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    La Cocina 12-12

    4.7 (39 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Nachos
    Emanuel H.

    Hi everyone,My wife was craving nachos with meat, so we decided to visit La Cocina 12-12, and we weren't disappointed. The food is really amazing and we were happy with the service. Good luck to La Cocina!

    Carne Asada fries
    Ed R.

    I figured after my third visit it was time to include my experience! La Cocina 12-12 is a welcome Mexican cuisine addition to a neighborhood that has few "close" options for the residents in the area. Parking is always easy and available here so you can be sure to plan your visit any time during their normal hours of operation. The service has been great each time, with the gentleman running the front of house promptly entering your order and checking in with you once you've had a few bites. I've included a picture of my Carne Asada Fries order with extra pico, which normally I would prefer shredded cheese with, however, the cheese sauce works well here as the ingredients are all fresh and the meat properly trimmed and flavorful. As a firm believer that the food is merely a vessel for the sauce, they offer great salsa choices from mild to perfectly balanced spicy in a bottle for you to put as much as you'd like. Huge win! The single tv in the restaurant usually plays soccer or sports news and it's just a chill, sit down and eat little spot. Great job to the duo running La Cocina 12-12 and I truly hope they get the support needed to keep this new gem in our area.

    Taco 12-12 & Asada Tacos
    Kathy G.

    Good Asada Tacos! Unique Taco 12-12 with nopales, Pico de gallo and queso fresco! Great salsa options, Mild-Green, Medium-Red and Brava-Darker Red! Service is Courteous and family oriented! Ambiance is chill! New place-around 5 months! Come try it out!

    Nachos with added chicken.
    Claudia R.

    I love nachos in general! I was craving them today after not having breakfast so I treated myself for lunch. Pictured: Nachos with added chicken. The guacamole was perfectly zesty and fresh. It felt like my mom made me this plate with love. The staff was lovely and asked me if I wanted more salsa (they give you chips and salsa while you wait) but didn't need more. I finished everything. The ambiance was clean and cozy, next time I'll come in to actually read my book instead of scroll on my phone. They had the soccer game on so it would be a great place to catch up with friends.

    Bacon wrapped hotdogs with grilled onions, Serrano peppers, mayonnaise, and ketchup.  Very tasty!
    Dan L.

    A hidden gem!....literally! Was in the area when I stumbled in to see their menu. Decided to try their bacon wrapped hotdogs that had grilled onions, Serrano peppers, mayonnaise, and ketchup. Not the biggest hotdogs but the taste was spot on! Plus, they gave me a small bag of chips and salsa! I will definitely be back to get these hotdogs and to try their other menu items

    Carne Asada Fries
    Debbie M.

    Taco Tuesday. We said hey let's try that little spot behind 7-11. Hubby had carne asada street tacos. I had asada fries. OH YES we will be back! Super clean, Super friendly. From the man at the register to the smiling chef in the back. Just go try it already. And... they do breakfast burritos!

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    Levi G.

    Crazy value. Tacos were bomb! Salsas were amazing. Food was very quick. We'll definitely be back!

    Salsa hot
    Sergio m.

    The Asada & chicken tacos are seasoned! You can eat them without salsa if needed, but their red salsa is really good! They just opened so it's not busy yet. They're Grand opening is (1-1-25)

    Cocina 12-12

    Everything that we ordered was so fresh and delicious. From the fresh tray of tortilla chips, various salsas (we loved the Rojo), the different cuts of meat offered (our fav was the asada), and the horchata- chef's kiss! We look forward to our next visit and will try to visit them during breakfast hours.

    Hot red and mild green taco sauces.

    Sunday lunchtime, we took the family for tacos. Nice open clean place behind 7-Eleven in Sycamore at Royal. Colorful logo and a Tip Taco piñata! Fresh chips were light crispy and warm. Got two chicken tacos / classic street style onion and cilantro ($3 each) with green or red taco sauces to squeeze on top. Asada burrito combo was great, but the queso birria tacos $4 were really delicious. Had fries and a quesadilla for little kids, made us a burrito with potatoes off menu too. Solid meal for about $12 per person. Cashier was patient and friendly, the cook (owner perhaps) came out to ask about food and what else we needed twice. New restaurant, so still a bit stiff; need to build a better routine for drinks and chips after payment, especially as other customers come in. Overall: cute new family style taco place in our neighborhood. Will be back to try more soon. Buena suerte!

    Taco Tuesday
    Sandy C.

    Happy that this place opened close to home, tacos are delicious! Taco Tuesday $2.00 a taco, can't beat that! Very friendly staff! Chips are homemade and salsa is delicious! Can't wait to try their breakfasts.

    Really good chips and salsa with homemade Jamaica! Not too sweet. Very refreshing.

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    Menudo and chilaquiles are just like out if your moms kitchen. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

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    9 months ago

    Best Mexican food in simi valley. Great flavor generous portions. Highly recommended.

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    Hi Arlett, thank you for the review, we are glad you liked our food.

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    Ordered tacos for an wvent...EVERYONE loved them!! Prices are great too!!!! Very friendly and welcoming!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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    Tried this place for the first time and I most definitely will be returning. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is great.

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    La comida estaba muy buena y sale rapido. Muy buen servicio, tiene buen sabor y los trabajadores son amables.

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