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Cocina De Barrio is a Mexican restaurant and tequila/mezcal bar situated on 5th Avenue, bringing the flavors of Oaxaca to Hi by Chef Jose J. Flores. They offer daily happy hour deals and delicious menu items such as Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes and Pollo en Mole Negro. Don't miss their $10 Popsicle Margaritas every Wednesday!
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06/03/2026

Chica dinner, the CDB way ❤️‍🔥✨🌮🥗🍹 Enjoy a $25 chica dinner exclusively at our Hillcrest location every Wednesday from 5pm to close!

06/02/2026

If your group chat asks “where should we go tonight?” the answer is CDB 😏✨🤎🔥 Happy Hour ends at 5pm, but you can stay para la cena after that — see you here!

05/31/2026

Our new brunch dishes have arrived in Hillcrest y North Park, and honestly…sharing might be difícil 😏✨🤎🔥 Bring the crew, order a little bit of todo lo nuevo, and let the brunch marathon begin!

05/30/2026

At CDB, there’s always room for something dulce 😉✨🍰

05/29/2026

Some like it straight from the can...otros like it dressed up as a michelada 😎🔥🍺 Good thing Cheve Lager does both — available now in can or on tap and as a beer upgrade to your michelada!

05/28/2026

An antojito everyone at the mesa will love 🌽✨🤎 Our Esquites con Camarón always set the tone for the perfect cena — see you here!

05/26/2026

There are two types of personas: those who order birria tacos…and those who wish they did after seeing yours arrive at the mesa 👀🌮 Taco Tuesday at CDB?

05/24/2026

The best part about a long fin de semana? Sunday feels a little less rushed 🥞🍓😌 Ven for the Cheesecake Pancakes, stay for the buenas vibras!

05/23/2026

New brunch items? Ahuevoooo 😎🔥🍳 We’re serving up fresh new flavors at Hillcrest + North Park, and these dishes only scratch the surface ✨ The best part? Hay más on the menu you haven’t seen yet 👀

05/22/2026

The lager de la casa is officially here 🍻 Meet Cheve Lager — crisp, cold, y hecha para the long lunches that somehow turn into dinner 🔥 Available now on tap or by the can at all Cocina de Barrio locations — salud familia 🤎

05/21/2026

New brunch items just dropped 👀🍳🔥 Hillcrest y North Park got the first taste of our newest brunch additions…and trust us, vas a querer probarlas all. From sweet antojos to savory plates that hit every time, brunch just got even more delicioso 😮‍💨

Currently exclusive to our Hillcrest & North Park locations…for now 👀

05/20/2026

The mexican version of girl dinner >>> ✨Every Wednesday from 5pm-close at our Hillcrest location, enjoy our Chica Dinner for $25:

♡ choice of 2 fish tacos or pepita chicken salad
♡ chips & guacamole
♡ barrio margarita

Una cenita con las girls never sounded so good 🍽️🤎

05/19/2026

This isn’t the kind of ensalada you order just because you should, it’s the kind you order porque se te antojó 😮‍💨✨🥗 Fresh greens, grilled veggies, y optional protein to top it off — that’s how you do lunch 🔥

05/17/2026

No such thing as ordering too much at brunch 🤭✨🍽️ Especially when the whole table looks this good — we’ll save you a seat!

05/16/2026

Your weekend reminder that pancakes can absolutely be postre too 🍓🤎🥞 Especially when mazapán is involved! See you at CDB for brunch!

05/15/2026

Verano’s itching closer, and a Cheve Lager already feels like the right idea 🍻🔥😎 Our house lager is out now and available at all locations on tap or by the can (or 4-pack) — come give it a taste!

05/14/2026

The secreto is out…the CDB experience now comes in a can 🤎🍻✨ Meet Cheve Lager by Cocina de Barrio — our brand new house lager inspired by the central valleys of Oaxaca. Light, crisp, clean, and made for easy sipping 🌵😎

Now available on tap + canned at all locations. Take home a 4-pack while you’re at it 🤝

05/12/2026

Warning: this aguachile negro might ruin all other meals for you…especially with a margarita en mano 😮‍💨❤️‍🔥

05/10/2026

POV: mamá finally gets to enjoy brunch without having to cook, clean, or say “ya comieron?” 💖🥂 Celebrate Día de las Madres with our sweetest combo yet — apple pie waffles, eggs & bacon, and a cotton candy mimosa all for $25 ✨ Available at all locations today only!

05/09/2026

Saturday’s agenda: brunch cocktails first, everything else later 😎🍹 And if mamá happens to join for a cute little brunch date…even better 🤎✨

05/08/2026

A brunch fit for una reina 💖👑🥂💐 Celebrate Día de las Madres weekend with our $25 brunch combo featuring an apple pie waffle, eggs & bacon, and a cotton candy mimosa ✨ Porque mamá deserves the sweetest brunch date imaginable!

Available this Friday–Sunday during brunch at all locations 🧇

05/06/2026

The media semana ritual: Chica Dinner at CDB Hillcrest 🍹🍽️🌮✨🥗

Choose between 2 fish tacos or a pepita chicken salad, chips + guac, and a barrio margarita — all for $25. Every Wednesday from 5pm to close, only at our Hillcrest location!

05/05/2026

Cinco de Mayo plans? Ya quedaron 🇲🇽🍹✨ $5 margaritas, $5 bottled beer, y good vibes all day long! The only problem is thinking you’ll stop at “just one.” 🤪

Pull up, bring your amigos, and party with us all day with live DJs from 4–9pm 💃🏽🪩🍻 Cinco de Mayo hits different at Cocina de Barrio!

05/03/2026

Sunday plans? Aquí mero 😏🤎🍽️ Good food, cocktails y la mejor vibra pa cerrar el weekend 🥂✨

05/02/2026

Consider this your official Cinco de Mayo invite 💌✨🇲🇽 Come eat, drink, dance, and vibe with us all day long with $5 Barrio Margaritas, $5 bottled beer, and live DJs from 4–9pm 🍹🎧❤️‍🔥

Address

3707 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103

To reach this Mexican restaurant located on 5th Avenue in San Diego, there are several transportation options available. Public transport is easily accessible with a nearby bus stop and trolley station within walking distance. If driving, there are multiple parking lots nearby, as well as street parking options.

Opening Hours

Tuesday	3pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	3pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	3pm - 9:30pm
Friday	3pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	10am - 9:30pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.cocinadebarriohillcrest.com/

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What people say

Cocina De Barrio is a must-visit Mexican restaurant and tequila/mezcal bar located on 5th Avenue in San Diego. The restaurant is helmed by Chef Jose J. Flores, who brings the flavors of Oaxaca to the city. The menu boasts a wide variety of dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the Quesadillas de Huitlacoche to the Chilaquiles Rojos, every dish is packed with sabor and color.

The restaurant also offers an impressive selection of craft cocktails, including their famous Popsicle Margaritas, which are available every Wasted Wednesday for just $10. If you're looking for something new, try their craft cocktail of the month, LA COSTEÑITA, which features coconut tequila, blue curaçao, coconut purée, peach purée, lime juice, agave, and coconut su.

Whether you're looking for a delicious brunch or a relaxing evening out with friends over cold cervezas or mezcal shots, Cocina De Barrio has got you covered. So head over to this vibrant spot and experience the flavors of Oaxaca right here in San Diego!

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