Cocula Restaurant Commercial

1812 reviews

8847 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

www.cocularestaurant.com

+17733743214

About

Cocula Restaurant Commercial is a Mexican restaurant located at 8847 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617. It has received 1812 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-11PM
Tuesday9AM-11PM
Wednesday9AM-11PM
Thursday9AM-11PM
Friday9AM-11PM
Saturday9AM-11PM
Sunday9AM-11PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Cocula Restaurant Commercial: 8847 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

  • Cocula Restaurant Commercial has 4.0 stars from 1812 reviews

  • Mexican restaurant

  • "This was our first time coming here we were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary"

    "The food was good, But the service was horrible! They are very unorganized and don't not attentive to their customers"

    "I ordered online at 6:30; online didn’t offer the option to edit my order the wanted so I placed the order but then called immediately to remove the toppings I didn’t want"

    "This place is expensive for what you get"

    "Many menu choices"

Reviews

  • telissa parker

This was our first time coming here we were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. The restaurant was very clean and spacious a nice homey feel, they offer tables as well as booths. They have hand sanitizer available the staff wore mask. Our waitress was great and patient while we skimmed through the menu, they bring you chips and salsa and water cups to start. The menu selection is great I order the quesabirria taco dinner, our son order the camarones a la diabla, an my wife had the caldo siete mares. All the food was excellent and we also order a frozen lemonade and a strawberry milkshake which were also great.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Camarones A la Diabla, Taco Dinner
Vegetarian options
Vegan options
Parking
All lot of parking spaces
Kid-friendliness
Kid friendly menu options
Wheelchair accessibility
They have a long ramp and plenty of room to get through.

  • Kaiva Brown

The food was good, But the service was horrible! They are very unorganized and don't not attentive to their customers. It took at least 15 to 20 mins to be seated, I had to go up to a waitress to tell her that I had a party of two and they had other customers standing around while three people walked in the dinning area and got a waitresses attention and she cleaned off the table for them. And this happened while other people that had been there already were waiting to be seated! After we finally got seated it took another 15 minutes to get a waitress attention just to give us chips and salsa. And I didn't even get any cutlery until I asked for it. When the dinner was over and it was time to pay the bill, Since nobody checked on us to see if we needed anything, The waitress never came back with the change from us paying our bill. So I'm never going back to this restaurant again. They just lost a customer. Cuz this experience I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy! Good Luck to anyone that patronizes this establishment!

  • Sarah R

I ordered online at 6:30; online didn’t offer the option to edit my order the wanted so I placed the order but then called immediately to remove the toppings I didn’t want. I call immediately & repeatedly over & over for 10 minutes straight. That’s not even my complaint. The complaint is when they answered, they refused to remove any toppings from my order because they stated that the order was ready already. Fine… HOWEVER; HOW IS IT THEN that I get to the restaurant and STILL HAVE TO WAIT 30 MINUTES?!!! If my food was READY and could not be touched as they said on the phone, how are you all still preparing it when it get there?! If that’s the case, remove the few beans I asked for while I was on the phone; they lied about it being ready, would not honor my request and STILL MADE ME WAIT. No accommodations were made to satisfy a dissatisfied customer either. Terrible service.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Z Howard

This place is expensive for what you get. I'm a vegetarian and there is like 2 items on the menu I can order. In 2022, that seem odd. Most Mecican restwoukd at least have a taco salad and a few simple cheese only options. I got a horrible sandwich that was like $8-9 and was a dry bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, and not much else. It was gross. Personally, I won't be giving them anymore of my money.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Vegetarian options
2 vegetarian options only
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking
They have a parking lot

  • Mary Ware

Many menu choices. Food was tasty, not overseasoned. Atmosphere is casual and relaxed, like eating a meal at a good friend's house. Service vert attentive and helpful. Cost reasonable based on what you order. Plenty of parking. I didn't see ladies restroom. Furnishings a bit dated but adequate.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Platillo, Grilled Shrimp, Chips and Salsa
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Paid street parking
Parking
Plentiful

  • Bukweet McGee

My experience was similar to a review i just read. I was literally walking in circles from the register/bar area to the fountain drink area, where there were @ least 3-5 employees walking back & forth. Finally someone noticed my attention.....i ordered takeout & received my food fairly quickly, But gawd leee, my chicken burrito was super soaked. I couldn’t even eat all of it, because it started to Disgust me! Some type of liquid/grease was POURING out on each bite. It got to the point where i just gave up on it The only other good thing about my food, was that my rice was FANTASTIC

  • Lori W

Hugh language barrier, I had to repeat my order several times. We called in our order, and they hadn't started it when we arrived at pickup time. No thank you for waiting, no apology for the mixup. We got home to find that part of our order was missing. When I called back, again no apology, I was told to come back to pick it up. Mind you, we live 5 miles from this restaurant. Not a friendly place. The food was just OK, not worth a return visit.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Candi Benford

The enchilada suiza dinner was good. My regular Mexican restaurant closed, so it's pretty close to the same flavors. Service is very pleasant. They were very busy, so the service wasn't as attentive as when they're slow. Loved the condiments that they served with the meal.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Cocula
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Sherry Robinson

I love this place , it has the most wonderful waitresses and food and I go there every week.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Platillo, Steak Burrito Suizo Dinner and Steak Tostada, Chips and Salsa
Vegetarian options
I love the vegetarian tacos and burrito.
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Parking is always available for me when I go.

  • ShaTeisa Davis

Lunch with my sister was great! The food was great, the staff was very nice and spoke Spanish with my sister and nicely helped with my Spanish. We were not rushed even after paying and sitting to talk a bit after. We will be back again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Steak Burrito Suizo Dinner and Steak Tostada, Guacamole, Chips and Salsa

  • Mz. Williams

In the early 2000s the food was great. Recently I ordered a steak burrito. The meat had no taste and it was greasy. The last two times ( a few years ago and a few weeks ago) the food upset my stomach, as well as my mom and sisters. Lastly, the prices increased. How does the quality of food decrease yet the price increase?!?!?
Price per person
$30–50
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Paid street parking

  • Art Dopplis

Just passing through and can't go wrong with some good Mexican. Which this was. Great flavor and nice size portions. The service was good but not great. A little expensive but not to much. They do not have free refills which was surprising. Overall a good experience. I would recommend
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes

  • Angela Watkins

Food is good, standard. If your buying drinks make sure to check the price it was $20 per shot no top shelf. You'll need an extra shot just to enjoy your drink.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Nisha Singh

It was nice and busy on a Friday when we went in. The food was great and so was the service. Im vegetarian so they were very accommodating with my food modification. Also they have great price points. My friend and I both ate about 6 tacos for around $15.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Angele Means

I asked for a vegetarian taco dinner, steak taco dinner and 3 chicken tacos. They said 15 minutes. I returned in 15 minutes and my order wasn't started, 7 more minutes. The order was all 2 steak dinners and 3 steak tacos. The so call vegi tacos had rice,lettuce and tomatoes??? This cost $40+ !!! I was charged for 3 dinners. They use to be good, NOT ANYMORE!!!
Service
Take out

  • Kyle L. Wilson

Always a great time!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Platillo, Steak Burrito Suizo Dinner and Steak Tostada, Chips and Salsa
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Erica Jackson

DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE THEY CHARGE $13.95 FOR JUST THE TACOS BUT ON THE MENU IT SAYS ALL ORDERS COME WITH RICE AND BEANS. I CALLED AND THE GUY IS YELLING AT ME INSTEAD OF TRYING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF FALSE ADVERTISEMENT! DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE THEY ARE OVERPRICED
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • A G

Food had no flavor… prices way too high for food not to taste great. horchata was extremely sweet way too much sugar. It’s was disgusting i had to throw it out. The strawberry shake was such a disappointment. Waters down with ice hardly any strawberries, taste like nothing but milk and sugar.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner

  • K Shereaux

The food and service were great, the backings of the booth seats are really dingy but other than that, it’s highly recommended for a Tacos & Tequila Tuesday outing!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Platillo, Grilled Shrimp

  • LaTasha Morris

The food was good, the service was not good. The cooks were arguing in the kitchen. Our waiter said they had multiple call offs, so the people who were filling in wasn't organized or use to running the kitchen. My sister dinner was gone when the rest of us finally got our plates of food. Normally when we go there it's wonderful.

  • anna marquez

Amazing food! Did not disappoint! Authentic!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Platillo, Taco Dinner
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Tyler Moody

You think you're at a typical Mexican restaurant... So you order a burrito. What comes out is something the size of a toddler and while it has the same tendency to make a mess, it also fills your heart with joy. I'd recommend the horchata too if you have a second or third chamber in your stomach.

  • Trinisa Laing

I order from this restaurant often. Lately, I've been extremely disappointed. I ask for queso on my tacos and never ever get it. The tacos has no taste and really need the queso just to make them edible. I am so angry, I could scream. The food costs too much money for this. More

  • Robert Castellano

..."The Waitresses who work the morning & afternoon shift are very Ignorant & Unprofessional. This is the Worst place to eat mexican food in South Chicago. Please, Folks, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME & MONEY HERE AT ALL!!! THE FOOD ISN'T AT ALL GOOD AND THE PRICES ARE RIDICULOUS!!!"

  • Maiesha Thomas

The margaritas are strong & the food is good. I didn't like the beans. The steak was tender & juicy. The rice was good. I usually get the chicken quesillas & steak torta. Both dishes are delicious. The chicken is seasoned well and it is vey tender and flavorful.

  • O Jones

The food was great. Service was average. I was going to get another pitcher of margaritas, but the server never came back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Gerell Brewer

If I could give it no stars I would. The guy that is the order guy with the salt and pepper baygen hairstyle don't like to serve respectable Black guys I will never come to this place again. No hate. Just love here. Do be bitter do better!!!!!!!!!

  • Sonia Rojas

I really enjoy eating here, everything is always on point.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

  • Perla Gutierrez

I came today june 27 at around 1 ish 2 pm and i ordered quesabirria tacos with a side of consome ..well the tacos were good but the consome gave off a weird smell to my suprise the consome was spoiled ..my sister went to talk to the cook

  • Sandra D

I grew up in this neighborhood and moved away but drive back because my family enjoys the food so much. I haven't been disappointed with any orders and recommended eating here
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Modesto Guzman

Used to go here every weekend as a kid. The service is Thomas horrible sector 30 minutes before they even took my order.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

  • M Lloyd

Food was good but the margaritas were not. Tasted like generic sour mix and not freshly made which is my expectation for authentic Mexican restaurants
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Gloria Padilla

Good spot if you want some mexican food. Had nachos and torta de milanesa.. always a hit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Danielle Sr.

The food is great... But the customer service absolutely sucks. The workers don't speak to you and act as if they don't understand English.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Matthew Butler

Would've been nice to know that they close 4 hours earlier than they said. Online says 2am. I show up at 10:40 thinking there would be no issue. Instead, they continuously walk past and then waved me away. More

  • Juanita G

Haven't been here in years. Use to live in this neighborhood and this place has stood the test of time. The food is still delicious and the servings are generous. They were able to accommodate our group of 12.

  • Tracy Hale

Dry n bland.. like how I spend $26 on this dry paper shells and dog like steak meat .. bean no taste... rice was ok
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1

  • Rashaad Rigsby

Most amazing food I have ever head restaurant is clean and the people who work there are so nice I wish I can live in this restaurant as well as they have a big chair for great photo opportunities

  • Monica Handy -COOTW Literary Works

Loved the fresh chips and lime to start! Had a delicious steak sandwhich that was flavorful and tender and tried sweet rice water for the first time which was better than I thought.

  • Kerri Honeywood

Mothers day treat! Hidden Gem in South Chicago, Authentic Mexican food with even better Margaritas! Free parking, close to public transportation with plenty on the street parking.

  • Stacye Thomas

My friend took me to my favorite restaurant for my birthday. I enjoyed the Friendly Environment and my Excellent food & Drinks.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • D BANKS2

Old lady Cashier not friendly. No smile or thank you. Sucks. Never again. Food is what ever. Had better
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Edgar De La Torre

Nasty af I order pescado al mojo de ajo and they didn't do it they have pre-cook fish and they just poured uncooked garlic I dont recommend this place at all

  • Ty Ellison

The food was delicious, and the Long Island Iced Tea was potent!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100

  • Ang13

Very good food. Great staff. Cares about their neighbors as well (they helped a young lady who looked like she needed it) Bravo

  • maria lopez

Been here twice, and both times it's been great. Enjoyed the margaritas and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back

  • Zuly T

Everything is always good this time I had the Huachinango al mojo de ajo and it was really good... prawns were yummy too!

  • Erica Caulton

Terrible service never eat here and they had nerve to say I did this . People the food is upside down lol Stay away.

  • Rigoberto Moreno

Authentic Mexican Cuisine from Los Altos Jalisco!!Great Food and Service for over 40 Years.
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  • Amber Ashley

Second time was way better than the first. Requested hot food. Yummy! Delicious!
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  • Mark Mora

One of the waitresses recommended Quesobirria tacos. All I can say is INCREDIBLE!

  • Dana Thompson

The food, cocktail and service was great. I'm glad we were able to dune in again

  • Katalina Pool

Loved it!!!!! Shrimp tacos were so bomb
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  • Delores Owens

The food was good....but the margaritas was simple the best.....

  • Purple Passion1

Nice clean restaurant with good food …
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  • Zuko Here

The horchata is the best in chicago.
Food: 5…
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  • Anetra Rodgers

Ok...Yum!!!! Great margaritas and very good food!!

  • Ripper Smoot

Love this place. Been a loyal customer for years.

  • Lewis Lewis

I have enjoyed the food for many years!

  • Ronald Smith

Very good food and beautiful staff!!!

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