Had great stuff at this Mexican restaurant in Oak Lawn. It certainly is very casual but there's…read morestill a touch of classiness going on. La Cocina De Mama is one of the popular places to drink and eat along this particular stretch. Far from authentic. They focus more on look and taste. Came in and got seats at the bar. It's often crowded and this time was no exception. There was a wait for a table. Of course cocktails. We got a couple of these. It's about $13 for a margarita. The Cucumber Margarita is great stuff. It's about $12 for a burrito. Menu has a good amount to choose from. I got the Vegetariano Burrito. This has beans, cheese which I left off, lettuce, rice, and tomatoes. Filling. There's even more items if looking. Great stuff to drink and eat. It's located on 95th Street at Massasoit. There's a few things for vegetarians.

This is our first time at this establishment. It is located along the busy corridor of 95th street…read moreand we decided to come here for dinner. We arrived around 4 pm and there was about a 25 minute wait. It is cozy so there were people waiting outside. The decor is more modern than traditional. They have a bar and TVs. Staff are warm and friendly and our server was Dulce. It was a busy day yet she would periodically check in to see how we were doing. We ordered the table side guacamole. It was made fresh at our table and hubby added a little more salt to it. We were also served a small bowl of salsa.The chips are warm and fresh. Hubby ordered the combo fajitas and a strawberry margarita. I ordered the steak enchiladas rojas and a pina colada. Everything was seasoned well and we enjoyed our meals. Kudos to the bartender for making great drinks!

Food and service from an honorable family and friendly staff have been excellent since visiting day…read moreone, years ago. Welcoming and accommodating staff from the time you walk in until the time you walk out satisfied. Even though they're working in a small space, you won't feel like it because they don't rush you and everyone has been so patient to answer questions about dishes on the menu. This menu has the most unique tres leches cake slices because they have more than one flavor but they often sell out! :-) So get there early if you want to try their pistachio tres leches cake or their café (coffee) flavor, they're both very good! Their homemade drinks like their cold horchata and cold Jamaica are worth the trip too

Seating is limited in this restaurant. However, the food is well worth it. The tacos are not shy on…read moreportion size and everything was tasty and well worth the price. I will be back to this establishment.

If you think you've "tried" vegan food before, go to Abuelita Coco in Oak Lawn and reset your…read moreexpectations. From the first bite, you can taste the intention. This isn't just plant-based food -- it's thoughtful, balanced, and crafted with real love. I had the fish tacos (yes, vegan -- and absolutely convincing), the corn ribs, mushroom sandwich, truffle fries, mushroom quesadilla, horchata, and Jamaica. Not one miss. Every single item was a hit. The flavors are layered without being heavy. Comforting without being greasy. Satisfying without the crash. You leave feeling full but light -- the kind of meal where your mouth, your stomach, and your health all say "thank you." If you go, honestly? Do yourself a favor: order a sandwich and a drink. Sit with it. Taste it. Let it speak for itself. This is the kind of place we need not just to survive, but to thrive. You can feel the family behind it. The mom. The owner. The care. The pride. The love is truly in the food. Oak Lawn is lucky to have them. Go hungry. Leave grateful.

I was looking forward to trying this restaurant, and we finally found time to make our way out to…read moreOak Lawn. We started with the Corn Ribs ($12). They were fine, but pretty unremarkable. I got the Fish Dinner Tacos ($25), and my husband got Flautas de Papa ($18). I was eyeballing their Pozole or Menudo but didn't really want to pay $22 for a bowl of soup. Everything on the menu just felt too expensive, especially for being in a casual atmosphere outside the city. Quesadilla La Reina del Sur has a plethora of vegan tacos you can get for like $4 each. I was in the mood for dessert, but even something as simple as 2 cookies with milk would be $24, so we went elsewhere. The food was fine, and the service was fairly attentive, but nothing blew me out of the water for these prices. They also added a 3.5% fee to the bill.

Small clean restaurant. Been twice and both times the food was really good. The steak tostadas are…read moreamazing!!! The steak tacos are very flavorful and the steak is a little charred, which I love!!! Definitely recommended

I read the good reviews for this place on Yelp. I was curious to try it out. It is located in a…read moresmall mall on the SE corner of College Dr and 80th street. These are new owners, not any affiliation to the former restaurant. The food we had was outstanding. We ordered two steak burritos, guacamole and chips and a cup of elote corn . I like to try the guacamole for a reference on the cooking. Everything was excellent. Nice Mom and Pop place. We went on Tuesday and my husband requested it again on Friday night. This will be our regular Mexican craving spot!

We had high hopes for this Mexican restaurant, but were disappointed. They have a nice outdoor…read morepatio which we loved, but the music was too loud. The salsa came out warm which was a little weird, but it was good. When we asked for a refill they only refilled the chips, not the salsa. My boyfriend got a burrito, it was pretty large, and he said it was good. I got the enchiladas Rojas dinner and they were some of the worst I've ever had. There were three enchiladas and they were quite small. They were SO dry, there was no sauce on them, and the inside was grainy, they were pretty flavorless. The beans were good. The rice had corn, green beans, carrots, and Lima beans in it which we did not like, it was more like Chinese fried rice than Mexican rice. It was also pretty pricy for what we got: $41 for a burrito, enchiladas, and one can of Pepsi. The service was fast and friendly, but we won't be returning.

I called in my chicken nachos-for my husband to pick up on his way from work. Are you kidding…read moreme?!!! They nailed it, again. Great customer service and great food!

Food is always delicious great quality. Service is always friendly! The chorizo here is the best,…read morenever too greasy. Their specialty is truly carnitas, not too fatty! Can ask for your favorite parts of meat (for example, with the pork belly or without). Chilaquiles are fantastic, their salsa is very tasty but there's more than one so ask about levels of spicy if you're scared of spiciness! Their posole is amazing too

Its a neighborhood restaurant.. Mexican food. But tacos are all that I gave them a try twice and…read morewell they need another person to cook because the meat in my tacos was burnt and it wasnt the first time this has happened. So far La Playita has been the best place for me around here for tacos

Customer service lady at front was pleasant, but food was average. It was more Americanized Mexican…read morefood, and I preferred more authentic Mexican. If I'm looking to feed a lot of ppl for cheaper maybe I'll come here. I ordered 10 chicken tacos with cilantro and cheese which turned out to be 2.75 per taco before tax; other places about 4 per taco, which is crazy expensive! Come on taco Tuesday, They had taco Tuesday when I went! If you are looking for a more authentic flavor, I suggest venturing out to Blue Island, places near Midway, Chicago Heights, etc., where the clientele require restaurants to prepare authentic Mexican cuisine.

Excellent food, great service. Will recommend to all. The freshness of the food is spectacular.....read more

Food was great! Fresh food with good portions. Waiter was friendly and helpful. She took her time…read moreand explained menu options. Drinks weren't that strong but favorable. I will be back to try taco Tuesday!

My partner and I have been driving by this place for the past 3 years since it opened, and we…read morefinally decided to come in. The chips and salsa were offered for free, and the salsa is tasty. For drinks, my partner ordered the Mexican Coke and I ordered Joe's Peach tea. I was happy to find out Joe's tea is made with sugar not High Fructos Corn Syrup. I wanted to try a shrimp taco, fish taco, and enchilada, while my partner wanted to try the birria and al pastor. So, I ordered the combo which comes with 1 taco (shrimp), 1 enchilada (cheese, verde, suiza), and 1 quesadilla (beef) and he ordered the 3 taco (tilapia, al pastor, and birria) dinner. He ate my quesadilla and I ate his fish taco. He absolutely loved the birria taco. He said it was different and had more spice in the consume than at other places. He also over the beef quesadilla. Unfortunately, he didn't taste any pineapple on the Al pastor, so that was his least favorite. I loved the shrimp taco. It had 4 large, well seasoned shrimp and three slices of avocado along with chipotle mayo, slaw, and ai squeezed lime over the top. I will definitely get this again. The tilapia was blackened, but didn't have as much flavor as the shrimp. The enchilada was okay. I want to try their red sauce next time. We also ordered the churro bite which were delicious. They come with chocolate, cajeta, and vanilla sauces in the side, and the individual churros are coated in cinnamon sugar. They were fresh and hot. Our waitress was very helpful and on top of things. She had perfect timing as well. The interior is well lit and beautifully decorated for Christmas. And don't miss the coat/purse hangers on the side of the booths. When I first saw the name Meshico, I didn't know it was more historically accurate for the Nahuatl pronunciation of Mexihco. But I appreciate that this place is named this, because it made me look it up, and ai learned something.

We visited here a few weeks ago after hearing a couple times that they were pretty good…read more My husband ordered their nachos while I ordered the chimichanga. The food itself was tasty. Not the best we've had but they were pretty satisfactory for the time we went. The service was okay. Some waitresses seemed nice but the one we had didn't seem to smile as often when she came to us. One small thing was that we received the salsa but didn't receive chips until about 15/20 mins after we sat down even though she was immediately bringing out (table) chips/salsa for customers that came in after us. The vibe felt a bit off with that since it's a smaller place and there weren't many people dining so there wasn't many distractions.. but the overall experience was fine

Are these the greatest tacos in Chicago? No…read more Is the place efficient, edible, and decent? Yes $10 for salsa, chips, two tacos & a coke. This is either a sit down or carry out spot. Would I go back again? I would

Wait staff was sweet and food was good enough but paying top dollar for a pitcher of their top…read moreshelf margarita was a huge rip off. Very disappointed that not one of the four people at our table could taste any tequila. Do yourself a favor and get a shot to see if it's la verdad.

The service is wonderful! The food is fantastic! The staff and owners are warm and welcoming! I…read morehighly recommend this restaurant!! I give it 5. Everything is a 10! The restaurant is pleasant and welcoming! The seating to comfortable! Please try this restaurant! It is the best Mexican restaurant next to others we all have tried! The atmosphere is relaxing too! It gets a double thumbs up and 5+ stars! David and Joan