This place is known as the main Mexican restaurant in West Chicago but Waiters are rude and forgetful, food is very average, The little Mexican restaurant across the street is definitely better and worth the value read more

Not only was food not good but after welcoming my partner and I to sit on the patio with our dog we were later asked to leave because the waitress who happened to be serving us decided she didn't like dogs. Recommend going to a different restaurant. read more

I have yet to find a Mexican restaurant better than el coco loco. I am there weekly and I try not to miss 1.50 tacos in Thursdays! They've also got specials every day of the week which allows me to try different entrees (or else I'd always just order tacos). Their buffet is also a great deal and such a treat! read more

Although I haven't strayed from the $1 Thursday tacos, the quality of the tacos tells me the entire menu should be just as delicious. Great atmosphere and service. read more

Love this place. The flautas are my favorite. Best Mexican food around this area. Huge portions and good prices.

Taco Tuesdays are the best! Delicious margaritas and the food is alright. If you want to be safe get the flautas. Carne a la Tampiqueña is not the greatest. The staff is super friendly. Mainly we go as an after work dinner and drink spot. Parking is limited if you go before 5 pm. After 5 pm you can park in Republic Bank parking lot. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant. Love $1 taco Thursdays. However my Mexican friends think their food is not the greatest.

I order the "All American Breakfast " the nasty thing I had ever had sausage was still frozen hash browns potatoes burn egg no flavor pancakes were just nasty never coming back again read more

This place is pretty darn good. Friendly staff. The steak is really good. Reasonably priced. Great Mexican atmosphere..

I just moved in the area and I was feeling like eating Mexican style food and I was recommended to this place. I stepped inside the restaurant was nice and clean the bar was good. The food there was really good I say and I recommend it. read more

The food was decent for Mexican food but not for the price. The waitress was very unattentive and you really didn't feel welcomed there. Nice atmosphere. Might give it another shot read more

Spent $50 on burritos and taco . Got home and 3 were split open . Called to talk with the manager and he said everyone wants something for free and nothing I can do. Do not go here . The service is HORRIBLE Zane food is like dog meat . I make $250k a year and the manager thinks I want a free burrito. What a complete joke read more

The worst Mexican restaurant EVER! Their steak tacos are nothing but crumbs and greasy along with their steak quesadilla's! When eating at the restaurant they'll give give chips and salsa and neglect to tell you they charge for it! Their bathroom smells like a sewage field! Poor service read more

Wait staff has been rude all three times I dined at this restaurant. The food was dull. Each time, my waitress was reluctant to even acknowledge my presence...and I'm the one paying the bill!!! Three strikes, you're out. Next time I want authentic Mexican, I'll go where I don't have to fight for my server's attention. El Coco Loco does not deserve my hard-earned money. read more

Reasonably priced, high-quality mexican food. Lunch specials are cheap and dinner portions are generous. I have eaten there half a dozen times and never have been disappointed. Service is prompt and friendly. Food comes quickly. read more

Drab looking place. Over priced. Horrible service. Food took longer than it should and the place wasn't even busy. My daughters nuggets were the same animal shaped ones I buy at Aldi and they charged $5!. Chips had ZERO flavor. tortillas in the taco dinner were the small ones. My husband ordered a chicken taco and it was shredded mush! looked like cat food. My husband also got a second soda and apparently theres no free refills so we were charged $3 for his 2 sodas. Never go here again. Waste of space. Waste of time. read more

Good enough food but not worth the absolutely terrible service by the owner and his son. Won't be going back, and according to the owner, he doesn't care. I'm sure another business will love the money I used to spend there. read more

We are from California and were visiting some friends in Chicago. We had the chance to have dinner at Coco Loco. These are the best tortas we have ever had outside of Mexico. We are used to eating very high quality Mexican food in San Francisco and the family recipes here are just terrific. Totally recommend their margaritas. When we got the check we were also very pleased with the value for the dollar. read more

The empanadas I ordered were absolutely disgusting and so saturated in grease they were soggy. I will never eat at this nasty place again.

Don't waist your time or money. I got pancakes and sausage. The sausage tasted like it was heated in the microwave and my pancakes were so sloppy and not fluffy whatsoever. What a disappointment read more

I showed up at Coco Loco at 9:30, and was rudely greeted by the hostess, stating that 'they close in 20 minutes', asking if I would still like to sit down for dinner. I told her that we would sit down to eat, as the sign outside says that they closed at 10:00 pm, and 30 minutes would be plenty of time. As we were talking, the manager comes over and states that he could not seat us, and 'the restaurant closes at 9:00 if they are not busy.' The staff were rude and inconsiderate. There are plenty of other quality options for Mexican food in the area, so I would go elsewhere, as it seems as though they are not worried about losing business. read more

We went to try out this restaurant today and we had a coupon from our Entertainment book. When we walked in, there was a sign on the front door stating that as of today (who knows when it was posted) that they are no longer honoring Entertainment coupons. We walked out. I am not supporting a business that does not honor their commitments. read more

I decided to try this restaurant one more time after a so-so first time. I invited my daughter and her grandmother to test it out, since they live in the general area. Oh, and BTW,this was a week night, so not that busy. Not greeted or acknowledged, had a very glum waitress come over like another reviewer noted, "like she was doing us a favor", and explained that a confused server had finally come by for our drinks. Pissed off, she trotted off. Also, let me note that I am a server besides my full-time job, and have worked in the restaurant industry for since high school in all capacities, and can empathize/relate to, with the work of servers, and what they have to put up with overall. We ordered Cabernet, as my in-law wanted that choice of drink, to only have it served, chilled!, not just kinda cold, but COLD!! I explained to the server that I was sorry, I can not drink a cold red wine. He said really, he knows nothing about wine. I told him I don't want to come off as a snob, but it is not to be refrigerated. He was pleasant, but the manager looked over at me very rudely. My daughter was embarrassed, but was also surprised at the incompetence of the servers, and restaurant in general, After ordering tacos, it took over 45 minutes!!!! We were still patient and did not cause a rukus as I felt badly for the male server who was totally clueless! Food was terrible, mini portions, and we were not asked how the food was, taking of our plates, and the bill placed, but not explaining that we needed to take our check to a register. Other tables had their servers picking up the bill. When we paid for our meal, the man at the register never asked us how our meal was, or thanked us, and I noticed the owner standing nearby throwing an EVIL look at us because we returned the wine!! It was horrible, and I would never, ever, go back again, unless a group drags me there for a margarita. JUST PLAIN AWFUL! read more

If I could give this place less than one star I would the food was alright its basically average Mexican food... its not the best in town. The service is TERRIBLE! The night manager is a young man who has NO CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS AT ALL, and the waitresses are overworked. There's usually only 2 girls waiting tables and they take forever to get you your food. Not only that they bring you the wrong thing. We had an issue there this week, and I will NEVER go back there and I have contacted the better business bureau. This place is terrible to their customers which is not a good way to run business. I feel sorry for the owners who probably have no idea what this night guy is doing to his long term customers. read more

Pretty standard. I wasn't blown away or anything. It's what you'd expect from a decent Mexican restaurant. They have a good taco deal.. Tuesday or Thursday maybe? I think it's something like $1 or $2 tacos. I ordered chicken fajitas and that's a LOT of food.. I had more than enough leftovers. read more

Great food, nice atmosphere and amazing drinks. Glad we wandered into this gem and definitely will be going back when visiting family in the future. Try the Golden Margarita! read more

One of our go-to Mexican favorites. The place can be packed on Thursdays, but with good reason. Thursdays they have 99 cent tacos AND half-priced margaritas. The tacos are fresh and stuffed full of meat on soft corn tortillas. Order them Mexican style with cilantro and onion for a tasty treat. They are good sized and three can be enough for a meal. My husband and I were almost embarrassed last Thursday when we each had three tacos and a margarita, and our bill was only thirteen dollars and some change. Some nights service is better than others, but we always know we will be in good hands if we get Adriana for our server. They are putting the finishing touches on an outdoor seating area that will be great when it opens - looks like it only needs a few more weeks! West Chicago needs some more al fresco dining options, and I know you can soon find me sipping margaritas on their outdoor patio! read more

Quick, convenient, affordable, and delicious. All that plus a smile goes a long way. We have been going here for years and continue to visit on occasion despite moving 30 miles away. read more

My husband and I ate here Sunday night, food was not good, we ordered a PARRILLADA, meat was over cook, dry and oily, not to mention poor service , not what I expected it all. read more

Went for lunch on Thursday. Food good and reasonably priced. Ate on the patio.

Food is real good, I go about 2 times a month.

Was there on a Sunday evening. My daughters and their boyfriends took us for dinner. They no longer let you mix you choices on taco, burrito or tostada meal. We used to mix it up one chicken, one pork,one steak for example. The waiter said they can't keep track of the different choices in the kitchen. That doesn't boost my confidence in their efficiency for starters. It went downhill from there. The food was mediocre at best maybe because it wasn't hot. My daughters boyfriend gave his credit card and said he was paying for the whole table. The waiter came back and said that you can't just put a pop on the bill alone! He was told no... Its whole tab. They then proceeded to not only bill us but added another parties bill to ours? The waiter was still given a $30 dollar tip on what we thought was a hundred dollar tab but after the "false charges" were subtracted it was $75. Then as we go to leave the waiver comes and says unfortunately we have to add to your bill for two refills. On iced tea!!!! Full price! Who charges full price for refills ? Especially after All of your "mistakes"!!!!??? In the waiters defense he was young and polite. I'm wondering if it was whomever was in charge getting " creative" with the bill. To top this off another family member was in there with friends a few months back with friends, had similar experience, food order was messed up and they had extra charges added on for things they never ordered. Buyer Beware!! So you have now lost all of those customers and more as other friends are not patronizing you or recommending you. We used to enjoy and recommend you. No more. Thanks for taking away from what was supposed to be a special occasion for a celebration. read more

We loved this place. Hubby loved the enchiladas, said they were the best he ever tasted and I loved the carne asada tacos . We even liked the beans and the rice which are usually very bland at other places. You get free chips and salsa which was too spicy for me but not an issue. We will be back. I want to try the Pina Cola mentioned in another yelp post. We went at 3:00 and the food was good. read more

Was a fan of there Taco Thursdays as there tacos were a dollar and Margaritas were half price. They've since increase the price by 50% and the food quality has dropped. I decided to give the establishment another chance as everyone has a bad day every once in a while. The food was the same sub par quality as our last visit and my wife found a cooked BEE in one of her chicken tacos!!! The waitress apologized and merely asked if she wanted some thing else of the menu. The manager never even came to our table to offer there apologies. They offered to take 10% off our bill for our "inconvenience". We'll never go to that place again. read more

One time I went in there on my lunch break and it wasn't busy but we were not getting any service. We got up and left. Went today and the prices that are being put on these websites are incorrect. prices went up. Food is very greasy. read more

This has to be the most friendly and authentic mexiacan restaurant in West Chicago - and mind you, we probably have close to 20. Their tamales are the best, chicken quesadillas, tacos - drink specials on the menu daily. Depending upon you bartender the drinks may be a little skimped but with other bartenders a margarita is more like taking a shot. It would be great if they found a heppy medium in that regard. My husband and I took a bunch of freinds there and we got the steak platter that comes out on its own grill. It was like a mountain, it stayed hot and seemed to last forever. This is the mexican restaurant we go to again and again. You just can't top it. read more

Love the new patio for outdoor dining. Thursday's they have margaritas 1/2 price and tacos are only $0.99. Great flavor! Yummy!

Had a horrible experience like every time very rude it seems to me they feel they have good business so don't care about customer service every time I've come I have to wait for a to go order forever and it's always messed up she asked me three times on phone how I want it then when I get here she says a completely different way then it's still messed up and order wasn't even put in when I got here.... Times I've sat in here they keep xl you out right when there closing even if your still eating... I've had horrid experiences I won't eat here anymore Id leave zero stars but I have to leave one to leave a review.... Food is decent but nothing exceptional by an read more

Went to coco loco ordered a soup called pozole which has pork meat and hominy the waitress brought the soup to me and my friend which the soup looked very very red I proceed to ask the waitress is this soup spicy because I cannot have spicy food the waitress said she does not know so my friend and I tasted the soup which she also ordered the same soup the soup was so spicy that it had no taste to it I told the waitress we do not want it and she told us if we do not eat it the owner will take it out of her pay check because that's what the owner does when a customer does not like the food and would like to return it they charge the waitress we asked to speak to the manager which is the owner about our food he was very very rude and spoke to us in a very bad manner he took are food away and said you know I have to throw this food away he was very upset over this he came back and threw the menu on are table did not apologize for anything at this point we decided to pay for are drinks which are waitress was upset knowing that she is now responsible for r food we will never recommend coco loco to anyone and by the way they also own another restaurant in west Chicago which is just as bad how can an owner get away with treating his mecican staff members bad when he is also from Mexico this is ridiculous owners like this should not have a restaurant if they cannot deal with the public definitely will not come back to this restaurant read more

I've only been for lunch, but I've been about 10 times in the middle of the week. Free first basket of chips and salsa. Tuesday $5 enchillada suiza (drink extra) includes rice & beans, lettuce/tomato/carrot "salad". Very tasty. Cheese or meat, I had the chicken which was good. Wednesday special is a LARGE simple burrito, any of 6 meats with beans & lettuce in a tortilla, $5 INCLUDES large soft drink. You will be stuffed. El Pastor was excellent, steak very good, chicken a little drippy but well executed. Dollar Taco Thursdays brings a crowd, El Pastor, Asda, and chicken all excellent. Haven't tried the lingua, tripe, shredded or ground beef. Wednesday & Thursday specials do not include fish or vegetarian choices. When they are busy service can be slow, especially if you are a large table and especially if waiting for your bill. IN TRUE MEXICAN FASHION, YOU MUST ASK FOR THE BILL! It is considered impolite to present it without asking. read more