Delicious food and authentic. Best hole in the wall in Santa Paula. People complain about prices…read morebut need to realize you're paying for the authenticity and supporting mom n pop shops.

Picked up a caldo de pollo for lunch on a rainy day and I was happy I had gone with a soup…read moreconsidering how chilly it was but the soup was just ok. Considering your paying $13, I felt the soup was over priced for the amount you recieve. I left got a chicken leg, a small piece of squash, carrot, and chayote. Soup needed a bit extra flavor as well. I poured the salsa, onions, and cilantro it came with and about 4 lemon wedges and some salt to give it a good flavor. Soup had plenty of caldo though. The rice on the side was okay too, nothing that stands out. Of course the meal came with a side of tortillas. I think I will come back again and try some thing else. I wouldn't reccoemnd this soup, perhaps try the beef/res if your looking for soup. However the menu has other items worth checking out.

This is the third time I've ordered food to go, and every single time it has been absolutely…read moredelicious. The carne asada is especially good--juicy, flavorful, and high quality. I'm pretty picky when it comes to meat and don't like fatty, chewy pieces, but everything I've had here has been consistently excellent. I love the carne asada burrito, and the beans are so flavorful. Their mild salsa is also a favorite--so good! Next time, I definitely want to dine in and try one of their margaritas. Highly recommend!

Food: very tasty; tacos, burritos, chilliques salsas chips…read more Service: nice staff and attentive Atmosphere: is good. parking ok, I think you can park in USPS lot. Price: not to pricey

Small restaurant with a nice, welcoming atmosphere and a very friendly waitress. They offer sodas,…read morebottled water, and chips and salsa. She also made some guacamole with onions, which we weren't too crazy about. I said no onions in my burrito, so I definitely wouldn't want them in my guacamole either. My burrito was also pretty much drowned in salsa, which was a little too much for me. Overall food was okay not bad, but not great either.

I noticed this time around they didn't bring chips and salsa to the table, I didn't ask, so I'm not…read moresure if it's upon request now. The chicken was good in the tacos, although I didn't care for the beans. Nachos were good.

Grandson brought us for lunch. Beautiful atmosphere in a Spanish style restaurant love the food…read more Service was great. Everything was amazing. Highly recommend.

We stopped by for lunch based on their rating, should have read the reviews. Service was fine,…read morenothing stood out, our waitress seemed kind. The vibe was on the quieter side. We tried their ceviche...not good. Had absolutely no flavor even with adding salt and salsa at the table. The only good thing was their salsa and chips. I wouldn't go back. Will keep Rabalais as my go to in Santa Paula.

Warning! This is Not a five star restaurant. I asked the waitress when we walked in if the food…read morewas good, her reply, they say it is Lol. We arrived at 5:00 on a Friday evening, No one was there, that was our first clue the place wasn't what it was rated for. To the food, absolutely the worst Mexican food I've Ever had, the service was even worse.. Our server sat behind the counter on her phone... I'm pretty sure, the owners gave the place 5 stars, because no one in there right mind would consider this, okay food. I hate giving bad reviews but it would of been happier throwing my money out the car window.

Service was terrible. The young woman in the front couldn't be bothered. Not very friendly to me…read moreand although they closed at 2 and it was noon, she told me they were closing soon. I had to order quickly. No salsa given I had to return to restaurant to get some. I guess she doesn't like working weekends. Food was good but I couldn't enjoy it being rushed

Came by on a Sunday morning. There was plenty of seating…read more Had the red and green chilaquiles with beans and potatoes -coffee. The chilaquiles were good, especially the green. Would recommend that the beans and potatoes be at the same temperature of the chilaquiles, on the warmer side. They were barely lukewarm. Couldn't eat them. The coffee wasn't hot enough either. Friendly, attentive service.

Loved this place! Exactly what I was looking for , very welcoming people , made me feel right at…read morehome. Very clean and the food was delicious .

Love this little taco stand. They have great food. The service which I think is the owner is very…read morepersonable. Very nice guy. Great little spot with a nice little patio to enjoy your Mexican food

The sign out front says best tacos, but I'd say this is the best energy in any restaurant I've been…read moreto. It was legitimately like being at home with your family the welcoming friendly nature just made it so homey. I went with the asada torta and it was massive but not over powering the balance of ingredient was exactly what you wanted. We also ordered a kids taco plate that our daughter devoured and corn burritos that were perfectly crispy and the sauce they serve along with it has a unique flavor profile unlike any I've had before so that made it more crave worthy to get that flavor again!

Get this! I've lived within 5 mins of this place for 6 years now. I pass it alllll the time. I've…read moreheard it's really good for years. And TODAY, I FINALLY tried it! I tried their Mexican Pizza and it was SO GOOD! Our server was the sweetest lady, a beautiful smile, so welcoming, and answered all my questions with patience and grace. If you've read any of my other reviews you know I usually have questions. Lol. Wait time for my order was just right. I even tried the fried ice cream and yes it was delish! The price point is fair. The ambiance/furniture is a little dated but CLEAN! I honestly wish I'd tried this place sooner, but yes, I'll be back!

Half order of nachos I order all the time I come here BUT this time I thought were too greasy. Not…read moresure why. Had a cold Coors Light on draft which was perfect for this hot weather. The server was new very attentive and professional. Hubby had a chile verde burrito and that was delicious.

So I knew of Cocina but wasn't able to come until recently. I had ordered for pickup prior to…read moresitting to try it. I like how they created their own app to make it easier for pickup. Prior to coming in I had tried their beans tacos dorados (tres taquitos) and their chilaquiles. Tacos were okay. I felt like there wasn't that many beans inside. Chilaquiles were delicious. I live close but by the time they got to me, the tortilla was not as crunchy anymore. Still enjoyed them. When I went in, got the chilaquiles again since I wanted to eat them fresh. Even better. Loved the sauce and how crunchy they were. I did get the red ones. They are a bit spicy for those who don't like spice. I have really liked that they use black beans instead of pinto beans. Their red rice has always been nice an fluffy. Another time I went I tried their quesobirria shrimp tacos. They are tied for my all time favorite spicy shrimp tacos. They were so good. The chipotle sauce you do to add to it was delicious. Overall, I love Cocina 1912. Love that it's so close to me and how delicious the food is. I have definitely started to bring people already to try it and will continue to do so.

Shoutout to yelp elite Raquel for bringing me here. We'd been eyeing this restaurant for a while…read moreand we finally came in for lunch and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Cocina 1912 is located in downtown Santa Paula and was easy to find. Large signage outside and plenty of 2-hour parking out front and across the street. This restaurant is surprisingly large. Not only do they have the regular dining area but they also have an attached second room for dining and a larger event space. This space can be rented out for markets, parties - you name it. Would make a great music space too. Another standout here is the staff and the hospitality. The young gal working behind the counter was super nice and welcoming. She helped us with the menu and on deciding what to order. What I also love is even though it's an "order at the counter place", the staff were attentive to come over to our take multiple times to check on us. Talk about A+ service and care. This alone would keep me coming back. Thankfully, the food is equally as good and tasty! We started with a Jamaica drink which was refreshing and hit the spot. For our mains I ordered the Al pastor tacos and my friend went with the shrimp tacos that were made queso birria style. Lastly, I ordered a side of rice and means. Everything was tasty and satisfying! The tortillas are freshly made each day and you could really taste it. The Al pastor and sides were about a 4/5. Not the best I've had but totally satisfied my craving and I'd get them again. The real star of the show was the shrimp tacos! My friend let me try some and I was blown away by the freshness of the shrimp and thought it was a delicious dish. Very spicy though so I know I can't hang lol. Regardless though I loved them, so if you can handle spice and love a good shrimp taco, you absolutely must get these. Such a solid experience here and a fun time with my friend. We'll definitely be back!

When I have a hankering for a crunchy taco, I go here for the taco combo- 2 crunchy chicken tacos,…read morerefried beans & rice, and a coke. The best. This is where I go in SP for that crunchy taco fix and it is my favorite in town. ¡Muchas gracias!

Food came fast and was delicious. Very happy with the portion size: big burritos. Plus - Great…read moreservice!