El Cocinero Restaurant

6265 Sepulveda Blvd UNIT 12, Van Nuys
(818) 317-5654

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Tacos Al Pastor Tacos De Chicharron
Burrito Bowl Al's Special Burrito
Papas a La Bestia Loaded Fries
Tacos Dorados Birria 3 Tacos
Al Pastor and Asada Burrito
Asada & Chick’N Burrito
Chick’N & Asada Burrito
Birria Jackfruit Tacos
Vegan Tacos De Birria
Alex Special Burrito

Menu

Featured items
Burrito
flour tortilla stuffed with Rice, whole beans, choice of meat, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo 100% Vegan.
5 Tacos
2 corn tortillas, Choice of protein, onion, cilantro and salsa. 100% Vegan & Gluten free.
Super Nachos
Super Nachos with Corn Tortilla chips, 'cheesy' refried beans, cashew based 'cheese', pico de gallo, chipotle crema, cashew crema, avocado Crema, pickled jalapeños with a meat choice. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free
Burrito Bowl
Choice of meat, rice, whole beans, pico de gallo, purple cabbage topped with chipotle mayo. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free
Quesadilla
choice of meat, cilantro + Onions, vegan mozzarella, cheese all grilled in a flour tortilla
Horchata (20 oz)
Rice Cinnamon drink. 100% Vegan.
2 Tacos
2 corn tortillas, Choice of protein, onion, cilantro and salsa. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free
Burrito (2 choices of 'Meat')
flour tortilla stuffed with Rice, whole beans, choice of 2 meat, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo 100% Vegan.
Nachos Fries
Replace your corn tortilla chips with fries with all the same fixings of the super nachos -- , 'Cheesy' refried beans, cashew based 'cheese', pico de gallo, chipotle crema, cashew crema, avocado Crema, pickled jalapeños with a meat choice. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free

Tacos
3 Tacos Dorados de Birria
3 fried tacos stuffed with birria, and cabbage on top. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free.
3 Tacos
2 corn tortillas, Choice of protein, onion, cilantro and salsa. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free.
5 Tacos
2 corn tortillas, Choice of protein, onion, cilantro and salsa. 100% Vegan & Gluten free.
2 Tacos
2 corn tortillas, Choice of protein, onion, cilantro and salsa. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free
1 Taco
2 corn tortillas, Choice of protein, onion, cilantro and salsa. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free

Burritos
Burrito
flour tortilla stuffed with Rice, whole beans, choice of meat, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo 100% Vegan.
Burrito Bowl
Choice of meat, rice, whole beans, pico de gallo, purple cabbage topped with chipotle mayo. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free
Burrito (2 choices of 'Meat')
flour tortilla stuffed with Rice, whole beans, choice of 2 meat, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo 100% Vegan.
Al's Special Burrito Meats (3 Choices of 'Meat')
flour tortilla stuffed with Rice, whole beans, choice of 3 meat, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo 100% Vegan.

Menu
Mulitas
double flour tortilla with vegan mozzarella cheese, cilantro + onion and a meat choice. 100% Vegan
Quesadilla
choice of meat, cilantro + Onions, vegan mozzarella, cheese all grilled in a flour tortilla
Super Nachos
Super Nachos with Corn Tortilla chips, 'cheesy' refried beans, cashew based 'cheese', pico de gallo, chipotle crema, cashew crema, avocado Crema, pickled jalapeños with a meat choice. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free
Nachos Fries
Replace your corn tortilla chips with fries with all the same fixings of the super nachos -- , 'Cheesy' refried beans, cashew based 'cheese', pico de gallo, chipotle crema, cashew crema, avocado Crema, pickled jalapeños with a meat choice. 100% Vegan & Gluten Free
Tortas
Bolio Soft bread, chipotle mayo, whole beans, meat choice, pico de gallo, cabbage. 100% Vegan Mexican Sandwich
Loaded Fries
Papas A La Bestia (Loaded Fries). French Fries, meat choice, pico de gallo, ketchup, mustard, chipotle mayo and pickled jalapenos. 100% Vegan.
Pozole (Cold)
Our Pozole its cold ready to re-heat 32oz container with toppings (onion, lime, and green cabbage). 100% Vegan (jackfruit) & Gluten Free.

Drinks
Horchata (20 oz)
Rice Cinnamon drink. 100% Vegan.
Diet Coke
20 oz.
Alkaline Water
Large Bottle

Desserts
Flan
100% Vegan & Gluten Free

Sides/Extras
Side of Rice
Side of Chips
Side of Beans
Avocado Crema (1.5 oz)
Side of Nacho Cheese (8oz)
Cashew Crema (1.5 oz)
limes (3)
Chipotle Mayo (1.5 oz)
Consome (12oz)
Vegan Birria Broth made with jackfruit.

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Recent Reviews

Reasonable prices, very tasty taco fillings.i have never been to a place that has 7 different vegan protein options! Service is friendly but not fussy. Be sure to try the street corn and the carnitas! Wish we lived in town to be able to eat here often!
September 2025
Let’s be clear—El Cocinero is him. I’ve been pulling up here for years and the love is still real. Everything about this place just hits: the flavor, the vibes, the service. It’s the kind of spot that makes you feel like family from the jump. Seasoning? On point. Portions? Always generous. The kind of comfort food that wraps you up and feeds your soul. Whether I’m posted up alone or bringing friends for the first time, it’s always a win. Now if you really know, you...
August 2025
El Cocinero is the best plant-based vegan Mexican comfort food spot I've ever had the pleasure enjoying in the U.S. and I'm not just saying that because they have me love spell obsessed. I've been a frequenter take-out, pick-up, delivery and dine in since they opened their doors in 2020. Their extensive menu features burritos, bowls, ceviche, elote, loaded fries (papas a la bestia), mulitas, nachos, pozole, sopes, quesadillas, quesabirria (w/ or without consomé,),...
August 2025

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El Cocinero Restaurant

6265 Sepulveda Blvd UNIT 12, Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 317-5654