Ordered the Aztec stuffed Chicken this time (along with another shrimp sope) and a side of rice and beans with consomme as an extra special request so I could add it to the rice (definitely a good combo btw). The poblano cream sauce on the chicken was SO GOOD and just the right spice/heat level. Perfectly cooked asparagus and homemade mashed potatoes made me understand why this was labeled as a "best seller". I'll definitely order it again. The chorizo and Oaxaca cheese with spinach inside was also a great combo with the very juicy chicken breast. Can't wait to order again! read more

My Cocina - Aztec Stuffed Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

I'm yelping My Cocina within a week of our visit so I can remember it for future date night or family meal visits! It's in an unassuming strip mall and has an extensive food and drink menu. Stand outs were the flaming tequila saganaki appetizer, kiddie mocktail options, and tons of hot options like Chile rellenos, tacos, elotes, and burritos. My kids didn't really like the mac and cheese (stating it was tooooo cheesy), but it looked decent and used cavatappi noodles. My $12 carnitas burrito was a great deal and enough for 2 meals. Our $100 bill covered: - a frozen mango margarita (towers, which are equivalent of 5 margaritas, are available too) - cosmo martini - saganaki appetizer lit up table side - elotes tamales - carnitas burrito - 2 kids' meals - complimentary chips and salsa - tax and 20% tip Service was extremely attentive and pleasant! Recommending this to all, and can't wait to go back when in the area! Adios! read more

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We live 2 minutes away (Emarld) and our dinner was not good. I ordered 2 brisket tacos and my wife chicken enchiladas. No rice, no beans, no good!! Sucks because we can walk there normally. read more

Came out to My Cocina as a group of four on a Friday evening. We made a reservation ahead of time but the restaurant did not fully fill. The inside had a good amount of seating, a full bar, simple decor. Our server was bright and cheery when greeting us! He did an amazing job of giving our group space to talk but also check-in to ensure we were taken care of. Our group started with a round of drinks that included a variety of margaritas. The server was great about asking what rim types we wanted: salt, sugar, tajin. The Friday special was $5 off a margarita tower. When I asked how many margaritas fit in the tower, it was a mixed response of 4 or 5. We saw other tables with these and it looked to be all ice. The pricing didn't make sense to buy if only four are included. When it came to entrees, our group ordered the taco salad, steak tacos, chicken mole, and enchiladas with poblano mole. The taco salad was good but meat was a bit dry and lettuce tasted like bag lettuce. The chicken mole came out as full chicken wings with bones included which was not expected. The Poblano Mole was on both mole dishes and had a good heat to it. Overall the food was good but nothing that blew us away. Lastly, there must have been a mix up with our orders being entered. When ordering the taco salad, our server said "fajita bowl" which i corrected him. (2) fajita salads came out of the kitchen with our food which we sent back. They also still appeared on our bill. We had to ask for these to be removed before we payed which was a tad frustrating. By the end, we had (3) servers help our table which also didn't help with the confusion. read more

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We just love this place! Went on a Monday night for my birthday. It was not crowded at all. On Mondays they offer half off margaritas . My wife tried their Spring Special Rhubarb Strawberry which she loved. I had a Pacific on draft. Prices are very reasonable. They start you with chips and 2 types of salsa. One hot and one mild. We love their homemade shrimp ceviche. Portion is enough to share and very fresh and flavorful. I received an BOGO email on their Spring Menu so my wife had the Mahi Pescadillas (GF) and I had the Maestro Fish plate that came with garlic grilled shrimp,mahi mahi,grilled asparagus over poblano mashed potatoes. Everything was sauced with a Creole Shrimp sauce. Huge portions and extra flavorful. Our server Orlando was so nice that when he heard it was birthday he brought out a special birthday dessert. This is a true gem located in a strip center on Route 59. Plenty of parking. They also have their Daily Specials listed online. Please support this business! read more

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This place is a gem in the NW suburbs! Our server, Junior, was so amazing. Warm, hospitable and super friendly. All of our needs were taken care of. The food was awesome. We went for lunch, and they had lunch specials. Most notably, much of our group, myself included, is vegetarian or vegan, and they had so many options! The food was flavorful with bright flavors, and not too greasy, which can often be the case with vegan Mexican food. This place will be on our regular rotation for sure. read more

Our waiter was enthusiastic and fun. The food was on the higher price end but excellent. You do get what you pay for. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. The dimmed light ambiance was warming. I recommend that spicy margarita. read more

My Cocina - Watermelon Chili Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

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I have often passed this place in the strip mall at 59 and Schaumburg roads, but I'm so glad I finally stopped in. They have specials every day, and today is $5 Mojitos, in several flavors. I tried the watermelon, and it was refreshing, not too sweet. The Huarache with Shrimp Diablo was tasty and had just the right amount of spice for me. I did ask our wonderful server, Juan, for it to be less spicy, though. Great chips and guacamole. The service, drinks, atmosphere, and wide menu variety make this a great little restaurant. I'll be trying as many menu items (within my spice range, of course) as I can! read more

My Cocina - Huarache with shrimp diablo. - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

As usual the service and food were fantastic! If you go at night make a rsvp as they get busy read more

My Cocina - Specialty tacos - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

We've ate here multiple times now and the food, service, and ambiance are all amazing! Servers are very nice and laugh with everyone, food is flavorful with Mexican spices -- even their vegan dishes!, I was also pleasantly surprised with how smart and tasty their margaritas are. Besides the delicious flautas I tried their taco dinner (with handmade tortillas): 1 carnitas, 1 mahi mahi, 1 vegan steak. Husband always orders their wings which are the crispiest wings EVER. Plus the banana bread pudding with ice cream -- delicious! We would also recommend their churros . read more

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As a whole food, plant based nutritionist I was SOOO impressed the vegan menu! Not only was it vegan but it was clean (not oily)- the chips were next level- you can really tell that they have food integrity! Also... the handcrafted margaritas! Not only am I a self proclaimed food snob- but I am also a tequila/ margarita snob! And let me just say, we live almost an hour away and I'm planning when we can go back and bring friends! Our waiter was so fun and impressed me with the crafting knowledge he had! This type of place is a rare find! read more

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Made a quick in-person dinner stop at My Cocina last night while driving from Elgin back to the city. Yelp provided this place with high number of stars and many reviews, so thanks again Yelp. We were a group of 3 and I'd say we overall enjoyed this dinner. I would do 4.5 stars if that was an option, but let's go through the details. We just walked in and there was plenty of space. It was probably around 715pm and they were scheduled to close at 8pm on this Sunday evening. As vegetarians, the staff was very helpful and flexible with us in terms of removing meat items, etc. They also offered to give us the vegan menu, but then we wouldn't have gotten the cheese, sour cream, etc. So we stuck to the main menu this time. The first brought out some chips and salsa. Loved it and we're off to a great start. We also had the nachos, which were by far the best part of our meal. They have this cheesy sauce, which is SO good. Very creamy and maybe it's a hint of cream cheese? I don't know, but it was great. The black beans were also nicely flavored resulting in just an awesome start to the meal. Additionally, we had the cheese enchilada - 2 with the red and 2 with green. The sauces were fine. I think the enchiladas were fine. I could say this about everything on the menu, but putting in the same nacho sauce might have boosted everything else up, but alas. The enchiladas were still good. Then we probably over-ordered, but we also got some cheese and onion quesadillas. Since we weren't getting meat on them, I asked for beans on the side, instead. Again really fresh tasting and good. They came with guac and sour cream on the side. I also layered on some of the leftover salsa from our chips. Good stuff. Well, the only things I'll point out are some nits. Like, they charged us extra for that side of beans, when I intended for that to be a "sub" for the meat. It's really a nothing, because the waiter was awesome and we had a good time. It's a hike, but if I'm in the area again, I would definitely be back and next time maybe I'd try some of the vegan meat options they have. Awesome job and keep it up. read more

100%. All of it. Can't believe I've never stopped in. Great food and drinks. Fast service. Fun staff, nice sized bar, TVs. Great ambiance. Sometimes you don't want to share a gem. Please don't change anything. I live 5min away. I'll be back, a few times read more

Stopped here after the Bears game Sunday and was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of service attention to detail both on food and cocktails. The mole sauce was fantastic and the portions were satisfying. Birria tamales yum. Great job guys. read more

If you love friendly service, a warm inviting atmosphere that makes you feel good, flavorful Mexican food and creatively crafted cocktails then My Cocina is your place. We came to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our waiter was helpful, efficient, always smiling and didn't rush us. We wanted to try items from their new Spring Happenings menu. We've been here before and we have had several good items from the regular menu which has much to choose from. The spring menu is more limited but features fish items that are unique. Maestro's Fish Platter had mahi mahi and shrimp over poblano pepper mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus spears topped in a Cajun cream sauce. This dish has a kick but in a very good way. The seared mahi Pesca-dillas were paired with melted cheese in corn tortillas (gluten free) and topped with a cilantro lime slaw and pickled red onions. So yummy! My Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita which is also on the spring menu was not overly sweet and was half price on Half price margarita Mondays. The waiters then brought out a desert of churros and sang Happy birthday to my "Uno Juan" which was much appreciated and made our celebration complete. read more

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First time visiting their new location, their old location didn't have a bar but their food has always been great. New location looks awesome and the bar addition as well. Good music playing. Service was great, our waitress was attentive and overall on top of anything we needed. Visited for some 5 de Mayo drinks and food. Their margaritas had all fresh ingredients and you could definitely taste the difference. I had the hibiscus and cucumber lime margarita (photos) so good! The ground beef nacho appetizer was also really good. read more

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Decent atmosphere. Good service. Utterly tasteless, forgettable food and drink. Such a shame. Terrible margarita lacking both tequila and lime. Every dish we had was lacking flavor and spice. Sad when your average chipotle garbage is spicier and more flavorful than this place. Won't be back. read more

Meh. The chicken tinga had a great flavor but was a bit dry, the pastor nothing to write home about. The cocktails were really good and so was the service. . read more

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My favorite Mexican restaurant. Great food and awesome service! Best margarita's too.

Nice place, modern, fresh, clean decor. food was very good all fresh and super tasty. Prices seem fair and the food quality was high. Service good as well. Can't wait to go back! When we went (lunch) it was pretty empty but hear they get busy on weekends. My new favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

Who knew this was here?! Such an amazing hole-in-the-wall that I will 100% be going back to. Nestled in a strip mall, My Cocina Grill is a cozy Mexican restaurant and bar. My first impressions was that the place was very clean, vibey, and I felt very welcomed by all the staff. First off, their margs - WOW. Honestly the best margaritas I've ever had. Not only did they all look fancy and unique (lot of them arrived flamed by fire!), but they tasted superb. They have one of the most extensive margarita and drink menus I've ever seen. They also have daily specials which are such a steal. The birria tacos at this restaurant were also out of this world! Sooooo juicy, tender, and flavorful. The guacamole was also fire. Also, I could go on and on about the friendly and amazing service here. I adored the staff. You already know I'll be back here again. Already can't wait for another marg and birria tacos here! read more

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Good if you're looking for a place with both vegan and non vegan options as they have a vegan menu with quite a few options, but the vegan california steak had no flavor despite it being reddish, like it was marinated, got it in a burrito but it needed lots of salsa too be able to make up for the lack of flavor. we also got the beef crumble vegan nachos which had a bit more flavor. the service was okay, good place to settle for when there are meat eaters and non meat eaters in the party as their is not a lot of options like this in the area. read more

Love the rotating specials as well as the regular menu items. Hibiscus mag is a favorite.

The giant fajita platter is delicious!! Way more than enough food for two! We also got a margarita tower and it was not watered down at all, it was tasty!! We will definitely be back again! Modern Mexican restaurant and the service was very quick. I am happy I found this spot and looking forward to trying all the selection of margaritas!! read more

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It's one of those days when I don't want to cook and just want to relax; I feel like I deserve it after such a busy week. I want to explore a new Mexican restaurant because I have a taste for it and I'm feeling spontaneous. I chose this restaurant since it has good reviews and an intriguing menu. I used the Uber Eats app to get takeout. The service was so efficient that the food was ready in 20-25 minutes. When I retrieved the meal, I had a brief look around the restaurant. There is lots of seating, including booths and tables, and there is a lovely long bar. I regret not dining there. I don't mind a glass of Margarita. I'm impressed at how they packed the food because the meals were still warm when I arrived home. They were considerate enough to serve sour cream and guacamole on the side to keep the dish from becoming soggy. The fajita bowl was tasty. The brilliant hues are enhanced by the use of fresh vegetable ingredients. The pulled chicken was well-seasoned and cooked welled so it wasn't dry. The quesadilla was straightforward but wonderful. The tortilla was perfectly toasted, giving it a perfect crust. The chicken-to-cheese ratio is beautifully balanced. The steak burrito is a safe bet that will not disappoint. It's tasty and savory, with fresh ingredients that add a lovely texture. I believed I'd discovered my new favorite Mexican restaurant. I'm looking forward to experience their dine-in services. Thank you for the meal read more

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My husband and I love this restaurant! The food is just so delicious, there's weekly specials, and the drinks are yummm! The service is always great, I think sometimes they could use more help but I think that's an issue everywhere. Gotta give some grace. Plus the staff are always friendly and cheerful, so to me that's makes all the difference. As I noted, there are weekly specials which is nice. Their guacamole is yummy and the salsas are drool worthy! I've had a mix of tacos and enchiladas before, it's so hard for me to get anything else because they're soo good. I love their mole, I'm not a mole person but it's fantastic - not too sweet and just a great balance in flavor. They have a whole vegan menu now, which is interesting. Didn't think there would be such a need for that, but apparently! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because they really need to move on from Jose Cuervo. It's terrible tequila, let's not try to pretend it's something when it's not. They are upping their tequila game a bit tho, so the selection is growing. I'm a tequila snob and I just like having options, ya know? read more

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We arrived around 8PM and it wasn't very busy. We ordered the char boiled Mexican oysters for an appetizer. These were very good . They did not bring out the chips and salsa. We had your ask for it. I ordered the steak tampiquena which I ordered the steak medium rare and it came out, medium. I know it's hard to cook skirt steak because it's so thin. The pricing wasn't too bad, but it seemed the portion size was on the smaller size. The overall taste of the steak was pretty good. Michelle ordered the shrimp fajitas, which had a great taste.! The place is clean and the service was fast. Overall, I would give it a 7.5 and I would definitely return. read more

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First time dining here - had been wanting to try it and their "summer vibe menu" did the trick to bring us is within a couple of days of seeing it Three of us shared from the summer vibe menu Ahi poke nachos Seared sea scallops Street corn tamales Broiled oysters - regular menu Key lime pie Two of us in our group aren't fond of scallops or oysters but I talked them into trying them - we were all blown away by the flavor profiles and how fresh and absolutely yummy they were and we each had 2nd helpings practically licking all of the plates clean The key lime pie with the hint of Chile de arbol hit the spot for the 3 of us to share We dined on a Friday night at 6:30 and made a reservation to be in the safe side as it's not a large place We are planning to go back asap to try the fire garlic shrimp sushi roll and the coconut shrimp which are also on the summer vibe menu but we were too full to order read more

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The food here is always consistently good. Fresh, flavorful and not your average Mexican food. They have many different tacos that are unique and full of veggies and meats or vegan if you want. The menu is diverse and even the beans and rice are a step above. It is a cute small little restaurant with a very appealing vibe and decor. The staff is always friendly. They have daily drink and some food specials. The mixed drinks are tasty. I'm so glad to see they have weathered Covid and the economy. read more

Usually pretty good for takeout, but dined yesterday and they served me a mojito with mint leaves that had lots of brown parts. There were bits of rotting leaves floating all through the drink. I don't know how that even makes it to the table without someone first seeing exactly what I'm seeing and realizing that it should not be served. read more

My Cocina restaurant is located in a cute little strip mall in Streamwood at the corner of Rt 59/Sutton Rd. Plenty of free parking. Upon entering, guests are greeted with traditional Mexican music and a trendy tasteful decor and is very cozy inside. Menu has a variety of Mexican food but the twist is, they put a spin on food that elevates the experience. We ordered a plate of specialty tacos that were absolutely delicious. Prices are a little more than the average Mexican res but what really made thing from good to great was the super friendly table service! This would be a terrific date night spot or family meal. read more

This is a tough one. I thought the food was good. My family of 5 ate just about everything that was put on the table. Tacos, burrito, chips and salsa, guacamole, quesadilla, and mac n cheese. It was all good, some exceptional. The service was rough. There was another large party, so that may have played a role, but it took us almost 2 hours to eat Mexican food. After we were seated, they forgot about us; no water, no chips & salsa, no order taking. Eventually, we got a waiter to take our order. I had to ask for water and chips & salsa. When the food came out my wife's order was completely wrong (burrito instead of fajitas). I had to flag the waiter down just to pay once we were done. I think the service may be better on a different night, the food is tasty, it is expensive for Mexican food. read more

My boyfriend took my daughter and I here on a Monday night. She is a vegan and I knew from a previous visit that they had plenty of choices for her to pick from. They also have great specials in Monday night. They had drinks and burritos on special. She ordered a vegan dinner and a dessert, he ordered a burrito and I also got a burrito. We all loved our food and our margaritas were awesome. Last time I ate there I had birria tacos (& the tequila saganaki!), which were so good. I had planned on getting them again, but since burritos were on special, I took a chance. Now I don't know what I will do on my next visit! But I will definitely have multiple chances to try them all out. read more

Awesome menu! Different that other Mexican restaurants. The atmosphere is really nice too. We love it here

Surprisingly good Mexican food. Doesn't look like much from the outside but based on Yelp reviews, we had takeout last night. The enchiladas with mole sauce were maybe the best I've ever had. Really, really good flavor. We also had the elote tamales. These were also excellent. Also had steak tacos -- were on the smaller side but very good. Next time, we will eat in. Place is very cool on the inside. We waited less than 15 minutes for our carryout order -- very happy with that as well. Server was friendly. read more

They had a truck at the Taste of Glen Ellyn, so my husband and I tried the brisket taco and birria taco. Both were very good, with the brisket one being just a little bit better. The birria was covered in cilantro, which unfortunately wasn't listed as an ingredient on the truck's abbreviated menu (but is on their website menu), which unfortunately tastes like soap to my husband. I'm hoping maybe they can warn people in the future when they order from the truck since cilantro is one of those divisive ingredients. Other than that, we loved them and would definitely order from them again. read more

I had; Out of this world crunchy brisket taco, chicken holy mole, and 3 little pigs pork tacos. He let me taste the mole sauce before ordering sweet but complex wonderful. Great Cadillac margaritas Come on Monday for deals read more

We had the chicken nachos and the poutine. The chicken and the cheese sauce on the nachos were excellent. They had a lot of flavor. The poutine had mole sauce which was excellent. There was a nice selection of margaritas. Our server, Jose, was friendly and attentive. I will be back and bringing my friends. read more

Steak tacos and guacamole is sooo good. Their churros are the best, crispy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside w custard cream on the side, the best in the US read more

I've lived in Streamwood for a few years now and finally gave this place a try. I'm kicking myself that I haven't sooner!! The food here is amazing and the staff is super friendly and attentive. After the first time I tried it, I came back in the same week. I was shocked for 2 people both times we spent around $50. Which is something unheard of lately. Everything is fresh and comes out piping hot. There's nothing I can say bad about this place! read more