One of our favorites. The mole sauce is great. Amazed that a place that has Italian food and Mexican food on the menu excels at both.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Yates
Just walked in to LA Cocina a restaurant that we have enjoyed Many times. Came in at 2:00, with a advertised closing at 2:30 for lunch. The waitress seated us an first thing she said was " I just want to tell you we are closing at 2:30 ". I asked her what were we supposed to do with that info, do we only have 30 minutes to eat? She said no, and I ask why are you saying that. She had no answer other than to say she didn't mean to offend us. I told her I didn't like the idea of being rushed and we would eat somewhere else. So we left. Truly disappointed in the way we were treated.
Raul Rodriguez
Horrible experience again with the son. I told him chips and salsa as well as chips and queso and he said he didn't hear the chips and salsa. I get home and no chips and salsa. I return as my family is now eating without me at the house and I tell him no salsa. He says I tried to tell you. What the hell did he try to tell me. He then says well let ring up another ticket. So wait, your now going to charge me for your mistake. I left my wallet at the house as when I left I left mad and I told him just add it to my next order as I frequently visit. He said no my Dad would be mad. Poor excuse. He should have said no problem, my bad. I will never go back. The kids who are the waiter and waitress's just act like they don't want to be there. If not for the customers your place would not exist. Have the guts and tell your parents you don't want to work there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Nihila Kamaraj
Nice little cozy Mexican and Italian fusion place we recently discovered in the Round rock area . Ambiance was very pretty with a Mexican theme going on . The food had two sections - one Italian based and the other was Mexican based . We ordered one on each side - pollo ala chipotle and pollo con pasta (marinara based). The Mexican chipotle chicken was exceptional with tender cooked chicken and salsa was amazing and one of the most authentic ones we have tasted in Texas! The pollo con pasta was a bit disappointing because the chicken had a raw smell and pasta okay . Would not order that dish again and can try the white sauce based dishes next time . They had both wine and cocktails which worked for our pairing of dishes . One of the strongest margaritas we have tasted ! Our waitress was acting a bit non responsive initially but later was communicative . Would return here for the Mexican dishes, ambiance and cocktails !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nihilaa K.
Nice little cozy Mexican and Italian fusion place we recently discovered in the Round rock area . Ambiance was very pretty with a Mexican theme going on . The food had two sections - one Italian based and the other was Mexican based . We ordered one on each side - pollo ala chipotle and pollo con pasta (marinara based). The Mexican chipotle chicken was exceptional with tender cooked chicken and salsa was amazing and one of the most authentic ones we have tasted in Texas! The pollo con pasta was a bit disappointing because the chicken had a raw smell and pasta okay . Would not order that dish again and can try the white sauce based dishes next time . They had both wine and cocktails which worked for our pairing of dishes . One of the strongest margaritas we have tasted ! Our waitress was acting a bit non responsive initially but later was communicative . Would return here for the Mexican dishes, ambiance and cocktails !
Christine 63
I guess this is one of those small family owned restaurants that can just make up their business hours as they go. I wasted my lunch break driving here just to see a hand written note taped to the door that they are closed for lunch today "sorry for the inconvenience"
Service: 1
Earnest Painter
It's a nice, unassuming place with good food and excellent staff. It's refreshing to have a server that doesn't have an earbud in one ear. The decor is cute and the chile relleno was delicious. If I'm in the area again I'll definitely come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph S.
La Cocina has really done a lot with their relatively small space. The wall paintings and ambiance are really spectacular, and make you forget the restaurant is tucked away inside a strip mall next to a smoke shop. The decor is cute and cozy, and wonderfully blends Italian and Mexican themes. My husband ordered the Eggplant Parmesan and I ordered the (beef) Chile Relleno. My husband said the eggplant was quite salty (always a hazard with this dish, if the eggplant was salted but not adequately rinsed), and I felt the relleno was merely okay, but not spectacular, and the beans seemed to be halfway between borracho and refried--not terrible, but .... weird. We also had nachos con carne for an appetizer, and this was basically melted velveeta or something similar with some ground beef thrown in. I added some of their quite tasty salsa to it, which was an improvement. I also ordered a rocks margarita, which was quite good. If I lived very near La Cocina, I could see this becoming a default choice for an unassuming evening out, and no doubt we'd work out which dishes to rely on in that situation. But this place isn't good enough on its own for me to seek it out when it requires driving several miles. I hope the chef will choose to bring his or her food offerings in line with the pleasant space the restaurant is operating in. People are always willing to drive and to wait for truly good food.
Nicole B.
The place is pretty dark, but cozy. Food was good but underwhelming. The house Rita's are really good. The waitress we had started off pretty bad. She was pretty defensive when I asked for another set of silverware for our table. She seemed to warm up some after that, but my impression of her was already made. I'm not sure if I would go back based on the quality of service I initially received. I know to some it sounds petty, but I'm big in customer service.
Mr. K
Has been our favorite restaurant since 2008, or so...
Everything we have eaten at this place is delicious and excellent service. The place is spacious, comfortable and beautiful. You can enjoy with family, friends or alone.I share some photos and videos of some of their delicacies. For us everything was excellent.We would gladly return and totally recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lalit Agarwal
One of the best places to eat Mexican food. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking taste something authentic Mexican food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bruce Baker
Mexican and Italian cuisineNot a large restaurant, quit, relaxingParking: Parking shared with other businesses
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dianne Register
This restaurant was awesome, the Queso was delicious and our Quesadillas were fantastic. A little hole in the wall place but everything was super good and the service was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Z.
Met two friends at this unusual restaurant that offers both Italian and Mexican entrees. It is located in a small strip mall just off of I35 in Round Rock. Very dark and casual restaurant owned by a local family. This time I opted for enchiladas, rice and beans. The taste of the food was ok. Definitely not in the top third of Mexican restaurants but not bad. Service was friendly and prompt. Better local Mexican options are available.
One of our favorites. The mole sauce is great. Amazed that a place that has Italian food and Mexican food on the menu excels at both.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just walked in to LA Cocina a restaurant that we have enjoyed Many times. Came in at 2:00, with a advertised closing at 2:30 for lunch. The waitress seated us an first thing she said was " I just want to tell you we are closing at 2:30 ". I asked her what were we supposed to do with that info, do we only have 30 minutes to eat? She said no, and I ask why are you saying that. She had no answer other than to say she didn't mean to offend us. I told her I didn't like the idea of being rushed and we would eat somewhere else. So we left. Truly disappointed in the way we were treated.
Horrible experience again with the son. I told him chips and salsa as well as chips and queso and he said he didn't hear the chips and salsa. I get home and no chips and salsa. I return as my family is now eating without me at the house and I tell him no salsa. He says I tried to tell you. What the hell did he try to tell me. He then says well let ring up another ticket. So wait, your now going to charge me for your mistake. I left my wallet at the house as when I left I left mad and I told him just add it to my next order as I frequently visit. He said no my Dad would be mad. Poor excuse. He should have said no problem, my bad. I will never go back. The kids who are the waiter and waitress's just act like they don't want to be there. If not for the customers your place would not exist. Have the guts and tell your parents you don't want to work there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Nice little cozy Mexican and Italian fusion place we recently discovered in the Round rock area . Ambiance was very pretty with a Mexican theme going on . The food had two sections - one Italian based and the other was Mexican based . We ordered one on each side - pollo ala chipotle and pollo con pasta (marinara based). The Mexican chipotle chicken was exceptional with tender cooked chicken and salsa was amazing and one of the most authentic ones we have tasted in Texas! The pollo con pasta was a bit disappointing because the chicken had a raw smell and pasta okay . Would not order that dish again and can try the white sauce based dishes next time . They had both wine and cocktails which worked for our pairing of dishes . One of the strongest margaritas we have tasted ! Our waitress was acting a bit non responsive initially but later was communicative . Would return here for the Mexican dishes, ambiance and cocktails !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nice little cozy Mexican and Italian fusion place we recently discovered in the Round rock area . Ambiance was very pretty with a Mexican theme going on . The food had two sections - one Italian based and the other was Mexican based . We ordered one on each side - pollo ala chipotle and pollo con pasta (marinara based). The Mexican chipotle chicken was exceptional with tender cooked chicken and salsa was amazing and one of the most authentic ones we have tasted in Texas! The pollo con pasta was a bit disappointing because the chicken had a raw smell and pasta okay . Would not order that dish again and can try the white sauce based dishes next time . They had both wine and cocktails which worked for our pairing of dishes . One of the strongest margaritas we have tasted ! Our waitress was acting a bit non responsive initially but later was communicative . Would return here for the Mexican dishes, ambiance and cocktails !
I guess this is one of those small family owned restaurants that can just make up their business hours as they go. I wasted my lunch break driving here just to see a hand written note taped to the door that they are closed for lunch today "sorry for the inconvenience"
Service: 1
It's a nice, unassuming place with good food and excellent staff. It's refreshing to have a server that doesn't have an earbud in one ear. The decor is cute and the chile relleno was delicious. If I'm in the area again I'll definitely come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
La Cocina has really done a lot with their relatively small space. The wall paintings and ambiance are really spectacular, and make you forget the restaurant is tucked away inside a strip mall next to a smoke shop. The decor is cute and cozy, and wonderfully blends Italian and Mexican themes. My husband ordered the Eggplant Parmesan and I ordered the (beef) Chile Relleno. My husband said the eggplant was quite salty (always a hazard with this dish, if the eggplant was salted but not adequately rinsed), and I felt the relleno was merely okay, but not spectacular, and the beans seemed to be halfway between borracho and refried--not terrible, but .... weird. We also had nachos con carne for an appetizer, and this was basically melted velveeta or something similar with some ground beef thrown in. I added some of their quite tasty salsa to it, which was an improvement. I also ordered a rocks margarita, which was quite good. If I lived very near La Cocina, I could see this becoming a default choice for an unassuming evening out, and no doubt we'd work out which dishes to rely on in that situation. But this place isn't good enough on its own for me to seek it out when it requires driving several miles. I hope the chef will choose to bring his or her food offerings in line with the pleasant space the restaurant is operating in. People are always willing to drive and to wait for truly good food.
The place is pretty dark, but cozy. Food was good but underwhelming. The house Rita's are really good. The waitress we had started off pretty bad. She was pretty defensive when I asked for another set of silverware for our table. She seemed to warm up some after that, but my impression of her was already made. I'm not sure if I would go back based on the quality of service I initially received. I know to some it sounds petty, but I'm big in customer service.
Has been our favorite restaurant since 2008, or so...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macho Burrito
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything we have eaten at this place is delicious and excellent service. The place is spacious, comfortable and beautiful. You can enjoy with family, friends or alone.I share some photos and videos of some of their delicacies. For us everything was excellent.We would gladly return and totally recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best places to eat Mexican food. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking taste something authentic Mexican food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mexican and Italian cuisineNot a large restaurant, quit, relaxingParking: Parking shared with other businesses
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant was awesome, the Queso was delicious and our Quesadillas were fantastic. A little hole in the wall place but everything was super good and the service was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Met two friends at this unusual restaurant that offers both Italian and Mexican entrees. It is located in a small strip mall just off of I35 in Round Rock. Very dark and casual restaurant owned by a local family. This time I opted for enchiladas, rice and beans. The taste of the food was ok. Definitely not in the top third of Mexican restaurants but not bad. Service was friendly and prompt. Better local Mexican options are available.