The fresh flavors of Latin America on the Chicago Riverwalk!
Hours
Open May - November
Open 7 Days a Week
11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Happy Hour! Mon. - Wed.
5:00 PM - 7:00PM
Contact us
Get in touch with CocoBar on the Chicago Riverwalk!
No reservations needed!
¡Bienvenidos!
Amid beautiful views of the Chicago River and the architecture of downtown Chicago, CocoBar is a Latin American oasis, ready to tempt you with sizzling tacos, cold aguas frescas (Mexican juices) and Chicago's best margaritas.
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Relax on the Riverwalk's shadiest patio while you enjoy loaded nachos, fresh homemade salsas and fresh ceviche, plus a full bar and cocktail menu with over 50 margarita options!
Our team looks forward to serving you! Complete your visit with a trip to our sister store Colores Mexicanos: Chicago's Mexican Gift Shop. Aquí les esperamos!
Come Join us for
HAPPY HOUR!
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Happy Hour!
Monday - Wednesday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Specials
Frozen Margaritas $10
Tecate Beer Buckets $19
Free order of Chips and Salsa with the purchase of two or more drinks
Loaded Nachos $15
Menu
Grab a quesadilla or a Walking Taco to go as you explore downtown Chicago, or stop in for a margarita and some of Chef Letty's famous guacamole on our shady riverside patio.
Food
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WALKABLES
Mexican street Corn cooked with Epazote Herb and Poblano Pepper. Topped with Butter, Mayo, Cotija Cheese, Lime, and Cilantro. Served in a cup.
Fritos topped with Beans, Carne Asada, Queso Sauce, Pico de Gallo, and Salsa. Served in the bag!
Add Guacamole +$3
Grilled Chicken, Black Beans, Lettuce, Sour Cream, and Pico de Gallo served in a crispy, rolled corn Tortilla.
Choose one: Malbec Beef, BBQ Chicken or Spinach and Cheese
SHAREABLES
Your choice of Salsa $8, Guacamole $10, Queso Sauce $9 or Mango Pico $12 or Choose 3 and make it a Platter! $25
Your choice of Protein (Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken, or Mexican Pulled Pork), Black Beans, Queso Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, and Salsa. Add Guacamole +$3
Black Bean and Chickpea hummus with a Poblano Pepper twist. Topped with Letty’s famous Cilantro Vinaigrette, roasted Bell Peppers, Avocado, Queso Fresco, and roasted Pumpkin Seeds. Served with Tortilla Chips.
MAINS
Shrimp marinated in Lime Juice with Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, and
Avocado served over a crispy flat corn Tortilla.
Carne Asada, Lettuce, Sour Cream, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, and Salsa
served over a crispy flat Corn Tortilla.
Tortilla Chips drenched in Salsa Verde, topped with Sour Cream, Onion, and Fresh Cheese. Add Carne Asada or Chicken +$4
Chihuahua Cheese melted between a Flour Tortilla and topped with Salsa Verde and Sour Cream. Add a Protein (Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken or Mexican Pulled Pork) +$4
Topped with your choice of Protein (Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken or Carnitas), Onion, Cilantro, and Salsa.
Huge Flour Tortilla packed with Carne Asada, Black Beans, Lettuce, Sour Cream, and our housemade Salsa.
SALADS OR WRAPS
make any salad a Wrap + $2
Add Grilled Chicken to any wrap or salad +$4
Arugula, Chickpeas, Black Beans, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, and fresh Herbs. Tossed in Lime Juice and Spice blend.
Romaine Lettuce, mixed Herbs, Parmesan Cheese, and Croutons. Topped with Caesar Dressing.
Arugula, Orange, Cucumber, Strawberries, fresh Mozzarella, toasted Pumpkin Seeds. Topped with a Guava Dressing.
DESERTS
10 Churro Fries Topped with your choice of Caramel, Chocolate, or both!
2 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream, Churro Fries, and Doradas. Topped
with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce, and a Maraschino Cherry. Served in a cup!
Oreo, Spicy Mango, and Strawberry Lemonade.
Add as many Scoops as you’d like! Add +$3 ea. Scoop.
Drinks
¡BUILD YOUR OWN MARGARITAS! $15
House Tequila: Arette Blanco
House Mezcal: Del Amigo
Reposado: La Gritona + $2
Premium Blanco Tequila: Don Julio + $2
Premium Mezcal: Yola Mezcal + $2
Strawberry
Coconut
Blood Orange
Passionfruit
Prickly Pear
Cucumber
Mango
Rasberry
Peach
Pineapple
Tamarind
Watermelon
Chamoy: Tangy dip made from fruit, chilies, lime, and salt. + $1
Tajín: Seasoning made out of chili pepper, lime, and salt.
Magarita Sea Salt
Sugar
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All SEASONS SPECIALS
Modelo + Shot of House Tequila.
(Tecate/Modelo or Corona)
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Keep it simple with our refreshing Classic
Margarita. Arette Blanco Tequila, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
Deep Eddy's vodka, fresh lime juice, blood
orange concentrate, and ginger beer.
Bacardi Coconut Rum, Letty's house made
strawberry mint agua fresca, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
Arette Blanco Tequila, Domaine Canton, Grape-fruit, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda.
Our house brewed Café de Olla, Jameson, and Letty's housemade horchata. Served over ice.
Our low-ABV spin on the Classic Margarita with Agave Wine in place of Tequila for those looking for something lighter.
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Homemade cinnamon Café de Olla: Cinnamon, star anise, and orange peel. Served over ice. Add our Horchata Creamer + $1
Chef Letty’s famous Horchata; Rice-based cinnamon-y delight!
Fresh Mexican Juices made fresh in house!
Strawberry Mint and Spicy Watermelon Lemonade.
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Bottled Water.
COLD BEER/BEER BUCKET (5)
Tecate $5/22
Modelo $7/30
Corona Extra $7/30
Cruz Blanca IPA $8
Palm Shade Hazy
Cruz Blanca $8
Mexico Calling Lager
Casa Humilde ALE (16oz) $10
Viva La Frida Hibiscus
Rotating Local IPA $9
Topo Chico $8
Hard Seltzer
High Noon $8
LICOR SELECTION
WOMAN-OWNED TEQUILAS AND MEZCALES. TRY OUR
LA GRITONA REPOSADO AND YOLA MEZCAL!
Jose Cuervo Tradicional $10
Arette Blanco Tequila $12
Del Amigo Mezcal $13
La Gritona Reposado $15
Yola Mezcal $5
Don Julio Blanco $16
Deep Eddys $10
Grey Goose $13
Jameson $12
Beef Eater's Gin $10
Bacardi Coconut Rum $12
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum $10
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Make a reservation!
Don't worry, reservations are never required at CocoBar! Just walk up and enjoy!
Want to reserve a section of the restaurant for a party of 15 or larger? Just give us a call! Want to book a corporate party, a cocktail hour, or rent our entire space for a private event? Email us at cocobarchicago@gmail.com, and we'll respond with a personalized package and quote!
Our story
15 years ago, sisters Leticia and Erika Espinosa immigrated to Chicago from Mexico City. As they put down roots in the Windy City, the Espinosa sisters proudly preserved the culture, traditions and recipes they grew up with. Five years ago, they co-founded Colores Mexicanos: Chicago's Mexican Gift Shop, to bring the finest in Mexican art and culture to downtown Chicago. Now, they plan to do the same at CocoBar, with delicious, fresh Latin American cuisine made fresh for you on the Chicago Riverwalk. We hope you'll join us. ¡Salud!
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