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My son works near this area and he's wanted to try it for a while now, so we finally had a chance to give it a try. The place is a small restaurant located at the North East corner of Los Alamitos and Katella located at the second drive way off of Los Alamitos blvd. Parking can be limited because they share it with other businesses. The one thing I wish I knew before ordering was how big their servings are. We each ordered our own taco plates and shared an order of Nachos. Had we known, we could have shared one taco plate and the Nachos. Needless to say, we had a ton of leftovers. I think of what we ordered, the Nachos is the best value for your money. It was about $20.00, but with so much cheese and guacamole piled high, that in itself actually could have been our whole meal. As for the tacos, they really load up a lot of lettuce and cabbage, it felt like a salad. The fish taco was very tasty with the cabbage and white sauce, but I like the fried fish to be more crispy to hold up against all the sauce and the cabbage. The service was good considering you order at the counter and they bring your food to you. They were also good about checking on tables to see if we needed anything. If we have a craving for some real good Nachos next time, California Cocina is where we will probably go to.
Saw this on a reel and had to saved and came or early dinner and this place was packed! I ordered the California salad with shrimp (some pictures had avocado on it but mine didn't so I don't know if I ordered the wrong thing or was it an add on) which was really good and had a bunch of shrimp. For a $20 salad, it better.... My friend got the birria tacos which had some tasty meat and accompaning sauce. The restaurant is self seating and located in a strip mall.
I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally got the chance a couple of weeks ago. I got a shrimp and asada burrito combo that came with a salad and black beans. It's a lot of food but was very good. The menu has a lot of very really good sounding options that I hope to try soon. The service was very helpful and courteous and everyone does a great job keeping the place clean. We sat outside and their outdoor area is dog friendly. They share a parking lot with other businesses so parking is tight.
Instagram did them justice ! Their marketing cream needs some new perks! After seeing a video of their food I decided to visit this place en route to an Angels game, I got the California bowl with shrimp, and it was shrimp all through there. Love how tasty the beans and rice were. It wasn't too cheesy on the enchiladas as well. It's been on my mind to go back and might be the go-to before angels games.
Saw this place in instagram and had to try it. You get a large portion for the price..yay! I got a chargrilled fish taco with pinto beans and a salad. Informally they don't have Spanish rice-why I got the salad and I was pleasantly surprised!! The salad came with dried cranberries..nuts...tomato..cheese with (I think) champagne vinaigrette.sooo fresh and really yummy. The Brussel Sprouts are also a standout. I believe they're fried... topped with a balsamic glaze.. very tasty. You don't come for the ambiance..it was dinner time on a Thursday and it was crowded...and seating is pretty tight...nothing to get excited about.
The food was amazing. My husband and daughter had the chilaquiles (green). The portions were big. And I tried the Brussel sprouts and those were amazing, better than some high end steak restaurants. We will definitely be back to try some more of their menu.
Came here on a whim as the wife has been talking about it. The place is small but mighty. It was VERY busy for 7:30pm on a Thursday. It's got a lot of seating for how small it is inside and outside. As well as three tv's to watch the sports games they have playing. They offer a decent amount of options, along with a soda fountain, and plenty of bottled beer to choose from. One negative for me is it is a Pepsi establishment. They do offer Coke and Diet Coke though in the beverage cooler. We ordered the asada burrito, along with the enchiladas plate, and a Cajun fish taco. We were so hungry I forgot to take pictures before we started eating. I can tell you this though. I was delicious. The service was very fast and friendly. The food came out quickly and piping hot. My favorite was the Cajun fish taco. Super fresh, and great flavor with a zip. Come here hungry, because the portions are good sizes. The burritos are huge and would probably feed two people no problem depending on how much you eat. The red sauce is way better than the green in my opinion. You can't go wrong with either one though. We are definitely going to go back to try the breakfast options, as well as on the days they have specials. Like the bean and cheese burritos for 5 bucks on Mondays! I definitely recommend this place if you're hungry for delicious food and friendly service.
amazing portion sizes, yummy food and solid prices. it's a fast casual type of restaurant where you order food at the front and hope you can find a free table/booth to sit at. easy to find a spot at around 7pm on a Friday night. these fries alone can fee 2-4 people and average around $23-25. Definitely worth the experience and everything tasted great.
I saw this place trending on Instagram and wanted to give it a try. I was honestly expecting the bowl the influencer posted, but it was much smaller than I anticipated. The steak was good, but overall the food lacked flavor. It was quite a drive for me to get there, and personally, I'd rather go to Chipotle. The service was great, though, and they give you a free bag of chips, which was a nice touch. The sauce bar also has some great options. Overall, it just wasn't my favorite but was great for the photos.
Cane asada burrito was good. Doulble beans no rice . Delicious. Just wish it was a little bigger. Will come back
Stopped in on the way home to check out their taco Tuesday menu. Place was clean, employees very friendly and the service was very fast. I wasn't that hungry, but was eager to try their tacos. I ordered a carnitas taco and a chicken taco. There's several other good choices too. The cost was $3.25 a taco and I have to say, they were very fresh, good quality, and generous portions. I am excited to go back with others and try a variety of dishes.
Had the birria nachos hubby had the chilaquiles with asada. The nachos was enough for three people with a generous amount of sour cream and guacamole, to me it seem to have way too much cheese and the flavor of the meat was not to my liking I would have preferred something more bland to go with the really good salsa that they have. Yes I know the meat is supposed to have a particular flavor to be birria. It was served with whole beans that I feel should not have had the Bean juice in it because it made my nachos soggy. The chilaquiles were pretty much the same version of the nachos only mixed in red sauce the sauce was kind of tasty served with your choice of two eggs which my hubby chose over easy. Only thing that was strange is that they served it with white rice what happened to the Mexican style rice that we always look forward to when we see rice at a Mexican restaurant? It was served with a side of whole beans. The meat was a decent size and a little unevenly cooked part of it was more well done but towards the center was a little pink. That's serving was a decent amount of food for a single serving or to split in half you could always have leftovers if you wanted to cuz it was just that big of a serving. All in all I felt that this was a decent stop.
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1 month ago
Found this on Yelp and been wanting to go check this place out for the longest time and I finally got a chance to go. Me and my sis ordered a chicken nacho , chicken taquitos and chicken burrito to share and try... We found the place cute and have a friendly vibe and cool oldies but goodies music playing in the background... The prices were affordable and the service was great . Overall, we loved the food because it was filling and worth the price. Will definitely come back again ! Thanks California Cocina !! read more
12 days ago
My son works near this area and he's wanted to try it for a while now, so we finally had a chance to give it a try. The place is a small restaurant located at the North East corner of Los Alamitos and Katella located at the second drive way off of Los Alamitos blvd. Parking can be limited because they share it with other businesses. The one thing I wish I knew before ordering was how big their servings are. We each ordered our own taco plates and shared an order of Nachos. Had we known, we could have shared one taco plate and the Nachos. Needless to say, we had a ton of leftovers. I think of what we ordered, the Nachos is the best value for your money. It was about $20.00, but with so much cheese and guacamole piled high, that in itself actually could have been our whole meal. As for the tacos, they really load up a lot of lettuce and cabbage, it felt like a salad. The fish taco was very tasty with the cabbage and white sauce, but I like the fried fish to be more crispy to hold up against all the sauce and the cabbage. The service was good considering you order at the counter and they bring your food to you. They were also good about checking on tables to see if we needed anything. If we have a craving for some real good Nachos next time, California Cocina is where we will probably go to. read more
8 days ago
Saw this on a reel and had to saved and came or early dinner and this place was packed! I ordered the California salad with shrimp (some pictures had avocado on it but mine didn't so I don't know if I ordered the wrong thing or was it an add on) which was really good and had a bunch of shrimp. For a $20 salad, it better.... My friend got the birria tacos which had some tasty meat and accompaning sauce. The restaurant is self seating and located in a strip mall. read more
I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally got the chance a couple of weeks ago. I got a shrimp and asada burrito combo that came with a salad and black beans. It's a lot of food but was very good. The menu has a lot of very really good sounding options that I hope to try soon. The service was very helpful and courteous and everyone does a great job keeping the place clean. We sat outside and their outdoor area is dog friendly. They share a parking lot with other businesses so parking is tight. read more
Instagram did them justice ! Their marketing cream needs some new perks! After seeing a video of their food I decided to visit this place en route to an Angels game, I got the California bowl with shrimp, and it was shrimp all through there. Love how tasty the beans and rice were. It wasn't too cheesy on the enchiladas as well. It's been on my mind to go back and might be the go-to before angels games. read more
Saw this place in instagram and had to try it. You get a large portion for the price..yay! I got a chargrilled fish taco with pinto beans and a salad. Informally they don't have Spanish rice-why I got the salad and I was pleasantly surprised!! The salad came with dried cranberries..nuts...tomato..cheese with (I think) champagne vinaigrette.sooo fresh and really yummy. The Brussel Sprouts are also a standout. I believe they're fried... topped with a balsamic glaze.. very tasty. You don't come for the ambiance..it was dinner time on a Thursday and it was crowded...and seating is pretty tight...nothing to get excited about. read more
18 days ago
The food was amazing. My husband and daughter had the chilaquiles (green). The portions were big. And I tried the Brussel sprouts and those were amazing, better than some high end steak restaurants. We will definitely be back to try some more of their menu. read more
2 days ago
Came here on a whim as the wife has been talking about it. The place is small but mighty. It was VERY busy for 7:30pm on a Thursday. It's got a lot of seating for how small it is inside and outside. As well as three tv's to watch the sports games they have playing. They offer a decent amount of options, along with a soda fountain, and plenty of bottled beer to choose from. One negative for me is it is a Pepsi establishment. They do offer Coke and Diet Coke though in the beverage cooler. We ordered the asada burrito, along with the enchiladas plate, and a Cajun fish taco. We were so hungry I forgot to take pictures before we started eating. I can tell you this though. I was delicious. The service was very fast and friendly. The food came out quickly and piping hot. My favorite was the Cajun fish taco. Super fresh, and great flavor with a zip. Come here hungry, because the portions are good sizes. The burritos are huge and would probably feed two people no problem depending on how much you eat. The red sauce is way better than the green in my opinion. You can't go wrong with either one though. We are definitely going to go back to try the breakfast options, as well as on the days they have specials. Like the bean and cheese burritos for 5 bucks on Mondays! I definitely recommend this place if you're hungry for delicious food and friendly service. read more
amazing portion sizes, yummy food and solid prices. it's a fast casual type of restaurant where you order food at the front and hope you can find a free table/booth to sit at. easy to find a spot at around 7pm on a Friday night. these fries alone can fee 2-4 people and average around $23-25. Definitely worth the experience and everything tasted great. read more
I saw this place trending on Instagram and wanted to give it a try. I was honestly expecting the bowl the influencer posted, but it was much smaller than I anticipated. The steak was good, but overall the food lacked flavor. It was quite a drive for me to get there, and personally, I'd rather go to Chipotle. The service was great, though, and they give you a free bag of chips, which was a nice touch. The sauce bar also has some great options. Overall, it just wasn't my favorite but was great for the photos. read more
7 days ago
Stopped in on the way home to check out their taco Tuesday menu. Place was clean, employees very friendly and the service was very fast. I wasn't that hungry, but was eager to try their tacos. I ordered a carnitas taco and a chicken taco. There's several other good choices too. The cost was $3.25 a taco and I have to say, they were very fresh, good quality, and generous portions. I am excited to go back with others and try a variety of dishes. read more
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Had the birria nachos hubby had the chilaquiles with asada. The nachos was enough for three people with a generous amount of sour cream and guacamole, to me it seem to have way too much cheese and the flavor of the meat was not to my liking I would have preferred something more bland to go with the really good salsa that they have. Yes I know the meat is supposed to have a particular flavor to be birria. It was served with whole beans that I feel should not have had the Bean juice in it because it made my nachos soggy. The chilaquiles were pretty much the same version of the nachos only mixed in red sauce the sauce was kind of tasty served with your choice of two eggs which my hubby chose over easy. Only thing that was strange is that they served it with white rice what happened to the Mexican style rice that we always look forward to when we see rice at a Mexican restaurant? It was served with a side of whole beans. The meat was a decent size and a little unevenly cooked part of it was more well done but towards the center was a little pink. That's serving was a decent amount of food for a single serving or to split in half you could always have leftovers if you wanted to cuz it was just that big of a serving. All in all I felt that this was a decent stop. read more
I know what you're thinking. Overhyped, pricey, all talk on social media. WELL THATS NOT THE CASE HERE. We were driving back to OC from visiting LA and made it a point to stop here since it's a bit out of the way from mid oc. Unassuming from the outside and a bit quiet inside as well, we were scared it was just a fad on social media. A one and done if you will. We showed the cashier (friendly and patient) the Instagram post with the nachos we wanted to order and also picked something we hadn't seen online. In a few minutes a waiter came out with the biggest, most loaded nachos I'd ever seen. As a nacho lover, I immediately thought of writing this into my funeral checklist. The torta that came out was indeed TORTA sized. The salsa bar had pico and jalapeños to add onto the nachos. Alls to say- come here. Show them the picture. more on ig: socalyumiez read more
21 days ago
I had a great time here! I kept seeing them pop up on my phone so i made the drive to check them out. I'm a big fan of steak nachos and these guys make it really good! It comes with melted cheese, steak, sour cream, guacamole, beans with chips! Very good! Just wish they added a bit more asada to it. Maybe next time i will ask for a side of asada but overall, i was happy with it. They have beers, a self-serve fountain soda machine and other drinks behind the counter. They have a salsa bar with 4 types of salsas, onions, peppers, limes. It's located in a little strip mall with 4 other shops. They have a taco tuesday special. They have outside seating as well. Customer service was good. Yes, i will be back again! They have soo many good options i still want to try. Check this place out. Food Rating Steak nachos 9.0\10 they were fire! read more
13 days ago
I saw this place on TikTok a few times over the past year so when I saw it was down the street from an event we were at, I decided to try it out. We started with the Meat Nachos with Carne Asada (amazing 5/5 - huge portion with generous amounts of cheese, guacamole and sour cream). Next we tried the Queso Birria Tacos (4/5 - good flavor, great consome). Last, we tried the Enchilada Plate (4/5 - good green sauce with excellent black beans and rice). Overall good experience and would come back to try more items from the menu. read more
2 months ago
Tried this place today because I saw it on Facebook, and I was impressed! The food was delicious 10/10. I got the chicken nachos which are enough for 2. If you're a cheese lover like me, you'll love the top coat! They have pickled onion with habanero on the side, tasty and spicy. The location is small but the service and food are worth it. read more
2 months ago
The food here tastes so good, and the portions are generous and filling. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant is nice and clean. A friend of mine discovered California Cocina about a month ago and recommended it to me, and I'm so glad he did. We'll definitely be back!!! read more
5 months ago
Omg, get the nachos! We came hungry and left satisfied. We got the carne asada nachos with guacamole and sour cream on the side. There's just so much food, enough for two. The beans and meat are literally buried under all that cheese. Delicious! read more
2 months ago
It's a very cute little neighborhood place with excellent Mexican food. The portions are very generous and extremely well seasoned ingredients. The chicken was so flavorful I was almost surprised! My sister and I shared the nachos and had leftovers to take home! They have a great Taco Tuesday too! No alcohol but that's ok. read more
Still boycotting this place. While out requesting support for St Isadore Historical Plaza, was given the run around. Requested a small gift card or similar for prizes for Dia De Los Muertos, counter person stated," owners wasn't here so they could do anything, oh owners just left, oh owners us on vacation..." So I back THREE TIME! For a lousy gift card! To support a predominantly Mexican activity! Honestly?!? You can't support Dia de Los Muertos! It's a Mexican holiday! You're a Mexican restaurant, correct?!? Never got any support. WTH! Just an FYI to all the Los Al, Seal Beach, Cypress resident who patronize this place. They don't even support their cultural heritage. Such a shame... read more
Visited on a weeknight for dinner. The place looked pretty busy. I got the fish burrito. I would give it 3/5, the tortilla breaks easily and the fish was a bit bland imo but might just be preference. I would say though that the burrito is on the healthier side.cashier and servers were friendly and place looked clean. Parking was easy. read more
7 months ago
Came here recently with my whole family and we all enjoyed it! The inside is very nice and clean-good vibe-and they had outdoor patio seating as well! Service did not take long at all. I tried the Cajun fish Taco combo. Just an fyi; the combo means the tacos + the rice and beans. It doesn't come with a drink- you have to order that separately if you want one. But I thought the tacos tasted really good and so did the rice and beans. My family ordered the carne asada plates as well as the breaded fish tacos. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Everything tasted really fresh and I felt like it was the perfect amount. They also have a self serve salsa bar so that's always convenient! read more
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2 months ago
Overall the food was good. I enjoyed the battered fish tacos, they were large and had good flavor. Their salsas were also tasty and a good level of spice. The nachos were very cheesy and a giant serving. The beans were a little watery though which made a lot of the chips soggy. Otherwise, everything else was enjoyable with our meal. read more
3 months ago
Ooops, I was going to review this sooner, but got busy! But this was a great experience! We came here because we were visiting a friend who lived nearby. It looks small, but is bigger on the inside. Very relaxed place with a modern feel; you order at the counter, and they brought the food to you. We ordered a chicken Mole enchillada, a VERY big fish burrito, and a cajun style grilled fish plate. Everything was very tasty, and flavorful. My husband's Mole enchillada looked pretty intense, lots of mole sauce, LOL. The burrito my friend ordered was huge!! I had a salad & rice with my fish, which was very moist and fresh, which was important to me. I was a bit surprised it was white rice, and had expected Spanish rice - that may be something they could consider? The portion on my plate was great though! Staff was quite friendly & helpful, answered questions we asked. They got VERY busy and it was interesting to see how quickly it filled up, and everyone seemed to be regulars here... I don't think it's as super authentic as say a taco truck for example, but the food is tasty, and definitely more fusion in style. Would definitely come by again if I'm in the area for lunch. read more
I have seen this place in social media and have put it on my must try once I seen the nachos! The nachos I got were such a great portion and had plenty of cheese and steak bits. I also tried their shrimp tacos which were great. The location is in a small strip mall with other stores and restaurants but it was the only Mexican food spot I saw. I would definitely come back to try other food items especially since their breakfast items already have caught my attention. The staff were friendly and were not too busy which made the food come out in a decent manner. read more
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10900 Los Alamitos Blv
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Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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