Living on the East coast, I really miss good Mexican food, so when I was in San Diego County and a friend suggested this place, I had high expectations. I wasn't disappointed! Even on a crowded Friday night, the service was friendly and helpful. The food is real southern Mexican cuisine, with lots of choices including 2 or 3 different... more

We stopped by for dinner after a full day of visiting the San Diego Wild Animal Park. We were immediately seated and approached by Alfredo, our waiter, and asked for our drink order. Perfect margaritas! Chips and salsa were very tasty and the food was excellent. They even made our picky eater happy. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. more

Best Carnitas in town! The carnitas plate is the best I have had. It includes of bowl of Firjoles Charros. That's right, Frijoles Charros! I was floored by their authentic taste! more

I haven't been to Cocina Del Charro for several years, but decided to go there today and check out their brunch. They have a varied brunch menu--a lot more than just huevos ranchero--and lots of flexibility. (You can choose between different sauces and substitute various types of meat, e.g.) The service was very responsive (although things aren't too busy mid-morning... more

I've been several times to both the Escondido and San Marcos locations and these are the two finest Mexican food restaurants in San Diego; hands down! All of their food choices are delicious and well-priced, and their service is friendly and timely! From the hostesses to the management/ownership you will easily recognize the tenets of a truly well-run organization! I... more

There are so many amazing things about this place, but the best is the family recipes that have been wow-ing the customers for decades. All the typical Mexican cuisine highlights are fantastic, but for foodies like me who like to try something new - it's all about the Cochinita Pibil! It's a Yucatan special that I'd never had before and... more

This place has the best shrimp burrito I've ever had. The shrimp are huge and the burrito is full of them. It's nice to see that there are still restaurants out there that offer quantity AND quality! more

If great Mexican food is what you are looking for, this hidden unpretentious place serves the best. I usually have the Carnitas which are fresh and lean. The margaritas are wonderful as well. I'd also recommend their Sunday brunch. more

Cocina del Charro is a local restaurant with simple decor and bland food. Chips and salsa are served when you get seated. The salsa is spicier than typical, but consists of mostly tomato puree. We ordered the guacamole which came with deep-fried flour tortillas. The guacamole was bland and the chips were greasy. I had a fish taco that was... more