Welcome to La Cocina De Mama
La Cocina De Mama is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Oak Lawn, IL, known for its authentic dishes and warm hospitality. With a menu featuring seasonal specials like Pescado Frito A La Diabla and creative breakfast options like Chilaquiles Verdes, this restaurant offers a unique culinary experience. Customers rave about the flavorful quesobirrias tacos and the massive portions, like the popular Burrito Cocina de Mama. The cozy ambiance, attentive staff, and delicious homemade meals make dining at La Cocina De Mama an unforgettable experience. Whether you're craving Mexican classics or looking to try something new, this hidden gem is definitely worth a visit.
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5721 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Hotline: (708) 930-7050
La Cocina De Mama is a hidden gem located in Oak Lawn, IL, offering a delightful experience for those craving authentic Mexican cuisine. This family-owned restaurant stands out for its warm and inviting atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious dishes that will leave you coming back for more.
Specializing in cocktail bars, breakfast, and brunch, La Cocina De Mama impresses with its seasonal specials like Pescado Frito A La Diabla spicy, Chilaquiles La Cocina De Mama, Quesabirrias, Taquitos Fritos, and more. Each dish is carefully crafted with quality ingredients and traditional flavors, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Mexico.
Customer reviews rave about the flavorful quesabirras tacos, burrito Cocina de Mama, camarones la Cocina de Mama, and the Mexican-style fries among other appetizers and entrees. The attention to detail in every dish, from the homemade tortillas to the perfectly cooked meats, sets La Cocina De Mama apart from your average Mexican eatery.
Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast with options like Chilaquiles Verdes or Huevos Con Chorizo, or looking to indulge in appetizers like nachos or choriqueso, La Cocina De Mama caters to all tastes and preferences. The vibrant flavors, generous portion sizes, and friendly service make dining here a memorable experience.
So, if you find yourself in Oak Lawn and in need of some authentic Mexican food, La Cocina De Mama is a must-visit destination. With a menu filled with mouth-watering dishes and a welcoming ambiance that makes you feel like part of the family, this restaurant will soon become your go-to spot for satisfying your cravings.
Attentive staff/service. Nice ambiance! We both had the quesobirras tacos and they were delicious.
WOW - who knew the BEST Mexican food was hiding in Oak Lawn? The complimentary chips and salsa were served warmed and totally on point. The strawberry margaritas ($11.99) were INSANE, and made with fresh strawberry puree - my boyfriend said it was the best strawberry margarita he had ever had. And don't even get me started on the guacamole ($5.99 for a side, $11.99 for tableside made) - they hook you UP with a massive portion that's super fresh. The Burrito Cocina de Mama (steak burrito with chili relleno) ($13.99) is a total game-changer. This thing was HUGE and cooked perfectly - crispy on the outside, packed with cheese, beans, steak, and chili poblano. The staff was super polite, and the restaurant has this cute vibe with real candles that make it feel way more special than just another spot in a strip mall. Definitely not your average Mexican joint. If you're in Oak Lawn and craving some legit Mexican food, this place is 100% worth checking out.
The service was excellent from the waitress, Bartender, Host and Owner. The tacos, main entree and the shrimp appetizer wrapped in bacon were so delicious. It seems like everyone who walked in the door was like family. I definitely will be back to this establishment. Thank you for making me and my wife Friday night amazing!!!
Had a wonderful "homemade" meal at La Cocina De Mama! The margaritas were delicious. A family run business where the entire family was friendly, personable and attentive. We will be returning!
My partner's friend actually recommended that we try La Cocina De Mama on a day we were craving Mexican food so we did and we really enjoyed ourselves. We started off with their camarones la cocina de mama which was shrimped wrapped with bacon and I loveeeed it! So delicious. I've never tried bacon and shrimp that way before so it was life changing for me. We also shared a fajita with the steak, shrimp, and chicken breast combination and I'm glad we did because it was HUGE (we ended up taking some of it home). The fajitas were very flavorful and filling. Service was amazing. Our server was super accommodating with us. We didn't mind the wobbly table but he had someone fix it for us when he noticed and I thought that was very sweet. The price point was higher than I thought but considering the portion sizes and good service I think it's reasonable.
We stopped in with a large party of 12 in the late afternoon before the dinner rush without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable - everyone in our party young and old loved their dishes. The restaurant filled up when it got closer to dinner time, so reservations may be a good idea for peak hours. They strike the right balance of being a relaxed environment where you can enjoy all your favorite Mexican dishes but with an elevated level of execution. Highly recommended.
I stumbled upon this restaurant while searching on Google "restaurants in Oak Lawn". As many times as I've visited the area, I've totally missed this restaurant. I asked one of the owners how long had they've been there. He said it had been 1 1/2 years. Well I'm definitely going to visit again. The food and service were both really good. They have a bar that has a daily happy hour from 10:30am - 4pm. There's also two all-gender restrooms too. Back to the food, the husband and I enjoyed everything on our lunch date. We had chips and salsa, which were fresh and hot with a homemade salsa. I got a pineapple mojito. This wasn't on the happy hour, but that's okay, the drink prices weren't bad at all. For the appetizer, we tried the shrimp which were stuffed with chihuahua cheese and wrapped in bacon with a chipotle aioli. My husband also got a steak gordita which he enjoyed. For the entree I got the steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas with rice and beans. The hubby got the chicken enchiladas. For dessert we enjoyed some fried ice cream. We enjoyed everything, definitely a nice place to visit again.
Visited for the first time and the service was amazing. I definitely recommend coming for breakfast and lunch. They have lots to choose from! Lione's service was excellent!
This is a hidden family owned gem. The food was amazing and the home made tortillas were a nice surprise. Since this is family the service was great and seemed to have a nice vibe to the place. Will go again and this time snag some pics - was hungry and smelled too good
Ordered delivery from here last week - it was cold and wet and I did not want to leave the hotel. I got barbacoa, steak, and chicken tacos and a cheese quesadillas. The tacos were double wrapped, and came with a generous amount of protein, warm, fresh, and some tasty side sauces. The quesadilla was definitely disappointing, cheese was not fully melted. But other than, it was an enjoyable meal and pretty reasonably priced. I'd definitely get the tacos again!