El Cochino

Name: El Cochino
Address: 4580 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL, 60156, US
Telephone: +12248587000
Price range: $$$

Mexican$$$Algonquin

$$$ · Expensive
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4580 W Algonquin Rd
Algonquin, IL 60156
+12248587000
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$325 annual fee
4x on up to $50,000 of eligible spend a year
≈$6.00
6%
With Upside: ≈$12.00 · 12%
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$95 annual fee
≈$5.40
5.4%
With Upside: ≈$11.40 · 11%
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300 Chase Ultimate Rewards · ≈$5.40 at 1.8¢ each (valuation from Jan 2026)
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Chase Sapphire Reserve
$795 annual fee
≈$5.40
5.4%
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300 Chase Ultimate Rewards · ≈$5.40 at 1.8¢ each (valuation from Jan 2026)
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About

El Cochino is a Mexican taco, tempura, and tequila bar in Illinois that offers dine-in and carryout.

El Cochino is a taco, tempura, and tequila bar with a Mexican-style menu. Its salsas are made fresh daily and served with chips.

Known for

Korean BBQ pork tacos
Pickle or green bean tempura
Salsas made fresh daily

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Eat Around Town4–6 points per $1
AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Dine Out with Wyndham1–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
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Hours

Monday	5 PM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday	5 PM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday	5 PM – 9:30 PM
Thursday	5 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday	5 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday	5 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday	4:30 PM – 9 PM

Location

4580 W Algonquin Rd · Algonquin, Algonquin

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Features

Takeout

Good for

Dinner · Lunch

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