We just had an early lunch nearby when we passed by this restaurant, with a sign for natas. Natas! I love the Portuguese version of egg tarts much more than the Chinese version. There were 3 trays of natas available and I had to restrain myself from getting more than one for each of us. The crust was crunchy, and the egg custard was delicious, creamy with a hint of sweetness. We both gobbled it up at the counter before heading off to more culinary adventures. Note that the rotisserie chicken and sides looked great and smelled even better. read more

Coco Rico - Fresh and delicious nata with crispy, crunchy crust. - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I was really looking forward to getting some tasty Portugese chicken. After reading up on Yelp, I chose Coco Rico since it had good ratings and would be perfect for take out. Service was friendly and quick. Sadly the food failed. The spicy chicken was dry, especially the white meat. The fries were nicely seasoned and fresh fried. The creamy slaw was an oddly bright green, but tasty. I got a piece of Portugese sausage, mistake, meaty, but bland and dry. How do you make dry sausage? Pricing was reasonable, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

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I've only ever ordered the pastel de nata here, but given how many they have on display, they are definitely worth getting. The service is quick and easy, and they have a counter along the wall where you can sit or stand to enjoy your food. It's fairly quiet in the restaurant, but the music in the background adds to the vibe. I have been here before this visit just for a pastel de nata and I will definitely return again! read more

Coco Rico - interior - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Stopped here with a friend to pickup some of their famous Roasted Chicken. Smaller spot with counter service and High top tables. He recalls coming here before going out for a good and hearty meal on the cheap. We ordered a whole roasted chicken with a side of roasted potatoes and cole slaw. Chicken was seasoned and roasted perfectly and had a slight spicy kick to it. Sides were both excellent-especially since I'm not big on Cole Slaw and enjoyed it. They do have Poutine as well Roasted Pork and Portuguese Sausage. Also saw they offer the famous Pasteis de Nata for dessert -next time. Simple and reasonably priced. We will be back! read more

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Food tastes good. Bread is soft and taste like home. I would recommend the place. Funny fact: if you are to use the bathroom, the key is attached to a big spoon. Service is good. The Staff was nice and smiling. I like that! read more

We ordered through Ubereats. The potatoes were delicious and the stars of the meal, but it's never a good sign when the restaurant's staple isn't the standout. Chicken was dry and really needed some more seasoning or at least more salt. French fries were ok, salad was fine, macaroni salad was sad, noodles were over cooked and the dressing was too sweet for me. I was disappointed that they didn't include utensils for a family meal. Pasteis de nata were fine, too much vanilla. Overall, it was ok. read more

Coco Rico - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Came to Coco Rico when visiting Montreal 13 years ago and had to come back for the potatoes! This place is overlooked because it is next door to the popular Schwartz's Deli. However, don't sleep on it! There are a lot of chicken places in Montreal. I cannot say this is the best (just haven't tried that many in the area), but it is a very good one on the outskirts of Little Portugal. The roasted potatoes with the flavor of chicken drippings are excellent and a great alternative to the ubiquitous fries that usually come with Portuguese chicken. This chicken is roasted, not grilled and plenty tasty. I had mine with spicy sauce which was just mildly spicy. Lastly, the natas here are quite good - they certainly remind me of those in Portugal with a very flaky crust and good egg filling. Service is counter service - easy and quick enough. Order in French or English - either is fine. You will get your meal quickly and for a very fair price. They even have a nice terrace to sit and eat next to the building. For me, a solid four star quick meal that is easy on the wallet. read more

Coco Rico - Storefront - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The food is absolutely terrible! The worst roast chicken and egg tarts I've ever had in my life! Even the chicken legs were dry and flavorless. The egg tarts were just looked like normal egg tarts but actually had insanely sweet custard in it. We wanted to eat there but was told "you can't eat in if bought the whole chicken instead of the 1/2 chicken ". We were not told of the rule in advance and it just didn't make sense???? I suspect this is an act of racism as my friends are of asian descent. A word of advice, don't ever go to this place! read more

Coco Rico - Roast chicken and egg tart - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This is a counter-serve restaurant with limited indoor counter seating with stools, and a small terrasse for outdoor dining during the warmer months. I really enjoyed the terrasse here because of all the painted street art on the neighbouring buildings. *Chicken: We ordered a half chicken to go. It came in a bag and wasn't cut up, so you have to be adventurous and be okay using your hands. It was SO JUICY, and the marinade was just right, not overly salty, and not lacking in flavor. *Pork poutine: So this poutine is topped not with pulled pork / BBQ pork, but it seemed more like marinated roast pork. It made for a nicely balanced take on poutine, to contrast with the salty gravy and squeaky cheese curds. *Pastel de nata: These come out at a nice temperature, straight from the warmer. The pastry puff crust is thick yet light and crumbly at the same time. The custard is really well balanced, not overly sweet or heavy, and made the tart really easy to eat. Keep in mind there's a small discount if you order six. I haven't eaten at any of Montreal's other Portuguese rotisserie chicken places but I can say that Coco Rico definitely hits right. read more

Coco Rico - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Pretty standard Peruvian chicken spot. They are one notch above as their chickens are cooked over charcoal.

I really enjoyed my last meal in Montreal this morning. The chicken was tender and the taste was just right. Not bland, not too flavorful. The Nata tastes very close to Nata Manteigaria, the one I had in Portugal. Nata is a must try! The lady at the cashier is the nicest. Will definitely come back here! read more

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Zero stars.I ordered roast potatoes and chicken sandwich.What I got ended my loving the food from here.My whole order came "COLD" and the chicken sandwich was slyly filled with "BOILED CHICKEN SKIN" instead of chicken meat Boiled chicken skin is disgusting I got sick. Really "CHEAP" service by this restaurant.I was a loyal patron now "NO MORE".!!! At this restaurant order with extreme caution and prejudice! read more

Coco Rico - 1 Boiled chicken fat...YUCH - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This place has the best Montreal has to offer imo. I kept coming back for the chicken rotisserie trio sandwich. The nata for dessert is a must. Get one or 6. The sides, it's different than I'm used to... several choices of coleslaw... which I didn't ever want any. But the roasted potatoes were crispy and amazing. I'm going to east here again should I ever return. read more

Love, love, love this place. We came here as college kids and return every time we're in Montreal visiting our kids now in college. The food is delicious, the staff always friendly. This is an unpretentious counter spot; the spot light is on the food, not the seating. Don't miss the pastel de nata. read more

Cute place to grab a quick bite! Friendly staff and quick service. I really enjoyed the potatoes, it was garlicky, flavorful, and hearty. The poutine was a poutine and I didn't think it was anything special. We also got the chicken sandwich which I found a little too dry - I think it would be really good with extra sauce! read more

Coco Rico - Egg tart - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This was one of our favorite finds in Montreal - while we were waiting in line for Schwartz's too! We saw asign and a few folks walk out with the custard tarts boxes and decided to venture in after chowing down on our brisket sandwiches next door. Because, ya know, the best way to cure a food coma from meats and fries is to eat dessert. The service was fast and very friendly and the tarts superb. They are fluffier than Ma Poule's and have a crisper crust and thicker filling. I always prefer a fluffier and thicker custard because that's the best part (at least for me) so this was the perfect tart for me. We went back and got a 6 pack for $13.50 which came in a nice vertcial cannister. Definitely stop by if you are in the area for the tarts! read more

Everyone has their favourite places in town for Portuguese chicken. We decided to give Coco Rico a shot after picking up some groceries. It's next door to Schwartz's. The menu is up behind the counter: roasted potato, roasted chicken, pork ribs, chicken wings, sandwiches, super plate specials and combos. - Spicy half chicken ($6.29) - we were making dinner at home so we grabbed half a chicken as our protein. Wasn't spicy at all but it sure was greasy. Meat was dry and overcooked. Sadly, this wasn't close to real Portuguese chicken. - 2x Natas ($1.50 each) - always need to try the natas. These weren't flaky or creamy. Instead, it was almost too sweet. Not up to par. Don't get how this place is so highly rated. Put the extra effort in and walk/BIXI to the other Portuguese places on rue Rachel. You'll be much more satisfied. read more

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best chicken sandwiches evaaaaaa. very nolstalgic about this place. guy working there accidentally let me skip the line which was great. vibe is always very friendly but like does it even matter because all I can think about when I'm there is gimme sandwich. I think mat liked it but honestly it doesn't matter because we will be returning no matter what. coco rico is my love language. coco rico is love. coco rico is life. epic. wow. -paloma read more

Great chicken! Rotisserie, perfectly cooked, that and potatoes or fries, with some side salads is what they do, and they do it well. Right next to Swartz's deli with their line out the door. Sure Swartz is a Montreal spot, but I pick coco chicken every time. Perfectly seasoned. They rotisserie their chicken over the potatoes, so can't recommend to roasted potatoes enough. Fast, efficient and polite staff keep the line moving. read more

Coco Rico - Half chicken with roasted potatoes - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Stopped in to try their egg tarts on a whim. Got 4 for my family to try, they were spectacular! Ended up walking 10 minutes back to get 6 more. Highly recommend a visit for the egg tarts!! read more

This hole in the wall right next to the famous smoked meat shop is a sleeper hit. We were in a heavily Portuguese neighborhood so why not try the food? Order at the counter, collect your food, and park yourself at a table i side or outside. They have meat options like ribs, slow roasted pork, and roasted chicken. They may have had sandwiches too, don't remember. The side choices are. A bit limited. They have cole slaw, roasted potatoes, and salad (you choose which kind, here they have variety). They roast their potatoes underneath the chicken so they are basted with the chicken drippings, which makes for a flavor explosion, even for non potato fanatics, like myself. We opted for a family combo. Note the take out price is lower than the dine in price. You are offered mild or spicy sauce to eat your meal with. I recommend you take some! The chicken was succulent and the food reminds me of the latino food cafeterias back home with the roasted chicken. They also have a traditional Portuguese dessert called pastel de nata. It's kind of like a crustless mini custard. I was not expecting too much from it, because custards don't excite me, and it was not much to look at, but damnnnn, I had to hold back from buying more to take home. Exquisite! read more

1 Flew Over the Coco's Nest. In the heart of The Plateau, Coco Rico is another great Portuguese chicken joint. Parking is not happening. Service was helpful & Jacky loves it when the staff recommends their best. On the menu: Jacky had the "Rotisserary" chicken with fries & a pork sandwich. The chicken had a crispy outside & an oh so juicy inside! The pork was moist & the fries had a nice crunch & kick to them. It was all delish! Price is good; there's some bang for that cluck! The decor is dated but Jacky don't care & nor should you. Just go and ask for the bird. Follow @JackyEatsMTL read more

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Every time we drive by st laurent it's always late after 10 pm and we always miss their opening hours by a mere 5-10 min lol however last night We got lucky and managed to leave dtown earlier!! Yaaay !!! We decided to stop by before our way back home and pick up dinner for the house. We went with their Family Pack for 24.99$ It's a pretty great deal .. we got the full Portuguese Chicken came with a large salad , a large bag of fries when I say large it wasn't a small tiny Mcdonalds large it was a huge Mega xtra large ... and Portuguese tarts for Dessert Service was awesome and pleasant we ordered and it was fresh and ready in 5min tops It was a huge line up but it moves insanely quick. The food: ok the chicken was not The best but it was super inexpensive and I definitely had to give it a try.. It wasn't the best Portuguese chicken I've had quite a bit dry but still good. The fries came in a massive bag a lil bitter to my liking but still smelled amazing and fresh! Salad was fresh but not much inside just mixed green lettuce and carrot julienne slices. Overall, if you're looking to fill your belly up quickly and you're on a budget this place is definitely worth to check out as we had a feast and still have some leftovers ... I definitely recommend this place ! read more

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chickennnnnnnn. I ordered the sandwhich trio and it was delicious. Juicy and flavourful chicken. I was a newbie to this place so I didn't realize you could customize the sandwich, it was still really good! Potatoes were ok and the macaroni salad was great! I love the way this place smells when you walk through the door. ughguhgu so heavenly. Get you order to go because you can eat outside when it's pretty and warm. read more

Coco Rico - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We we're actually going to the place next door and stumbled on this one! So glad we did! It was better than the other place we still got food at! The portions were very good and the food was very fresh! We got a 1/4 chicken and rib plate with potatoes and Mac salad. Delish! The one plate was enough to fill me and husband up! I do recommend the potatoes. You can get fries anywhere ! Try it out! There was a constant line but they moved through the people quickly. highly recommend for visitors if you want something different and good! read more

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This place is located just north of Schwartz's deli. If you don't want to wait in line you can just come here. I ordered the quarter chicken leg with roasted potatoes and macaroni salad. The quarter chicken was small. It had good flavor and wasn't overcooked. They use the rotatory method of cooking instead of charcoal here. The potatoes were a let down. The outside was hard and the inside soft. I had Portuguese small round potatoes at other place and it was so much better. read more

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After having been a bunch of times over the years, I really just want to raise them up to a five on five and specifically point out that for half a century their family has maintained such a high level of consistency - which really speaks to their legacy. With such challenging times these days, it may be even more important to recognize this and give them the praise deserved. If you are wondering if or what I ate, I had a classic chicken sandwich, with a vinegar pickle and some wings and all were exemplary. It's really amazing how every day, you can count on there offerings to be spot on. Keep up the good work and hopefully for a long time to come. Plus, hopefully there will be CFL football to watch after grabbing a bite there in the near future. Thanks again for caring that quality and value mean a lot. read more

Very good chicken sandwiches, super tasty and tender. Not dry... They give a crap ton of potatoes. Too much honestly.

We came here around 8:00pm for a quick dinner. I wanted the 1/4 chicken dinner with roasted potatoes. They didn't have dark meat so I settled for white meat. The chicken was good but this time it wasn't as good as I had it in the past. Maybe the chicken spent a bit too much time under the heat lamp. Although being a bit dry it was still good. The potatoes were good as always. read more

Coco Rico - Roast chicken and potatoes - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We were in the area and wanted to have a quick light lunch. Coco Rico fit the bill. there was no crazy line up like there is outside of Schwartz so this is a great alternative if you're starving and don't want to wait in line next door. We ordered at the counter the 1/4 Chicken combo for only $8.95. Since we were two they simply took half a chicken and cut it in half and give each one of us the quarter...one of us got the breast the other one of us got the leg. So we have a choice of their little round potatoes or french fries. The little potatoes are nicely seasoned and tasty. The fries are on the greasy or side. They offer a small salad alongside the chicken. You can request for extra sauce on your chicken and it comes in a small little plastic container. The chicken is not as flavorful as Portuguese chicken from Romados but is acceptable especially for the price. It's also not as well roasted but again is still ok. There's not that much room in the restaurant so you sit along the counter on the opposite wall. This is more a quick bite/takeout place then a sit down and dine place. read more

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Terrific sandwich, bomb potatoes, chicken on point, macaroni salad to die for. Man working counter immediately understood my need for spicy food and loaded 'er up good. Got a coke and I'd reccomend it. 5/5 A++= read more

The star of the show here is the Roasted Chicken.....The place is mostly a take out joint, but there is a counter where you can sit and enjoy your meal. Dozens of roasted chickens are always being cooked in their two large rotisserie machines and they look great.. We had a quarter plate with potatoes and salad....the meat was moist and well seasoned...tasty with a nice spicy kick to it....The potatoes were tender and not too salty... They also have ribs but everyone we saw was having the chicken...so we decided to give the poulet a try....it was a good choice ! read more

Coco Rico - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Perfect for late night eats, especially when you don't feel like waiting for Schwartz again lol. Very quick service, and everyone is super nice which makes it so pleasant :) the inside is not that clean but for the price, you can't complain... Got the chicken sandwich and poutine (new addition to the menu!)! the chicken was dry, but the poutine was great. Starchy cajun fries swimming in artery clogging gravy topped with chewy cheese gold. The nata (egg tart) was a little stale but delicious nevertheless! read more

Coco Rico - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Don't know why this place is so highly rated... Between my friends and I, I had a chance to try their chicken and pork. Both meats were dry - the chicken was definitely not authentic portuguese, and the pork chop must have been sitting on a stove all day because the bottom of it had been completely blackened and the whole thing was as dry as leather. It's a shame because the potatoes were some of the best I've had! read more

The chicken was tasteless and rather dry.... the pastel de nata are made of just flour, no eggs whatsoever... at least the customer service has improved read more

Coco Rico is an excellent joint for Portuguese Chicken and I am one of their loyal customers. Sadly, I was disappointed with my recent visit on May 09, 2021. We went there in the afternoon with an allowance of 4 customers inside the store due to COVID19. This is a good thing. While I was deciding on the order with my wife, there was another Caucasian couple at the cash. So, in total there were 4 people inside. Suddenly, a lady staff from behind the counter in a heavy French accent asked my wife to leave the store to accommodate a customer from outside. (THIS IS A PROBLEM). My wife stepped out and I finished the order in about 5-6 minutes and left the store. Canada has NO rules to separate couples inside the store as long as the customers are following the rules of COVID19. The manager should train their staff to focus on their customers inside the store and keep the process smooth just like other businesses. Most customers like to follow rules and they should not be harshly treated or kicked out from the store to get more customers. This is not business but a sense of insecurity. I have posted my reviews on other platforms and have got NO REPLY from Coco Rico's management as yet. Let us protect us from the impact of possible racism. I am a Food Enthusiast. Follow me on Instagram @abbiethegourmand. Thank you. read more

Omg omg! This place is amazingly good, like the chicken is so juicy and so delicious. The roasted potatoes balls are so yummy. This met my acceptations like seriously, I like there fries that taste like chips. There sandwich's are the bomb. And there sauce I love it. I highly recommend this place can't wait to try more. read more

After a great day of galavanting up and down St. Laurent, Coco Rico is a great place to end your day if you are on a fixed food budget. I see students and locals of all ages and ethnicity come here to feast on some good ol' poulet, so I must give this a try. I ended up sharing a rotisserie chicken with my girlfriend and a side. The chicken skin is thin, crispy and a piece of heaven in every bite. Lets just say someone can get hurt fighting over it. I almost poked my girlfriend for a piece. My mom is going to kill me, she raised her children not to fight over food and I have committed a cardinal sin. SORRY MOM!!! read more

Coco Rico - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I ordered a half chicken with potatoes and pasta salad. The chicken breast was somewhat dry, just like St-Hubert chicken. It was poorly flavored and the skin was completely dried out. The spicy sauce did not taste much of anything. The chicken leg was moist, a tad tastier than the breast. The potatoes were a bit sweet, and I didn't find its combination with the hot sauce very pleasant. The pasta salad was greasy and tasted too much mayonnaise. The 40¢ bread was really dried out and salty, at least Romados gives them for free. As for the natas (egg tarts), the pastry was soggy... so I wouldn't recommend buying them. If I gave Romados a 4/5, I'm going to have to rate this lower. read more

I happen to discover this place (thanks to Schwartz). As a tired customer standing in line I decided to risk it! but it turned out to be a rather decent discovery. Like this place because it's simple and to the point - Delicious chicken with some wicked hot sauce over it and some boiled and bbqed potates (cooked alongside with the chicken) on the side makes a very filling and delectable meal. The chicken is really tender and moist and just melts in your mouth. Doesn't have too much space to sit but honestly I'd keep my focus on the chicken and do with it :p Totally worth it! Staff are very friendly and warm. Price is cheap (1/2 chicken for 5.99 +Tx is a steal deal) They do serve bbq'd ribs too but haven't tasted em. May be next time..def! read more

Coco Rico - Yummy grill - Portuguese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec