Taqueria Los Cocos

Honestly use to be my favorite place to eat.
Loved the Aracherra with breaded shrimp.
But on my most recent visit, my son asked to go to the restroom. While taking him, we saw a dead cockroach in the bathroom floor!
All I can say is gross!

Tried just about every taqueria and Mexican place within 10 miles of here, and this one is my least favorite. The night I went, I was the only person in the place and the guy working seemed irritated to tear himself away from the TV to take my order. The food was bland, it didn’t seem very fresh, and the salsas were watery and not hot enough. I won’t be back.

After seeing the review about their Chile Relleno Burrito I decided to try Los Cocos. Went in and it wasn’t available. I went back the next night, again not available. Was told «maybe tomorrow». What do you mean maybe? Don’t waste my time! Either make it available or take it off your menu!
So I got the steak burrito. Not good. A bit of tough «steak» bits and gristle, then over filled with rice, no beans that I could detect and disgusting wilted lettuce. It should be called a rice burrito, not a steak burrito. I expected the rice, beans, lettuce on the side.

The restaurant itself is small but very clean and welcoming. Our waitress was fast and polite at first but got forgetful towards the end. Our food was good and fresh, but nothing special. It didnt help that they were out of their salsa and my tacos had no cilantro because they were out!!! No fish ceviche either! The cecina tasted a little weird almost like the meat was bad. The burrito was really good and the tortas are great! I had the ribeye taco and even though it was tasty it would have been a lot better with some better taco salsas. The ones they had were watery and tasteless. Overall, I say its worth it to give a visit if you havent yet.

Really good food for a great prices.
Burritos are HUGE and enough to feed two. The staffs super friendly and the owner is always around and checking to make sure everything is ok. The updated dining room is nice, there is music and the TV always has something on to keep the kids occupied if you’re dining with your family. Take out is pretty quick and food hot and delicious! Their Homemade salsa for the Chips is so good! Ample parking now that the surrounding store fronts have closed. Bathroom is clean (very important). All and all always a good time!

Don’t let the «vintage» sign fool you. This place is great. Food was fantastic and prices are very economical.
Went with my dad today due to the reviews and we both enjoyed the food.
They also have daily weekday specials.
They weren’t the friendliest, but definitely not rude.
Bathroom could use some more attention.
I will definitely go back in the future if I am in the area.

Once you step inside, the ambiance is good and you may feel like you are in Mexico after a few margaritas! The waitress spoke little English, but the menu was in Spanish & in English and really just added to our dinner experience.
We enjoyed the authentic chicken and steak tacos. They were excellent and the chicken did not have red sauce in it like most Gringo Mexican restaurants. The kids loved the steak quesadillas. The chips were fresh made and arrived at our table hot. I’ll be back for a Cuban sandwich or breakfast another day for sure! The best part was we enjoyed dinner here for a family of 4 for less than $ 35, including tip!
I will add that our waitress was not the friendliest – 3 stars for service, but the food tasted fresh and the prices were great.

THAT… was a big ass burrito.

Dudes, I am so pumped we found this place. Shit was getting bleak in my world: I moved from a neighborhood in NYC that literally was rife with top-​notch comidas Mexicanas muy authenticas (or something) and everything I’d eaten Mex-​wise since moving to Chicagoland had been MEH at best.
M’lady found Taqueria Los Cocos and we finally got a chance to hit it this past weekend. Salsa was delicious and loaded with jalapeños. Chips were hearty and definitely homemade. Chile relleño burrito hit the mark. Guacamole was superb and fresh. M’lady’s veg sopes had a sweetness of yellow masa we hadn’t encountered before, perhaps we’d only really experienced white corn masa? Anyhoo, rice and beans were delicious, too, and service was fantastic.
Taqueria Los Cocos, you are my new best friend.

Excellent steak burrito, good quality meat and flavorful. Not a big fan of the salsa verde, usually my fave at mex taqueria, however the table side pico de gallo makes up for it. Yumm

Stopped in a couple times. I’ve lived in Algonquin for over 20 years, but now that I’m married and renting the house out (removed all the furniture) I’m actually trying other restaurants in the area! ;)
This one is a gem! Very nicely flavored foods and salsas, simple but comfortable décor, and friendly owners! Even being (at this time) solo in a small strip mall, it stands out as a colorful and welcoming place to eat.
I had been here before, but will review on only my last meal.
The service was good, and the complimentary chips /​pico were excellent. I ordered a bottle of Tamarindo Jarrito’s, which went well with my meal.
I tried a burrito, and opted for Chicken since it was something different for me. (Had tried steak and pastor in the past, and more normally) The meat was shredded, but still tasted moist and flavorful. A good portion size!
Red and Green salsas were both very good, with the red being in the ‘excellent’ category. Green was tasty, but more of a ‘mild’, which for me was just not fun enough. ;)
The pricing was good as well. The entire meal was just over $ 7, and well worth it!
When you’re driving down Route 25 and need a good meal, stop in and talk to Alan (or his mom, depending on the time of day) and enjoy a meal with smile.

I come here for the Taco’s and go to El Faro for the Burritos, they aren’t anything fancy, but they are darn good and VERY reasonably priced!

Great tacos! and sopes! Oh & sopes does not mean soup hahaha, I don’t know why but I was expecting chicken tortilla soup and it was totally not that, BUT it tasted so so so good. These are the simplest tasting really yummy tacos. Oh and they are only $ 1.80, holla.
The service here is attentive, respectful, and quick. Overall this is a great lunch or dinner sit down place.

The steak, pork and chicken tacos here are fantastic. I order with cilantro, onion, guac and salsa verde and they are to die for! They have a huge menu too, so that’s a plus if you want to delve in.

I went here with high hopes but came away highly disappointed. Had the steak burrito and it was the meat was dry. The chips and salsa were below average.
Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but with so many Mexican places choose from in the area I will probably not be back.

It has been a while since i had dined at this place but went back finally the other day. It was a Monday so they had the $ 5 burritos special. Ordered three of their burritos to take home and share. Things sure have changed. The burritos used to be huge. Not anymore! They still use the 14in tortillas but now they just decide to only leave them 40% full. Cut it in half and its just tortilla folds! It was actually pretty funny to look at.
I ordered a chile relleno, lengua, and choriso. I have to admit all three were very very tasty in every way but one. I actually found a plastic wrapper in the middle of one of them. Im not talking a tiny little piece either. It was like a sandwich bag!!! I have never found anything like that in my food in my entire life. So that was a little off putting… Would have gotten three stars maybe if they hold the plastic next time! But I wont be going back. Taste was good but don’t like their new empty burrito approach. Raise the price if you have to but dont ruin your rep.

Very rarely do I review places but this one deserves it. I work in Elgin so my usual go to Mexican place is el faros. Strayed in here after reading the reviews and was very happy I did. Place was clean, food was outstanding, and the bill was dirt cheap.
I ordered the burrito al pastor. It was giant! I posted a pic. Al pastor was delicious. Kind of sweet, hint of pineapple I think. The pico de gallo was the best I’ve had, no joke.
Total bill for enormous burrito and soda…$ 7.25. Lookout el faro there is a new sheriff in town. Well new in my book anyway

I’ve passed this place for 10 years and never tried the food. The place is rather unassuming. Thanks to Unilocal reviews, I tried this place today. I am kicking myself for not trying it sooner! It was excellent. Takes me back home to authentic Chicago taqueria’s. Surpasses my other review of another taqueria that was my go to place (hate to say).
The salsa (pico de gallo) is fresh & chunky. Guacamole is also freshly made and delicious. BEST al pastor (pork) taco (with onion & cilantro) I have had in a looooong time. Extremely flavorful. Burrito was very good as well, excellent flavor. Horchata was yummy. Tortilla chips seem to be made fresh as well.
As my litmus test was passed, I will definitely be back to try the mole and of course will be dreaming of the al pastor tacos till the next time.

Excellent steak burrito today (Monday special for less than $ 5)!
This certainly is not a place you would go to for ambience or a fine wine or strolling musicians. But in terms of the ratio of quality and taste to price it deserves 5 stars.
I had a side of refried beans: very good.
One in our party had a side of guacomole: delicious!
The service is excellent.
It’s a small place with colorful décor and some cactuses in the east facing window facing Hwy. 25.

Occasionally I grab a quick lunch here as this restaurant is very close to my office. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this place delivers the goods.
I almost always order the taco lunch special featuring three Mexican tacos … the real Mexican tacos with arrachera steak, onions, cilantro, green sauce, some refried beans and rice.
Another enormous hit with me is their chips and salsa. The salsa is homemade, pretty hot and very good.
Overall, their prices are a little on the high side in my opinion, but the food is good so I can overlook paying up for some decent Mexican grub.
Definitely worth the visit.