Quesabirria
Slow-braised birria on handmade tortillas, with rich consomé for dipping.
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Cocina mexicana, música en vivo.
Tacos, mezcal and a full bar. Karaoke on Saturdays, mariachi on Sundays, and parties that go late into the night.
From the kitchen
Las especialidades
Scratch-made classics and a bar program that takes its tequila seriously.
Mariscos
Cocteles de camarón, aguachiles and ceviche, fresh mariscos straight from the coast.
Cocteles de la casa
Micheladas, smoked cocktails and premium tequilas & mezcales from behind the bar.
Al fuego
Poblanos and salsas roasted over an open flame, the traditional way.
Upcoming events
La semana at Cocina 53
Every week has a rhythm here, live music, karaoke and late nights.
VIE
Friday · Viernes
Rompe x Noche 53
10 PM 'til late · every other monthOld school and new reggaeton hits all night. Bring your friends and vibe with a high-energy crowd, follow us for the next date.
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SÁB
Saturday · Sábado
Karaoke Night
Every Saturday · 7 PMLatin and American hits, from timeless classics to today's favorites. Grab the mic and make it your moment.
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DOM
Sunday · Domingo
Claudia La de Jalisco
Every Sunday · 1:30 - 3:30 PMLive mariachi-style music with Claudia La de Jalisco every Sunday. Perfect for friends and family, pair it with weekend brunch.
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De la cocina
Hecho con cariño
Family-owned, with recipes passed down through generations, handmade tortillas, slow-braised birria and fresh aguas frescas. Minutes from the Promenade, with weekend brunch starting at 9 AM.
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Google reviews
La gente habla
“The food was amazing — so much variety and flavor. The seafood was cooked perfectly, the octopus was one of the best I’ve had, and our server stayed on top of everything. Relaxing, welcoming, and we’ll definitely be back.”
★★★★★Riley B. · Google
“I come to Cocina 53 every time I’m in the area. The food is great and the service is even better — they even laugh at the jokes I tell in Spanish.”
★★★★★Marc C. · Google
“Miss Paloma’s service was excellent. On our first visit we loved the food, the service, and the atmosphere — it’s already our favorite restaurant. We felt right at home.”
★★★★★Sonia S. · Google
“Amazing food, amazing drinks, and a great vibe. It was my first time, but I’ll be back as a regular — you can really see the extra effort they put into the whole experience.”
★★★★★Walter G. · Google
“We had a rehearsal dinner here and the team truly made the night a success. Paloma and Thalia were so attentive and welcoming, everything felt easy and stress-free, and the homemade tortillas were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend for any special event.”
★★★★★Brianda H. · Google
La vida en 53
Every night tells a story
Catering
Bring Cocina 53 to your fiesta
Taco bars, family-style trays and full-service catering for offices, weddings and backyard fiestas across the southwest suburbs.
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Find your seat
Right on Bolingbrook Drive, with parking out front.
¡Aquí estamos!
235 S. Bolingbrook Dr., Bolingbrook, look for the marquee sign
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Las Horas
- Mon - Thu11 AM - 9 PM
- Friday11 AM - 11 PM
- Saturday9 AM - 11 PM
- Sunday9 AM - 9 PM
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La Mesa
Weekends fill fast, reserve ahead for birthdays, big groups and quince after-parties. Or skip the wait and take the fiesta home.