. Place is cute nice size ample parking. read more

Cocineros - Shrimp taco and Birria Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Besides the fact that it's really inviting and cute inside. Our server was also friendly and attentive. All I got was some nachos and it filled me up!! The nachos are some of the best nachos I've had. They were super delicious and flavorful. They had a bar as well; so I'll likely be back for drinks. Although I didn't try anything else, all the food I saw coming out for others looked really tasty. read more

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I've lived in Hyattsville for about 4 -5 years and somehow had never been to Cocineros. Have only heard great things and glad we finally got the chance to stop by. I'll skip the pleasantries and say the food was amazing! Table side chips and salsa tasted fresh and I'm pretty sure are house made. For entrees ordered Steak and chicken tacos, with birria enchiladas and a side of plantain. Favorite item was either steak taco or enchiladas. Plantain was crispy, sweet and fried to perfection. Our server was very friendly and greeted/sat us as soon as we walked in. It was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night so response time wasn't the best. But I will say considering the employee was in training and one of two servers a great effort was made. Decor is nice lots of florals and vibrant colors. Nice MD crab decal on the wall above the bar. Lively music that kept me engaged throughout the meal. Option to sit and eat inside, at bar, or order to go. Looking forward to returning for happy hour (3-6 mon/fri ) to try drink and some other food items. read more

I went here today for the first time. I sat inside and had tacos! The veggie taco with corn tortilla was very good. Not too salty and the veggies were not mushy or overcooked. Yum! I also had fish tacos with a corn tortilla. It was really good and the style taco had a good sauce with tomatoes cucumber and a radish. Very good. I would definitely come here again- not typical tacos . They taste fresh! read more

Cocineros - Fish taco cucumber tomatoes and a good sauce - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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I have been so surprised by this spot. Totally unassuming in a strip mall the food is fast, fresh and well priced, service is excellent. I recommend the chips and guacamole which also comes with salsa- hefty serving of freshly made guac and crispy chips. Papusas are delicious- veggie and bean are best. Tacos have been great with particular shout out to the fish taco. Forgot to take photos but we'll be back! read more

Pros: Food is tasty. From the bowls to the pupusas, everything tastes good and I really appreciate the "vegetarian options. Cons: inconsistency in to-go orders. There have been a couple of times I've ordered empanadas and pupusas, yet the accompanying sauces were missing from the order. Because I was already home, it was inconvenient to drive back. Sauces are good! I also don't know if the empanadas are meant to be different sizes. I ordered one of each: vegetarian, chicken and beef. The vegetarian was the smallest. Not sure I would price 3 of those for $15. Tip: the spinach empanada also has corn and mushrooms, which are not disclosed in the menu. read more

Cocineros - Spinach empanada - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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Ok. My rice was really dry but the birria tacos were really good. Things are fairly priced I feel and ordering online was quick and easy for pick up. I would go back to try other items on the menu read more

Was peckish from shopping so got two sides: black beans (our friendly server confirmed it was vegetarian) and maduro plantains. The plantains were served with a side of crema, so if you skipped that, be a vegan meal. don't miss the chips and salsa: chips were freshly fried and still warm. crisp, not so thin you couldn't pick up a decent amount of salsa, but not so thick to be hard tack. the salsas were great, flavorful, balanced, good mix of spicy and mild. margarita was good, appreciated it not being too big so we could get back to more shopping after. would go back to try more things - others reported their food was good. read more

Cocineros - sides: plantanos madurai, black beans. chips and salsa. margarita. - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

This is definitely a go to restaurant for an experience that you probably would not have anticipated, but definitely need! We tried a little bit of everything, but it really blew me away was the calamari which is going to be an exceptional pic for your taste buds and the octopus quesadilla something I never would've thought to order but definitely will order again! The restaurant was clean and the staff was so warm and inviting. They make sure to make great recommendations and did not guide me wrong. read more

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Stumbled upon Cocineros on a recent business trip to the DC area. Food was spectacular. So fresh, so flavorful and delicious. Our server (Anna) made the best recommendations and everything came out quickly and so well presented. Guac and chips, plantains...divine Birria tacos stole the show! Can't wait to stop in again when I'm in the area read more

My friends love Cocineros and invited me for happy hour. We had chips and salsa along with queso also the wings for appetizers. Enchiladas are one of my favorite meals. I ordered the birria enchiladas. The flavor of the salsa verde was nice but the birria was tough and dry. Beans and rice were good. Jennifer was our waitress. She was very sweet and pleasant. I would visit Cocineros again but I would have to try another dish. read more

Cocineros - Enchiladas verdes - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Food delicious! Very good nachos, crispy calamari is tender and delicious, this is my favorite. The tostada is also my favorite, the plantains were cooked perfectly. We celebrated my daughter's birthday here and it was fun. The owner and staff were very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was pleasant and music made us feel like dancing. It was a fun evening. I would definitely return to try their other dishes. read more

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Amazing and Excellent Fast Professional Service!!! We are proud of him!!! Thank You, Very Much!!!

Amazing food, excellent cocktails, and great atmosphere. The place is clean and nice decor. Food is fresh and well seasoned. Good location, plenty parking, and customer service excellent. read more

Location now has a mini bar with Happy Hour!! Non & Alcoholic drinks are available - including 3 different types of tacos. Met Carlos, who is part owner and he was such a joy I noticed they also clean and wipe down menus after patron use I had a virgin frozen strawberry daiquiri. It was refreshing! My friend had a pina coloada on the rocks, said it was good We didn't eat, but received the table chips with 2 sauces read more

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Food was tasty, service was good, friendly and professional. Will definitely come back. read more

This is a gem of a restaurant. Very clean, great service (thanks Jenny!), and the food was terrific. My friend and I had a simple lunch here - guacamole and chips, and the fish tacos. As others have commented, the guac was delicious - I loved the fresh cilantro on top. The three fish tacos were delish; the perfect amount, not over-stuffed. I can't wait to go back! read more

I was surprised when I came on a Saturday to see the place completely empty. You order at the front and find a place to sit. They bring the food out. It honestly is a little overpriced, it's basically fast food Latin food. Everyone is super nice and attentive. The place inside is nice and clean, love the art! Would I go back? Probably not, nothing was wow. read more

Cocineros - Birria Tortas and chicken Quesadillas - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

I had a late lunch and ordered the churrasco (skirt steak.) What I got was a riot of delicious flavors. The steak was topped with sautéed onions and parsley with a grilled Serrano. The last is not for the faint of heart. The sides included rice, pico de gallo and a South American version of mixed vegetables with a Peruvian green sauce in the middle. Freshly fried tortillas with cilantro chutney came separately. Did I say that it was all flavorful? The only thing I didn't like was the saltiness of the rice. While rice needs salt, it should never be noticeable especially to the extent of competing for dominance. This is why I had to dock a star. I should mention that my meal was gluten-free. read more

Cocineros - Churrasco - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Food has always been very good! Staff is friendly and it's a nice vibe, too. This is our family's go-to restaurant for Mexican and Latin American food! Good happy hour too. read more

I've had my husband pickup takeout from cocineros but now it was time for me to finally dine in and get the full experience! On this occasion I dined in with a friend for lunch. I've had the pupusas multiple times and on this occasion I ordered some to go, because I like them that much. I got one pork, one beans, and a chicken/ jalapeño pupusa (it's an order of three). The meal I ate there was the chef bowl. This was my first time ordering this. Maybe I'm wrong for assuming this, but I assumed it would actually come in a bowl lol. To my surprise, it did not come in a bowl. Despite the presentation discrepancy, it was good. I ate it like nachos so it tasted just fine to me lol. My friend got the fajita tacos which she said she enjoyed as well. They also gave us chips and salsa before our food came out so that was nice too. The service was nice and efficient. Cocineros has quality food and good service. I'll continue to be a regular patron for both dine in and takeout. Cheers! read more

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I haven't had enough of the food to fully rate that aspect of the restaurant in depth. I had the birrira and shrimp tacos. I've had more flavorful birrira and it didn't come with any dipping sauces. They were well enough but no extras, just meat with very little onion; unless it was a bad day. The shrimp tacos were tasty. The service was wonderful with attentive and helpful staff. A few items looked good like the empanadas and chaloupa. read more

Cocineros is one of my favorite spots! It's affordable, delicious flavors, and great service! Perfect for large groups, family dinners, or a casual lunch/dinner. read more

Think of Cocineros as Taqueria Habanero's more modern and adventurous cousin! Their sauces and style reflect more of Central American cuisine. As someone who loves both restaurants, I can can interchangeably eat at either restaurant as I appreciate the differences. Their polo enchiladas verde are truly delicious and I paired with a pork and vegetarian pupusas. This is the ONLY place that I like their pupusas. Theirs are moist, flavorful, and have some real substance! Cocineros staff are really wonderful and welcoming! They treated my party of five people today very well. I am already thinking of what I would like to order next time read more

Cocineros - Enchiladas Verde with pupusas - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

We have been in search of a New Mexican restaurant in our new neighborhood and decided to order Cocineros for takeout. We ordered via the online site on a Sunday evening and the order was ready in about 15 minutes. We got our usual entrees a Chicken Chimichanga for my partner and enchiladas verde for me. We also ordered a side of chips and guacamole to share. When we picked it up, I was very frustrated that our salsa containers popped open and spilled all over the place. When I went inside to ask for a new bag and new sauces they gave us smaller portions. My partners chimichanga was huge (it almost took up the whole box. He loved it and let me try a bite while I didn't care for the rice and beans being inside it had the perfect crispy tortilla. The enchiladas were lackluster, there wasn't enough green sauce or cheese and the shredded chicken was dry. I also didn't get the usual accompaniments of pico de gallo and sour cream. The guacamole was delightful and had a little spice to it. My partner really liked this spot so we may try it again but I'll have to keep looking for a go-to place for my enchiladas. read more

Cocineros - Chicken chimichanga - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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This is my go to hidden gem! Seriously! A mix of fast casual and sit down, you order at the counter sometimes and sometimes they bring you a menu when you're seated. Their birria always hits and I'm still on the hunt for melty birria like Cocineros'. I like going back and forth between the pulpo burrito bowl and pulpo tacos, but my boyfriend never steers away from birria. They play Latin music that could've been taken from my dad's playlist but it's never too loud. I wish I had one of these near my job. read more

We saw this while driving and decided to take a chance and try it out. Wow, am I glad we did! As a Puerto Rican I was so happy to see tostones on the menu. Sure they are super easy to make (and I make them at home all the time), but somehow tostones that I don't have to make are always funner to eat. I really enjoyed the guacamole that accompanied them and even dipped into the salsa verde (green) that came with the chips. The sangria was not too sweet and was refreshing. The torta (sandwich) cubana was huge and absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the birria tacos! The consume was wonderful, the meat was juicy and tender, and the cheese pull was awesome! This is a place we will definitely visit again! read more

Cocineros - Birria Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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Had some food empanadas and guacamole while working Pride in the Plaza, had to see immediately where this delight originated. Amazing! I will come to restaurant for the full menu and drinks soon. Thx for supporting Pride! read more

This is a go to stop for me when I'm in the neighborhood. I've had tried the pupusas,the tacos, the salmon, the corn, and more and everything is delicious. The service is always great and quick. I usually order take out, but have eaten there once. It's clean and plenty of space to sit. read more

I apologize for not having any pictures because the following words you're about to read won't do this place any justice. After seeing a video on Instagram raving about the food and customer service at Cocineros, I had to check it out for myself. My best friend and I, who are both foodies, made our way to the restaurant on a Tuesday evening. This place exceeded our expectations. For starters, the ambiance of this place great. It was spacious enough where I wouldn't feel anxious that people would be sitting on top of me but quaint enough that our server was able to give us great service. Now for the food! I started off with a Jamaica Agua Fresca. For $4, I received a large glass of a perfectly sweetened Agua Fresca. The appetizers consisted of homemade guacamole, a rojo salsa, and a verde salsa. I knew the rest of my food was going to be a hit based off of the guacamole and salsas. The remaining appetizers were the crazy taco and the empanadas (all 4 flavors). Spectacular! My entree was the largest chimichanga I ever ordered. I didn't even finish my entree because I was stuffed from the appetizers. The food was fresh and made to order and our server was so gracious. I'm upset that I haven't experienced this place sooner but happy to know that it will be one of my go to restaurants moving forward. read more

The best margarita there is! Great prices, excellent happy hour weekdays 3-6. Staff is friendly and food is always amazing.

My experience is their food for takeout. The staff are always friendly and will answer questions. The food is amazing. In my opinion, they have the best beef empanadas in the area. I haven't had a bad experience and have ordered dozens of times. read more

This spot that I went to is a sleeper!! Meaning I'm sure tons of folks don't know about it...but should!! Good People, I highly recommend this taco spot. Fresh ingredients, house made everything...GET HERE!! . Where I am: @cocinerosmd . Location Reviewed: 3513 East-West Hwy., West Hyattsville M.D. . Menu Includes: Craft Tacos, Tortas, Burritos, Quesadillas, Empanadas, Fajitas, Enchiladas, Tostones, Elote, Chips n Guac, Salsas, Pupusa's, Nacho's, Crabcake, Rice, Beans, & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Pineapple Drink ($3). STAMP!! Sweet, & refreshing!! Their Elote (with mayo, mustard, cotija, & Tajin $6). DECENT. The sweetness of the toppings didn't blend well. It was just good. They're Chicken & Jalapeño Pupusa (with Tinga chicken, slaw, hot sauce & cheese $3.25). STAMP!! Well marinated chicken, soft pupusa, & spicy!! Their 3 for $11 Empanadas (1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 spinach & cheese). STAMP the chicken & spinach. Both were well seasoned, the spinach was cheesy, & both were tasty. The Beef...LIKE THAT!! Flaky crust, & savory protein. Their 3 for $11 Tacos (1 steak, 1 chicken, & 1 Al Pastor). ALL of these were LIKE THAT!! Fresh ingredients, on house made corn tortillas, with the perfect toppings!! Their Birria Tacos (3 beef Birria, with Queso, & consumé $13.50). STAMP!! A hearty well seasoned beef broth, high quality brisket, & cheesy!! Their Birria Torta (with Telera bread, brisket, black beans, cheese, chipotle aioli, avocado, & jalapeños $15). STAMP!! Tasty marinated brisket, bread that soaked up the consumé, & well blended ingredients!! Their Chips & Salsa (green & red salsa complimentary). STAMP!! House fried chips, with homemade salsas!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Online Navigation: Easy!! . Parking: Decent!! . Recommendations: The Chips n Salsa, Birria Tacos & Torta, The drink, & Empanadas!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH read more