Cocina Del Carmen Temecula

Wow - this is our next favorite spot for authentic Mexican food. We went for breakfast today and the whole experience was perfect - the coffee was delicious, the food was fantastic, the service was top notch, and the overall price was very reasonable. We are definitely coming back for lunch and drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My son and I tried this place last week. The food was amazing the salsas were very good and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The most sweetest people work here! My coworkers and I work right next door and currently are obsessed with their nachos 😍😍. I’ve had their burritos, birria tacos and carne asada fries. Absolutely no complaints, 10/10 recommendations!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time trying. Highly impressed with the service and quality of food. Pleasure to meet Jose during our lunch and if we are back in the area will definitely be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really good food and great environment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

In town for business and decided to give Cocina del Carmen a try. I’m super glad I did. I had some picky eaters in my group but literally everyone was very happy with what they got.

The quesabirria tacos looked incredible when the order of three came to the table. They were equally as tasty. The tlyuda and the molcajete were both sizable and delicious. The star of the show in my opinion however is the Mole. I love mole and this was one of the better versions I’ve had. It was just the right mix of sweet and savory. It had a touch of heat and I could have eaten it with just a spoon.

The owner, Jose and his wife, Edith were gracious and welcoming. This is a newer place and is still finding its way through but if I were local, I’d visit over and over.

Great beer selection also!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We tried Cocina Del Carmen for the first time and I'm so glad we did! Came here for the mole but found so much more. Owner and staff are so friendly plus the quality food and service outstanding. My family can't wait to come back! Here are some pics of our meals. Everything was tasty! (chile relleno plate with tortillas, chicken enchiladas plate with mole sauce, molotes oaxaca, torta oaxaquena)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This food is amazing. It taste home made. The Quesa Birrias were an unexpected delight. The explosion of flavor after the first bite was delicious. The Chile Relleno plate taste like my mother in laws, I couldn't believe it. The Carne Asada Fries and California burrito have unique flavoring unlike other taco shops in the area. Definitely recommend a try. Its about as authentic as you can get.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Little bugs flying around, dry tacos. All the salsas lack flavor.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We arrived admittedly close to closing time with the intent to take out, but the owner welcomed us to dine in and stay beyond closing with wonderful hospitality and positivity. The food had incredibly rich flavour, tasted like the truly authentic Mexican food we had hoped to find while visiting the area, and you could tell they take pride in their cooking. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

They were super friendly and the food was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mole and enchiladas were awesome! Best we've had in town

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a wonderful experience at Cocina Del Carmen tonight. Oxacan cuisine at it's finest. It's a little hidden treasure that you must try! The food is so delicious and the salsa is not your cookie cutter flavor, it's original and delicious! Great background music (Latino Cubano) Here is a picture of one of my tacos

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic Mexican food. Great micheladas. I loved the tlayuda and the molcajete.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came in yesterday for lunch after hearing positive recommendations from others online. WOW! I have never had Oaxacan food before but am happy to report it exceeded our expectations! We ordered the Quessa Birria tacos, Tlayuda OAXAQUEÑA and a couple of beers. Joe and staff were friendly and passionate about Oaxacan food and culture. Happy to support our local small business!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5