Cocineros

Besides the fact that it's really inviting and cute inside. Our server was also friendly and attentive. All I got was some nachos and it filled me up!! The nachos are some of the best nachos I've had. They were super delicious and flavorful.They had a bar as well; so I'll likely be back for drinks. Although I didn't try anything else, all the food I saw coming out for others looked really tasty.

I've lived in Hyattsville for about 4 -5 years and somehow had never been to Cocineros. Have only heard great things and glad we finally got the chance to stop by. I'll skip the pleasantries and say the food was amazing! Table side chips and salsa tasted fresh and I'm pretty sure are house made. For entrees ordered Steak and chicken tacos, with birria enchiladas and a side of plantain. Favorite item was either steak taco or enchiladas. Plantain was crispy, sweet and fried to perfection. Our server was very friendly and greeted/sat us as soon as we walked in. It was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night so response time wasn't the best. But I will say considering the employee was in training and one of two servers a great effort was made. Decor is nice lots of florals and vibrant colors. Nice MD crab decal on the wall above the bar. Lively music that kept me engaged throughout the meal. Option to sit and eat inside, at bar, or order to go. Looking forward to returning for happy hour (3-6 mon/fri ) to try drink and some other food items.

Very good! I thought the food was tasty and margs were delicious.More fajita options would be great and more things could be on the plate to put on the fajitas (lettuce, sour cream, guac, rice).

So how do I start to share that I now have found a liking for burrito bowls. From the presentation, packaging and most importantly taste. Very satisfied and happy with my selection for lunch.Would certainly recommend if you're in the area or simply want good Latin food. The restaurant was very clean, open, several spaces available to sit. The bar looked as if they get a lot of traction. After seeing the menu I can see why. The staff and chef Carlos were extremely nice. I'd 100% return.

Was peckish from shopping so got two sides: black beans (our friendly server confirmed it was vegetarian) and maduro plantains. The plantains were served with a side of crema, so if you skipped that, be a vegan meal. don't miss the chips and salsa: chips were freshly fried and still warm. crisp, not so thin you couldn't pick up a decent amount of salsa, but not so thick to be hard tack. the salsas were great, flavorful, balanced, good mix of spicy and mild. margarita was good, appreciated it not being too big so we could get back to more shopping after. would go back to try more things - others reported their food was good.

My friends love Cocineros and invited me for happy hour. We had chips and salsa along with queso also the wings for appetizers. Enchiladas are one of my favorite meals. I ordered the birria enchiladas. The flavor of the salsa verde was nice but the birria was tough and dry. Beans and rice were good. Jennifer was our waitress. She was very sweet and pleasant. I would visit Cocineros again but I would have to try another dish.

Pros: Food is tasty. From the bowls to the pupusas, everything tastes good and I really appreciate the "vegetarian options.Cons: inconsistency in to-go orders. There have been a couple of times I've ordered empanadas and pupusas, yet the accompanying sauces were missing from the order. Because I was already home, it was inconvenient to drive back. Sauces are good! I also don't know if the empanadas are meant to be different sizes. I ordered one of each: vegetarian, chicken and beef. The vegetarian was the smallest. Not sure I would price 3 of those for $15.Tip: the spinach empanada also has corn and mushrooms, which are not disclosed in the menu.

This is definitely a go to restaurant for an experience that you probably would not have anticipated, but definitely need! We tried a little bit of everything, but it really blew me away was the calamari which is going to be an exceptional pic for your taste buds and the octopus quesadilla something I never would've thought to order but definitely will order again! The restaurant was clean and the staff was so warm and inviting. They make sure to make great recommendations and did not guide me wrong.

Food delicious! Very good nachos, crispy calamari is tender and delicious, this is my favorite. The tostada is also my favorite, the plantains were cooked perfectly. We celebrated my daughter's birthday here and it was fun. The owner and staff were very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was pleasant and music made us feel like dancing. It was a fun evening. I would definitely return to try their other dishes.

Location now has a mini bar with Happy Hour!!Non & Alcoholic drinks are available - including 3 different types of tacos.Met Carlos, who is part owner and he was such a joyI noticed they also clean and wipe down menus after patron useI had a virgin frozen strawberry daiquiri. It was refreshing!My friend had a pina coloada on the rocks, said it was goodWe didn't eat, but received the table chips with 2 sauces