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    Cocina 35

    3.9 (451 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Aesthetically pleasing!
    Frankie M.

    Cocina 35 serves up some of the best traditional Mexican chilaquiles in town (the way my Nana used to make them). As soon as you walk into the restaurant you are met with the smoky aroma of toasted corn, simmering chilies, and roasted vegetables. I ordered The Rancheros! A perfect blend of salsa ranchera, beef chorizo, and a scrambled egg. The chorizo had a kick of spiciness! My daughter ordered the grand daddy of chilaquiles- De Mercado! A rich, savory comfort dish simmered in tangy tomatillo sauce, topped with tender, slow-cooked shredded pork. Both dishes were packed with flavor! To drink, I recommend ordering La Verde- a traditional Mexican aqua fresca infused with cucumber, lime and chia seeds! This drink was fire!!! My daughter ordered the Mexican Iced Latte- which was a bold, and refreshing coffee drink that balanced rich chocolate with warm spices! Overall, service was impeccable! The ambiance was colorful and vibrant! Love the décor! My only gripe would be to suggest turning on the air conditioner. At times, the dining hall became excessively hot and somewhat uncomfortable.

    Can I take this bag home
    Michelle P.

    * Spacious parking * Great food * Casual ambiance Such a great chilaquiles spot! Depending on the time you go, there may be a wait. Note: your entire party must be present before being seated. Portions are huge and definitely shareable. The food is flavorful and satisfying. One thing I loved if you're celebrating a birthday, the staff comes out to sing and celebrate with you, which is super sweet and thoughtful. This location in particular isn't as crazy busy as some of their other spots (again, depending on the time you go), which makes it even better. Definitely a must-try if you're in the area. I highly recommend the chilaquiles divorciados you get to choose different sauces, which is perfect if you like variety or want to try more than one flavor. The corn tamale was delicious, and of course, you have to try their house coffee. If you prefer cold coffee, the mazapán coffee was really tasty. Overall, a must-visit and one I'd happily return to again!

    Maria D.

    Always a huge pleasure to come back to cocina 35!!! The service is a 10/10, everyone is very friendly and attentive. The place is absolutely adorable! And the line is getting better. The food is to die for! I went for the build your own chilaquiles with the tomato sauce and the cochinita pibil, it was delicious!!!!! Can't wait to go back!

    La Bomba Chilaquiles
    Andrea V.

    Great food, friendly service, chill vibe, and reasonable prices. I've been here a few times and I've always had good experiences. The workers are tentative, check up on you, and friendly. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, and plenty of free parking. I love their lattes (mazapan being my favorite), but their cajeta, and Mexican mocha are good as well. The cafe de olla is a little too sweet for me, but not bad. I have tried a few different food items, but my favorite is their chilaquiles. The bomba is delicious, it's a creamy habanero and I love the flavor. The meat/ cochinita pibil is super tender and tastes amazing. Great breakfast and worth checking out.

    Our spread at COCINA 35!
    Jessica P.

    COCINA 35 in Coronado was highly recommended by my sister-in-law for breakfast on a Sunday. She made a reservation the night before for our party of 10! I LOVED THIS RESTAURANT!!! There are 4 other locations in San Diego, but this is the newest and it sits adjacent to the Bay. What I ordered: - Mazapan Latte - - El Patron Sampler - - Sweet Corn Tamal side - - Lychee Martini - Everything was photogenic, tasty, and downright irresistible! I'm literally dreaming about it again as I write this. Just when I thought I've tasted everything at various Mexican restaurants, COCINA 35 pleasantly surprised me and I can't wait to return and try everything else on the menu! We sat in the back patio area and it was the perfect setting for a beautiful meal under the San Diego sunny sky! Parking was free and easy breezy at 8:30am.

    The EL PATRON -Creamosa.
    Carol Lynn M.

    The food was very flavorful. The restaurant was clean and the service was impeccable. This one is further out than most but there's no wait but a steady amount of customers. Highly recommend!I'm eager to try the one in Coronado too.

    Los Rancheros Chilaquiles
    Carli O.

    These really are the best chilaquiles! The salsa verde and the carnitas in the Del Mercado was so flavorful and fresh. The Los Rancheros was completely different but equally as good with a fried egg on top. The chips were perfect with enough thickness to not get soggy. The agua frescos looked amazing and had a great variety. I had an iced Mexican Mocha which was made by their in house barista. The service was friendly and fast. The patio seating was perfect.

    De Mercado Chilaquiles
    Taylor T.

    The best chilaquiles in SD, no arguments here! It's SoCals hidden gem being tucked in this area but awesome for the people who live in the neighborhood. We can all still get good food without having to go downtown! Definitely have to go multiple times to try all the items to pick your favorite. OR go with your family/friends and each order something different for everyone to try. This portions are BIG! So unless you can eat, don't be surprised if you'll need a to-go box! The place was always vibey before but with the renovations it's super cute! Before - you ordered through the line and sat down to wait for your food. Now - you sit and they can take your order. They also added more seating and booths. Service is always exceptional! They don't have "assigned" areas I don't think and everyone just assists whoever needs it!

    Front of restaurant

    Amazing food! Build your own omelette with carnitas was delicious. Beef chorizo chilaquiles were amazing. Coffee on point! Our waitress, Yajaira was so nice and accommodating. She went above and beyond. Would definitely be back when coming home from MX.

    Cafe de la Olla
    Yesenia N.

    I had an amazing experience with the staff accommodations for my service Animal. Yahaira the server made my experience very welcoming. I enjoyed the Cafe de la Olla with piloncio highly recommend. We ordered Chilaquiles Cremosos and El Patron. The quality of the food is very creamy, fresh, and well cooked. They are known for being the best Chilaquiles in the city and I agree. Overall my experience was by far exceptional especially with the accommodations for my service dog.

    Tamal Gratinado at Cocina 35 Airway Rd location.
    Olga M.

    This was my second time trying Cocina 35 on Airway Rd. Restaurant did not disappoint. I took friends visiting from New Mexico and they all enjoyed their authentic Mexican breakfast. We tried the following: -Chicken flautas with avocado and beans. So delicious and crispy. -Tamale with cheese -Chorizo with eggs and beans -Potato flautas -Café de la olla -Cucumber agua fresca Everyone rated their plates 5/5 stars. The service was great and the restaurant was clean. If you're a fan of chilaquiles, this is the place to try they have so many good options on their menu. This location is small near the border. I recommend going before 12noon because it gets very busy and they close at 2pm. There's only indoor seating with plenty of parking space. Give this place a try when in the area or try the Cocina 35 location at Liberty Station. Happy Yelping :)

    This is a hidden gem just minutes away from the cbx crossing. 1st of all, the service was amazing!Our server Yajaira was super attentive and was so fun to talk to. Her energy matched the vibe! There's plenty of seating as they can accommodate large groups and they have a patio. Now for the drinks and food. We had the cafe de olla which was amazing accompanied by a warm conchita. El Patron was my plate and it had la bomba chilaquiles with a spicy habanero sauce and cochinita pibil and cajeta French toast. My sister had El Antojo and that comes with an omelet with your choice of sauce and chilaquiles with your choice of protein. All of it was so delicious and we highly recommend this place! Coming back soon!

    El Patron
    Julie G.

    This place is Hubby approved, yes I finally found a place he liked ! He never understood the excitement over chilaquiles. He understands now . The way they cut and fry the tortillas really makes a difference. It helps keep the chilaquiles crispy and not overly soggy with just the right amount of sauce . The secret salsa is good , not crazy spicy but definitely creamy . The cafe de olla is pretty good , but unfortunately the pilloncillo seems pretty watered down . Not thick at all or sweet , it's supposed to be straight cane sugar so I assume it's sweet . Pero negative . Place is always clean and ample parking .

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    Our experience was amazing! Yajaira was very friendly and helpful and really tried to make our dining experience the best possible.

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    Are there any vegetarian options?

    Yes! You can order any chilaquiles without meat.

    Are they open for dine in?

    Yes they are, you can make your reservation o line (but u need to be in time or will miss your spot).

    How is the wait on weekdays?

    Over an 1hr and a half

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    Quixote

    Quixote

    4.0
    (679 reviews)
    17.7 mi
    $$$

    Loved it here. Things to note 1. Parking is bad so plan…read moreaccordingly and be prepared to walk a block or 2 to get to the restaurant 2. It is very dark in here. I had to take photos in night mode so it looks a lot brighter than it actually is. If you are going with someone older or who has trouble seeing in the dark, they are not gonna see anything lol 3. I heard reservations were required months out but i went in the same day. It was the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend around lunch time but they took walk ins left and right so maybe just dinner is what needs to be booked in advance? The decor was immaculate and everything that came out was delicious and it came out very fast. It is connected to the Lafayette hotel which has the jungle room, bowling alley, pool and multiple bars. You can easily spend the day here. Mmmm not if you have kids though. 10/10 recommend

    Very trendy, friendly, evocative dining experience! It's located inside the Lafayette Hotel, but…read morethere's also an outside entrance to the restaurant. Beware there's only street parking, no valet service (unless you're a hotel guest), so that can present a challenge. Reservations a MUST on weekends, especially with a group. Now for the food reviews. Everything we ordered was delicious from the squash blossom and smashed tuna tartare appetizers to the El Festin platter (made for groups) . Since the main dining area is kept dark for the dramatic gothic effect, it's tricky to rely on your sense of sight for the presentation of each of the dish. The highlight for me was the chili garlic shrimp tacos. So full of flavor! The only drawback is that many of their dishes are made with nuts. So if you have a nut allergy, which one of us in our group did, the menu was limiting. Overall, it's an incredible place for first timers and out-of- towners. I might return for a special celebration, but not repeatedly. Once is good enough experience, especially with so many other special dining options in our fine city.

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    Dramatic dining space!
    Dramatic dining space!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Cool and dramatic setting!

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    Cool and dramatic setting!
    Coasterra

    Coasterra

    4.0
    (4k reviews)
    18.2 mi
    $$$

    Delicious food, great view, and wonderful hospitality!…read more On our last evening in San Diego, we went to Coasterra to wrap up our vacation there. This restaurant came highly recommended by major Visit San Diego websites, and we felt we should give it a try. Located right next to the water, the restaurant offers expansive view of the harbor and the San Diego skyline. Sitting is about 50/50 indoor vs. outdoor, and we chose the indoor sitting as it tended to get colder in the evening. Parking is available out front, but we took Lyft there. We came in around Happy Hour, and we were able to score two appetizers for $11 each. We got fried calamari and fish cervice as appetizers. For entree, we had the fish tacos and scallops. Both of the appetizers were excellent, and the cervice was so light and flavorful. My husband loved his scallop entree, and the taste and presentation were original and outstanding. My fish taco was enjoyable as well. For dessert, we had fresh churro that was paired with ice cream, which was excellent as well. Our meal came to $143 with taxes, which was a very good value with the quality and services offered. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, which made us felt right at home. As for the ambiance, it felt modern and relaxed. There were diverse customers from locals, tourists, and business people. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and we will return.

    We discover a gem. Our server Case is a 10 star server in a 5 star rating system. The atmosphere…read morewas all of the 5 stars. The table side guacamole was all five stars. The main courses we ordered we not what our taste buds were looking for. The flan ( Yes, the flan ) was the best flan I have ever consumed. As dense as a cheese cake and coconut flavors of the islands. We lookd forward to giving the place another go because of the Service, the Atmosphere, and the guacamole. We hear happy hour on a week day is the best time to indulge.

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    Skyline & bay views
    Skyline & bay views
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    View from patio
    Main dining room

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    Main dining room
    California Burritos

    California Burritos

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    20.3 mi
    $$

    I ordered the shrimp burrito with black beans & avocado added. It was such a delicious burrito with…read morea massive size. I did really enjoy the additions I made which made it more filling. Great flavor and good prices! I would be back to try more menu items. They have a good selection of items for the menu! I ordered a raspberry tea and unfortunately they gave me a root beer instead. Oh well. My partner really liked the beef taco and CA burrito.

    They do things a little different at this place. The California had guacamole and sour cream. Makes…read moreit more like a carne asada burrito adding fries. That said, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this burrito. It's large, filling, but their sauce had an almost artificial red color to it. Despite the weird look of the sauce, it had decent spice, wasn't overwhelming but wasn't weak either. Parking is very difficult here, and seating is limited. It's a small tack shop style place, made more for to-go orders. Service was fast and friendly. Their horchata is where they really lose a star, it's from a fountain and tastes like it, watered down artificial flavor. However you don't come here for the drinks, you come here for the large tasty California Burritos, hence the name. They've definitely won me over and I'll be back when in the area. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

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    California Burritos
    Sausage, Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes Burrito
    Sausage, Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes Burrito
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    Puesto at the Headquarters

    Puesto at the Headquarters

    4.1
    (5.7k reviews)
    16.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    The name might be Puesto but the food was PRESTO!!…read more Never been here before but I will ABSOLUTELY return in the future. From start to finish, everything was wonderful and I will NEVER forget my experience. We were met immediately with great service as well as continuing to receive it from every member of staff including our lovely server. Every other member that brought out our food & drinks was just as delightful. The weather was perfect to be seated outdoors in their patio, it matched the relaxing and enjoyable vibe we had. The food, I mean, the FOOD was undeniably delicious and full of flavor. I've literally never had a better taco anywhere else. The Al pastor was exceptionally juicy and tasteful and I'm so glad I went with my go to because it's a meal I'll never forget. The Agua Fresca were so refreshing too, sweet but not overly sweet, just the right balance. Overall, I have another new favorite when I come back out again.

    * catching up on old backlogged drafts so this review may be a bit out of date…read more Booked a big group dinner here as they had lots of spacious seating. We were split into two tables outside. Overall the experience was pretty underwhelming. The food was not very flavorful - it wasn't authentic Mexican food or even good California fusion Mexican food. There are so many better Mexican restaurants in San Diego, it was disappointing to have wasted a meal here. I believe it's a chain so not sure if the other locations are better as I've only tried this one.

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    Ribeye Taco
    Ribeye Taco
    Puesto at the Headquarters
    Puesto at the Headquarters

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    Cocina 35 - mexican - Updated June 2026

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