Fabulous service with a smile! Great food and relaxed atmosphere. Perfect to grab a bite and a beverage while waiting for laundry next door.

Don't sleep on Cotija's! This hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant did not disappoint! Sundays they have their homemade tortillas, so DEFINITELY get their tacos! The carne asada was perfectly cooked, and their grilled chicken was the best I've ever had - crispy on the outside but super juicy and tender on the inside. The horchata wasn't too sweet, and their shrimp cocktail was perfection. FULL of shrimp (perfectly cooked) and avocado. Their chips and salsa are the perfect way to start off the meal, and a small detail... their crema is delightful! If you're lucky, you'll get Karina Andrea as your server. She was so patient and kind, made recommendations, and really makes you feel T home at this family owned gem. Can't wait to go back, and when I do, I'll get pics! read more

Now this place is surprisingly good. Wait til Saturday for their barria special. It's soo good. The waitress I had was nice to me too. They're very welcoming when you get there. A lot of places to sit inside or if you want to take it to go then it's still good when you get home. read more

This restaurant was somewhat of a surprise. We've lived in Rohnert Park for over 40 years, and had not eaten here. To our great surprise it was very good. We both had some carnitas tacos and we gave them an A+. They were terrific. The one star came off the review because the restaurant itself in ambience was just okay. The service was very good. We had the impression that we may have been served by a family member because when we said how much we liked the food the lady seemed very pleased. I would definitely go back for the food! read more

Great Chilaquiles! Super friendly service in a modest but very clean and comfortable setting. Authentic, delicious, and at a great price 10/10 definitely recommend. read more

Delicious chicken-rich quesadilla on a HAND MADE tortilla de maíz (corn tortilla). The service was great and prices fair. I'd definitely come here again. read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

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Love this place tried their homemade Tamales today, one chicken and one pork and was completely satisfied. Absolutely moist, delicious and packed full of meat. Also tried the flan and rice pudding and now I'm addicted. Service was great, cute little restaurant, great parking and even better it wasn't too expensive. Definitely going back read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

Very sweet kids working the front of the house and the Chile relleno is to die for. Worth the stop. read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Chile relleno plate. - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

Went in once before and had an Al Pastor burrito. It was maybe over 2 years ago at the time, but I do remember liking it very much. This time I decided to give them another go since I decided to check out their menu online and I had time to killI while doing laundry at the Wi-Fi Wash next door (excellent laundromat). It was extremely easy to navigate and found that they had an item most Mexican restaurants and taquerias have yet to add to their menu. This item is a Quesabirria. (Aka quesadilla Birria). A smash hit for me at the Foodieland festival, it got my attention when I saw it on their menu. From my understanding, they have two versions here and I got the one with the handmade tortilla. It came with a cup side of birria consommé (like a stew) and I was immediately sold. The beef was very tender and had the perfect meat-to-fat ratio. In my book, this is crucial in determining good birria. Highly recommend you try this place. Inside is very clean and spacious with a decent variety of soft drinks and good variety of Mexican domestic beers. The lady who took my order was very warm and inviting. Cannot wait to go back! read more

This family owned joint is my favorite Mexican restaurant. Every ingredient they use is made from scratch and it shows in every single dish. The chili rellenoes are fantastic. I especially love the refried beans...creamy & rich with more depth than any other beans I've tasted. Great beer list and you can't beat the authentic service given by all the family members who run the place. Also very conveniently located next to the laundromat. read more

Cotija's Restaurant - juicy shrimp with garlic butter - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

Let me start by saying this place has the best customer service around. The wait staff are so kind and polite it makes the experience that much better. Now for the food on the weekends the best meal In town is to take some of the handmade tortillas put a little lime and salt on them and dip them into a delicious, rich bowl of authentic Menudo. And wash it down with a Jamaica (hibiscus tea) or a cold Michelada. Let me tell you that's a way to start the weekend right. The chorizo tacos and the carnitas chimichanga amazing as well. Please give this place a shot well worth it! read more

Food:4 Ambiance:4 Service/server: 2 Server and other staff were unprofessional and rude! Gossiping and making disparaging comments of other customer while my party was dining there. read more

Update: a week ago was the first visit to this restaurant. Today I returned to try their chili rellenos plate and I'm super glad I did! Unlike other places where the chili is coated with a breading, this is a fresh chili stuffed with cheese, and then covered with a sauce and cheese. No soggy bread filling your mouth- yummy! The same sweet young lady served and remembered the hibiscus drink from last week which I ordered again. My companion order grilled pork with rice/refried beans and cleaned her plate. We both received hot tortillas. There were more tables filled tonight and my only complaint is there is no outside seats except for 1 forlorn small table. Check this place out! read more

Loved this place! My first time ordering and it hit the spot! Cravings SATISFIED!! Would definitely order again in the future. The lady helping me was super friendly too. She gave me some extra salsas to try. read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Taco combo plate. Birria tacos. Chili Rellenos. - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

Excellent in every aspect. Food, service, pricing, portions location. CAnt say even one negative. As a suggestion, and I should have asked, I missed the Jalapeño pepper with the carne asada steak which was incredible. Green onion and lime. This is not a complaint as I aforementioned. I will go back and will order the carne asada again. Also The hibiscus tea was cold and refreshing. Oh, the homemade torillias were a hit read more

Best food I had in a long time I highly recommend it good serves Carne Asada Super Burrito

Great Chile Verde. Service was exceptional. If you're hungry for good Mexican food this is a good spot!

Friendly service. Wanted to like this place but my burrito had lettuce in it (no no no soggy lettuce doesn't belong in a burrito!) and the chicken tasted like the water it was boiled in - no flavor. Won't go back. read more

This is a milanesa combination plate. It has lots of beans, some rice, and some fried beef. read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Milanesa combination - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

2.5 - Sorry guys...... this place just didn't work out for me today. 3 star means I liked it. Wish I could say that I did. The service was a 5 star all the way. Loved the two young people in there serving. They were on point and speedy. The service was uber fast. Which was a plus because we were starving ! We enjoyed the chips and the horchata but it unfortunately stopped there. As we sat there touching the ultimately sticky and dirty menus (which grossed me out) we took note of the floor which desperately needs to be redone. The dings in the black floor gives an appearance of it being dirty. Well, it was also dirty on top of that. Coming in early on a Sunday at 11am, makes me believe it wasn't swept when they left last night. Just sayin....... The food just didn't impress. It lacked in taste, lacked in flavor. My husband eats pretty much anything and he said his nachos were a 2. Cotati doesn't have many options in the Mexican food category. Cafe Salsa still has the best in the Cotati area. Being from Santa Rosa, I'd find more pleasure and flavor off of a taco truck on Sebastopol Rd. I really wanted this place to work out. Sorry it didn't. Sorry for the 2 star. We just didnt like it. read more

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Another Cotati hidden gem! I love this place! The food is great, the staff (I'm pretty sure family run) are SUPER sweet. The free chips, salsa and bean dip are awesome. I judge a place by its salsa. The prices are great. It's very clean. Everything we've had is delish. This is my go-to soup spot! Anything with shredded beef. The breakfast is yummy too. It's SO much better than the taqueria near my home, which is always super busy, but a bit greasy and I think over priced. read more

My New Mexican spot. Not from New Mexico but Mexico Mexico. The is just great haven't had anything bad or close to it. Great burritos and super tender juicy beef. read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

A great mexican spot right off the freeway in Cotati. My wife had combo fajitas and I had three tacos; Carne asada, lingua, and birria (beef, not goat). On weekends they have fresh homemade tortillas which are marvelous. A great spot for scratch made traditional mexican. read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Three tacos from left: carne asada, lingua, and birria - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

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Ordered from here through DoorDash. Order was wrong. I ordered a taco salad for $13.50 and I got a single taco. I called the restaurant to replace my order and they denied having any order today for me. Absolutely no help. The only saving grace is the meat in this taco is actually good. Just wish they would have given me my money back. read more

Love this restaurant! I'm a pretty picky Mexican food eater, and their burritos don't disappoint! I even switched it up and got a taco salad, and so delicious! Be aware, if you get their burritos with the extra hot sauce in it, it has some heat! read more

Good service, but we weren't so much a fan of the food. The salsas were not that amazing and the tacos were decent. I specifically did not enjoy my taco de carne asada since the asada was beyond salty to a point where I could no longer eat the taco without being nauseous. The other taco meats were ok though. read more

Such authentic mexican food!! Reasonable prices. Handmade tortilla tacos on the weekends. My dad makes authentic carnitas and up until today I had not ever tasted authentic carnitas in a restaurant but here they are a must on home made tortillas of course!! Wonderful customer service as well. Family owned. read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

After a 6 day span of mostly vegetarian foods, I had to get some soul food in my system. Great find for some gorditas with refried beans done the right way. If you haven't been here yet, my only question to you Sonoma County folks is... WHY?!?!? Get in here today! read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

Great little place! Excellent food! Did delivery first for dinner and the dishes we had were awesome, loved every mouth full and it was still hot when we got. Tried breakfast today and even better the orange juice was fresh and next time I will split my meal it was that big. The staff are so friendly and they practice social distancing. Highly recommend. read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Chicken fried steak and eggs - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

I loved this place. It's a rare treat, as an ex- San Diegan, that I get to have delicious Mexican food in the bay area. The hostess was incredibly sweet and warm, making my solo dining experience pleasant. The meat was tender and full of flavor, the salsa delicious. You'd be surprised how many joints burn or dry out their carnitas. If I am in the area again, I will for sure go out of my way to come here. Thanks guys! read more

Best tortas around always stop when I'm nearby. Fajitas are also great. Friendly family vibes always. Been coming here over 5 years.

Always great tacos. Grilled chicken is amazing. Get the extra spicy salsa! Carnitas is amazing too. Fabulous service! read more

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Cotija's is in a little strip mall as you drive into Cotati. It's a mum and pop place, with their daughter managing orders and serving, and occasionally you'll see their sons bussing and cleaning up in the kitchen. Food: Home cooking by mum. Literally. Food is fresh, and the options we've tried have been consistently delicious. The huevos rancheros con tocino is served with two eggs over easy on top of a deep fried corn tortilla, dressed in a red ranchero sauce, and served with a flavorful Spanish rice, and beans. We've also enjoyed the green chicken enchiladas, burritos, and the gorditas. Service: Always with a smile, and attentive. They aim to greet you when you come in, and say goodbye when you leave. Cost: Two entrees and a soda will run you about $28, with tax and 20% tip. Totally reasonable, especially for the area. Overall: Parking is available as they are in a strip mall. We frequent Cotija's about once a month, and will definitely be back. read more

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This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant the service topped the charts, the Vegetarian wet burrito with green salsa beyond words. Ambiance welcoming thank you for the best of all three Cindi white read more

Very welcoming place. Love to try new restaurants and this is a very unique family owned restaurant. Food was delicious and authentic Mexican food. Good customer service and clean. I recommend this place and definitely I will come back! read more

It pains me to have to write a horrible review, however I feel as if this needs to be addressed. Upon arrival I had to use the bathroom, it was filthy. The room was covered in fumes of urine and a desperate need for a deep cleaning. I held my breath and left as quickly as possible. This should have been my warning sign. In spite of this, I still gave the place a try. The menu was scribbled on and was hard to understand. The food was missing flavor and the Mexican spices I grew up tasting. I hope that this helps and in some way allows the owners to improve! read more

Best customer service I've received! Our waitress Karina was amazing and attentive. The beans there were fantastic, the best I've had! I ordered the super nachos and they were superb. The decor and overall appearance of the place was comfortable, nothing to get dressed up for, but a perfect place for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend!! read more

Cotija's Restaurant - Super nachos with beef - Mexican Near Me - Cotati, California

I love this place! It is family owned and everything is cooked to order and fresh. I've never been disappointed here. Great service and incredible food. The California burrito is the best I've had. But personally, a simple bean and cheese burrito is my favorite. Huge portion for the price. It fills me up for the day! read more

Tried this place out on a whim and it was pretty good. It met most of my requirements for a place with good Mexican food (those being family run-children loose in restaurant a plus, large percentage of Hispanic patrons, red leatherette upohlstery, and posters of big busted Dos Equis women on the walls). Family run and a healthy Hispanic clientele and the food was good, quick, and inexpensive. We will be going back. read more

Popped in to grab a bite to eat while doing laundry next door because I was famished! I'm so glad I did because the customer service was superb and the food was amazing. Will definitely be eating here again. read more