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    Abuelita Coco

    4.8 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Giselle L.

    We have no words to describe how amazing our experience was. The service was top-notch, everyone welcomed us warmly, guided us through the menu, gave us great recommendations, and checked in often to make sure we had everything we needed. But let me tell you the best part... the food! I have never seen such huge vegan Mexican menu in one restaurant. Every single dish looks and tastes absolutely delicious. But the one thing you cannot miss is the oatmeal flan... OMG it's a total Must! My husband and I are already planning our next visit. Plus there's a small amazing store there with so many herbs. Everybody needs to go

    "Fish Tacos"  for taco Tuesday!
    Erica R.

    We had to come back for the corn ribs and fish tacos! Last time we got the "calamari" and that was delicious as well. Highly recommend! So many great natural products to purchase as well.

    Calamari (coconut meat)
    Mark M.

    Finally had time to stop in for lunch. Plenty of seating and friendly vibes inside. We sat down and quickly ordered then walked around the front to look at organic/clean items you can also buy there. The calamari quickly came out and wow it reminded me of the real thing. Couldn't believe you can turn coconut meat into that and fry it perfectly. Even the cocktail sauce was spot on! Next came the tacos. Fresh made tortillas with a great verde sauce. Pastor tacos were full of flavor and the mushrooms were great. The jackfruit birria was a game changer. Tasted like the real thing. The nopales also had great texture. Rice and beans were so good and each bite reminded me of a home cooked meal.

    Tres Taco Dinner

    The food was authentic and delicious, friendly service and lots of different options. I had the tres taco dinner and calamari.

    Calamari
    Michael T.

    Stopped in after flying home as they are fairly close to Midway and on the way home to NW Indiana. Sandra, the owner was so welcoming and she recommended the calamari as an appetizer. I'm so glad I took her advice, it's a very large serving, enough to share and was the closest thing I've had to calamari that I e had since going vegan 7 years ago. I then ordered the mushroom quesadilla and wow, the best vegan quesadilla I've ever had. The cheese had amazing flavor and the mushrooms were seasoned just perfectly. I topped it all off with the cookies and ice cream and had to bring one of the cookies home. Great dense cookies that had the perfect saltiness. Can't wait to be back and try more menu items.

    Los ribs de elote
    Jessica m.

    Era mi primera vez y me encantó la comida. Todo estaba hecho a mano y el ambiente era muy acogedor. Volveré sin duda (': ---- This was my first time and I loved the food. Everything was handmade and the atmosphere was very welcoming. I will definitely be back!

    Al H.

    Ok let's start with the inside of the restaurant it's super clean love it. The service was great a really nice experience. We love it and will come back to have more for sure. The waters are natural and shakes well everything to be honest and taste really good you guys have to come and try it for your self's trust me on this one it's good really good. thank you for opening a place like this one which brings lots of flavor and charisma to the neighborhood. Definitely a great place to come and grab a bite and feel loved by the craft behind the food and its creators. 5 starts from me for sure.

    Matcha and iced coffee
    Lily H.

    The chilaquiles, and gorditas were delicious! I love everything that this establishment believes in and it shows through how delicious their food is! They cook everything in avocado oil and the ingredients they use in substitution of animal products is on point! Mushrooms, jackfruit, all functional foods! The owners are so sweet and passionate about spreading wellness and making sure your experience in one of a kind. I love coming here, even if it's just to grab a matcha (best matcha I've ever had) or a homemade ice cream! It's so clean and welcoming. They have everything you could possibly think of if you're a wellness junky like me!

    Gorditas plate
    Francisco P.

    After driving by this place so many times we finally got a chance to try it and must say this place is top 3 food places in the area! I will say I was skeptical at first but very very pleasantly surprised! I had the taco dinner and my wife had the Gordita's, both were big portions and weren't skimpy on the fillings. We also had sugar cane water ( one with lime, one without) and they were both delicious. A definite MUST TRY even if you've never had anything fully vegan.

    Tamale in red mole, rice & beans. I took it home.
    Robin A.

    This morning, I had a delicious breakfast experience at Abuelito Coco, a multigenerational, family owned Mexican, vegan restaurant in Oak Lawn. 100% plant based family! I was attracted by the mole tamales on the menu, I LOVE mole! And vegan mole is hard to find. They not only have red mole, they have green mole too. However, I decided to stay and dine in because of the pristine, inviting, and peaceful atmosphere. I broke my fast earlier than normal to enjoy something from their breakfast menu. I started with a "tequila" shot, which is actually a ginger shot with lemon, cayenne pepper, and of course, a slice of key lime, it did the job. The owner, an Oak Lawn native, sold me on the herbal coffee. Not coffee at all, no caffeine, just warm, healthy goodness in a cup. It was so nourishing, I bought the mix to make it at home when I wanted something warm and comforting. I chose their delicious Huevos a la Mexicana - so good! It was fresh, and yummy, and tasted like home, mainly because EVERYTHING is homemade. I will definitely order it again. The mole tamales, which I ordered to go, did not disappoint! I barely got to eat them because I was sooooo full from breakfast and the pozole Executive Chef, Sandra, gave me sample of. It was so tasty y'all, and it's only available on the weekend, along with the tamales and menudo. They have fresh smoothies (I sampled the In the Clouds - yum!)cold pressed juices, traditional desserts, açaí, and more. Please, go see for yourself. And look at the cute homemade tortillas wrapped in the handmade, embroidered cloth. Calvillo, which is embroidered on it, is abuelito's home. It's personal touches like this that let you know the food is authentic and filled with love. Abuelito Coco is a real gem and a welcome addition to the Southside! I can't wait to go back and try their flan.

    Tres tacos ... healthy, delicious, yum
    Eric B.

    Amazing flavors and super cool vibe ... in Chicago from Texas and found this place just south of Chicago Midway .... Great service and among the best combo of healthy and delicious ... nicely done and I'll be back!!!

    Corn Ribs, yeah put it on the list. So good.
    Sal B.

    Been here a few times, food is so good that I forget to take pictures, not this time!! Well, except for the corn in a cup, more like a big bowl. We dove in so quick, forgot to take a picture before we violated it! Coffee.... We both had lattes that were crafted w care, so wonderful. Apps.... Corn in cup: Nice big bowl of crispy corn with plenty of ingredients to complement it. Just so good, ya don't want it to end. Corn "Ribs": Yeah more corn, just one look and you're hooked before ya try them. The crema and Coco Salsa are a perfect addition to this delicious and beautiful dish. "Calamari": What? Huh? Coconut meat? Okay, I'll try it. What in the world is going on in this place?!! My mind is blown, what just happened?!! Crispy on the outside, so tender in the middle.The cocktail sauce was great too. I swing both ways, I mean my son calls me vegan fluid, lol. This makes makes me rethink real Calamari, this may actually be better. I'm Italian, those words don't come easy. Dinner.... Yeah, we were so full already, but had to keep pushing Pozole: Smokey red chili broth, I could sip on all day! Jackfruit was so tender and chickpeas were done right. They nailed it again. "Fish" Tacos: Yeah, more coconut meat. Had to give it another go in a different version. Nice big crispy and tender pieces, cold creamy coleslaw on top w chipotle mayo. The taco itself was also delicious. Flavorful rice and guac nicely complement this dish. It's a must have. Dessert, lol, just had to squeeze more food in..... Wife had a Chocolate Concha. Usually concha's come up short for me, but not at this place. I took a bite :) They just don't miss. It was delicious. It was finally time to waddle out of there. In closing..... The owner is always amazing and there all the time, super friendly. Actually remembered us and what we ordered last time! Food is always consistent, the quality is top notch, portions are big, food is beautifully presented and you can tell they care about it. Just look at all the photos on yelp, the meals are always presented the same. You can see what your gonna get and actually get it! You need to realize you're at a real special place, you are NOT going to get this food anywhere else. So treat yourself, splurge a little, you're not gonna regret it. Thank you Abuelita Coco for NOT making miss meat or dairy when I go there. So much love for this place, just wish it was closer to the city. Maybe someday, one can only wish.

    Horchata y jamaica

    Abuelita Coco is a must try! For drinks, we enjoyed the the jamaica and horchata, both were great!! DEFINITELY order the calamari (even if you don't like coconut, this is a 10/10!). Açai bowl was refreshing and perfectly sweet. The asada burrito was a good portion with homemade chips and verde salsa, yum. Great vibes inside and welcoming staff make this place feel like your second home. Thank you Abuelita Coco!!

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    Amazing restaurant! great gluten dairy free options, best coffee icecream I have ever had!! Amazing cookies and a delicious açaí bowl.

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    Nicky's of Beverly

    Nicky's of Beverly

    4.1
    (309 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Been twice. Passed it bunch over the years. They pack a lot into the space. The shipping…read morecontainers certainly catch your eye as you pass the building. First time I came in got southwestern chicken soup. Spicy without being overwhelmingly hot. Lot better than progreessos version of the soup. And a grilled cheese that came with fries. Grilled cheese is an outstanding sandwich one that I don't eat as much since I'm not a kid anymore but it felt all warm, gooey brought back childhood memories. Second time I came got jerk chicken salad. Flavorful, zesty. The jerk chicken didn't have the taste from like an actual jerk place but I liked it. I got the Maplewood fat pug for a beverage. It also looks like they sell beer to go.

    I wanted to start off 2026 with a great review. Me and my wife recently celebrated our 5-year…read moreanniversary together and I thought why don't we go somewhere nice in Chicago. I wasn't going to go to the Heart of the City! I wanted to come here after researching places worth dining in at. I was not disappointed at all. Parking maybe a bit of a challenge but this place is always busy and I can see why.Seeing how awesome their patio was, I'm sure this place is even more wild in the summer. The menu itself is very comprehensive me and my wife do enjoy is checking out their vegan menu . I personally tried their salmon burger and a boozy shake . Their food was absolutely delicious though it was a bit hard trying to find a seat to dine in at . I absolutely thought there was a second floor to this building but I was wrong. Restrooms are single stall . The food prices are not bad at all . The police are always here ordering food as well though I don't like that they're parked in front of the bus stop . Great selection of beer and other liquor as well . Since there wasn't any parking at all because the parking lot was full we did have to park a block or so away . In all honesty this place was incredible and worth my time driving out to Chicago for !

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    Nicky's of Beverly
    Truffle fries my ass
    Truffle fries my ass
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    A view of the front
    Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co.

    Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co.

    4.0
    (628 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    The food here was delicious! My MIL brought me here for dinner and we had a great time! A great…read moreplace, it's nice and a great open concept. Cool artwork and plenty of seating. The bar area looks cool and huge tvs to watch sports too. We were greeted by wonderful ladies and we got seated right away. Our waitress Blanca was FANTASTIC! Kindly shared great recommendations and was on top of serving us. The bus staff was even amazing! Great young men! My hot honey chicken sandwich was amazing! Juicy and tender, seasoned well. The sweet potato fries were excellent. I tasted the gumbo and cornbread and it was amazing! First time having buffalo shrimp WOW! I could eat 2 plates! I got the triple flourless cake to go and it didn't disappoint! Yummy! Great spot!

    Super torn on this ones because there were some wins and some disappointments and loses…read more Started with a stein of Wasserwolf Jager and Little Slice. Both were WINNERS!! Asked to have the buffalo wings brought to the table with no sauce on them and the server was accommodating without issue. Have to say that if I went back, this would probably be the only thing I would order (but we'll get into that later). The breading/coating was OUT-Of-This-WORLD!!!!!!!! Super juicy, tender, tasty and I could have eaten a dozen more. Ordered the Mexican Street Corn Wrap and specifically asked about how it was listed on the menu as being served on flatbread. Server confirmed "flatbread" and even described it. Well................ it arrived on a dry, stale flour tortilla. No mayo, no lime, no tajin. One a scale from 1-10, it was a 0.5 Creole Redfish was seasoned well but was also dry and overcooked. Server was pleasant and responsive. Team members did check in on the table. No issues there - this team makes your visit enjoyable. Unfortunately, entrees did not make the cut

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    Bar area
    Excellent chilli!
    Excellent chilli!
    Award-winning beer

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    Award-winning beer
    Aint She Sweet Cafe

    Aint She Sweet Cafe

    4.3
    (195 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    I needed a quick bite between appointments and was hoping to find a new spot with healthy options…read moreand I sure have seemed to! I was greeted by friendly employees at two counters, one for Andy's Sunflower cafe which sells coffee and tea, and one for food (Ain't She Sweet). I had no idea what to order so I asked the teammate at the counter and after discussing my spice tolerance, decided to go for the Jerk Chicken Wrap since it's so popular. It was a bit spicer than medium, which I was warned, but it was worth it. The chicken was juicy and tender and I was impressed by the freshness of the other ingredients as well as their tortilla wrap selection! The chicken gumbo was also quite tasty. I would order both again. The prices were reasonable, it was a $3 upcharge for a side of soup. I sat in the restaurant to eat and enjoyed the music. I think I might have found my new lunch spot!

    I usually go to the one on 43rd. Thursday was my first time going to the Beverly location I ordered…read morea Jerk chicken wrap, banana cake and some clam chowder. The clam chowder didn't have a lot of cream to me, but the clams weren't tough. You know usually when you eat clam chowder, it kinda taste like you're chewing bubblegum. The clams were so tender!! I was very surprised. The banana cake is delicious and moist. It's heavenly!!!!!! My jerk wrap was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and it didn't have too much jerk sauce on it so it wasn't salty. It was delicious. I highly recommend Ain't She Sweet Cafe at either location!!!

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    Aint She Sweet Cafe
    Jerk salmon wrap...very salty
    Jerk salmon wrap...very salty
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    Banh Mi Pho Cafe

    Banh Mi Pho Cafe

    3.8
    (113 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I came here for a quick dinner with my friend. We came on a Saturday night around 6pm. They close…read moreat 7:30pm which is really early but understandable. It was self seating when you enter in. My friend and I got a table and they quickly brought over the menus. We ordered crab Rangoon, chicken wings, classic bang mi, seafood pho, pho with everything, Thai ice tea and mango summer pop. Out of everything we ate, we couldn't agree on the rating. There's certain preferences so let's break it down. Crab Rangoon was on the sweeter side. Chicken wing was seasoned properly but the sauce on the side is also a sweet and spicy mix. Banh mi... I'm going to have to give this a pass because the sauce was unnecessary and made the whole sandwich red. It was screaming red40. Phos - average. It's about the same you'll get in Chinatown so unless you want to make the drive, this will do the job. Noodles were soft, broth was seasoned. Drinks- my Thai tea and the other table's Thai tea are not identical.. this means that they add as much milk as they want but it changes the taste. Mine was too much milk and it wasn't the orange Thai tea color. My friend said her drink was enjoyable and I saw that a lot of people ordered the same drink. Overall. I would come back if I was in the area. It's nice inside, noodles were hot, and service was quick.

    I stopped in the Bahn Mi Pho Cafe for a brief lunch between stops. It was quiet but the staff was…read morefriendly at the counter. I ordered to go and my sandwich was ready in less than 10 minutes. It was good and the veggies tasted fresh. Some of the meat was a bit chewy, but the sandwich was large and the bread was fresh. Plus lunch for $10 is hard to beat these days. I would try this place again in the future.

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    Menu
    Shrimp Fried Rice. Flavorful and Delicious!!
    Shrimp Fried Rice. Flavorful and Delicious!!
    Banh Mi Pho Cafe

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