Joe K.
4/3/2016
Forgot to check in here twice, but came here 2 days in a row. Small hole in the wall with pleasant staff. Male in front was helpful and is always the one working the front I hear. I ordered...
Taqueria Pequena
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105 S Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
History
Originally, this business was started as a way for the founder of the business to be close to her mother as she was elderly but there was no good way to make money nearby. The founder, Maria Bartolo, worked at a factory before deciding to try to open her own business. The founder's mother also had Alzheimer's, so she felt it was necessary to be close to her and the rest of the family instead of having to leave at the crack of dawn and travel about 2 hours every day just to get to work. The business has actually changed location 3 times since its inception before it's current location. The owner and the rest of the family that tends to work there (as well as all the happy customers) attribute the success of the business with the fact that it's real, authentic Mexican food.
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Reviews
5.040 reviewsCurt H.
1/9/2025
I've been coming here for nearly 30 years for their tamales all the way from Benton, IL. These are amazing
Christine S.
6/25/2020
Found this gem during a ride today. Appreciated the young man who took my order and the lady who handed me my to-go bag both wearing masks. Damn Covid has made eating out a rarity for us older...
Diane S.
4/9/2022
Really good authentic Mexican food close to home. Great service and friendly faces. Will be a regular here
LeAnn A.
9/28/2018
Best hidden secretin southern IL! We make special trips to southern Illinois from Charleston IL just to have their tacos !! Cute town, too!!
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