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Cocina 35

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BEST CHILAQUILES IN TOWN

Cocina 35 its dedicated to bring to you the essence of MEXICO, the flavors, aromas and textures that were given to us, growing up cooking right next to our grandparents in MEXICO.

We are a COMIDA CORRIDA( build your plate ) Restaurant.
Visit us and Enjoy the flavors of Mexico!!

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Our Latest Reviews

Cocina 35
4.2
Based on 1993 Reviews
Luella M.
Luella M.
2024-10-05 20:53:47
We parked across the street and it was perfect waiting in the car for our table instead of waiting under a pop up tent. The food is always good no matter...
David Z.
David Z.
2024-09-27 16:26:57
This place is the absolute bomb. We wanted to find an eclectic brunch spot to go with friends and I heard about this place but never went in because there...
Kyle I.
Kyle I.
2024-09-26 15:27:56
After seeing my co-workers visit this place, I decided to give Cocina 35's downtown location a try for the first time. I went in expecting something...
Sharon C.
Sharon C.
2024-09-02 15:56:39
Was super excited to try this place from all the rave reviews and crowd, but wow...people wait in line for this?! Husband got the chicken chilaquiles. Chips...
Lindsay N.
Lindsay N.
2024-08-31 11:48:13
This is still my favorite place to get chilaquiles, I think the flavor is unmatched! My favorite is the la bomba. I notice they are going with smaller meat...
Aaron M.
Aaron M.
2024-08-26 21:15:02
I recently had my first visit to Cocina 35, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed! While I'm not usually a fan of waiting for a table, especially when...
Alyna C.
Alyna C.
2024-08-20 16:05:39
The place is beautiful! Chilaquiles are good but only had a slice of avocado. Beans were watered down and had a lot of onion taste in my opinion. The eggs...
Maitri M.
Maitri M.
2024-08-05 07:34:40
Food was average. We got the Mango Drink which was really good, and then we got some vegetarian food - tacos, and chilaquiles. Both dishes were okayish, not...
Sarah H.
Sarah H.
2024-06-29 14:59:48
Honestly I don't recommend this place The food was cold for me and my sister when arrived at the table!! Don't get me started in how the beans were water...
Hadis V.
Hadis V.
2024-06-16 10:47:20
Food was amazing and customer service was great! Food came out quick and all the waiters were very kind and welcoming. I 100% recommend this place for any...
Selma O.
Selma O.
2024-06-15 23:58:22
Server was super nice and helpful, place was beautiful and peaceful however I do recommend making a reservation because we had to wait like 2 hours but the...
Karl H.
Karl H.
2024-06-09 10:26:29
I recently dined at Cocina 35 and had an amazing experience. I ordered the Chilaquiles De Mercado and Churros, and both dishes exceeded my expectations. The...
Mikes S.
Mikes S.
2024-06-09 08:37:34
Good location Amazing menu/food display Food very tasty authentic Mexican! Host and servers were nice. Overall great experience
Gabriela L.
Gabriela L.
2024-06-02 21:50:49
I ordered Green Chilaquiles, the salsa was sour Service was ok, not great Familiar and casual ambiance For the quality of the food , prices are High
Richard M M.
Richard M M.
2024-05-23 06:51:48
Best Mexican breakfast in San Diego area. The Presentation of their food is very unique.
Gloria R.
Gloria R.
2024-05-18 13:00:44
Eating here is no longer the authentic experience people once knew. The Cafe de Olla is no longer made traditionally with the coffee, piloncillo, and...
Thalia C.
Thalia C.
2024-05-17 17:33:05
Chilaquiles were was bomb , would suggest to reserve your spot . The wait is pretty long when you arrive
Tele J.
Tele J.
2024-04-14 17:49:37
A must try if you're in the neighborhood. I didn't think much of this place. Ordered multiple dishes for the family and was floored when I tried their...
Nikki P.
Nikki P.
2024-04-01 12:03:52
la bomba (5/5): my favorite one! the chips come out warm & crispy still. the creamy habanero-cilantro is addicting, you can buy it separate to take home,...
Mark N.
Mark N.
2024-03-30 18:44:52
The food was okay, but not as good as other people make it seem. The location was a nice place, parking was easy to find. Take away one star for the way you...
Jocelyn S.
Jocelyn S.
2024-03-24 17:33:49
Food was delicious authentic and savory. NOT STROLLER FRIENDLY, what so ever. I went with a group of friends and our seating got delayed because we had a...
Isabelle V.
Isabelle V.
2024-03-17 12:58:59
I really liked my plate, full of different flavors. However, we originally went to the Dewey location which is such beautiful location, and our wait time...
Antonius B.
Antonius B.
2024-03-17 09:38:01
Came early on a Sunday. We were immediately seated and able to join the line to order food. They have all of the dishes in a glass case so you can see...
Claudia F.
Claudia F.
2024-03-13 16:02:51
I food was good but they took a long time to seat us cause I check in and they told me I was next on the line and they call 9 tables before me
Kimberly P.
Kimberly P.
2024-03-11 19:57:50
Really good. Definitely would come back. Tacos were alil overcooked but other than that the taste was good and tomato juice was fire
Nelly P.
Nelly P.
2024-03-09 08:34:46
Las mejores chilaquiles y la atención super buena en cuanto tengo la oportunidad de venir a San Diego es mi restaurante favorita tengo k visitarlo se los...
Riva O.
Riva O.
2024-03-06 13:44:27
This place is one of my absolute favorite spots. My favorite plate to get is the chipotle with chorizo, carne asada, and carnitas. Every meat option they...
Tracy L.
Tracy L.
2024-03-05 20:43:05
When planning a friends trip to San Diego, every Tiktok talking about San Diego told me to go to Cocina 35. I would tell it would be a good experience right...
Esmeralda S.
Esmeralda S.
2024-02-20 12:38:56
The Enfrijoladaa where amazing I've been to this place several times and it never disappoints.. my son loves the French toast as well
Tamara T.
Tamara T.
2024-02-17 18:44:12
Wow! I came to visit San Diego and seen this on Instagram so decided to try. No regrets, my daughter and I went here and both over enjoyed our food. We had...
Gilberto V.
Gilberto V.
2024-01-21 15:20:26
I think my expectations were really high for this place. The wait was a little over an hour, recommend getting on a waitlist before you come. Food was okay...
Pat F.
Pat F.
2024-01-15 11:06:11
Best Mexican breakfast in San Diego by far! Get the habanero salsa. Just wish they added coffee to the abuelita hot chocolate.
Tony E.
Tony E.
2024-01-07 23:16:37
Oh man what a surprise!!! Kool thing is they have all the plates on display in the counter..so you can see what it looks like besides the menu narrative....
Candy R.
Candy R.
2024-01-04 12:09:06
Came here on a whim because it was close to the hotel our family was staying at. We had a large group and they accommodated us pretty quickly despite having...
Raymond N.
Raymond N.
2023-12-30 14:40:25
I have been advised to try this place and finally did it. It was Well worth it. Using the online waitlist was perfect. From the Cafe de olla to the Ranchero...
Stephanie R.
Stephanie R.
2023-12-28 18:56:06
This food was fantastic! We came to San Diego to visit my mother in law and was told we had to try it out. We had to wait over 40 minutes but the food was...
Christopher G.
Christopher G.
2023-12-12 09:29:19
Arriving early to Cocina-35 (Pre-zoo) was definitely a smart move--the place gears up to handle the influx of enthusiastic diners. They even have a...
Briseno S.
Briseno S.
2023-11-30 22:26:07
Food was delicious and portions are perfect. Service was good as far as ordering our food. When it came to the waiter she kept asking if we were done and...
Rick S.
Rick S.
2023-11-30 12:53:11
Came here for breakfast during the week. Wait for our table was about 15 minutes. Interesting way of ordering your food. In stead of a sit-down menu, you...
David S.
David S.
2023-11-26 09:33:18
Always a good pick coffee was a little cold but I'm not too picky today ! Service was great! And the music this morning was spot on to get the morning started!
Erika G.
Erika G.
2023-11-19 13:03:06
Came for breakfast, wait time was about an hour but sooo worth it! It was helpful being able to sign into the waitlist on Yelp, and let's you track and...
william b.
william b.
2023-11-17 20:20:13
Me gusta mucho ir al restaurant que esta en otay les doy un 10 y hoy visite esta locacion en el centro de San Diego y estoy un poquito disappointed cosas...
Trinny T.
Trinny T.
2023-11-13 08:33:55
Navigating the culinary landscape at this establishment involved a well-timed waitlist strategy, initiated on Yelp at 11 AM. Stepping into the restaurant at...
Rosie C.
Rosie C.
2023-11-05 07:16:39
I really enjoyed this place, it was our first time here and we went on a Saturday. We arrived around 9 am and and the wait was about 15-30 mins. We heard...
Hiroko F.
Hiroko F.
2023-10-15 15:39:27
Went here on a Sunday brunch. The wait was about an 1.5 hrs good thing you can join the waitlist on yelp so I did that ahead of time and just went there...
Marvin G.
Marvin G.
2023-10-09 19:42:27
The food is Traditional Mexican, the plates are big but you won't want to share! I recommend you get there early to check in! Because if you don't check in...
Lilibeth G.
Lilibeth G.
2023-10-09 19:03:10
If you don't want to wait forever to get in you better check in online ahead of time. We arrived and were told 20 minutes and ended up waiting 45 even...
Ashley R.
Ashley R.
2023-10-04 15:15:11
Before leaving San Diego we decided we would stop and try out this place. My sister had previously tried to come during the weekend and said that it was way...
Sarah Q.
Sarah Q.
2023-09-19 14:27:15
We were staying at the hotel right next door and every time we'd have to walk to or from the parking garage we passed long lines, so we decided we needed to...
D C.
D C.
2023-09-11 15:17:49
Really good food, but the wait time is incredibly long So you better be ok with the wait time, we waited about two hours, the wait list on yelp helps little...
Nancy B.
Nancy B.
2023-08-30 16:56:26
Okay I usually never give 5 stars unless I'm really wow'd. More places deserve 5 stars, I'm just such a tough critic! We got there around 12pm on a Tuesday...
Rene A.
Rene A.
2023-08-27 15:18:59
Noisy, barely could hear the people in my own table, kids screaming, and some surrounding dramatic side stories . And great food! It's like attending...
Amanda W.
Amanda W.
2023-08-27 10:35:46
Excellent Mexican breakfast, especially for a first timer like me, I was blown away. First if you know what time you are getting in there you can put...
Aleck A.
Aleck A.
2023-08-22 12:44:44
Good food. Gets soggy fast. Nice ambiance, and fast service. Blah blah this just for the word limit.
Melissa R.
Melissa R.
2023-08-19 15:51:05
We were recommended this place by a San Diego native. Immediately we're greeted and i appreciate that. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Plenty of seating...
Marycela R.
Marycela R.
2023-08-15 14:53:41
We love this place, every time we are in San Diego we try to go there. Every thuing is delicious, we tell all of our friends who go to SD to go there.
Nancy Z.
Nancy Z.
2023-08-14 16:01:58
I've lived in San Diego for almost 10 years and am a huge brunch person. I can't believe I haven't had Cocina 35!!! All this time spent eating wack...
Teresa P.
Teresa P.
2023-08-06 20:57:37
I love this place the chilaquiles are so good! The food is a good size portion so I recommend sharing. I like the chorizo one and my youngest love the...
Priscilla A.
Priscilla A.
2023-08-01 10:37:55
Breakfast was amazing. The best time to come on the weekend is 9:00AM because there will be a line outside. The chilaquiles is honestly the reason I come...
Dulse Natalie M.
Dulse Natalie M.
2023-07-28 16:27:25
((Saturday 8am)) When in San Diego this is a must go! Not only do they have a visual display of the food options, which by the way is sometimes needed! The...
Ismael S.
Ismael S.
2023-07-11 08:13:30
food is good excellent place to eat chilaquiles and weather is perfect the service is good
Sue Z.
Sue Z.
2023-07-11 00:08:40
Pro tip: MOST DEFINITELY put your name on the Yelp waitlist prior to making your way here! We did that, checked in with the hostess as soon as we got here,...
Josh G.
Josh G.
2023-07-06 18:58:23
Stoped in for a late breakfast it was my first time visiting this place. The food was good in my opinion the dishes are quite large and can be shared if...
Lisa A.
Lisa A.
2023-06-29 15:04:22
Sooo good!! This is close to the San Diego zoo. Perfect ending to a trip to the zoo, these are the best Chilaquiles I've had. I had the La Bomba and my...
Abigail G.
Abigail G.
2023-06-27 23:52:14
Ambiance - Sat outside, the weather was nice. Service - You have to order and everything and pay off of your phone. The food came out in a timely...
Rey R.
Rey R.
2023-06-25 18:14:54
Delicious! I was very happy with my order. The cafe de olla was really good. Their chilaquiles with chorizo were also very tasty. The tortillas had a...
Daisy C.
Daisy C.
2023-06-24 21:58:51
Green chilaquiles are the best, the coffee is delicious. Absolutely recommend this place
Tammy N.
Tammy N.
2023-06-06 22:58:48
Cocina 35 really does have the best Chilaquiles in San Diego! You can either build your own Chilaquiles or order one of their specials. I tried the...
Karla R.
Karla R.
2023-06-06 22:09:06
I could definitely see this place is so popular -- tasty food with beautiful presentation and an overall nice restaurant to match! I got to enjoy some...
Radomil J.
Radomil J.
2023-05-30 17:36:44
Food is ok. Good Mexican breakfast. But I feel like it's over hyped. Service was ok I am the waiter for ice 3 time and all 3 time she brought every thing...
Juan M.
Juan M.
2023-05-28 09:38:36
Very satisfying experience today. Many spins on the traditional Chilaquiles. Loved the "menu display", a made up dish showing you exactly what you are...
Kat K.
Kat K.
2023-05-26 08:56:23
Holy cow!!! I'd give 10 stars if I could! This place is absolutely AMAZING!!! If you are a lover of chilaquiles, like me, this place is where you want to...
Vanessa C.
Vanessa C.
2023-05-18 05:41:08
I've been here three times, most recently went on this past Monday morning, if you've been here on a weekend it gets REAL BUSY. The food is delicious and it...
Vivian T.
Vivian T.
2023-05-17 11:05:11
Solid spot for chilaquiles but they have other items on the menu and desserts! I came on a Sunday and it was my first time. There's a large waiting area,...
Angel R.
Angel R.
2023-05-16 00:48:30
Love it they catered our lunch at work. Excellent food and flavorful a must try !!
Caroline Z.
Caroline Z.
2023-04-22 13:32:46
Chilaquiles Rancheros This is such a cool place!!! I haven't had chilaquiles very often, so I was pretty excited to try Cocina 35. I ordered this delivery,...
Marivy J.
Marivy J.
2023-04-06 12:48:56
Best Chilaquiles I've had! Portions are huge. I would definitely return to this place!
Aneida R.
Aneida R.
2023-04-04 09:41:23
When in SD, Cocina 35 is THE place to eat breakfast. The best chilaquiles and café de olla I've ever had in my LIFE! No exaggeration. Join the waitlist on...
James G.
James G.
2023-04-01 21:08:40
Visited this place with some friends while we were in San Diego. Wow! What an awesome experience. Food was great as well as the service. You can...
L C.
L C.
2023-03-28 16:37:17
Wait was a little over 2 hours. Im my opinion it wasn't worth it the food was good, but nothing out of this world. We were sat outside by the street,...
Alfredo H.
Alfredo H.
2023-03-26 10:17:02
Food is Great ! Love this spot Service is Great as well The ambiance is comfortable
Josh K.
Josh K.
2023-03-25 10:05:39
Awesome Mexican food restaurant with bomb chilequile, bomb flan dessert, cafe olea, and hibiscus aquas frescas. I would definitely recommend a visit to this...
Kurtis H.
Kurtis H.
2023-03-18 15:15:59
I had La Bomba and I can't wait to return and try their rancheros. This place has the most amazing chilaquiles. I live that they have a sample dish of each...
Marc L.
Marc L.
2023-03-11 16:26:20
During a recent visit to San Diego I stumbled upon Cocina 35. What an incredible find! I'm a huge lover of Chilaquiles, and they serve multiple options. I...
Marcos F.
Marcos F.
2023-03-10 23:33:05
i wasnt expecting it to taste authentic but it did! 10/10 would come again just for the table salsa alone.
Kat D.
Kat D.
2023-03-10 14:21:05
I'm kind of in awe of what I just witnessed at Cocina 35 today. This review is about the service towards another patron that was trying to eat here around...
Michelle R.
Michelle R.
2023-03-05 13:14:07
Absolutely love their Chilaquiles but been let down my past two visits. MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR BAG WHEN PICKING UP FOOD!! Last time I went, they forgot my...
Patrick H.
Patrick H.
2023-02-26 18:41:35
Very good food and a lot of it...would be nice to have an idea of prices before ordering and cking out....No prices listed inside restaurant.
Aaron A.
Aaron A.
2023-02-23 22:36:41
I had visited 3 years ago during a visit to the classy SD. Was the first place I hit up when I came back for another visit. Enfrijoladas - A large...
Amanda G.
Amanda G.
2023-02-20 09:55:06
Overall the food was really good. I would recommend starting your waitlist on Yelp. When we arrived at the restaurant, there were 9 tables ahead of us to be...
Rafael A.
Rafael A.
2023-02-18 19:25:41
So me and my wife went on Valentine's Day. We waited 40 min to be seated I mean normal time, I guess we liked how we could look at food before order cus...
Marilyn G.
Marilyn G.
2023-02-03 18:03:26
I finally made it to this Place called "COCINA 35". The Parking is either in the side street or just in front of their place is a Paid Parking lot. It's...
Tony R.
Tony R.
2023-01-23 18:02:37
I'm not much for writing yelp reviews but I had such a poor service experience that I felt compelled to write this. Keep in mind I served for several years...
Robyn A.
Robyn A.
2023-01-16 10:29:59
Great food and service. Was friendly and accommodating to a large party. The check in on yelp was perfect.
Ramon A.
Ramon A.
2023-01-11 09:26:55
The food here is definitely good Mexican food with an authentic taste! I had the frijolada which I had never tasted. This an excellent dish with bomb taste!
Sunil T.
Sunil T.
2023-01-07 14:37:36
If you're into chilaquiles, this is your place. I found this spot on Yelp while looking for a place to brunch. They have a large selection of chilaquiles...
Sonia O.
Sonia O.
2022-12-18 13:16:16
Chilaquiles were good, service is terrible. We went during a weekday and there was still a long wait! Once we sat down, we were fully neglected. It's hard...
Wendy G.
Wendy G.
2022-12-11 17:39:36
Mole, flautas and chilaquiles, Dios mio! Cocina 35 serves up a wide bounty of Mexican faves, which I appreciated on a recent chilly December day when I had...
Elizabeth C.
Elizabeth C.
2022-11-26 11:29:19
My son had the chilaquiles and I instantly regret not ordering them. I usually can't eat stuff like that but I sure did try his plate and it was so good....
Yvonne L.
Yvonne L.
2022-11-20 14:38:53
We got on the Yelp waitlist, arrived 10 minutes later, and even though the estimated wait time was 30 mins, they were able to sit us down immediately! The...
Serapio A.
Serapio A.
2022-11-13 10:41:59
Best Mexican food / chillaquiles I've ever had in San Diego. You'll never need a new chillaquiles spot
Alma P.
Alma P.
2022-11-12 21:03:43
This place is definitely our favorite for chilaquiles. The yummy Café de Olla makes this place a must as rarely will you find this at any other Mexican...
Michelle O.
Michelle O.
2022-11-11 19:15:36
I've seen this place pop up on my instagram. My husband loves chilaquiles. It's his favorite. This place did not disappoint. They were so good and the...
Aguirre G.
Aguirre G.
2022-11-09 12:16:37
Absolutely delicious food, very authentic Mexican flavor. The wait is a bit long but they have an excellent system in place.
Melanie P.
Melanie P.
2022-11-05 11:53:27
So where do you go whe you're craving authentic chilaquiles? Well you come here of course! I came across this business during the SD Magazine's Best of SD...
Ishmael M.
Ishmael M.
2022-10-26 08:58:46
Food- large servings and tons of variety of authentic tasting Mexican food. But the overall warmth and ambiance was great. The decor and music, friendly...
Brittany W.
Brittany W.
2022-10-17 07:54:48
It was 7 am and I just landed in San Diego! I was hungry and I wanted something delicious! Yelp to the rescue--so many reviews raved about Cocina 35 and...
Seb D.
Seb D.
2022-10-09 23:07:56
The food was amazing!!!! I loved the patron platter allowed me to get everything I wanted. I was amazed that they let me put al pastor on my chilaquiles...
Zara A.
Zara A.
2022-10-04 13:54:25
I feel at home every time I go to Cocina 35! They have the best chilaquiles and the café de olla is like the one I have in my home town Morelia, in Mexico....
Jon C.
Jon C.
2022-10-01 11:39:41
Chilaquile Cremosa. That's it! It really is delicious, but it's A LOT! So much food. Mexican coffee, cold. Also very interesting. The service was really...
Nichole M.
Nichole M.
2022-09-29 11:58:49
Food was really good, wait sucks but that's normal here. I joined the waitlist before leaving the house and it was like 1.5 hours long! By the time we...
Justine V.
Justine V.
2022-09-28 16:30:05
Hands down, the best chilaquiles I've had. The chips they crisp even though they've been lathered in sauce. I've tried verde & roja sauces and typically...
Chrissy F.
Chrissy F.
2022-09-26 10:28:16
I don't like this location Customer service needs some work. We felt rushed trying to order & I had to ask more than once for a physical copy of the menu...
Junior C.
Junior C.
2022-09-25 10:54:27
ENFRIJOLADAS 75/100 AL PASTOR 80/100 LOS RANCHEROS 70/100 Sauce/salsa is pretty good and not that spicy.
Justin S.
Justin S.
2022-09-19 16:53:52
Pro tip: put yourself on their online waitlist when you are headed over. They'll hold your spot for 20min once your name is called. Otherwise, be prepared...
Joe V.
Joe V.
2022-09-18 17:43:30
Great food, great service. Possibly the best chilaquiles I have ever had. A long wait (1-2 hours) but without a doubt worth the wait!
Lindsay N.
Lindsay N.
2022-08-29 09:29:19
They do live up to their claim of having the best chilaquiles in town- in a lot of aspects. The tortilla chips are NEVER soggy which is the best part......
Stephanie A.
Stephanie A.
2022-08-16 23:47:01
Great Breakfast spot! It's my 10th time , there meals are fulling this time I ordered a small plate but as you can see it's a lot ... I really enjoy the...
Ray A.
Ray A.
2022-08-15 08:51:24
Long wait on a Sunday but worth every bite. Went looking for authentic Mexican food and that's what we got. We all ordered 5 different chilaquile plates...
Christian A.
Christian A.
2022-08-02 14:10:04
Fire!!!! Must try Everything was perfect big portions great service you can also check in on the yelp app with I love
Arisdelzy L.
Arisdelzy L.
2022-07-27 22:41:41
Most authentic chilaquiles !!! The flavor is out of this world, we try to go every time we're in San Diego !
Jamica M.
Jamica M.
2022-07-19 15:14:25
The best I've had in years!!!! One of the best authentic Hispanic food I've had in a long time !! I live in Arizona and I am going to stop here every time...
Lucy G.
Lucy G.
2022-07-18 16:30:46
Cocina 35 was amazing! From their aguas frescas and horchata to their platters. Friends of mine had recommended their spot literally quoting them to be #1...
Victor R.
Victor R.
2022-07-17 17:37:41
The food was bomb! El café de hoya was super good too! Definitely coming back to this spot
Emily E.
Emily E.
2022-07-12 12:52:29
Amazing value! The food is great and you get a lot of it for a good price. It comes out almost immediately. I love that you can get both sweet and savory...
Sara T.
Sara T.
2022-07-12 02:30:02
First time here and the amazing thing is you can add to the waitlist while still at home! Of course make sure to be there around the estimated time it gives...
Gloria R.
Gloria R.
2022-07-03 08:07:58
Some of the best chilaquiles in town, but boy is their service slow! Ordered takeout and received a text message the the order was ready. Low and behold I...
David K.
David K.
2022-06-24 08:11:57
Just came here for the 1st time yesterday, and I was blown away. It was definitely the best chilaquiles I've personally had. I ordered an Al Pastor Torta,...
Simon T.
Simon T.
2022-06-14 22:39:47
Highly encourage you to share their entrees with whoever you're dining with as the food was heavy (lots of cream). Taste was great, servers attentive to our...
Lawrence P.
Lawrence P.
2022-06-01 15:48:33
After seeing ads for "the best chilaquiles in town" I knew that we had to check this place out. Unfortunately what we experienced was anything but. Came...
Amir H.
Amir H.
2022-05-25 14:16:30
I absolutely LOVE chilaquiles, but sadly I found Cocina 35's chilaquiles to be quite lacking. For the chilaquiles, I went with the divorciados option to...
Wendy C.
Wendy C.
2022-05-21 20:42:12
I love chilaquiles so this place was a gem to find when we first moved to SD. I love the rancheros one, but they're all good. Do not sleep on the...
Wendy C.
Wendy C.
2022-05-20 19:54:53
subpar meal: on my uber drive to this establishment the driver was already talking smack about our decision to dine here. upon entering this eatery the...
Jesse M.
Jesse M.
2022-05-16 11:01:47
Line was crazy long at this place! Took 1.5 hours to get a table, and I overheard it taking 2 hours for people coming after us. The wait wasn't the reason...
Jackie T.
Jackie T.
2022-05-12 20:22:56
Our boss took here this morning. My first time here. So you look at all the food they have on display, which I think is genius because I'm definitely a...
Lina M.
Lina M.
2022-05-07 11:28:34
The best chilaquiles at the worst customer service!!?!? They have a policy to not sit your party until everyone is there, we were two people short on a...
Jasmine A.
Jasmine A.
2022-05-01 15:29:12
Everything was pretty tasty. I felt like the chilaquiles were a bit soggy for my liking. If you order chorizo with your scrambled eggs, they bring it on the...
Katarina R.
Katarina R.
2022-04-09 16:38:35
10/10 food tarde 10/10 wait to be seated 10/10 quickness of food being served 10/10 costumer service Favorite place for chilaquiles,taste like my grandmas
Sarah S.
Sarah S.
2022-04-04 06:58:22
Came here for breakfast during the week (Wednesday) with my fiancé and it was pretty busy! We were pleasantly surprised to see it buzzing with customers. We...
Myphuong L.
Myphuong L.
2022-03-31 12:41:47
The hype is real! Indeed the best chilaquiles in town! What makes them the best? The chips! Have you ever experienced soggy chips? You won't be disappointed...
Courtney H.
Courtney H.
2022-03-28 16:07:54
When a restaurant touts having the best chilaquiles the pressure is on for them to deliver... and they do! They are so flavorful with crispy chips and the...
Kim A.
Kim A.
2022-03-13 12:28:48
The best authentic m Mexican restaurant to get breakfast. On weekends there is always a long wait, today it was a two hour wait. I just ordered my...
Jenna M.
Jenna M.
2022-03-11 19:26:16
My favorite chilaquiles spot in San Diego. La Bomba is so tasty and doesnt make you feel gross and too heavy (even though it's a lot of food). The green...
Espy M.
Espy M.
2022-03-10 01:03:14
Looking for crunchy chilaquiles? Go try this place out. I PROMISE YOU THEY ARE ALWAYS CRUNCHY ! If you are counting your carbs with your fingers you will...
Genovese L.
Genovese L.
2022-01-23 10:40:15
Stopped by here for breakfast on a Friday morning and there was no line surprisingly, so my partner and I were seated right away. The decor was cute and...
Arielle R.
Arielle R.
2022-01-21 18:31:04
Summary - Photos look WAY better than it actually is. Chilaquiles are boring and bland with no toppings mixed in. Minimal salsa and toppings to begin with...
Ho S.
Ho S.
2022-01-20 13:24:47
Full transparency: I'm new to the world of chilaquiles, but boy am I glad to be here. I was visiting San Diego for the weekend, and this was the only...
Boops D.
Boops D.
2022-01-08 19:50:51
I don't understand all the 5 stars. How hard can it really be for a Mexican restaurant make chips, salsa, crema and meat. Now, how do you really mess that...
Luis F.
Luis F.
2022-01-06 17:26:17
best chilaquiles in san diego, for sure! love the deconstructed chilaquiles setup for takeout and the packaging is top notch. must try the bomba and...
Stephanie V.
Stephanie V.
2022-01-01 09:03:07
Visited today for lunch.. we were offered both special lunch menu and main menu. I asked the waiter if the lunch menu was smaller servings and he said...
Yadi E.
Yadi E.
2021-12-23 09:40:28
I had been this place for months! But getting me up and dressed and in the downtown area before they close at 2 pm is a reach. If finally worked out one...
Jorge G.
Jorge G.
2021-12-18 13:46:30
Hi everyone. Here is my take on Covina 35 that is know for it chilaquiles and the different versions that they serve. Here we go: 1. Atmosphere: Good...
David S.
David S.
2021-12-18 06:35:50
I'm from Los Angeles, I'll be in San Diego for 8 months. This is my go to spot every weekend, love the food love the service.
Stephanie W.
Stephanie W.
2021-12-17 09:43:55
Wow no kidding they are the best chilaquiles in town! Wait time: two of us went at 9 on a regular Saturday and was told to wait 50 minutes. They opened...
Rachel W.
Rachel W.
2021-12-13 12:19:44
All of my friends absolutely love chilaquiles but I've never been the biggest fan. I mean, I'd eat them if placed in front of me but I've always passed over...
Rachel M.
Rachel M.
2021-11-03 13:24:41
As someone who generally eats chilequiles often, it is sad to say that the experience was sub par. Was hoping to have a dine in type of service, but it is...
Carmen C.
Carmen C.
2021-11-02 13:07:40
Did I just have Cafe de Olla?? Wow just wow! Just the approach made my toes curl and when I had a sip!! Yyeeeaaaas! I'm from NorCal Bay Area and do not...
Yazmin G.
Yazmin G.
2021-11-02 09:05:04
By far the best Chilaquiles I have never had! A cute little indoor/ outdoor restaurant. Get there early because it does get busy! It is a buffet style bar!...
Tanner P.
Tanner P.
2021-10-25 21:44:11
Lives up to the reputation. Everything was great. Had de la casa and cremoso chilaquiles both very good. Update: You can't go wrong. Been here twice while...
Simmy A.
Simmy A.
2021-10-15 11:34:13
Okay this spot was bomb DONT get me wrong. I had the chilaquiles rancheros which was so damn filling I had a food coma on the water side. The only reason...
Tiffany T.
Tiffany T.
2021-10-14 17:50:42
This review is for takeout. I ordered Chilaquiles Al Pastor, which was packaged nicely with ingredients (cojita, cilantro, avocado, secret sauce, salsa,...
Mike S.
Mike S.
2021-10-02 08:08:46
We were really wishing this was going to be good. Sadly the food is only good for pictures. The refried beans were disgustingly cold and 50% water with 0%...
Marissa R.
Marissa R.
2021-09-21 14:22:30
I drove about an hour & a half for this place and it was totally worth it. I went on a Tuesday around 10:30am and it did not take long to be seated since I...
Jennifer N.
Jennifer N.
2021-09-19 00:09:26
I rarely crave chilaquiles because chips for breakfast is a bizarre concept for me but on this particular morning, the craving hit. We joined the waitlist...
Katelynn V.
Katelynn V.
2021-09-13 14:09:02
Big portions, nice waitresses, flavorful food! Awesome Mexican breakfast! I got the El Patron with the agua fresca (soursop and strawberry) while my...
Art H.
Art H.
2021-09-09 11:32:15
Outstanding ~ Unique ~ Fresh ~ Variety Best Omelette ever!!! Reminded me slightly of Chile Relleno. Side Tamale great, different, sweet. Others had...
Victoria L.
Victoria L.
2021-09-05 19:58:25
If I'm craving chilaquiles, this is my go-to spot. I always get the al pastor chilaquiles - the pineapple makes eat bite refreshing, and the secret sauce...
Ana C.
Ana C.
2021-09-05 06:51:07
Add your name to the waiting list before showing up. There was a huge crowd outside at 10:30am on a Sat. Our name was on the waiting list and we got a table...
Rhena S.
Rhena S.
2021-08-24 19:07:38
While staying in downtown San Diego at a hotel close by I would often see the daily crowd of ppl waiting to dine here. My husband and I decided to come for...
Eric S.
Eric S.
2021-08-20 14:44:42
Best chilaquiles in town - it's true. My girlfriend and I went here for brunch this morning and ordered the two pictures chilaquiles. Awesome food but put...
Oscar B.
Oscar B.
2021-08-13 12:04:13
The food is great. No doubt about that. My 2 starts is because of the service. Specially the wait times and the system they have for waiting. If your not...
Elizabeth G.
Elizabeth G.
2021-08-07 13:06:09
Love this spot. Great chilaquiles, obviously, but what makes them so great is that the chips stay crunchy and all of their sauces are so good. Such a...
Wendy O.
Wendy O.
2021-07-26 09:25:13
We tried the make your own chilaquiles. One with red sauce and carne desebrada The other with green sauce and carne asada. Both were delicious. Its a lot...
Dominic H.
Dominic H.
2021-07-24 13:47:23
Had to try this place out, of course we love breakfast and what other way to get it started than some authentic Mexican chilaquiles, they have quite a few...
Gunnar M.
Gunnar M.
2021-07-22 14:23:31
Pretty good food. Expect a 15min wait if you're going around lunch time. I got the de mercado which was pretty tasty, although a little soggy in some...
Charlie M.
Charlie M.
2021-07-06 19:01:44
Today we visited the 6th Ave. site. Upon arrival there were several people waiting who had not been checked in for the waitlist to be seated. Nobody knew...
Alex A.
Alex A.
2021-06-20 17:05:53
Ohh myyyy gawd!! If you have fat boy tendencies like me and you love a good home made style Mexican breakfast, this is the spot. Delicious!! Efficient in...
Kristen J.
Kristen J.
2021-06-19 21:14:34
It's always a great get-together with friends at this great local eat! My recommendation is the El Patron, so you can experience both sweet and savory to...
Janice N.
Janice N.
2021-06-11 13:50:16
Warning: Be prepared to show up with an empty stomach!!! HUGE portions and you will want to try everything they have here! Yes- there is a long wait for...
B D.
B D.
2021-06-07 10:26:03
Food was 10/10..... but a 3 hour wait to get seated??? ugh. never ever will go again, unless its a togo order
Yuribelia M.
Yuribelia M.
2021-06-05 13:56:19
To: Owner and management I will start by saying, I have been planning to visit Cocina 35 for about a year now. I finally got to visit it today and all I...
Nancy L.
Nancy L.
2021-06-05 13:48:31
To: Owner and management I will start by saying, I have been planning to visit Cocina 35 for about a year now. I finally got to visit it today and all I...
Paola G.
Paola G.
2021-05-22 11:07:34
Food is amazingly good but unfortunately the service online not. We have ordered food here several times and always end up waiting up to an hour and...
Yael M.
Yael M.
2021-05-18 20:16:42
I highly recommend checking in online so you don't have to wait very long outside. Parking can be rough but I found metered parking close by thankfully. I...
Johanne G.
Johanne G.
2021-05-13 10:19:45
Stayed in a hotel next door to Cocina 35. From the first taste of the fresh green juice, I was instantly transported to Mexico when I was a kid. The...
Yanin G.
Yanin G.
2021-03-14 20:47:06
This is honestly one of my favorite places to eat at . The wait time is always decent and the food is always amazing . Everything is so flavorful and well...
Andrea L.
Andrea L.
2021-03-07 02:00:16
Best chilaquiles in town ! I recommend this place to anyone looking to find their personalized and special way/style of having chilaquiles. I Love their...
Michael B.
Michael B.
2020-11-10 12:58:49
Listen, I cannot take a trip to aura passed San Diego without stopping here. They have some of the best Chilaquiles I've ever tasted (sorry mom). I...
Jorge Alberto P.
Jorge Alberto P.
2020-10-28 10:17:53
What an amazing restaurant! I remember this day my wife and I were starving for some good Mexican breakfast and this was amongst the best and Yelp did not...
Kelly D.
Kelly D.
2020-10-18 11:31:43
They're open for outdoor seating and take out. Parking on street as well as passenger loading areas for take out orders. They also have underground...
Mindy D.
Mindy D.
2020-10-13 09:45:42
This is the place to go to get your chilaquiles fix in sunny San Diego! It's also worth mentioning that this restaurant is operating with covid precautions...
Ashley S.
Ashley S.
2020-10-04 15:18:31
If you love chilaquiles you're gonna love this spot!! they have a variety of them. They do have take out and outdoor seating. The wait isn't too long and...
Summer B.
Summer B.
2020-09-21 11:42:33
The breakfast at this place is mind blowing! We LOVED the breakfast burritos, cajeta toast and a pancake! The staff was extremely polite and fast!We thank...
Rachel N.
Rachel N.
2020-09-17 19:07:30
Easy pickup, super friendly staff. The BEST chilaquiles I've had in my entire life. The verde sauce is amazing and they are perfectly sauced without being...
Kenia N.
Kenia N.
2020-09-14 20:30:06
I did takeout because the wait was more than and hour but I didn't mind because the food was so GOOD. Definitely a must for breakfast!!!!!
Susie G.
Susie G.
2020-07-31 07:57:46
All I have to say is AAAAAMAZING!! They have almost a full menu of just different types of Chilaquiles (my favorite) so I was excited. Since I was a first...
Min D.
Min D.
2020-07-29 12:19:54
Bomb.com! The food here was delicious! I ordered take out. I got a huevito w chorizo (kids meal) and the toco morocho and both were really good! So...
Jaclyn E.
Jaclyn E.
2020-07-18 08:52:52
Authentic as all heck! Best breakfast in town!! There's always a line out the door best way to avoid is order carry out in advance! The service is great and...
Claudia P.
Claudia P.
2020-06-20 13:47:24
From 7 specialty chilaquiles plates to build your own, there sure to be a plate to satisfy your hunger. Plates are generously served. You're sure to walk...
Itzel M.
Itzel M.
2020-06-10 13:11:55
Happy to be able to pick up curbside and support small businesses in San Diego during uncertain times as we all adapt to a world pandemic. It was so easy to...
A D.
A D.
2020-06-08 10:27:58
Two words. La bomba!!! Soooo incredibly good. Best chilaquiles I've everrrr had. The combination of the cilantro jalapeño salsa, onions, cheese and meat was...
james p.
james p.
2020-05-26 16:45:10
Chilaquiles are my weekend cheat day food, it's like a religion for me and I don't like it when people mess with it! lol You cannot say you've eaten...
Katrina D.
Katrina D.
2020-05-25 21:45:43
The wait is long but it's worth it. This place is way too small for the volume of people that they get and also, plenty of people order and just take seats...
Yand G.
Yand G.
2020-05-16 11:51:40
This place was highly recommended from several. They said it was the best place to get chilaquiles. Now while we were during covid we really didn't get the...
Jackie H.
Jackie H.
2020-05-14 15:32:39
The chilaquiles were perfection. I got the cochinita pibil ones and man, that meat was tender, juicy, flavorful and just yummy. It would make Yucatán proud....
Britania P.
Britania P.
2020-04-28 10:50:33
I tried a to go order of the ranchero chilaquiles, cajeta French toast, and a mango chile agua fresca. The chilaquiles really are some of the best I've...
Lawrence C.
Lawrence C.
2020-04-13 15:04:53
Long on my bookmark list, and then I experienced their chilaquiles at a food event in Liberty Station. I was hooked. I recently came here for lunch with a...
Cee Q.
Cee Q.
2020-03-19 16:00:25
I have been here only 6 times and each time the food is delicious, from the cafe de olla to the bomba chilaquiles. The food is amazing. I have dreams of...
Gustavo T.
Gustavo T.
2019-07-04 23:12:30
The best chilaquiles not only im sd but in tj too.. you cant find chilaquiles like this even in baja. The bomba is a must try.. you can even have a...
Jodi W.
Jodi W.
2019-06-17 15:07:13
Ya know, yes it's kinda trendy, no I had never heard of it as a San Diego native, but it was worthy. The chilaquiles were bomb. Yes there is a line, yes...
David S.
David S.
2019-06-13 19:34:45
Soooo, unfortunately the Chilaquiles we shared today here at Cocina 35 as our last breakfast in San Diego before trecking back home were NOT the best...
Chris J.
Chris J.
2018-06-19 14:34:33
Not a hidden gem, as it is well known and always packed, but it is know known for me. They are truly "making chilaquiles great again"! Expect a long line...
Michael K.
Michael K.
2018-06-19 08:42:38
This just moved to my favorite breakfast place in San Diego. Food is shown in the window so you can see what you are ordering and the enormous size of the...
Jonathan B.
Jonathan B.
2018-06-19 08:39:44
I found myself looking for a 6th and 8th Star!!! Come hungry because you will want to order everything. The food is beautifully displayed and cooked to...

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