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3.7 (493 reviews)
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Angelica L.

Rating: 3.8/5 [dine in] Took about 15 minutes to order and get our food, and another 15 minutes to eat. They give you a table number and have a whole setup to the right of the ordering counter with condiments, utensils, soup, water, etc. They offer complimentary vegetable soup if you order food and dine in. The soup was actually pretty good--great for sipping on between bites of fatty or fried food. Chicken Nuggets ($8.95): Crispy, Taiwanese-style fried chicken nuggets seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh Thai basil, served with sweet chili sauce. Tasted pretty authentic, but the portion size was on the smaller side. The nuggets were a good size with a perfectly crispy coating and juicy chicken inside. They also gave a generous amount of fried Thai basil, which paired perfectly with the chicken. Bacon Pork with Rice ($15.95): Braised pork belly served with white rice, boiled eggs, steamed carrots and broccoli, and pickled veggies. Good portion overall. It was a cohesive dish, but just okay--we've had better braised pork belly elsewhere.

GROUND PORK W/RICE
Paula L.

Was craving Taiwanese food and this place hits the spot. They even had free soup which tasted pretty authentic. Love the popcorn chicken. Everything else was ok but I'd come back for the chicken and Taiwanese shaved ice.

pork belly With Rice
Amanda L.

Cocos what happened??? I giving two for the nice people, the station in the back and I had boba here like 4 years ago that I enjoyed so my hope is that it's still good ( it looks good so maybe i'd come back for boba only) The food LOOKED good but wow was I mistaken. I got the pork belly rice meal and it was quite possibly the worst thing I have eaten ever. The picture on the menu had the pork belly dry so I thought it was like marinated pork belly. When I got my dish, it was smothered in a very unappealing sauce. The pickled veggies were really sweet and look at that egg. You know that egg looks depressing. Eating this made me was to gag and throw up. I was really sad. For studying, there's not outlets anywhere I could see, so charge your devices if you want to study here.

Peppercorn Chicken w/ Rice
Evelyn S.

I've been to Coco's Cafe a handful of times and would recommend their rice dish with peppercorn chicken! It's located along the Drag, so is really convenient and close to UT campus. Service is fast - you order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. There's a good amount of seating and you can choose where you'd like to sit. Peppercorn Chicken with Rice ($13.95, 5/5) - This has become my go-to order! - Flavor is great with the minced garlic, green onions + onions, jalapeños, red chilis - Good portion sizes, I like that they provide rice and a side of their pickled vegetables along with the chicken In terms of drinks, I've tried their boba before and it was just okay (3/5). Tasted a bit powdery and costed around $7.50. Wouldn't recommend getting the boba here but their rice dishes are consistent and have good flavor!

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Kayla P.

We got the spicy beef noodle soup which came with an assortment of vegetables. It was pretty good and helped soothe my sore throat at the time. However, I think it was a bit expensive ($17) but it is very close to campus on guad. We also got a small honeydew smoothie with boba which was $8 (still pretty expensive for a small). You have to order at the front and they give you a number for your table of your choosing. The place is a little small and crowded but that's most places on campus. It's cute with indoor and outdoor seating. You also have to put your own dishes away in the back btw. Overall, it's a little expensive but really convenient for students.

Fried popcorn chicken with rice
Hoa L.

Friendly staff and great popcorn chicken. Not the best milk tea or smoothies. We came on a Friday night and were warmly greeted by the cashier. We ordered a popcorn chicken to go and it was delicious. Hot, fresh, crispy, and filled with flavor and lots of sliced fresh chilis. The rice and pickled veggies are as good as ever. I would likely not get their milk tea again because it tastes like it came from a mix. The strawberry banana smoothie was good but a little too much like a slush. If you are looking for a strong tea flavor, you will likely not be happy. However, if you want a standard milk tea that harkens back to the olden days of milk tea in the 90s, this is your go-

Eel bowl, 2 apps
Elaine M.

Back in town and was excited to revisit this place. Unfortunately it is not as wonderful as it was years ago. It's really killing me to write this low review. First, there was only a fan running and the air was very muggy in the place. We ordered an eel bowl, tofu appetizer and pickled veggies appetizer to go. To my surprise, it came out over $30. Over 25 minute wait. About 10 people got served after we put our order in. I had to ask if they maybe forgot to make my order. Maybe if you were only there to get boba, it would be an o-k experience. If you order food, make sure you have ample time and not in a rush, and be ready to wait in the heat.

Carlos G.

A great spot for boba that's basically an Austin institution at this point considering how quickly things seem to come and go here. Coco's has always been reliably good and I hope they stay around for fifty more years. Or even a hundred.

Oliver T.

Nice spot for some Taiwanese food. Shaved ice was the big hit for us. $6 for fresh ingredients and a large serving. What a bargain! The crispy chicken nuggets were also very nice. Pot stickers and kelp weren't too bad. The free soup was a great touch. Glad we stopped by.

Kari L.

Dining at Coco's Cafe felt like I was in college again. The humble Taiwanese joint serves iconic street food items, such as beef noodle soup and popcorn chicken, and of course boba. Inside, the place is enveloped in warm colors and nostalgic decor, like college merchandise if I remember correctly lol. There is ample seating too. My friends and I shared scallion pancakes and the popcorn chicken and rice. It was enough to satiate the appetite of three girls, granted we weren't that hungry to begin with. I appreciated the plentiful stir fried green onions and peppers on top of the chicken. It paired wonderfully with the plain white rice. However, I will say the skin on the chicken was a little chewier than I'd like it to be. Flavor was still great though. The scallion pancakes were decent. I haven't had too many to be honest, so I'm not sure how it compares to others. But I wasn't blown away by it. This is a great place to come for a late night talking session with friends. So homey and comforting.

SuJin C.

So many memories are created here. Love coming back here when in Austin. Friendly and fast service. Great drink selections, and they are all very delicious (not too icy and watery). My favorite is Peppercorn Chicken with Rice. It's very crispy but not too oily, perfect with pickled vegetables. Yum!

Strawberry slush
Deborah W.

My friend and I came in on a Friday night to get dinner to go around 10 PM. We got a watermelon slushy, a peppercorn chicken with rice and ground pork with rice. The watermelon slushy had a nice flavor but was way too sweet especially with the lychee jelly that we also added to it. The peppercorn chicken had pretty good flavor and the pickled veggies it came with were very delicious. My friend really enjoyed it, The ground pork with rice on the other hand was very disappointing. The pork was so dry and did was way over powered by rice. The best part of the dish was the pickled veggies on top. I also tried to order a papaya milk but they never put my order in for the drink. All in all, an average meal.

Vegetable Dumplings
Hannah K.

Finally, someone who understands how to cook with an appropriate amount of garlic! The chefs at Coco's Cafe are doing it right, serving roughly an entire head of chopped garlic with every portion of salt and pepper tofu with rice. This Taiwanese cafe is a real gem here, especially given the lack of comparable options. Their pickled veggies are a crunchy, refreshing treat, too; more sweet than salty or tangy, perfect as a palate cleanser between pungent bites. Do not sleep on the vegetable dumplings either, which have chewy but not doughy skins, and are some of the best I've had nearby.

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4 years ago

Ordered park chop rice box- pork chop has no favor and dry like jerky. Fried chicken is something I would never order again.

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3 years ago

The food and service is consistently great. Lots of seating available and the free soup is a real plus.

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5 years ago

It's very overpriced food. They do have the best boba of the little strip on Guad though. They're pretty quick to get the drinks made.

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The location is good and they have a big menu. I tried the milk tea with boba - didn't like it much as it was too sweet.

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Is the peppercorn tofu vegan?

Hi Sara, you can request our Peppercorn-Fried Tofu to be cooked without butter and the dish will be vegan. Feel free to ask a CoCo’s Café Team member while you are placing your order for other vegan recommendations such as our Green Onion Pie!

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