Our first visit in a couple of years, and this has been my favorite Mexican restaurant on 30A for the last ten years, so I was a bit nervous when we walked in and they had changed their decor and their menu. We asked the waiter, Jacob, about the changes and he explained that it was under the same ownership but that the owners had decided to "step up their game" and offer a higher end menu... and to that end had hired a new chef, and had just started offering the new menu about 10 days ago. Queue more nervousness on my part, but boy were we pleasantly surprised! Everything we had was excellent. I had barbacoa(kind of a Mexican tender pot roast style brisket) enchiladas, and my wife had roasted Brussel sprouts and a traditional beef taco. My in-laws had brisket tacos and the best charro beans I've ever tasted (sides are large enough to share, and so they did!). I highly recommend this place and I highly recommend asking for Jacob. He will make good recommendations and treat you right. read more

We've been here multiple times while visiting the Seacrest area. We have never had a bad experience. Pineapple margaritas, chips and guac and salsa are amazing. Hector our server was fabulous. We received outstanding service. read more

We have eaten here every year for the past five years and sadly this will be our last. The food was terrible. The fajitas were in a strange sauce and the chips were stale. So disappointed in how this place has gone down hill. read more

Loved the place. Wasn't sure going in...but had a killer dinner last night and lunch today. Great bartenders and the food was on target. We could have split every order. Lots of food and margaritas . Great break for lunch from the beach. Rode the tram to beach and back. Can recommend it to my homies from Memphis. read more

While I had a good experience with the burrito bowl, my experience with the fajitas was not so great. The chicken came out and was very undercooked and the veggies were burned to the point where I could not tell the different kinds apart due to how black they all were. I don't even know why the chef sent those out, but I was not pleased. Another thing that I was not please with was the chips. They were too soft and had no crunch at all. I would recommend the burrito bowl, but definitely not the fajitas! read more

Gross. Spicy queso was just queso with taco seasoning and old bay spice mixed in. The meat in the tacos and enchiladas had no seasoning. The enchiladas were also doused in a really gross, unidentifiable, thick red sauce. The black beans and rice were impossibly bland. Margarita had no alcohol in it. The bill was outrageous. Just woke up at 2 am with heartburn and a burning desire to write this negative review. Avoid, avoid, avoid. read more

This review is based on our group's visit on 7/23/09. Nice atmosphere, seating could be improved (our group of 5 was crammed at table for 4), salsa could be improved, but other food was delicious. The main reason for the low review was the horrendous service we received: waitress gruff from the start, slow for refills, admittedly made error on part of order, but argued with our ENTIRE group about another error. The worst part of our experience was the fact that the manager appeared to notice that we had a problem, but she didn't seem to care/avoided us. read more

The food was great! Service was great! A bit over priced but compared to some of the other over priced places on the beach not bad. Ask for Dean! read more

Ate here on our vacation and was mildly dissapointed in the food quality. I had the Lime Tuna and was shocked when I realized the porition of food I got for $22.00, the economy is too bad these days to put such a high price on such a skimpy amount of food. Needless to say... I have had way better for the price. read more

Food poisoning. We went to La Cocina over Memorial Day weekend, 3 of us ordered carnitas tacos and got sick. The rest of our party were fine. No, it wasn't what we ate before of after. Great location, slow service, great margaritas, food not to our liking, not only for the food poisoning, it's just bad tex mex. If you go, stick to the bar and bring a bag of Doritos. Ps. Must say our server was super friendly. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE George, who owns the place has been in touch with me. He has kindly asked me to amend my review (I removed all caps on the first line) and offered to refund our money. I really don't care much about a refund but that shows he cares and has tried to make things better. I have to say that the place was packed and waited a bit for a table, so probably our case was rare. Public apology for the Doritos comment, that was a bit harsh. read more

This is no fast food Mexican joint! I have never had a Hamburger in a Mexican Restaurant but oh wow!! The Queso Burger with guacamole and bacon was like nothing I have ever tasted. Fresh, spicy and just plain delicious. The Salsa was also remarkable, just the right amount of Cilantro and garlic. Next to El Tapatio in Tallahassee these are the two best Salsas I have ever had. Hector, my waiter was excellent. However, the music was just too weird... some kind of Techno-Latin ruckus! Take your time and enjoy this place and then it's siesta time!!! read more

Great atmosphere. Delicious, unique menu. Carmen was excellent.

Had a wonderful experience with our server, James. The chicken nachos were the best I have ever had in my life. The last chip had as much chicken and cheese as the first. Excellent service, excellent food, well worth the wait. Nice bar area to have a drink while you wait for a table. Family friendly environment. Don't miss this place! read more

chips and salsa delish! James did a fantastic job as our server

Great food and drinks! The only downfall was we had an over an hour wait and ended up having to eat in the bar area. The blackened fish was amazing with a spicy twist. Chips and salsa was also a favorite! Just wish we would have been seated to the timeframe they gave us in the restaurant section vs. the bar area. read more

We had our rehearsal/welcome lunch at La Cocina. They easily accommodated over 40 of our wedding guest. The food was fresh and DELICIOUS, especially the brownies! We also loved the margaritas! The presentation and decorations were wonderful! Our guest had a wonderful time! The service was exceptional! Thank you for making our wedding week memorable! read more

Not too good. We were there June 2013. The food was not tasty - I did not finish my fish taco's - as they were really "fishy" tasting. The other guests in our party had similar problems - We got there 45 mins before they closed for the evening. Perhaps they had lost enthusiasm for good quality food by that point in the day. The price for the food was way over the top - $117 for 4 adults and 2 kids. I can get much better food for 1/3 of that price at dozen's of places in the ATL. I understand it's the beach etc etc. But I will not be returning here and would suggest elsewhere to others. Mike read more

Horribly expensive unauthentic Mexican food. The chicken in my burrito was dry and tasted like it came out of a can and the rice was hard. Plus they added 20% gratuity for my family of 6. Don't waste your time or money on this place... read more

Just bad. Took 30 minutes to get a margarita. The margarita was good. Took 45 min for the meal to arrive and this is at lunch time. Food was nasty. Waste of time and money. Owner should be embarrassed. read more

Never disappoints! Locals enjoying a family favorite! The crab and lobster quesadilla is amazing! As are the fish tacos and Cadillac margarita! read more

This place is absolutely unbelievable! Please ask for Hector as your server, the guy is very upbeat and takes good care of you! We discovered this place on 30A and will visit again. The fish tacos are the best i have ever tasted! If you are in a mood for some good Mexican while on your trip give this place a try! read more

I loved the steak. Te service was also very amazing. There was wonderful outdoor seating although it was too hot at the time to sit outside. It was a cool restaurant inside. I loved the Mexican style artwork on the inside. The waitress we had immediately got our drink and was smiling all the time. If you are feeling like Mexican food this is the place to go. read more

Amazing food and excellent service. We visited this restaurant with our children and they loved it as well. Their chips and salsa tasted delicious and wasn't too spicy for the kids to enjoy. We also had their cheese dip and guacamole and they were delicious as well. Our entrees arrived in a timely manner and tasted amazing. We also had dessert and the tres leches cake was out of this world good. My husband had the apple empanada and he loved it as well. We will definitely eat here again! read more

LaCo - Dessert at LaCocina - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

The best Mexican food I've ever had! The steak quesadilla was amazing!!!! The service was great and Hector could not have treated us any better. read more

We went for an early dinner, around 6, and there was a wait. However, we were able to sit in the bar area, at a table, and were served right away. We ended up with three waiters, but all were attentive and helpful. I ate the burrito with ground beef and it was delicious. Plenty of food for one person. The chips and salsa are free and there is a nice drink menu. read more

Went there for lunch with a few friends. We decided to order the Margarita pitcher because usually it it's the cheapest option for 6 people. Waited for a long time for service, finally got our pitchers of margaritas which were not the pineapple ones that we ordered. Little did we know each pitcher was over 40 dollars so when we got the bill, we ended up paying 90 dollars for two pitchers of Margaritas that were Mainly filled with ice. Complained to the owner who didn't even know what the price of his margaritas cosy and he came back and said I am going to give you the employees discount which equated to 4 dollars off all of our bills. We rent out our condo all year long and will be letting everyone know to avoid this place. Terrible management. read more

We were here last summer and had an amazing meal with the best service. This year was completely different. Horrible service - waited 30 minutes for drinks and then food order taken. Management must have changed. Manager was rude and ignorant. We will not be returning next year. read more

This place was amazing!!!! They had great food and ASK FOR HECTOR. HECTOR!!! He's an amazing and friendly waiter that is quick on his feet and knows his stuff! Ask to sit in his section! You won't be disappointed. read more

Some of the best Mexican food and service anywhere! Hector was such a fun waiter. every suggestion he gave was delicious. Margaritas were amazing!! We had a party of nine and Hector was great with kids and adults alike. Highly recommend the food, atmosphere and sitting in hectors section! read more

Our whole family enjoyed this restaurant at the beginning of our vacation and at the end. Our waiter, Hector, was a joy as was the service and food. Thanks! read more

LaCo - Thanks Hector! - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

Hector is one of the best servers I've ever had. The food was great and the margaritas were delicious!!

Tex Mex that is a step above. I had a combo plate with an excellent veggie enchilada that contained a decent amount of vegetables and a beef brisket type crispy taco that had a very rich feel. And the Yucca fries that were shared among the table were extra delicious and something different for me. They were almost creamy on the inside with a great crust. Toasty warm chips and a fresh salsa that was thick and infused with cumin was brought to the table in a timely way. We will definitely go back. read more

One of our favorite restaurants however service sometimes slow. Recent bad experience with the blonde very rude bartender. Will still eat there but stay clear of the bar! read more

Good food, margaritas, and chips/ salasa. Only dislikes are lack of spicy salsa option and slightly higher prices.

Love this place! Awesome chicken fajitas & fish tacos, the chips, salsa,& cheese dip are great as well. I live on the West End of PCB & every time I've eaten here it's been great. read more

The service was great, and fast. It's a family-friendly place, which is key in the area, but the food was just fine. I had the fish tacos, blackened, and they were good, but nothing super special. The queso to start was great, but the guacamole was just average. Overall, it's a solid choice, but nothing to write home about. read more

I have had better steak at Taco Bell. No seasoning and no taste other than char. Will not be going back and I wouldn't recommend this place to my dog. read more

5 stars for great customer service. Hector, our waiter was excellent and continues to be our favorite waiter year after year. Thank you!!

Good food. Rice was a good waiter. He's very nice and helpful. He went above and beyond to get us more queso and chips. Will definitely be back soon. He was the best waiter I've ever had. read more

Amazing!! Food was wonderful. The best chips ever. Our server Bobby was awesome!!! I am sure all the servers are great, but we will ask for Bobby each time. When you get great food and great service why go anywhere else. read more