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    La Cocina Jalisciense

    4.0 (169 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Brielle B.

    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.

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    Juliana S.

    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.

    Taylor H.

    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.

    Angelique H.

    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.

    Birria Dinner
    Rick M.

    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.

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    Tinisha B.

    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

    Big ol nachos supreme.
    Tim W.

    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.

    Partially eaten chicken enchiladas with mole
    Catherine M.

    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!

    Shrimp taco with onion and cilantro
    Shirley P.

    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.

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    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.

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

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

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

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

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    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.

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    Americanos

    3.7
    (193 reviews)
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    Happy hour specials
    Established in 2018

    My bestie and I came here for lunch Thursday afternoon, not too many people (but it was also 2pm)…read moreatmosphere was warming, awesome decor, they had football on tv, music was decent, waitress/bartender was AWESOME (shoutout Marisol) she took our order pretty quick, was friendly and welcoming. We got our appetizer, food and drinks quick. Everything was 10/10!!! Highly recommend Americanos . As far as time of day in my opinion according to my schedule that time of day would be best time to go if u want easy going vibe without the hustle and bustle

    Saturday night and the restaurant was less than half full. That should have been our first warning…read more They were out of two of the things we ordered but we were only told after the fact; the waiter wasn't knowledgeable of what was available on the menu. Then they brought half our table's food about 20 minutes before the rest. The worst part was when the waiter was rude to my son. My son, who is 7 years old and has special needs, was getting out of the booth to let his cousin out so he could go to the bathroom and suddenly the waiter came up to drop off the second half of food. I'm not sure why the waiter didn't go to the other side of the table where everyone was sitting rather than the side where three people were getting up, but my son accidentally bumped into the waiter. The waiter rudely said "don't touch me!". I stood up to move my son away from him and then helped the waiter distribute the plates. The waiter said he could do it but that was seemingly not true because not only was he rude but he tried to give us plates of food we already had received 20 minutes earlier. I told him we already had those orders and he was very confused. Really a terrible experience.

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