Welcome to Costera Cocina Tulum
Costera Cocina Tulum in Chicago, inspired by the vibes of Tulum, Mexico, offers a trendy, intimate, and classy dining experience. Known for its beautifully decorated interiors, attentive service, and delicious Mexican cuisine, the restaurant has received rave reviews from customers. Highlights include the flavorful guacamole, freshly made chips, lobster pasta, and tropical decor that transports diners to a Tulum-like setting. With a diverse menu and a welcoming ambiance, Costera Cocina Tulum is a must-visit for those seeking a taste of Mexico in the heart of Chicago.
- 850 W Fulton Market Chicago, IL 60607850 W Fulton Market Chicago, IL 60607 Hotline: (312) 300-0774
Welcome to Costera Cocina Tulum, a vibrant culinary gem located in the heart of Chicago's Fulton Market, at 850 W Fulton Market. This Mexican restaurant encapsulates the spirit of Tulum, bringing a taste of coastal paradise directly to the city. With a commitment to quality ingredients and authentic flavors, Costera Cocina Tulum offers an exquisite dining experience that turns each meal into a delightful escape.
The atmosphere here is nothing short of enchanting. As you step inside, you're greeted by stunning tropical decor that evokes the serene beauty of Tulum's beaches. The ambiance is enhanced by low lighting and the rhythm of Latin music, creating an inviting environment perfect for date nights or social gatherings. For those looking to enjoy the outdoors, the charming patio provides a picturesque setting to savor your meal.
At Costera Cocina Tulum, the menu boasts a range of mouthwatering dishes. Start your meal with the Peruvian Ceviche, featuring fresh mahi mahi paired with sweet potato and a refreshing coconut leche de tigre. For brunch enthusiasts, the LOBSTER ROLL is a must-try, drizzled with smoked chipotle mayo and enhanced by crispy onions. Other standout dishes include the short rib quesadillas—a delicious debate between empanada and quesadilla—and the innovative street corn pasta, perfectly complemented by succulent shrimp.
Drinks are equally impressive, with options like the EL SECRETO ESPRESSO MARTINI that beautifully marries vodka and cold brew, ensuring both energizing and indulgent sips. The dessert menu is equally tantalizing, with the COCONUT FLAN served with crispy tortilla strips and fresh mango, providing a sweet finish that lingers pleasantly.
Reviews from delighted diners highlight not only the delectable food but also the attentive service and cozy atmosphere. Many note the freshness of ingredients and the creative twists on traditional dishes, contributing to a captivating culinary journey. Overall, Costera Cocina Tulum is more than just a meal; it's an experience that transports you to the sun-kissed shores of Mexico.
Join us at Costera Cocina Tulum for a journey through the vibrant flavors of Mexico, an experience you won't soon forget. Whether it's a casual brunch or an intimate dinner, this restaurant promises to deliver remarkable cuisine and unforgettable memories.

Great experience! We had an early dinner on the patio so did not get to experience the "club vibes" but I did walk inside and the place is beautifully decorated and reminded me of my experience in a similar restaurant located in Tulum for a friends bachelorette party. Our server was great with lots of helpful suggestions. We got the guacamole on happy hour and it was very flavorful with bottomless chips. We also ordered the short rib quesadillas. This is a point of strong opinion, as we all would have called this an empanada. However, strong debate would point out that it's not an empanada because it is not closed. Anywho...it tastes awesome so just get it. S I opted to get the street corn pasta and added shrimp per my server's suggestion. It was really good and such a different concept. My husband got the burger and he really loved it as well. The dessert menu looked amazing but I was unfortunately too full to try any this visit. I would definitely return to Costera Cocina Tulum!

Food: Everything was just so so good. From food to decor to atmosphere was great. I recommend this for anyone that is visiting or going out to dinner for girls or date night. The chips were freshly made and crunchy and it sways from your typical Tortilla chip, more like a pita. The guacamole was food, it could have added a little more salt to finished the touch. Ratio between chip and guacamole was not enough on the chips. I got the Al pastor which can feed for 4 people honestly, it has a great little display with sweet tangy flavors. It comes with 10 tortilla and extra condiments. All the tacos were delicious with compact flavors with just enough on the tortilla. Drinks were great as well that paired nicely with our food. The sunkissed reminded me more of orange tropical drink Service: our server was pretty laid back, he was very cool and attended to the things we needed. Ambiance: it's a low lit place so watch your step but it has great Latin music and Mexican culture culinary that just takes this experience on another level. Location accommodation: they have outdoor patio, bar and indoor for seating. I recommend reservations as it was pretty busy on Saturday night.

The drinks and service were amazing! The decor brought me back to my Tulum MEX visit and the cenotes. The Lobster Pasta was portioned well and delicious. Costera is highly recommended and I can't wait to visit again!

I have been here a few times, mostly during happy hour and I'm loving the tropical Tulum inspired decor. I first ate here after NeoCon & Design Days in Fulton. I had the shrimp tagliatelle with pine nuts & loved the herb cream, light truffle flavor, & the mildly nutty combo. It felt cozy & warming paired with the tropical rattan decor - very on trend for the last 2 years. Came back for an InKind promo, and got oysters, prawns, more tagliatelle, and guacamole. Oysters tasted fresh and I opted for a split of East / West Coast. These came with homemade chamoy & michelada. I ordered the savory & well-seasoned prawns, a little salty & flavorful. But, I had to dig through a lot of toppings & the edible portions of the fish weren't very big. Service staff was very attentive and friendly.

While visiting Chicago my friends and I came to this beautiful place for lunch. It was so beautiful and service was amazing! One of our friends was vegan and they paired us with a Vegan server which was awesome! We loved this place so much we came back for dinner the next night! We enjoyed the oysters, Lobster roll and vegan tacos! We also had gotten some shots of tequila that was brought out on a airplane! The decor is absolutely stunning and not busy at all here which is surprising due to how much thought is put into every detail!

This is such a cute place! Lovely decor. Service was a little slow at the beginning as we were waiting over 10min to get greeted by our server. However, once they did come they were great. Super nice and attentive. For drinks I wanted the Day Party at Bagatelle which was not available frozen. Our server still was able to make the drink for me on the rocks and let me tell you... ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Probably my favorite cocktail EVER and I am not exaggerating. We got the tuna tartare to start. It was pretty good. Not the best I have ever had, but solid. For entrees we got the fish tacos and the shrimp tacos. Both were good but nothing earth shattering. Solid choices but a bit pricey. Overall, I would definitely go back to try other dishes and for the best cocktail ever!

Food: my friends and I tried the set menu for lunch and it is such a good deal! Since we were a group of 3 we got to try each of the entrees and appetizers. Dessert was probably my favorite part! Service: servers were very friendly! Ambiance: super cute vibe that transports you to tulum. I would say it's nice casual and in the summer really makes you feel like you are somewhere else !

Absolutely picturesque! When I thought this place would just be a pretty face, it smacked me with some amazing drinks and pretty good food. My group ordered the giant spicy margarita and it didn't play around. It's spicy. My sinuses were definitely cleared after that lol. We ordered a few appetizers to share and individual entrees. The guacamole was so good. The queso not so much--it was not warm and starting to congeal. Some people in my group ordered Caesar salads and enjoyed it. I ordered the lobster tacos and almost died of happiness. They were so good. I let one of my friends have a bite (a small one because I wasn't trying to share fr) and she ordered it too. I would absolutely return. Don't try using your ring light though. We were admonished immediately by management for trying to achieve the perfect photos. Still managed to get some anyway lol. The server was so kind and attentive. He had a wild bunch on his hands for sure but took it like a champ.

Very cool, trendy spot in the Fulton Market section of West Loop! I have been here numerous times for brunch/lunch and dinner and it doesnt disappoint! Bar and wait staff are always nice and the ambiance puts you in the mindset of a joint actually in Tulum if you've been before. Cool little monkeys hanging from the ceiling and the overall tropical look of the place sets it all off. There is a very nice sized outdoor patio to chill on during these warmer month of course. Food here is really good as I have had the following: Brunch Pina Colada French Toast (Out f'n standing!) Short Rib Chilaquiles ((Amazing) Mollete (yummy) Lunch/Dinner Lobster Roll (Good) Costera Burger (Very good) Cavatelli with Sweet Corn (Chef's Kiss) Drinks here are decent as well as the Paloma, Shadows in the Jungle (old fashioned), El Secreto (tequila espresso martini) and Sandia Fuego are some really good ones to throw down. If you have't been, its a dope place to check out!