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Cocina de Barrio, San Diego, CA

Cocina de Barrio

4.7
4.7
430 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
3707 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-4221

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
*Brunch hours are on a walk-in basis only.
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Cocina de Barrio by Chef Jose J. Flores

Bienvenidos a Cocina de Barrio, the newest modern-urban Mexican restaurant located in Hillcrest, San Diego! 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 tequila and mezcal selections, MUCHA cerveza, 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 Tuesday-Friday from 3-5pm! Stay Chido!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Bar Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jose J. Flores
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Cross street
    5th Avenue and Pennsylvania Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 430 people are saying

Cocina de Barrio 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina de Barrio offers "excellent service" and "really good food," with standout Oaxacan dishes like birria tacos and memelitas. The ambiance is perfect for family meals or gatherings, and the "authentic, rich flavors" make every meal memorable. While drinks might lack creativity, the cocktails and vegan options are highly praised.

430 Reviews
  1. Tom VIP

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty pricey but good - the food was delicious but $30 entree is a little insane.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on April 17, 2025
    Hola Tom, gracias for visiting us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your meal. We truly appreciate your support and feedback! Until next time - stay chido!

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  2. Oscar

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They are on point every time we dine here. Food and service is excellent.

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  3. Abby VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food and drinks! A quick meal because we were short on time, it was easy to get a reservation. I’ve also been here for brunch and it was just as delicious! Definitely recommend!
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hola Abby, gracias for stopping by! We're pleased to hear you enjoy your experience each time - your support means so much! Until next time - stay chido!

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  4. Erin

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, so were the drinks! Our server was also very attentive but didn't want to disturb us too much.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hola Erin, gracias for your support! We're happy to hear you had a great experience with us. Come again soon!

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  5. Jesse

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! My kids are picky and even liked the food.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hola Jesse, gracias for stopping by! We're very pleased to hear the entire family enjoyed what we have to offer. We look forward to seeing you guys again soon!

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  6. Lena VIP

    San Diego46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceedingly good Oaxacan food with excellent service and decent cocktails to boot! We really enjoyed our meal
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on January 16, 2025
    Hola Lena, gracias for your support! We're glad you enjoyed your meal and experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. Indra

    Mexico City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Cosina de Barrio was incredible—each dish was packed with authentic, rich flavors that truly felt like a taste of home. The ingredients were fresh, and the preparation was spot on. Every bite was a celebration of traditional flavors. The drinks, though, were a bit too inflexible for my taste; they lacked the creativity and variety I was hoping for.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on January 16, 2025
    Hola Indra, gracias for dining with us! We're very pleased to hear you truly enjoyed what we have to offer - a taste of home. Your support means so much! Come again soon!

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  8. Diana VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food and place to come wit family and have a great time. We all loved what we picked. Birria tacos , memelitas and ceviche 😎🔥
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on January 16, 2025
    Hola Diana, gracias for dining with us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed our food! By the way, great choices - from our Birria to our Seafood - sooo good and flavorful! Come again soon!

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  9. Tonya

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a work winter gathering and had a great time. The hosts were accommodating to reserve the lounge room for our party. It was spacious enough to hold a few table games. The host was very attentive, kind and patient. We all enjoyed ourselves very much!!!
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on December 23, 2024
    Hola Tonya, gracias for gathering with us! We're very pleased to hear everyone had an awesome experience with us. Your support means so much! Come again soon.

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  10. Jayti

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vegan food and drinks! We loved the cocktails there. The service is impressive.
    Cocina de BarrioResponded on December 1, 2024
    Hola Jayti, gracias for stopping by! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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FAQs

Cocina de Barrio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 677-2770.

Cocina de Barrio is rated 4.7 stars by 430 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. San Diego
  5. Hillcrest

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Cocina de Barrio

3707 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-4221

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th Avenue and Pennsylvania Street
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Bar Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose J. Flores
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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