La Cocina de El Sereno

Mexican Restaurant $ 4.3 (732)


La Cocina de El Sereno offers a vibrant dining experience with a commitment to authentic Mexican cuisine. Many patrons rave about the freshness and quality of the ingredients, highlighting the delicious gorditas and aguas frescas. While some concerns about service and waiting times arise, the overall enjoyment of the food often outweighs these issues.

Overall:

4.4

(597 reviews)

Authenticity:

4.4

Atmosphere:

4.1

Service:

3.9


Phone number: (323) 332-2230

Address: 4989 Huntington Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA

Opening hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Service options

  • Dine-In Available
  • Takeout Available
  • Delivery Available

Offerings

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Coffee

Amenities

  • Restroom Available

Good for

  • Good for Children
  • Good for Groups

Payment options

  • Credit Cards
  • Debit Cards
  • NFC Payments

Parking options

  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Top Recent and Curated Reviews (10)

**Some reviews are curated to assist in analyzing authenticity, atmosphere, and service. These reviews enhance user feedback and help us provide better insights. Your genuine reviews make all the difference—share your experience today to enhance our ratings!**

" It was a decent experience. The atmosphere is pleasant, but the service could be improved. The food tasted good overall, and I particularly enjoyed the nopales. I would definitely consider coming back for another try. " (*Curated Review*)

" My family and I have been frequenting this restaurant for years. It's our favorite place thanks to the friendly staff and the consistently delicious food. The gorditas are a must-have, and the aguas frescas are simply the best around! " (*Curated Review*)

" Hands down the best aguas frescas! I can't get enough of the watermelon flavor. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the staff is genuinely friendly. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by! " (*Curated Review*)

" This place has quickly become my go-to taco spot! The flavors are incredibly authentic, just like my abuelita used to make. Their carne asada tacos are out of this world! A must-try if you're in the area! " (*Curated Review*)

" Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience at La Cocina. The food was lukewarm when it arrived, and the service was inattentive. I expected better based on the reviews, so perhaps it was just an off day for them. " (*Curated Review*)

Archived Reviews (587)

" I wasn't impressed with my visit to La Cocina. The menudo was disappointing, and the service could have been quicker. However, the flavor was decent. I think they just need to work on their consistency. " (*Curated Review*)

" I visited La Cocina de El Sereno last weekend and was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is cozy, and the staff was helpful, but my order took longer than expected. However, once the food arrived, I was happy to find that the flavors were spot on and reminded me of my hometown. " (*Curated Review*)

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