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Cocina Cilantro in Glendale

4.3 (100) 2609, 247 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, United States

Categories

Mexican restaurant
Vegan restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant

Location on the map

Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 818-484-7248
Site: http://gocilantro.com/

Opening hours

Monday:10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:10 AM–9 PM
Thursday:10 AM–9 PM
Friday:10 AM–9 PM
Saturday:10 AM–8 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.3

100 Reviews for Cocina Cilantro 2024:

Review №1

2023-12-05 00:02:47

We had a decent and quick experience here before heading to a nearby event. Its a small spot...we were the only ones in the restaurant throughout our time there from ordering at the counter through finishing our meal. Its clean and nicely appointed giving a more upscale fast-food vibe to the place. Plus tacos!They have a couple different vegetarian options which are what needed including a vegetarian and a soy chorizo (You can get these variants as burritos too if you want.) Definitely elevated street-taco vibes on both of these which my wife and I shared 2 of each.The vegetarian is listed as having sweet potato as an ingredient, but its actually sweet potato fries...that may actually make them more delicious, but its not quite as healthy as just sweet potato implies in the ingredients list so felt like a not wholly accurate portrayal of what was being ordered.That having been said we enjoyed what we got. As we were the only folks in the restaurant service as quick.Water is given in disposable plastic cups.We might come back if we were in the mood for exactly what we got. Not bad.

Review №2

2023-09-27 04:05:30

Really good food, new owners are passionate about running the place with some new additions to the menu. Would definitely recommend!

Review №3

2022-06-22 04:58:10

SO SO Good!!! Our favs were chips and ceviche along with carne asada and pork tacos! Fast service, modern feel, small indoor and outdoor dining and a cute neighborhood to walk after dinner. Less than a mile from our Hilton hotel!

Review №4

2023-09-26 07:22:35

We just had a wonderful dinner experience at this restaurant; we were greeted right away. Very kind staff and excellent service. The food was excellent and very fresh, and I could tell that the ingredients were of the highest quality level. In addition, the restaurant was spotless. Id heartily suggest this restaurant.

Review №5

2023-09-06 19:35:26

Outstanding food and service! The new owners are awesome and everything tastes soo good! The owners went out of their way to provide best service possible. I recommend getting their bowl as it was delicious. Will be going back for sure!!

Review №6

2023-09-22 22:44:02

Excellent food and great service! they just had new owners come in in July 2023 and the food is amazing, we’ve tried most things including the Ceviche, Mexi-Cali fries, bowls, tacos, burritos, everything is amazing. Would highly recommend, they also do breakfast stuff too. The place is a nice cozy place to sit in and eat, really happy to find this place as it is local to where we are.

Review №7

2023-09-22 18:57:37

The service was impeccable. I didnt have to wait long for my order, and the new owners were friendly and attentive. Its the kind of place where you can grab a meal on the go without any hassle. Highly recommend!!!

Review №8

2023-09-04 20:41:51

We were visiting and stopped by this restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine. The food was fresh and very well done. The owners wife was our waiter. She was engaging and executed stellar customer service.

Review №9

2023-10-08 02:45:21

Got the chicken boritto in a thin wheat pita wrap and learned it taste like the color gray with mabye a half ounce of chicken and super light sprinkle of cheese that i piad extra for. Also there is a nice poster inside discribs how armenians taking credit for Mexican food and other cultures(made by the owner) 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂what an ego and pretty rude too. That cashier was sweet but the folks in the back where giving me dirty looks the entier time. Also no one wheres gloves like at all. Thanks for the experience of bland food and bland racism lol but the chashier was great and kind.

Review №10

2022-03-19 18:17:18

Lovely place with affordable prices. The burrito was HUGE and the bowl was delicious! :) Note that there’s no Wi-Fi and you need a code for the restroom. We loved the place!

Review №11

2023-10-18 01:15:52

The food is super fresh and delicious, absolutely love the environment, and the staff is so sweet and genuine. The place is an absolute gem definitely worth checking out!

Review №12

2022-12-13 16:50:13

I got the vegetarian bowl and omg it was amazing ! And they bless me with a decent amount of avocado *heart eyes*; great prices too!Definitely recommend !

Review №13

2022-12-29 20:28:46

No toilet paper, no paper towels, rice taste terrible nothing close to Mexican food. The meat in the quesadilla has 0 flavor…. LOOKS APPETIZING RIGHT? Yea not so much unfortunately

Review №14

2021-10-19 21:31:37

This is an intimate little Mexican Cafe. Cute, great music playing in the background, nicely decorated, and very clean. I ordered a veggie taco and two soy chorizo tacos made vegan friendly. They were fully loaded and delicious! Not greasy at all. Very fresh ingredients. 3 tacos was perfect for a lunch... satisfied but not overstuffed. Will be coming back here again. I ate my food before taking a picture of it... but it looked too great to wait.

Review №15

2023-03-08 18:09:41

A nice burrito with plenty of fresh cilantro. Didnt care much for the tortilla (tasted like wasnt made in house), but enjoyable

Review №16

2022-09-21 21:47:38

Wow really tasty and amazing!!! Their salads use the best ingredients even the dressing which uses olive oil as the base. The love put into preparation really comes through. All the options here are great. A must go to for healthy options that taste great and don’t break the bank.

Review №17

2022-10-08 04:06:27

WHAT a wonderful eating experience. We were a group of 4. We each ordered something different and ALL of us loved our food; taste was great and we all thought everything tasted very fresh. Service was also very good. Thank you!

Review №18

2022-03-18 19:45:12

BLANDAll the ingredients were very good quality. However, everything was lacking in seasoning and nothing tasted Mexican. We werent looking for heat, just flavor.Some ingredients were unusual. Pickled beets on a carnitas bowl? Im all for trying new things, but this addition didnt work.Pricing on items was a little strange also. For example, all tacos are $4.15 whether they have just vegetables or veggies and meat. And then a side of beans alone is $3.95. If they plan on making any money they need to check their menu item costs (food and labor) against selling prices.We ordered five different dishes. We ate everything; it was healthy but lacking in the taste department.

Review №19

2020-03-06 03:10:51

Food is so good and fresh. Pork burrito bowl is super delicious.

Review №20

2023-09-14 01:22:31

The new owners are the best!!!!! I definitely recommend this place. Will 100% be back.

Review №21

2022-04-01 08:46:24

Delicious food and loved the vegan options!

Review №22

2023-09-22 06:35:53

Everything was just awful, I waited like 15 minutes for the waitress to come, besides food was horrible

Review №23

2018-03-13 19:58:25

Perfect chicken bowl, delicious! Only $8.25 😋 I came back for lunch, and ordered the same thing! I really liked it.

Review №24

2023-08-04 20:28:51

Good simple Latin food for a fair price, cute atmosphere

Review №25

2020-04-25 22:40:00

Food here is amazing! We usually have the Asada Bowl and it is always spot-on. It feels fresh and way better than any other bowl weve tried from larger brands.Also service is really good these days. The owners have been really nice even one day when we forgot our wallet, and they allowed us to pay them on our next visit.Their almond milk horchata is AMAZING.Clean facilities, good prices... All in all, a really good place to grab your bowl fix.

Review №26

2019-06-22 08:18:14

Food is overall great. The shrimp tacos and chipotle sauce added gave them that extra kick. Kitchen staff knows what theyre doing. However service is a bit confusing. Some customers get their meal taken to their table while others were called out by number when theyre both dine in. So a little bit on service consistency would have been better

Review №27

2021-06-25 00:17:44

I just tried this place for the first time this afternoon. The food was okay but more importantly the service was bad. The girls taking our order had a attitude and I was willing to ignore it until a mother with a young child walked into to use the restroom. The girl working behind the counter berated the mother and demanded an apology. There is no signage indicating the restrooms are not open to the public and for a mother with a young child there are only so many options available. The scene was awkward and unnecessary. The girl with an attitude and a power trip is the reason I won’t be coming back

Review №28

2018-04-24 19:20:18

Simple and tasty. The vegetarian bowl is great even if youre not (vegetarian.)

Review №29

2019-11-02 16:24:18

Left the gym after my workout absolutely famished and calorie depleted. Ordered the Asada tacos, not sure what beef the used but it was hearty and I felt completely satisfied with the two tacos. Great food presentation, clean restaurant, and excellent service. You cant ask for more than that

Review №30

2020-09-23 23:54:29

Mexican food is life but Im always scared to try new places because they always disappoint. However Cocina Cilantro did not disappoint! Although its not authentic Mexican food, its definitely a better alternative considering Mexican is usually not healthy lol. It was really good, great prices, and quality meat. Not to mention friendly workers!

Review №31

2018-03-04 18:29:35

Really yummy fresh food. I felt better about my life after eating this meal

Review №32

2022-02-06 04:04:39

We have eaten here multiple times and everything we have ordered is delicious!! Live the Jake and quinoa salad loaded with almonds and sunflower seeds. Hermina,, the owner, is wonderful.

Review №33

2019-06-12 04:08:54

Based on the chicken burrito I ordered. As a lover of Mexican food, this place was highly overrated. I dont understand. The tortilla was some brown wheat looking thing that fell apart when I opened the foil because the cook didnt bother to wrap it properly. There was only dry brown rice, black beans, dry chicken and no flavor. No sour cream or any sort of sauce. I was starving and literally ate 4 bites. I threw away my money on this place. Go around the corner to Great White Hut or shoot even Taco Bell is way better than this place. This is someones idea of Mexican from Alaska or South Dakota or something.

Review №34

2017-09-27 19:23:23

Tortillas were under cooked and it was too bland. Id give 5 stars for the almond horchata. The young man at the register said he made it. It was delicious. Not too sweet! Just perfect. The tacos werent the best though

Review №35

2017-12-09 03:05:18

I had their veggie burrito with their medium salsa. I thought it was delicious. The veggies were crisp and over cooked and there medium salsa had a nice bite to it. I ate it their and it came out pretty quick, but you can easily get it to go too

Review №36

2018-06-27 02:40:44

Very tasty food. Tiny place. The loaded fries were great as well as the vegetarian tacos. Also liked the cucumber lime refresher drink. Very good on a kind of hot day.

Review №37

2023-07-11 05:27:08

Decent and clean Mexican food. Taste-wise it is the least Mexican food I’ve ever had

Review №38

2018-02-28 18:51:14

Cocina Cilantro located in the heart of Glendale on Brand Blvd is a clean and modern fast-casual restaurant. The menu is organic, healthy and delicious! The prices are very affordable and the portions are plentiful.

Review №39

2021-10-16 22:43:15

I Love this Place, their service is exceptional . The food is tasty !Shout out to Hermine, she is amazing !!! I give her 10 Stars not only 5

Review №40

2020-02-04 23:37:14

I wanted to like this place more but the carnitas was really bland. The burrito only had flavor from the addition of salsa. It was fine, but not anything special.

Review №41

2019-07-05 21:38:22

I always enjoy the burrito bowls here with the pork being my favorite. Get some salsa in the side and add as needed. Not a ton of seating but normally enough to get by.

Review №42

2018-02-21 23:53:27

I went for lunch with my wife to this place and we were amazed of the quality of their food. The carnitas tacos were just the perfect combination of flavors and not to forget the shrimp tacos

Review №43

2020-12-20 04:43:49

The food here was so good and fresh and friendly staff. With everything going on these days it’s good to see happy faces to keep all our spirits up!

Review №44

2022-05-18 21:15:51

I would call this the worst Mexican food I ever ate, but I dont think it can be classified as Mexican food. No wonder the business is closing.

Review №45

2020-07-03 21:28:46

Great food. I highly recommend their carne asada, carnitas, pastor or shrimp. Ive had their burritos and tacos. Both are great choices.

Review №46

2019-06-07 06:23:33

Didnt see vegan options eventhough Google said it had plenty... looks like a nice slot though. The guy greeted me very nicely too. So, it gets five for pre-customer service.

Review №47

2020-06-14 21:48:21

Finally was a le to try out the burrito and ceviche at this location. Great taste of both selected items and the service was pleasant and prompt.

Review №48

2018-02-26 19:37:38

First time here, I had the cheese quesadilla, and I must say, this is the best quesadilla Ive ever had. Very delicious and it comes with sour cream and very tasty guacamole!!

Review №49

2017-07-31 18:40:39

Good clean food, delicious options, healthy choices. Top notch service. Great value considering the high-quality of what you get.

Review №50

2021-06-24 20:33:48

Nice fresh food. Menu text a bit small and far away maybe also have a counter top menu as well near register

Review №51

2018-05-10 01:32:40

Really good guacamole and chips. Pretty affordable for the portion size. Ordered the veggie bowl and it was good, not better than Chipotle.

Review №52

2019-08-20 20:47:43

Good restaurant and authentic Mexican fusion food. I do not like the parking because downtown Glendale its always busy, I learned just to be patience.

Review №53

2017-07-28 18:29:19

Portions were small for the price. Lack of drink options and small cups another disappointment. Burritos were a little less than good.

Review №54

2018-03-24 03:16:21

Only the pork are 5 stars. Theyre my favorite. The shrimp is pretty bland and other flavors as well. Stick with the pork.

Review №55

2022-03-23 03:53:46

Soy chorizo burrito for $8.95Healthy and delicious small little Mexican restaurant. Friendly staff

Review №56

2023-02-27 23:33:18

Nice vegan soyrizo burrito. Family ran, super nice people.

Review №57

2021-11-05 05:12:59

Great service! Nice food! Veggie bowl was delightfully flavored.

Review №58

2021-08-26 01:46:15

Amazingly fresh food, loved the tacos! Will for sure come again.

Review №59

2019-01-15 14:56:22

Great tacos with a gourmet quality!The service is fast and love the style and decoration of the place.

Review №60

2019-08-29 20:28:12

Food is good but took over 30 mins for 2 carne asada tacos! Ordered ahead also.

Review №61

2022-01-28 19:14:01

Amazing delicious food, worth the trip down here. Excellent customer service.

Review №62

2020-03-04 04:09:46

One of my favorite Taco Spots in Glendale. Must try. Owner and staff are really cool and friendly.

Review №63

2019-07-29 14:18:25

Quality has unfortunately gone down hill. Last few times we came tacos were cold, like even the sausage was cold...

Review №64

2020-02-14 18:14:28

Supa Fire the fries are BOMB come get that

Review №65

2018-01-10 06:44:40

This is a really good Mexican restaurant they have whole wheat burritos their asada is excellent weather for tacos or the burritos.

Review №66

2021-09-03 15:58:41

Healthy delicious food. Incredible burrito. Thats why we go here!!

Review №67

2019-11-20 06:04:39

Great organic mexican food. Tasty and guilt free! Speedy delivery and always gets modifications correct.

Review №68

2018-11-10 06:37:47

My favorite spot in Glendale! Healthy and tasty. Modern Mexican food with cute decor

Review №69

2018-04-07 21:39:32

Great burritos and tacos. Not the cheapest place but makes up for it being very tasty.

Review №70

2020-06-12 13:58:37

Healthy Mexican food, staff is awesome! Get the enchilada style burrito 👍

Review №71

2022-04-22 20:56:44

Delicious food, fresh, and the restaurant is nice and clean!

Review №72

2019-09-26 11:49:38

Nice service, great food and a really pleasant environment to be in. Clean as well.

Review №73

2019-06-21 04:08:14

Great tacos d asada n the salsa Verde is so good.

Review №74

2018-07-25 23:21:41

The food is good. Convenient for pickup, seating is limited.

Review №75

2019-07-28 04:19:18

Amazing vegan sweet potato burrito! I cant wait to come back again!

Review №76

2021-05-30 01:01:37

Fresh ingredients, and great if you are gluten free.

Review №77

2021-05-05 21:35:50

If only they got the order correct they would get that last ⭐..

Review №78

2018-04-23 05:57:32

Good food.

Review №79

2019-10-24 15:50:28

Great vegetarian options and fast service

Review №80

2018-01-01 03:02:10

Loving this place 😁 tasty, fast, creative food.

Review №81

2020-10-07 22:05:17

Really tasty fresh mexican bowls and burritos

Review №82

2018-03-01 17:47:14

The food here is BOMB. this is my 3rd time returning this week LOL

Review №83

2019-02-21 19:34:23

Good native Mexican food. Spicy too.

Review №84

2019-06-07 20:50:08

Good but limited menu

Review №85

2017-10-03 23:40:42

Great food & fast service

Review №86

2019-03-18 03:19:09

Could be better. Is not that testy

Review №87

2022-01-03 01:40:01

A slightly worse version of chipotle

Review №88

2020-06-22 23:36:25

The chicken burrito is delicious!

Review №89

2019-12-22 22:02:07

Seriously excellent take on Mexican!

Review №90

2019-03-28 20:53:05

Not bad, quite tasty

Review №91

2018-09-28 00:08:25

Very delicious and nutritious food

Review №92

2020-02-05 22:53:06

Food ok

Review №93

2019-03-17 06:56:24

Good stuff, good people!

Review №94

2017-09-09 00:54:12

Clean eating....Healthy delicious !

Review №95

2018-06-14 04:02:58

One burrito and you are full

Review №96

2021-03-03 21:05:35

Amazing!!

Review №97

2019-10-22 12:39:05

Carnitas

Review №98

2018-08-04 18:11:14

Delicious and authentic

Review №99

2018-02-21 04:40:22

Review №100

2019-12-06 17:43:15

Not what I wanted