Cotija's Taco Shop

4.0
813 reviews

About

Mexican Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Cotija's Taco Shop
39509 Los Alamos Rd, Murrieta, CA
92563, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
813 reviews
5 stars
460
4 stars
161
3 stars
58
2 stars
39
1 star
95

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers reported inconsistent food quality, with some enjoying specific items while others found them bland, greasy, or poorly prepared.

Service Issues

Multiple reviews highlighted poor service experiences, including rude staff, incorrect orders, and long wait times.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with rising prices, feeling that the cost did not match the quality of the food.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite some negative experiences, several customers praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere received mixed reviews, with some noting cleanliness issues and others appreciating the casual dining environment.
  • NB
    Ni B
    Dec 13, 2025
    1.0
    It was so good then the last times I came here the food tastes so different… ugh… I can’t get past the taste of the beef. The change is definitely noticeable.
  • VA
    Vanessa Adkins
    Dec 9, 2025
    3.0
    The fish tacos and potato tacos from our order tonight were very good, however, almost $20 for a California burrito is excessive for a burrito full of French fries. There was hardly any of the condiments that are supposed to be in the burrito. :/
  • BR
    Brad Roberts
    Dec 6, 2025
    1.0
    Beware of Cotijas. If you are looking for bad, over priced Mexican food with poor service and an unpleasant atmosphere, I have found just the right place for you! I was eager to find a Mexican restaurant for some good rolled tacos and I decided to try Cotijas for the first time. I was encouraged by the long line of cars in the to go line, but I quickly became discouraged because the line of cars moved so slowly and it took me more than 20 minutes to finally get to the cashier who was surprisingly rude to me. I ordered Cotijas number 2 daily special that contained 3 beef rolled tacos, a carne asada burrito and a small drink. I also ordered Cotijas “homemade” flan. The total price of my order was $25, and for that amount of money I expected the food to taste great, however I was very disappointed. The rolled tacos were soggy and filled with cold, tasteless meat. They were also covered with a thin layer of what looked like watery avocado spread vs. real guacamole, and cheep tasteless shredded cheese. The carne asada burrito was filled with a small amount of gristly, chewy beef, under cooked onions, and an abundance of what looked like cheap brown gravy that tasted like it was poured into the burrito directly from a can. The flan was tasteless, rubbery, and sitting in a pool of brown water, and the ice tea tasted bitter and stale and as if it was left sitting in a kettle for too many days past its prime. This was by far the worst Mexican food I have ever had, and in a region of the country where Mexican food is supposed to be good (southern California), Cotijas is simply an embarrassment to Mexican cuisine, and it should be avoided at all costs by those who are seeking a good meal.
  • HW
    Hawley Wilson
    Nov 25, 2025
    1.0
    They have cut too many corners. They used to be good, but not now. Our tacos were really bad.
  • DT
    Deon Thomas
    Nov 5, 2025
    5.0
    First time going there I got served by Rosie she is so amazing, She’s very nice and even recommended me potato tacos, and nice to talk to, She’ll see me comin again and again, she makes it very hard to go in there and not buy the whole menu 😭