The food is delicious, and the service is friendly. The shrimp tacos and the guacamole are my favorites. My husband likes the Fajitas.
Sarah Buscemi
Cute little taqueria on the edge of downtown. I had the marinated pork taco dinner, which was delicious and the rice and beans were particularly stand-out. Husband had chicken fajitas which were also very flavorful. Definitely recommend checking out this spot!Kid-friendliness: Had a few options in the kids menu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tacos Al Pastor, Frijoles
Trevor Hoffstetter
family oriented business is great for families. The food was absolutely great. Service was fast and respectful. Definitely one you'll have to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kim mascheri
Love this place food is always great!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve A.
Hard to know the hours to this place in Harvard since it can be unexpectedly closed. It took a few tries to get in. La Cocina De Emma is one of the authentic Mexican restaurants in town. Barely looks big enough to be a restaurant to be honest. The place has more of a homeliness to it, which can be charming if wanting to focus on the good meal. Any decent Mexican restaurant should have margaritas as well as free chips. It's about $9 for the cheapest margaritas. These have several flavors including classic lime, as well as mango and strawberry. Maybe these aren't too strong, but there's enough to get a buzz. The food has typical favorites like tacos, and because it's authentic there's also tortas. It's about $12 for a burrito. These are pretty big and packed full of stuff. Lots of fajita vegetables and especially great with jalapeños. These can be made vegetarian by not getting meat. If wanting meat though, you have choices. There's beef, chicken, chorizo, pork, steak, and tongue. Check the hours before going. It often closes for private parties. These often happen on weekends.
betsy h.
Came to Harvard for a wedding, craving some tacos. I ordered the Queso Birria special, and husband ordered the steak taco dinner on Corn tortillas. Everything was amazing! We talked to the owner and found out they relocated from Belmon Cragin neighborhood in Chicago. Cannot go wrong with the food here. The Margaritas are humongous. Chips and salsa immediately dispensed at the table. Food was so good, I want to drive the 1 1/2 hours from chicago just to go back. Small and cozy, probably only 10 tabletops, but don't let that fool you. If you stop in Harvard for any reason, stop here for the food. You won't be disappointed.
Demetrius Theus
Best horchata I've had. The cerviche and quesabirria were good as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
kimflores11
The owner is amazing, i think this is the best around!!! Their flavors are spot on!!! The portions are perfect!!!! I can't say enough about them. I tell everyone I know if they want the real experience this is the spot!!!
Randall Breaux
Pedro and his mom run a great restaurant with a great atmosphere! They take pride in their food and customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Fischer
Wonderful family run authentic Mexican dishes. Chicken mole was my favorite, and the tacos with chorizo.
A trip to Mexico with all the decor and atmosphere. All home cooking. Friendly service. A traditional local Mexican restaurant at an affordable price.Kid-friendliness: Local family restaurant where children are welcome.Parking: Lots of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, One Taco with Rice and Beans, Quesadilla, Tortas
Pushpinder Kaur
One of the best Mexican restaurants we went to in Northwest Suburbs. A big thank to Pedro for his great service. We will come back here again for sure!!
Allison Cunniff
Warm and welcoming service and good food!
Heather Davis
Food is delicious. I got a gordita and Sope. My boyfriend got the Birra. He said it was the best he ever had.Parking: Parking is located in back. Entrance in back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly MacDonald
OMG! The food was great! The fish tacos were tasty and the Goat tacos were even better!!!! One of the best in the county. Pedro was great! We will be back.
The food is delicious, and the service is friendly. The shrimp tacos and the guacamole are my favorites. My husband likes the Fajitas.
Cute little taqueria on the edge of downtown. I had the marinated pork taco dinner, which was delicious and the rice and beans were particularly stand-out. Husband had chicken fajitas which were also very flavorful. Definitely recommend checking out this spot!Kid-friendliness: Had a few options in the kids menu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tacos Al Pastor, Frijoles
family oriented business is great for families. The food was absolutely great. Service was fast and respectful. Definitely one you'll have to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place food is always great!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hard to know the hours to this place in Harvard since it can be unexpectedly closed. It took a few tries to get in. La Cocina De Emma is one of the authentic Mexican restaurants in town. Barely looks big enough to be a restaurant to be honest. The place has more of a homeliness to it, which can be charming if wanting to focus on the good meal. Any decent Mexican restaurant should have margaritas as well as free chips. It's about $9 for the cheapest margaritas. These have several flavors including classic lime, as well as mango and strawberry. Maybe these aren't too strong, but there's enough to get a buzz. The food has typical favorites like tacos, and because it's authentic there's also tortas. It's about $12 for a burrito. These are pretty big and packed full of stuff. Lots of fajita vegetables and especially great with jalapeños. These can be made vegetarian by not getting meat. If wanting meat though, you have choices. There's beef, chicken, chorizo, pork, steak, and tongue. Check the hours before going. It often closes for private parties. These often happen on weekends.
Came to Harvard for a wedding, craving some tacos. I ordered the Queso Birria special, and husband ordered the steak taco dinner on Corn tortillas. Everything was amazing! We talked to the owner and found out they relocated from Belmon Cragin neighborhood in Chicago. Cannot go wrong with the food here. The Margaritas are humongous. Chips and salsa immediately dispensed at the table. Food was so good, I want to drive the 1 1/2 hours from chicago just to go back. Small and cozy, probably only 10 tabletops, but don't let that fool you. If you stop in Harvard for any reason, stop here for the food. You won't be disappointed.
Best horchata I've had. The cerviche and quesabirria were good as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owner is amazing, i think this is the best around!!! Their flavors are spot on!!! The portions are perfect!!!! I can't say enough about them. I tell everyone I know if they want the real experience this is the spot!!!
Pedro and his mom run a great restaurant with a great atmosphere! They take pride in their food and customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful family run authentic Mexican dishes. Chicken mole was my favorite, and the tacos with chorizo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A trip to Mexico with all the decor and atmosphere. All home cooking. Friendly service. A traditional local Mexican restaurant at an affordable price.Kid-friendliness: Local family restaurant where children are welcome.Parking: Lots of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, One Taco with Rice and Beans, Quesadilla, Tortas
One of the best Mexican restaurants we went to in Northwest Suburbs. A big thank to Pedro for his great service. We will come back here again for sure!!
Warm and welcoming service and good food!
Food is delicious. I got a gordita and Sope. My boyfriend got the Birra. He said it was the best he ever had.Parking: Parking is located in back. Entrance in back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OMG! The food was great! The fish tacos were tasty and the Goat tacos were even better!!!! One of the best in the county. Pedro was great! We will be back.