I honestly don't think I've ever loved a restaurant more. Since discovering Cuco's a few weeks ago (why oh why did this not happen sooner??) we have been SO many times. So many. It's extremely reasonably priced, very fresh, consistent, delicious, and fast. We call an order in, and then hop in the car to pick it up. Every time it's ready when we get there. My standard order is the steak taco dinner (cilantro and onions) with extra mild sauce. The steak is seasoned very well and the mild sauce is so good. Their salsa is fresh and an all around crowd pleaser (get the pico if you like really spicy.) Don't forget to ask for a punch card! read more

This place used to be good, but now it's just become average. The burritos were top quality with great meats and flavor inside and now it's OK at best. The tacos are all right. The fish tacos used to be my favorite and they're still pretty good. However, I've found better in other places. The portions are large. I can say that and if you get beans and rice, you'll leave feeling full. But just not my go to restaurant anymore which really is disappointing. Service is always great and the people that work there are super friendly and they do their best to get everything out in time whether it's carry- out or at your table. The ambience is nothing spectacular, but we're not there for ambience when it comes to Cuccos, you're there for the food. read more

Tamales tastes like sand and were super dry. Fish taco were old One set of our refried beans were extremely salty Customer service was a 3/10 some smiles mostly attitude $50 for 3 of us to eat some tacos and tamales All ended up with food poisoning . Extremely dissatisfied. read more

They have such good food and a lot of choices. Their food is fresh and always delicious! Good prices as well. We have catered from them before as well. Pay with cash and it's a little bit off the bill. read more

They have surcharge if u use credit card. They should have note somewhere stating the charge. If not, they should let me know before they charge the fee. Used to like this place but we have not returned here for last few years ... used to be better place ... Burito was not do good. Taco dinner was also "c" at best ... prices are not friendly either.. used to be better place .... read more

Great restauran, local authentic Mexican and for a good price. BUT DUDE I ASK FOR LIMES EVERYTIME AND THEY EITHER FORGET OR GIVE ME LIKE 2 for my 8 tacos. Very frustrating. what's with the lime stinginess guys??? read more

BEWARE! We have loved Cuco's for many years, but their customer service has seriously gone downhill. One female employee swore at me in the parking lot because she got upset when I pulled forward into a parking spot. After ordering my food, she proceeded to talk about me in Spanish to another employee while I was directly in front of them. Rude. In addition, they charge surcharge fees on debit cards which is illegal. read more

Great fresh food with the fastest and friendliest service in Cary. Highly recommend whether dining in person or ordering takeout.

Great service, super nice folks working here. Ordered standard chicken enchilada dinner. Surprisingly rice and beans were not temperature hot - Enchiladas lacked any real flavor. But chicken was cooked perfectly. Maybe I should have gone with their specialty, a burrito. Will try again but my standard comparison chicken enchilada dinner fell flat. read more

Still the best burrito and taco joint in the world. Service is great, the place is remodeled and loooks great. AND THE BURRITO and tacos are the bomb! read more

Cuco's Burrito Express - menus on the wall - Mexican Near Me - Cary, Illinois

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best chimichanga fucking burritooooooo in illinoisssssss (i was born and raised in cali and this has beat every place in cali i have tried). and everyone is so fucking nice all the time. love cucos. read more

I had to launder some oversized items (comforters, ruggables, etc) and while waiting at the laundromat I noticed a Mexican place a few doors down. Instead of sitting bored out of my mind or looking at tiktok I decided to stop in. I had a margarita and chicken taco salad at Cuco's. It was really good and really fast service. The margarita was HUGE. I was back in the laundromat by the time my washing was finished! Looking forward to going back. read more

Tacos are so good and always delicious. Never a hiccup and an occasional bad one, always on point. What I just can't understand is how their guacamole is inedible. There is no flavor whatsoever. Our first few times eating here we kept ordering it but kept being disappointed. It's gotten to the point where we just don't order it anymore. Good tacos and burritos will have us continuing to come back, but it's very unfortunate we can't enjoy guac with our meal. read more

I recommend the chicken taco meal. I have had that same order at least 8 times and it's always been great

I agree with the already comprehensive list of positives on other reviews here. I would highly recommend, due to the quality, size, and taste of the delicious burritos we got here. I'm a fan of the chorizo and I love the homemade salsa verde. The only suggestion I have is that you double check the prices, because there are a few outdated pictures in the albums here and some of the prices have gone up (a little). With COVID, they are wearing masks and gloves and the pickup process was easy and quick. If we didn't live closer to some other burrito places here in LITH, we would definitely be here more often! read more

Tacos gave me indigestion. Steak was very off putting and had a strange taste. Tamales were extremely dry. Rice & beans were bland.

The food here is always delicious, its our go to mexican carry out. Have only had the tacos, burritos and Casadilla's but so far so good.

Been coming here for a few years now and it is always outstanding. They've never messed up my order once. King Cary steak burrito for the win! read more

Have patronized Cuco's Burrito Express many times, eating in and carrying out. Tonight, ordered for family. Queen steak burrito was mixed up with a King language burrito. But bigger problem was it wasn't steak, it was chicken. I had a taco salad supposed to be with beef. It was but cold, and salty. We live literally 6min from the store, it should not have been cold. Cuco's needs to step up their game as customers like us will move on. I suppose someone might say take it back, but when you've gathered everyone for dinner, unpacked, and try to give everyone what they've ordered, and then have to pack it up, get back in car and drive to business, explain problem, go through the I'm sorries, reorder wait, and go through it all, unfortunately it's easier to suck it up and never patronize the business again. But is that helping? Maybe a review will get the attention needed and all will be better. We'll see. read more

Excellent steak taco dinner. Priced right. And quick service. Plenty of clean seating available during lunch when I was there. Good job! read more

the food was absolute garage, and do wanna say it was close to closing. But if they're gonna serve terrible quality food they should just say they're closed! The burritos had barely any of they're off tasting meat. The horchata was beyond watery and tasteless. so disappointed after seeing TikTok's and other reviews. the salsa was okay though read more

This is our go to for Mexican food in the area! They are always good. My wife gets the steak street tacos while I try different things. We order to go and the service is good and pretty quick. If you phone ahead, your food will be waiting for you. There are several tables available to eat there as well. Give them a try, they're really good! read more

Here sits a solid choice for fast, authentic Mexican food. I have tried dine-in, carryout, and even catered food from Cuco's. I've had their King Burritos, tacos, and a few dinners, paired with the following proteins; steak, tongue, pork, fish, and chicken. Note that there are other options, such as bacon, chorizo, chocharron, and more! My personal fav is their pork. Fish tacos are also a winner. Steak and tongue are quite plain in terms of seasoning, but oh, so beefy in flavor if you need to tame your beef craving. Those who need a dose of heat, get that hot sauce, it is a must. One of these days, I will surely try their breakfast items. The service is always friendly and quick. The place is always clean. The ingredients are always very fresh. I love how one can peek into the kitchen and watch food being prepared. A nice, fast, fresh, tasty, little hole-in-the-wall! read more

Cuco's Burrito Express - Pork taco to go. Everything on it, with awesome hot sauce, as-is, still in the foil - Mexican Near Me - Cary, Illinois

We ordered from Cuco's a few times and it always seemed okay, until the last time. My husband ordered a beef burrito for lunch and there were french fries in it!! Who the hell puts french fries in a burrito? I ordered a ground beef taco salad. When I got it home it was broken in four places!! What fun trying to eat the food that was falling out all over the plate. Think we will go elsewhere for Mexican food now! read more

Solid, Mexican spot in Cary, that beats out other competing restaurants in both price and quality. Everything we've had from Cuco's has been super-solid. Definitely not the best we've ever had, but it's damn tasty for the price. Tacos and fajitas are a highlight, as are their dinner combinations. They are always quick and super friendly as well. If I had one criticism, it's that the quality can be inconsistent at times. Just lack of seasoning or texture of the food from one visit to the next. It's great supporting a local business, and have been back at least 10 times. Can't wait to go again. read more

Great service and always great food. Love that you're only 3 mins from the house too!! Love supporting great local businesses, keep up the good work!! read more

Well it's gone so far down hill from years past. Coco's was a great place for quick Mexican food but yesterday went there and YUK not good at all. Very disappointed. Service was good and everyone was friendly but the food was terrible and I didn't think it was possible to ruin cheese enchiladas but they did. Nasty after taste and the beans tasted burnt as well the rice was cold n hard. Not going back there again. read more

Consistently good food quality. Good prices. Comfortable atmosphere. Frequent diners reward program (punch card). Cuco's is a quality dive that will survive in this location, where many restaurants have failed. Viva Cuco's!!! read more

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Very fast and fresh Mexican food! Amazing amount of food for the price as well! Definitely recommend the chicken sopes!!

I eat here about twice a month, and have done so since it has opened. My teenage kids have eaten here more frequently. The food is good, home cooking style food. I've liked everything I have tried. The food is always fresh, and it leaves me feeling good. There are also very, very fast. When I have called a head, I have never had to wait for an order. It's one of the best, if not the best, in the area. If you live close, and you want mexican, try it. You will not be sorry. read more

Worst tacos I've had in years, and expensive, basic joint that sells to people that don't know what a real taco should taste like.

Compared to other Mexican restaurants locally, the food here just seems mediocre to me. It's the quality of the ingredients that doesn't quite do it for me. Recently I was here and didn't even see any cilantro on my steak tacos. On the good side, the food comes at the right price, the service is quick and they have a large menu selection. Overall, I'll continue to come back here once in a while to try something different since everything comes at the right price. The majority of the time though when I'm in the mood for Mexican food, I'd rather spend a few extra bucks on something that's a bit more authentic. read more

Cuco's Burrito Express - Steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cary, Illinois

Cuco's Burrito Express without a doubt has some of the best deals of any restaurant I have been to. This is a great stop for anyone looking for a great deal, as well as anyone interested in great Mexican food. My boyfriend and I are new to the area, and stopped by after seeing rave reviews online. The restaurant is pretty small, but seemed well kept, and the service was friendly. They have a pretty wide selection for the menu, and we were shocked at how large portions were, considering how cheap everything was. Our total for 1 Cary burrito, 1 beef super quesadilla, and 2 large horchatas came out to be just over $18 after tax. We will definitely be back, and highly recommend trying out what we ordered. read more

Excellent quick stop for homemade Mexican. I loved the tamales. Rice and beans have that just made homemade taste as well. Great place.

I grew up with Rauls Burrito Express In WAUCONDA which is hard to beat! The owner of this restaurant ran the one in Wauconda forever and then started his own place. I hate to say it but I love this one more, anything you try is fresh and delicious and satisfies that Mexican food craving! Try it and I promise you will be back for more. My favorite is the pastor tacos and the steak California burrito. No matter what, always get extra food to go , you'll thank me later when you have enough for that midnight craving!! read more

We enjoy the food and I have been very happy with them following the guidelines during the pandemic. We usually get the enchiladas, chimichangas, and chips and salsa. Staff are wearing masks, patrons stand 6 feet apart, and there is spaced out seating. read more

Quality of food for the cost exceeds. You order out counter and sit and they will bring you your food. You need to bus your own table (which a lot of people don't seem to understand). All I can say is try their grilled fish tacos. read more

Cuco's Burrito Express - Best grilled fish tacos in McHenry - Mexican Near Me - Cary, Illinois

They got our order all wrong , we ordered steak tacos and we received fat and cartilage tacos instead of steak , that looks like it's days old , no flavor ,last time read more

When I heard the owner worked for many years from Rauls in Wauconda I thought I would give it a try. Rauls is nothing like it used to be after the owner tragically died. So glad glad I tried this place, it's definitely real good food. And I came from Mchenry and will be back read more

Cuco is our go to place for our Mexican Food fix. Prices are great. Staff is always friendly and the food is the best. We are frequent flyers and will be read more