Cocina 214

Needs improvement across multiple areas.Value: 1/5$18 for 3 small tacos is not great value; it's arguably a ripoff. TaKo Cheena, Black Rooster Taqueria, and Quesa Loca offer better-tasting tacos for less. I normally don't like to mention other restaurants in a review yet it's an important consideration for this category of food that already has strong competition in Winter Park.Service: 1/5Cocina 214 requires a 20% tip for pickup orders. The problem I have with this requirement is that the service we received was lacking. Though we chose curbside pickup, upon arriving at the restaurant, there was literally no curbside parking available. Fortunately, my partner dropped me off and circled around as I stepped in to pickup the order. Upon entry, there was no one at reception. When a server noticed me, they confirmed my pickup order and left. 5 minutes later, I was asked to walk towards a special area for pickup, where another staff was bagging what seemed to be my orders. Another 7 minutes passed before the order was ready.We ended up waiting inside almost 15 minutes past the promised pickup time, which was not during a lunch or dinner rush. Tell me, is that worth a 20% service charge for a takeout order? Taste: 1/5The street tacos are nothing to write home about. This would be a 2 or 3 out of 5 if it weren't for a dessert they gave us that clearly went bad. The flan was inedible- it smelled obscene and hours later we regretted tasting it.tl;dr This is one of the worse dining experiences (albeit takeout) we've had in the 32789 zip code. Cocina 214 needs to improve on many fronts and below-average service for a takeout order was enough to defer us from ever returning.

We went for "Happy Hour," and snacks! The chips and salsa were good, and the fried Avocado slices were amazing. Our bartender "wore many hats," that day, & did them all well! From greeting us at the door, seating us, and then making suggestions at the bar. We enjoyed their premixed lemon drink and margarita, both tasted pretty good! The ambiance is relaxing and pretty.

Located in the heart of winter park is this gem of a restaurant. I've been many times and haven't had a bad meal or service. The restaurant has plenty of seats both inside and on the patio. The service is always top notch as is the food. If there was a complaint it would be paying for chips and salsa. So I usually skip getting it at this restaurant.

My friends and I came here for Cinco de Mayo since they were having drink specials. It's a really cute looking restaurant (especially the outside seating area). We started off with the Queso Fundido with chorizo and nachos. The Queso Fundido was probably the best thing we had during our whole experience. Nachos were average. Our dinner came out and I could tell we were all visibly disappointed (I didn't snap pics of our dinner). One of our group ordered some veggie tacos. They were extremely soggy. I ordered some Mexican flag brisket enchiladas. They were COVERED in way too much lettuce for being $18. I think I would've paid $12 but $18 was def too much money for what I got. Another friend in the group ordered the carne asada, and he was disappointed with it (wasn't seared properly for being $30+). We waited longer for our server to pick up our check and payment so we could leave than we did for our food to get to our table after we ordered. Overall, it was a very mid experience. I probably won't come back here realistically speaking as I know better Mexican restaurants in the area. But glad I was able to take advantage of their Cinco de Mayo drink deals.

It was okay, the queso fundino was the best part it was a meal in its self. I could've been great with just this and the cocktail. The spicy margarita was okay. So was the main entree. The service was great. The restaurant was beautiful inside and it wasn't too busy went around 4pm on a Sunday. My total meal was around 60/70 dollars.

First and probably last visit. Food was good, but service was awful. I ordered a chicken burrito. It was great, I'd definitely have it again. The problem was service. Food took way too long, even though the place was at half capacity. Our waitress was extremely unattentive of us. She took our order when we sat down, but disappeared until our food arrived. We were never offered drinks or appetizers. When our entrees arrived, she disappeared again for 10+ minutes. They got my wife's order wrong, so because our waitress would just vanish, we didn't know who to tell.They also have the gall to charge $4 for chips and salsa. We've been to much higher end mexican places and in the vast majority of cases they have complimentary chips and salsa. However, if you're gonna charge for them, they better be out of this world. Unfortunately, they were extremely underwhelming, so I would not pay for them again.For the price, there are much better options in the area if you want mexican fare.

If you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant in Winter Park, look no further than Cocina 214. Make a reservation! This restaurant offers a variety of seating such as indoor, outdoor, and the bar area. The menu has something for everyone. Tacos, quesadillas, burritos, steak, and more. For an appetizer, we did chips, salsa, and queso. Nothing special about it, just average and what you would expect. I chose the mahi mahi tacos for my dish and was not disappointed. The mahi was full of flavor. Our waitress was precious. I wish I remember her name but hope to see her again next time. She encouraged me to try sauce on the side with my tacos, and it was delicious. Can't wait to come back!

Be tempted to walk off the main park ave for this restaurant! Super fresh and flavorful Mexican cuisine awaits. There is outdoor seating, indoor, and a separate bar area for those that just want to dive into the list of tequila. The house made salsas were great as was the guac.

Consistent & tasty. I've come here a few times and their food is very consistent with portions, taste, etc. I enjoy their queso and tried the Nacho Macho during happy hour and it was the perfect portion and filled me up for 8 hours! Their happy hour (4-6:30PM) is a great deal. The service is always a little bit slow but it's never bothered me because it's a great restaurant to enjoy and spend a few hours sipping drinks and snacking. I definitely recommend coming here for a fun date night - try the Diablo!

The food is meh! The happy hour M-F 3:00-6:30 is bomb! The drinks are always a hit, tasty and also hitting!