La Cocina

My husband & I decided to try on a Friday night, 10/27/24, after reading great reviews. We were seated right away. I ordered the highly recommended meat lasagna, which was WONDERFUL! My husband ordered the La Cocina Red Enchiladas (ground beef in a red mole sauce). He did not care for the sauce or the cheese (he didn't like the taste of cheese & there was too much cheese). We look forward to going back so my husband can try the lasagna!

This was such a cute find! It is in a little shopping center and a little hidden.This is a family owned restaurant that give you Mexican and Italian authenticity!I asked for my pasta to be made spicier and they did not disappoint. The salsas were super good too!So I got the best if both worlds!

Nice little cozy Mexican and Italian fusion place we recently discovered in the Round rock area . Ambiance was very pretty with a Mexican theme going on . The food had two sections - one Italian based and the other was Mexican based . We ordered one on each side - pollo ala chipotle and pollo con pasta (marinara based). The Mexican chipotle chicken was exceptional with tender cooked chicken and salsa was amazing and one of the most authentic ones we have tasted in Texas! The pollo con pasta was a bit disappointing because the chicken had a raw smell and pasta okay . Would not order that dish again and can try the white sauce based dishes next time . They had both wine and cocktails which worked for our pairing of dishes . One of the strongest margaritas we have tasted ! Our waitress was acting a bit non responsive initially but later was communicative . Would return here for the Mexican dishes, ambiance and cocktails !

La Cocina has really done a lot with their relatively small space. The wall paintings and ambiance are really spectacular, and make you forget the restaurant is tucked away inside a strip mall next to a smoke shop. The decor is cute and cozy, and wonderfully blends Italian and Mexican themes. My husband ordered the Eggplant Parmesan and I ordered the (beef) Chile Relleno. My husband said the eggplant was quite salty (always a hazard with this dish, if the eggplant was salted but not adequately rinsed), and I felt the relleno was merely okay, but not spectacular, and the beans seemed to be halfway between borracho and refried--not terrible, but .... weird. We also had nachos con carne for an appetizer, and this was basically melted velveeta or something similar with some ground beef thrown in. I added some of their quite tasty salsa to it, which was an improvement. I also ordered a rocks margarita, which was quite good. If I lived very near La Cocina, I could see this becoming a default choice for an unassuming evening out, and no doubt we'd work out which dishes to rely on in that situation. But this place isn't good enough on its own for me to seek it out when it requires driving several miles. I hope the chef will choose to bring his or her food offerings in line with the pleasant space the restaurant is operating in. People are always willing to drive and to wait for truly good food.

Met two friends at this unusual restaurant that offers both Italian and Mexican entrees. It is located in a small strip mall just off of I35 in Round Rock. Very dark and casual restaurant owned by a local family. This time I opted for enchiladas, rice and beans. The taste of the food was ok. Definitely not in the top third of Mexican restaurants but not bad. Service was friendly and prompt. Better local Mexican options are available.

Always delicious! Excellent light crunchy chips and fresh salsa. Favorites include the enchilada suizas, al pastor, puerco guisado as well the lasagna. We have never ordered anything that wasn't delicious. The caldo is great when you're not feeling great. A true neighborhood gem in a nondescript strip mall. Round Rock is lucky to have them.

The place is pretty dark, but cozy. Food was good but underwhelming. The house Rita's are really good. The waitress we had started off pretty bad. She was pretty defensive when I asked for another set of silverware for our table. She seemed to warm up some after that, but my impression of her was already made. I'm not sure if I would go back based on the quality of service I initially received. I know to some it sounds petty, but I'm big in customer service.

Freaking perfectI'm so glad this place exists. The vibe is great and the staff is so kind.

I've been here multiple times. It's a quaint size family owned restaurant. A fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine. The food I always get there is the italiano enchilada and the camaraones ala chipotle. It's delicious and hits every time. The service is amazing!

Always great. They are my go to for lasagna and other Italian meals. Their Mexican food is great as well.