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Cocina de Barrio Encinitas, Encinitas, CA

Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
*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 149 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Healthy

  • North San Diego

    Neighborhood gem

  • North San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina de Barrio Encinitas offers "truly excellent" Oaxacan cuisine with a vibrant atmosphere. Diners highlight "superb" service, "phenomenal" food, and "unique" cocktails. The restaurant features "amazing" tableside guacamole and diverse vegan options. While noise levels can be high, outdoor seating provides a pleasant alternative. Overall, a "fantastic" dining experience.
149 Reviews

  1. Mindy VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant for Cinco De Mayo! Our service was outstanding, and the food was terrific. We will definitely be back soon!

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  2. Ann

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Creative and authentic, beautifully presented. Great, friendly service!

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  3. Claudia VIP

    San Diego37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious and so flavorful! Great service, cocktails were different and tasty. We loved it!

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  4. Aztechan

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect from the moment we walked in the door to when we walked out. The food, the service, the vibe, everything was really good!

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  5. Travis

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the flavors at Cocina de Barrio. We have enjoyed their excellent happy hour a few times, and finally came for dinner. We ordered the Memelitas Veganas, Pescado Zarandeadp, and Salmon en Mole Amarillo. Every dish was superb, and the service was excellent!

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  6. Sarah VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall fantastic experience - great food and impecoable service
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on April 17, 2025
    Hola Sarah, gracias for stopping by! We're so glad you had an awesome experience with us. Come again soon!

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  7. Maribel VIP

    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. 
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on April 17, 2025
    Hola Maribel, gracias for dining with us! We're glad to hear you had an overall great experience and enjoyed your meal. We truly appreciate your support and feedback! Come again soon!

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  8. 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.
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on April 17, 2025
    Hola Patricia, gracias for stopping by! We hope you enjoyed your experience with us. Until next time - stay chido!

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  9. James VIP

    San Diego173 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.
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on April 17, 2025
    Hola James, gracias for dining with us! We are very pleased to hear you had an awesome experience and truly enjoyed what we have to offer. Until next time - stay chido!

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  10. 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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Cocina de Barrio Encinitas is rated 4.7 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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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