Costera Cocina Tulum Menu (Update 2025)
Costera Cocina Tulum, located in Chicago, offers a trendy, intimate, and upscale Mexican dining experience. The ambiance transports diners to the vibrant coastal town of Tulum, with stunning aesthetics and generous portion sizes. From traditional Mexican fare to innovative fusion dishes, the menu caters to a variety of tastes. The service is exceptional, with attentive staff providing fantastic recommendations for both food and drinks. Highlights include the spicy margarita, flavorful tacos (especially the shrimp and steak options), and the rich Mole Poblano Enchiladas. The restaurant's design, complete with warm earth tones and rustic accents, creates a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Costera Cocina Tulum is perfect for special occasions or simply craving a taste of Tulum in downtown Chicago. The restaurant is a must-visit for those seeking a dining experience that combines impeccable service, vibrant flavors, and Miami vibes.
Brunch
EL SECRETO ESPRESSO MARTINI
vodka, cold brew, cinnamon demerara, coffee liqueur
SUMMER LOVE ROSE SANGRIA
rose wine, grand marnier, clementine, strawberry
SANDIA FRESCA WATERMELON MARGARITA
blanco tequila, lime, watermelon agave (make it spicy!)
ADIOS AMOR SPICY MARGARITA
blanco tequila, lime, agave, habanero, chamoy
LA CASITA STANDARD MARGARITA
blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime, agave
BLOODY MARY
vodka, house-made bloody mary
BLOODY MARIA
blanco tequila, house-made bloody mary
MICHELADA
beer of choice, house-made michelada + ... price varies
COSTERA MIMOSA
choice of strawberry, papaya, mango
POGGIO COSTA
veneto, it | prosecco
H ROSE
california | proprietary blend
THE HILT ESTATE
santa rita hills, ca | chardonnay
THE PARING
santa barbara, ca | sauvignon blanc
OVUM 'OFF THE GRID'
rogue valley, or | riesling
LINGUA FRANCA 'AVNI'
willamette valley, or | pinot noir
CATENA
mendoza, ar | malbec
POST & BEAM
napa valley, ca | cabernet sauvignon
NEGRA MODELO
bottle | mexico | dark lager
MOODY TONGUE ORANGE BLOSSOM
bottle | chicago | belgian blonde
PACIFICO
bottle | mexico | pilsner-style lager
HALF ACRE BODEM
draft | chicago | american ipa
ROTATING HANDLE
LANGOSTA
lobster, creamed corn, onion, cilantro, crispy onion
BARBACOA
black beans, barbacoa, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa, pickled red onion
ASADA
grilled steak, potatoes, jalapeno rajas, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa, crispy chicharron
POLLO
oregano marinated grilled chicken, corn, poblano pepper, pipian verde, pepitas
VEGAN CHORIZO
chorizo spiced plant based protein, potato, onion, cilantro, chipotle salsa, crispy sweet potato
COSTERA GUACAMOLE
pico de gallo, queso enchilado, shrimp, salsa macha
GUACAMOLE
avocado, garlic, serrano pepper, key lime, cilantro
FRESH MASA EMPANADAS
mahi mahi, tomato, onion, salsa verde, lettuce, crema
TUNA TARTARE
charred avocado, michelada broth, sesame seeds, veggie chips
OYSTERS
east or west coast oysters, michelada sauce, cocktail sauce, homemade chamoy
SHRIMP AGUACHILE
key lime cured shrimp, mango chipotle broth, toasted pepitas
PERUVIAN CEVICHE
mahi mahi, sweet potato, choclo, coconut leche de tigre
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
crispy tortilla, sunny side up eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, salsa ranchera, queso fresco
COSTERAS OMELETTE
spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, mexican cheese, breakfast potatoes
SHORT RIB CHILAQUILES
chile ancho salsa, egg, short rib, queso enchilado, crema fresca
PANCAKES
cajeta crema, passion fruit butter, jamaica macerated berries
MOLE POBLANO ENCHILADAS
shredded chicken, mole poblano, lettuce, crema fresca, avocado, cotija cheese, sesame seeds
BURRITO
scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, chorizo, oaxaca cheese, arbol crema, salsa verde
STEAK AND EGGS
grilled skirt steak, sunny-side-up eggs, potato-jalapeno rajas, crispy onion
MOLLETE
open-face breakfast sandwich, refried beans, mexican cheese, bacon, pico de gallo, salsa verde, scrambled egg
PINA COLADA FRENCH TOAST
cereal breaded brioche, pina colada sauce, toasted coconut flakes
COSTERA BURGER
toreado sauce, smokey mayo, pepper jack, pickles, bacon
LOBSTER ROLL
capers, smoked chipotle mayo, crispy onion
SURF AND TURF
the costera burger with a mini lobster roll on top
TORTA DE MILANESA
breaded chicken, avocado, tomato, mexican cheese, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, salsa verde
CAESAR
telera croutons, house caesar, parmesan cheese
GREENS AND MANGO
mixed greens, apple, grapes, pecans, mango vinaigrette
FRUIT
FRENCH FRIES
BACON
PAPAS CON CHORIZO
SHRIMP AGUACHILE
key lime cured shrimp, mango chipotle broth, toasted pepitas
TUNA TARTARE
charred avocado, michelada broth, sesame seeds, veggie chips
PERUVIAN CEVICHE
mahi mahi, sweet potato, choclo, coconut leche de tigre
OYSTERS
east or west coast, michelada sauce, cocktail sauce, homemade chamoy
GUACAMOLE
avocado, garlic, serrano pepper, key lime, cilantro
COSTERA GUACAMOLE
pico de gallo, queso enchilado, shrimp, salsa macha
FRESH MASA EMPANADAS
mahi mahi, tomato, onion, salsa verde, lettuce, crema
QUESO FUNDIDO
add: chorizo or soyrizo. melted mexican cheese, tortillas
OCTOPUS
adobo, butternut squash puree, fingerling potatoes, pumpkin seeds
SALSA TRIO
white habanero, chipotle, and salsa verde
CAVATELLI WITH STREET CORN
grilled corn, cotija cheese, butter, chile piquin
SPAGHETTI CON LANGOSTA
lobster, guajillo cream, mushrooms, grilled corn, cotija cheese
GRILLED WHOLE RED SNAPPER
hoja santa, heirloom tomato, queso fresco, baby watercress
SALMON A LA VERACRUZANA
crispy skin salmon, tomato, peppers, capers, green olives
PORK SHANK PIBIL
yucatan style braised pork shank, black beans, xnipek, salsa verde, tortillas
POLLO AL HORNO
adobo roasted half chicken, fingerling potatoes, green beans, mushrooms
SHORT RIB
root puree, mushroom, brussel sprouts, guajillo, demi-glace
CARNE ASADA
grilled skirt steak, cheese-mole enchilada, potato-jalapeno rajas
MINI TROMPO AL PASTOR
dried chile marinated pork, grilled pineapple, salsa verde, habanero salsa, house made tortillas
VEGAN CHILE RELLENO
mushrooms, zucchini, cauliflower, spanish rice, black beans, salsa ranchera
COSTERA BURGER
toreado sauce, smokey mayo, pepper jack, pickles, bacon
LOBSTER ROLL
capers, smoked chipotle mayo, crispy onion
SURF AND TURF
the costera burger with a mini lobster roll on top
TORTA DE MILANESA
breaded chicken, avocado, tomato, mexican cheese, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, salsa verde
CAESAR
telera croutons, house caesar, parmesan cheese
GREENS AND MANGO
mixed greens, apple, grapes, pecans, mango vinaigrette
LANGOSTA
lobster, creamed corn, onion, cilantro, crispy onion
FISH CARNITAS
carnitas-style braised mahi mahi, avocado puree, onion, cilantro, carrot-slaw, tamarind vinaigrette
BARBACOA
black beans, barbacoa, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa, pickled red onion
ASADA
grilled steak, potatoes, jalapeno rajas, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa, crispy chicharron
POLLO
oregano marinated grilled chicken, corn, poblano pepper, pipian verde, pepitas
VEGAN CHORIZO
chorizo spiced plant based protein, potato, onion, cilantro, chipotle salsa, crispy sweet potato
ROASTED VEGGIES
ESQUITES
ARROZ Y FRIJOLES
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
FRENCH FRIES
Negra Modelo
bottle | mexico | dark lager
Moody Tongue Orange Blossom
bottle | chicago | belgian blonde
Pacifico
bottle | mexico | pilsner-style lager
Half Acre Bodem
draft | chicago | american ipa
Rotating Handle
Poggio Costa
veneto, it | prosecco
H Rose
california | proprietary blend
The Hilt Estate
santa rita hills, ca | chardonnay
The Paring
santa barbara, ca | sauvignon blanc
Ovum 'Off The Grid'
rogue valley, or | riesling
Lingua Franca 'Avni'
willamette valley, or | pinot noir
Catena
mendoza, ar | malbec
Post & Beam
napa valley, ca | cabernet sauvignon
Sandia Fresca WATERMELON MARGARITA
blanco tequila, lime, watermelon agave (make it spicy!)
Playa De Pina PINEAPPLE PAPAYA MARGARITA
mezcal, papaya, pineapple, lime
La Casita STANDARD MARGARITA
blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime, agave
Shadows In The Jungle SMOKED OLD FASHIONED
mexican whiskey, mexican chocolate, orange, vanilla, smoke
Adios Amor SPICY MARGARITA
blanco tequila, lime, agave, habanero, chamoy
El Secreto ESPRESSO MARTINI
vodka, cold brew, cinnamon demerara, coffee liqueur
Summer Love ROSE SANGRIA
rose wine, grand marnier, clementine, strawberry
Beaches Of Tulum STRAWBERRY AND MINT MOJITO
rum, strawberry, mint, lime
Peligrosa MANGO COCONUT MARGARITA
blanco tequila, mango, coconut, chamoy, lime (frozen)
Puerto Vallarta GUAVA COCKTAIL
zero proof gin, guava, lemon
Michoacan MANGO MARGARITA
zero proof tequila, mango, lime
Jarritos
mandarin -or- grapefruit
Dinner
Happy Hour
CHICHARRONES
crispy pork rinds, chile piquin, spices, lime
SALMON TOSTADA
avocado salsa, tangerine, escabeche, tamarind vinaigrette, pepitas
BARBACOA SOPE
pinto beans, pickled onions, avocado salsa, queso and crema fresca
GUACAMOLE
avocado, garlic, serrano pepper, key lime, cilantro
La Casita Standard Margarita
reposado tequilla, orange liqueur, lime, agave
Paloma
rosemary infused mezcal, spicy infused blanco tequila, pamplemousse, lime, grapefruit jarritos
Rotating Draft Selection
ask your server
House Selected White
House Selected Red
H Rose
california | proprietary blend
CHURROS
dulce de leche ice cream, chocolate sauce
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
hibiscus berries, passion fruit, whipped cream
COCONUT FLAN
crispy sweet flour tortilla strips, toasted coconut, mango
POMEGRANATE OR MANGO SORBET
EL SECRETO Espresso Martini
vodka, cold brew, cinnamon demerara, coffee liqueur