Delicious food and excellent service. Mole with rib was great. Chicken soup was great. Birria tacos were excellent. read more

Food was really good as was the margarita! Best of all was the service...way above average!!

Omg sooooo good!!! My kids left nothing behind. The dog loved the bacon We had the following: Lamb tacos- husband and older kid devoured everything French toast with churros- kids and husband licked the plate clean Ceviche- I loved it.. just the right amount of spice We also had their signature cocktail with the popsicle... don't miss out on this! We will definitely be back!! read more

We were greeted by an incredibly awkward host, who looked very afraid to speak to us, but was super hesitant to seat us. We sat down already a bit put off. We had a waitress come over and take our drink order and a starter. Now the only reason we ordered entrees is because the esquite was very good. However, we were not checked in on again. We finished the entire appetizer, our whole bowl of corn without having our main orders taken. We called the waitress over and ordered the rib eye medium rare and birria tacos and a side of beans. The food came out concerningly quickly. The taco meat was very try dry and resembling almost ground beef texture. The marinade was the only reason the meat was "juicy". The ribeye was rare. It was so pink and i swear didn't even have a fleck of salt it was terribly bland. The beans were the worst thing I've ever had. Everything was inedible. So, a table full of food, the waitress came over and asked us if we wanted a box to which we declined and just asked for the check. There was no follow up or offer for anything else, we got charged fully for what was one of the worst meals we've ever had. The service was so weird and we weren't acknowledged at all until we said something. Just bad everything that we paid full price for. read more

Our waiter was so friendly, the cocktails were delightful, and the food tasty. I loved the decor, beautiful rich color on the walls.

Oscar is amazing! He is the general manager & def knew how to keep us on our toes. We asked him for a change in tables because we felt a breeze & he not only helped us change to something more comfortable but he cracked a few jokes with us. Nikki our waitress was on top of all of our bottomless mimosas & was very helpful. Loved spending our girls brunch here especially with Oscar!!! read more

Food and drinks were good! Definitely a unique place, not your traditional Mexican food. Got their tacos and they were delicious!

Staff and ambiance were nice, but the food was okay. With a few tweaks I think it could be better.

Great ambience, good servers the food not so amazing but everyone's taste is different. The mole is on the sweet side and the aguachiles were not spicy just a-lot of lime juice. I definitely recommend the drinks though. read more

As a family of 2 adults, 2 kids, and a baby, we had a great time here. We were immediately greeted at lunch time, sat at a booth, and had our baby in his Doona car seat right at the end as it didn't fit the booth. The waiter assured us that he was fine there and we didn't felt like an inconvenience. The service was amazing, food was great, and drinks were also great! read more

Everything was delicious, the entrees are very large and can feed two. Beware, some of the cocktails are more like dessert.

Food and wine was very good. So nice to find a place that has great food & a happy hour. Looking forward to next visit.

Exceptional food and stunning presentation! I was truly impressed. The flavors are all delicately woven together for an impressive culinary experience. read more

Great service and food are awesome! Low business on Wednesday afternoon but the ambiance looks good as well! Would definitely recommend.

Enjoyed our visit to CdB. Our server Fatima was great at explaining the drinks and dishes to us. The cervice was very nice and the grouper tasty and nicely presented. Interesting margaritas which required some explaining as we were not so familiar with the ingredients. Worth a visit for sure. read more

Had dinner there with my friends and I had great customer service from the server the manager was very nice and was very knowledgeable on the food. He gave me great recommendations for food and drinks. I'll definitely will be coming back. Thank you Oscar for a great experience! read more

My wife and I visited Cocina de Barrio last night for the first time. The space is nicely decorated with modern Mexican art and tile work around the bar. Great lighting too. The food was truly amazing. We had the salmon carpaccio (great flavor, but overpriced for how much salmon was on the plate), the quesadillas de huitlacoche was exceptional. Drinks were excellent, as was the service. Looking forward to going back and bringing friends. read more

Food was amazing get the fish tacos were amazing plus the happy hour. Service was a little slower but other than that it was great

Cocina de barrio is a great place to good. The atmosphere is really nice the food and all the waiters and bartenders are very nice and make great drinks. We had there Jalisco express, which is with tequila definitely have to try.. Would recommend to try this place out the food is excellent. Our two servers that my wife and I had which was Daniel G and Miguel were awesome. We will definitely be back especially since we heard they have a brunch has well. read more

The service was excellent. We went for a friend's birthday and there were 10 of us. We tried nearly everything on the menu and everyone was impressed with the appetizers and what they ordered. Don't forget to get a popsicle Margarita- so good! read more

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Great food and drinks. I've been here twice and the service both times was great! So many options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. We will be back! read more

Trying to be nice here so 2 stars because the people are nice and service is good. That's all I can say that's good. The food is horrible! I ordered the lamb Birria tacos and they were so dry I could barely eat them. What's worse, they were super bland. How you make such flavorless birria is beyond me. Came with beans and rice that was equally bland. No salsa either. I would avoid this place until they get a cook that adds flavor to the food. Would a little cojita cheese kill you on the bland black beans. Sorry to be harsh but you really need to step it up to be ligit. I can go down the street to the Taco Stand and get way better tasting tacos. read more

This place was awesome! Super friendly staff! Upbeat and fun vibe! Delicious food and drinks! We will definitely return!!

One of my favorite brunch spots in San Diego and now they have one in North County, so I don't have to drive so far! Both their brunch and dinner is also amazing. The esquites with shrimp is so flavorful you have to order it. I'm also not a big fan or mole, but theirs is so delicious! And don't forget the popsicle margaritas. I've ordered all the flavors and you can't go wrong with any of them. The ambiance is gorgeous, the service is excellent and the prices are reasonable. The parking also isn't too bad, lots of 60 min max spots, so street parking might be the better option. They also have a happy hour menu with discounted food and drinks! read more

This place is so pretty. Perfect for date night or for a night out with friends. Food is delicious and they had vegetarian options. Highly recommend read more

Came here before and had a good experience, so we decided to try it again . If I could give this place a zero I would , The food was good nothing special , waited for the server to take our order she went straight to a bigger party that came in after us and took their order first while we only had water brought by another server. Once she decided to come around she was very cold and brief . The food came out and she only came once to check up on us but would check up multiple times to bigger parties . Once we finished we waited and waited for her to come back again and she was having a conversation with the bar tender we looked at her to have her come over and she glanced at us and went to attend the bigger party next to us. We waited forever for her to come to give us the bill and again was very cold and rude. The server was Jaqueline Z we won't be coming back nor recommending this place to no one . Management needs to talk to staff!! read more

What an amazing experience. Everything was great. Food and drinks were delicious. The manager Ivan and the whole team made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you! read more

Jalisco Express is refreshing with a bit of kick & La Rosa Hibisco is refreshing yet tarty - loved the unique flavor of the jamaica. Their Chilean sea bass dish was fresh and savory! It's a big dish but you don't feel heavy afterwards. The food, service, and ambiance was 5 stars! Our server went above and beyond to make honest recommendations and spiced up our food when requested! It's nice to see this type of menu and quality of food in Encinitas! FYI, they accommodate shellfish allergies so be sure to ask! Great job chef and team! read more

The food was top notch. I loved everything I ordered. We had great service. Everyone was friendly. Great spot. I will be back.

Amazing service from Christian C. , food is even better, and the restaurant is just a nice place to be. But back to the food, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious with great presentation. Will be back as soon as possible to try more of the menu! COME TO THIS PLACE!! read more

I was looking forward to coming here for a while but the food was so disappointing. Everything needed salt and the Diabla shrimp was truly terrible compared to many versions of that dish I have had in Mexico. I also showed up about 10 minutes later than my party and had to ask for a glass of water 3 times. read more

Food is amazing staff is amazing, I have eaten there several times and always special

My hubby & I had and outstanding, mid afternoon meal here recently. Truly outstanding. I believe the cuisine is Oaxacan, way beyond the mexican cuisine one might expect. We devoured 2 crudos, Mango Habanero Aguachile & Ceviche Robalo. The Aguachile was spicier than I expected, but both dishes were truly scrumptious. The Jalisco Express margarita was perfect, lovely cucumber flavor. And a churro desert was the perfect ending. Atmosphere is casual & fun. Inside & outside tables. Can't wait to return. Probably this week....I'm drooling while writing! read more

Delicious, creative, fresh up-scale Mexican food and margaritas. Excellent service. My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Delicious sea bass ceviche, delicate sauces and fresh made corn cakes. Table-side guacamole allows you to choose ingredients. Great Happy Hour specials! read more

When someone pitches brunch my first thought is Cocina de Barrio. Bottomless mimosas and birria chilaquiles, what more could you possibly want! My friend and I decided to give the cocktail of the month a try I was really looking forward to it ever since I saw the instagram post and I was so sad it wasn't what my friend and I were expecting. However one of the servers passing by (we did not want to send back our drinks cause we are not confrontational) noticed we weren't too content with our drinks and she got us butterfly mimosas immediately and we really appreciated that. I wish we caught her name and our servers cause he was awesome as well. If you're looking for great food and even better vibes make sure you check out Cocina de Barrio! read more

Lovely decor. But sadly food did not equate. The breakfast items were tasteless. No salt or seasoning of any kind on either of our entrees. And for a Latin American restaurant that is hard to do. Drinks were ok. As was service. But food was just super bad. Had tummy trouble for two days afterwards. read more

My mother and I came in here looking for a cute bar and yummy brunch. The stars are for the service, the bartender and server we had were very kind. The food was not flavorful and very bland. I had the Salmon hash and it lacked any vibrance, color, and flavor. My mom had the Huevos Rancheros and it was luke warm and flavorless. Potatoes tasted not fresh. Chairs were adorable though lol. read more

No chips, salsa or guac at lunch‍??!! Made to order, table side guac is great and all for evening service, but how hard is it to implement chips and salsa on your lunch menu? I was told the guy who makes the guac doesn't come in until 2pm. Ok fine, just put some chips in a bowl with some salsa and charge me the money. No cooking required. Should be easy enough. I need you to speak my love language Cocina de Barrio. When I drink the margs, I want the salty tortillas chips on the side. I wanted this to be a long relationship, but we aren't off to a good start. read more

Went last night for happy hour. Fourth time here and I am ready to go back today. Their taco menu is versatile and delicious. I had a spicy margarita which not only tasted delicious but was beautiful as well . The tableside guacamole is not to be missed. You choose the ingredients and it's made in a molcajete and served to you in it. The staff is so friendly and they make your time there extra special It's my new favorite place for happy hour and will be going back for dinner soon. read more

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Our waitress was very nice, there were 8 of us, she made recommendations and she was knowledgeable and very pleasant. The restaurant was very busy, Srvc was slow. I waited a while to order another drink. I don't think the wide screen TV's fit. I watched the same infomercial the entire time I was there, if TV's are on, they should at least have something interesting. Food and drinks were tasty and unique, presentation was nice. I love the ambiance and decor except for the TV's. Our waitress made up for the slow srvc and we got a beautiful, leche bday cake w/fresh berries to share. Very generous touch. Lastly, if you order the guacamole, it's made at your table, nice touch. One more thing, I saw a guest drinking a popsicle margarita. I might try that some day, it looked rich, like a coconut popsicle or the like, just guessing but intriguing. read more