We did a quick call in carry out order of tacos, and frankly, absolutely worth it. We got a handful of tacos, chicken, beef, and avocado, and they were wrapped well for takeout as oftentimes tacos fall apart. With the double tortilla, they held up till home and were promptly gobbled up. I loved the easy flavor, and they didn't skimp on stuffing. The salsas as well were quite tasty and I'm glad we were able to have those as well. Great little spot for a quick Taco craving! read more

Stopped in for lunch and there was plenty of seating. The guacamole was great; tacos were good. I tried both steak and al pastor- both were good. The service was great as our waitress was very attentive. read more

La Cocina Jalisciense - Mexican Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

La Cocina Jalisciense is located in a small shopping center at a busy intersection, 95th and Kedzie, in Evergreen Park. I've driven by for years and decided to add it to this year's goal of sitting down in the establishment and checking out the menu. The menu has the typical affairs: tacos, taquitos, tortas, tostada, fajitas, quesadillas, etc. Both the hubby and I set our eyes on the steak taco dinner. I'm glad we made that choice, as I knew if they made a great steak taco, the rest of the food would be good too. I wasn't disappointed. The steak was perfectly seasoned as well as the rice and refried beans. I've visited some restaurants where the rice is mushy. No, at Jalisciense, the rice was perfectly fluffy and the refried beans had a nice flavor - good for dipping the chips. Speaking of chips, those were fried fresh with a nice tomatillo and spicy salsa. I'll definitely make a trip again to this restaurant and try out the rest of the menu. read more

La Cocina Jalisciense - Steak tacos with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

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We decided to try something new when our favorite breakfast spot was an hour wait. La Cocina Jalisciense was pretty good. They didn't have too many options for pescatarians but I ordered 3 shrimp tacos and my bf ordered a shrimp burrito. I like that they have give you the choice of grilled or fried shrimp. The flavor was tasty. Nothing over the top. The drinks were really tasty, I only needed one since it was so large. The service was nice. We were greeted right away and checked on frequently. The ambiance was colorful. They had Christmas decorations and Mexican flair. They also have an cute little integrated bar/to go area. read more

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I have been here before over 2years ago, decided to try it again today. I got the steak taco dinner and 2 pork tacos, I was very disappointed the pork taco my husband said they were not tasty at all. We couldn't enjoy the food cause it was too cold to enjoy it. Very disappointed . read more

This is my favorite place to get tacos on the south side. It is casual, and always consistent with great service and even better prices. And the owner is SO nice with great energy. Getting tamales on the weekend is always a treat, as well. read more

La Cocina Jalisciense - Tacos al pastor, Esquites - Mexican Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

This is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant. Customer service is fast and friendly. The menu has everything I could possibly want from an authentic Mexican restaurant. Every item I have ever ordered from this restaurant has been delicious. I love how they put fresh avocado slices on the burritos! Also both the rec sauce and green sauce are delicious. read more

Come here from time to time a decent spot, but the steak dinner was okay just the meat taste too burnt couldn't really enjoy it. read more

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Food is over priced Would expect better quality meat Food is below average for the price Not worth it read more

Found this hidden gem and I will definitely be returning. First thing that caught my eye was how clean this place was, and they also offer outdoor seating which is nice. It's self seating, & staff is very welcoming. There's a variety of food options, and they have a pretty nice selection of alcoholic beverages if that's your style. They also offer authentic drinks too. Unto the food!!! I tried the Birria dinner and let me tell you, this was bomb!!! I've tried Birria before, but I love how this was plated & served. The meat, sauce, and flavor was everything & I'm not being dramatic. The meat was tender, and juicy and the red sauce added a extra hint heat which was nice. This was the best Birria I had, and added with the extra seasonings was yummy! Overall I had a great experience, and would recommend anyone to try. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and tried the Birria Dinner. They have nice dining area, a little stuffy warm for my liking but still nice. The waitress was very helpful with recommendations when I was stuck between getting something I know is hard to mess up or something I haven't had in a while. They serve chips and salsa while you wait as well. The Birria had good taste, the rice and beans could've used a little more love aka flavoring. The corn tortillas were also a little bland but the Birria saved the day. Overall a nice place if you're from the area for a quick bite, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get here. read more

La Cocina Jalisciense - Birria Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

I can't stop going to this place for lunch. I recently took my friend and it exceeded her expectations as well. I always seem to get a steak taco with whatever I'm eating and the meat is always season very well. read more

After a busy Sunday of running errands I couldn't resist the urge to get something to eat, tacos are always a quick go to food. I pulled into the parking lot and noticed the indoor and outdoor seating options. I chose to eat inside but it didn't disappoint. There was lots of seating and beautiful music playing to compliment the ambiance. My party and I started the meal with shake and mango Margarita. We tired the cheese tamale with the green sauce for added flavor and it was delicious both ways. The barria and chicken tacos were very tasty and extremely flavorful. I was so happy the chicken wasn't dry!!!! The Keylime strawberry parfait were the happiest ending to such a beautiful meal. Special shout out to Maritsa our server for taking care of all of the table needs, THANK YOU read more

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The nachos were like some people, nice to look at but cold inside and no substance. I like my nachos hot and messy. These nachos were too clean. read more

La Cocina Jalisciense - Big ol nachos supreme. - Mexican Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

I love their steak flautas and the customer service is always pleasant. I've ordered online and dined in and the service is always swift.

Has become one of our favorite go-to restaurants. Food is fresh and delicious, and the prices are reasonable. Servers are always friendly and attentive. read more

The food is amazing and I love they have my favorite, carnitas. The margaritas are the best around and hand made.

This place looks really low key when you walk in, but the food is pretty awesome! We came on a Tuesday afternoon. We ordered two lime margaritas which were fire! Tasted pretty fresh and not syrupy like they can be at some places. I had the chicken enchiladas with mole and my husband had carne asada tacos. Both meals came either rice and beans. We will definitely be back! read more

La Cocina Jalisciense - Partially eaten chicken enchiladas with mole - Mexican Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois

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Updating my review: we ordered takeout from here to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day. This is hands down my favorite taco place here in the suburbs so far. They serve up some authentic Mexican cuisine, literally the bomb dot com. This time I stick with what I liked from last time, I had 1 carnita taco, 2 fish tacos and 1 shrimp taco all with onions and cilantro.. I love how they labeled it for me, and I honestly wish I ordered more carnitas (I now know for next time) -- this meat tasted like it was slow roasted and it was super tender and juicy. As for the shrimp and the fish tacos they deep fry it, and it's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's definitely different than what I'm used to. I wish they had more of an online presence, like the ability to order takeout and delivery from here would be a game changer. Their chips are also super crispy and fresh, even when ordering takeout. Another thing I wish they did was wrap the tacos with aluminum foil outside of the wax paper. I love that they're close by, they have a small parking lot with free parking outside the restaurant, and it's definitely one of those hole in the wall type spots that gets you right. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area looking for authentic Mexican food in the south suburbs of Chicago. They also accept cards as well, which is convenient. Some taco places are cash only. read more

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A very good intimate spot for lunch or dinner with great drinks and excellent service. Very Attentive, nice ambience and they know how to treat the customers...10 stars read more

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Taco's are great. Try them with Birria. They are tender, juicy and reminds you of your mother's beef roast. The Sopas are the bomb. The dinners are very plentiful and beans and rice are also fabulous. BTW the margaritas are pretty good too! Highly recommend but come early as the only problem is parking. read more

I'm such a big proponent of great food and customer service! La Cocina Jalisciense has both! The young lady who was taking our order was extremely patient! She didn't rush my husband as he took forever to order. She worked with him and made sure he was able to get what he truly wanted. When we received our food it was hot and delicious! Patronize La Cocina Jalisciense they care about their customers and their experience! read more

Great spot. Great service and authentic cuisine. Very fresh. My wife had great shrimp tacos and I had huarache for the first time. It was very good. The guac was great and our margaritas were for real. We will definitely return. read more

The food is amazing. The service was awesome. Love coming to this restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice as well. The staff is always so nice and friendly. read more

I have been coming here for a while. Never disappointed!! I always get chicken tacos and tamales on the weekend. They accept cash and card. They are fast and MAD friendly! read more

Food is amazing!!! I ordered steak tacos and flautas. The staff is so friendly. My new favorite Mexican restaurant.

I'm a creature of habit. When I find something that works for me you have my business. I love the tilapia fish dinner at this restaurant. It's my fave. My great niece likes the chicken tacos and strawberry shake. Staff is friendly and food is always cooked to order so it's served HOT. Restaurant is always clean. Margaritas are good too. read more

Yum! If you're in the mood for some Mexican food, try this place out. I can safely say this place has never let me or anybody I know down. I've always left satisfied. read more

Great food, great service. Owner and staff is always friendly and they make you feel welcome. It always seems like it's their pleasure to be of service. Lunch is always great and a Margarita after work makes the start to a great weekend ahead. I've yet to be disappointed when dining in or carry out. read more

I LOVE La Cocina!!! It's on my "Go 2" list of places. I always get a Beef Burrito and ALWAYS get the Elotes!! They make it perfect(.. in my humble opinion...) I have to try their tocos. Stretch out a little. read more

Came in with my grand daughter. Asked for them to fix my food because they brought me the wrong order. Someone (I don't know who) kicked us out after I politely asked for it to be fixed, not even taken off the bill. I was called a "cunt" by an African American gentleman that worked there as I left. Will never be going again, and potentially considering suing. Still left a tip because that's not how I was raised. Good grief! read more

Finally decided to try this place last week. We ordered the carne asada nachos and two huaraches, one with pastor and the other with birria. The salsas they serve with the chips lacked flavor. The asada meat on the nachos ended up being bland as well. When the huaraches were served, I was surprised to see that the birria meat did NOT have any sauce and of course, it was flavorless. It was like they had caldo de res meat and used it as birria meat. The pastor meat? DESABRIDA (bland). Will not give it another chance since every dish lacked flavor. read more

Authentic Mexican food with a smile. Good portions for the price and friendly staff.

My first time here and I am in love! The ambiance and the service is spectacular! Omg food is great!

Delicious Tacos and excellent customer service Continue to provide both and business will sky rocket! read more

Excellent Mexican food in the Beverly/Evergreen Park area! One of the few places you can get good Carnitas. Will be the go to for us for sure. Great friendly service, good prices, and most importantly great taste. read more

I tried for the 1st time a few months ago and have been coming back consistently. I never order chicken at Mexican restaurants because its always tough, but this place does chicken tacos right. Good staff and reasonable prices along with killer chicken tacos is what keeps me coming back. read more

Places really need to change and post their new hours. All the doors had 10pm posted and the OPEN sign was still on. Really was looking forward to a good meal. "I don't know when the hours changed" is the worst excuse read more

Best Mexican food on the Southside. Maybe Chicago. I always get the Steak Burrito and my wife the Huevo Rancheros. They do an excellent job.

Stopped in here for lunch, and glad I did. Place is bright, cozy, and clean. Staff is super friendly, always smiling and checking to see how things are going. Ordered the enchiladas verde con pollo. Perfect! Very flavorful. Jarritos are always a must, and so good. Table salsa and chips super tasty and a nice kick! Love that they are salty as well! Will definitely be back. read more

La Cocina Jalisciense - Enchiladas verde con pollo - Mexican Near Me - Evergreen Park, Illinois