Super Cocina

This is the big bad wolf of burritos...it will blow your flavor house down. Inside the burrito will be the three little pigs but slow roasted in a deep rich sauce making it so tender and delicious you will feel like you are wandering the ancient streets of Michaocan on a fanciful journey of immortal cuisine.

Enchiladas with mole sauce were delicious as were the tostada with ceviche and the cheese empanada but the beans had 0 flavor, the rice was subpar and both were cold...

It's been years since I've eaten here and it's still as authentic and legit as it was back then. I'm surprised this place isn't more famous, it's one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in San Diego. Highly recommend!

The food is very flavorful and the set up is like a Chinese places where you can see through the glass at every dish. What was really nice is right away the server asked if we wanted samples. Heck yeah. We got the pozole...it was delicious. I'll definitely go back.

I have been here many times and is the Best REAL Mexican food I've ever tried even than in Mexico. Many options to choose, great staff, good price and big plates. They have also many options besides the menu, even that I read on a review that there is no burritos, well they have! You just need to ask for it, by the way burritos are not Mexican, and they even have it on the menu because they are popular in America. Spicy pork burrito is the BEST!!!

The food is beyond incredible. The pork melts off the bone and is full of flavor. Drinks are refreshing. As a non Spanish speaker, the staff was very helpful and friendly in helping us decide what to order.

This place is not that great. First off there was flies everywhere and food items are not covered. It was really warm and stuffy inside with little ventilation and no AC. The ladies taking our orders seemed confused when we were trying to place our orders..it was sorta weird.. Also they don’t have burritos de asada . My friend got a “beef” one instead and they gave us no salsa and we just wanted to hurry n eat to get out of there. I also orders a michelada with negra modelo and it was also not on point, I can do them so much better. My enchilada plate was just okay but everything else was pretty basic. This place can use some serious improvements to support it’s good reviews.

First time at this place. I didn't know it was a "Fonda" / Cafeteria style food. Premade serve to you at counter. Very pricey for the quantity and quality of food. But let it be know Im not a fan of food with red sauce, almost every dish offered had the same red sauce. In MY opinion I am not a fan of this type and style of food.

The food is good here. They have a variety of dishes & it taste homemade. I hadn't been here in years as I kind of forgot about them but decided to come in for lunch & got the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce & let me say, it was delicious!! It was more of the sweeter side than the spicy side but still tasted very good. It came with a side of rice & beans. The portions were perfect! The lady that took my order was friendly and suggested the enchiladas as I mentioned that I wanted something with mole. She was smiling & gave a welcoming vibe. They have indoor seating & have plenty of tables. I noticed that after we arrived, more customers started to get there as it was lunch time. I would definitely come again & plan to try the menudo.

I have driven by many times, and have read great things, but I haven't had the chance to stop by until recently. I was actually going to Canada, but it was really crowded, so why not try something new. Parking is street or if you're there after 6, there are some spaces behind the market. Friendly greeting when I walked in, I didn't know what to order. Looked over the menu boards and I remembered reading they had mole. So I asked and ordered the plate to go with rice and beans. I also ordered a chicken burrito for a friend. The chicken was really tender and the sauce was delicious. The chicken burrito was very good too. It too was filled with rice and beans and huge! Definitely worth checking out. They have a small patio outside. I look forward to exploring some of the other dishes!

As a strong hater of cafeteria style food (I won't even go to Chipotle) this is the only place that I make an exception for. I'm going to have to dock points because it's usually hot as hell in there and there's flies but the food is so good I try not to see the flies on purpose. It's really been a problem because in the area it's fly Central you can't really stop it. I love their chicken mole and their chili relleno are the best there's also that poblano with pomegranates that keeps increasing in price dramatically but there's a lot of good choices he'll let you sample anything I like that cactus stew too

The ultimate comfort food!! Super Cocina is like walking into someone's home. It's restaurant quality home-cooking feel. As your go through the line, you'll see all their guisados. I love the mole and costillas de puerco. Ask questions if you aren't sure and they'll let you sample! Super important because some of the dishes are scorchers!! They have a number of soups too and I love the pozole! Besides what you see, they have some menu items like enchiladas or quesadillas. Breakfast options are available also. Such a delicious spot for the most comforting dishes.

I had been wanting to try this place out for a while after I received a recommendation. The restaurant is small and gives you Mexican barrio vibes, the abuelas and abuelos are there eating their pozole and catching up on the chisme. They have all the food laid out, so you can easily see what you want to order. I ordered the plate with 2 antojitos and guisado for $15.99. I thought it would be cheaper to be honest, but this is pretty average for San Diego. I had the carnitas, beef taco, empanada. Overall, everything was good the serving size is pretty is reasonable, but the empanada is the one that I would not re-order. It was purely masa and it barely had any meat. The service was great, I was helped immediately and they have a parking lot. I would come back to this place to try out their other guisados and soups

Local cafeteria style Mexican spot that I have been wanting to try out in person for a while. I first tried them with an Uber Eats order, and really liked their chicken enchilada with mole. This time around, I came by in person to check out the rest of the menu. Unfortunately, while everything looked delicious, nothing in the hot food bar was labeled, so I had to ask about every item.. but the lady did not know English. In any case, this did not take away from the food! I ordered the two guisados plate that comes with rice and beans, which came out to about $17. Wish it was cheaper for a casual eatery, but this is what this is. I'd still come back!

Yummmm! Went here over the weekend and so pleasantly delighted by the food. I had a craving for chilaquiles and didn't want to wait a long time (you know where!). They did not disappoint! The tortilla chips are extra crunchy so that they don't get all soggy. The frijoles and arroz are great. I love that you can see most of the protein choices right in front of you and ponder. I honestly kind of just pointed at something and it turned out to be birria. Was so good! Perfectly tender and not overly salted. They give you some tortilla and you can make your own tacos/whatever you want, which is quite common. I scooped some of the salsa verde from the chilaquiles on my tacos and it was *chefs kiss*. I truly think if you order anything there, it will be delish! Also! This is one of the last places on earth not to charge tip, or even have a tip line for credit charges. So definitely bring some cash so you can tip in their jar. Glad I happened to have some cash that day!

Here is my review. The beans are cold. The rice is okay. The chicken in salsa roja is good. The chilaquiles are to plain. The price $18.00 for this is expensive.

This place is pretty good I mean it's not like of there the best but they are actually OK I gave a 4 star because there empanadas were 5stars but everything else was ok average the kind of place where your like wana get something in variety this is it , it's almost like a buffet style but it's pick 2items rice and beans u can say like a Chinese place but Mexican everything is already cooked and in front of you but 4 stars means I will come back not go out of my way but if I'm in area I'll stop

It gets 2 stars because the flavor of the mole was decent, otherwise it would be a one star. It was decent, not amazing. Otherwise everything was a letdown. Me and my partner both got chicken mole and were disappointed that for $12.99+tax all you get is a chicken leg drowned in mole sauce with stale rice and bland beans, all in fairly sad small portions. There may be other dishes that are better there. But we only have the one dish and the sides that come with every combo. Seriously I can't overstate how old and gross the rice was. Like I've made rice and eaten it as leftovers for more than a week and that was better. Panda Express white rice is better than this stale day-old stuff they had sitting on the steam tray. The beans were acceptable in their texture, but I have, and regularly do, eat better tasting beans out of a can. The chicken leg was clearly not marinated in the molé as it had very little flavor. I haven't mentioned the service yet, but it wasn't good. I mentioned that me and my partner had not been there before and she quickly blurted out the names of the dishes too fast for me to understand (I heard her speaking fluent English to another customer, so language is not an issue here). When I came up and asked for salsa (which was not offered to us) a few mins later she seemed irritated. I don't mind brusque or curt service as long as the product is competent, but this feels like a ripoff that's marked up. Why so stingy with such cheap and bland food? We both left hungry despite finishing all our food. After a few bites I remember saying, "I don't want to eat this" but I finished anyway because I only had 40 mins before an appointment and we were both extremely hungry. If I had more time I would have asked for a refund. Never again. I'm bummed bc I've heard such good things about this place. So it goes.

This place is phenomenal and a classic location for a great hangover meal ! I use to come here as a child ! My parents always loved coming here, they would always bring me! Service is great, always with a smile ! The food is amazing ! I love the mole they have ! The papa pancakes are so delicious too! I could go on and on honestly! You most definitely gotta try it ! Super authentic and delicious! So many flavors it's great ! Ambiance is also good! A perfect spot for the family honestly!

Beef hard taco 6/10 - meat was super basic shredded beef but the avocado slice and cotija cheese on top really made it pop Beef empanada 6-7/10 - sweetest filling I've ever tasted in an empanada. Mushy, shredded, sweet beef inside. The outside texted was great and their toppings made it enjoyable! Pork in spicy red sauce 10/10 - did not expect it to be spicy. Unfortunately my kids couldn't eat it but OMG I am coming back for this! You can tell it was an AUTHENTIC guisado! Hot sauce - spicy!! Toasted dried peppers available Coming back soon!

Rude, not attentive, customer service. Some of the pans with food in the hot area were not emersed in the steam table = gross & unhealthy. I walked in asking for one chile relleno and the younger, tall, big boned gal just stared at me. I don't think she likes her job. They need to get their act together. At least now they have a price board with clearly marked prices and descriptions. The food standards have taken a hit here. Nope, I won't be back.

The service was amazing. Flavor had the potential to be great if the food wasn't cold :(

I visited super Cocina about 6 years ago because I believe this place has the best Pozole. Every time I come back to San Diego, I secretly wish we pass by this area of town so I can come and grab a bowl. Environment - fun and simple mom and pop restaurant. The food is visible in the back where your eyes can feast first. There has been seating both indoors and outdoors ever since the pandemic. Service - everyone is soooo nice! I saw some customers taking a long time with their orders but the workers were sooo helpful! Food - I come for the Pozole so I HIGHLY recommend. It's not oily like other restaurants make it and the pork is super tender. I have also gotten the tacos dorados which was okay. And a beef empanada which was good! I would recommend this place to anyone and any of their food too!

The service is warm, friendly and respectful towards the customers who go to eat there. The atmosphere is calm and suitable for anyone who wants to eat there. They have too many options for stews (red, green, almond sauce). They have diferent opction for Mexican homemade food.

Recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint- carnitas burrito was excellent - tostada and taquitos were delicious- will definitely stop in again when I back in San Diego

My first time here, and I gotta say the place was clean and the aroma of food was pouring out the doors. I was greeted by 3 women who were very friendly and welcoming, they offered any samples of food items that we were interested in. I decided to go with the 3 beef hard shell tacos and aside of rice and beans. As soon as I took a bite it was absolutely delicious..! The tacos were crisp to perfection and the beef inside was so moist and tender, with every bite it just got better and better... this is like home cooked meals here, "just like grandma used to make " Im definitely returning.

$11 for a "large" quesadilla con pollo. Barely any cheese and barely any chicken. Not worth the price in my opinion.

Customer service used to be bad, now it's horrible. The prices have more than doubled in the past few years, which I am willing to pay if the service and portions are good. Unfortunately the ladies / guy behind the cafeteria style food bar serve very small portions. They usually have an attitude and are not very welcoming. The quality of the food has gone down over the years as well. Portions are smaller and most of the meat options are usually just pork and or chicken. The owners should also make an effort to remodel the ceiling, walls, and the very dirty bathroom.

Racist unhelpful staff. Think I saw a roach too. Disappointed as I heard so many great reviews and didn't even get to try it because of the chick in front

Delicious homemade food. Loved their salsa roja and their willingness to explain the dishes and allow us to test

Come here for authentic Mexican food! The service was also super friendly as well. We came on a Saturday around 1 and it was busy but we didn't have to wait. It's cafeteria style where you can see the food they have for the day and you order with a lady at one end and then pay at the other end. The day we went they had a spicy pork dish as their main guisado (stew) option. I think they change the main every day. What I loved is that they also offered samples of the dish and we didn't even ask for them. We got the regular combo which came with rice and beans. I also tried their mole which is AMAZING. Super flavorful without being too heavy and just the right amount of sweetness. The chicken in it was really tender as well. There is some parking right on the side of the restaurant but otherwise lots of street parking available.

Legit, authentic Mexican buffet. A couple different scratch moles, Chile rellenos, menudos, birria... fresh tortillas, with most everything made there and that day. Super casual with some economy patio tables and chairs (both inside and out), checkered table cloths, and some old school Mexican decor. I had Chile rellenos and chilaquiles roja. Both good and about $12 with a drink.

They are so friendly! Their mole combo plate and parole was deeeeeeelish. Would recommend if you're in the SD area!

Beans had no flavor. The carnitas were so greasy! Let's not talk about the service! They don't even great say thank you or anything. Having manners never hurt anyone.

Desde que pase por este lugar , supe que tenía que venir a comer aquí. Hoy se me hizo! Con solo ver las opciones de comida se me hizo agua a la boca . Las señoras muy amables, luego luego atienden a uno. Si gustas probar also te dan para qué pruebes antes de ordenar . Todo lo que ordene estaba muy delicioso con ese sazón mexicano definitivamente recomendado!

I wanted to try a new spot for some pozole and based on the pictures this spot looked pretty good. I was also in a bit of a time crunch so I liked that I can order it via GrubHub and to stop and pick it up on my way home. I Ended up ordering a large pozole for myself and an order of mole chilaquiles for my pArtner. Partner loves his chilaquiles with egg and carnitas however via the app you can only select one (and they upcharge on the dish, $3.99 for addition of eggs (fried or scrambled) or carnitas). The pozole was ok, I think it could have been a bit more flavorful; the broth seemed like it was missing something. They did give me plenty of garnishing (cilantro, lime, radish, cabbage and chile) but there was way to much hominy and little pork; thus the soup being o.k. The mole was a bit weird on the chilaquiles, again, I think lacking depth of flavor and a bit to salty.

I absolutely loved this cafeteria style restaurant. It reminded me when I went to Mexico as a kid with my folks and we always stopped at restaurant similar to Super. I highly recommend this place. I got the carnitas with Oaxacan red sauce. The freshly made tortilla are so so good. Must stop place. They also had live music which is always a plus.

I must admit, I was a little hesitant about coming to this place due to some of the recent reviews I read. However, we did have a good experience, unlike some other other reviewers. I felt a little intimidated going into Super Cocina because I wasn't sure what to order, how to order, or what the dishes were. Luckily, the woman who was working there was super nice and friendly. She let us try a few different dishes and we were able to discovery some tasty items!! We ended up with 1 combo with carnitas, rice, and beans. Another 2 item combo with cilantro chicken, some delicious pork dish, and rice and beans. Each came with 3 corn tortillas. The carnitas also same with a side of lime, cilantro/onions, and salsa. The small pieces of carnitas were really nice, some of the larger pieces could be a little dry. The cilantro chicken was tasty as a sample, but with the other pork dish, ended up being bland. The chicken was super tender though. Mixed with the salsa, it ended up tasting alright. My favorite was the pork dish and I'm not even sure what it was called. It wasn't the spicy one. It was limey and maybe part of the pork rib? It was so flavorful. I also really loved the rice mixed with the pork dish. The corn tortillas were also better than a lot of other places, it was soft and didn't flake apart. I didn't try the beans. Their fountain machine needed some work. I think the c02 cartridge might have needed replacing. It was spurting out syrup all over the place. They had some seats outdoors which was nice. I was thinking we might have to sit in the car and eat since we're back to rising cases of covid and wanted to sit outdoors.

Hands down my favorite home style Mexican spot in San Diego. They have a great selection mole and caldos to choose from. Prices are reasonable and service is excellent. The also have a fantastic breakfast in the morning. Enjoy!

Super cocina is always there for me when I need the comfort of a home cooked meal. With many different options behind the bar, you can't go wrong with any of the choices they have to offer. The ladies serving up the food are always very friendly and helpful and will even give you a sample of anything you want to try. This is your place for fresh original home cooked Mexican food you won't find anywhere else.

First of all I don't like this place in general. The thing that put in end , making me never going back was like last week. I was eating and then I felt something in my mouth crack, thought it was a bone until it wasn't. Half of one of my tooth cracked. Worst food place.

Sample the guisados and choose your favorites. This place is so perfect. I'm an out-of-towner and it was recommended by a local. So happy she told me about this spot. Amazing food!

Birria has been listed as one of the culinary trends for 2021. Several food trucks have popped up recently serving this item in addition to the long-time brick and mortar shops in the South Bay area. Pretty much all of them serve birria de res (beef) while the number that has birria de chivo (goat) is much less. Super Cocina showed up as a place that had slow braised goat but didn't require a long drive down south. Dedicated parking was available on both sides of the building. Although the menu had offerings like hard-shell tacos, quesadillas, tostadas, and enchiladas, Super Cocina was not a prototypical Mexican joint. The food was on display in containers under a heat lamp a la cafeteria style. Their specialties were the soups which included birria, caldo, menudo, and pozole. I picked a small serving of the birria de chivo ($8.25) and the pozole rojo ($5.99) as my items to-go. The tender pieces of goat meat, some of which was still on a bone, were mixed in a rich and savory broth. It looked more menacing from the perspectives of saltiness and spiciness, but the taste was quite mild. The pozole had a similar appearance however, it was also filled with a deep flavor. The ingredients were pork, hominy, and chiles. If there was one aspect I wish they could have improved, then it would be the corn tortillas that were provided with the order. They were not freshly homemade which is a shame because that would have elevated my experience to five stars.

If you love real old fashion Mexican food try this place and you'll be back again and again a as I do.

For locals craving excellent Mexican food, the blessing of San Diego County is that we're surrounded by superb restaurantes, taquerias, birrierias, cenadurias and more, run by people who've come to us from every part of Mexico. But if you and a significant other have ever played the game, "I don't know, what would *you* like to eat?", you'll understand that choice isn't always a good thing. Where comida Mexicana is concerned, our County's variety of options can be a curse. And, making matters worse, many of our best Mexican spots - that is, those that offer food that Mexican people eat - offer abbreviated menus, and may only do one or two things well. I occasionally host friends and family who are new to authentic Mexican food, and I've learned that such limitations can present a time-sucking complication. So, over time, and as a matter of self-care, I've sussed out two places in the County that offer a high degree of tastiness across a range of Mexican dishes: El Borrego and Super Cocina. City Heights' El Borrego offers a small menu of regional Mexican specialties like mixiote de borrego (estilo Hidalgo) and cochinita pibil Yucateca. Both the restaurant's dining room, rustic and comfortable, and its back patio, a pleasant urban oasis, offer diners the opportunity to enjoy an excellent meal served with homely kindness. You're meant to slowly savor one delicious flavor burst after another, and, should you visit, you can be certain that your guests will neither be bored nor ignored. Super Cocina (Corridor neighborhood; south of Normal Heights; east of North Park) is different, and, to be honest, dining there may be the most street-wise thing you'll do all week. Super Cocina offers an inexpensive buffet - actually, more like a Filipino turo-turo setup - where office workers, chatty old folks and guys in safety vests line up to order from servers who seem intent on overfilling cup after bowl after plate, as though they feel personally challenged to provide more food than their customers can handle. But there's more to Super Cocina than fairly-priced piles of food. The vibe is sort of "Abuela Throwdown": little old ladies each make a guisado, birria, pozole or something else equally tasty; they display their entries on a steam table to see what will sell; and, when the doors open, it's on! Most important: if you take people to Super Cocina, you can accurately represent the restaurant's menu as authentic, and when you've finished eating, you'll look like a genius to your picky, everyone-wants-something-different out-of-town visitors who walked in thinking that Taco Bell is Mexican food. Super Cocina solves problems, and that's not nothing. ******* NOTES: - Street parking is available, and if you show up before noon or after 2 pm, you can get a table quickly. - Service is in English and in Spanish; you'll do best if you know a bit of both. - I've never enjoyed the selection of antojitos at Super Cocina as much as other people, which probably says more about me than about the antojitos. ********** El Borrego: https://tinyurl.com/5e6pzt6e

Wow that's good food. Quick, friendly & fast cafeteria style food that is perfect for serving this way. The spicy pork rib guisado (stew) has tons of flavor & meat, the goat soup is rich & satisfying. The caldo de res (beef soup) is loaded with meat & huge chunks of vegetables. Rice was excellent the best Mexican rice I've tasted. The beans & tortillas were good. I will be back to try more dishes

Small place with big flavor! There was a steady line but the place wasn't overcrowded. You know a place is authentic Mexican when they use queso fresco and not chingaderas like shredded cheese. Our kids ate up all their food. I would have taken pictures of it all but it was gone so fast! We spent $60 for a family of 5 which does seem a little pricey for a Mexican food establishment but we aren't complaining because it kept us full all day! 4 plates of food and 2 chicken tacos, plus drinks for all. Would definitely like to come back and try the pozole and caldo de rez (Mexican beef stew/soup) I was hoping they had albóndigas but it doesn't seem to be an item they offer here.

I love coming to Super Cocina! They have real authentic Mexican food. Everything on the menu is delicious. The ladies who work there and cook are so happy and friendly and very good cooks! Everything they do is with a smile. They play good music and the restaurant is clean and inviting. They have indoor and outdoor seating. My favorite thing to get here is the green enchiladas. They have chicken green sauce cheese and even avacado. The beans are perfect, the rice is amazing! It's very hard to find good Mexican rice. It's fluffy and flavorful. My friend likes to get the spicy pork with tomatillo and the beans and rice. It is real Mexican food like your grandma would make. They have food out behind the counter that you can see and chose so it's really fast to get your food. But there are also other things on the menu that they will cook in the back. The horchata is also really good. I just love this place can't you tell? I've been coming here about 16 years. Located in North Park on university

The food was awful,no flavour and the tortilla strips covered in Mole was not fit for a dog. Chicken Mole was disgusting. In addition flies were swarming everywhere.

I call this place Super Cochino to annoy my Mexican wife. It works every time. Anyway So I love pozole. I am a guy who loves Ramen, especially the tonkotsu. It's my great passion. And to me, Pozole is like Mexican Tonkotsu. What I am trying to say is, Pozole has a special place in my heart. Question is, is this Pozole the best Pozole in San Diego? So far, it is to me.

Literally the BEST pozole I've ever tried. It was so good and especially needed during the cold winter days.

I definitely would not eat here again ever! I was eating a breakfast meal and a piece of a metal sliver got stuck in my tooth! I could have swallowed that metal and died. I had to get pliers to get the lice of metal out of my mouth. I told the lady what I found and she gave me some crap excuse. I did get my money back and a free piece of cake. Dirty ass place!

La comida es muy deliciosa The food was absolutely delicious, I would recommend the carnitas and pozole.

I was a little nervous going for the first time because I was overwhelmed by the options. They were so sweet and immediately handed me samples to try to help me decide. Not to mention the food was AMAZING.

As someone who eats a lot of tacos and burritos, Super Cocina was a wonderful change of pace! When you first enter it is easy to just rave about how clean and well-decorated the restaurant is. All the foods are laid out in vats (cafeteria-style) and is written out on menu boards above. There are dozens of options set before you right when you enter, as stews of different meats and sauces marinate before your eyes. It can be very intimidating, but the workers there are extremely nice and give off a motherly-vibe. They will explain each dish and even encourage you to sample. Definitely take advantage of the free samples so you can try all sorts of dishes without committing! The service is so great and coupled with amazing home-cooked food, there really is no better place when you are feeling Mexican food in San Diego! The pozole was really great, but for me the chili relleno really was my favorite! I can't wait to go back and try more super dishes!

Imagine it's like stepping into the kitchen of your abuela cooking all day vats of beans and rice and guisadas. A variety of stewed dishes, mol'e, sopas and more. It's comfort food with so much spice, heat and flavor. Mucho sabor! Deliciosa!

Super rico los huevos rancheros. They lived up to the hype, best huevos rancheros I've had to date! Few parking spots out front, one bathroom, café ordering, great prices. The menudo was great according to my husband too. Muy picante la salsa, we'll be back!

I was there yesterday, I used to love this place. Traditional Mexican cuisine, unfortunately it has gone down hill, the mole lacked its usual flavor and the rice was crispy almost old. Beans didn't taste like I remember, perhaps there going thru new staff. Sad to see my favorite Mexican spot go down hill.