Skip to Main Content
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Students wait in line for the La Cocinita food truck. The Evanston-based restaurant will return to Taste of Chicago on Wednesday for its third appearance at the annual food festival.

Evanston restaurant La Cocinita returns to Taste of Chicago

July 11, 2018

When Evanston restaurant and food truck La Cocinita made its Taste of Chicago debut in 2016, co-owner Rachel Angulo said the pork patacon was an immediate hit. The crispy green plantain sandwich, topped...

Students sit together on the ground floor of Norris. Dunkin’ Donuts will be one of two current vendors to continue operating under Compass Group.

Compass Group to bring new direction to Norris dining on July 1

June 30, 2018

In early June, it was reported that Frontera Fresco would be the first restaurant in Norris University Center to close its doors as part of the University’s transition from Sodexo to Compass Group North...

Students wait in line for La Cocinita, one of the four vendors at the first Taste of Dillo outside Deering Library on Monday. The food truck preview aimed to showcase some of the food that will be served during Dillo Day.

Mayfest serves up preview of Dillo Day food trucks

May 16, 2017

In preparation for Dillo Day, some sample the artists’ tracks and others sample vendors’ bites. Food trucks lined up in front of Deering Library on Monday for Mayfest’s Taste of Dillo, the first...

La Cocinita, a food truck first launched in New Orleans in 2011, will occupy its first brick-and-mortar location in Evanston this March. Operated by husband and wife Rachel and Benoit Angulo, La Cocinita offers Venezuelan-inspired cuisine.

Wilmette couple to open Latin American restaurant in Evanston

January 31, 2016

After five years on wheels, the owners of La Cocinita Food Truck decided to anchor their Venezuelan-inspired cuisine business in a more permanent location — Evanston. Culinary duo Rachel and Benoit...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
La Cocinita