If you are the Garner area, looking for some good food and service - this is a place you will want to check out. Upon walking in we were greeted and seated promptly, with chips and salsa provided before we could look at the menu fully. The tables were clean and the location was decorated with festive decor adding to the fun atmosphere. Everyone was friendly, smiling, and pleasant. The watier was wonderful! He made great suggestions and ensured we were taken care of without issue. When I told him about my allergies he made sure to understand and ensure what I would have wouldn't cause any issues for me. We decided on wings and fajitas for two. Our food came out hot, fresh, and delicious. We had NO complaints about anything. There was so much food, we had a good amount for leftovers! They have really good pricing as well for what you get. read more

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I came here while in the area and grabbed an early dinner. It wasn't busy so got seated right away and our server was attentive to our table very quickly. Can't remember the name of my meal but it came with 3 chicken enchiladas with enchilada sauce on top, rice and a salad with guacamole on it. It was also $2.75 small house margaritas on sale so I a few of them. Overall good food and experience , I would come again to try and catch their lunch special. read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - Chicken enchiladas with rice and salad - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Usually don't mind this place, however we tried their Torta Cubana. It was OK, I felt like it was missing something. Their fries I wasn't too crazy about, maybe it was the seasoning. I typically like their fajitas and quesadillas better. The food was ready to pick up when we got there. They're always quick with filling orders whether you eat there or do take out, which is good. read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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This was a cute place with comfy booths, vibrant decor & bold fun colors. We were there for lunch during the work week & it wasn't very busy. Service was friendly, however slow. It took a while to get our food. It came out one dish at a time instead of the whole table. Also, there was a Convenience Fee added on of about 3% that we weren't aware of until the bill arrived. In addition, there was a small discount if you paid the bill with cash. Note, there was plenty of available parking. We started with Tortilla Chips & Salsa, which were good. The salsa was spicy hot & the chips were nice & crispy. The other dishes were a Chile Relleno, a Cheese Enchilada & a Ground Beef Taco. Unfortunately all were bland. The Chile Relleno was tough. Both the Relleno & the Enchilada were made with a cheese I didn't care for & they needed more sauce & more cheese. Perhaps this was a one off. The menu was extensive with lots of items to chose from, next time I'll try some other dishes. read more

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My husband went to this establishment with his friend 2 weeks ago and had nice things to say about it. We decided to try it tonight for our date night and I got to say this place is amazing! The service was super fast and our waitress was amazing! I loved the vibe and the music that was in this restaurant. The salsa was homemade and great! And I usually hate salsa. When we were finished with our meal that came out super fast, the waitress asked if we wanted chips and salsa to go along with it to could it go container. I thought that was super sweet because now I can have a snack later with my leftovers. I will definitely be back! 10 out of 10. Highly recommend! read more

La Cocina is your typical Mexican spot. We dined in for lunch and the service was fun but the food was just okay. It is a quick option if you are in the Garner area. read more

Went with my daughter, her girlfriend and her daughter, and we all enjoyed our meals. Very tasty! Nice casual atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. In the area, check them out! read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - Pollo Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

We ordered Monther's Day meals, since my mom cant get out. 6 to go plates and everything was perfect, not 1 things was wrong with any plate. Service was great, easy to call in the order and ready when we arrived to get it! Very very happy!!! read more

Food is always good and plentiful. Price is good too for what you get. Service is fast at lunch. Located near White Oak theater read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - Beef tamale - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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I ordered the ACP Texano, very delicious!! Pleasant atmosphere and great service! Will return to this restaurant again! read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - ACP Texano which includes beef, chicken, shrimp, peppers, onions, and mushroom. The meal was very good, the service was excellent. - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

One of the best Mexican restaurants in Raleigh/Garner in my opinion. The waiter was very attentive and arrived at our table before we could sit down. He took our order efficiently and was back in less than 5 mins with piping hot food. I ate my food so fast because it was just so good. I ordered beef enchiladas and a chicken quesadilla. The only downside to the quesadilla is that the chicken could of been shredded a little finer but as far as taste and seasoning it was a 10/10! I will definitely be back before year end! read more

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My family LOVES this restaurant! We come here all the time. The food is always hot and fresh. The service is always kind and quick. The ambiance is amazing. We bring home pints of the salsa because it's so good! (@JustAshleyJo) read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - Alcohol Free Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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We always have a great time at this restaurant. Granted, many of our return visits are probably due to its proximity to the movie theater. However, it is still solid. The service is very attentive and helpful. The ambience is fairly typical for a Mexican restaurant... the patio is really nice. The Al Pastor Torta is really great as is the Quesabirria. Their French fries are sooo good. I didn't expect that. read more

We've tried this place twice and both times we are not impressed. First off I want to say the chicken is weird. My husband and I can't put her finger on it, but the texture is off. Both times we got fajitas and they were not seasoned at all. Literally no flavor with weird texture. We will not return. I do not recommend. also, they don't tell you when you walk in that their Internet is down and after they give you the bill, they say you have to use the ATM at the front and pay by cash only. Not sure if that was a scam or not. But they need to tell you when you walk in the door so you can make a decision whether or not you wanna eat there. read more

Was so excited to try our local neighborhood Mexican restaurant. The service we got was horrible and felt like the server was treating us different than other customers. From the moment we entered the place he was rushing us. The menu was big and we did not get enough time to order.he kept coming back every minute to ask us if we were ready. He did not come back to ask us if we needed anything else. He straight away came with the bill while we were still eating. Did not give us a chance to enjoy the food. I wanted to get one more drink and dessert but his behavior pissed me off. Never going back. They need to do better. Treat all your customer equal . Going back to mi Cancun and Mezcalito were we were treated better. read more

We ordered here for a large group of people in a short time frame and they went above and beyond expectations. Beef and chicken tacos were seasoned and cooked to perfection. I could really taste the fresh ingredients. Homemade chios and guacamole was to die for. But the true star of the show was Cervil. He was so kind and accommodating to our special requests. When we picked the food up he greeted us and made us feel like family! 10/10 would recommend and will be back as soon as possible! Delicous Mexican food! Oh, and ask for the hot salsa! read more

Says it's authentic Mexican restaurant there's nothing authentic about at all says mole ranchero there's no mole at all more like pure chile with water on top of the chicken chicken all burn as well One of worse "so call " Mexican restaurant read more

What first impressed me was the customer service followed by the impressive flavor of the dishes. As far as I am aware they do not have a way to order online. Therefore I called the restaurant and placed an order. The employee I talked to was clear, friendly, and thorough. She gave me a three digit number to use when picking up my order. When I arrived, I was greeted by the hostess. I relayed the number and she brought me my order and checked it for accuracy. This was much appreciated. The order was accurate, portions large, and items packaged well. I particularly liked the shrimp and chicken quesadilla. The proteins had excellent grill flavor and seasoning. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and would order from here again! read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - Burrito Mexicano, Chicken and shrimp quesadilla, churros, queso, salsa, and chips - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Do not waste your money! This has to be the worst meal that I have ever had in the Triangle. Where do I start? I ordered fish tacos which were described as seasoned grilled fish with Mexican slaw, avocado, and pineapple sauce - what I got was cubes of bland fish slapped on a grill, placed in two large stone-cold flour tortillas, with a Dixie cup of shredded cabbage and carrots mixed with mayo (no seaanjng), a bowl of cheap mayo - just nasty, flavorless, and unappetizing. The pineapple sauce - canned pineapple pureed in a blender. My mother odered chicken quesadillas which came with a side of black beans that tasted as if they came straight from a can to the microwave, to the table, and so salty they were not edible. The Texas Margarita was decorated nicely but was watery. Never again will I come back to this restaurant. The service was poor. Our waitress had such a nasty attitude and I had the pleasure of warching two staffers at the front (next to our table) groping each other. This is the first time I have been here in a long time and the last time. This place has gone straight downhill. I posted pictures of this God-awful meal. This dinner was so bad that my to-go box went straight to the trash. Never again. We should have gone to TGI Friday's or Chilli's. read more

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We here do I begin we have been coming here for years and for this one time we went it was not it and let just how low my expectations are for this place ; they took a very long time to serve us mind you it wasn't busy and it looked like a full staff secondly their "agua frescas" are not the real thing and we even had one drink that was fermented and expired lastly their food is so awful and does not represent what's on the menu literally food was so awful I didn't even finished it. Customer service overall was not it food was disgusting I don't recommend it at all read more

Good food with friendly staff. I've always enjoyed eating here. My go to is the Burro a La roqueta with carnitas.

Food always on point and super fast. Have been going here for over 13 years and very rarely a miss on culinary things. I understand the business and prices of commodities, but having the guest pay the credit card fees for the business versus if you pay cash is nonsense. Also charging for a to go box is getting ridiculous. read more

Good food and good drinks! Started a new job recently and my coworkers raved about this place. It's less than 5 minutes from my new job so I decided to check it out. I've been about 3 times so far and will return again and again. This location is in a small shopping center-esque area near White Oak (right near the movie theater). Parking can be limited at busy times since it's right beside another popular restaurant, but it's still available just not right out front. The service has always been quick and great. Salsa is amazing as well as the food. The drinks are also great as well. Last time I went we ordered a pitcher of frozen margaritas which I usually shy away from because I always feel like frozen drinks get extremely watered down quickly, but that was not the case. It was strong, but good! There menu is fairly large, but I love the variety. I've had tacos and a salad so far and have been pleased. The portions are great and the food is definitely fresh. I'd highly recommend if you're in the Garner or surrounding area! read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - Tommy's Salad - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

The food is amazing. The portions are so worth it. The service was great. Adina took care of us and she was very nice and helpful. There is a convenience fee when you pay with a card and thats the only downside. Will be back to try their lunch special! read more

Not sure about the current rating?? We have been going here for ages. Both to dine in and carry out. The food is always delicious and they have an incredibly large menu. The atmosphere is awesome and so is the customer service. Prices are very reasonable. Give them a try. You will be happy you did. read more

Yum and Yum! Quick fast service! Food came out promptly. Friendly servers, clean place, outdoor booth seating, LIVE MUSIC Friday night on the patio was a pleasant surprise. Fairly priced food items, minus a four piece shrimp taco for $9... super over priced there. I got a virgin mojito... delicious! I paired my drink with the whole fried Tilapia fish, but the sides could have been something more than rice and lettuce. Maybe a plantain pairing with more avocado. Family friendly environment. read more

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This is the second La Cocina restaurant I've been to (the first one being in Morrisville) and while both locations serve delicious emerald, this one is my preferred one because they have a live guitarist playing music! He was great and played lively tunes that filled the room with positive atmosphere which I really appreciated! Food wise I got the #23 combo with a beef burrito, rice, and chicken quesadilla. There was so much chicken in my quesadilla which was both awesome and overwhelm as I couldn't finish it even though I really wanted to Would definitely come again! read more

The shrimp taco salad was terrific. The service was quick and efficient and much appreciated after a 4 hour slog through holiday traffic.

Great Service and Great Food is what you get when you check in here. It is the Simple Truth: I placed an order and they brought my food to me within 2 minutes. How cool is that? I wanted Mexican food after I got off work and found this was the closest Mexican Restaurant to me according to Yelp. I don't think I have been to a faster restaurant in getting my order to me as fast as this restaurant did. It's dining out record for as far as eating out is concerned. Menu items ordered: I got there number 16 dinner combo. This includes chalupa, Chile Relleno and enchilada. It was delicious. In summary, I enjoyed visiting this restaurant. I highly recommend this Mexican restaurant to anyone. So, great food and great fast unbelievable service equals 5 stars from me. read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - Dinner Combination number 16: includes Chile Relleno, enchilada and chalupa - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

I have been here a few times. The food is honestly hit or miss. I can say the food sometimes is delicious other times it is alright. The waiters are always nice. Food tends to come our fast. They have gluten free options but could be cross contaminated. The horchata is delicious. They are usually busy. They clean the tables rather fast when customers leave! read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - (3) tacos with rice & beans - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Our waiter Paulino needs to learn some customer service skills. Not very friendly and just kinda tossed the check on the table.

Good for your typical Mexican restaurant. Plenty of options on the menu and the food comes to your table very very quickly. Servers are always making sure you have refills. You can sit inside or outside on a nice day. read more

Nice establishment, with pretty good service. Our food was pretty okay. I believe we went on an off day.

Love this place but service can be iffy. I always start my visit off with a bowl of queso to go with the chips and salsa they give you. Trust me, their queso is the absolute best!plus, extra queso can be used on your main dish. The quesadilla la cocina is a can't go wrong meal. A quesadilla stuffed with shrimp, chicken, and steak is the best of all the meat world. I like the combination number 9 which is a quesadilla and a taco with rice and beans. Mix that queso in with the rice and you've got a tasty side to your taco and quesadilla! The food here is extremely reasonably priced and is usually served quickly. Sometimes I have slow service here, most of the time it's wonderful! They do have a few other locations but this one is my go to! read more

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I came to the restaurant the week before during lunch with coworkers and we got really fast service with a great server and good food for a cheap price due to the lunch specials that were available until 3:00 pm. Since I was in the area again I decided to come back. The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with many other restaurants, a movie theater and other businesses. There is a large dining area with tables and booths inside of the business. Service was a little bit slower today with an empty restaurant compared to a super busy packed restaurant last week. Once we were seated our drink orders were taken and we were given chips and salsa. I ended up ordering the fried chimichanga with chicken which is served with beans and topped with guacamole, lettuce and sour cream. The chimichanga tasted like it could have been cooked a little bit longer because it was a little gummy. The beans and chips and salsa were ok. When I dined in last week I ordered the lunch special chicken chimichanga and it was served with beans and rice and only one chimichanga and was a little more than half the price and tasted way better. I am not sure if I would return to this restaurant but if I do it will definitely be during lunch time. read more

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I've been going to this restaurant for years & couldn't be more pleased with their food and service. THE BEST QUESO! I haven't had a meal or drink that I didn't enjoy and that speaks for itself. read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurante - Camarones Con Tocino - Mexican Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

This is a very welcoming place. There are a lot of options on the menu. I do prefer a menu with more pictures, but this one was sufficient. The food arrived in a flash. It was hot and the presentation was nice. Our waiter was extremely attentive and friendly. Overall, I'd return and try a new meal. read more

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Food was not the best. It appears the cook either does not know how to cook well or is rushing to get the food out fast.

Normally love but my whole fam got violent food poisoning after we had dinner there Sunday night rip :(

Went for dinner with a group of 14 people. Based on the collective feedback the service was good, the food was average. The biggest positive was huge portion sizes and delicious salsa. The negative were drinks costing$15.95 per person. Arrive early because by 5 pm on a Saturday the line to be seated was long. read more