Ordered short rib bowl. Meat was super fatty so just picked through the dish. Ended up only eating a quarter of it and asked the secondary server to take it away! The waiter who took our order... well we never saw him again, not even to drop off the bill. An expensive mistake. I've eaten here several times but wont be returning. read more

Love this place! We come often- food and drinks are delicious. The staff are always nice and they are quick with service. They have a nice atmosphere with seating indoors and outdoors. They have a bar area that seats about ten people. We come here for their happy hour often. It's every day from 3-5pm and they have good offers! read more

Cocina Hermanas - Hermanas Taco Trio, Margarita, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

Expensive, Americanized Mexican in downtown Danville. Located in the heart of downtown, Cocina Hermanas may be good for the yoga pants-wearing soccer moms of Danville, but does not bring anything remotely authentic to the table. Most dishes lack spice; all certainly lack heart. Served on warm corn tortillas, two carne asada tacos ($13!!) were mediocre at best. The accompanying side of black beans and rice ($4.50 additional) was simply that: some black beans and some rice dumped together in a bowl: no spices or salsa to make them tasty and no presentation to make them interesting. The disappointing chile relleno ($14) was simply a poblano pepper stuffed with the same tasteless rice and beans and some tomato sauce that could have come directly from a can. Topped with sour cream, the whole creation was sub-par. The saving grace was the chicharron ahumado (smoked pork belly, $15). Served with red onion, habanero salsa and radish atop flour tortillas it was delicious and decadent; the shining star in an otherwise dim universe of food. There is a reasonable selection of about six craft beers on tap and a great selection of premium and super-premium tequilas. Service was reasonably quick in general, but it did take a little while to get the check. Pro tip: The first round of chips and salsa is complimentary; another round will set you back $2.00. Cocina Hermanas is expensive Mexican food for rich gringos. read more

Cocina Hermanas - Bar with beers on tap. - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

The food & drinks are excellent at Cocina Hermanas. Chicken Enchiladas with mole sauce, fajitas, tacos of all kinds ... never had a bad dish. Service is likewise top-notch ... friendly & welcoming. read more

Oh man this is like a little hidden gem! Came in Sunday afternoon for some lunch and it wasn't too crowded. The service was super friendly and attentive. The food could've used some more flavor and spice but judging by the local clientele, it's probably best that it isn't too hot. All in all it was a wonderful lunch! Can't wait to come back and try a new dish! read more

Went there for happy hour. The food was flavorless. The service was lacking. I found the waiters to be a bit rude and impatient, which made the experience unpleasant. I ordered the house margarita, which tasted more like water with a just a touch of tequila. I ordered the short rib birria. It was small and lacking flavor. I asked the waiter for hot sauce. He looked puzzled. He came back with some habanero sauce, which I was charged for without notice. I don't mind the charge, as long as you're up front with me about it. Chips and salsa was good. Rude waiters, flavorless food and watery margaritas. I will keep searching for a good, authentic mexican restaurant. Cocina Hermanas is not the one for me... read more

Cocina Hermanas - habanero sauce - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

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The service was very polite and friendly. A wasp was very attracted to me but it didnt ruin the experience. The area in the restaurant and seating was clean and relaxing. The food was amazing and the tap water was amazing. I believe the esquites were amazing and so was the burrito bowl read more

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I want to start off by saying that the 4 star rating is for the service we received here. From the moment we walked in staff were super friendly and helpful. The decor of the entire place is beautiful and I hate to say it but IG worthy lol. They were even super cool about getting us the correct drinks when they accidentally gave us root beer instead of Dr Pepper. Now, the food. It was just ok. And listen I am a self proclaimed Mexican food snob. I have been searching high and low for my new go to spot ever since moving here and this did not meet my expectations. It wasn't bad in fact it was cool. Just not what I was expecting and it lacked the spice and a few seasonings that I'm accustomed to eating with traditional Mexican food. I'd rate the food a 3/5. read more

Cocina Hermanas - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

Great food & fantastic service. Went two days this week while on a work trip and was well taken care of by Maria and Abraham. Authentic Mexican food with an extra je ne sais quoi. Latin vibes and decor but not overdone. Birria empanadas were perfectly cooked with flaky a crust. They're served with a consume (broth) to dip into. That was fire too! For dessert we had the fried plantains served with a scoop of horchata ice cream. Amazing. Tried the taco trio day 2 which did not disappoint. Birria taco was exceptional. My favorite was the chicharron. Looking forward to next trip, we'll definitely try again! read more

Cocina Hermanas - Fried plantain with horchata ice cream. - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

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Mother's day buffet was delicious and interesting eating. Five of us sent each other back to other dishes. Beer and wine too. We sat outside, pleasant day and relaxed. ($50 per). Well worth it! read more

Damn, way better than I thought. Service is great (Karla was our waiter). Salsas are AMAZING, both the mild and spicy. Full of flavor! Had Carne Asada Tacos and a Tortilla Soup, everything was tasty! read more

An impromptu dinner that turned out to be a most amazing dinner experience. First of all, the ambience and the table set up was really good. They had outdoor seating as well, but we took the indoor one. Started of our dinner with a bowl of chips & salsa for the table. One small negative was the wait before the waitress turned up at our table. But when she did come she was one of the best waitress we had in recent times. Maria was really helpful during our ordering process and made sure everything was good at our table. We ordered Rollitos de Quesadilla/ Quesadilla roll which was filled with meat & cheese & tasted yummy. From the mains we had 2 enchiladas (chicken & birria), burrito bowl with grilled chicken, plato dr fajitas with grilled chicken. From the tacos we had carne asada which comes two per plate and taco from kids menu. Also lemonades and hot hats to the order. Didn't explain every food in detail coz all were awesome & quantity was pretty good, except for the taco (we didn't add the rice or beans to the order, it is separate). Lastly have to add that Maria asked us not to pay extra tip as it was added in the bill already as gratuity. Since we had an rip off experience earlier, I thought this was worth the mention. Definitely one of the best Mexican food experience that we had lately! read more

Cocina Hermanas - Enchilada de birria ~ 5/5 - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

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Great food and I loved our server. It can get a bit loud on the weekends in the evening but it adds to the ambiance.

Cocina hermanas is a solid choice for Mexican restaurant in an area where we lack of good Mexican food. Went with a couple of friends and we ordered a few dishes to share. Hermana trios: overall the tacos were pretty good. The Carne Asada and Chicharrón were the highlights and the Birria was the one we liked the least. The fact that the tacos weren't cook in the birria fat, took away the usual crunchiness that you find in the more traditional Tacos de Birria. Ceviche de pescado: really good choice for summer, fresh, spicy, sour and refreshing. Sopes: masa was cooked well, beans were well seasoned. Diablo trio: probably a better trip than the Hermanas, although not as authentic, the twist on the chicken was very good, shrimp taco had the right level of spice and the fish tacos was cooked perfectly. Will definitely come back to this Mexican gem. PS: we also had cocktails but I forgot the names, their cocktails are very good and creative as well! read more

Rice hard. Enchiladas hard to cut. Thou I did like the tortilla soup. I feel they need to improve their enchiladas. The steak was the best. read more

Brand new Happy Hour Menu and it's so good! Tacos were fabulous, churros were the perfect crunch on the outside and soft inside. Beer and Margaritas specials as well. Come enjoy the new back patio. read more

Excellent service, and The churro waffles were delicious and they drinks are very well made!

We went on a Sunday evening. It was a quiet evening there. We ordered the chicken tacos. Our server, Ashley, was very attentive. She brought our food and drinks out quickly. They also have good deserts with more choices than just two options. We will return. read more

Very fresh food with decent prices in a great location central to downtown Danville. We sat at the bar for a "taco Tuesday" and we were greeted quickly and got our drinks within a minute or two. The margaritas were great! And our bartender was a really genuine guy who made good conversation with us throughout the night. We ordered the pescado and birria tacos along with a fajita burrito bowl and everything was really good! The chips and salsa were very fresh and a nice starter with the margaritas while we waited for our dinner. I will certainly come back to try some more of the tacos and drinks on the menu. read more

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This was my first time here & they did not disappoint. We had a medium sized party & they let us move the tables. Kate was our server & she was wonderful. I asked for a drink they didn't have on the menu & the bartender was able to whip something up & it was so good. Ordered their shrimp fajitas & it was delicious. It was so much food though. I had to take it to go. Two people in my group ordered the birria tacos & they said it was really good. We ordered their churros for dessert & they came with a chocolate dipping sauce. The churros themselves were meh (3/5). Kinda dry. The sugar to cinnamon ratio was off to me. They were baked fresh though, so that was nice. The staff was attentive & really nice. Bathrooms were clean. Lots of parking around. read more

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Food and atmosphere was 7 out of 10. Service was mostly okay. Sometimes it took a bit for the server to come by especially when the place was not full. read more

Just FABULOUS! Service FABULOUS !! Food FABULOUS!!! Cocktails FABULOUS!!! Good thing I ate with a firefighter cause my cocktail was literally on read more

Cocina Hermanas - Cerviche - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Danville! It's kid friendly, great food, and the servers are always attentive. The music is always upbeat and they have a great outdoor patio. read more

Came here for dinner on a weekend but only ordered appetizers since their tacos seemed a bit pricey with mixed reviews from Yelp. Their smoked pork belly is TO. DIE. FOR. It was perfect, flavorful, and delicious!! We savored every bite. Complimentary unlimited chips and salsa too if you're into that kinda thing! Also ordered Quesadilla Rolls which we thought were just okay after our taste buds ate the delicious smoked pork belly. For drinks we had Refresco de Pepino's which were similar to a mojito but with gin instead. They were so refreshing we each had two drinks. 4 stars because the first time we tried to come here on a weekend night without a reservation. the host claimed there were 45 reservations ahead of us even though there appeared to be plenty of tables open and told us it'd be an almost a 2 hour wait (which we weren't about since we were starving) so we went to find a mexican restaurant to eat at in Dublin instead. We still put our name on the waitlist when we left. As soon as we arrived in Dublin (a roughly 15-20 minute drive) we received a text from the restaurant stating a table would be ready for us in 10-15 minutes reply Y/N if we'd be back. Which we found very annoying since we were told there were "45" other reservations ahead of us and a "2 hour" wait.. read more

Cocina Hermanas - Chicharron Ahumado (Smoked Pork Belly) - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

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The food was basic over priced "Mexican" food. The service was absolutely horrible. The poor waitress was new 3 days in to the job and was obviously not trained, didn't bring any utensils or plates until we asked after appetizers came. She also didn't know the answer to multiple questions which is a huge concern because we could be allergic to something and or not like something. So if you can't describe what you're selling, what's the point? The ambiance was bad too with spider webs in the corners outside right where we were sitting. When we asked to speak to the manager, they sent the bartender who pretended to care and then just said thanks and charged us without any apologies or anything. The only good thing going for this place is that it's nestled in one of the last uncorrupted towns in Bay Area where people have the money to waste at a place like this. read more

Food was very good and the service by Juana was even better! We will go back! Try the Roll Quesadilla! read more

Genuiningly the worst Mexican food I have ever had in my life and my standards were close to floor level. A poblano pepper stuffed with mediocre cheese with canned tomato sauce and sour cream atop. Stunningly wretched. Service was great though. read more

Cocina Hermanas - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

Y'all, my little cousin had just graduated from college & we decided to go out and celebrate! She mentioned just came here the day before but she loved it so much she had to bring me with her! We get there and waited about 15 minutes until we sat at the bar. The chips and salsa were really good, so already a great sign! As we are deciding on drinks, Damian, our amazing bartender comes over and gives us some suggestion. We decided on sassy señorita and piña gordita, so refreshing and presentation was a 10/10! We then ordered the Rollitos de Quesadilla, also a hit!! They come with a side of salsa and some sour cream. Now, entree time!!! I got the Agua Chile de Atun Fresco and my cousin got the taco trio, also amazing!!! Everything was yummy, the service was top notch, the presentation was super cute, and the environment was a vibe! Definitely going to be coming back and bringing my besties!! Needless to say we also got a round of shots on the house!! read more

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We've eyed Cocina on Yelp for a few months now and finally tried it for our most recent date night. The service is great, ambiance is perfect, and menu is well-selected. The tables are roomy and we lucked out with a comfortable corner booth. It's not too noisy and well suited for both families and couples! We ordered: - Fried plantains: 3/5 - taste was good, but texture was too mushy. The slices were too thin and overcooked. Would have been better if the insides were more firm. I still devoured them though! - Ceviche: 3/5 - just okay. The taste was fine, but expected better presentation and portion size for the price. - Chicken Empanadas: 1/5 - the worst of the night. The shell was bland and dry with equally bland, cheese stuffing. - Taco trio (birria, fried pork belly, carne asada): 4/5 - the carne asada and fried pork belly tacos were SO good. We are definitely coming back for these. Would pass on the birria though. - Churros: 3/5 - Too doughy and chocolate was too sweet. - Horchata ice cream: 5/5 - so good, must try! Try Cocina if you're looking for an upscale Mexican restaurant in the Danville area with great service and homey atmosphere. If I ever come back with a sizable group, I'd go straight for that dessert platter! read more

Cocina Hermanas - Churros, horchata ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

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Love this spot. The waitstaff goes above and beyond. The food comes out very quick. Fresh ingredients. Lots of options to choose from. Really pretty bar. Refreshing cocktails. We will definitely be back! read more

Cocina Hermanas - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

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Made a reservation and thought it was a Greek place. When I arrived, I was disappointed. My friend arrived and we were served by a really nice young woman. Chips and salsa, margaritas and tacos with a side salad later, we were blown away by the food and service. Nice place, nice service, great food and drink. Will be back with more friends. read more

Quaint place! Great food! Great service! It's a triple! Would definitely recommend the carne asada bowl!

Absolutely beautiful authentic decor with many portraits of Freda as well as Hispanic decorative ceramics adorning the windows with comfortable booth, tables and outdoor seating available. The women's bathroom was uniquely set up with wood timber walls and heavy iron latch locks- so unique! Warm, welcoming hostess/ waitresses took care of our party of four professionally and with efficiency. The mark of a wonderful dining experience are the "little touches" that were extended to our 10 year old- her kids activity menu was provided with crayons AND a packet of wikki sticks BUT her bean, cheese burrito plate had three gummy bears too! We ordered the fajita carne asada meal, pollo asada sopa (soup) and the tres tacos ( shrimp, fish and steak) which were ALL so very tasty- kudos to the chef Arturo who came by to thank us for our compliments to the chef via our waitress Do make it a point to dine here when you are in the downtown Danville area- free two hour parking within walking distance! read more

Cocina Hermanas - Chef Arturo came by to meet us - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

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I chose this restaurant because the drinks looked delicious. What a pleasant surprise to discover that their food is also amazing!! A little pricey but damn good tacos! Service was nice. Andres was friendly and attentive. He brought out chips and salsa then gave us time to check out the menu. I ordered the Fresa Bella but subbed for vodka. Yum!!!! The lightly sugared rim made my night. The drink was so pretty and I wasn't sure if it was going to be strong. I was mistaken. Good thing my daughter drove. We both ordered the Hermanas Trio tacos. $18 for 3 tacos but they were really good. One carne asada - great steak flavor! Not your typical cheap piece of grilled beef. This was a solid winner with tomatillo avocado salsa drizzled on top with nice heat! One birria - wow! Tender braised short rib with lots of flavor. Came with dipping sauce which gave the taco some heat One chicharon - this one was my favorite. Crispy carnitas that was perfectly seasoned and the right amount of fat that gave the meat... I don't know. Just [chef's kiss]. For dessert, with your Yelp check-in, we had the churros. They were hot and delicious! Perfect ending to a perfectly delicious meal. read more

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We went on a Monday, not a lot of people and we were serviced well. Good food, we had some tacos, chicken fajita, chilli relleno and a few drinks. Their recommendation of pina colada can be passed, it was not good read more

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I am so happy I finally get to try out this place! Place was amazing with the greatest service! So many varieties to order it was so overwhelming! We did try ordering every each! From starter to mains.....Well it was no doubt every food was delicious! I am a sucker for signature cocktails! I even took a picture of the menu since I tend to forget how you name them lol we ordered Sassy Señorita and Piña Gordita! It was the best drink! I enjoyed it very much! The Guacamole was BOOOOMB!! freshly made! andddddd my favorite of them all was the AGUA CHILE DE AUTUMN FRESCO! Omg the taste so savoring and eat it with chips I can just dive into it! it's basically just a ceviche with fresh tuna so I can just eat that alone and I am solved! Thank you for the great service we all had fun!!!! Until we meet again! Bathroom was super clean it was a big A+ again :) read more

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Brunch was amazing! We were looking for a place to have lunch in the area, and didn't realize it would be their brunch menu when we made the reservation. We were so glad it was though! Best brunch ever. They have a great selection of cocktails, but being brunch I went with a guava mimosa. It was a nice change from the usual OJ. We weren't sure what to order, so asked our waitress for recommendations and were delighted that some of the things she mentioned were things we were considering. We went with the Birria Tacos with consommé for dipping. The meat was tender and juicy, and it tasted amazing with the consommé. We added a side of rice and beans, and they were likely the only thing I would skip next time. They were ok, but not as flavorful as I would have liked. We also ordered the Huevos Con Costilla (Short Rib Fajitas), which come with tender flavorful beef, eggs any style, onions and peppers that are perfectly caramelized, and flour tortillas. These were the tastiest breakfast fajitas I have ever had, and when you had made your little taco with egg, meat, onions, and peppers, it was even better when dipped in the consommé from the birria tacos! These were so good - if you only order one dish, it should be this one! As much as we enjoyed our brunch, we decided we had to sample a dessert as well, and chose the flan from the menu. It was the perfect creamy texture with that toasty caramel flavor on top. Yum! I hope to come back and try their dinner menu next time! read more

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Looking for a place that combines authentic-tasting Mexican street food with a stylish and fun atmosphere? Check out Cocina Hermans in downtown Danville. Stop by on a Taco Tuesday for $3 off of the taco menu, $6 off of house margaritas (normally $12) and some special tacos of the day. My family and I reserved a table here last night and were very happy with our choice. We shared a pitcher of margaritas, which was enough for four people to have a couple of glasses each. We also ordered a plate of the calamari and quesadillas as appetizers. Both were mouth-wateringly delicious. My family loves calamari and orders it whenever it's on the menu, whether it's at a seafood restaurant or a Thai place, so it takes something really special to impress them. That said, my dad took one bite of the calamari at Cocina Hermanas and said it was the best calamari he's ever had. Boom. Mic drop. That's the best endorsement I've heard from him and he's right. The calamari is lightly breaded and seasoned to perfection, unlike some inferior places that are too heavy on the breading and very light taste. Since it was Taco Tuesday, we each ordered tacos for our mains. My husband got the special of the day, which was short rib with pineapple. My aunt got the marinated chicken, my mom got the fish tacos and my dad and I both got the birria tacos with dipping sauce. Delectable. The meat was very tender, not overly fatty and the dipping sauce served up an extra boost of flavor without overwhelming. For dessert, we ordered a churro plate to share. It came with five churros and some melted chocolate for dipping. The best part? Our server comped our dessert because she knew we were out celebrating our anniversary. Very nice and thoughtful. We'll be back! read more

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Cocina Hermanas is always reliable for good food, drinks, and ambiance. But tonight we had Yuremi as our waitress and it was probably the best experience we've had in the 5+ years we've been coming to this restaurant. I just hope we can now have her again, and she is certainly the reason we will be returning! Such a lovely evening sitting on Hartz in the sunshine with her. Thanks, Yuremi! read more

Service was great, ambiance was good but the food left something to be desired. Overpriced for what it is, the food lacks flavor, and the quality of shrimp and meat is low grade. One of the dishes brought a steak in it, and I don't think it was even USDA choice. read more