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    Cocinita Express

    4.9 (14 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Jack M.

    I stopped in this new Mexican eatery for an early breakfast. I initially had the bowl with the chile relleno server over whole pinto beans or frijoles de la olla, but the cheese inside was burnt, rubbery, and inedible. The only thing I can consider to make it so was that they microwaved the chile relleno before putting it into the tray with the others. I could not eat it so I asked them if I could exchange it for the bistec ranchero quisado served over the same whole pinto beans, which they did. The bistec ranchero was okay. There definitely needed to be more of it. Some of the pieces were tender, as it should be, and other pieces were kinda chewy. They need to make sure they clean out, as best they can, the connected tissues and fats off the meat. The sauce the meat came in was pretty good. The pinto beans were fair. They were tender and properly cooked, but were onthe bland side and could of benefited from some seasoning, garlic, onions, etc. They give you corn tortillas when you order a guisado, which were perfect for making tacos and dipping them in the sauce. They corn tortillas were good. The service was friendly and offered good conversation. They offer a variety of guisados, including beef with potatoes in a green sauce, queso panela with nopales, chicharron en salsa verde, mole, albondigas, and the chile rellenos.

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    Cip G.

    Initially stopped at metro to do some business.... Upon leaving I noticed the Chinese food next to it was no more and it was a Mexican food restaurant now.... I was kinda hungry but was hesitant at first to walk in and give it a try.... Best decision made that day..... great selection and I got the carne en salsa verde con nopales.... Super good and came with fresh hand made tortillas.... The personnel were super nice and helpful... Will definitely come back again!!!!

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    Glen G.

    This was my first time here I walked in talk to the lady she explain the different types of food to me so I placed my order I got some rice and Carnitas it was very good. I will go back to try something different. The places is clean had good customer service and I recommend people to go eat there.

    Rice, beans, lengua en salsa verde, costillas de puerco en salsa roja, and carnitas

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