This place is a gem. They have a nice laid back ambiance & great service. The food is excellent, I had the "chilabirria" in salsa Morita. Which is chilaquiles topped with birria. A great combination that I will definitely recommend. Also will mention: the staff were really friendly & were kind enough, to serve me a sample of their menudo. Which was very tasty & savory. read more

La Cocina De Irma - Chilabirria en salsa morita con arroz & frijoles. Jugo de zanahoria & naranja. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When we walked in we were greeted warmly right away and were able to choose where we wanted to sit. There are six tables in the restaurant and every single one of them was filled which is always a great sign. As soon as we sat down we were given a small bowl of sopa de caracol as a welcome appetizer. It was such a thoughtful gesture and it was absolutely delicious. We ordered the menudo and two tacos. The menudo had some of the best pieces of meat and I was happy it included hominy because I really enjoy it. The flavor was incredible and they offered two delicious salsas to enjoy with it. The café de olla was so good you do not even need to add creamer. The sweetness is perfect not too much just right. On top of everything the owner herself Irma served us and she was incredibly kind which made the experience even more special. This is what we would call a hole in the wall humble yet beautiful establishment with great service and a family owned feel. I encourage you to come be kind and enjoy the food. read more

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Food was delicious! Everything fire. The sopita de fideo that they give you when you sit, the cafe de olla, the menudo (and I don't usually like menudo). We had mole chilaquiles (the mole was top tier-- best mole I've had so far) and we can't remember if we had barbacoa platillo or birria but whatever it was it's the best we had along with their salsa. Service was good very kind, fast, attentive! read more

Great food and excellent service! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was just right. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. I had a great experience and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

La Cocina De Irma - Mexican coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a great place. The food was delicious. The servers were so welcoming. We had gorditas and sopes. Everything tasted fresh. Cute quaint restaurant. We will definitely be back. read more

Amazing food is so flavorful. Recommended by a friend and it has surpassed my expectations. Greeted right away so service was perfect. And the ambiance is relaxing and with the aromas in the air feels like home. read more

La Cocina De Irma - Menudo delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The place is incredible. We came in while working close by and let the chef choose what we had for breakfast/ lunch which I believe was the owners son. He recommended the Chilaquiles with barbacoa and he insisted on Cafe de Olla. My new favorite in Chicago, I'll be bringing my family back soon. Thank you. read more

La Cocina De Irma - Cafe De Olla Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here with an empty tank, after trying their food I could not comprehend everything I thought I knew about Mexican cuisine was just surface level, their customer service was not just excellent but felt intimate, almost like eating with friends and family Miguel and the cook made sure we were treated right, el caldo was excellent, only 10 minutes away from closing didn't even stop these gentlemen from delivering the best lengua and asada tacos me and my friend ever had! Good news people from Chicago: you don't have to take a flight to get the best Mexican cuisine ambiance and experience! Came from Arlington Virginia and will definitely drive 12 hours again just to feel this way again! read more

La Cocina De Irma - Lengua and pastor tacos with all different spicy level options. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had an unforgettable time at La cocina de Irma. The staff has the BEST customer service. As soon as you step into Irma's place you really feel the warmth of energy. My chicken torta & chicken tacos were perfect. Great depth of flavor and great portion too! We also received a complimentary serving of Papas bravas which were spicy but oh so delicious. I'd definitely order them during our next visit. Our server who I believe is her son, was very charismatic and provided us with great recommendations. This spot needs to be everyone's go to for delicious food and wonderful service. They deserve all of their great reviews, check em out! read more

Wow!!! I am telling all my friends about La Cocina De Irma. The food was so delicious! Are you kidding me?! So good. The staff were so friendly and had great recommendations for us!!! When you walk in, the restaurant is warm and welcoming, you're literally stepping into Irma's kitchen! The food was flavorful and cooked to perfection. My tacos were so tender and all of the salsas accompanied them perfectly. My boyfriend ordered the chicken torta which was just as good and cooked perfectly. We also ordered Jamaica and horchata to drink and they both hit the spot. We visited Cocina de Irma after completing a 5k and 10k run and we came starving. Everything we ordered filled our hunger and every bite was seriously so good. The prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of food you receive and like I mentioned, everything tasted spectacular. Extra kudos for the papas on the house. Also thanks for the bowl of limes! A lot of restaraunts will only give you one or two but we received a bowl which was extremely appreciated. It's the little things, you know? Thank you Irma and your family for being so nice to us we really felt so welcomed. The reviews speak for themselves when I say this place deserves all the hype. They are what every restaurant should strive to be and they hit everything out of the ballpark. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Great place to stop by. We are from So.Cal. And found all food and the cafe de olla delicious. Miguel is awesome and fun. Great experience.

The food was just like taking you back to your mom's house! Just really delicious and the attention and Service Miguel gives you is going above and beyond beside that he's my Tocayo from Chihuahua. The cozy little spot and they make you feel right at home!!! read more

La Cocina De Irma - Café de olla' - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was on my way to the Mexican museum and thought I get a bite to eat. I searched on Yelp for suggestions and this place was recommended. I read a few reviews and was convinced they would satisfy my appetite. The outside is colorful and inviting. Upon entering a nice lady stated to me + guest in Spanish to have a seat wherever we choose; found out later she was Irma the owner. We were served by Miguel who was truly a 1 man show...a co-owner, cook, server, comedian, salesman. He was very passionate about his menu, sauces. Miguel is worth the visit alone. You are given a pasta soup which was good. Me + guest ordered the birria tacos....yummy! They were fresh, hot, delicious. Normally I don't eat refried beans but theirs was soft, flavorful and not salty. Rice was just right. I also tried the barracoa taco which fire!!! The horchata was refreshing. The decor was nice and clean. I will definitely be back. Thanks Mr. Miguel for a great 1st time visit. read more

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I'm all about supporting family owned businesses in my neighborhood and let me tell you La Cocina De Irma has the most delicious home made with love Mexican food! The atmosphere is amazing, the employee's treat you like family and the food is amazing! read more

This place has excellent food, it is clean, and you are greeted as soon as you step in with good charismatic attitude. The barbacoa tacos were great, next time I will have to try the plate, my wife had the lengua en salsa Verde very tasty as well. Get yourself a cafe de olla. This place will not disappoint you. There are many more dishes we will be trying in the near future. The server and Doña Irma make you feel very welcome, they do a great job. read more

Found this spot near our new home and am pleasantly surprised! Cute neighborhood. Great flavors on the al pastor, barbacoa, and steak. Meat wasn't dry. Salsa was full of flavor and the to go waitress was great in suggestions without asking and anticipating our needs by asking spice preference for the salsas. Only sad part about the tacos for me was they could've used some time on a skillet because they were kind of falling apart and missing some char, but it may have been the 15 min drive home. It's worth a try to dine in! read more

This is a family restaurant that makes you feel like a member of their family. The special coffee was amazing. We were given a beautiful cup of soup to start rather than chips & salsa reflecting family tradition. I'm going to start with the Barbacoa which is I've tasted inside or out of Mexico. We had tacos and a preparation i had never had and can't remember the name bur it was similar to a soft tortilla, yummy Lastly, the service reflects family pride and that you are a special guest. I will be back and with friends read more

We always find ourselves coming back here. The food is authentic, tastes like home, and honestly everything we've tried on the menu has been solid every time. It's just one of those places you can count on for great food and even better service! read more

La Cocina De Irma - Chilabirrias with chipotle sauce and sunny side up eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My wife and I were so impressed with this place. The waiter (Irma's son) was great explaining the menu and options. We tried a few things and couldn't decide which was our favorite. The food went great with the various housemade salsas. Highly recommended. read more

Exceptional dining experience with delicious food, beautiful presentation, and attentive service. Every detail felt carefully considered, creating a memorable meal that exceeded expectations and is worth recommending to everyone visiting here. read more

The service here is very good, Miguel, the waiter made us feel like family. The food was delicious I rate it a 10 out of 10. I highly recommend this place. read more

Located in the little village area of Chicago you will find a cute little spot with great Mexican food. The service is great , and you usually don't have to wait long for a table. They started us off with a chicken noodle soup which I like to pair with their peanut oil based salsa to add a nice kick . We ordered the barbacoa meal that comes with a side of rice , birria and al pastor tacos which were all so delicious . The mango habanero salsa pairs great with everything especially their al pastor tacos. 10/10! Next time you are around the area give them a try, you won't regret it! read more

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Was the best service I've received in a while. Food was always hot and made with love, some of the best chilaquiles in the city. The cafe de olla is a must especially with the ambiance of the restaurant feels so cozy. read more

I had the quesabirria and it was very delicious, all the food tastes homemade! The service was amazing, our server Miguel was high energy and kind! The decor is cute and the music is great! read more

Once again , amazing food amazing service. They always have some sort of free soup . They are always the bomb. I 100% think everyone should try pastor tacos and barbacoa tacos read more

La Cocina De Irma - a heart shaped pastry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First time eating here and the food was great . Friendly staff wait time was minimal food came out pretty quick. I had a menudo and i deff recommend especially with this cold weather. 10/10 recommended this little spot read more

This is honestly some of the best food I've eaten in Chicago. Miguel was super welcoming, kind, and cool. He mentioned how it was his mom's spot & he is carrying on the business and I have to say he's doing a great job. It was a cute spot, amazing food, and good people. Doesn't get better than that! read more

Muy Bonito lugar. Exelente servicio. Comí carne en su jugo y un cafe de olla, riquisimos. El lugar està muy limpio y al terminar mi comida la señora Irma me dio un postre. Un flan.... Onestamente el mejor postre que he probado... Gracias, muchas muchas gracias... read more

Great food, salsas, and tortillas, reminds me of home all around. Service was great too, Would definitely recommend

Visiting from Colorado and found this cute little corner where we found "Su familia es mi familia." Awh. . .Madre Irma even came out of her kitchen area to give all 6 of us a hug as we were leaving. Needless to say lunch tasted "delish" (guacamole, HOT fried chips, quesabirria tacos & gorditas) along with the hibiscus drinks!! It was an endearing lunchtime event with great food and service. read more

Great food! We stopped in after shopping on 26th street and the place was busy but everyone was super attentive. Food came out quickly and all of it was delicious! It is a family business who seems to really care about their customers! Even hooked us up with some homemade cheesecake! Anytime we are in the area again, we would definitely stop in! read more

Great service and great food can't go wrong with this choice at all, great home environment as well. Would recommend to anyone. COME TRY!

I love the food !!! Food really good !!!! Go there and get food !!! Food was good and the service was very great

I went for a Cafe de Olla and a beef stew, and it was delicious. The service was great, and I am coming back. I highly recommend this place. read more

Located in the little village area of Chicago you will find a cute little spot with great Mexican food. The service is great , and you usually don't have to wait long for a table. They started us off with a chicken noodle soup which I like to pair with their peanut oil based salsa to add a nice kick . We ordered the barbacoa meal that comes with a side of rice , birria and al pastor tacos which were all so delicious . The mango habanero salsa pairs great with everything especially their al pastor tacos. 10/10! Next time you are around the area give them a try, you won't regret it! read more

La Cocina De Irma - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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819 / 5.000 I give this restaurant 5 stars... a few days ago a friend and I went to have breakfast, the truth is that from the moment we walked in I liked the very friendly treatment of Mrs. Irma, that's what she told me her name was, she's very friendly and has a very good personality as well as a very clean and professional appearance, they greeted us with a soup that tasted like the one my "grandmother" made, that's how I describe it..., the food was very tasty, and the guy who was cooking brought out the food very quickly and everything was piping hot, from the tortillas to the rice everything was perfect, the guy who was cooking is a tall white guy with glasses, I liked that he always had gloves on and looked very clean in his person and was handsome... : ) "you have to go try that delicious food"... I will return every time I'm in Chicago, I will definitely do so. read more

awesome food and awesome service in a cute, cozy environment. the food was good and very homemade. they give you some sopita to try while u order and there's a big thingy of chili oil in the middle of the table. if i had less decorum perhaps i'd take it home... jk. dont do that y'all!! Our server's name was Miguel and he was super welcoming. I definitely recommend for everyone to come give it a try! read more

The food here is good. Very nice workers and owner. Overall a nice place to go have breakfast or lunch not plain looking at all inside. Like most places in the neighborhood. I recommend. read more

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took my buddy here for breakfast after his bachelor party, and it was the perfect spot. delicious food and mexican coffee, with very friendly staff and a cozy interior. read more

Buen servicio y muy buena comida. Se los recomiendo. Las enchiladas rojas de pollo, costillas de puerco en salsa verde y el menudo están deliciosos read more