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La Cocina: Authentic Mexican Kitchen Scottsdale - La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen, Scottsdale, AZ

La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen

4.4
4.4
77 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
Step into La Cocina where the heart of Mexico comes alive on your plate. Delight in the rich, vibrant flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine, meticulously crafted from time-honored recipes handed down through generations. Experience the warmth and passion of Mexico with every bite!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (480) 931-3770
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 77 people are saying

La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scottsdale

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen is a vibrant addition to North Scottsdale, blending "great food," "excellent service," and a "beautiful interior." The ambiance is upscale yet welcoming, with fresh ingredients and standout dishes like wagyu fajitas and shrimp tacos. Although busy, the staff is attentive, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

77 Reviews
  1. Spooky VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and so was our food. Four different entrees and all delicious. We all agreed the ambiance was pleasant and nice to be a part of. Please stay! We love having a great Mexican restaurant so close by!

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  2. Medelice

    Phoenix12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding! The service was terrific!

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  3. Patricia VIP

    Phoenix11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to have a festive, delicious lunch with girlfriends. Management and staff are at the top of their game. Love it there!

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  4. Rose VIP

    Phoenix17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third visit. So happy to have this restaurant near our home. We had Garrett as our server for the second time ( our request) he is the best.
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the kind words, Garrett is one of the best! We hope to see you again soon! Patrick DiCesare - General Manager

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  5. Pam

    Exclusive6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. We had a great wait your name Tyler, who was right there every time we needed him and more. The ambience was fabulous. Sitting was comfortable. Cannot find one thing I would change about this place. Food was also great. We will definitely be going back and would recommend it to others.
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, we hope to see you again soon! Patrick DiCesare - General Manager

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  6. JeffJ VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic experience and great value. Noisier than we would prefer.
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, we hope to see you again soon! Patrick DICesare - General Manager

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  7. Rory VIP

    Phoenix50 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Wifey and I ordered a Topo Chico to split as server told us it was a large glass bottle. A few minutes later he plops a 12 oz. bottle on the table and leaves quickly. No glasses. Chips and salsa arrive. Chips were actually good but salsa was over tomatoed (is there such a word?). Refrieds were ok and rice was ok. I ordered a combination enchilada and crispy shell taco. The taco had enough lettuce to be a main course salad and not much else going on inside. The enchilada was supposed to be chicken though it was scrunched between the taco and rice so I’m not sure what was in it. It looked like it went through the dishwasher first . 2 good points: 1.the food arrived quickly 2. I could actually hear our conversation as there wasn’t that stupid blasting music. If I went back, it would be on the suggestion of others. No Bueno and mediocre
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that some aspects of your visit didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your feedback on the service and food and we’ll be addressing these concerns with our team to ensure a better experience in the future. On a positive note, we’re glad you enjoyed the chips and the comfortable atmosphere. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more enjoyable meal. Patrick DiCesare - General Manager

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  8. sharon

    Denver61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food great again. Service a bit slower. Our server though -very sweet. Not sure about name-Veronica. Sorry.
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, we hope to see you again soon! Patrick DiCesare - General Manager

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  9. ShawnH VIP

    Dallas9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a table of 8 and our server was responsive for the most part. Two orders were wrong, one entirely not what was ordered and one not with the substitutions as ordered. Food delivery was prompt. Pricing on Wagau fajitas seemed over priced especially for quantity. Will be back Overall best Mexican food around
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and that your server was responsive. However, we sincerely apologize for the order mix-ups and will be reviewing this with our team to ensure better accuracy in the future. We also appreciate your thoughts on the Wagyu fajitas pricing and portion size—we’ll take that into consideration as we continuously refine our offerings. We’re grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Patrick DiCesare - General Manager

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  10. Becky VIP

    Phoenix31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried La Cocina on a Sunday night for my birthday with our daughter. It’s such a beautiful place with comfortable seating areas and a patio. We were seated promptly with a reservation but did not have a server for quite awhile. We ordered margaritas which were expensive but tasty. We tried the queso dip with chips which was lackluster and very small. Chips and salsa were good. We ordered enchiladas, tacos, and a beef chimichanga , enchilada style. Chimis are completely plain otherwise. No cheese, no sauce, no lettuce, no guac or pico. Needs color on the plate and some flavor. My suggestion is to make it smaller and add toppings Or enhancements. Service was very friendly but slow. I received a churro dessert for my birthday which was a nice touch. I love Mexican food for sauces and flavors and until this place changes some menu items, I probably won’t be returning. I was so hoping that this would be our neighborhood place.
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for choosing La Cocina to celebrate your birthday! We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, margaritas, and friendly service, but we’re sorry to hear that some aspects of your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback on the chimichanga presentation and flavors is truly valuable, and we’ll be sure to share it with our team. We always strive to improve and provide the best dining experience possible. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future! Patrick DiCesre - General Manager

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La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen

32527 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    North Scottsdale
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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