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    CDT Cocina

    4.2 (113 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Ian M.

    I'm a high 4/5, my wife was a solid 5. the food was great. fresh. tasty. great, bright flavors. unique offerings. something for everyone given a limited menu. good drinks. service was lacking - it seemed like we caught them at a weird time - but they pulled through and got the job done. I didn't like the noiseness of the room, but it's hard to complain when most modern restaurants have no sound dampening. maybe that's a weird complaint, it just seemed noisy in there. I don't think there's enough here to keep me coming back, but I can definitely see my wife bringing her friends here from time to time.

    Pork tamales and chicken tacos
    Saysamon M.

    Came here for Valentine's Day and the staff and service were so nice ! Like extremely nice! Everyone came and checked on us periodically and the chef even came out to meet us. Service itself was top tier. The ambiance was romantic, mood lighting and music playing in the background. The decor is modern with traditional talavera tiles. Bathrooms were super clean. Now on to the food. We got the habanero pesto fries 5/5, I can sit there and eat a whole basket to myself but decided to share with my husband. It was good! I also ordered a 2 item meal with rice and beans for only 11 bucks ! Very inexpensive for a whole meal ! I got the New Mexico pork tamale 3/5, I wasn't a fan of sweet and savory as it came with a pineapple salsa but I will say the masa was super soft and not thick like some places. I also got the citrus marinated chicken taco which came with Napa cabbage and chipotle aioli 4/5. I wouldn't compare this to a taco from a taco truck, think elevated and sophisticated. Now while we enjoyed the food and really enjoyed the drinks, I want to put on here that the wait for the food was very long. Granted it was Valentine's Day but we went at 6:30 pm and the restaurant wasn't too packed. We finished our appetizer and our food didn't come out for 35 mins after ordering. We finished our meal and our dessert didn't come out for another 20 minutes. We were in the restaurant for over 2 hours. So keep that in mind if you're going for a date night and have plans after. Overall, the food and the service was amazing. Service was so good that it's worth the long wait for the food and drinks. Would return in the future.

    Cauliflower tacos, vegan poblano and broccoli tamal with rice and beans. Delicioso!
    Tiffany A.

    Simple and delicious. I love Mexican food but sometimes it can leave the tummy rumbling. This place caused no harm! Which made me feel secure that the food I was eating was fresh. I loved the vegan cauliflower tacos and the poblano and broccoli tamale. Delicious and flavorful. The service was excellent and the servers were kind.

    DELICIOUS citrus chicken taco!
    Ashley L.

    5/18/25 Such a fan of this woman owned restaurant! Especially after a Great Yelp experience! I called and ordered their 2 items plate that comes with rice & beans. The worker was very kind and happy to give recommendations. Ordered the recommended creamy chicken poblano tamale & citrus marinated chicken. She said it would be ready. Arrived, greeted and worker was very kind and order was ready. Paid for it and wished a good day! Great! Restaurant is classy and Great! Calm & nice. Lunchtime! Chicken poblano tamale was flavorful with a nice, spicy kick! Sauce included made it even better! Citrus marinated chicken taco was Tasty! Lots of flavor! Beans and rice were healthy and Really GREAT! They deserve every star! It's a lot! But Leftovers too! Great service & GREAT lunch! Highly recommended!

    Raul I.

    Delicious food with warm and inviting atmosphere. I'm glad I found out casa de tamales came back as CDT Cocina. Used to come here as the old name. It's gotten fancier but the food is still good and great customer service. I will say the blue berry tamale was not as good as it used to be. It was a little dry. Not as delicious as I remember them but the rest of the meal was on point. Glad I rediscovered this little gem in the heart of Fresno. Look forward to coming back and trying a couple different tamales.

    Tacos - half dozen, assorted
    Jenna g.

    The ambiance is super cute and very clean! Food was excellent, good selections of drinks (margs!) tacos, tamales, and even a salad. We opted for an assortment of tacos and were not disappointed. We went on a sleepy Sunday so the service was kind of slow when we were waiting for our tab, but everyone we interacted with was very friendly. I'm curious to come back and try more things

    Chiquita G.

    On Saturdays they have a special 2 plates for 15 dollars. You get to chose 2 items from tamales to tacos. They have meat and vegetarian options as well. I always get a chicken tomatillo and this time I tried the beef taco. The meat on the taco and the spicy salsa was so delicious. I honestly think the taco didn't need corn on it. The tamales are always good and keep me coming back. They also have really good margaritas too.

    Salmon taco and jalapeno cheese tamale with rice and beans
    Randy W.

    So about 10 minutes after I posted a review about the dry salmon and delicious cheddar and jalepeno tamales and not getting water refills for quite some time, my boyfriend found about a two inch piece of wire in his rice and beans. He refused to let me take a picture it and post it. Very dangerous. Check your food if you eat here.

    Watermelon  Margarita
    Bianca C.

    I love CDT Cocina! The food and service are always on point. I remember when they were located downtown - it's so good to see the restaurant thriving in the tower district now. I always order the two combo plate! Try the Cauliflower tacos and tamales if that's your jam. Amazing flavors and get some of their pesto sauce on the side if you like heat. SO GOOD! Give this local gem a visit

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    Kevin L.

    Was looking for a place near Tower Theatre where we were going for a show and this happened to be right next to it. Apparently Tower has a street market on Thursdays. This place was fantastic! Staff were super nice and the six tacos and habanero fries special for only $22 was awesome! Yes this was spicy but the flavors were on point. We chose 2 cauliflower, 2 chicken and 2 carnitas tacos. All were very good, but the cauliflower were excellent. The fries were the star of the show. Plan a date night and check this place out.

    1st time here :)
    Sarah D.

    Great Saturday lunch at CDT Cocina in August 2024. Very inviting and nicely decorated space with beautiful bar and high top and table seating. Love the light fixures! Friendly service throughout our visit. Great selection of margaritas. I'm on the 2024 sobriety wagon so I enjoyed one of their NA drinks, the Sweetie! A great and refreshing mix of hisbiscus tea and minty lemonade. The perfect amount of sweetness. Ben said his margarita was good but a little too sweet for him. We enjoyed our dishes. Their chicken ensalada is the perfect size and tasted very fresh. The chicken was very tender. Ben tried the taco and tamale combo. He said both were good and the spicy sauce on the side was a great suggestion by our waiter.

    Mint hibiscus lemonade

    Their food is so good! Kind staff, cute decor. Their mint lemonade was sooooooo good.

    The Agua Fresca 8/10 on 4/14/23
    Angie R.

    The dude and I came to CDT Cocina several times and absolutely love this place. This cute restaurant is located in the heart of Tower and it's hard to miss. Once you walk in it's seriously stunning inside. They have music going on and the owner is always there greeting and interacting with her customers. Each time we were seated immediately. They have a limited menu but tasty options. They are vegan and gluten free friendly too! Each time I always get the tacos and the dude gets the combination plate which is under $12 which comes with beans and rice choice of tamale or tacos. The carnitas tacos are absolutely tasty and I highly recommend . The chicken tacos are hit or miss but I haven't tried their other meat options. The tamales are flavorful and delicious. The staff is wonderful as well. The cocktails are dirt cheap and GOOD. Top notch. I usually get one or two, the dude gets one or two along with agua Fresca. Overall, we come here for the food and drinks as this is the only place we know where you can get two full meals, three to four cocktails all for under $40. It's an absolute steal. Seriously makes dining out so much enjoyable! If you haven't tried this place out! You are missing a hidden gem. Cannot wait to come again! They will continue to have our business!

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    Friendly service, a variety of seating options, & plenty of vegetarian & vegan tamal options. Always a great place to eat

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    Thank you so much! My team and I appreciate your kind words!!

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    The tamales are still the best in town. The servers are friendly and the food is always served quickly.

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    yes very chill place to eat some mexican food and drink with friends and catch up. i highly recommend the fries they have it's so good!!

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    La Mexicana Bakery & Taqueria - Carnitas and adobada tacos

    La Mexicana Bakery & Taqueria

    4.8(124 reviews)
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    This place is officially bookmarked for every future drive through Fresno!…read more The lengua and chicharrón tacos were honestly some of the best I've ever had. I also sampled the carnitas on top of crispy taco shells as well. The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the tortillas came out hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Every bite reminded me why simple food done right is hard to beat. I was hoping to try the mojara frita, menudo, and barbacoa, only to find out the menudo and barbacoa are weekend only specialties. Needless to say, I was pretty disappointed, but it also gives me a great reason to come back. What really stood out, beyond the food, was the hospitality. David, who appears to have been running the place for over 20 years, was incredibly charismatic and provided the kind of customer service that seems harder and harder to find these days. You can tell he genuinely cares about both the restaurant and the people who walk through the door. One of my favorite parts of the visit was when I saw the owner come out and greet the regulars and customers. The interactions felt sincere and heartfelt, not forced. There was a real sense of community here, as if customers weren't just patrons but part of an extended family. That kind of atmosphere is special and says a lot about the people behind the business. Great food, warm hospitality, and a welcoming environment--I'll definitely be back, hopefully on a weekend next time.

    I have never been here before and I will say that I do not regret going at all. The food was…read moreabsolutely to die for and service was really good. The people were nice and the place was good, though maybe the chairs can be updated. But will definitely becoming back here for often and recommend this for anyone to try.

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    Miguel’s Salsa

    Miguel’s Salsa

    4.5(182 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Casual dining

    Fantastic find while in town for a sports tournament!…read more My family and I were in town for a sports tournament, looked up highly-recommended Mexican spots on Yelp, and Miguel's popped up. When we arrived, we discovered it is actually located inside a Mexican market, which is always a great sign for authentic food! We ordered three super burritos, drinks, and an order of chips and guacamole. We dined inside their nicely renovated dining area while we waited. The food was absolutely fantastic--the super burritos were massive and made with high-quality ingredients, and the guacamole was phenomenal. The staff and cooks were incredibly nice, attentive, and welcoming. We left completely full and made sure to thank them for the superb food. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town for a tournament. Thank you to the staff for a job well done!

    We have been seen the owners pop-up on Fox 26, the cooking portion in the morning with Kopi…read more They are inside the Peacock Market. We decided to try them out. We went about 6 PM so not sure if going to a different time would've made a difference. The service was pretty good. There was only two people working. The gal that helped us didn't know how to add my points to their point system and had some issues with the register, she was OK. My wife has the chicken tacos I had the asada. We both left Mexican food, and we both feel that we are very fair when it comes to the food value and the taste. As far as the taste, the meat tacos were a little rough and gum like, probably from sitting out too long. The chicken tacos actually fell apart as my wife was eating them, and the chicken was very, very overcooked so again, probably sitting too long inside the burner. They do not have the right ABC license so you can't drink alcohol and eat hair even though you're sitting inside a liquor store. Overall an okay place, there's so many selections of Mexican food in Clovis, this one was so so.

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