La Cocina — tacos in Somerville, MA

La Cocina

4.8· 106 Google reviews·$$·Tufts

La Cocina is a Somerville, MA taco spot in the Tufts area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.8★ rating across 106 Google reviews.

Rating
4.8
Loved by locals
Reviews
106
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Tufts, Somerville
  • •Plenty of community reviews

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Neighborhood
Tufts, Somerville
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does La Cocina serve?+

La Cocina is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is La Cocina located?+

La Cocina is at 854 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144, USA, in the Tufts neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts.

Is La Cocina good?+

La Cocina has a 4.8★ average across 106 Google reviews — loved by locals by Somerville taco standards.

How expensive is La Cocina?+

La Cocina sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Somerville taquería.

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