What should I order at La cocina de mi tierra?
La cocina de mi tierra
Steak Fajitas
Highly recommended by reviewers for their taste and authenticity.
Steak Burrito / Burrito de carne / Carne asada burrito
Frequently praised for fantastic flavor, excellent portion size, authentic taste, and reasonable prices; many reviewers specifically mention still thinking about how good it was.
Pupusas
Consistently described as excellent, flavorful, and authentic; often paired with black bean sauce or salsa; popular enough to be a reason for searching out the restaurant.
Birria Tacos
Called 'bomb' and a must-try by multiple reviewers, noted for authentic and delicious flavor.
Pollo a la Crema
Mentioned as a favorite dish by repeat customers, praised for portion size and flavor.
Burrito Camarones
Noted as amazing by a reviewer who is eager to try more dishes from the restaurant.
Chicken Wings
Described as 'bomb' and recommended along with other popular dishes.
Tacos de Lengua
Mentioned positively with a note about pairing with the restaurant's spicy salsa.
Rice
Specifically noted as absolutely delicious by a first-time customer.
Desayuno Breakfast Platter
Recommended for its fluffy eggs, plantains with cream, and as a frequent order by a loyal customer.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
About La cocina de mi tierra
La cocina de mi tierra is a Salvadoran restaurant in District Heights, Maryland, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery. Reviewers consistently praise the food as fresh, authentic, and very flavorful, with strong comments about the steak dishes, pupusas, burritos, and generous portions. The restaurant is described as clean, with pleasant owners, great service, and a casual, cozy atmosphere. It is also noted for fair pricing in the $10 to $20 range.
Amenities & services
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is La cocina de mi tierra known for?
It is especially known for steak dishes, including the steak burrito and steak fajitas, which reviewers call authentic, flavorful, and made with real strip steak. Pupusas are another standout, and several reviews mention the food as fresh, hot, and very reasonably priced.
What dishes are most recommended at La cocina de mi tierra?
Reviewers most often highlight the steak burrito, Pupusa De Pollo, chimichangas, barria tacos, chicken nachos, and yuca frita. Other frequently praised items include the carne asada burrito, pupusas with horchata, guacamole and chips, and the Steak Al Camaron.
What is the atmosphere like at La cocina de mi tierra?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and clean, with table service and seating for dine-in meals. Reviewers mention it works well for groups, solo dining, and family outings, though one review noted a noisy child during a visit.
Is La cocina de mi tierra a good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $10 to $20, and reviewers repeatedly describe the prices as fair, cheap, or incredibly reasonable. Portions are also called generous, especially for items like the steak burrito and burritos in general, which makes the value stand out.
Can I order delivery from La cocina de mi tierra, and does the food travel well?
Yes, it offers delivery and no-contact delivery, and reviewers say orders arrive hot through services like Grubhub and Uber Eats. That makes it a practical option for burritos, pupusas, and other dishes that people specifically praised for staying fresh and tasty after delivery.
Is parking available at La cocina de mi tierra?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is La cocina de mi tierra kid-friendly?
Yes, La cocina de mi tierra is good for kids.
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