XOCO: Authentic Mexican flavors, churros and rich chocolate in River North
XOCO in Chicago’s River North serves Mexican favorites from shrimp and chicharrón tacos to flavorful soups and freshly made churros dipped in rich hot chocolate. Guests praise friendly, attentive service and good value, with Thursday churro specials and a seasonal cheesecake option. A welcoming spot in Chicago's River North for quick, satisfying bites.
65 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Freshly made Mexican sandwiches like the Cuban-style torta with ham and bacon, served with flavorful soups.
Authentic tacos including shrimp and chicharron options, made with high-quality ingredients.
House-made churros with rich chocolate dip and seasonal hot chocolate, a customer favorite.
Hearty options like chicken tortilla soup, perfect for chilly Chicago days.
Rotating menu items, including cheesecake and chef's specials, to highlight fresh flavors.
Overall rating
Gris Ponce
My sister and I are regulars and cannot emphasize enough how much we love this place! The food is exquisite and the staff is stellar! Incredibly grateful to our phenomenal server, Jose Luis, we appreciate your amiability each time we dine in. We always look forward to the seasonal cheesecake :)
Ridge Martin
I walked in for churros and chocolate dip, I was talked into the class hot chocolate. Man it was good. On Thursdays, the churros are $1 each. I was very happy I got 2. 1 is fine, but 2 fills the "it was so good I want more" void. The hot chocolate is delicious and very rich. It taste like a chocolate bar was melted into the cup. It is thick and creamy. The staff was very friendly and happy to serve me with even my small order request. I would highly recommend this place, even if it's just for a quick churro and chocolate.
Ray
Landed late in Chicago and by the time I got to the hotel it was cold and windy. Didn't want to go far so I went to XOCO across the street. I picked the sandwich and the soup for the chilly night. Turned out to be a very nice combination. Soup was packed with flavor, and sandwich was tasty. Very warm staff as well.
Gabriel Tornero
I've been to Xoco many times, and it's a place that truly never disappoints. On my most recent visit, I ordered the chef's special, which was a half torta and a half soup. I chose the Cuban-style torta with ham and bacon. The flavors were incredible; the smoky notes from the ham and bacon paired perfectly, and the morita chile really brought everything together. The soup also had a fantastic flavor profile. The chicken tortilla soup might have needed a touch more salt, but on a crisp Chicago fall day, it was absolutely great Ohh can't forgot about the freshly made churros. A definite must try
Ansel Wong
A great spot in a great location! If you are looking for cheaper eats in the Chicago river north area I would totally recommend this spot. The shrimp tacos 🦐are to die for and the chicharron tacos 🌮 are one of a kind! End it off with a churro and it’s a 10/10 experience. Totally worth it for the price with great service nothing else to say.
