Hubby and I decided to try Cocina Familia Mendoza at Ashlan and Cedar, right next to Savemart. We went on Saturday. We got 2 of their daily specials, the chorizo bean dip and the bean tostada. We also got a shrimp taco and carnitas quesadilla. Everything was fresh and delicious including the salsas. Today we saw a post for an extra special, 16 ounce pozole verde for $5. I know it's 100°, but couldn't pass trying it. We also got a chile verde burrito. Both were very good and the pozole was an unbelievable deal. And yes, it came with all the fixings for that price. We talked to one of the owners both times. He was very friendly and recognized us immediately when we walked in today. It's a small business I'd recommend giving a try. read more

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-Nice Decor -Beans & Chips & Salsa -Has cumbia music in the background -Friendly and Nice, greeted us upon entering. -The rice was not my favorite but overall the meal was great. read more

Cocina Village - Breakfast Menu - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

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Everything I've tried is average. Not terrible but not the best I've had. The service is always on point and it's so easy to just come in eat and leave- it's speedy and never packed the times I have gone. The Chips are Casera style so very thick and crunchy. They accompany them with a small bowl of beans which is a nice touch. Their table salsa is mild so I can stomach it. I've tried the pollo ala plancha (grilled chicken plate) fajitas, sopes and Camerones al mojo de ajo ( garlic shrimp). The best for me was the asada sope. The rest were on the bland side. Beans and rice are okay. I think they just need to do better when seasoning and flavoring their dishes. read more

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Been here twice and both times left so unsatisfied. First time ordered pozole and quite frankly the worst I've ever had. Super strong and pungent cinnamon-like flavor. Very unpleasant. Second time had Chile Colorado. Sauce was very loose, watery, and heavy on tomato. Which makes it more acidic than anything. Lacked depth and flavor. Service has always been good. Clean restaurant. Food is just very underwhelming. read more

Just OK. Came here because of the great reviews on Yelp! Came in on a Sunday for dinner and we were the only party in there. The vibe was very nice. Super clean. Our waitress was SO NICE and food came out fairly quickly. The meal comes with complimentary chips and salsa and refried beans. Pretty tasty appetizer considering it was free. However, my main entree wasn't as good as I was hoping. I got their 3 taco combo and opted for pastor for my meat. It was mid! The presentation was nice. The meat was a bit too salty for my liking and I thought the rice and beans were just OK. If you want good tacos, I'd suggest going to a taco truck or a different spot. I think my whole party was underwhelmed by the food unfortunately. read more

Cocina Village - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

The food is delicious! I could eat just their beans and be happy! I always test a new-to-me Mexican restaurant with their Nachos. The Asada Nachos were wonderful! And a mango margarita for good measure! The service was quick and done with a friendly smile. Clean and authentic atmosphere! I will be back! read more

Cocina Village - Asada Nachos and Mango Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

What could improve? That is the question of the day. Well, let me begin. The food was incredible.........ly mid. If you love watered down, Caucasian Mexican cuisine, this place is just for you. I ordered the 2 item combo (enchilada & a crunchy taco). The enchilada was good, but it was very small. The crunchy taco was actually smaller than a Taco Bell one. The rice was a solid 0/10. I'm baffled because I didn't think screwing up rice was possible. If you are a cumin fan, then this rice is just for you! Absolute overkill. The beans were fire though, not gonna lie. The service was okay. There were only 2 other people eating inside and they still never really checked on us or offered to go boxes when we were clearly done. Bill came out to $63. 2 "lunch special " plates, 1 drink and 1 kids meal. Take your money and spend it somewhere else. read more

I ordered the Steak Molcajete.. it doesn't appear to be in a stone bowl. I'm used to Molcajetes to be boiling hot, as seen in the photo, the panela cheese didn't even melt. It was very soupy, and had underwhelming flavor. My party came on a Sunday around 6pm, we were the only ones dining. Despite the good service, and attentive waitress, won't be returning... due to the mediocre food. read more

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The food and service were great! The Chile Rellanos and enchiladas were really good. Nice and clean! read more

Cocina Village - Great margaritas! - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

The staff is so warm and kind! I love coming here and do often with my family! I've ordered various things and never had a bad meal. My favorite is the taco salad the meat is crunchy and tasty and the toppings are fresh! Also another awesome thing is this restaurant is super clean!! read more

Cocina Village - Taco Salad Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

The food, as usual, was delicious and the service is always friendly and quick. Starting with the complimentary chips, salsa, and a unique touch of refried beans topped with cheese. See the enclosed photos. My sopes de carnitas, with beans and rice were cooked perfectly and my wife enjoyed her al pastor street tacos. read more

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Nice atmosphere, excellent service and fabulous food! I visited on a Tuesday evening and there was plenty of seating. I ordered the carnitas and loved my dish. The only thing I would have passed on were the chips. Fresno has a lot of good Mexican and I would put this place at the top of my list. I will definitely be back! read more

My go to spot in Fresno. Homemade tasty traditional Mexican cuisine with some kid friendly options (read:French fries). The asada and fajita dishes are probably the best things. read more

We went here for the first time today even though we've been in this center many times. We had breakfast and everything was on point. Great food and the beans were amazing. We will definitely be back sometime for lunch or dinner, now that we know about this place. Very nice ambiance and very friendly place. read more

My new favorite Mexican restaurant! The food is fantastic. So many places serve Tex-Mex, but this is so much better. Finally, a restaurant that uses spices and seasonings! I got carry out for dinner, and the aromas filled my car on the drive home - we got the chile verde wet burrito, the sliced chimichanga, four crispy tacos, and chips with guacamole. I would give Cocina Village more than five stars if it were possible. read more

Food was dry; classic breakfast burrito, Not!! Skimming on the complementary chips, we were six at the table; chips was good for two people! Not a good first impression! Service is very mediocre!! read more

This is a very cute small restaurant that feels like a home inside. The food here is alright in my opinion, not the best but not the worst. I only say this because the main dishes definitely taste of a lot of cumin and salt and was a bit overwhelming to me the more bites I took. Our sides/appetizers were great though and the service was fast and friendly here. read more

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On the second stop today of our michelada taco tour, we visited Cocina Village. We sat outside on the patio. I really enjoyed their micheladas. It was very light and had a tangy lime flavor. The mini tacos were okay. It was $7.99 for 3 mini tacos. I ordered the shredded beef and the shredded chicken. The shredded beef was a little dry. The shredded chicken didn't have a whole ton of flavor, but it was good. The chips and salsa are good and the michelada was good. The bathroom is clean and ambiance is cute. read more

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The food is so delicious. Everyone I have brought here loves what they get too. It's a little pricey but I'll pay it. Just wish they didn't charge for more salsa. read more

Second Visit, did not take photos. I ordered a beef chimichanga, that was very good. My sister got menudo again, she added additional oregano. The tacos were a under-seasoned to my taste, but with tapatio it was okay. We sat in the back area this time near a window, super chill spot, servers so far have been friendly and attentive, although this time my bill was incorrect, charged for 4 drinks with 3 ordered. read more

Cocina Village - Menudo + Chicken Verde Wet Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

The server , Jesus, was very kind and capable. The food was delicious and plenty of it. We will return!

My first time coming here and I was impressed. The setting is small but cute. Has maybe about 7 tables. I started out with a michilada which was to my likings. 10/10. They also bring out salsa, beans, and chips as the appetizer. All very delicious. I ordered the mixto morcajete with the beans and rice on the side (normally comes in the morcajete); the sauce was phenomenal! It was boiling hot and so fresh. Took awhile to eat as it was super hot. My husband ordered the shrimp morcajete, he loved the sauce too. The veggies needed to be a little more cooked in his opinion or even chard veggies. We will definitely be coming here again. read more

Cocina Village - Shrimp Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

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Food was okay but I doubt I'll be back. Salsa had 0 spice to it even when I ask for the hottest they had. Michelada wasn't that great imo but other's might think otherwise. Everyone else thought their food was okay as well but nothing was amazing. read more

I'm not sure how this restaurant has such a great review rating! I use yelp to decide which places to go to and this time it let me down! Unfortunately, nothing about this place deserved more stars. I guess the mini tacos were good, but that's it! MINI TACOS 3 STARS My son had the mini tacos and said it was the best from this restaurant. CHIPS, BEANS & SALSA 2 STARS I'm fine with restaurants charging me extra for things if they TELL ME! However, no one said a thing as I ordered my food and also when I asked for refills! We were waiting a while for our order so we can finished the chips salsa and bean dip. We asked for more and asked for 2 salsas because we figured the foos will be coming out and we need it for our food. EVERYTHING had an extra charge. $1 for salsa, $1 for bean dip $1 for chips. I wish someone would of let us know! WET BURRITO 2 STARS Wasn't really good, had some ingredient in it I didn't like. Smaller than most other restaurants burritos. Also, they up charged us for the burrito as well! I asked for the burrito that's wet and they charged me $2 for both burritos without mentioning it. We couldn't taste the red sauce, and although it covered the burrito, it had no taste because it was very watery thin! Also it came out cold! Yuck! So I had them take it back to microwave it. Which it took a long time to get the server. Also it took a long time after to get extra salsa that I needed to use for the now microwaved burrito GUACAMOLE 1 STAR I did not mind the price of $3.49 for the small amount of guacamole, however, the guacamole was MAINLY ONION!!! and TOMATO & chunky with BARELY any avocado. I would say that they used 1-2 teaspoons of the avocado. Which the server said it's because there is a shortage of avocados. We were very disappointed after visiting here and would NEVER come here again! It's a shame because my family and I like to eat Mexican food a few times a week! Was hoping this would be our new spot, but no! I better keep searching! read more

We keep on coming back to this place because of the flavor of the food. it's very tasty and delicious. The service is great too. The only thing I do not like is the water. Everything else it is so delicious. Give them a try. You won't get disappointed. read more

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Food is absolutely delicious. We've eaten at Sabor for years and it's always amazing. Never had a bad meal there. Service is outstanding -- the wait staff is friendly very attentive to our needs. Finally the ambiance is excellent. They should get eleven or twelve stars! Absolutely one of Fresno's finest places to dine. read more

Our party of 2 walked in at about 7:00 pm on a Saturday evening. There was only one other table with customers so it was pretty much a guarantee that we would not be forgotten about. We ordered a beer and I got a glass of Chardonnay (thanks for the recommendation Nicola). They immediately served us warmed chips with salsa and refried beans. The refried beans were a nice touch since most Mexican restaurants do not provide them. We ordered a chile verde plate and a chile verde wet burrito. I personally got the plate since I follow a Keto/low carb diet and I intended on eating the meat only. It came with rice and beans and a few flour tortillas. I took about 2 bites of the rice just to taste and it was on point as far as seasoning and texture goes. The beans had good flavor with a little bit of kick to them. The chile verde was delicious. It had great flavor, bite size chunks and it was moist. My dude had the wet burrito. He was starving and felt that it was more than satisfying. The wet burrito had beans, rice, cheese and sour cream inside. The service was wonderful. We really could not have asked for a better experience. The waitress and another waiter tended to us and constantly checked in with us to see that everything was fine. The last 15 min of our stay lead to a larger party entering and another large family. It was getting progressively busy but still our service was great. The value for the meal was outstanding. We both agreed we would come back. The best thing is my dude said he did not experience any heartburn which he tends to get from Mexican food. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Great food and fast service! Awesome people and the place is very clean thank you to this awesome staff for having me!

Wow! This place is BEYOND AMAZING! I've been wanting to try this place and so glad we did. Went on a Thursday evening around 6pm it's a small cute open space, very clean and I love the interior design they had the a Christmas theme going right now and it fits right in and I love the Christmas songs that was playing it had a Spanish twist to it it was beautiful. I like the layout of the menu it's beautiful and organized and so many options to choose from. We came in and was greeted by our server Alex, he was very nice and we were told he could sit where ever we wanted. He brought us the complimentary chips and salsa as well as a bean dip. All very good, the tortilla chips were thick and very good. The salsa had a good spice to it and I loved how they included the bean dip not many places give complimentary bean dip. We also got a corona michelada, it was DELICIOUS!!! They actually had peppers in there. The only disappointment I had with this drink was... it wasn't filled to the rim! My bf and I agreed it was really good. My bf ordered the posole it was so full of flavor the meat was cooked perfectly and the flour tortillas was hot, fresh and perfect. I ordered the 2 combo plate. I chose the sope and enchilada both in carne asada. The food was perfect no complaints. They meat was cooked well and very good. The rice was delicious as well as the beans. For dessert we tried the chocoflan. The chocolate cake was moist, the flan was good but I wish it could have been alittle sweeter, the strawberry topping definitely complimented the chocolate. I love this place. I would highly recommend this place. The food was delicious and the presentation of the plates was great and service was wonderful, they are very attentive. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the food on their menu. read more

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We have come here multiple time since we enjoy the food but after today I will not be returning due to the owner. It is not family friendly. I needed to quickly change my 4 month olds diaper and I asked if they had changing table and I was told no. They had just opened and no other customers were in the restaurant. I decided to just change him using the booth seating. Once I paid the server told me "the owner said you changing the baby here was unacceptable." As a restaurant owner you should do your best to accommodate to families as well. It upset me as well because she could have told me herself instead of standing at the kitchen and sending the server who obviously looked embarrassed relaying the message. I should have responded with "well tell her to not be shy and tell me herself so I can say don't be cheap and add a changing table in the restroom" but I kindly responded with "okay, I'm sorry" read more

It was okay. I can't explain it, but half the food at the table was bland and the other half had some flavor. The breakfast burrito and serving of asada fries were small for the price. Maybe it's just an inflation thing? Staff was nice. read more

Cocina Village - Split a breakfast burrito and asada fries with a friend. Wasn't very filling. - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

Food is kind of bland in my opinion the service has always been good. I just wish they wouldn't charge for everything that should be given as a side: lemon. Salsa ? I thought it was a given taco trucks and other places give you these things why can't a restaurant? Lost my business because of this. read more

Wow I've missed out all this time?! Always saw it, but never thought about coming here. Husband was craving for a burrito and said let's go here. I got the 5 asada tacos and I'll have to say they know how to cook their asada! These are the best asada tacos I've ever had. The meat is so flavorful. Cooked perfectly, not overly dry. It had salsa already in it, onions and cilantro. On the side they give you some grilled onions you can put on your tacos. Delicious! My husband got the wet burrito, and he enjoyed it. Great size and very filling. Great sauce on the outside and topped with melted cheese on top. The co worker got the cocina burrito and it was a win for him. He loved the burrito. He's a pretty big guy and that burrito was enough for him. He said he will be coming back. We both ordered horchata and it was great! Refreshing for this hot weather! The place is very neat and clean. The service was good and I can't wait for our next visit. read more

Cocina Village - asada tacos, wet burrito, and Cocina burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

I've only been here twice, but it's my new favorite restaurant. I frequent this area so I saw it being built before it opened. I honestly did not expect much until I saw photos and heard it was good from word of mouth of people I trust. This is a family owned business and it definitely has all the charm and friendly service of one. On my first visit a very large group eating dinner and our waiter encouraged us to put in our food order ASAP so we wouldn't have an extended wait for our food which I found thoughtful. I love their chips and bean dip! Not all tortilla chips are created equal and all restaurants do them differently, but they have some of my favorite ever. They are on the thicker side, but by no means more difficult to eat or heavy feeling. Just perfectly fried. I think the thicker tortilla chips pair perfectly with the accompanying bean dip. On both visits I ordered the Chicken Molcajete because it's just that good. I really do need to try something else though because everything I've seen brought out looks delicious. Their Molcajetes are truly a special dining experience. Unless you're super hungry, you'll get two meals out of it if you don't wind up sharing it. I was told by our waiter that it's even better the next day as leftovers. A molcajete is basically a stone mortar and pestle without the pestle. It is heated up to either 400 or 500 degress (I forget what our waiter told us) and then packed with rice and beans and for my lack of better words, other flavorings. It's served with tortillas and comes out bubbling so careful not to burn yourself! Definitely ask for a little plate to scoop some on to cool down because you'll want to dig in as soon as possible, but not burn your mouth. read more

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Went there for the first time yesterday and enjoyed the chill atmosphere. I had the shredded beef crispy taco and my kid had the soft taco carne asada combo. Both with soft drinks. Overall the food was delish! The meat, the beans, the rice and the spices all excellent! Overall, service was prompt and attentive. I really liked the quality of the food, it felt above the fast casual stuff, a little more towards the fancier end. I do have some suggestions that I feel would improve the experience. First, the chips need to be replaced. Thinner and more authentic. The standard salsa was great along with the hotter salsa I asked for, but those chips felt like store bought cheap stuff. Also, the crispy taco was a premade crispy taco shell, think Ortega shells you buy at Wal-Mart. These small shortcuts by the restaurant took away from what was otherwise, high quality food presented very well. Another suggestion, add some low volume music in the background to liven up the atmosphere a bit. The last miss for me was the price. My bill, for two combination plates and two soft drinks was $65. That's almost unacceptable. Anyway, give them a try if you want to try some flavorful food! read more

First the atmosphere is a zero. The wait staff less than a zero. Basically it's a shit hole that needs to be flushed How can any restaurant charge $45.00 for a chile Verde burrito! I asked for extra meat, sour cream and guacamole! There was no extra meat the burrito when cut open looked like baby diaper with crap. Needless to say I had no choice but to box it up. I considered giving to a homeless individual but decided why have him eat toilet refuge. The server was intelligently challenged and a liar! I was charged for three laser cut avocados that I did not order but she insisted I did. To this date the only worst meal I've eaten in Fresno was at Prime 13 which is a double flush! I wonder if the owner eats at his own restaurant or goes to Sal's which is far superior to his septic tank This is my option based on my experience others may not agree! Oh more thing my friend order the fish tacos. They resembled dry tampons of course stingless read more

The ambiance of this restaurant is relaxing. It's very clean and quaint. You feel as though you're sitting on a patio nestled in between some bright spanish villas. Chips, salsa, bean dip with cheese is served as you wait. The service was quick and attentive. I had a combo with a taco and sopa. If you like crunchy tacos they fry the shredded meat inside the shell which makes it very crunchy! No soggy tacos here! Yay!! The sopa Al Pastor was spectacular! Tender and flavorful; an absolute TRY! I did try on my servers recommendation. The beans and rice were good but I really want to give it a few more tries before I formulate a strong opinion. Can't wait to explore the rest of the menu. Update- They have earned all 5 stars! Chicken Molcajete AMAZING! I went for a quick bite after work and tried this due to my servers previous recommendation. SO TASTY!! It is a bit spicy so if you don't like spicy this may not be for you! Easily one of may favorite dishes in Fresno now! read more

Cocina Village - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

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3 of us went to lunch here for the first time . We will all be back! Claudia our server, was so pleasant and recommended a few house specialties. We had the Chili Verde plate with tortillas beans and rice and we tried 2 different Chili Rellenos ( one with their green sauce and one with the red ) both sauces were very tasty. When my friends were done ... all that was left was the pepper stems ( They say a clean plate is a standing ovation for a chef) They served a Complimentary basket with roasted salsa, crispy chips and a small bowl of delicious refried beans as a dip. Plus we ordered some guacamole dip too. All in all we were very satisfied. The Meal portions were generous and we took some Chili Verde home for later. read more

Food was great and the service was top notch, had the albóndigas and it hit the spot, went for lunch and it was nice, was able to carry a conversation read more

What a treat Cocina Village is. First of all, the chips are exceptional and they come with beans on the side. Nice touch! I ordered the Molcajete, something I never had before, and I eat a lot of Mexican food. It was delicious- a steaming hot stew of meat, peppers, avocado, cheese and more. My wife ordered Sopes, (al pastor and carnitas- she preferred the al pastor) her go-to Mexican dish. They were fantastic. All the servers were masked up and they were seating people at every other table. I can't wait to go back . read more

Cocina Village - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California