How is Cocina Calavera restaurant rated?

Name: Cocina Calavera
Address: 3923 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92103-3109
Telephone: (619) 241-2422
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

Cocina Calavera

4.5 (52)

$30 and under

Mexican

3923 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-3109

About this restaurant

Gluten-free-friendly
Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative

Health driven Latin concept, 100% gluten/dairy/sugar free with a large vegan menu. We boast a unique bar selection, using organic cold pressed juices for our craft cocktails, and the only restaurant to have hard pressed juice on tap!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Vegetarian / Vegan, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 am–5:15 am
Phone number
(619) 241-2422
Website
https://www.cocinacalavera.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joshua Evans

Location
3923 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-3109
Neighborhood
Hillcrest
Cross street
University Ave
Parking details
Park on metered street parking, in the paid lot behind Luna Grill and Peets Coffee on the corner of University and 4th, or the paid lot at CVS on the corner of Washington and 4th.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 52 people are saying

Cocina Calavera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

52 Reviews

J
Jeff
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on September 8, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The house margarita's were so good we ordered a second round. Their nachos and portobello taco were amazing. Really quiet spot and the servers were super nice.
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GeneTee VIP
Hawaii107 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 18, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I had two tacos here on Taco Tuesday - steak and poblano, and carnitas. The flavors were good but only a single soft tortilla is served so they of course fell apart while eating them. It takes two! Also they serve no dairy at this restaurant and there was a drizzle of cashew crema over the steak which was good.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego5 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 15, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food took a while to get and was underwhelming once you got it. It is Vegan based food, so if you like that stuff, that’s wonderful. The staff was great to talk to and interact with. But wasn’t worth the $$
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 25, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall fun, friendly service and creative dishes with good ingredients make it worth another visit. The chicken tinga was very moist and flavorful and the drinks were playful. That said, the chips are inconsistent. Some are chewy, stuck together, or way too oily, or don't have enough salt. The carnitas was OK, but too dry and needed more "sabor". And the margaritas, though very creative, were very weak on the tequila. No desserts available either, a missed opportunity. That said, we're going to give it another try to see if things are better next time.
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Anonymous
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friends brought me here for the first time and was hesitant being a primarily vegan/GF restaurant but really enjoyed the food. Lots of flavor and left feeling good, too. Service was great and the place has a very cozy vibe.
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Carola VIP
San Diego18 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 4, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nachos with enchilada sauce were out of this world!!! The jackfruit enchiladas and portobello street tacos were amazing as well!!
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GinaG
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is hands down some of the best food I’ve ever eaten!! The drinks were amazing!! Especially the margaritas. Josh, the owner, was informative about the ingredients and helped us navigate. I would highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Anonymous
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a date night here for the first time and it was amazing, the staff definitely made our night even more special.
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Luca
Frankfurt1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! it is a pleasure to eat at Cocina Calavera. so refreshing to be able to dine without worrying about food allergies or cross-contamination (all the food on the menu is GlutenFree and DairyFree)
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AliceH
San Diego5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 23, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I changed my reservation from 6 to 8. Was told only available open table was later. We were the only customers when we arrived and two more arrived during our meal. The earlier time would have been more convenient - disappointed/
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Cocina Calavera is rated 4.5 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.