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La Cocina: Authentic Mexican Kitchen Scottsdale - La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen, Scottsdale, AZ

La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen

4.5
4.5
98 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
32527 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Step into La Cocina where the heart of Mexico comes alive on your plate. Delight in the rich, vibrant flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine, meticulously crafted from time-honored recipes handed down through generations. Experience the warmth and passion of Mexico with every bite!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 98 people are saying

La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scottsdale

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food, fun bar, good service," and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "authentic real Mexican food." Highlights include "delicious margaritas," "large portions," and a "beautifully redone interior." Reservations are recommended due to high demand.

98 Reviews
  1. Rhett VIP

    Phoenix5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the patio and had a wonderful early dinner. Josiah was on point and a very nice great experience. We will be back.

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  2. Marshall VIP

    Jackson Hole1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining at La Cocina. Wonderful ambience, terrific menu, consistently great food, and always outstanding service!

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  3. Cyndi VIP

    San Francisco27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and drinks. Fajitas were excellent. Chips and salsa great also. Nice selection of tequilas.

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  4. Olga

    Phoenix54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ally greeted us with a smile at the front entrance. I was pleasantly surprised that she remembered us! Ally made us feel like we were at a local, family-owned restaurant...which we now visit often. Veronica-server was attentive and friendly. We loved the guac and our healthy salads with various protein options! Thank you ladies!

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  5. Dan VIP

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took several weeks to get a reservation before 7:00PM, but it was worth the wait! Great food, service, and ambiance! We'll be back!

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  6. David

    Phoenix26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pros: Good front desk, huge circular bar, very deep for spirits, very good steak salad. Cons: beans and rice might as well have been from Filiberto’s (and no black beans option…cmon), quac came in 3 minutes (suspect) but tasted good. Chips are generic. Everything costs $3 more than you’d expect. Fix the basics and we’ll be back.

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  7. susan

    Greater Boston85 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very happy to have La Cocina in the neighborhood! Great food, fun bar, good service.

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  8. Tom VIP

    Las Vegas83 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The birria taco appetizer was awesome. Some of the best I’ve had, my taco and chile relleno was ok, the relleno didn’t have much flavor and was very small, my taco was good again lacked some pop in flavor. My wife wasn’t a fan of the veggie burrito, nothing wrong with it, just didn’t satisfy her. She admits maybe ordering something else. Overall a good place, but again Mexican is abundant and for the price, it was ok. I’d try again just for the birria tacos. Service and ambience was excellent
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded on April 6, 2025
    Thank you for the thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the birria tacos and had a great experience with our service and atmosphere. We appreciate your honesty about the rest of the meal—it helps us improve. We’d love to have you back and hope we can really wow you next time all around! Patrick DiCesare - General Manager

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  9. Kathy VIP

    Phoenix22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was great, food delicious and plentiful. Waitress lacked a personality.
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded on April 6, 2025
    Thanks so much for the kind words about the restaurant and food—we're thrilled you enjoyed your meal! We’re sorry to hear the service didn’t match the rest of your experience. We’ll use this feedback as a reminder to keep the warmth and energy high in every interaction. Hope we get to welcome you back soon! Patrick DiCesare - General Manager

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  10. Christian VIP

    Central Coast23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific menu and execution. Food quality and quantity are both great. Reasonable prices and excellent selection of tequilas. Love the seed-free oil as well!
    La Cocina - Authentic Mexican KitchenResponded on April 5, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We hope to see you again soon! Patrick DiCesare - General Manager

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La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Phoenix / Arizona
  4. Scottsdale
  5. North Scottsdale

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 41 times today
Google Map for La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen

32527 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Scottsdale
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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