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Cojones, St. John's, NL

Cojones

4.4
4.4
309 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
Classic Mexican establishment with an eclectic downtown St. John's feel. A high energy room with an overriding Dia de Muertos theme. Guest focused team. We house the largest tequila selection in Atlantic Canada with a large variety of original Margaritas. Moose Taquitos are a must!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (709) 754-8226

  • Payment Options

    Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Our restaurant is available for private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.

  • Neighbourhood

    St. John's

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 309 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Good for groups

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Atlantic Canada

    Lively

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Food

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Innovative

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for groups

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Hot spot

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for special occasions

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Lively

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We’ve been dining at this location once a year, every year since it opened, and yesterday was the best experience to date. We usually go in the fall or winter months, and now I’m certain I need to go in the summer when the patio is open… bring on the margaritas 😎🍹 We had the poquitos, enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas and churros. The poquitos were fantastic, and the churros were pure perfection 👌🏻 Service was excellent and lightning speed! We had 3 courses in 45 mins! I would award 5 stars, but for the seating. The chairs are metal and no padding so not very comfortable, especially when you have a bad back. I’m really looking forward to enjoying a jug of margaritas on their patio when the pedestrian mall reopens this summer 🤗
  2. Shaunabanana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went for supper with my bf and it was perfect. I’ve always loved the food and the staff are so kind and welcoming. Also it was taco Tuesday so that was a nice surprise. The food is amazing
  3. MandyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The nachos are the best nachos in the city!! Great service.
  4. Denise

    Atlantic Canada

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family of five. Delicious margaritas. Nachos were so yummy. Tacos, fajitas and enchiladas were all very good.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delicious meals and excellent service! The moose taquitos and the churros were our favourites. They have Corona on draught which is not something you see in many other places in Canada. They have enough space for large parties and definitely recommend making reservations.
  6. Denise

    Atlantic Canada

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to enjoy with friends. Casual Friday night out. Delicious food and drinks.
  7. TinaH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Waitresses were horrible. They looked like they were being tortured. No smile no pleasantries Food was ok.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were great
  9. SamanthaY

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    The food and drinks were great as usual but the service was lacking. We only saw our waitress when our food and drinks were being delivered and we had to flag her down when we wanted to pay. We were not asked if we wanted more drinks or checked on at any point during our meal despite the restaurant not being overly busy.
  10. Kasiah

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at Cojones, this dinner was no different! The food is amazing, not too pricey for the amount of food that you get. I have never had a bad experience here. 10/10 would recommended!
  11. Jane

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Cojones used to be our go to spot, lots of drink options and great value for the servings. However, prices have gone up by a significant amount (about 15-20%) and the margarita selection is now limited. The things that made this place and accessible go to no longer exist. Now we are searching for a new place to frequent, sadly. I understand these are unique times for business and restaurant owners but it just makes this place less of a routine spot and more exclusive.
  12. Laura

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quick service, polite staff, tasty food! We will be back :)
  13. PierreV

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    How can I take reservation when your restaurant is closed! We drove all the way downtown St-John’s to your restaurant to find out that you were not open! You should have a way to advised your customers. 😡
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved the food, service, music and ambiance but after 4 margaritas and feeling nothing it seemed to me there was not the alcohol content typical of a margarita.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    It was my husbands birthday. We usually love Cojonas, but the food wasn’t great that night, and things took longer than usual to come out, despite not looking very busy. Both Nachos were cold coming out(cheese wasn’t melted half way through. Only had one of 2 deserts available…
  16. ColleenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time and loved it. The service was awesome and the food was great. The food was too salty for me but we still really enjoyed it and we will be back for sure we highly recommend this place😊
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an excellent night out, our server was A++++! Very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and drinks.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was great. Live the nachos
  19. Chris

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, drinks and service. Moose taquitos, fish tacos and nachos are a must.
  20. Claudette

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent. Best meal we’ve had out in a long time!
  21. Sarah

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    We made reservations here weeks in advance of a family trip to St. John's, and we were really looking forward to our meal. We were disappointed by the quality of the food and the service. We came in with high spirits, but our server was timid, unfriendly, and felt "checked out" the whole time. It really put a damper on our experience. She dropped off appetizers without a word and then disappeared, leaving us with a table of empty drinks for ~20 minutes! I finally had to get up and find her to ask if she could come check on our table. There were no quality checks done on the food during our meal, which is service standard. As a family of service workers I definitely get that people have off days, but a $300 bill for such womp womp service felt like a rip-off. When the food came, it was something I'd expect from a Kelsey's or similar mid-range chain. I can overlook the quality of the food, but the service was SO disappointing we left with a sour taste in our mouths and won't be returning.
  22. JustinK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Seating terrible , menus looked awful/worn (even having food on them), cool atmosphere, good food, wonderful service.
  23. RodneyJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the food and the service was great!
  24. RonJ

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    OpenTable reservation worked perfectly. Server was friendly and helpful, suggesting menu items. I will return.
  25. KimmerNL

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Food and service was fantastic! I’ll definitely be back! My dining companion said it was the absolutely best beef fajita she had ever had!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    food was awesome. however a water jug should have been given to the table for those not drinking alcohol.
  27. dksajjdsajkdhagdusavgdfu

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    The drinks and the food were delicious, but we waited 20+ minutes for each drink and when our food came our table was so full of dishes that needed to be cleared that we just did it ourselves and put it on a nearby table that also hadn't been cleaned.
  28. Amanda

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best fish tacos in town! Thanks for a lovely time!
  29. LMarieT

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great food, service, and margaritas. We had a great time!!!
  30. abcd

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Closed! Sign on the door saying closed for maintenance.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great quick service . Good food
  32. AshleyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Awesome margaritas. The cod tacos and the guac are the best!
  33. LNS2022

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We had reserved a table a month in advance. Once we got there, we were seated. A waiter came by to "take" our order only to be told that it would be a 1 & 1/2 hours wait for food!!!!!!!!! Our reso was only booked for 2 hours as that was the timeframe given by the restaurant when booking. We ended up having to leave and go find dinner elsewhere. Everything was so unorganized and it was extremely disappointing for someone who made a reservation over a month ago to be told that, specially when we were on vacation! Not impressed at all, wouldnt recommend to anyone.
  34. orangesicle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    not prepared at all for a busy Friday night in the summer. Has really gone downhill in the last few years. Was my favourite place but the service, price rises and removal of the good things on the menu has really made it worse.
  35. JuliaC

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had such a fabulous time at Cojones. It was a bit chilly on the patio but once they closed the top it was great. Would highly recommend!
  36. LauraT

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    I love the food and drinks at cojones. However it was VERY loud for a restaurant. It was busy and there was a table of abojt twenty people next to us so it did feel like our server forgot about us. We only ordered chips and queso and it took 45 minutes. But usually my experience here is great so I will chalk it up to it being a busy Saturday!
  37. OpenTable

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a great time! Amazing food and staff!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Menu seems to have gotten smaller. Food portions are just ok for the price. Two reg size tacos are $18- $20 and no side. That’s a bit pricey. Everything is spicy. Could use more non spice options. Margaritas are excellent & Diego our server was awesome!
  40. Emily

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Waited nearly two hours to get our food - some kind of error with the order placement between waitress and kitchen staff. During that two hours, we were left without drinks for early 40 minutes before we could flag down our waitress to get more drinks.

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  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Cojones does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Cojones also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (709) 754-8226.

Cojones is rated 4.4 stars by 309 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Cojones

193-195 Water Street, St. John's, NL A1C 1B4

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    St. John's

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Payment Options

    Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (709) 754-8226

  • Private party facilities

    Our restaurant is available for private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.

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