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[KHTS] – A new La Cocina location at the corner of Golden Valley and Sierra Highway has broken ground.

“Customers can expect the same ambience and menu as our other family owned locations,” said Carlos Lopez, owner and operator of La Cocina.

Management for the Mexican restaurant is hoping to open in August or September, said Lopez.

la-cocina-bar-and-grill-553680-620x330It will be the third location here in the Santa Clarita Valley, with one existing location is on Plum Canyon and the other on Seco and Copperhill.

“Santa Clarita’s Best Mexican Restaurant that has the most amazing food and drink,” according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. “The Cadillac Margarita is amazing. The Ceviche is to die for.”

The family owned restaurants have been in the Santa Clarita Valley for 21 years.

The “original” location on Seco and Copperhill opened in 1994, and the second location on Plum opened in 2006, according to Lopez.

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395 Comments

  1. Tracy Schonely guess we were correct again =)

  2. Ashlee Jaco says:

    Why aren’t we there

  3. We were wondering when they were going to break ground, the sign has been sitting there announcing the new location for 2 plus years maybe?

  4. We were wondering when they were going to break ground, the sign has been sitting there announcing the new location for 2 plus years maybe?

  5. We were wondering when they were going to break ground, the sign has been sitting there announcing the new location for 2 plus years maybe?

  6. We were wondering when they were going to break ground, the sign has been sitting there announcing the new location for 2 plus years maybe?

  7. We were wondering when they were going to break ground, the sign has been sitting there announcing the new location for 2 plus years maybe?

  8. We were wondering when they were going to break ground, the sign has been sitting there announcing the new location for 2 plus years maybe?

  9. We were wondering when they were going to break ground, the sign has been sitting there announcing the new location for 2 plus years maybe?

  10. Hopefully it’s a little bigger than the other two locations and a larger bar area!

  11. Hopefully it’s a little bigger than the other two locations and a larger bar area!

  12. Hopefully it’s a little bigger than the other two locations and a larger bar area!

  13. Hopefully it’s a little bigger than the other two locations and a larger bar area!

  14. Hopefully it’s a little bigger than the other two locations and a larger bar area!

  15. Hopefully it’s a little bigger than the other two locations and a larger bar area!

  16. Hopefully it’s a little bigger than the other two locations and a larger bar area!

  17. Yay Sandra, we can make the drunk stroll home!

  18. Yay Sandra, we can make the drunk stroll home!

  19. Yay Sandra, we can make the drunk stroll home!

  20. Yay Sandra, we can make the drunk stroll home!

  21. Yay Sandra, we can make the drunk stroll home!

  22. Yay Sandra, we can make the drunk stroll home!

  23. Lisa Shaw Jenkins Ron Ron Jenkins Erin Jefferson Jason Jefferson

  24. Lisa Shaw Jenkins Ron Ron Jenkins Erin Jefferson Jason Jefferson

  25. Lisa Shaw Jenkins Ron Ron Jenkins Erin Jefferson Jason Jefferson

  26. Lisa Shaw Jenkins Ron Ron Jenkins Erin Jefferson Jason Jefferson

  27. Lisa Shaw Jenkins Ron Ron Jenkins Erin Jefferson Jason Jefferson

  28. Brett Lahey says:

    Maria Bonita’s is better anyway who gives a s***

  29. Brett Lahey says:

    Maria Bonita’s is better anyway who gives a s***

  30. Brett Lahey says:

    Maria Bonita’s is better anyway who gives a s***

  31. Brett Lahey says:

    Maria Bonita’s is better anyway who gives a s***

  32. Brett Lahey says:

    Maria Bonita’s is better anyway who gives a s***

  33. Brett Lahey says:

    Maria Bonita’s is better anyway who gives a s***

  34. Brett Lahey says:

    Maria Bonita’s is better anyway who gives a s***

  35. Carolyn Lewis Goedike now you and Scott can have margaritas and just walk home!

  36. Carolyn Lewis Goedike now you and Scott can have margaritas and just walk home!

  37. Megan Ebert says:

    Devin Ebert Scotty Bence YAYAYAY

  38. Hughe Mendent says:

    La Cocina grill has maintained its level of quality food and service that’s rare in a restaurant..keep it up and I’ll be a fathtful patron forever!!!

  39. Shanna Robb Blankshain

  40. Shanna Robb Blankshain

  41. Shanna Robb Blankshain

  42. YAY!! we are regulars at the seco cyn location…<3 this place!

  43. YAY!! we are regulars at the seco cyn location…<3 this place!

  44. YAY!! we are regulars at the seco cyn location…<3 this place!

  45. That space is soooo small and it’s right near the onramp to the 14. Not sure how that’s going to work out….

  46. Melinda in your neck of the woods

  47. Melinda in your neck of the woods

  48. Melinda in your neck of the woods

  49. Mike Bench says:

    Not really impressed with their food.

  50. Mike Bench says:

    Not really impressed with their food.

  51. Mike Bench says:

    Not really impressed with their food.

  52. Mike Bench says:

    Not really impressed with their food.

  53. Mike Bench says:

    Not really impressed with their food.

  54. Amy Miller says:

    Bryant Wieczorek how happy are you?!

  55. Amy Miller says:

    Bryant Wieczorek how happy are you?!

  56. Amy Miller says:

    Bryant Wieczorek how happy are you?!

  57. Dez Mallay says:

    This place is overrated

  58. Dez Mallay says:

    This place is overrated

  59. Dez Mallay says:

    This place is overrated

  60. oh yay- more buildings and traffic.

  61. oh yay- more buildings and traffic.

  62. oh yay- more buildings and traffic.

  63. Kim Evans Campbell

  64. Kim Evans Campbell

  65. Kim Evans Campbell

  66. Janet Villarmia Dennis McNeal

  67. Janet Villarmia Dennis McNeal

  68. Janet Villarmia Dennis McNeal

  69. Wendy Roberts Robert Hicks yay!

  70. Wendy Roberts Robert Hicks yay!

  71. Wendy Roberts Robert Hicks yay!

  72. Tyla Mann What kind of news is this?!

  73. Tyla Mann What kind of news is this?!

  74. Tyla Mann What kind of news is this?!

  75. Hopefully this one will help with the wait times at the others

  76. Hopefully this one will help with the wait times at the others

  77. Hopefully this one will help with the wait times at the others

  78. Matthew – hope the parking is better and we don’t have to wait so long for a table. It’s our fav, we just can’t get a table!

  79. Matthew – hope the parking is better and we don’t have to wait so long for a table. It’s our fav, we just can’t get a table!

  80. Matthew – hope the parking is better and we don’t have to wait so long for a table. It’s our fav, we just can’t get a table!

  81. I will fill your restaurant with new customers! My favorite!

  82. I will fill your restaurant with new customers! My favorite!

  83. I will fill your restaurant with new customers! My favorite!

  84. Ashley Babin says:

    Shannon Gerdano Britni Bruins Stacie Moberly

  85. Ashley Babin says:

    Shannon Gerdano Britni Bruins Stacie Moberly

  86. Ashley Babin says:

    Shannon Gerdano Britni Bruins Stacie Moberly

  87. Ashley Babin says:

    Shannon Gerdano Britni Bruins Stacie Moberly

  88. Ashley Babin says:

    Shannon Gerdano Britni Bruins Stacie Moberly

  89. Azul tequila has way better food and margaritas.

  90. Azul tequila has way better food and margaritas.

  91. Azul tequila has way better food and margaritas.

  92. We can walk there Allen!! Saweeet :-)

  93. We can walk there Allen!! Saweeet :-)

  94. We can walk there Allen!! Saweeet :-)

  95. You excited Laura Laura Guerrero?? Wish we could get one up here!

  96. You excited Laura Laura Guerrero?? Wish we could get one up here!

    • Actually , no Mariza Scoglio Napoli. We went there a couple times and the last time we instantly got sick and never went back or have any desire . We like a couple places out here with authentic Mexican food . Aya caramba is one !

  97. You excited Laura Laura Guerrero?? Wish we could get one up here!

    • Actually , no Mariza Scoglio Napoli. We went there a couple times and the last time we instantly got sick and never went back or have any desire . We like a couple places out here with authentic Mexican food . Aya caramba is one !

  98. Yay , hope this one has karoaki for my sister , hahaha

  99. Yay , hope this one has karoaki for my sister , hahaha

  100. Yay , hope this one has karoaki for my sister , hahaha

  101. Wow. Wish I still out there. I miss this place. No one in Texas can match them

  102. Wow. Wish I still out there. I miss this place. No one in Texas can match them

  103. Wow. Wish I still out there. I miss this place. No one in Texas can match them

  104. Melanie Fessinger Debbie Fessinger Mike Fessinger Miranda McDonald

  105. Melanie Fessinger Debbie Fessinger Mike Fessinger Miranda McDonald

  106. Melanie Fessinger Debbie Fessinger Mike Fessinger Miranda McDonald

  107. Melanie Fessinger Debbie Fessinger Mike Fessinger Miranda McDonald

  108. Melanie Fessinger Debbie Fessinger Mike Fessinger Miranda McDonald

  109. Leticia Colon. Check it out.

  110. Leticia Colon. Check it out.

  111. Leticia Colon. Check it out.

  112. London Montgomery. Check it out

  113. London Montgomery. Check it out

  114. London Montgomery. Check it out

  115. Noooooooooooooo” Worst food ever!!!!

  116. Noooooooooooooo” Worst food ever!!!!

  117. Noooooooooooooo” Worst food ever!!!!

  118. Wow really? I’m excited

  119. Wow really? I’m excited

  120. Wow really? I’m excited

  121. Yeah….
    Right when i leave town!!

  122. Yeah….
    Right when i leave town!!

  123. Rather go to Azul tequila!

  124. Rather go to Azul tequila!

  125. Actually , no Mariza Scoglio Napoli. We went there a couple times and the last time we instantly got sick and never went back or have any desire . We like a couple places out here with authentic Mexican food . Aya caramba is one !

  126. Actually , no Mariza Scoglio Napoli. We went there a couple times and the last time we instantly got sick and never went back or have any desire . We like a couple places out here with authentic Mexican food . Aya caramba is one !

  127. La Cocina is the best! The wait is worth the service, drinks and food!!

  128. Josh Harvey maybe this means ours won’t be so crowded lol

  129. Josh Harvey maybe this means ours won’t be so crowded lol

  130. Josh Harvey maybe this means ours won’t be so crowded lol

  131. Gina Allison says:

    Come to Arizona! !!

  132. Gina Allison says:

    Come to Arizona! !!

  133. Gina Allison says:

    Come to Arizona! !!

  134. Kerry Cave & Scott Cave right by you guys!!

  135. Kerry Cave & Scott Cave right by you guys!!

  136. Liz Nemeth says:

    Ashley Hutsell Harris

  137. Liz Nemeth says:

    Ashley Hutsell Harris

  138. Liz Nemeth says:

    Ashley Hutsell Harris

  139. Jim Wagner says:

    There was one by that in Ramona. Best mexican food ever!!

  140. Jim Wagner says:

    There was one by that in Ramona. Best mexican food ever!!

  141. Lorena LoLo Aguilar@Blanca Nevarez

  142. Lorena LoLo Aguilar@Blanca Nevarez

  143. Deah Blakeman-Hendriksz now we can’t say “meet at the new la co”

  144. Deah Blakeman-Hendriksz now we can’t say “meet at the new la co”

  145. Deah Blakeman-Hendriksz now we can’t say “meet at the new la co”

  146. Deah Blakeman-Hendriksz now we can’t say “meet at the new la co”

  147. It’s a small lot size! Hopefully there will be enough parking. I feel sorry for the people that it will but up against that have their homes right there.

  148. It’s a small lot size! Hopefully there will be enough parking. I feel sorry for the people that it will but up against that have their homes right there.

  149. Malie happy hour and we can walk home

  150. Malie happy hour and we can walk home

  151. Malie happy hour and we can walk home

  152. My favorite place for Mexican food.

  153. My favorite place for Mexican food.

  154. Congratulations. Nice to see a family owned local business doing well.

  155. Congratulations. Nice to see a family owned local business doing well.

  156. Build one in Havasu!!!

  157. Build one in Havasu!!!

  158. Build one in Havasu!!!

  159. Jennifer Lemus Jessica Almanza-Siguenza

  160. Jennifer Lemus Jessica Almanza-Siguenza

  161. Jennifer Lemus Jessica Almanza-Siguenza

  162. Vikki Meza opens in August!

  163. Vikki Meza opens in August!

  164. Sure hope it’s better than the one at Plum.

  165. Time for “Los Toros” to expand from Chatsworth and show them real Mexican food and drinks!! Ole! :)

  166. Time for “Los Toros” to expand from Chatsworth and show them real Mexican food and drinks!! Ole! :)

  167. Jill Golphenee Ryan Golphenee my side of town

  168. Food is great and so is service. Can’t wait for the new location.

  169. Kelly Ann says:

    Finally!!! Kara Grable

  170. Kara Grable says:

    Well they have a whole year to get that building up…feels like the sign has been there for like 2 years lol Kelly Ann

  171. Kara Grable says:

    Well they have a whole year to get that building up…feels like the sign has been there for like 2 years lol Kelly Ann

  172. Ron Perez says:

    I like the food & service they provide, I’m just not too sure about the new location.

  173. James Mazzeo says:

    Guess it makes sense yo open another location…. Someone has to feed all the illegal aliens.

  174. Lucy Romero says:

    That’s awesome!

  175. Finally that lot is being filled.

  176. Sorry, worst Mexican food in the SCV! Not sure how they survive.

  177. We need one by Stevenson ranch/West Ranch area!!

  178. Christopher Vandepas

  179. Yayyy! Danielle Morin

  180. Erica’s birthday celebration!!!

  181. Herb Schmidl says:

    Let’s hope the seating is a little better … Not crammed in there like sardines

  182. Can they come open one here in Georgia please. I miss having a great Mexican restaurant. You can’t find one here.

  183. Yeah!!! I hope it’s as good as the other two. My favorite place to eat in the SCV.

  184. Michael Smith they survive because their food is awesome! How else could they build three in a little city? Maybe this one will be the best one and it might change your mind. :))

  185. Yay finally! I thought it wasn’t going to happen after all, exciting news!! And close to my house, even better:)

  186. Mona Aceves says:

    Yea! Closer to Acton!

  187. Ron Jimenez says:

    Michael Smith, that’s choice coming from a white boy!!!
    You are used to american-ist mexican food…
    You wouldn’t know authentic if it hits you in the face… Try some real mexican food you might like it!!!

  188. Jose Miranda says:

    Good sucks !!! Was there last weekend . Horrible service and the food sucked .. Never again !!! La Cocina is junk

  189. Dayna Underwood Dawn Elizabeth

  190. Wish we had one in Minot, North Dakota!!

  191. Rob Neville says:

    Michael Smith you are a dumbass!

  192. Hey, Deb, is that the one you took us to? Yummm.

  193. Woohoo. Can’t have too many.

  194. Ashlee Clark says:

    Brett Lahey this is why la Co is better than all those other ones. There’s going to three in scv. Not three margaritas or any of those other restaurants you mention. Just sayin. Haha Lindsay Hill agrees and Mahrissa N Paul Santilli lol

  195. Carri Alarcon. Finally!!

  196. And just in time for my b day

  197. Mary Purdy says:

    Wow! That’s fast! Hope it happens!

  198. Can’t wait! Danny Arellano

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