Love eating here! menudo is the best, my two grandchildren love the hominy and soup so much! Green chili is how gramma makes it! Best North side Mexican food! read more

They need to improve on a lot of aspects. The customer service is terrible, I tried calling they never answered the phone. If you have a phone number on your website you would think a restaurant would appreciate takeout orders. But they didn't answer the phone. I would only suggest doing take out because the inside of restaurant is a dump. read more

This is one the OG Mexican restaurants in the Denver northwest / Sloan's Lake / Edgewater area. Consistently delicious! read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Big beef deluxe and a chicken smothered - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If you're looking for good, sloppy, cheesy Mexican food reasonably priced near Sloan's Lake, this is the place. It's not fine dining, but it's an excellent example of a friendly, comfortable place for good comfort food. In warmer weather, you can dine on the large patio out front. read more

Great food and prices ! Small family business that has a wide variety of options, I personally always get one of the combinations and a margarita. Highly recommend and it's a good place to practice Spanish if you're not native read more

This restaurant is very tasty, especially for breakfast! They have the best tasting eggs, hash browns, and bacon! In the photo are the Carne Asada tacos (FYI, I like my tacos plain, you can put whatever you want on them though) Definitely recommend!! read more

Food was great! Server was great and fast! Prices are maybe the best in Denver for Mexican cuisine. Highly recommend! Also, the pitcher of margarita is a killer deal! read more

Ordered vegetarian fajitas to-go tonight and really appreciate the gentleman and staff who took my order answering my questions about if their beans and rice are vegetarian (rice is, and if you get whole beans instead of refried, they are). And he checked if sour cream and cheese were okay with me. Which is reassuring because he understood dietary restrictions/preferences are important. And just a side note, how they put all the fixings of fajitas in the 2 boxes was great from a to-go order standpoint, lols. And of course lastly, they're great really classic fajitas I just finished enjoying. Thanks for being knowledgeable and a prompt, tasty dinner read more

LaCocinita is a neighborhood favorite! The Quality, the price and the flavor of food is always the Best around! The Service is fast and friendly! read more

I was a little disappointed with this place. The service was a little on the slower end, but I didn't mind it very much. I had some issues with the flavoring of the meat in the tacos. I found it to be flavorless. We asked for some hot sauce, but were given a bowl of salsa, that was very watery. I thought the avocado in the tacos and the beans given were nice additions, though. read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food and service are fine. They need to change the toilet seat in the men's restroom. It's one of those padded ones but the vinyl is coming off so there's no way they can clean it properly. Disgusting. read more

We picked up our food it was cold. We ordered green chili and salsa on the side and did not get it. Called them they said oh sorry we are busy do you want to come get salsa and green chili or I can give you 9 dollars back. No I spent over 42 dollars for hard cold burritos with no salsa for tacos and tostadas and green chili for the burritos I would like to come get salsa and green chili and the 9 dollars off for having to come back and get it. They refused and when I said all the food was cold her response was well we expect you to take it home and heat it up. Wow this is not the service I expect when I order to go. Very disappointed and will never go back. read more

Enjoyed the Chorizo hand held burrito this morning. Service was great and burrito was on point. Will definitely be coming back.

I had the best carne asada and it came with huge slices of lemon a roasted pepper another roasted sliced pepper guacamole rice beans and the steak was superbly seasoned and cooked Choice of corn or flour tortillas also plus you get the chips in and salsa to begin with read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Not too busy lunch time I can't believe I found this place is the best - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food is amazing and the service is the best they brought me my food fast I love this restaurant

So this establishment has been in here since I went to high school in this neighborhood- So it's ancient, but the food back then was much better- I'm not sure if its owners are new or it's the same family but the food was mediocre - Not sure if my review will have an impact because it's always busy regardless - I'm assuming because every time I come in it's on the weekend and early and they serve alcohol and it's a good place to nurture a hangover - Either way it's nice to see it still open after all these years - 7/15/19 Busy as use, we came here because of the location, but reassured not to come back - Although the staff was friendly the food was cold and not fresh - 99 Mexican food restaurants in Denver but this ain't one - read more

Great staff that works there! Always striving to please the customer. Offers a great meatless green chili that is so delicious. I hope this place stays open since the rumors keep stirring that it will be closing. All items are very tasty on their menu. HIghly recommended! read more

Delicious and affordable. The guac isn't my favorite but pretty much everything else is really good. read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Menu (6/2019) - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I had a great experience from the moment I walked in. The soda and chips were brought out right away. The service was amazing and so fast. I ordered 2 tacos, enchilada, and burrito. I can say without a doubt this is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Denver. I will definitely be coming back and brining family and friends. 10/10 recommend!! read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Cheese enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been coming here for a long time since I live right around the corner. It's a great place to grab a margarita and chow down on some tasty Mexican food. Service can be spotty at times, but it's not because the staff isn't friendly and trying their best. It's because coming on a peak time means they are packed full and they're busy. They are always welcoming, always smiling, working hard, and aiming to please. This used to be known for cheap cheap cheap food, but inflation has caught up a little so the prices have risen but they're still solidly in the reasonably cheap range. My go-to here is the #6 combo which comes with a relleno, tostada, taco, and enchilada, but I've tried and liked just about everything off the menu except for the breakfast. One basket of chips with salsa is complementary, but you can pay for more or order a side of guacamole and they'll bring you a second basket. This is a no-frills restaurant, so if you're coming looking for an out of this world Mexican extravaganza, you may be in the wrong place. Come here instead for simple good food and service. One thing about this place is that they don't take reservations and they don't have a wait list. Tables all full when you arrive? Hop in line. See a clean available table that you like? Jump on in when it's your turn and sit on down. This is a good thing since you get to choose where you'd like to sit instead of having a hostess seating you at a table you might not like. But do them a favor and wait until they've cleaned the table off. It's not easy wiping down a messy table without messing up someone's clothes if there are customers already seated. Parking is easy here for those driving. They have their own lot right out front, but if it's very busy, it's no problem to park on the street. You'll usually find a wide open spot right in front. One thing I do like is the payment system. They've upgraded to the square terminal which allows taps. That means you can use a contactless credit card, or if you're a payment geek like me whip out your Samsung Pay, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. You can choose to tip from one of the pre-selected percentages, use a custom amount, or give zero and leave cash on the table for the server. I like the "no think" pre-selected amounts since the beer and margarita does a number on my ability to add 2+2. For those looking for a party-type bar atmosphere this is probably not your place for that. It's a family restaurant and although they have a super small bar and offer an assortment of beers and margaritas, it's a food service place as the primary business. read more

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The menu has been pared down a bit. . . there used to be like 40 combos and now there's just 10 or so. I don't think I've ever gotten anything but rellenos so it doesn't bother me any. The rellenos are great but this place really sticks the landing on the ambiance. It's a love letter to the north Denver of yesteryear, still existing in small pockets but getting squeezed out by greedy developers building gaudy box buildings with creamsicle orange trim. Down the street there used to be a dive bar that now serves biscuits. I hope La Cocinita never changes; good food served at a fair price under the slightly too-bright light of a fluorescent bulb. Worn out vinyl seats in the booths, salty waitresses, a nice patio out front. Cold Pacifico. It's nearly perfect. read more

First, the food was really good and the patio looked inviting - however, we sat inside as it was extremely hot. Inside could have been cleaner and more inviting as far as ambience, but the food and margaritas were really good. Staff was adequate and friendly. Solid place for when you don't need the ambience - just good food at a pretty reasonable price. read more

The food was delicious I got the grilled fish tacos so good! Our server was so friendly!10/10 definitely recommend! read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Pescado o camaron - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food is amazing. This is our go to local Mexican food spot! Great prices and atmosphere, truly a neighborhood gem.

We came in on Cinco de Mayo for the first time. I think the first impression this place left was less than awesome, but I understand that it was cinco de mayo, so I'm happy to look past that. We waited in a line for about 15-20 mins before someone told us to sit down, which was weird, because there were a few tables opened. Turns out, it was free seating, no one from the staff just bothered to tell us that as people waited in line. I'm attributing this to the holiday. The outside was quaint and wonderful, we picked a seat and ordered. First up, we got the magaritas that came surprisingly quick, based on the night's traffic. Normally, magaritas tend to be too syrup-py, which screams mix, which typically ends in my disappointment. The strawberry magarita was great! not syrup-py at all and well balanced. Then we ordered dinner. I am a big fan of some good mexican food, but for some reason or the other, I went for the mexican hamburger, as it was shown as a featured item on their menu. My partner ordered one of the combination plates. We also got a quick starter of "guacamole salad", which was... interesting. It came before the main dishes and I wasn't quite fond of it. It seems fresh, along with a mix of various vegetables. I think guacamole doesn't have to be messed with, the outcome of the mix produced a weird texture, but good flavor. The food came out pretty quickly. The server was also pretty nice, as I think he knew we were a little irritated that we had to wait pointlessly. The mexican hamburger comes with a beef patty in a tortilla along with beans, it was also smothered (in green chile). I will have to be quite honest here and say I wasn't very impressed. Sauces are the key ingredient to mexican food (in my opinion), and I don't think this place quite delivered. The green chile was weak, there was no real punch of flavor or spice, which left me quite disappointed. The actual mexican hamburger was just okay. I think a dish like this NEEDS a good sauce to really stand out. My partner seemed to enjoyed the combination plate, it looked quite authentic and interesting. He recommends it. Overall, I don't think the food is quite up there in terms of mexican food in the area, but it has some pretty amazing magaritas. Come on a nice sunny day, grab a magarita and enjoy their beautiful patio. read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A north Denver classic - sweet family owned place - good mex/American menu. Prices are reasonable.

Decent food, although Mexican in Colorado is nowhere near Texas quality. Weakest link at Cocinita is the service. I think the staff would be happy whether or not anyone ever came in at all; this is really apparent when the restaurant gets busy. My food has come out semi cold once, so I question the preparation. Prices are low, so it evens out. To sum it up, it's better than most of the Colorado-Mex places in town, but not necessarily worth going out of your way to plan a visit. read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - I believe this was number 6 - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Pretty decent place. Not overly new or fancy but it is easy to drive past this place thinking you'll find something better. Mistake! Don't sleep on this hidden highlands gem. Outdoor seating with umbrellas for this hot days. Fair amount of tables so feel free to bring that large group for lunch or dinner. Street parking is available. The lot itself fits seven or so cars but is rarely filled with more than two at any one time. Large dining room with several wall booths and center tables. No ornate or frilly but the food more than makes up for the lack of spectacular decor. Missed breakfast so have to remember to come back and sample the menu. Tad pricer than other local spots but I have a feeling the portions go above and beyond. Our burritos were well filled and our plates piled high with rice and beans. The complimentary table chips were delicious. Not just the general yellow and tasteless variety you often see. Table salsa too, flavor depth and heat but nothing too overwhelming. Greet portions. Great price. Quick and friendly service. We will certainly be back after a run around Sloan's Lake! read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Breakfast Menu (Served 9-11 AM ONLY) - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So my mom tells me way back in the day, when she was young this place was a dairy. I'm glad the dairy closed and La Cocinita is there instead! I love this place. For one, I love how cheap it is!! No joke two people can eat here for under $20 if you aren't drinking booze. But if you are drinking booze, the margs are cheap and tasty. The chips are usually fresh, like just out of the fryer and the salsa is homemade and spicy. My favorite is the tamale plate for $5 and that is two tamales w rice and beans. I think my mouth is starting to water... CON: The service is bad. And its seat your self, so there could likely be someone who comes in after you've been sitting and waiting to be served and they get service before you. read more

There is just something about the classic Mexican dishes that bring comfort to the soul. And eating that in a bit of a dive is even better. The chips and salsa were served warm and the salsa was very good. The chili relleno plate was good and hit the spot. Not a lot of spice in either the green chili or the chili itself. I would bet the chili was from a can. I opted for the soft chili relleno so it was really more of an omelet with chili and cheese. The beans were more of a whole bean pinto situation which I enjoy. The rice was not the best rice I've had in a Mexican restaurant but not the worst either. The service was very fast and very friendly. My whole tab was $7 so you can't beat that. read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Soft chili relleno plate. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I really enjoyed this place. It is a small neighborhood place, that feels like a family run joint. The staff was super nice, and the food was very good. They are known for their green chile, which I had on my Tamale, and it was great. Portions were good, and the prices were low. I will for sure be going back! read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Combo - enchilada, taco, smothered tamale - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped here just on a whim. You get a decent amount of food for the price. I got the #9 which comes with a taquito, Chile relano, a tamale, cheese enchilada and beans with rice. All that for $8.75! For a quick bite I would recommend this place. If you want something better than Taco Bell, this is your place. read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a no frills Mexican restaurant with some pretty great food! Good for kids and groups. We went here for a quick dinner after being out all day and was pleasantly surprised. Everyone seemed to like their food ok! I got the Tacos Al Carbon and was happy with how they turned out even though the tortillas really didn't hold up and got soggy fast. Might not be a destination location, but decent food! read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Very good, approachable Mexican-American food is served here. It's definitely a locals spot for the gringo that wants to try popular Mexican food from the 80s. Don't get me wrong, the options are good quality, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a chimichanga in a Mexican neighborhood restaurant. What impressed me the most was their attention to cleanliness. Smack dab in the middle of their patio stands a sanitation station that brings comfort to those that need that assurance. Food recommendations include the Sampler Plate, Grilled Chicken Entree, Mexican Steak, and the Cocinita Nachos. They all taste super fresh and that's not easy to do with taquitos (sampler plate). La Cocinita is a solid option for Mexican-American comfort food. Get it... read more

The food is delicious but the service needs improvement. The carnitas is so delicious with the green chili. Order a pitcher of the gold margaritas and sit outside and enjoy the Colorado weather. Highly recommended! read more

We ordered takeout from La Cocinita after spending over 30 minutes "googling" best authentic Mexican restaurants near me. We had a very specific craving and wanted to make sure we were making the right choice. La Cocinita is THE BEST! Their chicken enchiladas are awesome and filling. The smothered pork and bean burrito is an absolute steal. We only photographed the carne asada at a because we scarfed down the other food too quickly and realized we needed to share this for others to see in the neighborhood. The service was great as well. Had no problem accommodating my girlfriends dairy allergy. Definitely taking all the right steps to be COVID safe. We'll be back soon!! read more

La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place was ok. I was a little underwhelmed overall but the prices are very affordable. Service was just ok. The booth we were in was not so comfy as I felt the cushions were sunk in and made for someone 4' tall. We had a nacho app that was good enough to finish off! My shrimp fajitas were good but were more warm than hot which was disappointing. Can't beat $5 margaritas! Overall this place gets 5 stars for value. There are just a lot of great Mexican restaurants in Denver. I can think of several better than this place thus the 3 Stars. read more

Love this place!! Such good quality food for amazingly affordable prices & great service! Also is such a home like vibe inside, you can tell they take pride in their food! read more

So disappointed. The grilled chicken dinner has been our favorite for years but now it's smothered in a very greasy green chili sauce. Made us sick. Hope they go back to the original recipe. read more

I asked for a burrito to not be smothered because it was to go. I was expecting meat, Pico sour cream and guac inside of a tortilla with meat and cheese. Because that's what a burrito is. I got a tortilla filled with greasy slop they call shredded beef that was SMOTHERED with guac and tomatoes and sour cream with some lettuce next to it. I wanted something easy to eat on the go and I ended up with the worst plate of food I've ever been served and it was an absolute mess. read more