Cocina De Barrio - Point Loma

Great experience. Walked right in & were greeted quickly as well as seated. Food is freshly made, tastes like a home cooked meal & the servings are incredibly large. I ordered the veggie hash, which was lovely. So much potato & veggie goodness. Leaving with leftovers, I had enough for 2 more meals, for a great price-under $20! Staff are kind & attentive. Highly recommend.

Birria tacos were decent, however the Aguachile negro the sauce consistency was nectar/gelatinous I didn’t like that at all, really alters the taste. Service from waiter was great. My low rating comes from being disappointed as to how dirty the restroom were. We were there for Sunday brunch and it had not been to busy. Also we were there for a while (well over 2hrs) and the whole time there, no one checked the bathrooms. I’d recommend they be check hourly at minimum. You could tell they had neglected to check bathrooms for hours. 😩

I stopped in for brunch at Cocina de Barrio and ordered the veggie hash. It was super filling. I even had leftovers to take home. I loved that I could customize it by adding soyrizo and avocado, which definitely elevated the flavor. The dish had a bit of a kick to it, so if you’re sensitive to spice, just a heads up! My only critique is that I wish the veggie hash had more veggies and less potato, but overall it was a tasty and satisfying brunch option. The vibe was chill, service was friendly, and the brunch menu has some tasty looking, creative options for plant-based eaters too. I’d definitely come back to try something new.

This is definitely a restaurant you’ll want to try! Everything I have had here is delicious! Today I had enmoladas, mango aguachile, and three cocktails which were over the top fantastic and decorated beautifully. I am Latina so I normally don’t eat at Mexican restaurants because they’re too American for my taste. But this is one I will always enjoy coming to because the food is authentic, delicious and visually pleasing. All the employees were very attentive and kind.. If you haven’t eaten here, you gotta check it out.

My family and I just had breakfast here and we consist of a child and a baby. We felt so welcomed and comfortable, it was great! The food was absolutely delicious. Birria chilaquiles Mole ribs Kids French toast Everything came out together ! Nice and hot (shout out to the cooks ) My highlight though was an older gentleman who is cleaning the tables and brings water I believe they said his name was Don Robertito. He brought my older daughter a cup of water with a lid but let us know he made it room temperature for her since its cold and he wouldn’t want her teeth to hurt… with out us asking and my mom heart just melted. I am so glad they have Such a kind caring person working there. Our server was also fantastic ! He made sure our orders were perfect and checked in on us at the perfect times ! 10/10 recommend to families !

I’ve been to Cocina De Barrio a few times, and each time I’m taken aback by how incredible it is. Everything you order is visually stunning and bursting with flavor. The menu strikes a perfect balance. It’s broad enough for everyone to find something they’ll enjoy, while still being honed in on high-quality, traditional Mexican flavors. The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming. For my girlfriend and her friends, the highly competitive sport that is ordering bottomless mimosas was made even better by our waitress, who hyped them up and always asked for their next order as they were finishing their current glass so she could have it ready. If you’re a fan of well-crafted cocktails like me, the drink menu similarly fails to disappoint. I highly recommend El Pionero, even if you’re not usually into mezcal. It’s a vibrant mix of citrus and tangy lime, balanced by a hint of smokiness and a savory black salt rim. One thing to keep in mind is the wait during a busy brunch. As far as I know, they don’t take reservations for brunch, and your whole party needs to be present to get on the list. I’ve waited about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the day, but it’s well worth it. Overall, Cocina De Barrio is an incredible experience that all San Diegans should absolutely try at least once.

This is a great spot for brunch. Super creative brunch cocktails, the food is unique and good quality but somehow still very authentic. They have options for all, you can’t go wrong here.

The food was delicious and not your typical enchilada and taco type fare. This was coupled with helpful, friendly staff and a beautiful atmosphere. 5/5 we loved it!

Great service by Chuy. Food was great. Stopped in and it was happy hour. You have to love a HH. We had the mango habanero ceviche, guac, salsa, chips, Birria taco's, shrimp taco's. My favorite had to be the ceviche. Thank you for the hospitality. Look forward to stopping by on my next trip out to SD.

We have been to the other location at Hillcrest and we like it, so we decided to try out this location when we were in town. We ordered their signature popsicle tequila drinks along with chip and salsa. The drinks are good as usual. However, the service at this location is quite slow and inattentive. No one came by to offer water or take order 15 mins after we sat down. The first basket of the chip was all broken in little pieces. No plate was given, and the server didn't offer the refill on the water and chip when it's empty, we had to raise our hands and ask for it.

Good spot for brunch! Drinks are amazing and they have bottomless mimosas too! Service was okay, waiters hardly check in on you. Food also takes a while to come out, so be prepared for that.

We figured we gotta try at least 3 Mexi joint while in San Diego, so this was our third. This was a very sleek, modern Mexican set-up with seemingly a modern twist on many of their items...as you'll see from the pictures. For drinks, my husband got beer (Lager maybe?) and I got their Mezcal-infused cocktail, but forgot the name. I noticed that their drinks are beautifully presented. What's more, they even have these Popsicle cocktails! Maybe next time on that? We started with this uber-fancy appetizer, Infladita de Barbacoa. WOW to the presentation...and another WOW for the taste! This was a tremendous appetizer dish....really, enough to be a meal. We both LOVED this!! For our mains, my husband chose the Pollo En Mole Coloradito, and I got this Short Rib En Mole Negro...and both came with these tortilla wraps on the side. More WOWs for these dishes. For desserts, we tried their Creme Brulee...and expected, it was delish as well, and surprisingly an authentic French version. My husband and I agreed that Mexican foods are at another level here in San Diego. I mean we just scratched the surface of their Mexican foods (probably haven't even tried THE best in the city??), yet all 3 that we tried were quite impressive! Frankly, I'm not even a big fan of Mexican foods...but of San Diego's Mexican, I'm a HUGE fan. Anyway, we both thought their foods (and drinks!) deserved 5 stars!

This was one of the many places that kept coming up when researching good food in SD. Came on Friday right at 3pm which was the start of happy hour! They had $5 margaritas! The vibes are beautiful, earthy, with Mexican art all around. We tried to gauc, birria tacos, and churros. Everything was top notch including the service !

The vegan breakfast/brunch menu offers delicious and unique vegan options. The dinner menu is less enticing when it comes to protein rich vegan dishes. That's why I recommend you try it for brunch. I love to order the ensalada de barrio and the soyrizo scramble to share with my family. It's a perfect blend of fresh and savory. The food is prepared quickly and with an eye for detail. Servers are always available to give you refills on coffee and water. There's ample seating that ranges from cozy two tops to family 10 tops. There's indoor and outdoor seating, which is always a bonus in San Diego. It's nice to have the option to sit outside. Overall, it's a must try for a delicious vegan brunch!

This Mexican restaurant is a hidden gem that I am so glad to have found! First off, I love when I don't have to search endlessly for parking. This is in a shopping center, so easy peasy, George and Weezie! The aesthetics are super cute, the restaurant was clean, and the music not so loud that we could converse without raising our voices. Our waiter, Christian, was lovely, attentive, and patient when we couldn't decide what we wanted. I had a mango paleta margarita and OMG, it was so tasty and refreshing that I ended up having 3!! My friends had the tamarindo paleta margarita and they loved their drink just as much. I wholeheartedly recommend! We shared, family style, and ordered chips with salsa and guacamole. The salsa was fresh, so yummy, and the portion is huge! For dinner we decided on a delicious salad, steak, and the mango shrimp ceviche. It was more than enough for us 3. We had a wonderful time at Cocina de Barrio, highly recommend to everyone, and will definitely be back!

Cocina De Barrio is an amazing spot to go to if you're looking for a delicious Mexican Brunch! With a very hip and cultural ambiance, Cocina De Barrio provides excellent food and service. We had bottomless mimosas for $22 and I felt like the quality and selection of drinks justifies the price. They have a wide array of flavors, my top three being Watermelon, Tamarindo, and Mango with a Tajin rim. There is a 90 minute timer for this deal, and they are very punctual when it comes to timing. Even when we were all done eating, we were informed that our 90 minutes were up and we had to vacate the table. I had the Sopes Benny and I thought it was a perfect combination of a traditional Benedict and birria. The potatoes had a perfect balance of softness and crunch and the birria was very flavorful. The "English muffin" was made out of masa and provide an interesting twist to a classic dish. The eggs were also perfectly poached. I had also tried the Crème Brûlée French Toast, and simply put, I would go here again just for this. The flavor of the crème was not too sweet and paired well with the fresh berries. Overall, Cocina De Barrio is a great spot to head to if you're looking for a spot to have brunch with friends!

Great place, especially for Brunch. There's lots of parking and the wait wasn't too long as long as your whole party is present. We had a party of 6 and the staff was very pleasant and attentive. The food choices were excellent with Breakfast and Lunch selection as well as signature drinks. I do wish they had more "mocktails" available. The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing with a few places to take pictures - outdoor patio seating is great but it was a bit chilly when we had arrived so we opted to stay indoors. We had a variety of plates and large serving sizes. Would definitely return and would like to try their Lunch/Dinner.

Sunday chilaquiles craving had us torn between Cocina 35 and Cocina de Barrio. We called both--Cocina 35 hit us with a two-hour wait (seriously?!), while Cocina de Barrio said, "Minimal wait." Easy choice! We walked in and got seated instantly. Our server, an older gentleman, was awesome--great recommendations and top-notch service. The chilaquiles verdes with birria? Insanely good. Tender, flavorful, perfect. The red ones? Meh--not spicy at all, but still tasty if you like it mild. And the pineapple upside-down pancake? No pic because we inhaled it. SO. GOOD. Sat outside with a nice breeze and good vibes. Cocina de Barrio nailed it--definitely coming back!

Mi DESAYUNOS!!!! For Point Loma this is probably hands down the best Mexican upscale breakfast spot you will eat at. This place is like if Hash house a Go Go had a baby with Karina's seafood. Any way try it for your self and don't forget to ask for a popsicle in your cocktail.

Birria beef tacos were so good! Guac and dessert were yummy too. Loved the ambience of the restaurant. Staff were helpful always making sure our water glasses were filled!

We had a birthday dinner here and they did a great job serving the large group which I know can be a challenge We shared several apps including ceviche, guacamole, and salmon. All the apps were fantastic I had the short ribs mole and the short ribs were very tender and the sauce was delicious. There is plenty of parking at this location

Came here when they opened, and the restaurant filled up pretty quickly. I usually get a savory and a sweet dish at brunch. For sweet we got the churro French toast: the scoop of ice cream on top complements the other flavors well, the churros have a nice and gooey center, and the fruits are fresh and cut through the cinnamon/creaminess of the rest of it. For savory, we got the tlayuda with beef birria: the tortilla was nice and crispy and acts as a good base to carry all the your flavors. Can't say that I've had tlayuda before, but it was very delicious! I also got the house coffee, which was pretty average coffee. Service wise, even though we were tucked into the corner the waiter would check in very regularly. The inside has simple decoration with emphasis on wooden decor.

Love coming here for happy hour. Can't beat $5 margaritas. Been here a bunch of times and will be back again.

Cocina de Barrio is such a vibe! The atmosphere is lively, the food is delicious, and the drinks are next-level creative. I ordered a margarita and was surprised (in the best way) when it came with a popsicle in it--so fun and refreshing! It's the kind of detail that makes the whole experience feel extra special. The tacos were packed with flavor, and the guac was super fresh. Great spot for a fun night out with friends or even a casual date. Highly recommend if you're looking for bold flavors, great energy, and a margarita you'll be talking about long after the last sip.

The jalisco express is unique and delicious. The service is quick and they check on you the right amount. Ambiance is enjoyable. The one thing they can improve is to provide chips and salsa and no cost.

Chuy was pleasant! His service was amazing!!!! I tried The memelitas they were delicious and full of flavor. The sopa Azteca was comforting and rich--definitely a must-try. On top of that, the service was excellent. Highly recommend!

The best brunch spot in SD! I've taken friends and family here several times and haven't had anyone complain about how delicious the food is here. They have a wide variety of traditional Mexican brunch foods and Mexican food with a twist! The service here is quick & they're very friendly. The chilaquiles verdes is a MUST and the perfect savory dish if you want a somewhat untraditional take on chilaquiles (it lacks eggs, but does not lack flavor), churro French toast which is so yummy, and the best mango habanero aguachile which is also a must. The restaurant is huge and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Is good for large groups. But I do recommend making reservations if you plan on coming on because it gets PACKED, but note that brunch is first come first serve. They just opened a new location in north park and I'm excited to try it and hope it's just as amazing as this one.

Cocina De Barrio Point Loma (they have locations in Encinitas and Hillcrest too). This Mexican restaurant is known for their trendy brunch offering Mexican breakfast classics, with options featuring their popular beef birria, all you can drink Mimosas ($22) and creative cocktails that take you right to Mexico. *They get super busy so I recommend getting there right when they open since they don't take reservations during their weekend brunch. On Sundays, Brunch is served all day long. PARENTS: They didn't have a kids menu so we just ordered a side of scrambled eggs, bacon, and fruit - not so kid friendly in that aspect. We ordered: Fuego de Passion - Mezcal with Aperol, fresh watermelon juice, passion fruit, lime, agave ‍House margarita Buttermilk pancakes Tlayuda with beef birria (must try!) Enmoladas (braised short ribs) Huevos Rancheros

I didn't know there was a Cocina De Barrio location in Point Loma, so my friends and I decided to give it a try! There's plenty of parking - that alone will bring me back to this location. Haha The restaurant shares a lot with other stores, so parking was plentiful. The staff was super friendly and very attentive. I love fun drinks and they had a bunch to pick from. My eyes are first, so I had to grab a popsicle margarita. Pretty and delicious. I tried the Lamb Memelitas - so good. The meat was tender and saucy. I don't see lamb on menus often, so this was a must try for me. You can't go wrong with churros and ice cream, so it was the perfect ending to a great meal.

What a great find! The four of us and my mom went to brunch and it was delicious. The service was great and it's a cute restaurant. Drinks: the tequila mula was great. Not too sweet. The tamarindo margarita was sweet but delicious. The michelada was a neat presentation. The food was amazing. The churros were filled with cheesecake. The tinga chicken was yummy. But the shrimp was so good. Spicy and flavorful. The rice has black beans in it. So good. We will definitely be back!

Food is amazing delicious and the portions are huge! If you are looking for authentic food I highly recommend! Will definitely come again.

Definitely falls in between 4 and 5 stars. Not my fav part of town ( Midway) for dinner but they have several locations. Decor/ ambiance very casual. Service / servers very friendly and helpful. The server we had ( both times we've eaten here) is named Christian. Very knowledgeable re food and beverages. Food is nicely upscale. This is not a place for "typical" Mexican cuisine. More gourmet food but not pretentious. Food quality, taste, and presentation all rate highly. Drinks were good. Large parking lot. Definitely worth a try if you'd like to sample upscale Oaxacan style Mexican food.

Amazing!! We have tried the Hillcrest location and decided to try this one, phenomenal. I got the Chilaquiles and they were so flavorful with a good amount of spice, I loved them. Their beans were sooo good too I could have eaten a bowl of them. My partner loved her omelet and beans as well (and she doesn't usually like beans). Our server Alberto was amazing, attentive, and funny. The decor and vibe of the place was great too? Super cute. Will definitely be coming back to this location.

Went there with my sister on a Sunday and everything went well, however, at 2am we both started feeling sick to our stomachs. We both got food poisoning and I wrote to them that Monday morning to let them know about this situation and they never got back to me. My sister took left overs home and her boyfriend ate them. He also got sick. Food poisoning should be taken serious but they didn't care. I will not be returning.

Cocina de barrio is such a beautiful place and I am glad we stopped by for brunch here. The service was friendly and staff was very kind to our kids. I ordered the chilaquiles with nopale and it was pretty good. I had to ask for some hot sauce and was given this amazing homemade hot salsa.. i wish i can bottle it and take it home.. my friend ordered creme brulee french toast which she rated as amazing.. the orange cream it came with was soo yum! the kids enjoyed a veggie omlette.. will definitely be back when in town.

Ambiance is great, friendly service as you enter. The staff was so attentive! Come for the service, stay for the food. Refills in water, coffee, you don't get this type of service just anywhere. Chilaquiles full of flavor and good portion. Birria was authentic and flavorful. Veggie omelet was fresh. Cafe de Olla authentic and delicious. I'm definitely coming back...stay chido

food was top-notch and our service was amazing. Our server was Gracia and she had a great recommendations and amazing conversation.

Mole Poblano delicious. Probably my favorite dish. Tinga quesadillas Costillas en salsa verde . Truthfully I wouldn't order the chilaquiles again, but the meat on them delicious. I would say they weren't as consistent at checking in on our table. Be aware that they add their own tip to the bill with bigger parties.

Came here last minute for brunch and it was amazing! My date and I both got the chilaquiles verdes. I subbed the beef out for soyrizo. DELICIOUS! The side of potatoes were also perfect. We didn't get to do bottomless mimosas because it was too close to closing time, but we got single mimosas and all we needed was two each to get a decent buzz.

Food was good the service was fast ! Plenty of seating on a Saturday our waiter was very attentive the place it's self is cute

The server was nice, but they did serve my boyfriend expired orange juice. And their cafe de olla was not sweet and traditional at all. The sopes were good, but the egg was more hard boiled than anything. 8/10 My boyfriend got the chilaquiles were good 10/10 Overall is it expensive for what is it.

We had a reservation and when we showed up the restaurant was fairly empty. Within 30 minutes the entire place was completely packed. And the service and attention we received disappeared. We never saw our waiter. It took forever to get our drinks. When we got our drinks they forgot part of the order and the drinks were really bad. Then it took forever to order food. Then it took forever to get our food. It seemed like chaos. Whenever a restaurant packs their restaraunt all at once is a sign of greed and inexperience. Its not fair to the customer or the staff. An hour experience turned into a 2 hour experience and we were late for the concert at the sports arena. Very disappointing.

Just came here with my mom the other day. The food was really good. Chewy helped us and We started off with the agua chille (if that's how you spell it) then we had the guacamole with the chicharones, birria tacos, and another set of tacos. Chewy gave us all kind of recommendations for drinks and the food. Everything he recommended, even the matcha salsa I think it's called was all really good. Super helpful, appreciate you chewy. We'll be back!

Food was so good! Service was outstanding! Our server Richie was the best!!! The guacamole with the crickets was surprisingly good

Excellent service, we only had beans & guac with chips but it was super tasty, and the place is super cute!! Cocktails are beautiful

If I was to put if in one word it had to be SPECTACULAR. Always an amazing experience getting food from this gem. Food is always a amazing experience. The service is always above standards & the environment is always chilled. If you're in the mood for great food and a good time this is the right place. I've been here for brunch & dinner and same quality same service, two thumbs up.

Stopped in here for dinner prior to going to a goals hockey game. Parking lot very crowded with all the other stores, but we eventually found a parking spot. We were greeted quickly at the front and seated. The interior of the restaurant is very open and loud. They have a number of unique cocktails, and the food selection is quite diverse. We ordered chips, salsa and guacamole. Unfortunately, we weren't aware that they charge over $10 for the salsa and almost $18 for the guacamole. So you can see here that the prices are not what one recall reasonable. We ordered three cocktails and they were very good and while not inexpensive they were not unreasonable either. The margarita with the jalapeño infused tequila was quite spicy, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the lamb Birria and it was very good. We also had the sopas and Ribeye, they were uniquely made and quite tasty. While we enjoyed the food and drinks, we thought the ambience was too loud and the prices way too high us,

Great brunch spot on San Diego!! The decor is nice, plenty of natural lighting, and the service is quick and friendly. The menu is medium sized, including all the classics but not overwhelming. I ordered the Santa Fe omelette which was delicious and fluffy. The side of potatoes added a nice touch. The coffee was good but I wish they had an iced option. The table was happy with the pancakes as well.

Super fun late brunch here! I needed to meet a friend for a late lunch in the Midway area. I'd just been to the Cocina de Barrio in Encinitas and thought it was yummy and very vegetarian-friendly... and then Yelp showed me that there was another location of Cocina de Barrio (a fab restaurant with 3 locations) just out of the Midway and into Pt. Loma. Now...the Midway can be sketchy for brunch and is full of fast-food restaurants. So a creative Mexican cocktail bar/vegan-friendly Mexican restaurant (with easy parking!) in this area is a godsend. The decor inside is really cute - but I'm a patio girl in these times. My friend and I were the only ones who sat on the patio... but Alberto took excellent care of us! You know when you're the only one outside, and they forget about you? Alberto kept coming out to make sure we were good, to see if we needed refills, etc. Onto the food! If you go before 3 pm, you can order from the brunch menu - then it switches to dinner. They have more traditional Mexican dishes like Huevos Rancheros - OR brunchy things like coconut french toast or veggie scrambles - OR you can get Emoladas, Enselada de Barrio, Sopes Benny or a Vegan Coconut Aguachile. You get the picture: lots of CHOICES at brunchtime! I got the MAZAPAN PANCAKES after I saw so much love for them from other yelpers. $15.95, one of the better deals... AND you can add on 2 eggs + bacon for another $3.95. Don't eat bacon? No importo! You can either get 3 eggs... OR 2 eggs plus potatoes. Did I mention the potatoes are yummy? So that was an ocean of food for $20, in a chill setting, with great service. (& the food came out really fast). My meat-eating friend got the Huevos Rancheros, which includes lamb birria, and she thought the birria was *delicious*. Because it was daytime and I had to brave Friday rush hour freeways, I didn't get a cocktail - but I found that their coffee is yummy. Also, Alberto was awesome - I'm giving him a second shoutout because we felt really cared for even though we were the only folks on the patio. Great to know this is here - now I've been to two locations. Que viva Cucina de Barrio!

It's always so hard to find a good brunch spot in San Diego without an hour+ wait. However, Cocina De Barrio definitely defies the usual brunch spot, in the best way possible, without the long wait. A group of 6 came on a Saturday morning and was seated immediately. Our food came out quick and everything was absolutely delicious! Ingredients were fresh and I loved every bite of it. Prices were very reasonable too. Portions were large too.

There's plenty of parking!! They share their space with the shopping center. It does get pretty busy on the weekends. Their drinks are good. Service was great the waiter was very attentive. You can always sit at the bar if theirs a wait time. Michelada was delicious I even ordered two more.

Food was excellent and enjoyed by everyone invited to celebrate my retirement. Margaritas were fabulous.

Had brunch at cocine de barrio in the Point Loma location. It wasn't as busy as I expected on Saturday at 1045am for brunch. No line and no wait but it was raining so maybe that played a part. Vibe was cozy and spacious once we got sat our waiter came and took our order. He was very detailed and knew what he was talking about with the different dishes. Our drinks with popsicles were cute and delicious we got the horchata drink and margarita drink! Food was good! Forgot the names of the dishes but posted pictures. Crème brûlée toast, a dish with short ribs and another breakfast dish. I would come back :)

Richie was so great! The cricket guac was delicious. Happy hour margaritas were also a hit at our table. Such a great place to spend our Fourth of July!

Amazing service at Cocina De Barrio. The bartender Chuey, is friendly, efficient, and makes an incredible margarita. They also offer a shrimp taco, which I will say was delicious. Making plans or in the Point Loma area, it is worth the stop.

Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. Had a few dishes with friends but the Enmoladas were my favorite. The drinks very IG worthy and also tasty. Service was efficient.

really yummy food & excellent service! a bit pricey but delicious and generous portions. only unfortunate thing is parking :( the lot directly behind the restaurant cost me $20 for about an hour, which is a bummer. otherwise definitely worth going!