La Cocina — Restaurant in Chiapas

Overall: food lovely, service sweet, price is cheaper than anything on the touristic Real de Guadalupe.

La Cocina is an intimate setting for a fine lunch. It’s very clean with gleaming white walls, and has a freshness about it.

The young owner greeted us herself, and the staff was friendly (and maybe a little shy). We were brought a lovely potato soup to start, while we still deciding what to order.

One of us ordered the chicken skewers, which came with sweet peppers and onions on two sticks. It had a sauce that reminded me a little of sweet-and-sour sauce, but it wasn’t overwhelming.

The other got the carrot croquettes, which were the stars of the show! Sweet from the carrot, and seasoned in a subtle manner, perhaps a bit more middle eastern than Mexican. The croquettes were grilled so that the the outsides were just crispy enough to resist melting in the sauce that covered it, so the whole dish held together nicely.

The habañero salsa was HOT! But delicious if you like that sort of thing.

When we there it did feel a bit like they were still figuring a few things out about timing and service, but it didn’t affect our...

The best! I come here weekly for the fresh, home cooked food and good energy. They offer comida corrida, where you get a soup, agua del día, and a main dish (chicken, meat, or vegetarian) that comes with a side salad and rice, all high quality at a very fair price. Elvia, the owner, is so welcoming and makes the place feel like home for everyone who comes to La Cocina. Make sure to check out the plants she offers at her little jardinería that is adjacent to...

La Cocina was my go to restaurant for my main meal of the day while in San Cristobal during my 2 month stay. You are offered the choice from 3 different unique means prepared to order with fresh safe ingredients that come with soup, rice, salad, and an aqua fresca. Some of my favorites were chicken mole. Croquettes, and crepes. The owner and staff are extremely friendly, talented chefs and make you...