Coco Rico

Stopped here with a friend to pickup some of their famous Roasted Chicken. Smaller spot with counter service and High top tables.

He recalls coming here before going out for a good and hearty meal on the cheap.

We ordered a whole roasted chicken with a side of roasted potatoes and cole slaw. Chicken was seasoned and roasted perfectly and had a slight spicy kick to it. Sides were both excellent-especially since I'm not big on Cole Slaw and enjoyed it.

They do have Poutine as well Roasted Pork and Portuguese Sausage. Also saw they offer the famous Pasteis de Nata for dessert -next time. Simple and reasonably priced. We will be back!

We ordered through Ubereats. The potatoes were delicious and the stars of the meal, but it's never a good sign when the restaurant's staple isn't the standout. Chicken was dry and really needed some more seasoning or at least more salt. French fries were ok, salad was fine, macaroni salad was sad, noodles were over cooked and the dressing was too sweet for me. I was disappointed that they didn't include utensils for a family meal. Pasteis de nata were fine, too much vanilla. Overall, it was ok.

This is a counter-serve restaurant with limited indoor counter seating with stools, and a small terrasse for outdoor dining during the warmer months. I really enjoyed the terrasse here because of all the painted street art on the neighbouring buildings.

*Chicken: We ordered a half chicken to go. It came in a bag and wasn't cut up, so you have to be adventurous and be okay using your hands. It was SO JUICY, and the marinade was just right, not overly salty, and not lacking in flavor.
*Pork poutine: So this poutine is topped not with pulled pork / BBQ pork, but it seemed more like marinated roast pork. It made for a nicely balanced take on poutine, to contrast with the salty gravy and squeaky cheese curds.
*Pastel de nata: These come out at a nice temperature, straight from the warmer. The pastry puff crust is thick yet light and crumbly at the same time. The custard is really well balanced, not overly sweet or heavy, and made the tart really easy to eat. Keep in mind there's a small discount if you order six.

I haven't eaten at any of Montreal's other Portuguese rotisserie chicken places but I can say that Coco Rico definitely hits right.

Cute place to grab a quick bite! Friendly staff and quick service. I really enjoyed the potatoes, it was garlicky, flavorful, and hearty. The poutine was a poutine and I didn't think it was anything special. We also got the chicken sandwich which I found a little too dry - I think it would be really good with extra sauce!

I really enjoyed my last meal in Montreal this morning. The chicken was tender and the taste was just right. Not bland, not too flavorful. The Nata tastes very close to Nata Manteigaria, the one I had in Portugal. Nata is a must try! The lady at the cashier is the nicest. Will definitely come back here!

This place has the best Montreal has to offer imo. I kept coming back for the chicken rotisserie trio sandwich.
The nata for dessert is a must. Get one or 6.

The sides, it's different than I'm used to... several choices of coleslaw... which I didn't ever want any. But the roasted potatoes were crispy and amazing.

I'm going to east here again should I ever return.

Zero stars.I ordered roast potatoes and chicken sandwich.What I got ended my loving the food from here.My whole order came "COLD" and the chicken sandwich was slyly filled with "BOILED CHICKEN SKIN" instead of chicken meat Boiled chicken skin is disgusting I got sick. Really "CHEAP" service by this restaurant.I was a loyal patron now "NO MORE".!!! At this restaurant order with extreme caution and prejudice!

best chicken sandwiches evaaaaaa. very nolstalgic about this place. guy working there accidentally let me skip the line which was great. vibe is always very friendly but like does it even matter because all I can think about when I'm there is gimme sandwich. I think mat liked it but honestly it doesn't matter because we will be returning no matter what. coco rico is my love language. coco rico is love. coco rico is life. epic. wow.
-paloma

Great chicken! Rotisserie, perfectly cooked, that and potatoes or fries, with some side salads is what they do, and they do it well. Right next to Swartz's deli with their line out the door. Sure Swartz is a Montreal spot, but I pick coco chicken every time. Perfectly seasoned. They rotisserie their chicken over the potatoes, so can't recommend to roasted potatoes enough. Fast, efficient and polite staff keep the line moving.

This hole in the wall right next to the famous smoked meat shop is a sleeper hit. We were in a heavily Portuguese neighborhood so why not try the food? Order at the counter, collect your food, and park yourself at a table i side or outside. They have meat options like ribs, slow roasted pork, and roasted chicken. They may have had sandwiches too, don't remember. The side choices are. A bit limited. They have cole slaw, roasted potatoes, and salad (you choose which kind, here they have variety). They roast their potatoes underneath the chicken so they are basted with the chicken drippings, which makes for a flavor explosion, even for non potato fanatics, like myself. We opted for a family combo. Note the take out price is lower than the dine in price. You are offered mild or spicy sauce to eat your meal with. I recommend you take some! The chicken was succulent and the food reminds me of the latino food cafeterias back home with the roasted chicken. They also have a traditional Portuguese dessert called pastel de nata. It's kind of like a crustless mini custard. I was not expecting too much from it, because custards don't excite me, and it was not much to look at, but damnnnn, I had to hold back from buying more to take home. Exquisite!