Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

Name: Cocina de Barrio Encinitas
Address: 967 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA, United States, 92024-4443
Telephone: (760) 704-8625
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

140 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Vegetarian-friendly
Lively

*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

Location
967 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-4443
Area
Encinitas
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

What 140 people are saying

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
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Good for groups
North San Diego
Healthy
North San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cocina de Barrio Encinitas delights with its "authentic, amazing food and service," offering vibrant Oaxacan cuisine. Guests praise the "superb mole" and "best guacamole ever," made tableside. The menu features "outstanding, creative, fresh" dishes with vegan options. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, the "fun ambiance" and "extraordinary cocktails" make it a "gem!"

140 Reviews

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Nienah
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Jacki
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Marla
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 16 February 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 4 days ago
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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Daniel
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 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 4 days ago
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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Manuel
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 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 4 days ago
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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Gena
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 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 4 days ago
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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Jacob
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 February 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 4 days ago
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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Alexis
San Diego
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 January 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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Debbie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 January 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 16 January 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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lauren
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 January 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 16 January 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.

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Google Map for Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

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

Additional information

Area
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

Website
http://www.eatcocinadebarrio.com/
Phone number
(760) 704-8625

Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

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