Restaurants in Sloan Lake
La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant
One of 15 restaurants we've tracked near Sloan Lake.
Things to Know
La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant is a beloved neighborhood Mexican spot known for homemade-tasting food at great prices and standout sopapillas, located in Denver with loyal repeat customers.
Most reviewers rave about the authentic, lovingly-prepared food and fantastic margaritas at bargain prices, though service consistency and accessibility need improvement.
- ✓Sopapillas are exceptional—reviewers specifically praised them as the best they've had in Denver
- ✓Food tastes homemade and flavorful, with many describing it as tasting like grandma's cooking
- ✓Margaritas are fantastic and prices across the menu are incredibly reasonable
- ✓Consistent quality over years with friendly staff and a fun atmosphere, especially for eating in and sitting outside
- ⚠Service can be inconsistent—slow coffee refills but rushed bill delivery, and at least one reviewer reported feeling uncomfortable and potentially discriminated against based on portion size differences
- ⚠Not wheelchair-accessible, which created extra stress for at least one customer
- ⚠Food seasoning was flat in at least one visit, suggesting consistency issues on some days
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Sara Garcia
2 months ago
This place has amazing food at amazing prices! The food tastes like it was made with love like you just went to grandma's house and she made her specialties and all the specialties are on the menu. Last time I went there, we had the sopapillas they were the best sopapillas i've ever had in Denver. So this time, I had to get a stuffed sopapilla, and it was hands down amazing.
Martha Rodriguez
11 months ago
Food had no flavor and waitress took forever to come w coffee but super fast with check, didn't even ask if we wanted something else before dropping it off Reply to owner: 1 table different angles of pictures. 2 plates of chili cheese fries bc my daughter likes chili fries not me. Been here multiple times bc this is where we get invited to by others who are close by and yes there was 1 waitress when we were there. I'm not one to complain if I don't need to especially so early in the day bc i wouldn't want my day ruined..
Sheridan Gill
6 months ago
Fantastic margaritas and had a delicious steak quesadilla. Found this place as it’s only a 6 minute bike ride from my house! The prices are incredible and the food and drink are exquisite. Such a cute, fun, fabulous spot. Will be coming here regularly 💚💚
Kyle Keegan
a month ago
Been coming here for years and it is always good. Extremely consistent food and the staff are always very friendly. The food is great for pickup and taking home, but eating at the restaurant is the way to go. Especially if you can sit outside and have a few beers with your food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant worth it in Sloan Lake?
Most reviewers rave about the authentic, lovingly-prepared food and fantastic margaritas at bargain prices, though service consistency and accessibility need improvement. Known for: homemade mexican food, incredible prices.
What do visitors love about La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant?
Sopapillas are exceptional—reviewers specifically praised them as the best they've had in Denver Food tastes homemade and flavorful, with many describing it as tasting like grandma's cooking Margaritas are fantastic and prices across the menu are incredibly reasonable Consistent quality over years with friendly staff and a fun atmosphere, especially for eating in and sitting outside
Is there anything to know before visiting La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant?
Service can be inconsistent—slow coffee refills but rushed bill delivery, and at least one reviewer reported feeling uncomfortable and potentially discriminated against based on portion size differences Not wheelchair-accessible, which created extra stress for at least one customer Food seasoning was flat in at least one visit, suggesting consistency issues on some days
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