Omgoodness. Such an amazing experience. We were in the city to celebrate our anniversary. And this was literally a pit stop. And I'm so glad it was. We just wanted something small to share... This place. So cute. So well put together. I just love the vibes as a whole. The staff. AhMazing. And the food. Yummy. We got the nachos and the horchata. I mean. So delicious. We ate outside. Cuz well. I think that's the only seating provided. Lol! We sat by the little fountain and just had the BEST time. read more

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I love this place. There is a lovely large shaded patio tucked away in the middle of the city. This backs up to the Riverwalk. What a great place to take a break. We had the margaritas which you build and they make for you there. Very refreshing! read more

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Went here for a late night ice cream! The mango chamoy paleta and Jamaica drink was great! Great vibes with plentiful seating. I love the colorful decorations! read more

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Was walking around and stopped here for dinner. I got three chicken tacos and a strawberry margarita for $30. The margarita was given to me immediately and the food was brought out shortly there after. The portion size was nothing crazy, but filling for a meal. I did think the tacos were a little dry though, even with the sauce served. Be warned- it's spicy! The atmosphere is quite nice and although it doesn't overlook the water, you're still in the general area. It's sectioned off enough where you don't feel stressed from the busy atmosphere of the street. I probably wouldn't return for food, but the drink was quite tasty. read more

CocoBar - Strawberry Margaritas - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tacos & margarita were decent but they earned an extra star for the overall vibe. Fun atmosphere & right on the river walk

Stopped by for a quick snack before dinner. The churro fries were delicious. The only issue is that it started raining and they didn't have any covering. I did hear to come back for coffee in the morning from a local. read more

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I had their chicken street taco, and it was quite overpriced. The chicken had a lot of fat, the taco was very soggy, and it was overly salty. Overall, it definitely wasn't worth the price. read more

Great location, underwhelming food and drinks We stopped at CocoBar purely based on its prime location by the river. The views are lovely and the vibe is festive--but unfortunately, that's where the positives end. The food quality was disappointing and definitely didn't match the high prices. I ordered a regular margarita, and it was sour in all the wrong ways--harsh, unbalanced, and honestly pretty unpleasant. I couldn't finish it. If you're here for the scenery, I'd recommend grabbing something canned and enjoying the view instead. It's a cute spot, but you're paying for location, not quality. read more

Service needs a big upgrade. The folks working here have no sense of time or urgency and do not belong in the food industry, No wonder it's never more than 1/2 full. Complete tourist trap read more

I visited Chicago for my first time and came here twice! Once with my sorority sister and the other time later that day by myself. I absolutely love the vibe as a fellow Hispanic and it gave such summery vibes! The food was absolutely yummy and our frozen margs were strong! We did the mango and prickly pear flavors. The staff and service was kind and overall I really enjoyed finding community at this bar. read more

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Enjoyed dinner at this spot tonight. I had the Nachos and Taquitos and both were pretty good. Nice spot with great views of the river. All outdoor seating. read more

CocoBar - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I walk past this place on my way to work. It's such a cute little place and looks so festive and I have been dying to sit out and enjoy some street food and a margarita while watching people go by and enjoy the views of the Chicago River. During my lunch hour I ordered steak tacos and a margarita. Very expensive, but definitely taking into consideration and that they are located in the River North area but the price did it feel worth what I ordered. The tacos were mediocre at best and strangely, they topped my tacos with Parmesan cheese. The margarita was standard. I would definitely sit here again and maybe enjoy a cool beverage but I think I would pass on the food. The ladies serving were pleasant enough. There wasn't much interaction with them, but I think they should have given me more detail about the cheese they were putting on the taco, so that was a negative. read more

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Great riverfront location. An awesome strawberry agua fresa daiquiri made by patient bar tenders! I hemmed and hawed over all the tasty choices, and no pressure! Music isn't too loud to hear conversation over, which is always appreciated! read more

got asked, "did you read the menu" from a supervisor when I made a simple mistake reading the menu (poorly structure by the way). Rudeness remarks are rewarded with this 1 star review. don't come here expecting good service and customer treatment. Also tips are mandated and automatically applied which defeats the entire purpose of tip culture. 0/10 read more

I'd recommend grabbing a seat before ordering so you can really enjoy the view -- nighttime is especially nice with the perfect lighting (not too bright, not too dim). The staff was friendly and quick, which made the experience even better. There's plenty of seating both inside and along the Riverwalk. I tried the Veggie Nachos, and they were filling, tasty, and definitely picture/video-worthy. Whether you're in town looking for a quick bite, or just need a spot to relax after a long day, CocoBar is a great choice -- especially during Happy Hour. read more

I live locally and really wanted to like this but I got awful chips and runny queso and over priced tourist trap drinks!! I suppose if you visit the city and want to chill by the river this is ok but there's other great options for you to try!! Staff is kind so 2 stars for that, but there's other rest passsss!!! read more

Great vibes! They play a lot of Latin music! I have the horchata latte was delicious!! A must stop place on the River! read more

CocoBar - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute spot with great views of the river. Such a nice outdoor spot to enjoy drinks and food with your friends during Chicago summers. The blood orange margarita is perfect. My friends love the mango margs and say the chicken quesadillas were pretty good. Will probably be back! Worth checking out. It's street level, right above Chicago Brewhouse! read more

I've been wanting to try this place because just from driving by, it stands out being in a great location by the river north, surrounded by the buildings. Finally had time to stop by, before the winter hits, and it's more snack food than actual dishes but I really enjoyed them. I love the option of creating your own margarita as well as other variety cocktails. No indoor space, just the stand to order and all seating outside but I love the trees surrounding and creating some privacy from the constant foot traffic you see. The overall attitudes were very positive, especially form the waiter delivering the food. Super sweet and made sure we didn't need anything else. Overall very happy we stopped by. read more

CocoBar - Esquite, carne asada quesadillas, 3 tacos and the Blood orange mule - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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They have build your own margaritas. Need I say more? This is a fun place on the river to take out of town guests, or just to enjoy tasty margs and the views of the river / skyline! The staff was so friendly, the vibe was energetic, and the nachos are great treat to chase everything down. read more

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This place is perfect for a light lunch near the Chicago River in downtown. Who doesn't love sitting outdoors in a cool breeze near the river?! There was music playing in the background and outdoor patio tables and chairs. I ordered the food at the counter and waited about 10 minutes for the food to come out. When I saw Mexican Affogato on the drinks menu, I knew I had to try it. And I'm glad I did. It is like a fun kids drink for grownups. There were about two scoops of vanilla ice cream in a sea of espresso, sprinkled with a dash of spice. It was the perfect mix of spice and sweetness. The size is generous too. The Churro Fries and the Carne Asada Tacos came next. The slim Churro Fries were tasty and easy for dipping into the chocolate sauce. I wish the chocolate sauce were warmer and more liquidy. It was a bit too solid and thick, but I still enjoyed it. The Carne Asada Tacos had a generous serving of beef and went well with the salsa and diced onions and tomatoes. For all three items, the bill came out to about $45. A bit pricey, but worth the visit. read more

CocoBar - Mexican Affogato, Churro Fries, and Carne Asada Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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After a long day of walking and Chicago adventures this was the absolute perfect ultra casual place right near the river to stop for a bite with my family. They have guacamole and chips ( which the adults loved but was a bit spicy for kids), 6-7 types of empanadas that are grilled and not deep fried ( DELICIOUS) as well as some flatbreads and fun drinks ( eg smoothie type etc). The margarita flatbread is perfect for picky kids. My tween loved her ham and cheese empanada , husband loved the corn one and my bacon/ goat cheese one was great too ( 3 empanadas for $ 14.50 which is reasonable ). Order at the counter and food will be delivered to your table. Friendly and fast service. The best thing about this place is super festive Mexican music and tons of entertainment for kids while you wait for your food ( eg corn hole or " bags" as most Chicagoan's call it, giant connect four game, and chalk to decorate their patio kept my kids entertained so the adults could chill and relax). This is just a feel good sweet little place perfect for a good weather Chicago day ( no indoor seating ). I left with a smile on my face and recommend, especially if you have kids and want an alternative to fast food chains and don't want to sit in a stuffy downtown restaurant. Could see it being fun sans kids too. read more

CocoBar - Games for the kids while you wait or while kids wait for adults to finish their meal in peace. they have corn hole/ " bags" too - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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such a cute outdoor spot by the river. you gotta order up front and then they bring your food to the table. their $15 margs were pretty good but not really strong. if you do get it, get the tajin rim! really enjoyed their walking tacos with al pastor + their churro sundae read more

So this place is straight up a tourist trap. Great pictures of the river for the gram I guess. The strawberry margarita is underwhelming in its flavor. Definitely could use more mix or heaven for bid actual strawberries for $50. We got the chips with Verde salsa but that was even more disappointing. This places Verde salsa is more equivalent to a tomatillo broth. It is nothing but a straight puree that is served hot!!! Why?. The chicken dorado tacos were okay but a tad bit dry as it came with a side of the tomatillo soup and beans The Black beans were also blended and resembled sludge. I'm not in general a hater but this place is a terrible Mexican joint with a great location. read more

CocoBar - The margarita is "strawberry" and the soup is supposed to be salsa. - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quick lunch while walking around Chicago. The nachos were good and ambiance was great! read more

CocoBar - Loaded nachos with carne asada - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yummy elote but pricey. They were nice and understanding that we were in a hurry trying to catch a sight seeing river cruise. read more

CocoBar - the entrance to a mexican restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was a decent spot right above the riverwalk to grab a quick drink. The drink was pretty good, but the up charge for the mango chamoy was a little unnecessary considering this margarita's base price is $15. The drink comes out of a hose made in front of you, so nothing about it indicates that the price is worth it. Quick service though! read more

CocoBar - Guava margarita - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A bit chaotic - took the cashiers a few minutes to realize we were waiting to order rather than waiting for drinks, but I certainly could have spoken up sooner. My biggest gripe is the food. Jamaica was too sweet and lacking that tart hibiscus flavor. Al pastor tacos were mediocre, very greasy without the flavor to match, plus the tortillas tasted store-bought and had a dryness that overpowered the filling. Way overpriced, you're paying for the location rather than the food. It's a cute place with a good location, but convenience does not outweigh quality in this case - look around for a food truck instead, or go for another cuisine while in the Loop. If you can't find a taco truck, you really have to go further out to find good Mexican food in Chi. Caveat - after the first confusion, service was quick. This makes it a good option if you have a hungry kid who needs food urgently, although again, expensive. read more

Staff was kind, but food was incredibly disappointing. I would say this place is more so a tourist trap with the high prices and lower quality food. I got the tacos and both the meat and the tortilla were dry and unflavored. Would not return. read more

This place is incredible! Amazing location and patio. Great food, drink and snack options. Plenty of seating. I had a snack, horchata and churro fries. Just the right amount. Flavor and culture. Super cute decor, colorful and fun. Great service. Place order at counter and they bring to your table. Perfect for people watching downtown in a lovely atmosphere. Sister location to the Mexican and Latin market on Michigan Ave. If you buy something at the store you receive a 15% off postcard. read more

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Stopped by for lunch and everything was good. We ordered beef empanadas, chicken empanadas and a burritos. The empanadas took a little longer to come out but they were hot ! read more

CocoBar - Burrito - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The strawberry lemonade was good but the chilaquiles weren't good the salsa had a weird taste and meat way was dry

Ordered the carne asada taco trio....okay at best. The meat was super salty! I couldn't finish them. Very expensive. One order of tacos and a margarita = $36.75 read more

Delicious food and great fun drinks, fun quick spot for a casual bite and drink by the river. Service was fast and friendly too! Loved the colorful outdoor venue. read more

CocoBar - Chips and guac - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very cute place in a great location. The food is decent but I loved the churro sundae. I didn't try a margarita but they have a lot do pick from. I was surprised they closed at 8 because I think it would be fun to come over here at night to grab a few drinks when the weather is nice. read more

Terrible overpriced food and drink. Service ok. The taco, margarita combo is $25 on the menu but ended up paying $34 with service fee. Spare your time and money and spend it elsewhere. read more

CocoBar - Greasy tacos - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing churro fries they tasted so good with the chocolate and the water had a little bit of tang like lime which I loved read more

CocoBar - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

very pretty store front with outdoor seating. really good food, loved the empanadas, but very small portion. Overall, a bit on the expensive side, i get the location is prime, but the service is very minimal (counter service), and compared to the restaurants nearby, it is definitely more on the expensive side. read more

Cute spot right above the river walk! I like how the happy hour goes until 7 and the frozen margaritas are strong. The flavors of margaritas change frequently which I like. You order at the stand and take to a table which is nice. Very shaded area which is perfect for a super hot day. Need to come back and try the food read more

Mango Agua Fresca was delicious and very refreshing! Very nice and fast service too. Nice to enjoy on a warm afternoon.