This place is our Mexican food Go-To!! With a Spanish style feel and music playing to add to the ambiance you can't go wrong. SERVICE: They are always friendly here with very quick service and a family feel. FOOD: Very authentic food and lots of choices. Although we usually end up getting the same thing, we have never had something we did not like. Their chips and salsa is BOMB!! Local place for Highlanders but you are welcome to experience our little secret ;) read more

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I've been coming to Mi Cocina since I was very young, and it used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant. However, since the move to the current location about 10 years ago, the quality of the food has gradually declined. To their credit, there have consistently been a few great servers who helped keep the experience enjoyable. Before today, the last time I dined here was over a year ago, and the food was decent. Unfortunately, this visit was noticeably worse. I came in today with a group of about nine people and we were seated outdoors, which was nice with the cooler weather. There was a live band, which makes sense for outdoor seating, but it was obnoxious, and that's on us for sitting outside. When the food arrived, it was mostly lacking flavor. One person in our group mentioned the rice was overly salty, while another found raw onions in their enchiladas. I ordered the México City Chile Ortega, and the sauce tasted processed, almost like it came from a can. The beans and rice were bland and not very good. I wasn't the only one who felt this way, several people in our group were disappointed with their meals. After we left, one person in our group mentioned they were so put off by their food that they didn't finish it. They said their enchiladas didn't taste right, so they tried to just eat the chicken inside. While doing that, they found what appeared to be a pincher bug in the food. It wasn't reported at the time and no photo was taken, but it was still very gross, and I wish there was some kind of proof. However, based on this experience, we won't be coming back. read more

I've come to this restaurant 3 times now. The first time we came, it was not good at all. IMO bland food. I don't understand how anyone can recommend the food and rave about it? if I'm going to go to a restaurant it should taste better than what it would be if I make dinner at home. That's the whole point of going to dine out so you don't have to cook and you can enjoy the meal. This place just doesn't make the cut. I've tried the enchiladas, tequila lime chicken, tacos, shrimp . None of them Good. Lacking flavor for sure. I've picked at my husbands food, didn't think much of it as well. All our teens all agreed it wasn't their cup of tea and wouldn't want to come back again, they never did. The 2 other times I came was with my husband. In the 3 experiences going, besides the food, not being great the drinks being OK and the salsa being watery, or just a weird texture. We've had: 2 dirty utensils. Needed new ones. 2 glasses that were visibly dirty! Had to ask for news ones. A random chicken nugget or hard clump of masa or something in our chips n salsa serving -GROSS! A piece of food floating or something in a glass of water and had to request another. Yea way too many chances for my liking. But the husband wanted to keep giving it another shot. Anywayyyyy.., Third visit (was only because my husband requested to go there I did not want to go) In all honesty it messed up my stomach bad! I was sick the rest of the evening. Not sure if it was the food, salsa, or drinks. My husband thought it was just me but later that evening he also felt ill. Thank God the next day I felt better. But I know it was due to the restaurant, it literally happened mid drink of my margarita I started to feel not ok. This was the final straw for me and because it affected my husband in a negative way this time around he finally agreed! So 3rd strike we're out! Thank God! lol I'm sorry but it just isn't for us. We will not be back! read more

Great service, easy parking, delicious flavors, reasonable prices- what else could you ask for? If you're in this area and craving Mexican food definitely check them out. read more

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We love Mi Cocina! It has become our new Friday night routine. The chips and salsa are tasty, and the guacamole is delicious. The waitstaff always greets you with a smile, and they remember your order. The Friday night bar tender makes the best Cadillac Margarita I have had in a long time! It's truly something to look forward to all day. On most Fridays, the ambiance in the bar is energized without being too noisy. It's fun, yummy and a great way to reward yourself after working a long week. We highly recommend you give them a try!! read more

Mi Cocina , it should be called Mi Cochina .absolutely horrible ! I could literally taste the flour inside the chile Colorado. No flavor whatsoever taste like flour sauce . The Chile verde that my wife says it came out of a can. It had no spice to it no life no flavor this place is garbage never again. read more

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First timer. Walk in. This place is across Walmart shopping center. So maybe come here before you go shopping and walk it off at Walmart. I came with family to try this place out on whim. We were looking for a place that had shrimp cocktails and was not closed for the day. Thanks to Yelp, I found this gem. We got sat right away in the back area. They had live music playing & their food was delicious! It's a bit on the pricey side but it's worth it. I liked that they brought out chips and salsa for the table; their salsa was good! The server was amicable, I had no complaints. read more

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Wednesday music was amazing. We finally made it out when it was happening. Wednesdays from like 530-830. The gentlemen who performed were really good and did a mix of Latin music and older hits. It was great! Will be back... read more

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Service is great we received chips and menus as soon as we sat down. Drinks came right away! We ordered taquito appetizers they were crisp and great chicken and beef. The gringo steak was cooked to perfection and Mexican potatoes were on a dinner plate perfect with steak!. Chicken tacos were great with their hot sauce. Finished off the meal with fried ice cream. It was a wonderful lunch. read more

Honestly what in the hell!!!! This is beyond disgusting. How dare you call this Mexican food. This is a disgrace to say the least. The food is horrible. Bland. And nothing is homemade. The chicharrones the waiter said they were made in house... lies!!! They are store bought. Jamaica. Machine made. Salsa. Canned. Chips. Store bought. You can't just make a margarita and serve people chips and nasty salsa and call yourself a Mexican restaurant. And don't even get me started on the prices!!! $100 for 3 drinks and 1 appetizer and 1 nasty soup... not even at Beverly Hills. Never come here. Save yourself the disappointment and the money. There are better places out there. Literally think Taco Bell is better than this. read more

Luis was very rude, didn't care about our service. Food was good but attitude was really undeserved. Been coming here for years, never experienced this. read more

I wish I had taken a photo, but I ordered the chilaquiles with red sauce. When it came out it looked plain, missing the toppings. Tasted like straight up tomato sauce on chips. Missing a lot of flavor. I love chilaquiles so was really disappointed. The steak it came with was pretty decent tho. They charged ~$4 for tap water which I was surprised about. Ceviche wasn't too bad and the ambiance was nice with live music. Overall not a horrible experience, but just really disappointed about the chilaquiles (and slightly annoyed about being charged for tap water). read more

Mi Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Highland, California

The place is by Bear Springs Hotel. Not many restaurants around the area but I am glad it is here. Staff is friendly and service is fast. They have seating inside and outside. They have plenty of vegetarian options. I usually get the bean and cheese burrito plate and it is delicious and a huge serving. I definitely look forward to returning. read more

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I've been coming here because of the convenience of a Mexican restaurant near by. Today my friend and I decided to have lunch there. At our arrival we saw these chalk boards advertising $4.99 Margaritas. Asked the server and she recommended the passionfruit, I agreed. Once I received my bill, I was charged $13.99. When I asked for the manager, and told her that I asked for the Margarita special. She answered "You drank it "I'm sorry" and walked away. I was not trying to get a free Margarita I wanted to pay what they advertised for. Be careful with false advertising and poor management decisions. This was 6-8 oz glass margaritas and definitely not worth the price. If you want to have the BEST margarita visit the Mexico Cafe at least you get your money's worth. Extremely disappointed!!! read more

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We had a large group last night for dinner. Everything was perfect! Very attentive service (thanks Angie!), delicious food served hot and exactly as ordered, drinks promptly refilled and the final tab was very reasonable. A solid experience overall. Grateful to have Mi Cocina for all our family gatherings. read more

Excellent atmosphere, food and service. Came in a little after 11am on Tuesday for a breakfast burrito and restaurant had a few other tables already going. Service was quick and attentive. Food was fresh and tasty. Wish we lived closer to dine here more often. read more

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My wife took me here for my birthday today. I got the Carne Asada. I had a great meal, the service was on point, and this has now become one of my favorite restaurants. read more

Absolutely Amazing Experience! The owner was very attentive to my food allergy. He went above and beyond to make sure that everything I touched, ate, and drank would be safe. The food was delicious. There was not one thing we didn't rave about. Truly, the best part of this restaurant is the owner and staff. They are all kind, attentive, and friendly. This will be our new go to for Mexican food. read more

This place is a Highland staple for good sit down Mexican food. Family owned and operated and has excellent food and friendly service. This place will not disappoint! read more

We walked in to this restaurant and was greeted with a warm welcome. I always say first impression is everything. My spouse and I had not visited since 2016 because we aren't near the area. A lot has changed, and for the better, because there is more seating area, inside and outside. Food was just as delicious as I remembered. I ordered the Shrimp a la Diabla (spicy shrimp) and my spouse the White Fish plate ( Pescado Nayarit). Absolutely delicious flavored dishes, cooked to perfection. It was refreshing to see a great team working together to ensure not just our experience was 5 star treatment but all who were dining. We witnessed and heard many repeat customers talking highly about their most favorite food choices, that made it easy for us to make our own dinner selections. It could not have been more perfect. My most favorite part of this restaurants appearance, and ambiance was the love and respect shown for family members, loved ones and clientele that have passed away adorned on their walls. This photomontage was so heartfelt on so many levels. I just lost a son 5 months ago, and quickly realized I should do the same in honor of my child's passing. Instead I hid his pictures inside my closet because it was and is too painful for myself to admit and or accept he's gone. But here was/is a restaurant proudly showing respect and honoring beautiful souls that passed. I was wowed on so many levels None of us are getting out of this alive, so why not embrace and honor our loved ones in this same manner. Bravo, Mi Cocina Restaurant for your authenticity, your delicious food, excellent customer service and of course a restaurant experience I wont soon forget. I wish I could give 10 plus stars. Music played was an added bonus. Live singers every Wednesday. Our server Fabian was incredible, friendly and super fast with our food and drinks, we were pleasantly surprised due to being busy. Having met Armando was the icing on the cake. Professionalism at its finest. It was a pleasure and honor to have met you. We will definitely bring family and friends to experience your cuisine soon. I highly recommend this restaurant to all. You wont be disappointed. read more

Wow, food is always fresh. You must try their chicken rice, vegetable soup. Excellent they're ground beef tacos are delicious Service is always spot on. They're very attentive... The ambience is really nice very clean well taken care of. read more

Food is ok. Not the best Mexican food around. Mexican food in the IE is very competitive.

Nice place, great decor, helpful staff. The taco was huge well stuffed with shredded beef, the shell was a bit overcooked but good. The rice was ok nothing special to report. Beans were well topped off with cheese. They were too runny for my taste. The enchilada was a bit disappointing, the sauce was too thin and sweet? Well stuffed with cheese and sparse onions. The classic margarita too the "impressive award" I special ordered and it premade with absolute perfect love and mix. Bartender has my mad respect, I would visit the bar and order a la carte read more

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My second visit wasn't the greatest Waited 29 min before I was asked if I wanted anything then 40 min if I wanted my food me and my wife just decided to leave didn't even eat anything we went like at 9 looked like everyone was just hanging around so hopefully they pick up the slack we ended up at Applebees around the corner read more

A friend and I have been here twice, and both times were great. We tried the queso fundito the first time, and it's one of the better versions of the dish i've had. This last time he got the enchilada Suizas, which got a great review. I got the seafood taco salad, which isn't something i've ever ordered. The seafood taco salad had cooked shrimp that were large, and plenty of cooked crab on top. The taco shell actually tasted good, as did the dressing for the salad. I would order it again for sure. They also have an amazing selection of regional mexican dishes from all over Mexico. I can't wait to come back and try the regional chili con carne, and the steak dish from Mexico city. We both liked the location as well. It's clean inside with a beautiful interior, where you can choose to sit inside or out. This is a great spot for a quiet weeknight meal, or I saw they have some lunch specials I will keep in mind when traveling. Thanks for the great dinner guys. read more

Service was excellent. Server Ana was amazing, friendly, quick so please ask for her. Chips and salsa were great, food was amazing. We tried the shrimp enchiladas and the puerto Vallarta. Will definitely be going back. Went on a slow day so we'll have to see if the service is the same when busy. The restaurant was nice and cool and the sights were great. Even on a hot day we were nice and cool inside. Outdoor patio seemed very nice and would be great late in the day. 10/10 read more

The food is super bland. It used to be pretty decent and now it sucks. The service is always good though. We used to go pretty often and the last few times we went, we were not impressed. The Albondiga soup is too expensive and tastes store bought. Sadly we will no longer be going here. My family and I are Hispanic, so we know good Mexican food. Not authentic whatsoever. read more

Yes the food was so good. The service was ok they had live music and it was so good. We celebrated a birthday and it was so cool how they brought a cake and candles read more

First time for me in Highland, CA. Met a friend, and we went to dinner here last night. This is a beautiful looking restaurant with a large outdoor seating area as well. Super fast service. No wait. Right at 6pm. We ordered the taco salad with beef and the two taco combo plate with one chicken and one beef taco. My usual. Both meals were excellent and large portions. The prices are very reasonable for today's times. I believe the total was $39. Not bad. read more

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Not a bad spot in Highland. My boyfriend and I came here for a family gathering and it was pretty good. Although the chicken in my chimichanga was dry, the beans and rice we delicious. My boyfriend ordered a fish burrito and I was so happy they accommodated his request as it wasn't on the menu. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food as most of the plates were clean. Service was good and they even sang to my boyfriend's mom for her boyfriend. While not the most authentic Mexican food I've had, it was a nice place to be for our families to meet for the first time. They do accept reservations so if you have a big party you can sit in the larger dining area. There is ample parking which is great so no need to worry. If you need to walk off your dinner, there's a Walmart across the street as well as a Ross and other shops. read more

My favorite place Mi Concinas out on Highland Ave. Delicious food and drink. We went out for my honeys birthday dinner. He ordered the special of the day street tacos. I'm in love with their potato tacos. They put a slice of cellphone between your tacos and rice and beans. For me, nothing worse than going to eat that last taco and the bottom falls out due to soaking up the beans and cheese. Mmm pineapple margarita. Delicious read more

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Some pretty dang good Mexican food, the staff is very friendly been going here for more years than I can. Remember, I have five kids 10 grandkids and we'd love to go there with the whole crew. Everyone walks away happy you wouldn't go wrong by checking it out, and there is a Tesla charging station in the parking lot. read more

Food was great but service was really slow. My friends and I split the Mexican pizza which was great. I had the tortilla soup which was a little different from other tortilla soups I had. I also had gotten the nachos as my meal. It was a lot of food, but it was all really good. It took a while to get drinks and refills. The service overall was just ok. They also had a lot of brunch specials on Sunday as well. It was $4 mimosas and $4 bloody Mary's. read more

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We went to this place as we were out of our town, did a quick yelp search for restaurants and it had some decent reviews. The places exterior is modern Mexican flare, and the inside was classic Mexican restaurant hospitality was great service was excellent the restaurant was very clean and the food was excellent but the plate presentation needs a little help. One thing I have to note the young man busing the tables was on his toes, assisting with chips Salas waters extra napkins. It was a great experience all in all. read more

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Been going here for years . My Son & I get the # 3 . Two shredded beef tacos w/ beans & rice. My wife loves the carnitas. Chiccharron Burrito is bomb & fajitas. Margaritas are awesome too. The staff are friendly , courteous and just downright great . The atmosphere and ambience is top notch . On occasions they have live music. read more

Love their chile quilachiles and steak with an egg! Delicious and cooked perfect every time. Great staff and their food is amazing. Great portions. LOVE their mangonada margaritas and Cadillacs! read more

Excellent service, food and ambiance is awesome! First time friendly staff all around Luis the bartender nice and friendly. Highly recommend read more

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Couple of time stop by for Shrimp cocktail honestly was very good family restaurant location is good clean food is good ( as I said both time I order shrimp cocktail honestly) read more

They open till late . We stopped on our way to eat at the restaurant and read reviews online , it was definitely worth to stop here. Recommend it for Mexican food :) Very satisfied with the dishes . read more

Mi Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Highland, California

Everything is top notch at Mi Cocina! Great atmosphere, food and service. Definitely our favorite Mexican restaurant.