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Costera Cocina Tulum, Chicago, IL

Costera Cocina Tulum

4.5
4.5
980 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 300-0774
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Aldo Ayala
  • Neighbourhood
    West Loop
  • Cross Street
    Green St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Jungle Brunch

    Jan 4, 2025 - Feb 22, 2025
    Escape to Tulum, every Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM at Jungle Brunch! Get ready to enjoy new exclusive cocktail specials, a live DJ, and delicious brunch dishes to kick off your weekend! Don’t miss out—make your reservation today
    Jungle Brunch photo
  • National Margarita Day

    Feb 22, 2025 only
    Celebrate National Margarita Day on Saturday, February 22nd with $10 Margaritas—available all day with the purchase of any entrée! Cheers to good times and great drinks. Make your reservation today!
    National Margarita Day photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Weekdays 4-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Escape the Chicago winter at our new Happy Hour, from 3 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday! It wouldn't be Happy Hour without an Espresso Martini or a Margarita, both just $10! Sip Draft Beer for $6, Wine for $7, and Well Drinks for $9. New food options include Asada, Pollo, and Vegan Chorizo Tacos for $12 each, plus try our Chef's Taco of the Week, a tasty creation that's always changing and always delicious, for $12. And of course, enjoy our classic Guacamole for $8!
    Happy Hour Weekdays 4-6pm photo
  • Try our Valentine's Cocktail, "Kiss From a Rose"

    Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Fall in love with our exclusive specialty cocktail, Kissed By a Rose! It's a perfect blend of smooth vodka, sweet passionfruit and guava, and a zesty twist of fresh lemon, all sprinkled with a touch of glitter for a little extra love. This cocktail is available exclusively from February 1st to 16th, so be sure to stop by and give it a try before it's gone.
    Try our Valentine's Cocktail, "Kiss From a Rose" photo
  • Featured Menu Items for Valentine's Weekend ❤️

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    This Valentine's Weekend, treat yourself & your loved one to specialty-crafted dishes only available from 2/14 - 2/16. Starters: BREAD AND MARROW: macha dinner roll, bone marrow butter, mango slaw SEAFOOD TOSTADA: crispy tortilla, avocado puree, shrimp, octopus, calamari, heirloom tomato, garlic aioli Main Dishes: RAVIOLI DE LANGOSTA: heart-shaped lobster ravioli, rose petal sauce, chestnut, truffle oil, toasted almonds MAR Y TIERRA: 8oz fillet, coffee rub, half lobster, garlic butter, smoky aioli, hoja santa, apple slaw Dessert: FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE: strawberry ice cream, hibiscus berries PASSION FRUIT MOUSSE: passion fruit, guava, lemon, glitter Cocktail: KISS FROM A ROSE vodka, passionfruit, guava, lemon, glitter

What 980 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Costera Cocina Tulum offers a "warm and inviting" ambiance, ideal for a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, including standout dishes like shrimp aguachile and short ribs. The service is often praised as "exceptional," with attentive staff enhancing the visit. While some mention high prices, many find the vibrant atmosphere and quality food worth it.
980 Reviews
  1. Bryan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience!! Ashton was our server and I’m glad we got waited on by him!!! Such a cool person and he did an amazing job!! I brought my girlfriend here for an early Valentine’s Day celebration and I don’t regret it at all. We loved the ambiance and especially the food. We started off with the Costera Guacamole and it was amazing I love the little spice it had. For entrees she had the Pollo al horno and I had the Carne asada cooked medium well and we shared a side of French fries and Arroz con Frijoles. We enjoyed everything the carne was so juicy and tender we enchilada that was included was very good as well I loved the sweet molé. I pretty much cleaned up the plate. For desserts we got surprised by Ashton with a mango sorbet and it was delicious thanks again Ashton !! We also had the Coconut flan and it was absolutely delicious as well!!! We will definitely be back and ask for Ashton !!
    Costera Cocina TulumResponded 1 day ago
    Bryan, thank you so much for your incredible review! We're overjoyed to hear that you and your girlfriend had an exceptional early Valentine's Day celebration with us. Your kind words about our Costera Guacamole, Pollo al horno, Carne asada, French fries, Arroz con Frijoles, and the Coconut flan mean the world to us. Ashton is truly a gem, and we're thrilled he made your experience even more memorable. We look forward to welcoming you both back soon! Cheers!

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  2. Kendrah

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance nice and red snapped was well seasoned, i would order tacos next time

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  3. Cecilia

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, and drinks were strong! such a cute and esthetic restaurant. I will say though the waitress we had was a bit snappy and made us feel so rushed on ordering and came to our table a little too often we had no chance to talk we were always being watched we just felt like our experience was rushed by her. There’s a policy there that anyone at the table has to order food no matter what. I had a friend who wanted to just order drinks and our waitress said she had to eat since everyone was eating and then proceeded to give the menu to my friend and when she was asking her questions she snatched the menu out of her hand out of frustration. She did not make our experience enjoyable. Maybe if we had a better waitress our experience would’ve been 10/10, but it was a 3/10

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  4. Omar

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    What an awesome experience, food was amazing and the oysters phenomenal. Service was okay, but overall great restaurant
    Costera Cocina TulumResponded 1 day ago
    Omar, thank you for visiting us! We're delighted you enjoyed the oysters and overall dining experience. Your feedback on the service is appreciated, as it allows us to continually improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide an exceptional experience from start to finish on your next visit.

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  5. Brittany

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time always. 3rd time going, I’ll be back again!
    Costera Cocina TulumResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind review, Brittany! We're delighted you had an enjoyable experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  6. Veronica

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place great service food was perfect. Great ambience.
    Costera Cocina TulumResponded 1 day ago
    Veronica, thank you for dining with us! We're delighted you enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere and attentive service. It's rewarding to hear the food was perfect for your occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  7. Tia

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a reservation at 7:15 got there at 7:30 due to traffic. I would have been very satisfied if the staff wasn’t rushing us & letting us know that we had to leave at 9 repeatedly & not because we were 15 minutes late we had to leave at 9 regardless because the table was booked for someone else at 9. So they suggested that we order off their menu & not the restaurant week menu because we were told we wouldn’t have time to finish our food. I was flabbergasted.! I’ve never experienced anything like that before. But the restaurant is beautiful the seating is extremely tight but great for its aesthetics! And the food & drinks were amazing!

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  8. KiyaR

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, ambiance, drinks, service. Everything was good and everyone was attentive. Is is fairly smoky in there so if you have any respiratory issues I’d proceed with caution. It’s due to a lot of the food and drinks having fire and/or smoke aesthetic effect.
    Costera Cocina TulumResponded 1 day ago
    Kiya, thank you for taking the time to share your positive dining experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, drinks, and attentive service. Your feedback is appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful visit. Cheers!

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  9. Eva

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was a first for me where I didn't like the food I heard so many great reviews but when I tried the food it wasn't good and actually a few dishes were disappointing. I don't think I would be returning plus to charge a mandatory gratuities for food that isn't good is diabolical.

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  10. Joyce

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good restaurant week menu but the enchiladas tortillas were hard and mole was too sweet
    Costera Cocina TulumResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Joyce, for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you enjoyed our restaurant week menu offering. Your feedback on the enchiladas and mole is appreciated, and we'll share it with our culinary team to assist with improving those dishes moving forward. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide an exceptional dining experience.

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Costera Cocina Tulum is rated 4.5 stars by 980 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Costera Cocina Tulum

850 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607-1317

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Green St.
  • Neighbourhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Aldo Ayala
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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