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| - Mi Cocina is my favorite Mexican-style restaurant in the Madison area. I have never come away unimpressed with either the food or the service. I can't really speak to authenticity since I wouldn't really know it if I saw it, but for what they do Mi Cocina does it well. All I do know is that I have gotten my favorites here over and over without ever having any problems. The staff is always friendly and fast which sets the place apart from several other area restaurants of the genre. If only for consistency I would rate Mi Cocina a three, and with never having a bad meal I definitely would go with a high 3.5 - 4 stars.
Last time I had the fried tilapia tacos, and I especially enjoyed the spicy cream-based sauce that was served on the side. It was perfectly seasoned for my taste, though it was a bit hot for my mother. The tilapia was lightly fried and was still tender. The accompanying refried beans were decent, and served to allow for the spice from the tacos to dissipate. I still put the blackened tilapia tacos at Tex Tubbs at the top of my favorites list, but these easily jumped to the #2 position. On previous trips I've gotten flautas, which were perfectly fried and not too crispy, and the enchiladas sonora, which comes with an excellent spinach and a creamy sauce. I also really enjoy the cheese and mushroom quesidilla and the fajitas. My sister, who is lactose-intolerant, had found the menu a bit dairy-laden, but she did end up finding a chicken breast entree that is now her favorite. The prices are quite reasonable and given the amount of food always a good deal. Mi Cocina probably won't ever be held up as a paragon of the style, but it has always been reliable and enjoyable and for that I'll keep coming back.
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