Decent size restaurant with good food and good service. They have ample seating indoor and outdoor when the weather is nicer. They are not open for lunch, but we came around 3:30pm on a Saturday and by the time we left it was getting pretty busy. Despite the increased business, the staff was very friendly and attentive. We never had to wait long and our server and staff regularly checked in on us. The restaurant is beautifully decorated (I heard the tables are imported from Mexico) and although it was busy, never got too loud. A bit dimly lit when we first came it but we quickly adjusted. Everything we had was tasty. The shrimp enchiladas were delicious with the tequila cream sauce. It was a bit rich, so maybe only a half order for me next time. I'm sure anything they have with carnitas is amazing because their carnitas were some of the best I've had. I wish they had aqua frescas or more flavors of jarritos but they have a lot of margarita options! read more

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This is sad. A nice incident at Cochina Medina a few days ago had me thinking that it was time to freshen my review. We were standing outside waiting for a Lyft after a meal and a staff member happened to come out. He was immediately concerned that we might have a problem. I assured him that we were fine and were just waiting for a Lyft. He then offered us seats to use while we waited but just then the Lyft arrived. This was so typical of the service and hospitality at Cochina Medina. And now I read that they are closing on May 24. The announcement says that the owners are retiring. I would think that they could find a buyer. Oh well, congratulations Rafael and family. read more

Food was more on the average side with combo plates going for $13-$19. Service was great though, server was very attentive and food came out quick. I ordered the pork tamale and chicken enchilada combo plate. The pork in the tamale was on the drier side and the mole that came with this dish didn't have that rich mole flavor which was a bit disappointing. Enchilada was alright, but the chicken was also on the drier side. There is ample parking outside and the ambiance of this place was cozy. Dimmed dining lights, great for hanging out with a decent drink selection as well. read more

Cocina Medina - Chicken enchilada and pork tamale - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

I haven't tried enough dishes here to know if the food is above four stars, but even if it's not, the five star service and ambiance round it up. And the bar was impressive, too. It's not a fancy place, and they don't take reservations, but they were able to seat our large party. The first thing we noticed is that every square inch inch of this place is a festive celebration of Hispanic culture. The second thing that impressed us was the amazing service we received from our excellent waitress. I was not happy to see that they do not offer complementary chips and salsa. And we didn't order any just on principal, even though key were very inexpensive. But I must say that their salsa was amazing (very spicy but amazing), as I had them bring out some with my Chile Colorado, which was tasty but mild). Margaritas here are excellently made (and we're picky) and are available by the glass or pitcher. They also get five stars on value for the money. The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. You won't leave here broke or hungry! We were back in town visiting friends, who say they eat here three times a week. NowI know why! read more

Cocina Medina - Just one example of the festive atmosphere. - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

THIS........... is one of Antioch's not-so-hidden jewels. One of the few things I miss about not living in Antioch anymore is eating here. I don't know where to start with my review because EVERYTHING here is good, right down to the customer service. When you walk in you're greeted instantly and asked if you'll be dining in, picking up or heading to the bar. We usually dine in when we go so we're escorted to a table. Chips, salsa and a glass of water used to follow quickly behind you, but now you have to order it. I think it is like $1.99. But let's talk about the Margaritas they offer because that's definitely the start if not the supporting star in this place. This one time I ordered the 20oz Mango Margarita and y'all....... it was sooooo good, I killed it, but it knocked me out. I literally went to sleep in the car. Lol. And went back to sleep once I got home. My favorite is their Steak and shrimp wet burrito - which is usually my go to. I also love their Fajita plates. They do refried beans different. Like, they melt in your mouth, for real. Like I said, EVERYTHING IS GOOD. Every time I come to Antioch, I come here to eat now. We usually spend about $40-60 for two people, but that's if we're doing too much (drinking heavy). I recommend this place to my friends and family that have moved that way. This is a really good restaurant that's easy to miss because it is in a strip mall, but........ it'll be your loss because you're missing out if you haven't eaten here. read more

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Excellent chips & salsa.Service is very quick and helpful. Just a very nice restaurant read more

Cocina Medina - Hanging with the Family - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

The SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE! The owner is really rude and as a business owner, I am appalled! I had the worst burrito I ever had in my life, and I'm not saying that to be mean! The smell and after taste was horrific and my burrito had SOOOOO many tomatoes in it that's it wasn't even funny. I don't like to waste food so I tried my best to eat it and couldn't! I called to say I was unhappy and I was coming to return it and get a refund. The owner said to just dispute it with my bank. As a business owner myself I always refund or make things right when a paying customer is unhappy. That's just ethical. RUN AWAY! read more

We have been here a number of to es and their food is always on point. Came for dinner on a weeknight. We had nachos with shredded chicken which is definitely shareable. They give large portions. We also had our favorite soup - caldo don Jose and it was plentiful that we took half of it home. We tried the chile verde on street tacos. It was yummy! read more

Cocina Medina - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

Ordered 4 burritos and 3 tacos. Carne asada, carnitas, shrimp and steak. Bland, tasteless and expensive. Those 5 items cost over $100 with tip. Even the salsa was bland. The burritos also had more condiments than meat. The only good thing are the hostesses. They were nice, helpful and the service was fast. Not coming back. read more

We had just gotten done with my Dad's graduation and planned to have 15 people accompany us here. I called ahead seeing as it was a Friday afternoon, the thought of others from different graduations going to the same spot, and to notify the restaurant that there'd be a large party coming. The woman on the phone was very pleasant and informed me it wasn't too busy when I'd called so we made our way over. Before hanging up, she said there was patio dining available as well which was perfect for the group size. Being outside allowed us the opportunity to be more vocal while still maintaining good etiquette. Me and three members of my family arrived and let the staff know we'd like the patio for a large party of 15. I believe the woman who responded was the manager, she said (paraphrasing here) "just give us a few minutes and we'll have it all set up. We also want to let you know that with such a large party we don't split checks but you are welcome to split the bill between yourselves". Which was very good to know and made it much easier for them. It really did only take a few minutes for them to set up which was great. The patio area was clean, covered, and spacious. One by one everyone began to show up. (I'll spare you all those in between details lol) I ordered a peach margarita (4 actually lol), the chicken super burrito (wet OF COURSE!), and couldn't finish the burrito because it was so filling! Every single staff member there was pleasant, welcoming, and the youngest one, the young man, was so sweet! We ordered drinks, food, and had a great time. I loved the experience at Cocina Medina. I've been there before in a small group and now a big group. I can honestly say they can handle anything! Great job everyone! read more

Cocina Medina - Thanks for accommodating us all Cocina Medina!!! - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

My friend, daughters, and I walked up and saw this crazy sign saying they don't take walk in orders so you have to call and order. We walked in to see if we could just place our orders because we had two little kids with us that we took out of the car (6y/o & 1.5 y/o). Nope! They said call the number on the door and order with us (who we were talking to ), and wait in the car for a call back. Being 6:42pm, and having two little kids, we had to order here or we would get hangry. So we called and ordered. We got 2 burritos; one wet super burrito, one regular dry burrito with only shredded chicken, beans and rice for my daughters to split. I got the taco salad. Burrito was ok only because the seasoning of chicken was done well but beans were plain. Taco salad was below sub par. Like I hope I don't get sick from it because the taco shell tasted almost bad. It wasn't freshly crispy from the fryer, it was over baked and soggy. The darker colored areas are burnt, so that was extra gross soggy. Definitely not made the way I've had it before at any places I've gone (La Piñata's is amazing). As someone mentioned in another review, "lackluster in flavor." Let's just say El pollo loco taco salad tastes better, more flavor, and even healthier. Best thing about this place was their roasted salsa. ‍ Also the friendly staff, although their protocol for to-go ordering is odd. But we don't go to a restaurant specifically for the hostesses, do we?! lol read more

Cocina Medina - Soggy and burnt tortilla that tasted old - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

Food was really good, I had chicken and steak fajitas. Sizzling on the plate with a Cadillac Margarita. Our waitress was very friendly and answered all our questions. read more

Excellent drinks. Lackluster food. - Pina colada ($9.99): Quite likely the best pina colada I've had in my life! Smooth, frothy and coconut-y. 5/5 - Ground beef nachos ($10.99): There's nothing I hate more than soggy chips and ALL the chips were soggy from the start. Even with all the toppings, the nachos oddly lacked flavor and one in our party even asked to pass the salt to douse hers! Big portion, though. We easily could have shared one order between two people. 2/5 Decent service. I liked the decor and ambiance. A few things to note: - $1.99/pp for chips and salsa! (They used to be free.) - 90 minute time limit - No split checks - Vaccination cards checked at the door read more

Cocina Medina - Cheers! Pina colada ($9.99), Corona-Rita ($18.99) and cokes for the pregos ($2.99) - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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Went back and the food not only was still amazing but you legit only need one of the these drinks and you will be buzzed. Definitely worth the money!!! read more

Cocina Medina - Chicken chimichanga & steak enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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Omgoodness.....is what I have to say about the food here. I have never in my time of going out to eat Mexican food, had it as good as this, UNLESS it was home made. Walking in, I was already impressed with the deco and politeness of staff. We were seated right away and checked on immediately. My only problem was the amount of food and their variety. There was so much...I was torn. Everything is served big and not just the portions...the taste...just ahhhhhmazing! The waitress was very good and was able to make substitutions for me which was perfect for what I craving. Here is what we had: Shrimp Quesadilla: Cheesy goodness with humongous pieces of shrimp Chile relleno: same cheesy goodness in the bell pepper baked to perfection Chimichanga and tamale plate: this is what I special requested. The original plate was a chimichanga and taco I think but they were very nice and said they sub anything. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be back to try other things. I suggest you try it out if you are in the area. read more

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Service ok...nothing to praise about. Food was just the same, plain and no flavor. Spices were used but they must have expired. It visually looked good but tasting steak and chicken. It honestly was plain. Bit disappointed. Torila that came with the fajitas was hard within 15 seconds of being handed them. All of us like that. I dont know how they are prepped but it was brought up that it happens when put in microwave too long. Over cooked and every plate was burning hot too. Does everything get cooked while on the plates now? Hate to say but nothing came out good. read more

Bad hospitality. Alhandra the server was so rude to our injured friend. Sad experience Other servers were good but this one was not courteous They should get rid of her or send her to school to learn some manners. She lacks manners and humanity. Giving 2 stars because of other servers and ok food. read more

I've been here once before and I've also door dash'd and either way it was super good! (Of course it's always better in person, for the full experience!) went with my family (7 of us) and we all were very satisfied with our meals and drinks! I got the shrimp and steak fajitas (and 4 of them got the steak fajitas too). The plates are huge so you can definitely share a plate. The service was great! Our server was super helpful and patient with us, thank you! The staff was funny and welcoming, everything about this place (especially was the environment) was just a great experience overall! Definitely coming back! read more

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Food: below average unfortunately. We ordered chile verde and Camerones a la Diabla. Chile Verde was bland and basic. I felt I could've gotten it from a can from the grocery store. Camarones were decently spicy but you could tell the shrimp were not cooked in the sauce. Chips and salsa are $1.99. This was very off putting. Salsa was mediocre. Service: A+ Our server was very sweet and capable. Ambiance: B+ It was a Friday evening and the place was lively. The decor is fun. It smelled great when we walked in but the actual food was disappointing. read more

I don't know who all these people are leaving positive reviews. I've honestly never had Mexican food this bland before. Tasted like I was eating boiled meat with no seasoning. The guacamole was FLAVORLESS. Like, literally just mashed avocados, not even with salt. I feel like you have to go out of your way to make Mexican food this bland and flavorless. This is definitely intentional, it was a choice, it has to be. It was so surprising, in a bad way. read more

I have never been here before. My neighbor was kind enough to bring me dinner last night. I have never ever tasted something so disgusting yet so tasteless. Tacos did not have any cheese rice and beans tasted of out of a can. I looked forward to this all day and had to throw three quarters of it out because I just couldn't stomach it. This meal needed FLAVOR.. read more

Super tasty food. Large quantities that were full of flavor. Fajita veggies were done to perfection. Had a beef fajita burrito and #20 - Enchilada/Chimichunga (sp?) Combo. Chips and Salsa was delicious as well - crunchy chips and the spicy salsa was very good. read more

Cocina Medina - Enchilada and Chimi! Very filling! - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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I been living in Antioch 5 yrs and just found this place. Well my husband did and boy did we fall in love and will definitely be back. I enjoyed my ground beef taco salad and a my husband loved his ground beef enchiladas. The imbalance was on point gave us the Mexico feeling as we just recently got married and spent a week in puerto Vallarta on our honeymoon. This place definitely will see more of us. We feel like we want to try other items so next time we both ordering two different meals again to try different things. I will be back to update Don't sleep on this restaurant though very good and employees very pleasant. read more

The atmosphere is pleasant and the service is outstanding! Nothing less can be said, but the food is on point.

I wish I could give them 10/5 stars, but 5/5 will have to do. Cocina Medina has the most delicious Mexican food in the area and every dish and drink I've ever ordered there has been a knock out! The service is always wonderful, quick, and attentive, and the restaurant is always clean and cozy even when it's super busy. The menu has so many options for everyone's dietary restrictions- vegetarians, pescatarians, vegans etc will have zero problems finding something delicious to eat. The margaritas are also amazing, with tons of flavors you can add. I wish I could eat here every day! read more

Cocina Medina - Strawberry mango frozen margarita - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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Went for dinner on a Saturday evening and although we have had takeout a couple of times from here..this was our first time dining inside. We were greeted by a young man and he seated us immediately. Our server was a lovely woman who graciously suggested other options to consider and I appreciated that! The ambiance is festive but not too loud. The colors and decor are bright and cheerful. Our food came out amazingly fast - we loved the chips and salsa! Mid way through our meal the restaurant got busy - the meals were delicious, hot and I ended up taking 2/3 of my burrito home. Oh! And their flan is DELICIOUS! read more

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Had not eaten here in a few years so we decided to try again which was a big mistake...Ordered to go and my grilled chicken was dry dry dry and cold and over cooked.Beans and rice cold to..Yuck...My husband wasn't thrilled with his tacos either.....Cant tell you how disappointed I was...Gal said order would be ready in 15 to 25 min and it took 40..We will look for another place next time we want Mexican food.How they get any good reviews is beyond me. read more

****COCINA MEDINA NEVER DISAPPOINTS****! After having a successful surgery in Dec '21. My 1st outing (2+mths later) was here, and let me tell you... I dug in! Erica was our server, everyone is always friendly warm and humble. We enjoyed our feast down to the dessert Thank you for always providing the best of what you love to do. I highly recommend and appreciate COCINA MEDINA. *Don't forget to get the grilled jalapeños read more

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Ordered to-go, but I was so impressed we intend to dine-in next time for sure! We ordered the shredded chicken super burrito and 2 flautas with rice and beans. They gave us complimentary chips and salsa as well. Everything came in at about $27 and the portions we're decently sized. The food was tasty, and I was pleased to find they had minimal grease. Staff was super friendly both over the phone and when I went in to pick up the food. read more

Cocina Medina - *forgot to take a pic before we started eating LOL. Flautas combo with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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The fastest and best service I've ever had. Ordered a blended mango margarita and michelada. She literally brought it out 2 minutes later. The food literally came out less than 5 minutes later. Was beyond impressed. Husband loved the steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas. The beans and rice were very good. Loved my chile rellenos. Will definitely be back for more. Thank you for an amazing first visit! read more

We've been to this restaurant twice and love it! We came in at 4pm on Sunday and it wasn't as packed as it was when we came on a Saturday. Our waitress was so friendly and made a point to make sure we liked the food and had everything we needed. The salsa and both of our dishes (Grilled chicken nachos & steak fajitas burrito) were full of flavor! We will be back! read more

Cocina Medina - Grilled chicken nachos & steak fajitas burrito - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

We were here for a first time, the manager had attitude from the beginning and was so rude, after we sat down at our table they served us so bad, and when I was not happy with the service she asked us to leave. She said this is what we offer and if you are not happy you can leave. Definitely not worth a penny and wont go back there again. I suggested if it is your first time don't even consider this place. So poor. read more

Great food in a very inviting setting. I always judge a Mexican restaurant by the flavor of their salsa. The salsa AND chips were definitely spot on! Then came the jalapeno mango margarita served on the rocks. The flavors were amazing...first you get a smack of the jalapeno and just a little bit of heat, then comes the mango and tajin flavors...simply amazing. My wife and I split the steak nachos and each had a carnitas taco. The tacos were delicious...carnitas was perfectly cooked. The nachos were huge and had quac and sour cream and lots of steak and cheese. Overall I loved it here and the servers were super friendly and checked on us often. Next time I will try a different margarita... read more

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One of the best Mexican food around! The service is fast and efficient and the food is delicious. Highly recommended

So yummy! This is our local Mexican spot. Try the tequila crema chicken or shrimp enchiladas

Based off steak nachos. Got about 9 pieces of steak on my nachos . The guacamole was really good though. Nachos had more sour cream and guac than anything else one or two chips had a tablespoon of beans and barely had cheese . Maybe this place specializes in other food . Wouldn't go back for nachos . read more

Cocina Medina - Steak nachos - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

This is our go to Mexican place when we are in the Brentwood area. It is locally owned by a lovely family and the food is consistently delicious. Would highly recommend. read more

The food was fresh n tasty ..The service was right on point ... The restaurant is very clean n friendly

Probably the worst Mexican food I've ever had. The service is as garbage. The server made minimal efforts to take our order and make any contact. I ordered the veggie fajitas and the veggies tasted as they were frozen and quite gross tbh. I've never had a cauliflower, carrot, broccoli combo as the only veggies in a veggie fajitas plate. I gave it a try and I can honestly say I will never try that combo again. The salsa with the chips lacked any sort of flavor and the guac was blah ! After that experience I feel like they should have paid me to endure that horrible meal. If you want Mexican I would suggest Taco Bell over this place. Two thumbs down read more

started with the top shelf margarita that was made to perfection and definitely strong enough for only one to get a nice buzz. after going an entire week without eating meat, I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor and the grilled to perfection fajitas with the shrimp and steak not to mention those caramelized onions... I didn't even use the tortillas it was so well flavored and delicious! I'll be back. read more