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Cocina de Barrio Encinitas, Encinitas, CA

Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

4.7
4.7
144 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
967 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-4443

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
*Brunch hours are on a walk-in basis only.

Cocina de Barrio by Chef Jose J. Flores

Welcome to Cocina de Barrio, the newest modern-urban Mexican restaurant located in Encinitas, CA! 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 of tequila and mezcal selections, beer, 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 Monday-Friday from 3-5pm! Stay Chido!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 704-8625
  • Website
    http://www.eatcocinadebarrio.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jose J. Flores

Menu

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What 144 people are saying

Cocina de Barrio Encinitas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina de Barrio Encinitas offers a vibrant dining experience with "truly excellent Oaxaca cuisine" and a "superb service." Guests rave about the diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like birria tacos and table-side guacamole. The restaurant's "fantastic food and atmosphere" make it a must-visit, despite occasional noise and service delays.
144 Reviews

  1. Sarah VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall fantastic experience - great food and impecoable service

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  2. Maribel

    San Diego51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are great here. We had the short rib mole, salmon yellow mole, chicken with green mole, and lamb shank, along with the tableside prepared guacamole.  All of them were delicious although the salmon was overcooked. 

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  3. Patricia VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not your typical Mexican restaurant, definitely more upscale.

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  4. James VIP

    San Diego172 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly excellent Oaxaca cuisine with excellent Mexican wine selection and superb service.

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  5. Nienah

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    food was phenomenal, my third time here! service is a bit slow but the food makes up for it 100x over
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on March 12, 2025
    Hola Nienah, gracias for your continuous support! We're happy to hear you enjoy what we have to offer. We apologize for any inconvenience and truly appreciate your feedback. Until next time - stay chido!

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  6. Jacki VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic, food was delicious, and the atmosphere is a lot of fun. Will definitely be back.
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on March 12, 2025
    Hola Jacki, gracias for visiting us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means so much! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. Marla

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delightful. Don't expect your typical Mexican restaurant --the focus on Oaxacan food is really special. Servers were very attentive. We enjoyed our meal greatly.
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hola Marla, gracias for giving us a try! We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with us. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Daniel VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend Cocina De Barrio! The service was excellent and everything we ordered was amazing. Overall large portions and plenty of plant based / vegan options.
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hola Daniel, gracias for visiting us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed dining with us. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Manuel

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was super nice and welcoming
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hola Manuel, gracias for stopping by! We're happy you had a great experience with us. Until next time - stay chido!

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  10. Gena

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and atmosphere! We’re from Virginia and we always make time to eat here when in San Diego!
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hola Gena, gracias for stopping by and giving us a try! We're very pleased to hear we do not disappoint. Your continuous support means so much! Until next time - stay chido!

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Cocina de Barrio Encinitas is rated 4.7 stars by 144 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

967 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-4443

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Jose J. Flores
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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