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Cocina Calavera, San Diego, CA

Cocina Calavera

4.5
4.5
52 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Evans
  • 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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

52 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  2. GeneTee

    Hawaii

    105 reviews

    3.0

    105 reviews

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    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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    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    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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  5. Anonymous

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    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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  6. Carola

    VIP

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    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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  7. GinaG

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  8. Anonymous

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    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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  9. Luca

    Frankfurt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  10. AliceH

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    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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Google Map for Cocina Calavera

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    University Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 am–5:15 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Vegetarian / Vegan, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Evans
  • 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
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