dmarie
Beach Lover
Ann says the margarhitas are going to be fantastic! Hmmm, think we need to go find out
Ann was right!!!!
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La Cocina - new mexican restaurant in seacrest
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believer
Beach Lover
We ate their opening night. I say this because it usually takes a rest. a few weeks to get the kinks out before everything is 100%. Two of us had the Sour Cream chicken enchiladas and I had the Carne Asada. The enchiladas had been placed under the heat lamp obviously way too long. My Carne Asada tasted very fresh and of good quality. The three meals had minimum grease unlike my local Mexican dive back home. Three house special Margaritas and water to drink. The Service was prompt and helpful. The Ambiance was like you would imagine it. The prices were soso depending on what you ordered. The food prices seemed standard for 30A prices except for a few seafood dishes that were too high in my opinion. I would like to see those "amazing margaritas" either improve in recipe or price ,either way they were not great. We did go on opening night and they exceeded my expectations for such a difficult night. I would suggest you make your own fresh ingredient top shelf margarita at home and get a driver to take you to Mi Cocina for dinner only.
May I suggest my Perfect Margarita Recipe:
wet rim of glass with key lime slice (not water)
salt rim
fill glass 3/4 with chunky ice
2 oz. (100% Agave tequila) Don Julio is my favorite Sauza is 3 times cheaper but has no taste
1 oz. Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 oz. Damiana for a true authentic Cabo original experience
4 key limes squeeze into mix (cut top off and use lime squeezer)
serve with slice of key lime on rim with straw
*Avoid the neon green pre mix stuff unless you are frat boy on Spring Break at PCB, by the way I was, I did and had a blast
May I suggest my Perfect Margarita Recipe:
wet rim of glass with key lime slice (not water)
salt rim
fill glass 3/4 with chunky ice
2 oz. (100% Agave tequila) Don Julio is my favorite Sauza is 3 times cheaper but has no taste
1 oz. Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 oz. Damiana for a true authentic Cabo original experience
4 key limes squeeze into mix (cut top off and use lime squeezer)
serve with slice of key lime on rim with straw
*Avoid the neon green pre mix stuff unless you are frat boy on Spring Break at PCB, by the way I was, I did and had a blast
SHELLY
SoWal Insider
With that review, I'd say I'd have to get sloshed at home before I went too.
Take this review to heart and tighten it up Mi Cocina.
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STL Don
Beach Fanatic
We ate there 10 days ago and had a very good meal and very good service.
unicycle girl
Beach Crab
The atmosphere at Mi Cocina is great! Chips, Salsa, Guacomole, Queso were great! Good options for kids. The margaritas were very weak - could not taste the tequila and everyone at our table could have sworn that they contained no alcohol at all. They really need to work on the margaritas because I have heard the same from many other people. All the food was good except the large tostada with chicken - the chicken was way over salted!!! All that said, I will keep going back and know that the Hartleys will keep improving the food. It is a welcome addition to 30A!
Dia
Beach Fanatic
We went over the weekend. They don't take reservations - but the wait was only about 15 minutes. We sat in the bar area (nice & open) and ordered drinks (margarita/rocks) they were a little weak. If you would like chips/salsa in the bar area you need to ask - salsa was good.
for appetizers we ordered the guacamole (very good & I'm picky about guac) and for the kids - mild queso (they loved it)
Dinner: We ordered combination fajitas (beef & chix), beef enchiladas, kids crispy beef taco & kids beef quesadilla. All were good & we had leftovers to take home.
Our waiter (Matthew? I think) was very attentive & the service was good.
Final review - we will be going back. There are a few kinks to work out (*cough* weak margaritas *cough*) but it was a good night!
for appetizers we ordered the guacamole (very good & I'm picky about guac) and for the kids - mild queso (they loved it)
Dinner: We ordered combination fajitas (beef & chix), beef enchiladas, kids crispy beef taco & kids beef quesadilla. All were good & we had leftovers to take home.
Our waiter (Matthew? I think) was very attentive & the service was good.
Final review - we will be going back. There are a few kinks to work out (*cough* weak margaritas *cough*) but it was a good night!