It's been 11 years since my last review so I figured it's time for an update. I graduated from…read moreNorthwestern, moved to LA, moved to Boston. I never forgot Tomate though. Tania is so amazing; she even catered our wedding! Tomate is one of a kind, and Evanston/NU is so lucky to have them. The carnitas and carne asada remain the two shining stars on their menu. They are so freaking good. The horchatas are also so amazing. I didn't know how good I had it until I moved away and tasted bad horchatas for the first time. I've had burritos/tacos in Vegas, LA, NYC and Chicago (Pilsen). There have been restaurants that do some things better, but no one does carne asada/carnitas like Tomate. (Although I'm going to Mexico City/Oaxaca next month so we'll see if that changes haha) The burritos have risen in price to $11, but honestly holding pretty steady with Chipotle prices, which I consider the gold standard of takeout value. They've closed their storefront and moved to online only ordering. Remember to place your order ahead of time!

I've been eating at Tomate Fresh Kitchen for over a decade now and their quality has not faltered…read more I love that it's walking distance from my office and I can place an order and walk there and it's ready to go.

This small place is so lovely and delicious. I will definitely be returning. I got empanadas, a…read morechurro and a cold drink. 22 for everything Shout out to Maya who served me and was knowledgeable and lovely. I didn't get to try their cakes or other baked goods but they had a great selection. Also a nice clean cafe and bakery I'll be back soon!

Very cute bakery. Friendly service. They had so many different options from macarons, cake pops,…read morecake slices, flan, tres leches cake, savory empanadas, cookies by the pound ($13.99/lb) and delicious looking pan dulce. Although I wanted to try a little of everything, I only grabbed a few goodies - an apple empanada, a concha and a payaso - a sweet pink swirl bread slice with some raisins and a sugary paste exterior. All were fresh and delicious. It was hard to choose a favorite, and I would get all of them again. So happy to discover this spot and will be coming back to try many more of their items!

Great food, margaritas and service! It's become my favorite Mexican restaurant. Not to mention…read moretheir partnership with Beth's Bakery for delicious pastries and donuts in the morning.

Upscale Spanish restaurant in the heart of Evanston to impress any foodie! Ambiance was beautiful…read moreinside with modern feel from the decor to the decorative plates on the table. We came on a rainy weekend with our parents and it was relatively quiet, in contrast to the other reviews we got lucky in that regard as it wasn't crowded. Street parking was easy to locate with minimal issues. Service was exceptional from the friendly staff to the beautiful playing of each dish, you can tell they take attention to detail seriously. Food and drinks definitely appeased us on the quality of the ingredients and the well seasoned protein dishes. I had their fish tacos and was perfectly satisfied with it as well as the caipirinha that was well crafted by the bartender. For dessert, we opted for the tres leches cake which was not setup how it is traditionally made but we enjoyed the experience.

Note: Cash Only I…read morewas so excited to try Panaderia Evita, I put it on my calendar to not forget. While they have some things going for them, the experience ended up falling a little below expectations. Walking in, you're greeted by the smell of fresh baked goods. The setup is similar to Paris Baguette where you grab a pair of tongs and a tray, and then grab anything you want. Therein lies complaint #1: Other than small price stickers that some amy needs reading glasses for, there are no labels of any kind as to what it what. I can recognize a donut (at least I think so), but with the rest, I couldn't even tell if they were sweet or savory. I grabbed three different pastries, including one that was recommended by the clerk. With half an exception, the feedback is generally the same. This is complaint #2: Except for the one that had a softer, yellower center, the dough was firm with very little give. There's nothing wrong with a little crispness, but in this case, there wasn't much (if any) flakiness. With all of this said, while I am open to returning and trying some more items, I don't see myself breaking down the door to come back or recommending this spot to friends and family.

Panaderia Evita is a true hidden gem in the neighborhood!…read more Panaderia Evita is the type of bakery that if you walked too fast you would miss it. I came across Panaderia Evita during a random walk through Rodgers Park and I'm so happy I stop in that day. The staff is friendly and always speaks when I visit. The inside is spacious and clean not much investment into the decor but the food makes up for it. There are a ton of bakeries along the same block but the pastries from Panaderia Evita stand out from the rest. The homemade donuts are unbelievable! Pastries from the sugar donuts to the Conchas are so sweet and fluffy. I have yet to have a bad pastry from Panaderia Evita! I highly recommend trying the donuts because they're so fluffy and test so fresh. I haven't had a fresh donut like the ones at Panaderia Evita even at places dedicated to donuts.

My friends and I have gone here multiple times and I've always been happy with our experiences…read more Firstly, they have an fantastic selection of imported goods in their pantry. I spent a couple weeks in Ecuador and when I got back I'd come back here when I was craving an Inca Cola or something else. Their food is a little pricey especially compared to other no frills Latin American joints there are in Chicago. Still, their food is really good and everyone I've ever taken here has been happy. If they turned the price just a teeny bit this would be an easy five stars.

Solo quiero decir que ya este restaurant ya está cerrado , fui ayer y me dio mucha tristeza que ya…read morelo cerraron tan rica que estaba la comida y el cocinero super amable , los voy a extrañar, me dijeron que tiene dos semanas que lo cerraron

I still love this place and going here still remains a source of delight. I love the pan de bono…read moreand carimañola in particular, although my boyfriend liked their buñuelo better than the pan de bono. I also think their empanadas are good.

Delicious and fresh columbian baked good, you can order ahead. Service is always friendly and fast…read more Good coffee too. There are a few tables and chairs. www.mekatos.com Menu: https://cashdrop.com/mekatosbakery

Good service with delicious bowls and smoothies. The man there was very nice and answered all of…read moreour questions. The "bowls" come in the same cups as a smoothie would come in, but a smoothie only comes in 20oz. I actually appreciate all the different bowl sizes as I only wanted something lighter and I got a small 8oz bowl for one of my kids. My husband and my other kid each ordered a smoothie. You can have unlimited toppings! And there's so many tasty options such as kiwi, spirulina chia pudding, coconut, granola, etc. You could also pay a little more for a fancy topping such as yellow dragonfuit, which is what I got on mine. Sadly the oven wasn't working so no empanada this time.

Post completion of my run on the Green Bay Trail, I discovered Fons - Plant Based Empanadas while…read morebrowsing alternative restaurants within downtown Winnetka. In spite of me having every intention on visiting Stacked & Folded, it became my choice for eats after I saw the Fons - Plant Based Empanadas sign. It is currently located at Winnetka Walk inside of the space formerly held by an ice cream shop known as Adelheidi's Organics. There are plenty of parking spots available along Lincoln Ave in spite of the space being shared with other restaurants and businesses. Believe it or not, there is always someone leaving this area if you cannot find parking upon arriving in downtown Winnetka. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and up to the counter to see what is offered on their display menu. And I must say that I felt very welcome prior to ordering. I ended up ordering three empanadas after the employee recommended it because of the buy three get one free advertisement. Out of empanada choices like Tinga, Sweet Potato Chilli, Chorizo Cheese & Potato, Smoky Mushrooms, Andean, Margherita, Rope Vieja, Pulled BBQ, Corn, and Lumpia; my four empanadas chosen were a Margherita, Corn, and two Pulled BBQ. I took my time choosing my drink because there were lemonade flavors that I absolutely adored like Mango & Strawberry, Dragonfruit & Pomegranate, Passion Fruit & Hibiscus, Turmeric Pineapple, Watermelon & Kiwi, and Blueberry & Lavender. I ended up ordering the Mango Strawberry because it consisted of two flavors I craved at the time. As my order was being made, the employee and I ended up conversing about running which I am very passionate about. I love that no matter how short the shorts I am wearing are or how sweaty I am, a conversation about running is always struck up whenever I visit businesses or restaurants wearing running clothes. Service: 5 (Great) If you wish to dine-in, there are an acceptable amount of tables and seats in the dining area, including stool seats along the window. During the time of my visit there were not any customers at Fons - Plant Based Empanadas. I imagine that because it is new to the area was the reason for it not having much business compared to others in the area. I told the employee that Fons will do good because of how many individuals are within downtown Winnetka on a regular basis. Atmosphere: 4 (Good) As for my food, I must say that I enjoyed the empanadas. Mmm, I nearly ate all four empanadas before even driving my vehicle out of the area, hehe. Oh, yes honey they were delicious! Out of all flavors, the Margherita, Corn, and the Pulled BBQ, I have to say I enjoyed the Pulled BBQ the most. While eating that particular empanada I had the biggest smirk on my face. Food: 5 (Great) Being that I had a great experience, I would gladly order from Fons - Plant Based Empanadas again when visiting downtown Winnetka, likely after running the Green Bay Trail. Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Food: 5 ~ Peace. Love. Happiness. ~ Thomas G

The service was really nice and the tapas selection and dessert are yummy. I'll recommend the…read morepúlpito and the fried calamari and shrimp. Now if you are focusing on dessert the flan was divine.

Based on waitress's suggestion that 2 taps per person, 4 of us ordered below 8 tapas plus Pitisu…read morefor dessert. Filete con Patatas $17.50. Grilled rib eye served with potatoes and onions, drizzel with red wine sauce. Salpicon de Mariscos $13.50. Southern Spain-style seafood ceviche. Aguacate Con Cangrejo $12.00. Fresh crab meat with avocado, cucumber and tomato. Jamon con Pan de Tomate $12.75 Serrano ham with Catalan style tomato bread, olive oil, manchego cheese. Gambas al Ajillo $14.25 Casserole of garlic shrimp, olive oil, and chiles. Empanadilla de Cordero $14.00 Puffed pastry filled with lamb, and chorizo, drizzled with honey mustard mayo. Farfalle con Pollo, Setas y Tomate $11.75 Bowtie pasta with chicken, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, tomato cream sauce. Pisto Manchego $11.25 Slow cooked seasonal vegetables with garlic, olive oil, served with or with out egg. We loved all tapas except Pisto Manchego because my wife did not like eggplants. Wish better quality of beef in Filete con Patatas, but the sauce was great. All others tasted awsome.

I came here for a girls night a few weeks ago about an hour or so before they closed. I'm sure we…read morewere super annoying, but the bartender and server were great and extremely nice and we never felt rushed. We ordered two rounds of drinks, 4 different plates, and a flan, and everything was delicious. This place never disappoints. The non-alcoholic margarita was fantastic, too.

I've been to Zentli and (now closed) Estacion and had a fantastic experience so Libertad has to be…read moregood, right? Unfortunately I wasn't impressed. They have fans inside the restaurant which were on full blast and it was uncomfortably cold inside during the summer! The food was just okay. I split a burger with my daughter and it wasn't seasoned very well at all. I also had the elotes, hummus, and the yucca fries. I'm not sure they actually gave us yucca fries. What we got was crispy shredded yucca chips - not worth the price on the menu. The service was good but I wouldn't go back for the food.