Cocina De Barrio

Name: Cocina De Barrio
Address: 967 S Coast Hwy 101 #101, Encinitas, California, 92024, US
Telephone: (760) 704-8625
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

$$ • Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Pet Friendly

Hours:
967 S Coast Hwy 101 #101, Encinitas
(760) 704-8625

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About Cocina De Barrio

Cocina De Barrio is a neighborhood restaurant that emphasizes elevated presentation for both drinks and food. The visually stunning cocktails feature fresh flowers, herbs, fancy salts, and dried fruit, although some customers have mentioned that they find them lacking in alcohol content. The spacious restaurant has a large bar area and an open dining concept with long community tables, making it suitable for large groups. During happy hour, guests enjoy amazing food and drinks, including Memelitas, guacamole, and flavorful mango and strawberry margaritas. The menu showcases Oaxacan cuisine, with dishes like salsa de molcajete, guacamole with chapulines, and red chilaquiles receiving high praise. Customers also recommend the ceviche, birria tacos, and short rib, which, despite a slight burnt taste, was enjoyed with carrot puree, dumplings, and lemon rice. The table side guacamole is noted as delicious and a must-try. Guests appreciate the generous portion sizes and the variety of vegan and vegetarian options available. The staff, including manager Oscar, are friendly and attentive, contributing to a memorable experience. Cocina De Barrio has a positive reputation thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and enjoyable dishes, with many customers describing it as a step above traditional Mexican food and a new favorite spot for those seeking unique Mexican cuisine, including dishes with huitlacoche, nopales, and barrio lamb. The drinks, especially the Palomas, are a definite highlight, making this restaurant a popular choice for food lovers.