Cabeza Grande in Cochrane

Best tacos in town!!!

Went here for a lunch Date on a tuesday. $5 tacos were really good, especially the shrimp tacos. Finished it off with one of the best desserts I have ever had!.. the blondie, gives the white chocolate brownie a run for its money! Staff was friendly, atmosphere was cool. Will definitely be back.

Good food, nice place. Had warm starters on visit, which for fries and queso dip shouldnt happen. Will be back, its a really good option for for or drink, and a place that can seat all sizes of groups.

Tina took care of us and she was exceptional! I have wondered if service has gone away but she proved me wrong! Amazing food and a very nice atmosphere topped the evening off for our group. Thank you again for making it a memorable evening!!

Had a fantastic breakfast here Sunday morning before my ride. The music added to the experience. Ill be back.

Cabeza Granda s food is absolutely nothing special to pay the exuberant prices they charge. Everything I wanted was à la cart which drove the price even higher for moderate mexican food. I will not eat there again. When I crave Mexican food I want it hot and in portions that makes me full and happy .Cabeza it not that place.

First time there great food, good service and full atmosphere! Will definitely come back

Love this place. Great food, great decor, lots of variety on their food menu and drink menu. Patio is great Parking: Parking lot in front

Amazing service from Tina

We went here just for dinner and ended up staying for 4 hours singing karaoke and mingling with the other guests! The food was great, but the staff - Liz and Sage were phenomenal! We had the pleasure to go on a night that Mark was hosting Karaoke and he made our night. I highly recommend finding out when he will be there next cause you shouldn t miss it. Too bad I am not local otherwise I would ve found my regular spot Vegetarian options: I went in a group of 9 and only 2 of us were not vegetarian. Their menu includes a lot of options and the staff is also very accommodating and can help customize dishes for dietary restrictions

Gooooood food, longer wait, overpriced for portion size.

Went for Taco Tuesday $5-$6 per taco. Loved the Donair and bangin shrimp. Paired with chilled Guava Jarritos. Perfect combination for the summer heat. The patio is open. They also host various events such as Karaoke and paint nights. Food

Pretty good!

A very Caucasian interpretation of Mexican food, kind of reminds me of the tex mex approach. The salsas are desperate for salt and tang, the nachos are desperate for salt. Nice atmosphere, beautifully painted restaurant but the food is just not really that good. I know they dont claim to serve authentic Mexican food but I was hoping for better. Tried 6 different types of tacos and they were all kind of mediocre.

Wife and I stopped in while passing through Cochrane as we love Mexican food. First impression and decor was ok. We sat at a small table until a larger one with a bench seat opened up. Drinks came quickly but after we changed tables no one came by to take our order till I asked. This was at least 10 minutes. We ordered Salsa trio to start. The three salsas were mediocre at best and had no spice in them whatsoever. We then had to wait another 25+ minutes for our mains to come out. It was so bad that the manager even came by to ask how our meals were, thinking that we were done eating already. My wife had the quesadilla salad with chicken. She didn t enjoy the salad and the quesadilla tasted a little strange too. I ordered 2 tacos al pastor and one fish taco. The al pastor didn t look or taste like any I ve ever had before. No chunks of pineapple at all. I even questioned the server if they were correct. Last came my fish taco. It smelt a little off when I picked it up. I still bit in and it was the most fishy revolting thing I have ever had. I spit it out and let the server know. She seemed not overly surprised and said it must be from a bad batch. Almost like it s happened before. She did however remove the one taco from my bill. I am not generally a picky person but will never be returning here again.

The service is hit or miss

Delicious fish and shrimp tacos. I enjoyed an amazing night with my daughters. Strawberry margarita ...impossible to have only one. Great service, great music. We will be back very soon with the rest of the family.

The three of us decided to try Cabeza Grande. What a mistake. First: place is dirty; menu is confusing; margaritas were the worst ever - no alcohol and no real lime even tho it said there was; was told the oven wasn t working so we couldn t order nachos; husband ordered fish tacos and there were 3 pebbles of fish, the refried beans were a dried lump on the plate and looked like dog dung; burrito was a thick solid wrap with not much flavor; the ocho dip was ripe with chips, but not dip - tiny little jar - was 3/4 cup - pathetic; the pickled onions tasted like they were done in cleaning fluid; the quesadilla salad I had was okay but I asked for steak and I got beef cubes of stewing meat - totally tasteless. Everything was so expensive, no Mexican flavour to anything (and we spend a lot of time in Mexico); don t know how this place stays in business.

Amazing place for food and a great time!

Had the Durango burrito. Was dry and unpleasant. Not tasty. Disappointing. It always surprises me how restaurants can serve anything that doesn t meet basic standards.

Small portions, food was cold by the time it got to us.

We had an amazing evening out for Valentine s. The atmosphere is great, the service from our server, Anastashia, was the best! She was so much fun, good humored and so friendly. We really enjoyed our tacos as the flavor was amazing. We received a free gift of a homemade salsa which is delicious! We also received two raspberry white chocolate truffles that finished off our evening perfectly. Thank you for being amazing!!! We will be back. Darla & Wade

Great service and a great place to get your Mexican food fix

A great place to have an adult birthday.

Wow where to start....we used to love this restaurant. A little vacation in Cochrane, this is not the case anymore. Our last visit was in July and we had an amazing experience. The staff was happy and welcoming, the food was tasty and the restaurant was always clean. Fast forward to December and I am sad to report it is under new management and it isnt for the better. None of the friendly faces I remember were there, instead I was met by sullen and unhappy staff. The food is lack luster at best now and the washrooms were not clean at all. I am very disappointed to see the down turn. I always looked forward to coming in for a frosty margarita but even those have changed. The new management really needs to step up before it is too late for this once vibrant resturant. Ill be spending my money elsewhere form now on.

Food ok. Value is not great. Paid $19.50 for a burger that didnt come with any sides.

To be clear, I have never left a one star review before however my wife and I were excited to have Mexican and left very disappointed. Firstly, nice restaurant looks wise but we should have known when it as empty at 5:45 on a Thursday. It was obvious that our very nice, young server had not been trained at all. She did not know what Caliente meant (noted on about 80% of their dishes), no idea what three wines they had, made two terrible margaritas (lime and peach), charged me for the Triple Sec I asked for to try to salvage my margarita , had no idea if the kitchen could tone down the heat on dishes and proceeded to watch me punch in my code when I paid. Lol However, she was sweet and not really her fault so I still gave 15% on $111 tab. Food was cold. My wife sent her soup back because it was very cold. It was obvious it got microwaved because it was exactly the way it left the table but was still hardly warm! The burritos were bland. Something is missing here unfortunately. We really were hoping Cochrane had a good Mexican restaurant replacement since we were fans of Salt & Pepper years ago before it moved to Calgary. I told my wife that at least we didn t have the whole family there or we would have been even more unhappy. I hope they work on training the staff and tweaking the food.

Wonderful meal tonight! Loved everything about it. The food was fantastic, the service was wonderful and the price was perfect. Highly recommend to check out this restaurant yourself.

Had the pleasure of enjoying fish taco and crunchy avocado taco for dinner and it was delicious! The manager was attentive and welcoming! Great dining experience!

This is a great place to go for Mexican. Amazing food, great prices, fantastic atmosphere. Cant wait to go back.

Great food, nice atmosphere, excellent service and amazing cocktails! The Bulldog is my new favourite drink!!

Food was delicious and service was really good would definitely recommend

Only stopped in for a snack and a drink. Service was excellent and friendly. Carne Asada Tacos, chips and Guacamole is all we had. Food Prices are reasonable given the quality but the drink prices are steep. A small 16oz glass of Corona draft was about $9 (which would be over $10 for a proper 20oz. pint!). I hate when bars over charge for small pints. The Gan Margarita was good but not $15 good. They could have used a nicer tequila for this price. Will try again for a full meal.

Moving day. Super hungry ordered large enchilada fries. The lime sour cream sauce was amazing! All the food was amazing and large portions.

Surprisingly good Alberta-Mex surrounded by a cool Frida-esque vibe. I had the chicken torta with rice and beans. Normally I pile on the Cholula but here the spice is just right.

We moved out of Cochrane, specifically Heartland where Cabeza is located, shortly after they opened and we were so sad we couldn t enjoy it more. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable on the menu and drink offerings. They have amazing specials everyday and the sidewalk patio is perfect for a margarita in the sun! Food is delicious and comes quick even when they are busy. Highly recommend and it s a must when we are in Cochrane. Kid-friendliness: They provide really cute themed colouring sheets for kids and have a great selection on the kids menu to suit everyone, even picky 5 year olds! They can make fun kid friendly drinks so everyone gets a special treat and the fresh churros with chocolate sauce are a kid favourite! We love to dine out and Cabeza makes it comfortable and easy to dine out with little ones!

Yummy food and great service

Love the variety of tacos and the drinks. Our server was awesome!

Nice to have in town, good service even on the busy days, food was really good, nice place to enjoy a Cerveza

I find this restaurant very hit or miss. Came last week for Taco Tuesday and everything was good. Came tonight and waited sooo long and the meat in our tacos were cold. Very disappointing as we were exciting for some good tacos..

Waited 48m for cold tacos one of which being incorrect. Not even worth the taco tuesday price. (Addition) In response to the owner If less then 50% capacity is your busiest than okay. yes the replacement taco came out within 1 minute actually and Warm. so whats up with the 3 cold tacos from the getgo?

Dissapointing, kids meal bigger than my Burrito and more flavor.

Ordered delivery. Definitely overpriced for small portion sizes. A $20 large burrito is like a kids size. Dont think they will last here with these prices. They need a 40% price reduction for all takeout and double their portion sizes to have any repeat customers. This is Cochrane, not Canmore, where you can get away with serving avg quality food for tourists with ridiculous prices.

Food was great! Service was great! Love the decor and murals. A must visit.

These tocos surprised me! Each one was different in its own way and super delicious. I only had half of the ones on the menu.

Very nice, kid-friendly place. The outdoor terrace is pet-friendly. They have a kids menu and high chairs. Its usually not busy and shows sports on TV.

Love the stay and food. Amazing prices even after everything else going up everywhere. Well done. Always nice to have a place you can get a good tequila, even for a well drink

Place is nice and the server was pleasant. However, we ordered two drinks each (margaritas and caesars), and they were both really watery. The caesars were so full of ice that we had to drink them fast to avoid further dilution. After that we didn t bother ordering food and just cut our losses. Very disappointing as we live in the neighbourhood and were excited about having somewhere close.

High quality ingredients and well executed dishes in this neighbourhood staple. Keep up the good work!

The atmosphere is always fantastic and I have been a regular here since they opened. I love the margaritas. The food is good and the prices are comparable with other places that make their food fresh. My favorite dish is the Tijuana dog. They have great daily deals.

We have visited numerous times and have friends who drive up from Okotoks just to eat here as well. Amazing food.

Happy to have a Mexican joint like this in town. Friendly service and a fun assortment of tacos and other dishes. Love coming here!

Not as good as it was when it first opened

If youre gonna make a stop in Cochrane, make this lil gem part of it!!!

Restaurant was well decorated and tidy. Staff were very professional and welcoming. Food was amazing as well! Can t wait to come back again

These are the best gluten-free tacos I have ever had outside of Mexico. Prices and food quality are both impressive. Friendly staff at the bar. Dietary restrictions: High-quality Gluten-free options Kid-friendliness: Family-friendly at the tables.

I only had beer in the guacamole, so take this review with a grain of salt. Both were amazing, and I would come back here for sure. My puppy loved it!

Food is terrible. No flavor, no seasoning, no love. Tex Mex to a whole new low. Been a few times and it was bad every time. Tacos have no flavor, not even served with a lime, nothing I would go back for. Then last time, I had the nachos and they were broiled onto a piece of parchment paper, with the tiniest pinch of finely minced toppings melted into the cheese, which was married to the parchment paper. And also super greasy. Gross... I have given up on this place. Nice looking venue. Just dont go there to eat. (Go to the Nepalese restaurant instead, their food is actually really good!)

While the service was friendly and the patio was nice, my issue is with the food. Personally, I find some of the menu items to be a tad strange for a Mexican restaurant, but as another reviewer mentioned, I guess it should be called Alberta-Mex. Either way, Albertans deserve food with seasoning Here are my food reviews: Tortilla soup - something is off; the soup had an unpleasant mealy texture that usually happens from undercooked or refrigerated tomatoes. Flavour was so-so. Al Pastor tacos - while they say this is roasted pork, the kitchen is not serving it that way. There is zero doubt that this meat was sitting in juice and came out with the texture of stew meat; it was squishy and soggy. Flavour was pretty bland. Durango steak tacos - same complaint about the meat texture, it had been braised (whether intentionally or not) and the meat lacked even a hint of searing. The beans, peppers and onions lacked all seasonings. In fact, the only flavour on this one was the Valentina. We didn t finish these. Margaritas and side dishes weren t nearly as underwhelming as the mains and soup, but meh would be my descriptor. If the restaurant reads this, I d shore up on your kitchen practices. Season every ingredient, store your roast and seared meats properly after cooking and prior to serving (no one wants soggy meat!) You ve got a decent base but the attention to details are definitely missing.

Great customer service, staff helped us fix our order!

Very nice coconut mint margarita! Amazing wings, highly recommend the Jarrito BBQ. The Tijuana dog and the tacos are also great!

The tacos were good, a little expensive, in my opinion, for what youre getting. The service was good. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access to get into the restaurant

Great food . Cute bartender with awesome service Service

Friendly staff. Good size parking lot. Prices are fair. Food quality is good and has a good value. I will be back again.

Foods awesome. Busy as hell so kitchen was slammed. Service was good.

Both times we have tried to eat here were really underwhelming, but the issue was the service. Something especially was weird. A customer slapped the servers butt right in front of everyone in the middle of the restaurant. My boyfriend and I asked if that really just happened and the other server said that guy is a regular..... Does that solicite slapping of a butt? That was odd.... Our server was terrible and neglected the table despite 5 or 6 servers working on a pretty slow night. Go the the Nepalese place down the road if youre interested in great food and service, or go to taco time if you want Mexican food.

I have been here twice now and will be back :) First visit was for food and drinks, they have a great selection of drinks and find the margaritas super tasty. My second visit, I brought my 2 year old. The staff were super accommodating and patient, was another great experience. The atmosphere is great .. Love the colors and decor, they did an amazing job on the vibe! Good music and again friendly staff.

Went almost at close, honestly within twenty minutes, usually a rude move, when you know they are almost done for the night, but the owner was super happy and totally chill with us being on the later side of things, and totally change what was a pretty rough night, into a amazing one. He was super friendly and fun, the food was fantastic (as always, but tastes a little better after being stuck in traffic for four hours - when driving from Calgary) I will not forget how great the service was and how great the food was! This is by far my favorite place to go now!

Ample parking. Friendly wait staff. Dirty bathroom. Mediocre food. At least the pulled chicken sandwich was kind of meh. It could ve been that the terrible black beans that I had as my side scorched my taste buds. They likely were sitting out for a while because they were dry and had a crust on top. Plus the bun was stale and hard on top. They also charge something like 8 bucks for chips and salsa which imo should be a lot cheaper than that. Or free. No Fajitas on the menu either. Disappointing.

Amazing little place. The food and service is exceptional.

We won t go back. The gentlemen who was working (behind bar as well) we found to be quite dismissive and not friendly at all. He wanted ID from my 16yo daughter and when I told him her age and that it wasn t required with her QR code he implied that we were lucky their policy wasn t as strict as other places. She is underage and does not require ID, only a QR code to be in a restaurant - it is standard procedure, not a favour. Right off the bat it felt like our business didn t matter. Our server was very chatty and trying to be upbeat. We were the only ones in the restaurant at the time (5:30pm) and my daughter s burritos contained dry, crunchy rice and meat- they literally hurt your teeth to try and chew. The server admitted that she saw the ingredients as not fresh when it was being prepared in the kitchen and looked dry as it was from the bottom of the container. She refunded the meal. But I felt like we were rushed out and I had no time to really finish the overpriced margarita. It just felt like a very awkward experience. I definitely will not spend money there again and felt very unvalued as a customer.

Food was great, service was excelente!

We met up for a pre hike brunch. The options were uniquely Mexican and the portions were generous. Great food and friendly staff. We will definitely be back.

Lived up to its great reviews!

The food here was fantastic. I had 3 tacos of different varieties. Each was more delicious than the last. We were eating out, while we waited for our food to be ready we sat down at the bar. Bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a big meal for 6 with 3 small children. Theres something on the menu for everyone here. All of the food looked delicious. I especially liked the fish taco. Very good portion size and tasted fantastic. Will return again! Thanks so much

Great food and atmosphere, love the assortment of hot sauces on the tables and the hot tamale spicy margaritas are unreal!

Hubby and I come here quite frequently and have always been impressed by the delicious food! The enchilada fries are our favorite, but the chicken wings and burger are surprisingly delicious for a mexican restaurant! Brunch on the weekends is great as well, when we have the opportunity to come by! Service has always treated us very well and the only time we had to wait an unusual amount of time for food/drinks was when we came in on Cinco de Mayo (obviously they were very busy)!!

Went here for the first time a couple weeks ago and the food & service were both amazing. Looking forward to going back this week, it s worth the drive from Calgary!!

Never disappointed when eat at cabeza

Nice place. Fish tacos are good. Tequila flows. Tons of drink options.

Nothing to do with Mexican food, just the enchiladas have corn tortillas, no French fries, very bad, I will not return to this place

I came for tacos and margaritas on a date. I was not impressed with the quality of the tacos (I got steak) as the meat was super dry, the tortillas were dry and there was no sauce at all. I complained but they didnt do anything or apologize. I dont think I will ever return here.

dope taco spot

this is mexican food for white people. the rice tastes like ketchup. the salsa tastes like chlorine. the waiters cant pronounce the dishes. why is there so much sugar in the pico de gallo. coco would be disappointed.

Nice atmosphere. Tacos were decent but Burritos were dry and lacked a sufficient amount of meat. The salsa verde on the side was excellent but would have served better in the burrito with a sufficient amount. The childrens hotdog which was suppose to have toppings on it (found out after the fact) was plain. Only one waitress which resulted in very slow service.

Pleasantly surprised with our first visit, but it sure wont be our last. Great atmosphere and fast, friendly service. Food was super tasty, especially the En Fuego Taco, which was my favourite! Lots of different people here, young couples, families and even some of us older couples. Great evening for all at a reasonable price.

All my life I didnt really like Mexican food, this place made me like Mexican food. The staff is equally awesome, as well.

Great experience at Cabeza Grande! Excellent food and Abby was fantastic as a server!

Do NOT waste your money,I have never give a bad review in google buy holy, this was not good at all! Unfortunately it was a bust! we order pastor tacos that tasted like Carnitas, if you are mexican you know exactly what I am talking about, so if I am thinking is carnitas... then they were.... meh...., I had chicken tinga thats was so dry, and the steak... whatever... the corn tortillas (in quotes as I have no idea where they buy these tortillas cus they were like cardboard, you can easily buy real corn tortillas in any latin store in Calgary) were soooo cold we had to return both plates right away so they would warm them up, I asked the nice waiter (because she was really nice and none of tis is her fault) to please warm up the tortillas as they were stiff of how cold they were, they supposedly did and came back with the meat that was warm but the tortillas were cold.... another waiter comes back and asks us if they are warm and what do you want me to say for 2nd time: No??? rice was worse than a ready to warm up packge, and the beans... I dont even know how they were looking so bad! the best thing of the plate was a coleslaw salad!!! lile for real??? I know its not a real mexican food place but the quality is the same as Canmore, really really bad!!!

Came here with some visiting family to show them our go to taco place. I m so sad. The chips and salsa was the worst excuse for salsa I ve ever seen. The salsa comes in a container for ketchup and about the same size ($8 is way over priced) The breakfast burrito was completely void of flavor, no salsa, no cilantro. Just eggs cheese tater-tots and some beans. The Huevos rancheros we re decent but as with the rest of this recurring theme, were incredibly small. A third would have been appropriate for the price point. Coffee was severed well but the milk was served with a long shot glass. So naturally the milk runs down the glass and causes a mess. No stir sticks to stir your coffee either. The overall feeling is, how much can they cut, without people getting upset. I loved this place during the summer for tacos and drinks but it feels like something has changed (not in a good way) maybe it s new ownership, new chef or a combination of the lot. Our server Lauren was very kind and a sweet girl. This is a management issue that feels cheap. I ll give this place another chance in a few months but as of now I m just so disappointed at what used to be one of my most favorite places.

Loved the ambiance and atmosphere in this place! Great food and service! Will be back again. Order the chips and guac!

We came in on the weekend for brunch ,everything was delicious,our server Lauren was lovely! Gotta love those $2.00 Mimosas

First time visit excellent service and awesome food and

It was great.

Really tasty food and cocktails that come out quick. Amazing service; we were constantly being attended to even though the restaurant was full. Great atmosphere and they have fun bingo and karaoke nights. So much fun, definitely our new spot!

Went in for a late night meal with my gf. Was gonna order the smashed guac but got advised of unripe avacados by our server Michelle. Ordered the Enchilada fries as our appy instead. They were good but seemed to be missing the House salsa, & way too much Lime Crema. For our mains ordered the Cabeza burger and the chicken torta. Did not get asked if we preferred crispy chicken or pulled chicken(she put it in as pulled). Seemed to be a struggle to get sufficient refills of water(water served in kids size plastic cups 80% ice) so I told the server to keep the water jug on our table. Once our mains came out, Michelle asked if I would like a refill of pepsi and I said sure. A couple mins later she rang it in for the bar tender who by this point was super busy talking to whom I do believe is one of the owners brother who was eating wings at the bar. The bar tender heard my refil print up but did not pour it. 15 minutes went by of talking to him and she finally decided to pour it, but failed to communicate to Michelle who seemed to forget all about the fact that I wanted a refil. After sitting on the bar for 7-10 additional minutes, Michelle finally saw it and decided to bring it to me. At this point I was completely done my meal so I just told her I didnt want it. No communication between the two, one right out in left field, the other too distracted with the owners brother. Very pitiful service At least the fries were good. Side notes- the Cabeza burger was quite small, kinda dry and no seasoning. No where near enough queso sauce on it(like they did back in the summer). I dont know what has changed about this place since summer 2021, but its level of food quality and customer service has gone down hill dramatically. Back in the summer I would go there weekly and enjoyed the food and service. In the absence of the manager, I even saw from time to time the Chef come out and address concerns with customers. The food was always quality! Now it barely deserves 3 stars. I only rated it 3 because theres no 2.5

Great food and atmosphere! A bit on the pricey side though...

So flavor packed and great service ,cant beat the Mimosa,was the best

Great food, and friendly service, my fish taco craving was fulfilled Will be back.

Disgruntled? Im more than happy to be gone from that dump. I just wanna let the people know to NOT SUPPORT THIS COMPANY! Thanks for the response though! Have a wonderful day!

Great Mexican inspired cuisine! Love the bar and atmosphere the restaurant holds. Drinks are delicious!

Wicked tacos! Friendly staff and a pretty good vibe! Would recommend for some post ride tacos!

Kinda disappointed. Food was good but served a year expired pop..

Awesome margaritas for Cinco de Mayo!

The bar tender is a taco, what more reason do you need to go to a taco place? I mean the food is also great, the atmosphere is so much fun, the staff are friendly, but really, the best part is that the bar tender is a taco.

Delicious! Definitely worth checking out

Good food good vibe

Their flavours are on point and portion size of the entree was quite good, but their sides, while tasty are embarrassingly tiny (3.25 ounce Solo cup of coleslaw barely half full, maybe a couple of tablespoons of Mexican rice with a few tablespoons of refried beans). When youre paying an extra $4 for the sides you expect youll be getting a bit better value. The burrito is good value for what you get. $40 (not including tip) doesnt go as far as it used to...

Its incredible. The food is so good and the quality is incredible.

Best Mexican Food/ Restaurant in the province!!! Great atmosphere. Staff are very knowledgeable! I wasn t a fan of tequila until I tried one of their amazing margaritas. They suggested that I try one stirred! Great advice ! It was beautifully delicious!!! Went back for trivia night !! Loads of fun!

Who would think a Mexican restaurant would have the best french fries? The burritos are good too. It has been consistent every time we have been there.

Service was good and friendly. Food was so so. Certainly not authentic Mexican.

Tip: order more than one taco. Serving size is very small. My husband ate his taco in three bites and about 6 fork fulls for the beans and rice. Cole slaw was so spicy we couldnt eat it. I couldnt drink my blended margarita with a straw. Had to use my fork. We wont be back.

Disappointed! Great experience here the first time, now ordered through skip, where is all the food?? Portions were tiny, I may have to order a pizza to feed my family. And this TINY piece of cheesecake was EIGHT DOLLARS. I get inflation but.. I could make a whole one for this price! Wont be going back.

A beautiful little restaurant in Cochrane! I love the decor and innovative flexible seating with teal chairs and bold murals on the wall. Now the food part, I am not a Mexican but had many opportunities to taste good Mexican food. This restaurant falls short in that department. Their menu is very well put together. The flavours are missing the mark. We ordered many types of Tacos and appetizers and the only dessert on the menu but it lacked authenticity and had bland flavour. I suggest they need some time to fine tune their recipe. Overall a good experience but it could have been better.

Amazing margaritas! All the tacos are delicious

This is my most favourite taco place in Alberta to date. Canmore and Cochrane locations make their tacos just yummy and fresh for an affordable price! (Thank you for keeping it that way!) ...I also love the deco and the service. Their churros are delicious and fresh too :) in my photos: crispy avocado, jarritos, bangin shrimp, baja fish, duck taco, and churros

I was driving through and contacted a friend in Cochran who suggested we go here for breakfast. The place was clean, staff friendly and food was excellent with a wide choice of Mexican food. If you like Mexican food this place is well worth stopping by.

Truly a local gem. The food is terrific and just his the right chords.

The menu has been changed and my favourites are now gone. No pulled beef. Portions are smaller. Left hungry.

The tacos have been great each time I have ate here. We have used this location for dine in and take out several times and the food has always been solid and it s a welcome addition to Cochrane. One suggestion is to ditch the cups being used for kid drinks. Kid meals are for up to age 12 and really well sized. However, the plastic cups are toddler size and need refilled many times. Refills are free so last time we asked if our oldest could have a bigger glass to save multiple trips and.. we got charged for it. Even though.. refills are free! That s just silly.

Hard working staff and GM putting out amazing food. Great plant based options

Great spot with some great food and beverages! Very much enjoyed the tappas style tacos and the mixing and matching of flavors. Great service too to top it all off

I was looking forward to eating at Cabeza Grande because of how close it was to my appointment; however, I m very disappointed with my experience here. Firstly, it took about 2-3 minutes to be seated despite inside being close to empty. Secondly, we waited 10 minutes for our drinks - the bulldog did not come with the Corona (waitress went back to get it). Thirdly, we waited approx. 45 minutes to an hour for our food. 45 minutes into us waiting we were told that our tacos (3) were given to another table so they had to be remade. The appies that we ordered first also didn t come out in a reasonable time and instead came out with our meal. The tacos did not come with the remaining combo (rice, beans, coleslaw) until after we finished our meal. Despite this, the waitress we had (blonde), was very polite, engaged in conversation, and seemed sincere about the issues with the service. I don t think I ll be back for the food, but perhaps the drinks. Though what are margaritas without some tacos?

If I could give a zero I would, something has definitely changed about this restaurant and I strongly believe the kitchen staff are the problem because the few times I have placed an order for pickup the service staff are delightful. I used to order nachos from here quite often but the last 4 times have been deeply disappointing. I order my nachos with chicken, no jalapeños, peppers and onions and the last 4 times I have ordered (I had thought this would be a one time mistake and kept giving them a chance) the last 4 times I have ordered I did not get any meat on my nachos which I pay for each time (adding meat is almost $5) all 4 of these times no meat and since there are so little toppings because the things I take off, I was unable to eat them every one of those times because there was literally almost nothing on them. They put barely any cheese little to no beans, might aswell have been plain chips. Then the last time (4th time) I gave it one last go this was last night, again with the no meat WHEN I PAID FOR MEAT!! And this time they had also put jalapeños when I asked for none. Every one of these 4 times I have spent $30 that has gone to waste, that s $120 wasted!!! And SkipTheDishes customer support was only able to give me a $10 refund never a full so $80 of my money just down the drain. I am very disappointed at the turn this restaurant has taken. I recommend anyone who wants to eat tacos, burritos, nachos, etc, GO ANYWHERE ELSE THAT IS NOT HERE unless you like being ripped off and wasting money. I will never be ordering from this place again and I suggest no one else does either. This is the worst restaurant I have ever encountered when it used to be one of my favourites. I hope this review helps someone not to make the same mistake. 0/10 if possible my rating would be in the negatives.

Very good! Kudos to the server who was bartending plus serving patrons inside and on the patio...you were amazing!

Love that we have this kind of restaurant in Cochrane! It has always been a popular spot and busy when weve visited. The staff is incredible and the food is delicious!!

Large patio, open interior, Hispanic theme, Food was very flavourful with a nice heat but a little salt heavy.

The food is great, the staff is welcoming and fun. Love this place!

Love this place!

Its OK food. I guess Im thrown off by the prices of everything nowadays. They dont have horchata which - for me anyway - is a staple of any Mexican food restaurant. Their churros are definitely sub-par and the spiced dipping sauce is simply some nesquick chocolate sauce... kinda gross actually! I dont recommend them. The rest of the food we had there was actually pretty decent but nothing to write home about. The server we had was a young man and he was really good. I bumped this review up from 2 stars to 3 in hopes that they train all of their staff as well as him. We might go back but it wont be on the top of our list.

Quesso was absolutely delicious and the bull dogs make for a nice Sunday treat!

Great staff & food! Friendly environment! Would highly recommend!

Great tacos! Go on Thursday!

Slow (like many places) but great menu and awesome food. The servers try hard but need more help when its busy. So, be patient and enjoy your stay.

Very friendly staff with good Mexican food and drinks.

Very delicious and very great staff

Called this place 10 minutes before we arrived. They stated they could seat 7 us (5 adults two & two kids). When I got there (a brown male). They werent able to seat me even when I explained my wife called 10 minutes prior. They made it an issue but right when my wife walked in (Caucasian) they were able to figure something out and seat us. After that I got glares from the employees and overall bad service. Racist employees and to be very honest, horrible food. The enchilada fries were so soggy and their burrito had no flavor. Very shocked on the treatment from this establishment. Thank you for reading!

Poor quality food and over priced. Unfriendly hostess

Came by for dinner on Monday Sept 12 but it was closed for staff function. Too bad they advertise being open but they are not. Maybe next time.

The tacos!!!! Would go back for the crispy avocado tacos with pepitas any day. Maybe every day. Server was friendly, and drinks were pretty and well-crafted.

Absolutely amazing food! My girlfriend and I both had 3 of their large selection of tacos. She had the shrimp, fish and al pastor tacos and I had the carne asada, al pastor, and durango steak. All of them were fantastic. None of them were overt spicy, but they have an assortment of different hot sauces to add if you like that extra heat. The drink menu was equally delicious with us trying a Michelada and a Blueberry Ginger Mojito. For dessert we shared a piece of the salted caramel cheesecake, which was good but I suspect was not made in house. Service was prompt and friendly, our waitress was talkative and informative, and the food came quickly. After dinner we were talking and I mentioned to my girlfriend that I felt this was the best meal I ve had at a restaurant in quite some time. I highly recommend Cabeza Grande.

Delicious mix and match tacos, great service and cute decore, the perfect combo.

Super cute taco joint. The food was fantastic! Loved that you could mix and match flavors of the tacos so you could try any flavor. Highly recommend!

Great decor , great service great food. Had the Wings and nachos Brilliant! Cant wait to come back. Thanks Taryn!

Pretty authentic food.

Great lunch today. We had the Enfuego Burrito and a Tijuana hot dog. So good! Clean tables and friendly staff! Warmed us up on a cold day then cooled us off with the cold beer!

Great service! Food good as well!

Great dinner. Had a trio of tacos. All delicious

Way to expensive 7.50 for a bottle of corona

Amazing waitress, Leah! She recommended the Baja tacos and they did not disappoint, so tasty, jam packed full of flavours and spices.

MUY BUENO! FANTASTIC. THRILLED TO HEAR THEY VE OPENED LOCATION IN CALGARY! GRACIAS

Really good experience on Cochrane night out.

Was ok. Food wasn t the freshest. Chips come cold, portions are enough for me but may not be for some ppl. Margarita was super small for $14.50.

Really great food and tasty drinks!

the service good even we wait so long but the servers doing there best food good but prices are high for what you get

The one stars have got to be kidding me. This place is unreal. Heather was awesome, beer was cold and good - tacos were top three Ive had in my life. Service was fast, 20$ for a shot of tequila, pint of beer, and two loaded delicious tacos is a hell of deal. Recommend here big time. For an out of towner, this was the perfect quick stop. Excellent.

Great food. One of the best places to eat in Cochrane.

Heard it was good. Found out its great!

Very tasty menu and excellent service. Highly recommend.

We love this place! Have eaten here a few times and has been excellent every time. The food is fresh, flavorful and delicious. I love the fish tacos, queso dip and enchilada fries. So good! The Margheritas were great too and the servers very friendly. Highly recommend!

Total hidden gem in Cochrane. Food was authentic and flavorful. Great value for the price. Nice atmosphere and great service.

This place is delicious....sometimes. Everytime I ordered the tacos, they are made completely different, super confusing. I always order the Triple T tacos and they have never been the same. Yesterday there was raw radish and just chunks of pineapple thrown on top. Another time, it was pineapple salsa, pickled onions and no radish. Honestly, Im not sure what theyre actually supposed to taste like. Also, I agree with everyone, wayyyy overpriced.

I had the taco trio. All were fantastic but I liked the Fish taco the most. Great deco and vibes.

Food and service was great!

This is a very nice spot in Cochrane. Good food and good service. The restaurant owners did a great job of decorating and creating a welcoming Mexican atmosphere incl. music. Would love to give this place 5 stars but unfortunately the bartender seems to be oblivious to his environment and why people would frequent this restaurant. We ( and 3 other groups in the restaurant) were enjoying the ambience (Nov 11, 2021) until the bartender turned it into a sportsbar - changing the great music to loud football commentary and endless commercials - why? For one lonely patron sitting at the bar that really showed no interest in the football. There are many sportsbars in Cochrane and if I want to watch football Ill do it there or at home. Think why people would come (back) to Cabeza Grande. In the bartenders defense - he makes a great margarita! Hope to go back and enjoy a Mexican restaurant next time! :)

Recently attended a private event at Cabeza Grande Cochrane and I was sooooo impressed with the service! The bartender and waitresses were exceptional. Not only that, but the food was GREAT and the vibe also very fun. Thanks for a fantastic evening!

First and foremost, the food is very tasty. I have been here twice for take out. Both times I experienced the WORST service. First time I sat outside and ordered a drink while I waited..... took over 20 minutes for someone to even take my order, Second time I phoned for a pick up order 40+ min before they closed. The lady said that the kitchen was closed already. I asked why, as their hours were posted as such. She said thats what the kitchen told her and she had no say. I asked her to ask the kitchen and she came back on the phone quite rudely, and explained that the kitchen closed a half hour before the restaurant does. I then said that it was more than a half hour before they closed. I asked if Im able to order food or not. She asked what I wanted and said that it would be ready in 15. Why so much hassle to give them money for food??

Great food! Great staff! Great times!

It was...okay. Not awful, not great - just okay. Not an experience that blew me away and would make me recommend to other friends and fam. Our service could have been better but also the food wasnt above average. I would recommend they salt their fresh guacamole more and add more lime, it was missing something. As well, the tacos were drowning in large pieces of pickled red onions. They could go easy on them or serve them chopped finer. Tacos were not the best Ive had, but the fish one was the best of the three. Again, drinks were...okay. Not worth the money IMO.

Awesome food and great service. Love the avocado bites. So good.

The building itself is styled nicely, the food is tasty BUT the server Heather was terrible! She was very rude. She seemed to have her head elsewhere. Besides her attitude, I waited I0 mins for a drink, I think that was exceptionally long considering there was only myself and one other table occupied. Super disappointing to have that experience because everything else was great and Cochrane doesnt have the most variety of other mexican choices. I Will not return!

Never go here again. What a disappointment

Love this place. Great atmosphere, great drinks and loved the food. The guacamole bowl is our gave!