La Cocina De Don Ramón
Dulce Munoz · 58 Google reviewsLa Cocina De Don Ramón — among the best food in Portage Park. The flavors don't apologize for being bold. You're greeted like a regular, even the first time. Jane Kim: "The guacamole is also a must-try, fresh, creamy, and perfectly seasoned" [$$]
What 245 diners keep saying
What 245 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Family friendly restaurant with amazing service, welcoming environment, and excellent food. I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner who was very friendly and eager to ensure everything was perfect. I ordered an Al pastor Gordita along with a ribeye taco (lomo) and agua de horchata. Strawberry and vanilla churros were hot and freshly made to order. I will definitely be returning soon.”
“Great birria tacos to begin with! I love the environment so clean and the food so flavorful..”
“The food was absolutely delicious! Came out so hot & fresh, and tasted fantastic! Service was a delight, everyone was friendly and helpful. My wife and I will happily visit again”
“Great food and great service. We ordered the Elotes (amazing and delicious), chicken burrito and enchiladas. We also ordered an Horchata to go and loved it :) definitely coming back here to try more!!”
“An absolute gem of an establishment. The owner's are really attentive to the customers and very welcoming. We took a group of 8 and felt like part of the family. Thank you for making our mother's day meal a great memory. See you soon Vicente! 🫡✨️🏜🌇🏔”
“My experience was incredible. They greeted me with chips and salsas. I ordered horchata and beef broth in its own juices—spicy but well-seasoned. Amazing service. I'll be back!”
“The best Mexican food I've had in years! Three of us for dinner and we all loved everything. Chicken mole, chicken jalisco and steak chimichanga, guacamole, diet coke and the best coconut flan I've ever had, prices very reasonable and the place was immaculate, husband said even the men's room was exceptional clean. I will be back and soon and I 100% recommend that you try it.”
“Excellent food and super friendly service! Will definitely be coming back!”
“Hospitality on 100! Vicente was kind, warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in the door. He took his time to answer questions , describe the menu items we were interested in, and he even made an effort to offer different salsas for us to try based on our preferences. Vicente not only offered this kindness to us , but every single person that walked in the door. The vibe seems very neighborly, he has regulars walking in that he knew by name and it felt like being in a real local spot. The food was BOMB! 10/10 recommend if you’re looking for a small business to support and for good customer service.”
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