If you’re searching for a standout Mexican Restaurant in Lancaster, PA, Cocina Mexicana offers a memorable place to enjoy fresh favorites and bold flavors. Backed by a 4.40-star rating and 786 reviews, we’re committed to delivering excellent meals, attentive service, and great service and quality.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Cocina Mexicana
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Crispy corn tortilla w/ queso fresco, sour cream, lettuce & your choice of filling & sauce 3 per order
Melted Cheddar cheese w/ peppers & onion served w/ corn chips
LG Corn tortilla w/ refried beans, queso fresco, lettuce, onion y cilantro & your choice of sauce.
Homemade guacamole w/ corn chips
Corn chips w/ queso fresco, sour cream, pico de gallo & refried beans
french fries w/ pico de gallo, cheddar cheese & your choice of meat
w/ corn chips
flour OR corn tortilla filled w/ cheese & your choice of filling served w/ sour cream
Corn OR Flour tortilla w/ cheese & choice of two fillings. served w/ sour cream & salsa
melted cheese w/ chorizo served w/ chips OR tortillas
Melted cheese w/ peppers, onion & mushroom served w/ chips or tortillas
homemade salsa w/ corn chips
4 oz homemade guacamole & corn chips
thick corn tortilla w/ pinto beans, onion, cilantro, cheese, sour cream & your choice of sauce. (2 per order)
6 mini fried chicken tacos served w/ guacamole & sour cream
open face fried tortilla w/ beans, chicken, cheese, pico de gallo & sour cream.
Corn tortilla w/ mexican rice and marinated chicharron chicharron is fried pork rinds/belly
Cecina w/ sauteed cactus & onion, queso fresco & sour cream on a corn tortilla (1 taco per order)
Fried shrimp w/ sour cream & onion cilantro cabbage mixture, on flour tortilla
Fried Tilapia w/ sour cream & cabbage/cilantro/onion mix on a flour tortilla
Grilled pork & pineapple w/ onion & cilantro
grilled pork marinated in herbs w/ sliced onion & sour chipotle sauce on a flour tortilla.
Mexican rice, refried pinto beans & queso fresco on a corn tortilla
Mexican steak w/ onion & cilantro on a corn tortilla
Grilled pork w/ onion & cilantro on a corn tortilla.
Mexican pulled pork w/ onion & cilantro on a corn tortilla.
cured salted beef w/ onion & cilantro on a corn tortilla.
Mexican ground sausage w/ onion & cilantro on a corn tortilla.
Corn tortilla w/ grilled cactus, french fries, onion, cilantro & your choice of protein
Beef Tongue w/ onion & cilantro on a corn tortilla.
corn w/ cheese, poblano pepper & onion over rice on a corn tortilla.
Potatoes w/ poblano peppers and onion over rice on a corn tortilla.
mexican ground beef w/ onion & cilantro on a corn tortilla.
Grilled chicken w/ onion & cilantro on a corn tortilla.
Shredded chicken w/ mole served over rice on a corn tortilla.
Chipotle tomato sauce w/ shredded chicken & onion over rice on a corn tortilla.
Chicken & Chorizo w/ queso fresco, onion y cilantro on corn tortilla
combination of grilled pork & steak w/ onion, cilantro, radish & avocado on a corn tortilla
Red broth w/ hominy and pork
Al pastor, Salami & yellow cheese
Sesame Bun w/ avocado spread, queso oaxaca, cilantro, & chipotle in adobo sauce + your choice of filling.
Fried breaded steak on a white bun w/ mayo, refried beans, pickled jalapeno, tomato, lettuce & avocado
chicken w/ bacon bits, mushrooms, tomatoes, pepper , onions & melted cheese served w/ rice, refried beans & tortillas
Carne asada w/ bacon bits, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, onion & melted cheese. Served w/ Rice, Refried beans & tortillas
Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken, & Chorizo w/ bacon bits, onion, peppers, tomatoes & melted cheese Served w/ rice beans & tortillas.
Al pastor & grilled chicken pieces w/ onion, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes & melted cheese. served w/ rice, refried beans & tortillas
Grilled Pork w/ cactus, onions, peppers, tomatoes & melted cheese. served w/ rice, refried beans and tortillas.
Fried OR Grilled flour tortilla w/ cheese & your choice of either chicken or beef, served w/ rice & beans * add chimi sauce for an additional fee *
Grilled marinated chicken w/ sauteed onion & cactus served w/ rice, refried beans & tortillas.
shredded chicken w/ homemade mole poblano & sesame seeds served w/ rice beans & tortillas
2 thick corn tortillas filled w/ beans topped w/ salsa verde, cactus, onion, cilantro & cheese served w/ grilled chicken breast & rice.
2 Chicken enchiladas w/ salsa verde, queso fresco & sour cream served w/ rice, refried beans & tortilla
2 Cheese enchiladas w/ salsa roja, queso fresco, sour cream served w/ rice & refried beans
2 Shrimp enchiladas w/ chipotle sauce, queso fresco, sour cream served w/ rice & refried beans
1 Chicken (verde), 1 Cheese (roja), 1 Shrimp (chipotle), w/ queso fresco, sour cream served w/ rice & refried beans
2 Chicken enchiladas w/ mole poblano, queso fresco, sour cream, rice & refried beans
scrambled eggs w/ onions, tomatoes & cilantro served w/ rice, refried beans & tortillas
fried eggs w/ mexican tomato sauce & cilantro on top of a corn tortilla served w/ rice, refried beans and tortillas.
Scrambled eggs w/ chorizo (sausage) w/ rice, refried beans and tortillas.
scrambled eggs & ham w/ mexican rice, refried beans & tortillas
fried corn chips bathed in salsa verde w/ sour cream, queso fresco, onion y cilantro served w/ 2 eggs & refried beans
2 tostadas w/ black beans, egg, ham, tomato and green peas, onions & cheese. served w/ sweet plantains
Grilled marinated pork w/ onions & cactus served w/ rice beans and tortillas.
Carnitas w/ salsa verde & cactus served w/ rice, beans & tortillas
Mexican Pulled pork served w/ rice beans & tortillas
Chorizo w/ salsa roja, cactus & onion served w/ rice beans & tortillas
Fried tilapia, shrimp enchilada, shrimp tostada w/ rice beans & tortillas
Fried tilapia fish served w/ rice beans & tortillas.
Your choice of either chipotle style or fried breaded shrimp served w/ rice, beans & tortillas.
Fried Poblano Pepper filled w/ cheese covered in mexican tomato sauce. served w/ rice beans & tortillas
3 bean enchiladas w/ each sauce served w/ mexican rice
3 crispy potato tacos w/ your choice of topping served w/ rice & beans
Combinations of grilled vegetables (broccoli, zucchini, mushroom, onion, tomato & green peppers) w/ melted cheese served w/ rice beans & tortillas.
1 Chile Relleno, 1 Tostada, 1 Cheese enchilada (roja) w/ rice & beans
from pine view dairy
fried sweet plantains w/ lechera
Mexican sorbet primarily made with water and fruit
Chicken w/ salsa verde
shredded pork with salsa roja (mild)
pink tamales made w/ sugar & pineapple & raisins
zucchini, onion, tomato, jalapeno, cheese with chipotle sauce
Jamaica (hibiscus flower) w/ guava & lime juice.
Natural flavored mexican sodas
20 oz fountain soda w/ ice
11.8 fl oz pulp beverage by Boing
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
20 oz cinnamon rice drink w/ ice Homemade contains milk
made w/ hibiscus flower 20 oz w/ ice Homemade
made w/ tamarind 20 oz w/ ice homemade
Mexican rice
Vegetarian refried beans w/ queso fresco
4 oz
cucumber slices w/ lime and spices
homemade pico
Grilled cactus w/ pico de gallo
corn chips
melted cheese mixed with our homemade salsa
Hear from our valued guests
I very much enjoy this place and their menu. I particularly like their carne asada tacos and the el pastors. What I find most impressive about this place is the shared space and ability to grab a drink at the Columbia Kettle works taproom, order some tacos, and grab a seat outside. Tacos come to you and go very well with Kettle Works Mexican lager.
Truly authentic! Great place. Highly recommended the tacos - wow! Had the carnitas, arabe tacos and they were DELICIOUS! In my top five best taco - flavor, how it was cooked, etc. Everything was made to order but super quick to the table. Will be a regular here.
Best Mexican Food for Miles!! Family owned and operated. Some of best authentic Mexican food I have ever had. This place is one of a kind delicious. Homemade Tamales and Mole sauce, both best ive ever had. Chorizo? Absolutely 10/10 incredible. How else do I say this is the most delicious tasty comida...
So many delicious options. Personally, I love their tacos and will order there every time — Al Pastor is my favorite 🌮
The food is amazing and the inside is so cute! The staff are super nice and friendly. Can’t wait to come back!
Best Mexican restaurant in Lancaster city by a mile. Food is delicious, authentic and affordable, with a lot of dishes beyond standard offerings. Their lengua is unmatched in burritos/tacos!!
I think I found my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Lancaster. Cocina Mexicana is connected to Columbia Kettle Works and Zoetropolis on Water Street. There are so many food options and you really can’t go wrong with anything you order. I really enjoyed the Tlacoyos, which was a well-seasoned chicken breast served with rice, two tortillas stuffed with black beans, cactus, onion and cilantro. The beef lengua taco was probably the best I’ve ever had. The tongue was super tender and packed with flavor. My wife got the carnitas platter, which was also delicious. The service is also outstanding. The prices are also extremely affordable.
I happened to be walking this area of the city and popped in for a quick meal. What an awesome spot! The food was delicious and nice portions. The gentleman at the counter was super kind. The place itself was very inviting. Can’t believe I never have checked this place out! I’ll be back.
The food was good. I got the Milanesa. The breaded steak was a little chewy, not bad. I would go again.
Probably my favorite restaurant in all of Lancaster!! My family are regulars here & we have never once been disappointed. We love that it’s BYOB & the service is always great. The food is so authentic & soooooo delicious!!! Not to mention the prices are actually unheard of in this economy & the portions are great. The dishes we regularly order are the chips & guac, tamales, carnitas platter, enchiladas verdes, chimichanga, & burrito, but you honestly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!!! 11/10, would recommend!!
Common questions about Cocina Mexicana
Cocina Mexicana is located at 112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States, Lancaster, PA, United States.
You can reach Cocina Mexicana by calling +1 717-393-9193.
Cocina Mexicana has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 786 customer reviews.
Cocina Mexicana features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Cocina Mexicana features the following service options: Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Cocina Mexicana features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Cocina Mexicana features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Cocina Mexicana features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Cocina Mexicana features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Cocina Mexicana features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Cocina Mexicana features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Cocina Mexicana features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Cocina Mexicana features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Cocina Mexicana features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Cocina Mexicana features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Cocina Mexicana features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking.
Cocina Mexicana features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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