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    Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago

    4.1 (332 reviews)
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    Aumbreen B.

    This place was amazing! We went for a friends birthday and their food was delicious. We got the queso fundido and guac - both were great! The service was super quick and attentive. We tried some of their mocktails, which were great, loved the rose one! Then for food we got the lobster pasta, the vegan chorizo tacos, cavatelli with street corn - everything was truly flavored so well n tasted so good! I will say the ambiance was cool as well, but it was pretty dark most of the time so had to use our flashes on our food to see what we were ordering! The music did get a bit loud when we were right next to each other to talk to!

    Monica T.

    We visited Costera Cocina Tulum while celebrating my niece's birthday during our Chicago trip and honestly had a really good time. The atmosphere alone makes you want to stay awhile. The dim lighting and decor give the place a very upscale but fun vibe, and there are so many nice areas for photos throughout the restaurant. Food and drinks were excellent. The Brisket Tostada Tower appetizer was so good and easily one of our favorites. We also ordered the fish carnitas tacos, pollo tacos, and asada tacos, and everything came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The restaurant was lively, the service was great, and the whole experience felt special. Definitely one of our favorite spots from the trip.

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    Francheska S.

    This place is very vibey and had great ambiance. Gluten free friendly. I had the Caesar salad without croutons which was a whole wedge and perfectly crisp, the brisket enchiladas (3) which were super filling and tasty, and the coconut flan that was just okay. I also had a zero proof cocktail that was supposed to be guava and lemon but looked and tasted like Minute Maid pink lemonade so you're better off just ordering something else. Overall the food was good but too pricey for what it was so would recommend going if you're into ambiance and a solid meal for a weekend night out.

    Leeza S.

    I went for light bites to celebrate with a friend! I had the Queso, guacamole and a few drinks. I enjoyed what I ate and my friends enjoyed their food as well. I will say, it is a good time. I enjoyed the lively atmosphere and the service was great for our group of 8. It really did feel like we were in tulum!

    Lauren P.

    We had such an amazing experience at Costera Cocina Tulum--everything we ordered was phenomenal. Honestly, I can't even fully describe how good it was... it was that good. We're already planning our next visit! Pro tip: the paella takes a bit longer to cook, so definitely order that first--it's worth the wait. If you're going with a group, I highly recommend doing the prix fixe menu. It makes everything super easy and lets you try a little bit of everything without overthinking it. The vibe is also a whole moment--located right in Fulton Market, it feels trendy, lively, and just the perfect spot for a fun night out. Great food, great energy, and such a memorable experience. Can't wait to go back!

    CT Seafood Tacos

    I always walk by this spot but never stop by until now and I'm so happy I did. The ambiance is amazing, perfect for a girls night out or a birthday dinner. I love seafood so the menu was to die for. The Mahi Mahi ceviche was the best ceviche I've had this year, the fruits mixed in made it so refreshing. The seafood tacos were delicious, I was just disappointed it took 15 minutes longer to get my tacos.

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    Joneice B.

    Very lively restaurant setting. We came in an early Friday evening. Parking was bonkers due to No Kings protest that took place earlier in the day. We sat in the bar area. We ordered a few drinks and tried the very delicious guacamole. For dinner my husband got the Fish Tacos. They were so good and full of flavor. I ordered the short rib enchiladas and passed my expectations. I would definitely order those again. All in all it was a nice evening. We even finished off our meal with a house made sorbet. Very cute restaurant, they really hype the crowd for special events. My understanding that turns more into a club/bar scene after 9pm on the weekends.

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    Mariya G.

    Loved the vibes and indoor decor! I did think the prices for their seafood tacos were a bit steep considering they didn't come with a side and didn't overflow with seafood. Service was great, very attentive and super friendly. Highly recommend the mango passionfruit cheesecake for dessert!

    FRESH MASA EMPANADAS
    Jose C.

    We decided to visit Costera Cocina Tulum to celebrate our anniversary. We arrived at our reservation time and were seated right away. The restaurant itself wasn't too full and the service started off a little choppy. Our server said she'd be right back to take our order but disappeared for a good 15 minutes. Luckily for us the rest of our night went pretty smoothly. We started off with a couple of margaritas. My wife ordered their Mayan Mirage and I ordered their Playa de Piña. Both were similar in appearance but still delicious. We also ordered their Fresh Masa Empanadas. These were stuffed with Mahi Mahi, tomato, onion and topped off with crema, lettuce and salsa verde. These were really tasty and filling. A perfect way to get the night going. My wife ordered their Pork Shank Pibil and I ordered their Salmon A La Veracruzana. Which is a rare occurrence for me personally. I usually never order fish. I decided to check out their version of "a la Veracruzana" and I was quite surprised on how exceptional this dish was executed. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the all the vegetables were delcious. It was also served on top of rice which I was not expecting. My wife's pork shank Pibil was served with black beans, xnipe a Yucatán sauce, salsa verde and tortillas. Overall a delicious dish as well. We both enjoyed our meal and I was honestly very surprised on how all the dishes tasted. I can definitely see myself returning.

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    Lauren A.

    1. What a cute spot. From the patio, to the bar, to the indoor dining area. 2. Our waiter was very good, attentive, and cool. 3. Listen, the asada tacos (without the avocado salsa) is amazing. I will be back for those. Everyone loved their food. We also had the queso chorizo, short ribs, beans and rice, and my friend had the lobster roll. The jungle glow is awesome, a friend had the French 75 with vodka and loved it. Definitely visit this place.

    SHORT RIB and POLLO AL HORNO
    EJ C.

    Made a resi and told my friends to dress nice just so we could all take pics of each other. Every thing I put in my mouth was delicious, even the water bro. As a table we had the following: short rib, chicken dish, oysters (fye), lobster spaghetti, empanadas, guacamole (no prawns), carne asada, lobster tacos & ceviche. Literally everything was delicious bro The stars were the oysters, empanadas, guac & lobster spaghetti. The service was excellent, I actually got overwhelmed seeing our server Anthony so often, you could tell I'm not used to nice things. Also the vibe in there is hella cool. Very sexy in there. 10/10 this is not one of those overpriced and overhyped places. It's pricey but worth it.

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    Ara L.

    Celebrated my husband's birthday. Excellent food, ambience and service. Shout out to Gerardo our waiter. Excellent service.

    Latoya E.

    The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully -- definitely an eye-catching space. Unfortunately, our overall experience didn't quite match the look. We had a reservation but ran behind due to traffic in the city. When we arrived, the host said she'd have to check with a manager to see if we could still be seated, even though we noticed several open tables and the kitchen was open for another hour and a half. We were asked to wait, so we sat in the bar area. After some time passed, my sister went back to the host stand and was told (with an apology) that we had been forgotten. Eventually, we were seated in a very dimly lit area -- so dark that we couldn't see the menus or take photos without using flash. When we used our phone flashlights to view the menu, a man approached our table and scolded us in a very rude tone, saying the "vibe is like Tulum" and lights weren't needed. Instead of enhancing the atmosphere, this interaction really dampened the mood for us. On the positive side, our server was fantastic. I wish I remembered his name because he deserves credit for saving our experience. He was warm, knowledgeable about the menu, and made great recommendations for both drinks and food. Thanks to him, we enjoyed our meals -- I had the pork shank, which was delicious. My sister and friends ordered tacos, fish, and a burger, and everyone was happy with the food. The drinks, however, were just okay. My margarita didn't stand out compared to the food. Overall, the food and our server were wonderful, but the poor handling at the host stand, the extreme lighting, and the rude interaction left a sour impression. I can't say I'd rush back here on my next trip to Chicago.

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    The chef who owns this restaurant trained with Rick Bayless for 19 years and it really comes out in…read morehis cooking. All of the food was absolutely delicious. We came later on a Monday night so we did not have to wait to get a seat although it was still pretty busy. The place is decorated nicely. Well on a block with many other Mexican businesses. Located right off the pink line it is very easy to get to and also noted to be near the Mexican art Institute. The chicken mole enchiladas were delicious. Spicy and bitterness of the chocolate balanced super well. rice was also cooked perfectly. The shredded beef dish was short rib and mashed potatoes. They were meant to be assembled into a homemade tortilla - a very interesting concept. The homemade tortillas were so warm and fluffy. I have never had such good tortillas. I took a tamale plate home. It was large and had a good portion of shredded pork. Super flavorful, but also I felt the texture might've been firmer than I would've expected.

    I was introduced to the place by a Mexicans from Chicago and it's such a hidden gem. She suggested…read morethe we try the sopes and i don't regret it at all. I got the chicken tinga and carne asada and it was really good. We had the verde ceviche (not pictured) and it was a table fav. We also got the elotes which were good but nothing special. It was my first time have queso fundido and i really like its. The staff was really friendly and the place is so cute. Most places are going for a minimalist look not but the bright blue, green, and yellow works really well today as well as the various artwork!

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    Came here on Valentine's Day with a reservation, there were three of us, one kid. It was full of…read morefamilies, some couples. The had a tasting menu but we opted out of it. They give you a complimentary spicy trail mix. We started with the guacamole, it was okay. Then I got a traditional margarita, my partner got a pina colada with strawberries, and my kid got a pink lemonade (Marz Brewing made). The margarita was good, not strong but not too watery. For dinner I got the chicken fajitas, the waiter asked if I wanted just chicken which I though was odd because I ordered the chicken fajitas and I wasn't sure what he meant or if he meant no veggies, it came with veggies luckily. It also came with tortilla, corn, and a side of refried black beans with cojita, and rice. It was all okay. My partner got the lamb mole, it was sweet and savory, not spicy. And it came with tortillas. They have a lot of mole options, so if you're into that definitely come here to try! Overall it was just okay.

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