This place used to be a lot better before the rebrand. The old setup had more personality, and the…read morenewer look feels a little more generic. It's not bad, it just lost some of what made it stand out. The food is still really solid though, which is why I keep coming back. The aguachile is one of the best things on the menu, super fresh with a good kick, and the tacos are consistently done right. Simple, clean, and you know what you're getting every time. It's a nice sit-down restaurant if you want to actually relax and eat instead of rushing through a meal. Service is usually solid even when it's busy. Fair warning, it gets packed after church and the wait can build up quick, so timing matters if you don't want to sit around. Not the same as it used to be, but still worth it for the food.

Tacos & Beer has definitely changed, and not for the better. The service was mediocre -- the person…read moretaking our order was very soft-spoken, hard to hear, and pretty short with us. The food was honestly a hard 5 out of 10. The beans and chips were very good, but that was the highlight. It was just my husband and me: I got one shredded beef taco with a side of beans, he got three tacos, and we had two drinks total. The bill came out to $33 and some change, which just didn't feel worth it for the quality. I really wish it lived up to the Tacos & Beer I remember. Even the ambiance wasn't as vibrant as it used to be.

Came here because I've been looking for a location close to me ever since they closed the one in…read moreHighland (which used to be my favorite place to go for quesabirria tacos and California burritos). And so happy to say that it's STILL so good. They haven't lost their charm one bit. I also got my parents into it and they loved their tacos. 10/10!!

Ordered their fish plate through delivery. IMO, quality of…read morefood not worth the price paid. The very best I can say is the food was MEH. Although the fish itself was moist, the coating was not particularly flavorful. It tasted like one of those boxed fish seasonings you get in the market and just bake. The beans and the rice were bland and lacked seasoning.

Perfect crunch and salsa was so delicious. The rice was so puffy and perfect taste and I can taste…read morethat the beans were made fresh. Honestly you have to try this with a cold Jamaica

Giving it a two star for the effort of taking my order and actually putting my food in the box…read moreother than that I can't believe that you work at a taco shop and you can't even assemble a taco correctly. I ordered the two taco combo plate. One taco was assembled with two taco shells with a remaining taco ingredients at the bottom of the plate and lots of juice from the chicken I'm assuming ..what a mess, so basically I got one taco with two taco shells and a chicken salad on the bottom. Do better guys!! So disappointing! Didn't even notice my food was like this until I got home of course to eat it.

Excellent service food is delicious! Seasoned perfectly cooked perfectly. I always get the same…read morerice and beans with hard tacos one chicken one beef. My daughter and granddaughter just came down Mother's Day. I wanted them to go there to eat with me. They ordered fajitas with shrimp, chicken and steak and it was also delicious.! !And the people are so nice in there. I'm so glad I found them. I'll always go there for good Mexican food, it is delicious!! Patricia Williams

I ordered takeout. The customer service was good. I…read moreordered 2 crispy beef tacos. A very simple item. While there was plenty of beef, there was absolutely no flavor. The tortilla not very crunchy and very little lettuce, cheese and tomato. The chips were stale and the salsa tasted like it came out of a can. I was very disappointed. This restaurant was definitely intended to accommodate the Caucasian demographic of which I am not. I am Mexican and definitely know what Mexican food should taste like. This isn't it! They should rename the restaurant or get cooks that make Mexican food the way it should be cooked. I was very disappointed. I will never go back. If you're Mexican do not come here! You'll be sadly disappointed.

La Cocina Grill continues to impress every time I stop in. The service is consistently great, with…read morefriendly and attentive staff who make you feel welcome without ever rushing you. The restaurant is always clean, and the atmosphere is comfortable with music playing at a good volume. It is a big improvement from the days when the music was blasting under the previous owners. The food is flavorful without relying on heavy spice. The chilaquiles are very good, the steak is cooked just right, and the Jamaica tastes fresh and homemade rather than coming from a powder. The black beans might be some of the best I have ever had, and they are consistently delicious every visit. La Cocina Grill is reliable, tasty, and well run. The combination of great service, clean surroundings, good food, and a friendly environment makes it one of the best spots to enjoy a meal in Banning

I recently decided to change my diet to a more healthy way of eating. I have been looking for vegan…read moreoptions and overall delicious cuisines. I didn't want to skimp on taste, or authentic flavors. This was our first time entering La Cocina Grill. We were immediately greeted by Janet, she was very warm and welcoming. As I often say, it's that first impression that does it for us. We were able to choose our own seating. Opened space seating with gorgeous art work on the walls. Wheel chair accessible, not crowded or confined. I normally enjoy chili that can burn your soul. However, what they lacked in heat, they far surpassed on flavor. Besides with my diet changes heat is not something I should be eating at this time :) So this restaurant was definitely what my body needed. {IMPORTANT} a semi hotter chili available upon request. My spouse enjoyed the vegetable omelet however, did not enjoy the French fries that came with it, would have rather had either Spanish rice or potatoes, the plate did include black beans which were super delicious. My spouse did truly enjoy the food tremendously. I ordered the spinach and mushroom vegetable enchilada plate which I too requested the black beans, it also included Spanish rice. Although, it was missing avocado slices, my personal favorite, and also a suggestion it would have been more amazing. I must state this dish did not lack in flavor, presentation and overall deliciousness. I will definitely will be ordering this dish again. Yes!, I promise it was that good. Opened Tuesday thru Sunday 10 am to 8 pm~ I learned they also feature a... Taco Tuesday, every Tuesday of course :) Wednesday is 30% off for seniors, and Thursday is Happy Hour all day. Thursdays Fajita night $14.95 I absolutely highly recommend you stop in and review it for yourself. I promise you wont be disappointed. COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF *****

Dinner was fabulous!…read more Sorry, I usually have a picture to share, but we were so hungry we forgot that part. We've been here a number of times, but today was especially good. The chips and salsa tasted yummy and fresh. We just had to have second basket! Me and the boyfriend shared the mixed fajitas. The flour tortillas were so light and perfect with it. Everything tasted so good. Next time we would just do the shrimp and steak. We just liked that combo the best. Giselle is always a sweet, hard working server and she takes great care of all the customers. Come by Fridays from 6-10p for Karaoke. It's a fun family night, my boyfriend hosts it!

HASTA LUEGO FRIJOLES, HOLA DORA's! Frijoles has been revamped into Dora's Mexican Grill and…read moreCantina. It's the same crew I believe from the previous iteration, just a new name and marketing campaign! The food is just as tasty as i remember. Beaumont and Banning locals love to visit for good eats and a baseball game! The signature beans at this restaurant are delicious! There's a learning curve happening at Dora's, new staff are joining the party and they're adjusting to their new surroundings. As a result, don't be surprised if they slightly mess up an order. One member of my party got the wrong item during dinner. Personally, I thought the restaurant was super hot. There's no AC and the door was closed so it felt extra warm. Thankfully, the service made up for this as the restaurant staff had excellent customer service. We were immediately acknowledged when we arrived and departed. I'll definitely return! Recommendations: Chicken Enchilada Plate w/ beans (of course).

Lupe took care of us, she fully explained the menu and made recommendations. I was looking the red…read morecarne con chile (pork beans and rice) and she said "if you like it spicy, we can only make the red one spicy" I said "yes spicy please). It was perfect spicy and hot. My beautiful wife had the crispy tacos plate which with three tacos. So she ordered two shredded beef and one chicken. It also came with rice and beans. The food is authentic Mexican food. The place is small but nice and clean. I will for sure stop again when passing through Banning.

Hidden gem. Carla was wonderful. Food and service was good. Will be back again. Yummyread more

Can I say how amazing the customer service is. Everyone was so attentive and welcoming. For me the…read moresalsa and the drinks really determine if I'm coming back or now. El Charro really hit on all three. I always love coming back here to this spot.

First time visiting this place. We were recommended by a local. We were not disappointed. Food was…read morevery flavorful at a reasonable price. Our servers were very nice and helpful. I will be returning when I'm in the area