Cocina de Barrio

Welcome to Cocina de Barrio, a vibrant spot in San Diego that brings together the flavors of New Mexican cuisine with a trendy cocktail bar atmosphere. Located at 3707 Fifth Ave, this restaurant offers a range of dining experiences, from breakfast and brunch to happy hour specials and dinner.

What sets Cocina de Barrio apart is its focus on providing a diverse range of options for its customers. With offerings like vegan and vegetarian dishes, along with options for those with dietary restrictions, you can be sure to find something that suits your preferences. Additionally, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, accepts various payment methods, and even provides eco-friendly packaging.

Customer reviews rave about the friendly staff, delicious food, and inviting ambiance of Cocina de Barrio. From strong popsicle cocktails to flavor-packed dishes like aguachile and tlayuda, every bite is a delight. The arroz con leche pancakes and chilaquiles verde are also stand-out favorites, offering a unique twist on traditional Mexican dishes.

Whether you're looking for a casual brunch spot or a lively dinner experience, Cocina de Barrio has you covered. With plenty of seating options, including outdoor and private dining, this restaurant is perfect for groups, families, and even furry friends. So, if you find yourself in Hillcrest, be sure to check out Cocina de Barrio for a memorable dining experience.

Cocina de Barrio Menu

Location

Address: 3707 Fifth Ave San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 677-2770

đź•“ Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
WED 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
THU 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
FRI 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
SAT 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
SUN 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Walk-ins Welcome
    Yes
  • Delivery
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual, Trendy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Not Good For Dancing
    No
  • Pool Table
    No
  • Smoking
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • Plastic-free packaging
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Paris O.

    30 July 2024

    We were welcomed in with a smile, staff was all super nice and made good suggestions for drinks and food. The drinks were amazing, I will say the popsicle ones are strong (hence the popsicle on top) but so good! And the food was amazing, held a lot of flavor and presented nicely. The ambiance gives, home cooks meet lively city which blends perfectly with Hillcrest.

  • Author: Sean B.

    27 July 2024

    This place was pretty fantastic. We were set up at the little private dining room, in the back... our waiters were attentive, friendly, and handsome. The menu was delicious, everything we got (we tried each others' things) was awesome. The aguachile with a mango flair was one of the best things I've had. Cocktails were excellent. Honestly, just A+ all around. I'm craving their tlayuda right now, as I'm typing this. Quite worth checking out!

  • Author: Dan D.

    22 July 2024

    Saturday Pride we stopped in for our first time after the parade. We only had to wait about 20 minutes, but was well worth the wait for our first visit. The brunch menu quesadillas were served with an over easy egg on top that were very delicious served with fried potatoes and black beans. We had to have a couple of margaritas, which made the visit well worth it. The delicious roasted hot sauce you have to ask for made the dish even better. One thought, the restaurant does not serve chips and salsa when you are seated, and does not have them a la carte, which we felt was odd since the restaurant presents as latin food.

  • Author: Josue V.

    18 July 2024

    Sadly, I forgot to take pictures of my delicious meal. Fortunately, I am still able to express how much I enjoyed my food. I ordered the arroz con leche pancakes. Upon first sight, I thought to myself "damn, this is going to be way too sweet." However, I was pleasantly surprised by how well-balanced the dish tasted. The pancakes themselves were fluffy, warm, and a tad crispy - everything you want a pancake to be. The arroz con leche topping really captured the flavor of one of my favorite childhood desserts while making this feel like a fresh, exciting, and unique Mexican-American dish. The sweetness, arroz-con-leche flavor (think of it as a rich, creamy, and milky sweet pudding with a dash of cinnamon), and overall presentation of the dish was great. I had small bites of my friends' dishes and they were all great. Next time I'll try their chilaquiles because they tasted bomb. I really wish I remembered the names of the cocktails that we purchased because they were all amazing. I got the tequila-based cocktail, and my friend got the rum-based one that was garnished with a coconut paleta - genius! The ambiance of the restaurant was pretty and bustling with plenty of customers. We came on a Saturday early-morning time, and we had to wait a bit for a table; however, not an issue as the food was great. Finding parking was a nightmare, but that is to be expected of the area. Service this time around was alright - no fault to the server, but I think the service could be better next time. Overall, I'm giving this place a 4.8 rounded up to a 5. I'm looking forward to trying more dishes and recommending this place for a brunch spot for many times to come.

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