This place is 10 out of 10. Everything is so delicious. The staff is so nice. You can order in English or Spanish. Family owned atmosphere. The fires are so good. Crispy crunchy chefs kiss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lizzie Terrazas
**Excellent Mexican Food with Handmade Tortillas**
El Cokito serves delicious, authentic Mexican food. The homemade tortillas are fantastic and really set this place apart. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eduardo Hernandez
One of the best Mexican restaurants in Elgin!
Chris C (Chris)
If I could give this place 10 stars I would I have been ordering from this place the last 3 days in a row because I couldn’t be happier!! First day I ordered chicken soup and WOW!! It was delicious and only $9 on uber eats for a 24 oz soup!! It even came with 6 tortillas and toppings on the side!! I even added a can of coke for $1.25 and they gave me 2! There was no delivery fee too my whole order wasn’t even $13 on uber eats which is crazy I’ll order a cheeseburger from McDonald’s and it’s basically $13 the soup was enough for 2 people it has vegetables, rice and 4 pieces of chicken! The next day I ordered a cheeseburger meal that was $7 on uber eats!!! It came with fries there were perfectly seasoned fries on the same level if not better than checkers and the burger was huge and on the same level as a portillos burger! But today honestly left me speechless I ordered a torta for $12 on uber eats and I was amazed! This torta was the size of a new born child and they even included chips and salsa it was enough for my roommate and I, and we are both grown adults i eat a whole medium dominos pizza to myself as a snack so you know I can eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brennan McNamara
EL COKITO IS LITERALLY THE BEST. FOOD IS SPOT ON EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH AN AWESOME SPOT LIKE THE LITTLE COCONUT
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emelia V
Burritos are good here, however their tacos have barely any meat, onions, and cilantro! Great flavor, but quantity is low. For $3.75, definitely not worth it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Gilberto Colin
Very good Mexican food would reccomend to anyone around the Elgin area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George H
Finally, after searching for years... I have found THE taco spot in Elgin! Yes, the prices listed are incorrect, printing is expensive and online sources lie; as of 8/2025, they're $3.75/taco. Still about $1/taco cheaper than some places, AND they're better than average, AND they're bigger than average (twice the size of a couple well known places down the street - I'm looking at yall southeast on villa)! Steak, al pastor, barbacoa, Chile relleno - all on point.
Opened late for me as well, good help is hard to find. Not open at 10 but came back a little before 11 and she apologized for the late start.
As far as the reviews claiming rude, or racist to non-hispanics, I didn't experience this. I'm sure she deals with all sorts of weird, rude and entitled folks on a daily basis. I tried as much Spanish as I could (meats and numbers) and I think she had a chuckle. I'm comfortable enough I don't mind laughing at myself. And she CAN speak English too!
As far as I'm concerned, this place is a gem and I will be back almost every time I'm working in Elgin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kari Christensen, Realtor, Elgin, IL
Many places in Elgin offer great tacos, but these are our favorites. If you’re looking for something different, I highly recommend their mushroom huaraches, which are full of flavor. While the atmosphere is charming, keep in mind that the space is quite small, with only a few tables inside and some picnic tables outside. I usually opt for carry-out, but I have dined in and found it to be a cute little spot. Be sure to check out the photos on the wall; they showcase the deep history of Elgin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Luna
Food is good they just take forever to make it they told me 15 min I was there for half an hour.
If you’re craving authentic Mexican flavors, Taqueria El Cokito is a must-visit! The tacos are bursting with flavor, the tortillas taste freshly made, and the meat is seasoned to perfection. I especially loved their carne asada—juicy, tender, and perfectly grilled. The salsa has just the right amount of heat, and the portions are generous for the price. The staff is warm and welcoming, making you feel right at home. Can’t wait to come back and try more from their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucia García
Their tacos are amazing and the staff is so friendly ! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cody Slevin
Great food, service was solid, i wish they had some more options. Solid 4.5/5 I'll be going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
wanda hernandez
I had a really bad experience with Taquería El Cokito. We tried to avoid the $15 Uber Eats fees by ordering directly, but we were charged almost $20 more than the Uber Eats total. No detailed receipt, just a total—very shady. And honestly, the caldo de res and chile relleno tacos were disgusting. Not worth the money at all. Extremely disappointing.
This place is 10 out of 10. Everything is so delicious. The staff is so nice. You can order in English or Spanish. Family owned atmosphere. The fires are so good. Crispy crunchy chefs kiss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
**Excellent Mexican Food with Handmade Tortillas**
El Cokito serves delicious, authentic Mexican food. The homemade tortillas are fantastic and really set this place apart. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best Mexican restaurants in Elgin!
If I could give this place 10 stars I would I have been ordering from this place the last 3 days in a row because I couldn’t be happier!! First day I ordered chicken soup and WOW!! It was delicious and only $9 on uber eats for a 24 oz soup!! It even came with 6 tortillas and toppings on the side!! I even added a can of coke for $1.25 and they gave me 2! There was no delivery fee too my whole order wasn’t even $13 on uber eats which is crazy I’ll order a cheeseburger from McDonald’s and it’s basically $13 the soup was enough for 2 people it has vegetables, rice and 4 pieces of chicken! The next day I ordered a cheeseburger meal that was $7 on uber eats!!! It came with fries there were perfectly seasoned fries on the same level if not better than checkers and the burger was huge and on the same level as a portillos burger! But today honestly left me speechless I ordered a torta for $12 on uber eats and I was amazed! This torta was the size of a new born child and they even included chips and salsa it was enough for my roommate and I, and we are both grown adults i eat a whole medium dominos pizza to myself as a snack so you know I can eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EL COKITO IS LITERALLY THE BEST. FOOD IS SPOT ON EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH AN AWESOME SPOT LIKE THE LITTLE COCONUT
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burritos are good here, however their tacos have barely any meat, onions, and cilantro! Great flavor, but quantity is low. For $3.75, definitely not worth it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Very good Mexican food would reccomend to anyone around the Elgin area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally, after searching for years... I have found THE taco spot in Elgin! Yes, the prices listed are incorrect, printing is expensive and online sources lie; as of 8/2025, they're $3.75/taco. Still about $1/taco cheaper than some places, AND they're better than average, AND they're bigger than average (twice the size of a couple well known places down the street - I'm looking at yall southeast on villa)! Steak, al pastor, barbacoa, Chile relleno - all on point.
Opened late for me as well, good help is hard to find. Not open at 10 but came back a little before 11 and she apologized for the late start.
As far as the reviews claiming rude, or racist to non-hispanics, I didn't experience this. I'm sure she deals with all sorts of weird, rude and entitled folks on a daily basis. I tried as much Spanish as I could (meats and numbers) and I think she had a chuckle. I'm comfortable enough I don't mind laughing at myself. And she CAN speak English too!
As far as I'm concerned, this place is a gem and I will be back almost every time I'm working in Elgin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Many places in Elgin offer great tacos, but these are our favorites. If you’re looking for something different, I highly recommend their mushroom huaraches, which are full of flavor. While the atmosphere is charming, keep in mind that the space is quite small, with only a few tables inside and some picnic tables outside. I usually opt for carry-out, but I have dined in and found it to be a cute little spot. Be sure to check out the photos on the wall; they showcase the deep history of Elgin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good they just take forever to make it they told me 15 min I was there for half an hour.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
If you’re craving authentic Mexican flavors, Taqueria El Cokito is a must-visit! The tacos are bursting with flavor, the tortillas taste freshly made, and the meat is seasoned to perfection. I especially loved their carne asada—juicy, tender, and perfectly grilled. The salsa has just the right amount of heat, and the portions are generous for the price. The staff is warm and welcoming, making you feel right at home. Can’t wait to come back and try more from their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their tacos are amazing and the staff is so friendly ! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, service was solid, i wish they had some more options. Solid 4.5/5 I'll be going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I had a really bad experience with Taquería El Cokito. We tried to avoid the $15 Uber Eats fees by ordering directly, but we were charged almost $20 more than the Uber Eats total. No detailed receipt, just a total—very shady. And honestly, the caldo de res and chile relleno tacos were disgusting. Not worth the money at all. Extremely disappointing.
Very good food and very good service ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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