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Cocina de Barrio Encinitas, Encinitas, CA

Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

4.7
4.7
140 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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!

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What 140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Healthy

  • North San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina de Barrio Encinitas is a vibrant Oaxacan gem offering "delicious authentic Mexican food." Guests rave about the "excellent service," "creative cocktails," and tableside guacamole. The lively atmosphere and "beautiful presentation" enhance the dining experience. With a diverse menu, including vegan options, this spot is a must-visit in Encinitas.

140 Reviews
  1. 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

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Jacob

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unassuming from the street when you walk in the restaurant is very vibrant. Great cocktails. Diverse menu options. The birria tacos were delicious. The corn side that came with the salmon was incredible. Memelitas were big and flavorful
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hola Jacob, gracias for stopping by and giving us a try! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience with us and enjoyed your meal. Come again soon!

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  8. Alexis

    San Diego3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly wasn’t a huge fan of the food. Maybe it was just an off day? The beans and rice were undercooked and everything tasted sort of bland. We got the short rib mole, meletas and molcajete salsa. The mole just tasted like bitter peppers. Meat was cooked well though. Service wise I felt a little rushed and like we weren’t welcomed.

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  9. Debbie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food and service. Margaritas were mostly ice so next time ask for light ice
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on January 16, 2025
    Hola Debbie, gracias for visiting us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We truly appreciate your support and feedback! Come again soon!

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  10. lauren

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Yummy food. Expensive though, so prepare for an expensive night out. Noise level is very loud inside- for some reason I found it hard to hear my family at the table.
    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasResponded on January 16, 2025
    Hola Lauren, gracias for visiting us! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal. We truly appreciate your feedback! Until next time - stay chido!

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Cocina de Barrio Encinitas is rated 4.7 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

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

Additional information

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  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Jose J. Flores
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