
Hours
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–2 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2750 Dewey Rd #104, San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: (619) 794-2041
Website: http://www.cocina35.com/
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Reviews
“Best Chilaquiles in town” is right! Best I have ever had by far and that’s because they were actually crispy and not overly spicy. I ordered the Al Pastor chilaquiles which came with cubed pineapple to balance out any spice of habanero, Serrano, and jalapenos. Next time I may ask for salsa on side because it really wasn’t spicy at all, but maybe that’s just me. The plate with smashed beans hiding under the massive portion of chilaquiles. For $20 I could have easily split this plate because it was just such a huge portion, worth every penny! I ordered the Mimosa flight and my friend the Agua Fresca flight, so good! I will definitely be back to share this unique with friends and family.
The decor inside is so aesthetically pleasing. From the Japanese cherry blossom tree directly above us to the vibrant decor every where including the restroom!
This is a great spot for birthday celebrations as they will make that occasion feel extra pleasing with their vibrant vibe and engaging the entire restaurant in participating.
A pro tip is, make a reservation online as you will get seated sooner. We waited in line for a little while until I figured out I could reserve a table while in line on their ‘open table’ website. After that we jumped first in line into the reservation line and were seated within 2 minutes.
Thank you Cocina 35 and Gracias también a ti Jesi!
And the food… absolutely delicious. Every dish was bursting with authentic flavor and felt thoughtfully prepared.
On top of that, the service was nothing short of spectacular. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout our visit. We especially loved Flor!
Cocina 35 made my sister’s birthday feel extra special, and we left already talking about when we’d be back. Highly recommended!
They do not offer a full bar, so you’re limited to the drinks listed on the menu. We asked if the bartender could make a dirty martini without vermouth (vodka, olive juice, and ice) and serve it with a side of Bloody Mary juice, which we were told was available (they only carry michelada juice). The bartender responded in a rude and dismissive manner and avoided eye contact. Our server eventually brought the manager, who accommodated the request, though he mentioned that pairing a martini with michelada juice likely wouldn’t be an option in the future. We also learned that the “fresh” juice flight is not made in-house and contains added sugars.
Overall, chilaquiles are what Cocina 35 does best, but that specific bartenders service and beverage options leave room for improvement.
You are not able to join a virtual queue or get on their list in-person. You have to physically wait in line for your turn with no ETA and since they have so many reservations, a table probably open while you’re standing there. They used to be able to do bar seating for individual people but now groups and bar seating are in the same queue. They don’t check-in on the line so I don’t know how they keep track of who is waiting in the line.
I think that if they want reservations only, they should just say that and not even have a walk-in line so people don’t waste their time waiting hours in a line that won’t move. Or they need to open a virtual queue again or allow people to join a list in-person so they can walk around or do literally anything else but wait in a line in direct sunlight.
I personally waited 15 min to see if bar seating opened up before giving up.
All this to say, I really don’t recommend coming here unless you have a reservation.
I should point out, I have been a loyal Cocina 35 customer since their early days when they only had 1-2 locations and I can vouch for their amazing food. My favorite are the green chilaquiles with carnitas. Their fresh aguas are amazing and so is their hot chocolate. But idk if it’s worth the walk-in line.
I will say that I’m giving them 4 stars because of the service, everyone was very nice, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant is clean, and pleasant. I’m hopeful that it was just a bad morning l, but I will not be coming back…