La Cocina

Excellent authentic Mexican food! Great value. We especially enjoyed the tamales and enchiladas. The sauce is great! And we received a free soda with our combination plate. We will be back

Got the Chile Relleno (spicy) with 1 taco. The food was tasty and everything was cooked well. Not a lot of flavor but they're hot sauce on top of it all tasted really good! I added some of the beans and rice to the taco. The ingredients were fresh. It's a small little tables inside, side seating. Price was ok for the portion. It's located in a big Plaza with plenty of parking.

Good authentic Mexican specialties, freshly made. They gave us free sodas with our combo plates! That’s as good as free beer to me. Tried their mole and their chile relleno- nicely done.

I ordered a caldo de res, when I saw it I was surprised to see how small it was and the price!!! the carrots were rotten mostly vegetables and lots of fat on the meat two table spoons of rice DO NOT EAT HERE YOU WON'T GET YOUR DOLLARS WORTH!!!!

I have been coming here for over 20 years back when this was Green Burrito they used to care about customers and how they felt and the quality they put forth into their food whenever I come in and the owner of the place is in he pays attention to what he's doing and how well he put things together when his wife is there she could care less about the customer satisfaction or the quality that she puts forth when she boxes the foods or puts it together she short changes you she doesn't care when you complain and she will verbally tell you to go away and hang the phone up if you call with a complaint if she is in the place when you get there be prepared for some poor customer service

Been going here for years. Best breakfast burrito in town

More nostalgic than anything. Was green burrito for years and they still have the same menu as before and food tastes exactly the same. Not the best Mexican food but it's still good and hits the spot. Personal favorite is the Super Meat Nachos.

The menudo and posole had no flavor they didn't even look like they should the meat looked old and very little condiments. The pictures of the meat and the posole

Updating my review based solely on the protein portion size of the pozole. This time they had the audacity (decarez, para que entiendan) of giving me 3 miserable chunks of pork--the rest was ALL hominy. Unfortunately, I couldn't send it back because I ordered through DoorDash. Never ordering from here again.

Worked at grocery outlet for a fundraiser n came here because there weren't many options. The California burrito was so good it blew me away. This place deserves a higher rating for sure!

Awesome food especially their burritos! The tacos, rice, and beans are so tasty and don't feel greasy at all. The flavors are on point and the restaurant itself always has a welcoming atmosphere.

Some friends wanted to try this place but I was a bit skeptical after seeing the reviews here on yelp. I will say the experience was overall positive. Mexican food in California is top tier, so I can see how this place struggles to compete. The food was pretty good and had decent portions. Prices were standard and the inside had plenty of seating. We got our food quickly and the cashier was super nice. There are definitely some other places in the area that are better, but this place is still worth a try if you find yourself looking for a quick place to eat.

Get the burritos I have had the asada and the Chicken Best ever It's a nice cozy place with great service

The food was mediocre at best. I ordered the taco plate and requested carne asada as my meat choice. However, when it was rung up, I noticed an extra 40-cent charge had been added to my bill. I wasn't informed about this additional fee before it was included, which I found a bit shady. When I brought it up with the person at the register, he was quite rude about it. In addition to the unexpected charges, I planned to pay with a credit card. There was a sign stating that an additional fee of 50 cents would apply to debit and credit card transactions. Thankfully, I had cash on me, as I usually don't carry it and typically pay with card. I did some research, thinking that this extra charge might not be allowed. My suspicions were correct; according to Senate Bill 478, retailers are prohibited from adding surcharges for debit and credit card payments. Overall, it seems this place is taking advantage of customers. Now, regarding the food--the carne asada was bland and overcooked, while the rice was undercooked. The salsa was disappointing as well; the mild was too mild, and the medium was too hot. The refried beans were the only item that I could say they did right. I've had better Mexican food at Del Taco than at this restaurant. I won't be returning.

Thought the tacos were 99 cents on Monday and Tuesday, like the ad said we looked closely and they wrote the 1 before the 99 cents making each taco 1.99. Still gave them a chance, the lady at the register isn't friendly and not welcoming. She has an unpleasant attitude! That makes you don't want to eat there. The beef tacos are greasy, I had better tacos from Del taco. We won't be coming back some one needs more training on there customer service skills.

Good food and service, tortillas fresh meat was fresh drinks fresh, didn't have to wait too long to be served

Today was our very first time trying this place. It's super close to our house but the reviews were not the best so it kept us away ... until now! We both loved our dishes: food was on point. The reason for 4 stars is because the guacamole did not taste fresh, it tasted like the store bought ones. Place is small but they have some tables if you want to eat there. We will be back to try other items for sure!

This is a hole in the wall and more of a take out place than a sit down. But they have the BEST CHORIZO BREAKFAST BURRITO I have ever had! Add the potatoes. Their salsa (the medium) is super good and addictive. If you take food to go they do charge for chips and salsa but I will pay every time because it is that good!!

Ordered menudo on a rainy Sunday. Lady asked "How many?" I replied "Just one." Again she asked "How many?" I tried in Spanish "Uno por favor." Then pointed at the maiz and asked again: "Hominy?" Just kidding. That really didn't happen. The menudo was amazing though! I expected half of the bowl to be hominy but they served it with a lot of tripe and even patas. Maybe I got lucky but most places serve lots of hominy with tiny bits of tripe. Will definitely try the other items on the menu!

I don't like to give negative reviews but my food today was inedible. The hash browns had freezer burn, it has the old scrapings of the skillet, with a mixture of fried eggs. It smelled and tasted like frozen cardboard, eggs, and oil all it once. I took one bite and spit it back out. During my time there, an older lady came in with complaints of her food and the cashier/possible owner in a rude tone said - do you want a refund or order something else? I wanted to say something but it doesn't seem like he cared at all. Also, the ketchup packets are expired, super sour it was disgusting. The bacon didn't taste like bacon, and even the wheat bread had a foul taste. They didn't provide any butter nor jam at least as condiments. My fiancé ordered chilaquiles, 1 enchilada, and 1 chile relleno, it was all disgusting unfortunately. This is not authentic Mexican food, the quality is terrible. Don't waste your money, your stomach will and bank account will thank you, especially in this economy. Supermex is across the street, go there instead.

Burritos are tiny and cold, the cheese was unmelted and there was almost no meat in it.

Before going I looked on yelp for a menu and prices, their website is not working. Prices seemed good, I called and placed an order for a burrito and nachos. When I arrived total was $30. $10 more than what I was expecting. So I took one of their flyers and I'm posting it so no one else has the same shock of their prices.

I can't understand how this place has stayed in business. They have loud blaring music or TV and the lady glares at you when you ask them to turn it down. I watched the cook scrape the old crusty refried beans out of a container and put it in my burrito, then she wrapped it in paper so tightly the contents squirted out in the bag. I won't go back obviously.

Breakfast burritos are amazing. Just what you need after a long night of fun with friends.

A great place for food and the service is really quick. Everything I've tried is very tasty. The people are very pleasant and helpful. The prices and quantity are very good. This is also a place that serves breakfast and their burritos are out of this world.

We really like this place! Service has always been friendly and food has been good. The bean and cheese burrito is actually flavorful unlike some other places we've been. Tacos remind me of legit street tacos.

The breakfast burritos are so delicious! Aswell their red salsa is good too! I did a phone order and in like less than 10mins my food was ready.

We pretty much only go here when visiting family so it's so close. We have to be really hungry and unwilling to drive very far. We usually get quesidillas and sometimes tacos, which are nothing special. The beef taco I had was pretty salty. The salsa is spicy, which I don't mind, but there isn't much distinct flavor other than that.

Love this place. If you know real Mexican food- you also will love this place. Good food. Made fresh when you order.

Got the Chile Relleno (spicy) with 1 taco. The food was tasty and everything was cooked well. Not a lot of flavor but they're hot sauce on top of it all tasted really good! I added some of the beans and rice to the taco. The ingredients were fresh. It's a small little tables inside, side seating. Price was ok for the portion. It's located in a big Plaza with plenty of parking.

Excellent food. Always consistent and very tasty. Service is friendly, always smiles. Quaint, cleanly dining area. And they have the BIG size Mexican Coca-Cola!

Amazing. I asked for as hot as they can make ky enchiladas and they gave me several options. This tastes so much like home (a little north of Frontera Sonora) that I felt like I actually went home for a day. How to do that in fast food? Idk? But it was praiseworthy I'm still sweating from the salsa que enchilo y Queen Rico. 100% suggest if you are stuck in the burbs for a day!

The food is amazing. I've been here quite a few times. But this last time was awesome. I planned my mother's birthday here. They were very accommodating, I went over my allowed guests, and they didn't fuss they just fit us all in without question. The staff is always nice and friendly.

I wish I could like this place. I work LITERALLY around the corner so it would be great if it were worth coming to. I haven't been here since I first tried it a couple years ago so I thought I'd give them a shot again. Shouldn't have. I ordered 2 hard shell tacos; the shredded beef was quite tasty but the tacos were falling apart. (And this isnt a result of poor handling once it left; they clearly were made like that). The beans didn't have any flavor and the rice, like another commenter pointed out, was CLEARLY some version of par-boiled spanish rice from a packet. That's the part that's so problematic- mexican rice is both easy AND cheap to make! Also, the prominence of their multiple microwaves as soon as you walk in the door is a little disconcerting. I now remember why I didn't go back for so long.

Decided to give this place a try, was skeptical since it only has a 2.5 rating. I ordered a asada wet burrito and it was good. Better than I expected. Definitely will come back. Good place for quick Mexican food at a decent price.

Where can I start with this place, let's start with the service, horrible. Walk in to a half cold greeting. If you're slightly confused as to where to order as I was and another person after me (their counter is confusing) they won't correct you, they just let you stand there without a word as you look up at menu for far too long. Then you start looking around and realize you order on the other corner of this confusing counter. Should've realized when I walked into rock en español playing- i love rock en español- but i have yet to walk into an establishment playing such gente provide good warm service. I will give them props for having menudo mid week, however be prepared to eat a bowl of Hominy and maybe 3 pieces of meat(lining) TOPS. Won't ever comeback for menudo even if it's a Wednesday, it's 40 degrees outside and I'm hungover, still won't come. The salsas are horrible- at least have good salsa to make up for everything else. Well now I know why I always eat at the same places, anytime I try a new place it is disappointing how places can get so many things wrong. This is your livelihood, sharpen up.

I told them twice (one day I ordered bean nachos and today) that I only wanted bean nachos with just the beans but they still give me pico de Gallo, sour cream, and their old looking guacamole.

Food is good. Customer service is not. The man who takes the orders is rude and if you ask another question he' rolls his eyes. We sat outside to wait for the order, he hit the glass when the other is ready to get our attention and don't even say. Enjoy! You say thank you and there's no answer. I'm sorry but I'm all about customer service. That's why I'm giving them a low score.

Without a doubt, the new king of Mexican food in Long Beach. Bammm Great shredded beef enchiladas and great sopes

After reading a few reviews and now having been Duke here, I can probably say that this place to me is still worth the same score. compared to whats nearby it's definitely a standard, but the tacos are what keep me coming. I think the majority of people come here for breakfast and breakfast burritos as its one of the few places open early at 7am.

I have no idea why anyone would rate this poorly. The burritos are amazing and made fresh. The people that work there are always nice to me. The only bad reviews seem to be about their service. It's a taqueria, not a steak house. Order your food and get out. Based on their reviews, I'd treat them poorly too. They could slap me in the face and I'd still go back because it's great food.

This was my first time at this establishment. Most likely my last Although the food was OK, it wasn't the best I've had at a place like this (family operated). Especially for the price. I had a combo plate of rice, beans, 1 carnitas taco, chili relleno and a side of taquitos. Rice tasted old, beans were decent, chili relleno was really thin, taco was good and the taquitos were so so... I've got to admit, I've never seen food served right out of a microwave as they did here. It'd probably be a better idea for them to do that reheat stuff in the back. The place was empty on a Sunday afternoon. A clear sign that they're not doing too well. I do wish them well. My hard earned cash will not be spent there.

Worst breakfast burrito I've ever had, potatoes were hard ( old) poor flavor. I wish them good luck. I won't return. The workers were very polite

Sadly my most favorite restaurant, I'm thinking they must have made changes. There soup was my go to and was so disappointed this last order. :(

Pros: -food is good -reasonable prices -can see the food being prepared Cons: -no restrooms -30 cent card fee -cramped seating -not the most personable staff The food was good. Simple, far from elegant, but it tasted like authentic Mexican good should without being fatty or salty. I had chilaquiles with eggs and I was quite pleased. The only thing I'd pick on is that rice people are always talking about. Not that great by itself. My parents enjoyed their tacos, chile relleno, and enchilada. The prices are decent. My chilaquiles and eggs came with rice and beans for $5.99. They do take card BUT using card does come with a 30 cent service fee. Seating is a bit cramped. Mostly tables for 2 with one that can fit up to 6 in the back. NO restrooms, so do your business before you get here. Other than that, the staff could be a little more personable.

This is a burrito ? Your kidding I sent my guy it's like 4 inches and it had meat like if it was a taco smh $10 for this .... thanks ! I use to love this place , I would waste my time going back to complain since it would end up costing me money to drive all the way there

It must be the area that's jinxed with terrible service when it comes to Mexican restaurants. Since nobody has actually claimed this business on Yelp, maybe the owner is like that idiot across the street and thinks people will put up with being crapped on.. Nope, BYE. And I'll be telling everyone to steer clear too. We'll be going to Baja Sanora or SuperMex in Belmont Shore, since Mexican restaurants on Spring Street have some sort of crappy customer service plague. And the bummer, your food is actually good.

Absolutely disgusting! First they don't understand language, any language. Second they don't know how to make food, any food. It was just horrible. Johns was closed so tried this place. Lesson learned, just horrible never again.

So I called in my order yesterday for Carne asada burrito and two chicken burritos as I was paying there were two young guys working the cashier and the cool, as I was paying the cashier leaned over to the cook and said something in Spanish which I couldn't hear because he said it very low and they both started laughing, as I was getting my food the cook was turned away and still smiling and kept looking back, I had a suspicion they knew there was something knowingly wrong with the food so I told myself if I get sick in the next 12 hours it was for sure something they knowingly did to the meat. Sure enough eight hours went by I had the worst cramps and diarrhea I've ever had in my life! I go here often maybe once a month and I've never seen these two guys that work there. I will never go back to this place , beware of these to younger idiots!

!!!!! Bad Service !!!!!!! Ok I've given this place a few tries and today is the last time. I'm all about service, if you work in "Hospitality" then you should be a nice cheerful and polite person. Witch the women that work here are none of. My wife and I have been here a few times and were happy about a lil Mexican place opening up in the neighborhood. But I always order a bacon breakfast burrito and twice now I've come home to eat it and there's no bacon ???? I mean how hard is it to listen to me when I say bacon breakfast burrito? It seriously blows my mind how crappy their service is there. And again the women that work there rush you through your order never smiling or anything. They have a look on their face of like not wanting to be there or just mad and mean. It's crazy you come to our neighborhood with that crappy service!?!?! I'm pretty sure they won't be here much longer with that horrible service.

My family tries to go here at least once a week, the tacos are great and we've always loved the food. I dont know why the steak and cheese burrito is our sons favorite but I am glad that it is coming from a family business.

I've eaten here for years, I'm talking since it was green burrito and the owner was the manager type of years. They used to have great prices and decent food, but recently the prices have gone through the roof and the customer service and quality isn't the same.

My favorite bean and cheese burrito! I layer in the pickled carrots and jalapeños and pour on one of their delicious salsas. Love their breakfast burritos, too! Great little local place, and very reasonable prices.

This is my first time coming here. I ordered the Mojarra Frita and the Huarache. It was very tasty and fresh. It is hard to find authentic Mexican food in East Long Beach. I will be back for sure. Some of the bad reviews on here are probably from people who's definition of quality Mexican food is Taco Bell or Dell Taco :)

La Cocina - is the kitchen and the music and fragrances that I remember from my tias' homes. You see, I can't say this compares to my Mom's kitchen, it never could. If it were, I'd be helping chop, slice, stir, and taste before it hit the table. I don't think they are going to let me around the counter at La Cocina. They also have my favorite item that I won't take the 12 hours to fix: Lengua. So admitting to be lazy, I suggest follow my leader and just come here. A 2-taco plate starts at $5.49 with beans, rice, and salad. They also have Orange Whip, horchata, jamaica, and Coca-cola products on self-serve tap. My second favorite thing about this place is the music. Ballads of joy and heartbreak, celebratory themes rich with strings and horn section, but all suited to the Mexican family home cooked meal. I do know that there are a few of you asking one of two questions. 1. I do not use chopsticks here 2. I'm not a fan of Mexican food yet here I am. Well, you caught me. There is one special thing that I've only found in Mexican cooking that I cannot be without. Lengua. Most places put it in a stew and make a gawdawful mess out of it. Here they dice it small and leave it plain in a soft taco with a flourish of cilantro and onion. Yes, I do have to go ask for a ramekin of diced tomatoes. The salsa bar has hot sauce, roasted salsa, fresca, green, and something that looks pretty potent. But since the fresca has jalapenos, I'm back to gringa'ing up my meal with plain tomatoes. So in every way, hot, mild, or accountant plain, you can get it the way you want it. Just like if you were in your own Cocina.

Pregnancy cravings brought me to this hell hole! One mistake I will never again make. When I came in I had asked the employee that I would like to order a carne asada burrito with no beans and no pico he gave me this weird smirk like it was so weird rust I wanted just rice and carne in my burrito. Drove 20 mins home and bit into the burrito to my surprise BEANS and carne asada only! I drove back to the restaurant and explained to the man that I had asked for no BEANS and this had beans in it he didn't even apologize only said he would make another one. I waited about 4 mins total for my burrito and I was very impressed by this how is that possible? McDonalds takes longer but regardless I went back home and repeated the same process bit into the burrito and what do you know?! The meat was still FROZEN i spit it it out right away I can't believe this how can this restaurant operate that way! They have put my unborn child in danger! CONSUMER BEWARE!

I went to La Cocina for lunch and the food is possibly the worst Mexican food I have ever had. They put my food in a Styrofoam container and put it in the microwave. Nothing like carcinogens inject into my food. I will not be dining at this restaurant again.