Taqueria Los Cocos
503 Dundee Ave, East Dundee, IL, 60118
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Address :
503 Dundee Ave
East Dundee, IL, 60118 - Phone (847) 428-0077
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Dan R.
Don't let the "vintage" sign fool you. This place is great. Food was fantastic and prices are very economical. Went with my dad today due to the reviews and we both enjoyed the food. They also have daily weekday specials. They weren't the friendliest, but definitely not rude. Bathroom could use some more attention. I will definitely go back in the future if I am in the area.
(4)Michael D.
THAT...was a big ass burrito.
(4)Eva V.
Really good food for a great prices. Burritos are HUGE and enough to feed two. The staffs super friendly and the owner is always around and checking to make sure everything is ok. The updated dining room is nice, there is music and the TV always has something on to keep the kids occupied if you're dining with your family. Take out is pretty quick and food hot and delicious! Their Homemade salsa for the Chips is so good! Ample parking now that the surrounding store fronts have closed. Bathroom is clean (very important). All and all always a good time!
(5)Sandra R.
The restaurant itself is small but very clean and welcoming. Our waitress was fast and polite at first but got forgetful towards the end. Our food was good and fresh, but nothing special. It didnt help that they were out of their salsa and my tacos had no cilantro because they were out!!! No fish ceviche either! The cecina tasted a little weird almost like the meat was bad. The burrito was really good and the tortas are great! I had the ribeye taco and even though it was tasty it would have been a lot better with some better taco salsas. The ones they had were watery and tasteless. Overall, I say its worth it to give a visit if you havent yet.
(3)Jack G.
I come here for the Taco's and go to El Faro for the Burritos, they aren't anything fancy, but they are darn good and VERY reasonably priced!
(4)Heidi P.
Once you step inside, the ambiance is good and you may feel like you are in Mexico after a few margaritas!! The waitress spoke little English, but the menu was in Spanish & in English and really just added to our dinner experience. We enjoyed the authentic chicken and steak tacos. They were excellent and the chicken did not have red sauce in it like most Gringo Mexican restaurants. The kids loved the steak quesadillas. The chips were fresh made and arrived at our table hot. I'll be back for a Cuban sandwich or breakfast another day for sure!! The best part was we enjoyed dinner here for a family of 4 for less than $35, including tip!! I will add that our waitress was not the friendliest--3 stars for service, but the food tasted fresh and the prices were great.
(4)Joseph B.
Dudes, I am so pumped we found this place. Shit was getting bleak in my world: I moved from a neighborhood in NYC that literally was rife with top-notch comidas Mexicanas muy authenticas (or something) and everything I'd eaten Mex-wise since moving to Chicagoland had been MEH at best. M'lady found Taqueria Los Cocos and we finally got a chance to hit it this past weekend. Salsa was delicious and loaded with jalapeños. Chips were hearty and definitely homemade. Chile relleño burrito hit the mark. Guacamole was superb and fresh. M'lady's veg sopes had a sweetness of yellow masa we hadn't encountered before, perhaps we'd only really experienced white corn masa? Anyhoo, rice and beans were delicious, too, and service was fantastic. Taqueria Los Cocos, you are my new best friend.
(4)Dave B.
Excellent steak burrito, good quality meat and flavorful. Not a big fan of the salsa verde, usually my fave at mex taqueria, however the table side pico de gallo makes up for it. Yumm
(4)Minjee Y.
Great tacos! and sopes! Oh & sopes does not mean soup hahaha, I don't know why but I was expecting chicken tortilla soup and it was totally not that, BUT it tasted so so so good. These are the simplest tasting really yummy tacos. Oh and they are only $1.80, holla. The service here is attentive, respectful, and quick. Overall this is a great lunch or dinner sit down place.
(5)Eric E.
Stopped in a couple times. I've lived in Algonquin for over 20 years, but now that I'm married and renting the house out (removed all the furniture) I'm actually trying other restaurants in the area! ;) This one is a gem! Very nicely flavored foods and salsas, simple but comfortable decor, and friendly owners! Even being (at this time) solo in a small strip mall, it stands out as a colorful and welcoming place to eat. I had been here before, but will review on only my last meal. The service was good, and the complimentary chips / pico were excellent. I ordered a bottle of Tamarindo Jarrito's, which went well with my meal. I tried a burrito, and opted for Chicken since it was something different for me. (Had tried steak and pastor in the past, and more normally) The meat was shredded, but still tasted moist and flavorful. A good portion size! Red and Green salsas were both very good, with the red being in the 'excellent' category. Green was tasty, but more of a 'mild', which for me was just not fun enough. ;) The pricing was good as well. The entire meal was just over $7, and well worth it! When you're driving down Route 25 and need a good meal, stop in and talk to Alan (or his mom, depending on the time of day) and enjoy a meal with smile.
(5)Paul K.
I went here with high hopes but came away highly disappointed. Had the steak burrito and it was the meat was dry. The chips and salsa were below average. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but with so many Mexican places choose from in the area I will probably not be back.
(2)Duck D.
Very rarely do I review places but this one deserves it. I work in Elgin so my usual go to Mexican place is el faros. Strayed in here after reading the reviews and was very happy I did. Place was clean, food was outstanding, and the bill was dirt cheap. I ordered the burrito al pastor. It was giant! I posted a pic. Al pastor was delicious. Kind of sweet, hint of pineapple I think. The pico de gallo was the best I've had, no joke. Total bill for enormous burrito and soda...$7.25. Lookout el faro there is a new sheriff in town. Well new in my book anyway
(5)Kurt W.
The steak, pork and chicken tacos here are fantastic. I order with cilantro, onion, guac and salsa verde and they are to die for! They have a huge menu too, so that's a plus if you want to delve in.
(4)Payton C.
One of the best Mexican restaurants around. Very authentic. The tacos are awesome, but their al pastor burrito is a taste bud symphony. Love. The steak tacos with onions and cilantro only are are simple delight. The staff is very polite and the food is always consistent. I actually like this place better than most of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the city and that's sayin' somethin'!
(5)Jeff K.
Excellent steak burrito today (Monday special for less than $5)! This certainly is not a place you would go to for ambience or a fine wine or strolling musicians. But in terms of the ratio of quality and taste to price it deserves 5 stars. I had a side of refried beans: very good. One in our party had a side of guacomole: delicious! The service is excellent. It's a small place with colorful decor and some cactuses in the east facing window facing Hwy. 25.
(5)Helen B.
I've passed this place for 10 years and never tried the food. The place is rather unassuming. Thanks to yelp reviews, I tried this place today. I am kicking myself for not trying it sooner! It was excellent. Takes me back home to authentic Chicago taqueria's. Surpasses my other review of another taqueria that was my go to place (hate to say). The salsa (pico de gallo) is fresh & chunky. Guacamole is also freshly made and delicious. BEST al pastor (pork) taco (with onion & cilantro) I have had in a looooong time. Extremely flavorful. Burrito was very good as well, excellent flavor. Horchata was yummy. Tortilla chips seem to be made fresh as well. As my litmus test was passed, I will definitely be back to try the mole and of course will be dreaming of the al pastor tacos till the next time.
(5)Ryan H.
Occasionally I grab a quick lunch here as this restaurant is very close to my office. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this place delivers the goods. I almost always order the taco lunch special featuring three Mexican tacos ... the real Mexican tacos with arrachera steak, onions, cilantro, green sauce, some refried beans and rice. Another enormous hit with me is their chips and salsa. The salsa is homemade, pretty hot and very good. Overall, their prices are a little on the high side in my opinion, but the food is good so I can overlook paying up for some decent Mexican grub. Definitely worth the visit.
(4)Scott D.
I'm not as high on this establishment as some of the other reviews, but the food is very good. When we went, the cleanliness was an absolute train-wreck. We almost walked out when we arrived because the floors were covered in trash as about 1/2 of the tables (and no one was there). Service was very slow, considering they were not busy. Only saving grace was the food, which was a 4 out of 5. We are still deciding if we will be going back - fair experience overall.
(3)T L.
Steak burritos are good. Mole is pretty good, the portions are huge. The al pastor is delish. The refried beans and rice are really flavorful, and not just a salty flavor, real flavor. I love this place.
(5)Steve G.
It has been a while since i had dined at this place but went back finally the other day. It was a Monday so they had the $5 burritos special. Ordered three of their burritos to take home and share. Things sure have changed. The burritos used to be huge. Not anymore! They still use the 14in tortillas but now they just decide to only leave them 40% full. Cut it in half and its just tortilla folds! It was actually pretty funny to look at. I ordered a chile relleno, lengua, and choriso. I have to admit all three were very very tasty in every way but one. I actually found a plastic wrapper in the middle of one of them. Im not talking a tiny little piece either. It was like a sandwich bag!!! I have never found anything like that in my food in my entire life. So that was a little off putting.... Would have gotten three stars maybe if they hold the plastic next time! But I wont be going back. Taste was good but don't like their new empty burrito approach. Raise the price if you have to but dont ruin your rep.
(2)Karl W.
Very solid authentic mexican food at decent prices. I usually get the two taco dinner, varying what I put in them. The barbacoa is very good, as is the carnitas. The shredded chicken is a bit on the dry side. The beans and rice it comes with is very good as well. Look on the chalkboard above the cash register for weekly specials. We usually come here on Thursdays, which is quesadilla night. I haven't tried them but the folks I was with raved about them. The place is small and can be missed driving by on Rt. 25. But if you like good, authentic, no frills mexican food, stop on in, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Brandon L.
"Best DARN taco hole you have ever been to!" I intend no disrespect by that at all! Seriously - it is stellar. I am talking authentic and delicious food. The wait staff is stellar - they always remember your face and order. Yes telemundo is on the TV and no don't even bother to ask to change it. The red sauce is hotter than the green here. That's all you really need to know . . . just go! Okay you want details? We will start chronologically - I have eaten 1/2 of one off their breakfast burritos. It was massive. I could not force myself to eat one more bite of the monster and it certianly was not because it was not wonderful. From what i understand the co-worker I shared the other 1/2 with had to split it to be able to finish it between himself and someone else and they were full as well. But just wait it gets far better!. The tacos is what it is all about - the litmus test of these type of places . . . I have eaten every variety they have, langua, chorizo, chicharron . . . okay fine, they have ground beef, chicken, and steak as well but try the fun stuff for yourself! At these prices you canny afford not to like it! (That being said I am a die hard steak taco man - cilantro and onion only please - don't gringo it up). The Pico de Gallo - a.k.a. to whitey 'the salsa' is freshly made there as well and is awesome fresh jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, yum! Now this might sound dumb BTU they even do the rice correctly. This is no small feat and another solid litmus test. I hate refried beans but I love theirs - someone please do NOT tell me what is in them. Now at 5.99 what can you get? All the Pico and chips (also made there), with 3 tacos, refried beans, and the rice on Tuesdays. My office has begun calling Taco Tuesday for Pete's sake. (Wow I am lame but it is true!) Anybody who even brings up Taco Bell may need to be punched in the nose.
(5)Anna B.
The best stuffed pepper burrito I have ever had. Up until I tried this little place, I thought all good Mexican food was in San Francisco and that what we had here was pretty much slop. This place is tiny, but great service, GREAT food, and great atmosphere. There is some limited seating, but I am told this place is packed during the lunch hours. The menu is extensive, but very meat oriented. The only veggie dish is the stuffed pepper burrito, without beans. SOOOOO GOOD. I will be back again, and soon. If you are in the area, I highly recommend Taquerie Los Cocos.
(5)Liz B.
Delicious chilie relleno! Overheard someone getting Mexican and placed my order. I inhaled the whole thing then asked where it came from. He said Los Cocos, I must try more.
(4)John N.
their chicken and/or steak quesadillas are da bomb!!
(5)Emily J.
I had a delicious enormous burrito, which I ordered as vegetarian. They were more than happy to throw something together for me. The rice that they use is unique and I was overall very pleased. I brought home leftovers for my husband. I can't remember what it was that I brought home for him, but he loved it! It was spicy and delicious. It is a very small restaurant, but they have done quite a bit to brighten it up.
(4)Denise K.
I was out in East Dundee for a warehouse sale and turned to Yelp for advice on where to eat. This place was close to where I was and I was in the mood for mexican food. It was quite a disapointment. It was clean and the witress was friendly and attentive but the food was horrible. It was totally bland - no flavor at all. I had a combo burrito of steak/chorizzo which I thouht would be a little spicy as I Had a mix burrito like that at another place before. It had no flavor to it at all. I ordered it suiza which I am used to being served with a red sauce and lots of cheese on top. This burrito had no sauce and 2 slices of cheese on the top. My mom ordered fajitas and said the same thing - they were bland. The burrito was huge and the fajitas were ample. I brought 1/2 my burrito home and my boyfriend said that "even hot sauce did not make this burrito good!" Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, maybe it was a bad day - but sorry, it just was not good.
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