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Cocina de Barrio, San Diego, CA

Cocina de Barrio

4.8
4.8
422 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
*Brunch hours are on a walk-in basis only.
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Cocina de Barrio by Chef Jose J. Flores

Bienvenidos a Cocina de Barrio, the newest modern-urban Mexican restaurant located in Hillcrest, San Diego! We are proud to feature the culinary richness of Oaxaca as well as other Mexican regions. Stop by and enjoy our bar stocked with plenty tequila and mezcal selections, MUCHA cerveza, and wines sourced from Valle Guadalupe.

Don't forget to join us during our daily brunch (where we add a Mexican kick) and our happy hour every Tuesday-Friday from 3-5pm! Stay Chido!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–17:00 Bar Tue–Fri 15:00–21:30 Sat 10:00–21:30 Sun 10:00–17:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 15:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 677-2770
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jose J. Flores
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Cross Street
    5th Avenue and Pennsylvania Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina de Barrio offers a delightful Oaxacan menu with standout vegan options, described as "delicious" and "unique". Guests rave about the flavorful appetizers, "amazing" drinks, and attentive staff. While cocktails could be stronger, the guacamole and ceviche shine. Ideal for exploring authentic flavors and enjoying a vibrant ambiance.

422 Reviews
  1. Tonya

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a work winter gathering and had a great time. The hosts were accommodating to reserve the lounge room for our party. It was spacious enough to hold a few table games. The host was very attentive, kind and patient. We all enjoyed ourselves very much!!!

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  2. Jayti

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vegan food and drinks! We loved the cocktails there. The service is impressive.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on 1 December 2024
    Hola Jayti, gracias for stopping by! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  3. Claire

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mole, quesadillas, birria, and guacamole were wonderful!
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on 1 December 2024
    Hola Claire, gracias for dining with us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your food - our Birria is truly delicious! Great choice. Come again soon!

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  4. Pamela

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Oaxcan menu. Lots of vegan options as well. The guacamole was fantastic as was the shrimp ceviche. The Pollo de Pepian was yummy and unique. The tortilla soup was flavorful and not spicy. A wonderful change to typical Mexican food..
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on 2 November 2024
    Hola Pamela, thank you for visiting us! We're pleased to hear about your experience and are so glad you enjoyed your meal. Come again soon!

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  5. Valria

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizer, and both entrees were plentiful, hot and delicious. Presentations were awesome . Server was helpful with translations.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on 25 September 2024
    Hola Valria, gracias for dining with us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Come again soon!

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  6. valentina

    Southwest Florida

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but the menu was limited. A lot of the items they post on social media were not available.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on 25 September 2024
    Hola Valentina, gracias for dining with us. We value your feedback and want to thank you for taking the time to review. All photos that are posted on social media are dishes that are currently available on our menu. Please keep in mind that some dishes are exclusive to certain hours (happy hour, brunch, or dinner) as well as certain locations. Our Encinitas location happens to have a few exclusive dishes, but they will always be stated on our posts captions. Thank you!

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  7. Bianca

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food is delicious, overpriced for the type of restaurant.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on 26 August 2024
    Hola Bianca, gracias for visiting us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your meal. Until next time - stay chido!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire staff was very polite and knowledgeable of the menu. The drinks are also delicious, and the appetizers are packed full of flavor!
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on 26 August 2024
    Hola, gracias for your support! We're glad to hear you had an overall great experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. JenV

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good, drinks were amazing, staff was top notch.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on 29 July 2024
    Hola Jen, gracias for visiting us! We're very pleased to hear you had an overall great experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and nice ambient. Only downside is cocktails barely have some alcohol in it. But food was very good. Definitely go again to try other dishes.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on 29 July 2024
    Hola, gracias for dining with us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your overall experience with us. We truly appreciate your support and feedback! Until next time - stay chido!

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FAQs

Cocina de Barrio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 677-2770.

Cocina de Barrio is rated 4.8 stars by 422 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Cocina de Barrio

3707 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-4221

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    5th Avenue and Pennsylvania Street
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–17:00 Bar Tue–Fri 15:00–21:30 Sat 10:00–21:30 Sun 10:00–17:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 15:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose J. Flores
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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