La Cocina De Mama
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About
La Cocina De Mama — Oak Lawn food anchored by the Customer Service. The flavors are genuine, nothing diluted. Friendly without hovering.
Experience Breakdown
Plus Size in Chicago
116 reviews
“For the appetizer, we tried the shrimp which were stuffed with chihuahua cheese and wrapped in bacon with a chipotle aioli”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Clean record
No recurring complaints found across reviews.
Specialties
- Customer Service
Location
5721 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
What 1,115+ diners say about La Cocina De Mama
“Love the food ! Waitress was super attentive and nice , so pretty inside 10/10 micheladas are deli”
jesus bravo
Jan 2026
“Dalia provided outstanding service—attentive, kind, and genuinely welcoming.”
Dalia provided outstanding service—attentive, kind, and genuinely welcoming. The host was just as wonderful. The food and horchata were incredible, and the fresh chips were a perfect touch. The entire staff was friendly and professional. 100/10 experience—we’ll absolutely be returning! We got chilaques verdes and the la cocina de mama burrito the meat was tender and seasoned to perfection!
Esmeralda Reid
Jan 2026
“Just had lunch here and the food was fantastic.”
Just had lunch here and the food was fantastic! Very authentic with great taste. Even the chips and salsa were good! Their specialty dish (Platillo la cocina de mama) was absolutely delicious with just enough spiciness.
Dave N.
Jan 2026
“Great food, great service, and authentic flavors.”
Great food, great service, and authentic flavors! Everything was fresh and delicious, with generous portions and fair prices. Definitely a place I’d come back to and recommend.
leslie mosso
Jan 2026
“The food was really good.”
The food was really good. I loved the service and it was not crowed.
LM
Dec 2025
“Love this place! Literally there every Tuesday. Just went on a Saturday! They have happy hour every...”
Love this place! Literally there every Tuesday. Just went on a Saturday! They have happy hour every day from 10:30am-4pm for drinks! Even food happy hour but it’s to 3:30. Drinks are good! Food is Authentic! Guacamole is to die for! I love it! Presentations are everything and they got it! It’s a new Restaurant. Servers are nice, food is great, I hope it doesn’t change with time.
AstonishingGift Events
Nov 2025
“My coworkers introduced me to this nice restaurant.”
My coworkers introduced me to this nice restaurant. The atmosphere was nice, friendly staff, and the food was great. They have a large menu I need to work through 💯. My only gripe is people with obvious body odor being allowed in which disturbs other patrons (smelling like weed).
T Williams
Nov 2025
“Christian is a very attentive server.”
Christian is a very attentive server. Mar y Tierra was delicious with marinated skirt steak and shrimp stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon and covered with chipotle aioli sauce. The carne asada tacos were very tasty .
Kimberly Churchill
Nov 2025
“If you want to try an autentic moma home made you should try this La cocina de mama and 100% sure...”
If you want to try an autentic moma home made you should try this La cocina de mama and 100% sure you will be not disappointed. All plates are super, the crew member awesome they trattoria you as part of your family.
George Nunez
Oct 2025
“It was my very first time eating here, I went with my friend to celebrate my birthday.”
It was my very first time eating here, I went with my friend to celebrate my birthday. The mango margarita was amazing, I had it without alcohol. Their enchiladas rojas were amazing super good not spicy at all, guacamole was a bit salty but overall super good. Their pico de gallo or salsa and chips were perfect! Their customer service was amazing. The restaurant super clean, the tables clean and neat. Nice decor, their birthday dessert super delicious! Plenty of parking. The wait time was about 10- 15 minutes. I would definitely come back.
Ana
Sep 2025
“Perfect dinner! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The staff went...”
Perfect dinner! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The staff went above and beyond—attentive without being overbearing, and so genuinely kind. Christian was amazing, always around and there if you needed anything. Now, the food was absolutely outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. You can tell the chef puts so much passion into the menu, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. My personal favorite was the homemade chipotle sauce that they put on the fries, perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection! This is the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, La Cocina De Mama truly delivers an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend!
Alexxis Lux
Sep 2025
“Great food, great service, and Amazing drinks.”
Great food, great service, and Amazing drinks. This place elevates your experience with their hospitality and warm welcome. This is a place for good authentic food, packed with flavor.
Adolph Harris
Sep 2025
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