AY Cocula - El Cajon

The most important aspect of a restaurant is its food, and they didn't fair out too well. We started out with a queso fundido. It was microwaved. Everyone and their cousins know that you DO NOT microwave a queso fundido. The cheese quickly became a pile of greasy plastic. Worst ever. I had the quesabirria tacos. A plate of 4. I gotta tell ya, they were delicious! But they were the tiniest tacos I've ever seen! They were literally 2 bite tacos! C'mon! Really?? My mom had a combo plate. She started with the tostada which she said was good and was loaded with meat! She went on to the flautas which come with an avocado dip. Well, after one bite of the flauta she could see straight thru it! It was empty!!! And the avocado dip she was given was the most tasteless and watered down avocado dip ever! She got frustrated and just pushed the plate away. The service was ok. Not the worst but nothing to write home about. The ambiance was cool with live music. We seen a parrillada at another table that looked awesome. Bottom line? I probably won't be going back unless I've already been drinking and plan on drinking more with a crowd of friends. Halfway drunk and I won't care too much about the food. It'll be about my friends, drinks, and music. If you like cumbia. Although I think they also have mariachi at certain hours. I'll end by saying this, since I don't get drunk anymore, I'm certainly not going back.

Service was good and that?s the only reason I?m giving an extra star. We did go on a Thursday night so it was not packed. However, the food is not good at all. We got nachos as the appetizer and the chips were stale and chewy. We ordered a few other plates and the food was cold and very greasy. Salsas we?re not any good. They lacked flavor and made up the flavor with salt. There was even one that I told the waitress she shouldn?t be serving because it tasted rotten. Overall, food was gross and service was good.

Always an entertaining place to take the family for dinner. Very family friendly and Always have a good music. On fridays they have events such as mariachis. Very good customer service and attentive. Would recommend to stop by with the family if you're looking for a good Mexican dinning experience. Service 4/5 Food 5/5 Pictures below on the right: Parrillada San Valentin includes 2 types of Meat, 2 baked potatos, fixings for tacos, tortillas, and queso fundido con chorizo. Picture on the left: Sopalpillas with corn syrup.

One of my best experiences with Mexican food. Service was quick and simple. We ordered and within 15 minutes had our food on the table. Thankfully my girlfriend speaks perfect Spanish otherwise I might have gotten exactly what I wanted. Amazing flavors and very fresh veggies made for a great experience.

Bad food, bad drinks.. I ordered a mojito and they gave me a limonade , no mint taste no alcohol in it.. of course I didn't drink it.. but I still pay $9 dlls.. the tacos Al pastor no flavor no pineapple on it.. just the service was good.. I definitely no recommend.