Tony Scribner
Will probably not go back. There is no pricing on there menu. Big red flag for me. I ordered two tacos. One fish and the other was shrimp. With rice and beans. The bill was $20 with tip. The tacos that came out, I had to laugh, were tiny street tacos. There was plenty of rice. But it was flavorless. The bean was real good. I liked the beans. The taco were tasty but tor $20 bucks make it a normal size tortilla. I looked on line at There menu and the same things I got was under 10 bucks. When I confronted the cashier about it. She said those prices are not right. The only other complaint is it was 105° that day and the have no A/C. They have good food just ask the prices first.
… moreBen Bullock
Food was average but very fresh.
Lady with nice eye brows took my order. She was rude or didn’t seem to want to be there.
Air conditioning is running and cold.
… moreJohn Horning
I’ve heard rumors of this eatery for years…”The food’s excellant,” “It’s the best in Chico,” “The service can’t be beat”…etc. So it became time to check out this hidden gem. MEH!! I’ve had better food from Taco trucks, and better service as well. I tried the Carne Asada fries and the Fajita platter, with chips and salsa. While the meat on the fries was quite tasty, the rest of the meal was thrown together and haphazard at best. The Fajitas were just cooked meat and veggies in a sauce, and wasn’t quite worth eating. The rice was void of any flavor, and the salsa tasted like 40 other restaurants in town. The plate of beans and fresh cheese was pleasant, but the chips were small and greasy. I’m assuming it’s because this restaurant is away from other, better establishments that it gets better reviews… but I can travel, and will continue to do so to better food. I mean, who wouldn’t!?
… moreDavid Thomas
SOLID. Every time I eat here, I am never disappointed. Ever since they replaced the old restaurant like 15 years ago, and in their time as a taco truck, they have delivered every time. My favorite spot to eat in Chico hands down.
… moreGeorgia Zweber
I searched all of Chico for years and sampled many Mexican restaurants. La Cocina Economica is the best by far, and always reliable. Love the rellenos, tacos, carnitas and fajitas. All yummy!
… moreJen Acosta
Just did a pick up order, the food was good. The staff was really nice. We had a burrito and two tacos.
… moreDillon Allen-Perez
This is a nice spot I got recommended for Mexican food in Chico. The artwork & the atmosphere is very cool. The menu has some fun choices.
The chips could be a little thinner, saltier, & I wish they came with a salsa verde. But, the food was good overall! My fiancee & I got the usual stuff we get when we try a new Mexican place—chicken burrito & some tacos.
We definitely want to come back next time we’re in Chico to try the So Cal burrito with tater tots in it!
… moreJeff G
It is like a taco truck, but with a Mexican Jail ambience (cinder block walls, barred windows, etc). There are only 2 off-street parking spots (both taken by staff, I suspect).
Food was OK, but the service was non-existent. It is basically take-out with a couple of tables and a cashier who sighs with exasperation whenever job duties tear her away from Tinder. For a real good time, ask for a glass of ice water!
I really hate places that ask for a tip before getting your food (or service). What exactly am I tipping for? I’m filling my own drink, picking up my own food from the window, and bussing my own Styrofoam dishes…
Be sure to visit the latrine for the authentic Tijuana experience.
… moreJessica Orlandi
I was feeling beautiful fat today. I went and got a veggie taco, carnitas taco and the best al pastor taco!! I snagged some housemate chips and salsa along with a churro (I told you I was hungry!!) And it was such a delicious treat for myself.
I paid around $12 for everything including the drink. I made sure to tip well and thank them for the delicious food. This is MY SPOT here in Chico!!
It came out in less than 5 minutes too!
… moreJenifer nicole acosta
Got the food for pick up, the food was alright. The service was great. The staff are very friendly.
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