La Cocina New Mexican Restaurant

"The perfect place for authentic NM cuisine. You're enveloped in comfort from the minute you walk in; the atmosphere, the service, the fabulous smells wafting from the kitchen and the perfectly prepared food. It's worth stopping in at tris decades-old family restaurant.."

"I can't believe we had never been here. It was just wonderful. It had the feel of Grandma's house. The food was spot on, four different dishes ordered for us and not a single complaint. I loved that they were making (and selling) fresh tortillas (I brought 2 dozen home). Service was great and a perfect Margarita. Like a dessert. The desserts looked wonderful but no room in the tummy. We'll be back ... even though we are two hours away."

"This was an authentic and delicious northern hispanic New Mexican restaurant. It was delicious, absolutely authentic I can't wait to go back. I had the lamb fajitas and we all shared a bowl of menudo. My parents drove me down from Taos to try it and I am lucky they did. Unfortunately the service wasn't good, our server was gone the majority of the time but good food helps get through the frustration of not getting what you asked for or being able to get your server to come back."

"I couldn't believe how busy this place was. I could see why now. This place did a great job. Service is great and the food was delicious. If you're ever passing through Espanola, this place is a must. I had the steak and enchiladas with beans and rice."

"GREAT place! We stumbled upon this driving back home to Texas from Colorado- very impressed!!!! You’ll want to stop!!!! Service was perfect, ALL the food was very very good (we got a variety from shrimp to enchiladas to flautas!) Big parking lot (we were pulling a trailer). ALSO they have a small espresso/coffee shop inside….Incredibly good!!!"