La Cocina
La Cocina
Taco dinner
Torra de huevos ala mexicana
Burrito Dinner
3 Taco Dinner- ground beef, onions, and cilantro on the corn shell tacos with side of rice
Gorditas
a gold sun face on a wall
a woman standing in front of a restaurant
a sun face on the wall of a restaurant
a plate of mexican food and a drink
interior
2 steak tacos, 1 pork, 1 al pastor
Not worth the $9.
food, burritos and wraps, burrito, wraps
Burrito's are enormous.
outside
Steak taco lunch meal
interior
Taco
outside
pizza
menu
Tana le Dinner
This is so disgusting! Beware
menu
Kat W.
Mar 16, 2024
Great veggie burrito. I eat there at least once a week. Yelp says I need to say more, so I'll say I really like la Cocina.
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Steve A.
Sep 26, 2023
Came across this pretty small but okay Mexican place in The Loop. It didn't look like much but it was better than expected if kind of pricy. La Cocina is closer to authentic than you can get from most of these other places it seems. Even so, it's not too authentic for most Americans. The menu has burritos and tacos. A place like this caters to workers downtown. It's only open for breakfast and lunch Mondays to Fridays. That's right, it also has breakfast as in not just the burritos with eggs, but you can order regular burritos and tacos as well. It's $15 for the Burrito Dinner. You get the choice of protein. Has meats such as beef and chicken. I got it with the vegetarian. Comes with sides of beans and rice. The burrito was a massive thing. Even though the plate was kind of expensive, it wasn't too bad for around here. The big ass burrito helped a lot. Has limited hours. It's the worst thing about it except prices. There's a pretty big menu of typical Mexican stuff including things for vegetarians.
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Laura M.
Mar 5, 2024
Had a taste for huevos rancheros, it was so delicious but kind of pricey.Great service.
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Haydee N.
Dec 8, 2023
food was alright the egg had a bit of flavor but not that much. The gorditas didn't taste well and the tacos dorados were way to over cooked. They also have no bathroom you would think by them having a place in the city they would have a bathroom. The service of the person taking our order was ok. This Mexican grill is more of a lunch place then a sit down restaurant.
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Sergio S.
Aug 9, 2023
Worst burrito I have ever had more lettuce than steak and it lacked flavor. Why not add beans and rice instead of lettuce? Will not come back.
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Andy V.
Nov 25, 2020
Sadly, not my favorite Mexican experience.I stopped by here since it was around the corner from my hotel and I wanted to try something which seemed more authentic than say a Taco Bell.I was greeted and decided I wanted the chicken and steak fajitas. The woman asked if I mind waiting about 10-15 minutes since they are made on the stop. I didn't so I sat down and waited.And like clockwork in that time they were ready.I hurried myself back to my hotel to dig in. The meal would have been perfectly fine if it wasn't for the chicken. The chicken was so rubbery I couldn't eat it at all. If I had been eating inside the restaurant I would have returned it. The steak was fine and tasty, but not the chicken. I was really let down by that.I liked the chips and the rice and the veggies that were sautéed with the meat but man, I can't get over how bad the chicken was. It totally ruined the meal for me and had it been better, just a little bit even, I'd be able to rate this better, but I'd never get that chicken again. It was too chewy, like you couldn't break it apart chewy. I don't think anyone would like that.
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A J.
Feb 8, 2023
Fast and delicious. If your looking for real Mexican food in the loop go here. This is not Tex Mex or Chipotle.
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Maronda H.
Feb 22, 2019
I came here with one of my co-workers for lunch. She had recommended that this is one of the best Mexican place downtown in the loop. It was a bit busy but the service was quick and efficient. I ordered the steak taco dinner comes with 3 tacos beans and rice. I opted out the beans for extra rice. My food was well seasoned and full of flavor. Friendly & Fast Service. The prices are not bad considering it's located right in the downtown Chicago loop area.Family owned business with speedy service and decent menu options.I love Mexican food so I will be coming back to try the chorizo and updating my review. Hopefully, La Cocina can earn the other 2 stars and gain the 5 point star review.
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Avanti A.
Feb 11, 2020
I am dreaming of Tamales since La Cocina. This was a recommendation from a colleague of mine quoting .."The best Authentic Mexican" Restaurant. Now, I don't know what that'd be like given I amnot most familiar with the authenticity of the food, but I tell you what, the food is here is super good. A decent spaced restaurant, order at the counter and your food will be served to your table. Services was quiet decent, even the wait time. Didn't have to sit for hours for our order to come in. The nachos(Complimentary), to start with are delicious. I know it's basic yet not a lot of places get it right. I've ordered chicken tamales. I have to say, the best tamales I've tasted so far. Probably my history/pick of Mexican places might be poor. This place is not so big so if you are hoping to dine in during lunch, you might have to wait. I'd definitely go again.
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Alexander O.
Sep 11, 2023
Awesome casual Mexican dining. Breakfast was fantastic. I'm a big guy and it was too much food. Wonderful though!
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