Cocina Mexicana
Barrie's first all-you-can-eat Mexican buffet, serving authentic dishes table-side with genuine hospitality. Award-winning and family-run.
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Cocina Mexicana
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Must-see attractions
Barrie's first all-you-can-eat Mexican buffet, serving authentic dishes table-side with genuine hospitality. Award-winning and family-run.
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Double-check your order to ensure accuracy and avoid any mix-ups with your delicious selections.
Save Room for Mains
Avoid filling up on complimentary items to fully savor the main dishes and all-you-can-eat options.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Mexican
Price
Mid-range
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
All-You-Can-Eat Fiesta
Experience unlimited authentic Mexican dishes brought directly to your table. A unique twist on the buffet!
Birthday Celebrations with Mariachi
Celebrate your special day with festive mariachi songs and a complimentary meal for the birthday guest!
Top-Rated Tacos & Mexican Classics
Savor award-winning tacos like Tinga and Pastor, alongside other authentic Mexican favorites.
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Confirm Your Order
Double-check your order to ensure accuracy and avoid any mix-ups with your delicious selections.
Save Room for Mains
Avoid filling up on complimentary items to fully savor the main dishes and all-you-can-eat options.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
For quicker service and a more relaxed dining experience, consider visiting during non-busy times.
Customize Your Flavors
Don't hesitate to ask staff for specific spice levels or flavor adjustments to suit your preference.
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Confirm Your Order
Double-check your order to ensure accuracy and avoid any mix-ups with your delicious selections.
Save Room for Mains
Avoid filling up on complimentary items to fully savor the main dishes and all-you-can-eat options.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
For quicker service and a more relaxed dining experience, consider visiting during non-busy times.
Customize Your Flavors
Don't hesitate to ask staff for specific spice levels or flavor adjustments to suit your preference.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Cocina Mexicana is lauded for its authentic Mexican cuisine, especially its all-you-can-eat options and top-rated tacos. Diners frequently praise the friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere, making it a popular spot for celebrations. While most reviews are glowing, some minor issues with oily dishes or service attentiveness have been noted.
"My Friends and I went there on Tuesday for my Birthday dinner. It happens to be all you can eat taco Tuesdays the selection was awesome the food was fantastic and the service was wonderful. My Friends told them it was my birthday so the staff brought out a hat and a dessert and sang it was a fun experience. Oh ya and the drinks were so delicious. My Friends and I all highly recommend for a fun delicious meal."
Nicole Page
"Food was incredible, service was also really good and quick, you get fried tortilla chips and 3 types of mole when you are first seated.
The drinks are also really good and well balanced!
This place is definitely the best Mexican restaurant I've tried
The restaurant itself is also very nice and seating is not too close together. They also have a patio, and roof top patio that opens in the summers and garage doors that open in the summer.
As for parking there is parking outside but this can be hard to come by especially during the summer.
Accessibility: the bathroom requires you to go up stairs. Not sure if they have a more accessible bathroom.
Overall: Love it and highly recommend it!!"
Cassidy Mandla
"Food is really good, staff was friendly. Wasn’t overly busy for a Saturday afternoon but we made a reservation just in case. We got the nachos to start which were tasty. We ordered birria tacos, chicken burrito, beef burrito, the shrimp and rice, and three tacos (braised pork, seasoned pork, and ground beef). We all enjoyed our food and we also enjoyed the drinks we ordered. A few of us agreed that if our server had touched base about drinks we would have ordered more."
Mikaela
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cocina Mexicana offers an all-you-can-eat experience where smaller portions of authentic Mexican dishes are brought directly to your table.
Yes! The birthday guest eats free when reservations are made. It's a festive way to celebrate with mariachi songs.
The restaurant has a casual and welcoming atmosphere, so there is no strict dress code.
The restaurant does not serve alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Diners rave about the tacos, especially Al Pastor and Tinga, as well as dishes like Chilaquiles and Nachos.
The review mentions that the bathroom requires going up stairs, so it may not be fully accessible.
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Cocina Mexicana is a Mexican restaurant located near Allandale Waterfront. Open afternoons and evenings, they have a traditional Mexican menu, including desserts. They also have a Sunday brunch with pancakes.
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