Hands down the best Mexican food in all the land! They even have a small keto menu that is amazing. Nowhere else has this and it is so very much appreciated. The owner and staff are really kind and make delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lissandro Carrillo
Best Mexican food around easily once you have it don’t really want to have any other Mexican food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madison Acres
Such good food. If I lived closer, I would be here all the time! The fish tacos were amazing, and they didn’t have the birria tacos today, but was recommended the quesa tacos with pork — also, so good! Definitely a must!
Food: 5
Vito Cosce
My surf and turf burrito came without the turf wth
Food: 1
Service: 1
Shelby Huddleson Realtor
Simply the best authentic Mexican food in Humboldt! 🤤Located at the eureka gold course, a hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gavin Thompson
better tacos at the food trucks but the food isn't bad
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jeffrey Monsell
I have been going to Cocina Mariposa regularly since moving to Humboldt in January 2019. I have tried a fairly large portion of the menu at this point. Every single thing I have ordered has invariably been fresh and absolutely delicious.
For me, particular highlights are the chili relleno plate, the tacos (with habanero salsa if you like spicy), and the California burrito. If you're into Mexican breakfast, their breakfast tortas and chilaquiles are excellent. But really, order anything that sounds good, it'll probably be great!
Their agua frescas are also to die for. They are made with real juice and are unlike most of the agua frescas you'll have had in your life.
They are also VERY knowledgeable about vegetarian and vegan cuisine, and are willing to alter menu items to fit these diets within reason.
This review is long overdue, but I recommend Cocina Mariposa to the highest degree. It really is a gem in a restaurant landscape that is otherwise dubious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawn Brooks
Not a good dining experience at all… the outdoor seating was in the worst condition I have ever seen, so then we requested to get the food to go instead. The grilled chicken was very over cooked and charred most pieces were black and bitter tasting. The cheese in my burrito was just packed into the side so I couldn’t avoid having a bit of just cheese when I took a bite from that side… I think it’s comment sense to spread cheese throughout the burrito when making one to avoid that from happening. We were supposed to get a side of salsa that comes with the burrito but the side of green salsa turned out be beans??? That was odd… I mean we didn’t ask for the side of salsa but it came with it so we asked for green rather than red as the other option. Anyway… this experience was totally bad and I’ll never be ordering from here again.
Sam Baik
I thought the gps was sending me to some horror movie and then it took me to a muni golf course. My hopes weren’t high and then someone leaving the restaurant said this is Eurekas hidden gem. That was a great start. They had free chips and beans/cheese that were tasty. The Shias freskas looked awesome but I didn’t want to pay $6 for it. Thats the going rate for good Shia fees as anyhow… I order the queso Birria taco and al pastor burrito w queso inside. Food was legit and I love to support local mom and pop shops. Servers were friendly and had a great meal on a long drive. Just what I needed. I forgot to take pix of the food bc I was so hungry.
marrk001
Great burrito, would have given 5 stars, but they are very stingy when it comes to giving you salsa for your burrito, as in they don’t want to give you any.
Cocina Mariposa is our most favorite restaurant in Humboldt and possibly one of the best Mexican restaurants in California. The food is always consistent and delicious, the service is always friendly and fast. Best battered fish tacos I’ve ever had and a Chile relleno that your abuela would be impressed with. Don’t get me started on the complimentary bean dip!
Maurice
Best Tacos and Burritos in Humboldt by FAR
No Name
5 star isn’t enough. Best tacos I’ve had in my life.
Lehrin Morey
Delicious burrito, excited to go back and try more
santiagoeb94
I had the vegan torta with jackfruit. It was filling and tasty! Highly recommended.
Hands down the best Mexican food in all the land! They even have a small keto menu that is amazing. Nowhere else has this and it is so very much appreciated. The owner and staff are really kind and make delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Mexican food around easily once you have it don’t really want to have any other Mexican food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such good food. If I lived closer, I would be here all the time! The fish tacos were amazing, and they didn’t have the birria tacos today, but was recommended the quesa tacos with pork — also, so good! Definitely a must!
Food: 5
My surf and turf burrito came without the turf wth
Food: 1
Service: 1
Simply the best authentic Mexican food in Humboldt! 🤤Located at the eureka gold course, a hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
better tacos at the food trucks but the food isn't bad
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I have been going to Cocina Mariposa regularly since moving to Humboldt in January 2019. I have tried a fairly large portion of the menu at this point. Every single thing I have ordered has invariably been fresh and absolutely delicious.
For me, particular highlights are the chili relleno plate, the tacos (with habanero salsa if you like spicy), and the California burrito. If you're into Mexican breakfast, their breakfast tortas and chilaquiles are excellent. But really, order anything that sounds good, it'll probably be great!
Their agua frescas are also to die for. They are made with real juice and are unlike most of the agua frescas you'll have had in your life.
They are also VERY knowledgeable about vegetarian and vegan cuisine, and are willing to alter menu items to fit these diets within reason.
This review is long overdue, but I recommend Cocina Mariposa to the highest degree. It really is a gem in a restaurant landscape that is otherwise dubious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not a good dining experience at all… the outdoor seating was in the worst condition I have ever seen, so then we requested to get the food to go instead. The grilled chicken was very over cooked and charred most pieces were black and bitter tasting. The cheese in my burrito was just packed into the side so I couldn’t avoid having a bit of just cheese when I took a bite from that side… I think it’s comment sense to spread cheese throughout the burrito when making one to avoid that from happening. We were supposed to get a side of salsa that comes with the burrito but the side of green salsa turned out be beans??? That was odd… I mean we didn’t ask for the side of salsa but it came with it so we asked for green rather than red as the other option. Anyway… this experience was totally bad and I’ll never be ordering from here again.
I thought the gps was sending me to some horror movie and then it took me to a muni golf course. My hopes weren’t high and then someone leaving the restaurant said this is Eurekas hidden gem. That was a great start. They had free chips and beans/cheese that were tasty. The Shias freskas looked awesome but I didn’t want to pay $6 for it. Thats the going rate for good Shia fees as anyhow… I order the queso Birria taco and al pastor burrito w queso inside. Food was legit and I love to support local mom and pop shops. Servers were friendly and had a great meal on a long drive. Just what I needed. I forgot to take pix of the food bc I was so hungry.
Great burrito, would have given 5 stars, but they are very stingy when it comes to giving you salsa for your burrito, as in they don’t want to give you any.
Restaurantji Recommends
Cocina Mariposa is our most favorite restaurant in Humboldt and possibly one of the best Mexican restaurants in California. The food is always consistent and delicious, the service is always friendly and fast. Best battered fish tacos I’ve ever had and a Chile relleno that your abuela would be impressed with. Don’t get me started on the complimentary bean dip!
Best Tacos and Burritos in Humboldt by FAR
5 star isn’t enough. Best tacos I’ve had in my life.
Delicious burrito, excited to go back and try more
I had the vegan torta with jackfruit. It was filling and tasty! Highly recommended.
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