We came to Cocina 35 at Liberty Station for the first time to celebrate my husband's birthday and had such a lovely experience. Dennise seated us and was so kind, she even shared a few of her favorite menu items since it was our first visit. Our server Anelle was great as well. She was friendly, attentive, and helped us pick some really good dishes. We tried the Tacos Dorados de Papa, El Sampler de la Abuela, and La Bomba, and for appetizers the Burrito de Machaca con Frijoles Puercos and the sweet corn tamal (which ended up being my favorite). The food and ambiance were great, but the service from Dennise and Anelle really stood out. They made our birthday brunch feel special. read more

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This is a really cute brunch spot and they do make amazing chilaquiles with generous portions. To start of, I ordered their coffee specifically the De La Olla House special and it was delicious. As someone who does not normally order coffee with any kind of sweeteners, this was quite acceptable. For my main dish, I ordered El Patron which has chilaquiles, beans, eggs (I chose over easy), and cajeta toast (tasted like french toast in my opinion) and added adobada for extra protein. Highly recommend this order for first timers in the establishment. Service and ambiance is great! Unfortunately, they charge for water. read more

There was a long line out front but it moved quickly. The menu does not give the food justice, but the food looks and tastes really good actually ! Very tasty and delicious food- my burritos had two sauces and sour cream and the green and red sauces were fantastic. Wifey had Flautas and we both had Jamaica in mason jars Inside and outside seating areas are open. Give this place a try folks you will love it! read more

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Excellent service and food was amazing!!! My husband and I shared the sampler familiar plate and it was so much that we had a little to take home to boot! My granddaughters ordered the kids pancake meal and a Cajeta toast meal, daughter and son-in-law had chilaquiles and egg scramble plate. We had the aguas flight, a few chocomilks which were fun and a couple cafe mochas read more

Cocina 35 - Kids pancakes with chorizo in eggs - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Cocina 35 is a popular Mexican brunch spot in San Diego, with 3 locations in the area. I secured a reservation online for Sunday, and I'd recommend that given it does get busy. Cramped and loud, but nicely decorated and serving solid authentic meals. Mexican Latte-9/10: Pretty straightforward. A solid, nostalgic spiced coffee. Mazapan Latte-10/10: A novelty menu item, both nostalgic and tasty. With a sweetened condensed milk rim and mazapan dust, this sweet coffee is a must order. Chilaquiles-10/10: Cocina 35 knows how to throw down the best Mexican breakfast item: the chilaquiles. The Verde was good but didn't pack much heat. The Salsa Secreta was our favorite; a creamy 3-chile salsa with an artichoke flavor, this one packs an enjoyable amount of heat. The Chipotle was another yummy and creamy option, making your nose run but still very enjoyable. Frijoles Puercos-7/10: They were pretty standard. I've definitely had better. They served their purpose as a good side. Concha Rellena-7.5/10: Another creative menu item. Whipped cream and whole strawberries sandwiched between two french toast-style concha halves and drenched in cajeta. It was sweet and warm, but would've been more enjoyable with fresher and/or sliced strawberries. Fun to order, but a regular concha is better suited for enjoying with your coffee. Service-6/10: Again, Cocina 35 gets packed, so service isn't as attentive. Our party had to order and wait for water, ask for refills, call the server over for more orders and again for the bill, and wouldn't speak to us in Spanish. I witnessed other tables be spoken to in Spanish, but upon ordering I'd only be responded to in English. I know I'm a white Mexican, but native tongue is nice when I make it clear I'd like to order in Spanish. Overall, a fun spot with solid menu items. The samplers are pricey but probably the best bang for your buck. They do the classics very well, and are very much worth your visit! read more

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Had a reservation for Cocina 35 as our post half marathon meal. Needless to say, we were excited and running on an empty belly. Arrived at our reservation time and ended up needing to wait an additional 20 mins before being seated. I recognize they're busy but what's the point of a reservation? At least they were nice about it. Also was given the heads up that dining is limited to 60 mins. Def feel that's a bit annoying cause rather than feeling like I'm in for a relaxing dining experience, I'm needing to rush through my meal against a 60 min clock. Had an agua fresca, Mexican coke, and BYO chilaquiles. The food was good - especially the creamy habanero sauce. It was atypical and unique. The service was ok - staff was friendly but just lacking presence. Overall, food was really good but don't love their delays, dining limits, and quick churn customer service. read more

Cocina 35 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I visited on a Saturday morning. There are metered parking all around and some 2-hr parking in the neighborhood. If you don't have a reservation, expect to wait 30 minutes or more. We ended up in the outdoor seating area. It is spacious and comfortable, but it can get a bit chilly outside. For food, the chilaquiles al pastor was great. It comes with a delicious crema, and the spice really creeps up on you! We also ordered the ranchero chilaquiles. It tasted good, but felt like it was a bit light on the chorizo. You can ask for their hot sauce for some extra kick. We also ordered the fresca flight. It was a fun concept to try all their fresca but they're really tiny. The mango flavor was our favorite. The other flavors were more watery. We finished with the churros con cajeta, which were exceptionally tasty. The service was excellent. The staff was attentive and checked in on us often. Overall, brunch here is on the pricier side. However, the food is very flavorful. The quality is also very consistent with each visit. It is a solid choice for weekend chilaquiles. read more

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Back again!!! Decided to take a wild day trip to San Diego to take my kids to the zoo, and Cocina 35 was of course my breakfast of choice. Absolutely wonderful just like my first visit, this time I opted for a sampler plate and was not disappointed. Both times I have been in San Diego this meal lasts all day long.... The portion sizes and wild and the food is spectacular. We loved every single thing on the table and this will be my first stop every time I'm randomly in San Diego. Coffee is great, service is great, the restaurant itself if cozy and clean. And come on, mouthwash in the bathroom? Sold. read more

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Nice atmosphere, and food is delivered timely. I got the Enfrijoladas and it was tasty, and filling. I would order this again. read more

Cocina 35 - Enfrijoladas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Loved the food!! The welcome you receive helps, "como están amigos!" Felt as we were eating with friends.. read more

Cocina 35 - Coffee - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

The restaurant is very pretty and has a great overall vibe. Parking is either street or paid lots, but luckily we went on a Sunday when street parking downtown was free, which made things easier. It was pretty busy, so I'm glad we made reservations that same morning--it was quick, easy, and there were plenty of time slots available. We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated. The staff was very friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I ordered the creamy chipotle chilaquiles with carnitas. They were really good, but definitely on the spicy side--so much that I couldn't finish them. I also tried the café de olla latte, but honestly it didn't have much flavor, which was a bit disappointing. One thing we noticed was that other tables around us were being offered conchas, but we were never offered any, which felt a little inconsistent. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would come back to try other items on the menu. read more

Cocina 35 - chipotle chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

You do need a reservation, but it's very easy to make online, and there were plenty of time options available. The decor is absolutely beautiful! We felt a little underdressed at first, but we were told there's no strict dress code, which made us feel much more comfortable. I have three kids, and each of them was given a colorful bag with a tic-tac-toe game and a paper they could color. They loved it and stayed entertained the whole time! It was such a nice touch and different from the typical kids' coloring sheets you see at most restaurants. I will say they don't offer the usual chicken tenders and fries on the kids' menu, but that didn't stop us--we were happy to try something new for them. Our experience with the waiter and every staff member we interacted with was nothing short of amazing. It's clear the owner paid attention to every single detail when creating this place. Even the bathrooms are beautiful--and they even provide mouthwash! It really felt like an experience from start to finish. The food was delicious, and a standout detail was the cart that comes by with conchas and Abuelita coffee--such a unique and memorable addition. I also loved looking at the photos on the walls. Being here made me feel proud, and I truly appreciate how our culture is celebrated in such an elegant and beautiful way. read more

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The food was good. However we were told we can only buy water. Then when we asked we were told they were out of cups despite other tables were getting cups of tap water. The group I was with made a joke of it threw out the day but all in all was confused over the experience read more

The food was AMAZING & the service was top tier ! Our server Keyla was so kind and all the other ladies helping were also so so nice. They got water for our dogs and gave them love which was so adorable. The host was so nice as well his positive energy amongst the chaos of lines and wait time was greatly appreciated !! Could not recommend this place enough !! read more

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While we were in San Diego we saw this sign outside of our hotel that said something to the effect of "Best Chilaquiles in San Diego." So, naturally we HAD to find out if that sign was accurate!! We did not think to make a reservation and this morning, there was a LINE!! We got on the waitlist and stood there in line. I did notice that for those that were seated and eating, their food looked yummy!! I didn't mind the wait if that was what we got to look forward to. As we waited, staff brought all of us waiting a fresh fruit shish kebab. What a kind gesture and kept us all happily waiting our turn. We finally got seated outside and a staff member brought over coffee and a danish to offer us at our table. We declined, but what a nice and kind gesture. We ordered a Chilaquiles with fresh fruit, French toast, and two eggs over medium. I ordered the Mexican Mocha Late and my bf ordered the Mango con Tajin y Lemon. My coffee was so creamy and delicious served with a few cookies!!! Not overly sweet either, just perfection!! I MUST admit, those were the best Chilaquiles I have ever eaten, and probably will ever eat again. I will definitely add this little gem to my list of food places on my next San Diego trip!! read more

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The food here is always delicious. It's always fresh and full of flavor. I recommend getting the Tochomorocho instead of a full order of Chilaquiles. The Tochomorocho has a smaller portion of chilaquiles with your choice of sauce, huevos rancheros, sweet corn tamale, and a side of beans. It's $24.00, which is about the same you'd pay for Chilaquiles with a protein or eggs. My big complaint is that the prices have gone up quite a lot in the last year. $20 for chilaquiles is just a bit much. The service and ambiance is fast paced and much less friendly than it used to be. It feels like you're being rushed in and out so they can put another person in your seat. read more

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The food at Cocina 35 was amazing -- easily a 5/5. Everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and really well made. You can tell the kitchen knows what it's doing. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. No one came by to check on us, and we had to ask for water three different times before it was finally brought to the table. What made it more frustrating was seeing other tables around us being checked on regularly while we were kind of forgotten. Food: Service: Overall: I'd definitely come back for the food, but I really hope the service improves because it would make the whole experience so much better. read more

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To-Go order: Food is amazing! Lots of flavor. Hot sauce is spicy without burning your taste buds. Service is friendly and good came out quickly. Divorciados (habanero & chipotle with al pastor) is my favorite. La Bomba comes at a close 2nd. Keep in mind meat is extra, but totally worth it regardless. read more

This was our first stop after arriving in San Diego. We were starving and wanted something close to our hotel. We had no idea that the restaurant is literally next door. Anyway, this place is super popular. There was a line when we arrived at about 11:30 California time (1:30 our time). We gave our name and waited about 15 minutes. We used that time to study the menu and by the time we were called, we could hardly wait! Everything looked so good. I had the burritos with pibil pork with mild red sauce. They were superb. The wife had the combo platter which was huge. I don't remember everything but there were 5 or 6 separate items and she ate them all! The sweet corn tamale stood out my mind. The chilaquiles with red sauce was really good and had a slight kick. The kid had an eggs and French toast plate and ate it all! We had churros for dessert although we were totally full and they were superfluous. Service was very good. Jaceline was friendly and professional. Ambience is pure Mexican. We felt like we were in Mexico with the music and the vibe. It was fun. Given the fact that the restaurant is next to our hotel, we will be back for sure. read more

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I hadn't been to Cocina 35 in a few years, so I decided to stop by and I'm really glad I did. The food is just as delicious as I remembered. My plate was packed with flavor and a generous amount of food, definitely worth the visit. The décor is warm and inviting, giving the place a great atmosphere. On top of that, the service was excellent friendly, attentive, and quick. Overall, Cocina 35 continues to impress. I'll definitely be coming back more often. read more

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I'm a savory breakfast girl with a side is sweet. So coming here for chilaquiles is a no brainer. I like the Los Rancheros which has chorizo. The sweet was Mazapan latte so warm and comforting on a rainy day. Another busy location on the weekend so go during the weekday! Quick and friendly service. read more

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I went here today for brunch and the food was ok. We didn't make a reservation, but it was pretty quick to get a table. Our food came out way before our coffee did so we ended up taking our coffee to go. I didn't know how to say it but I lowkey saw a couple roaches there both inside and outside. I get its location but that's kind of bad. After that, I just can't unsee it. read more

Cocina 35 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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It was super busy when I came around lunch time so I got takeout instead. First time getting takeout and although the food was still tasty, I felt like the portion was smaller than before. They also forgot the bacon for my friend's order. Understandable given how busy they were but still disappointing. 5 stars for the food and 4 stars with the mishap so overall 4.5 stars still. read more

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This was our first time at this location and food was brought out quick and hot. The plates were colorful and so good. We can't wait to come back. read more

Cocina 35 - Build your own - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Make a reservation do not think twice. From the moment you walk in everything is aesthetically pleasing, the pink flowered trees to the Día De Los Muertos ofrenda. They had a display of all their different dishes. Staff was very attentive and friendly. The food took maybe 10-15min super fast... given that we went on Saturday during brunch. The drinks were so cute. Great presentation. Food was very tasty. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Loved our visit to Cocina35.. even by the wait time, we knew we were in for a treat. As a bit of a pro-tip, make a reservation via OpenTable so you don't have to wait in the standby line. Even with our reservation, we waited 15 mins for our table and to be seated. The decor is modern and gives upscale resort.. the restaurant located in downtown and was a short walk from our hotel. There is plenty of public parking nearby. Our favorites- * Sampler Plate: loved being able to try chilaquiles, French toast, eggs and beans * Cafe de Olla: wish I could have more- you have to add the sweet sauce (I forget the actual name of it) yourself but overall coffee was good with the addition of the sweetener I'm glad we were able to make the visit, and hope we can have more soon! read more

Cocina 35 - CAF DE OLLA - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great food and a very welcoming, friendly host. The server was polite, but at times it felt like items were being suggested without clearly mentioning there would be an added charge. For example, we were asked to choose a meat option without being told it would cost extra, even though the menu photos seemed to include it. Luckily, we asked before completing our order, but the lack of clarity didn't sit well. We also requested a glass of water but were told only bottled water was available due to a lack of glasses- additional charge. Additionally, milk for coffee came with an extra charge that wasn't mentioned upfront. Overall, the food was delicious, with great music and a clean environment. read more

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What a place! Delicious drinks and food. I had the enfrijoladas and they were so good! My husband and I also shared the agua fresca flight and it did not disappoint. The staff here is also efficient and friendly. Our waitress was very attentive as well. We sat inside and the noise level was perfect, we were still able to have conversation without having to shout. 10/10! read more

Cocina 35 - Agua fresca flight - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Caught the ferry over to Coronado Island for a chill day.. First stop Cocina 35; I was Buenos Diased with a big smile and seated immediately, a table with a view to top it off, was fab! Me: The Los Rancheros with my eggs scrambled and a mimosa flight. Both were fresh and delicious. I almost cleaned my plate and I probably should have since I definitely drink all the mimosas. People were having fun and a lot of Feliz Cumpleaños were around me, I was tempted to go congratulate them on being Virgos, but I opted out. I would definitely go again when back in the area because the island fvib was chill. Giving this place 4 yum's up and I wish I would've told him it was my birthday weekend. read more

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Came by for brunch for my birthday on a Thursday afternoon. Not crazy busy but handful of tables occupied at this time. Tried Los Rancheros chilaquiles for $21. The "this is how our abuela made them" in the description got me. Comes with chorizo on top. Super good flavors and filling portion. My partner built his own chilaquiles and it looked amazing. Didn't do my research and found out they do not serve alcohol at this location, although I know they do at the others. Was craving a cocktail, but instead, my drink that day was iced cafe de olla, pretty good no complaints. My fiancés mango Agua Fresca drink was unfortunately too sweet though, even after the ice melted later thinking it would water it down (in our togo cup) Could not finish it, not even close. The service was solid from Jaqueline that day. Cute decor in the restaurant read more

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Tbh I did not expect to love the food here that much. It was 10/10 , just like how the service was as well. The server was super lovely and nice ! And helped us out with the menu a bit with recommendations. I would definitely come again but next time with the whole family. If you like concha's too , I recommend coming here as well it's like a brunch place so make sure to come in before 2 pm; which is their closing time. They're open at 8 am ! read more

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Luckily we had a reservation, because this place fills up FAST. We ate indoors which was nice, but they do also have a nice sized patio. I got the cajeta Latte which is basically a caramel latte - it was creamy and delicious. I tried the Tochomarocho sampler breakfast which came with a sweet corn tamale, huevos rancheros, beans, and chilaquiles. The tamale was good, but I'm not sure I liked the sour cream on top. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the ranchero sauce was so flavorful. The beans were good, but the star of the plate was the chilaquiles. I opted for the creamy chipotle sauce and it was SO Good. Topped with cheese, onions, and sour cream, and the chips were so crispy despite being coated in the sauce. I could eat these all day everyday. read more

Cocina 35 - El Tochomarocho Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food was really good, full of flavor. The ambience was warm and inviting, making it a comfortable spot to dine. Service was friendly, though our server left without notifying us, which was a bit annoying. Overall, still a solid experience. read more

Cocina 35 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is so pretty inside. Beautiful views and delicious food. Service is good despite being busy on a Sunday at 1pm. read more

Cocina 35 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Gladys was so professional and caring with our group. We waited around 30 minutes on Valentine's Day but as soon as we got seated we got served rat he quickly. 60 minute limit on the table. No alcohol served at this location, only Coronado and liberty station. Horchata was a little watered down but all the food was really good. Outdoor seating was good and covered with shade. read more

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Let me start off by saying that if your going to come, make a reservation. I did a walk up and the time was so weird. They do not provide you an estimate time and the worst part is, I saw an employee do something that left a bad taste in my mouth. As we were all waiting, he told a larger party to just make a reservation online and he would sit them immediately instead of waiting. When I went online, there were plenty of reservations but I was already next so I wasn't going to make one. Would have been nice to know! They got called up immediately which sucked lol okay back to the food and service Service was good at first, as the server recommended certain dishes. We chose what she recommended but asked for extra sauce since we thought our chilaquiles were dry, and she got a slight attitude with us. They advertise to be the best chilaquiles in town, but to me, they were super basic. I ended up getting the Sinaloense sampler platter so I'll rate everything separately. corn tamale - 8/10. Good flavor but could have used more corn to solidify the flavor. Habanero crema Chilaquiles - 5/10 . Not enough sauce, no spice to them, and taste was not great. I added eggs to these but I would skip these. Machaca - 2/10 . Meat was really dry and lacked flavor Beans - 2/10 . Never thought you can mess up beans but boy was I wrong lol watery like a soup but lacked flavor. Overall, I would skip this place to be honest. I'm sure there are better places out here in SD. read more

Cocina 35 - EL TOCHOMOROCHO - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cocina 35 had amazing service and great food. We came at around 11 am which seemed to be peak time for this brunch restaurant. The outdoor seating was very nice and had plenty of room for many parties. Our waitress Keyla was very friendly and helpful despite being very busy with serving many other tables. For my food I got the Del Mercado Chilaquiles which was pretty good. The chips and eggs were a good combination along with the meat. I had gotten the horchata for $7 which is fairly priced considering the size of it. The churros for dessert was very good and filling. I don't live in the San Diego area but would go again if I return. read more

Cocina 35 - Del Mercado - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Careful when you ask for a water here. Our server told our group of 10 that it would have to be bottled water, when we asked why it was because "they ran out of cups for water". ?????? How do you run out of cups for tap water?!? Don't you have enough for all your guests? Is there a special cup for tap water? And guess what they gave us to enjoy this bottled water, CUPS. We were all very confused and were hoping they wouldn't charge us for the basic necessity of water. Not told it would be an extra charge, and was not told the price. We even noticed other guests getting plastic cups of water for their tap water!! Why couldn't we? Server said "because we aren't allowed to use those" but other staff were allowed?! Server didn't seem to care and honestly it's seems like some other reviews this is the usual attitude from these servers so if that works for the owners then okay lol. They did charge us $30 for water, just seems like a money grab to make more money which is really sad because the food was good, but we will not be back. They are a busy restaurant so they won't care about us and don't seem like they need extra cash, but warning all future guests to ask for free tap water and make sure they actually have the very special cups for water, lol. Owner was nice enough to take the water off our bill once we told him what happened, but it was ridiculous read more

Cocina 35 - For owners to servers to review - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This is such a gorgeous restaurant and the staff is so friendly, we ordered so many plates with so many food options and most were a hit. Some of our food was just okay and that was my chilaquiles de al pastor, the flavor was a little mild for me but everything else was incredible. The sweet corn tamales, my sister got chilaquiles with a different meat and salsa and they were delicious. Mine were Al Pastor with red salsa, was expecting it to be spicy but it was not. Would definitely return to try more things. I'm read more

Cocina 35 - Coffee flight - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The chilaquiles are delicious.... The different salsas has something available for everyone's taste. I had their spiciest "secret or de la casa" I forget. And it was delicious, creamy and spicy! The desserts - good.. the best was the filled concha. Service was attentive and fast. Cafe de olla was delicious. Wish they gave you a little taster, because I really wanted to try the Rosa Mexicano, but my waitress recommended against it. So I took her advice and went with the usual delicious cafe de olla. It is a beautiful location with the option of sorting outside. read more

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