El Cochino - Mexican restaurant in Lake in the Hills - 4580 W Algonquin Rd, USA

We arrived and were greeted immediately! They said about a 15 minute wait. It was about 8 minutes and then we were seated! Our waitress was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was awesome and delicious 😋. I was here a previous time with a big group and we had great service then as well! Will definitely be back!

We went here on a Friday afternoon/evening after being invited by a friend. I wanted to love this place because I really enjoyed Bistro(next door). However, our service was really slow the day we visited. We will probably visit again in hopes this was a one off situation. We sat outside for our meal and had a large party which could have contributed to the service challenges.

Very friendly staff, great selection of food, and nice place! Only thing is if you are looking for a big selection of Mexican food, this is not the place.

We finally got to try El Cochino and it was everything I was hearing about! We went out for our anniversary and they made it very special. Thank you for helping us celebrate! I had three different Tacos and each one was amazing. I think the fish taco was our favorite. My wife got the Steak and Shrimp bowl. Everything was so fresh, ingredients, salsas, and sauces. Our food came out really quickly and well presented. Of course we had drinks and those were just as good! We will be back this week to try more!

El Cochino - A Must-Try for Fresh, Flavorful Mexican Food! My husband and I recently had the pleasure of dining at El Cochino, and we were absolutely blown away! From the incredible food to the incredible service, it was an experience we won't soon forget. Food: • Shrimp Tacos: These were hands-down some of the best tacos I've ever had. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, the tortillas were fresh and flavorful, and the toppings were just right. • Shrimp Burrito: This was a massive and delicious burrito, packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. • Guacamole: This was the perfect starter, creamy and full of avocado goodness. Service: Our server, Brooke or Gianna (we apologize if we don't have the correct name!), was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful. She went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary restrictions, even going next door to get us lard-free chips! This level of service is truly rare and made our experience even more enjoyable. Atmosphere: El Cochino has a vibrant and lively atmosphere. The music was great, and the restaurant was full of energy. It's the perfect place to relax with friends or have a fun date night. Overall: We cannot recommend El Cochino enough! The food is fresh, flavorful, and delicious, the service is outstanding, and the atmosphere is fun and inviting. We will definitely be back for Taco Tuesday next week and will bring the whole family soon. We've already told all our friends about this hidden gem! 5 out of 5 stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Had my doubts walking into the place. But I was very surprised at how great the food was. Super flavorful all the way down to the fresh sauces they make in house. Also the staff are super friendly. Sydney the bar tender was great and hospitable. Will definitely return.

We decided to do a date night here on a Tuesday evening, which just happened to be their Taco Tuesday special. We had a short wait to be seated as the place was quite busy, but the staff was great at keeping us updated on the progress of our table. Once seated, we were greeted promptly, given a digital menu and ordered a round of delicious margaritas. We tried the wings, tempura pickles and chips with guacamole for apps. I would recommend all of them except maybe the tempura pickles, only because I feel the tempura batter is a little thick for the pickles for our preference. We tried a variety of tacos (shrimp, carne asada, Korean BBQ pork). We also ordered the Al pastor but there was a mixup and we got 2 Korean BBQ instead of one of each - no biggie. Overall the food was good, service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed but fun. We will certainly be back! Note: their menu shown online doesn’t do justice to the variety they truly have. I was pleasantly surprised at their multiple varieties of cocktails and food choices. It appears you can also order from the bistro wasabi next door!

The food is great. However, they have a limited menu, mostly tacos and a variety of bowls. Our waitress named Brooklyn, was fabulous, had a wonderful smile, was attentive, and had a wonderful personality. She made excellent recommendations! The margaritas are good and they have a large selection of tequilas. It's a small place with outdoor sidewalk seating. My only suggestion would be that the chairs and booths are all wood, no padding. I would recommend for great authentic tacos!