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La Cocina Restaurant


3.0 of 5 stars 7 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • 1 Lakeway Dr, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
  • 505 744 0066

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1 of 5 stars
NM
8 Apr 2009

Great looking place and always good service but the food is lacking. The Mexican is just plain bad and the steaks are nothing special for the price. Do yourself a favor and skip it. more

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1 of 5 stars
Wyoming
14 Feb 2009

We ended up at this place as we were late getting into town-we sincerely hoped things were going to get better. I agree with a previous review too much cheese, not enough spice, and just plain boring mexican can get this at taco johns!! The place was over done and the prices reflected the need to cover the building cost!... more

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1 of 5 stars
new mexico
17 Jan 2009

this is a nice restaurant in terms of physical space and decor. the wait staff was adequate but not outgoing. the steaks i saw at neighboring tables looked very good. the "mexican" food, however is just plain awful. every mexican entree is smothered in wisconsin cheddar cheese. there is a complete lack of spices and herbs that are essential to... more

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3 of 5 stars
Buffalo, NY
10 Oct 2008

Visited La Cocina on Monday, Sept 29. Greeted impersonally by the hostess, seated outside in a nice courtyard (could of used some music, too quiet). Waited approx. 8 min to place drink order (all I ask to be able to have my drink while I wait to place my food order). Both of us ordered margaritas. The drinks were tasty!... more

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4 of 5 stars
Las Cruces, New Mexico
13 Jul 2008

We've driven by this restaurant probably a dozen times but we never will again! We'll have to stop every time. The food is wonderful and the portions are huge...I was full and took home enough for dinner the next night. My husband ate every bite of his steak. Service is quite laid back which is typical in New Mexico but,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bay Area, California
25 Apr 2008

Every time we visit TorC we eat here at least once. The food is wonderful and the prices are great! more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington
24 Nov 2007
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If you are a steak lover, you have to make the trip. These steaks rival high end steak houses anywhere in the country. As a fan of Seattle's El Gaucho, Metropolitan and Morton’s steak houses, I have to say; this is equal to or better than all of them. Try any of the steaks and you will not be disappointed. more

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La Cocina Restaurant Address

1 Lakeway Dr, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Tel: 505 744 0066
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.