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12/12/2021
An update from Josh!!!
I met so many wonderful guests at my restaurant, and as sad as it still is that I had to make the decision to close, I have found a new home and would love to see you again!
I have joined the team at Mermaids & Cowboys in La Jolla as their new events and marketing manager!!!
I hope that a lot of you I made genuine connections with visit me in my new home, lots of you are truly missed!
All the best, Josh.
09/19/2021
I set out to put my dream to a reality and I succeeded, however, the pandemic has thrown me, like many others, too much to be able to sustain a promising future. I love the customers I’ve met and the people I’ve employed that now are part of my amazing family. It’s a sad ending to an amazing adventure, and we all appreciate the support that everyone has shown us throughout this challenging time. We wish the best for you all, and we are ready for what life will bring us next!!!
09/02/2021
Our enmoladas dicorciadas are so delicious! We pair chicken tinga with our red chile molé, and carnitas with our green tomatillo molé.
Did you know we craft our cremas in house with cashews to maintain a dairy free and gluten free kitchen?
We also have vegan jackfruit options for our vegan friends as well (and our new Caesar Salad is 100% vegan)!
08/03/2021
Our next Paint & Sip is this Thursday, August 5th and instructed by the fabulous .marie.art! Lindsay will guide you through an acrylic art class this Thursday for a fun Paint & Sip at Cocina Calavera!
05/30/2021
Our first martini has landed at Cocina Calavera!
Yuzu infused Vodka, our house made lemon-ginger sour, a spritz of Orange Bitters with a monk fruit rim!
05/28/2021
Our 3rd Paint & Sip night is almost here! This one will be quite different as .marie.art guides you through creating a “Goddess Box” using alcohol inks!!! Book your space online at open table!
Special thanks to for capturing last months Paint & Sip event!!!
05/27/2021
Some of our seasonal items are slowly coming off the menu, BUT we are adding new menu items going into summer!
We will soon be adding a Caesar salad (still all vegan and GF)!!! Full salads with options to add protein on top, and as a substitute for rice and beans for our health conscious crowd!
05/21/2021
New margarita alert!!! Starting this weekend we are adding La Sandia Margarita to the menu!
’s Blanco Tequila, ’s cold pressed watermelon and lemon juices, organic monk fruit extract, muddled basil with a habanero salt rim. 😋🔥
05/01/2021
Book online at cocinacalavera.com, “Reservations” Tab. Book Thursday, May 6th 7pm and prepay the $25 booking fee to join our second Paint & Sip event! 🎨🖌🖼
04/22/2021
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3923 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103
To get to the location on 4th Avenue in San Diego, you can take the Green Line Trolley and get off at the "Washington Street" station. From there, walk south on 4th Avenue for about 10 minutes until you reach your destination.
If you prefer to drive, take the I-5 South and exit onto Washington Street. Turn left onto 4th Avenue and continue for about half a mile. There are several paid parking lots in the area, as well as street parking available.
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Vegetarian and vegan restaurants have become increasingly popular in recent years, as more people are embracing a plant-based lifestyle. Cocina Calavera, located on 4th Avenue in San Diego, is one such restaurant that has gained a loyal following among vegans and non-vegans alike.
What sets Cocina Calavera apart from other vegetarian/vegan restaurants is its dedication to being gluten-free and dairy-free. This means that even those with dietary restrictions can enjoy the delicious Mexican-inspired dishes on offer. The menu is extensive and features a variety of plant-based options, including tacos, burritos, bowls, and salads.
One standout dish that customers rave about is the enmoladas dicorciadas - a mouth-watering combination of chicken tinga or carnitas with red chile molé or green tomatillo molé. And for those who love creamy sauces but can't have dairy, Cocina Calavera makes their own cashew-based cremas in-house.
While the restaurant unfortunately had to close due to the pandemic, owner Josh has found a new home at Mermaids & Cowboys in La Jolla as their new events and marketing manager. Fans of Cocina Calavera can still enjoy Josh's culinary creations at his new location.
Overall, Cocina Calavera is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious plant-based Mexican cuisine that caters to dietary restrictions. With its flavorful dishes and friendly staff, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
