La Cocina

Name: La Cocina
Address: 45 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, Chicago, IL, 60606.0, US
Telephone: +1 312-346-1638
Price range: $
Rating: 4.1

Mexican

Chicago, IL·Downtown & River North

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About

La Cocina — a mexican spot in Loop. The flavors are genuine, nothing diluted. "Spicy sauce is spicy so I’d recommend on side unless you’re really a fan of spice" — Alex Owen

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

3.1

👥Service

2.8

✨Ambiance

2.7

💬Sentiment

2.7

Nick P

221 reviews

Highlights

Quick BiteGreat ValueFast ServiceFamily Run

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavors

Some noted

Ordered the Flautas and the meat was overcooked. Also the gorditas are super greasy , they fry them.
— Jose Rochel

Ummmm, I won't go back. Unsure if it's downtown, the price, or the day but the food was expensive, overcooked, not fresh.
— Jay N

This was my favorite Taco place in Downtown Chicago. Today I just visited and ordered my usual fish taco dinner.
— Ree The GemInYaEye

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Location

45 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606

What 305+ diners say about La Cocina

It is Tuesday, so you know what that means, tacos! This La Cocina is near Washington and Wells underneath the El. Sort of the less trendy area on Wells but you can find a few gems here and this is one of them! It was my first time to this location. The food is great and on par with the La Cocina location on Lake that is nearby. I had the taco dinner that inclueldes three tacos. I did one of each: El pastor, steak, and chicken. The dinner includes Refried beans and rice. The El Pastor was really, really good and my favorite, the steak was solid too. Chicken was good quality and most mild flavor. I was trying to figure out last week how this location differs from the location on Lake. This location has more of a diner feel, and the location on Lake is more of a restaurant feel.

“Love this place, have missed it since they move from Jackson.”

Love this place, have missed it since they move from Jackson. Quick service, good food, and complimentary chips and salsa. Friendly staff always playing dance music - techno tacos.

c l

Dec 2018

“This is my 3rd time having La Cocina.”

This is my 3rd time having La Cocina. My 3rd visit I got the chicken tamale plate. Hair in my tamale and the picture attached is exactly how my food looked when I opened it. Tamale open and u can see I didn’t waste anything in my platter. Done.

Ashley Agee

Dec 2023

“I would expect better quality for a place as busy as this.”

I would expect better quality for a place as busy as this. My torta bread was stale and I was lucky to get the tiny 3 pieces of tomatoes and random slice of jalapeño that was on it. Also the steak was poorly cut with odd large chunks with fat that I couldn't chew and had to spit out.

Denice Dnice

Jun 2019

“This place is my friend's favorite, and she was in the mood so we went - what a disappointment.”

This place is my friend's favorite, and she was in the mood so we went - what a disappointment. I just wanted a quesadilla, but all I could taste was char. The tortilla was so burnt it might as well have been charcoal flavored. My friend said hers had this weird oily flavor and she ended up scraping the toppings off and using the chips that were on the table as a substitute. The price does NOT equate the quality. I'll be going to taco fresco instead.

Erin RavenSkye

Mar 2018

“Not good AT ALL! Super disappointed. Two orders definitely not worth the price of $33.41.it was...”

Not good AT ALL! Super disappointed. Two orders definitely not worth the price of $33.41.it was very spicy. Don’t go off the menu prices on the site per Mr. Cashier which he claimed he had no control over on his website, bunch of nonsense. The price did not reflect was I charged. I don’t recommend this place.

Elle Chi

Jun 2025

“Paid $40 for this food that is clearly not home made and comes from cans.”

Paid $40 for this food that is clearly not home made and comes from cans. The "ground beef" gordita was filled with what tasted like canned chilli. The tamal was super dry and came apart. The tortillas were clearly store bought and was falling apart. I couldn't even eat the chorizo and egg because it tasted so bad. They used too much chorizo AND there was egg shells in it. Canned beans were ok and the breakfast torta was ok too since it was just ham and egg.

A.E S

Dec 2024

“I ordered the chicken quesadillas today and they are very tasty and filling.”

I ordered the chicken quesadillas today and they are very tasty and filling. Service is quick and compared to the competition around, the portion size is good. Would recommend for a nice breakfast burrito, taco or quesadilla.

Unseen4ce

Jul 2025

“I always get the steak and chicken Fajitas.”

I always get the steak and chicken Fajitas. Delicious. My order is always correct also, which I special order every time. Love this place.

Timothy Gervais

Jul 2024

“Wife and I came in for breakfast this morning.”

Wife and I came in for breakfast this morning. It’s casual. We had the huevos rancheros and a breakfast burrito. Spicy sauce is spicy so I’d recommend on side unless you’re really a fan of spice. Portions were huge but delicious. Service was prompt and kind. Definitely worth a visit.

Alex Owen

Sep 2023

“I love this restaurant.”

I love this restaurant. It gives me a familial childhood vibe and reminds me of when my parents ran a Mexican restaurant. The fish tacos are delicious and their salsas are so good! Must try! The staff is super friendly too :)