A visit to Comida Cantina will bring your taste buds to different countries of Latin America. Its a great addition to the row of restaurants in the Northshore. We started with Margaritas and you have the option to make it classic, fancy or mezcal based. The drink list includes Latin classic cocktails such as mojito, pisco sour, caipirinha, daiquiri and others. The menu offers a lot of choices from pupusas of El Salvador to Pao de queijo of Brazil. We had the Duck Breast with cashew mole and the Garlic shrimp. They are so goOd and packed with flavors. We will defInitely come back to try other dishes from the menu. Thanks to Luis, our server and the talent of Chef Greg for the excellent dining experience. read more

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cheeks horrible bathroom has pee everywhere and someone spit on me inside of the restroom food was ok nothing special mama robie lepsze

Service - 4.5 stars Food - 3 stars Price - 3 stars for group, 4 stars for individual a la carte Ambiance - 4 stars While the service and ambiance were great, I must say the food was not impressive. You're probably better off ordering drinks, a bunch of appetizers, and some tacos. If you're from the west coast, I would say skip. There are better Mexican restaurants in Chicago proper. read more

We made reservations at Comida before the Purdue/Northwestern basketball game to grab a few drinks and an appetizer. I had a couple margaritas which were perfectly made. We got the nachos with steak and they were really good! The service was outstanding and everyone we encountered was super friendly. I recommend making a reservation if you're going to a game because it got very busy an hour and a half before tip off. read more

Comida - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Huge shout out to the manager Jamie! I had a slight issue with some food a few weeks back. Figured I would try again because I enjoyed the ambience and vibe so much. I called the restaurant and let Jamie know what happened with my last order. Without hesitation she replaced the order for me. When I came in the restaurant was busy and I saw Jamie doing table touches, while also bussing tables, and communicating with staff to ensure quick table transitions for waiting customers. Through all this she still made it a point to hand me my order personally with a smile. I've been in the restaurant industry for about a decade now and it's hard to find someone who radiates hospitality but she's got it... oh and the food hit the spot! read more

Food is very good; service is excellent - go above & beyond to make sure you're happy. Will be back!

Decent enough. THey seem to be getting their act together on production and wait staff, and seem quite agreeable. The food seems high quality and well tended, and they have a full bar, so it's a good spot for a meal with a friend or special someone. read more

Best Mexican Food in Evanston. Make sure you say hi to Wilson and Trey. Love this place!

The rooftop is perfect here on a nice evening, although I also love the feel of the indoor ground floor dining area with huge floor to ceiling windows. Great tacos and margaritas! It's not cheap, but I've never had a bad meal here. read more

Food, drink, location, ambiance, temperature, service, music, everything. Sublime I will definitely be returning

We've been here twice now and had a mediocre experience both times. The first time we had good service and good, if not really good, food. The second time we had poor service and mediocre food. The issues were as follows: My 'build your own bowl' was supposed to come with cherry tomatoes, which I love. It came with regular chopped up tomatoes, which I don't love. When I asked the server she said she'd 'ask chef,' but she didn't come back for a long time. When she did come back I asked again and she said 'chef said were out of them tonight.' That would've been fine had my husband's dish not had cherry tomatoes all over it. My husband ordered his steak medium-rare and it was served very well-done. He ate it because he was super hungry, but getting a meat temperature right should be restaurant 101. I was asked what kind of salsa I would like served with my meal, but none came. When I asked the server about it, she said she'd bring some. She did, but I was pretty much done eating at that time. My husband asked for a side sauce when he ordered his meal and had the same experience. The chicken in my 'build a bowl' was overcooked. My husband and I both thought everything was way too salty. We want CC to do well, but service and food issues make it unlikely that we'll go back. read more

Great rooftop. Service was attentive and accommodating. Good food. Very patient with kids.

This roof top deck is . Vegan chorizo is ++. Tacate in a can for like $1.50. Awesome place. Gotta check it out. Ask for Eric, he'll take care of you. read more

Comida - Rooftop deck seating - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Rooftop Margaritas and fish tacos are the move. Very friendly service. Our bartender was very cool and made perfect drinks while handling a full bar. Guacamole and salsa tray had great flavor and variety. Only mild criticism was the vegan chorizo wasn't quite the same elite level as the chicken tinga and catch of the day taco. Still, the rest of the food combined with roof/drinks/service ensure we will be back. read more

We have been big fans for years, but our last experience was disappointing. The tacos I got were much smaller than in the past, although the price was the same. "Shrink-flation" has come to Comida. Service and margaritas are still great. But charging $4.50 for chips and salsa and $18 for 2 small tacos? No thanks. read more

After spending $29.00 for Flank Steak, I wouldn't go back here again! Tough, salty, and chewy. We've been here a couple of times prior to this and have NEVER been satisfied by any means. It's a "cutesy" type of place, but we wouldn't recommend it even in a pinch. Sorry read more

Service was horrible. They tried to rush us the entire night and even said "we are going to need this table soon". Food was not impressive and way overpriced. read more

If I could give 3.5 stars, I would. PROS: excited for more life on Central St and even more excited to check out their rooftop deck when it's done. Thought the cocktails were refreshing and the idea to add extra flair to them was brilliant. Also loved the decor. The waitstaff was friendly. CONS: thought the food was just ok. We got the tacos, and with there being many other options for tacos nearby, I certainly would not return just for theirs. I also found it a little irritating that you need to purchase the chips and salsa, even when purchasing entrees. Would go back for cocktails on the roof in the spring! read more

Comfortable dining room with high ceilings and open kitchen. Menu is creative with multiple vegetarian and vegan options. Plant based chorizo was yummy in the curry. Decent cocktail menu with interesting tequila and mezcal options. Service was quick and friendly throughout the meal. read more

I had a fabulous dinner and experience tonight at Comida Cantina. Excellent food and excellent service. This is a great addition to the growing food scene in Evanston. The atmosphere feels like a trendy downtown Chicago spot and the drinks reflect that as well! I highly recommend the Fancy Margarita-the mixture of smoky and mango purée will have your taste buds dancing. All of the food was delicious. Some of the highlights were the Cauliflower Fundido and the Empanadas. Do yourself a favor and check this spot out. You won't be disappointed. Good luck getting a reservation though, it was pretty crowded. read more

Delicious and great service. We enjoyed the enchiladas and guacamole. Spicy margarita was awesome, too!

The good: Nice decor. Service was good. The bad: Noisy, not helped by solo guitarist who could not be heard clearly but contributed to the heavy ambient noise making conversation difficult. The Food: Mediocre tacos, very pricey and served on soggy flour tortillas. Guac was excellent as were the somewhat salty chips. Won't be back, much better Mexican nearby. read more

Awesome new addition to Central! The food is deliciousssss, ambience is very cool, and the staff was super friendly. Only a couple weeks old but Comida has already established itself as one of our top favorite dinner spots in Evanston. We ordered the Botanos trio, cauliflower curry, and the Sirloin. All of it was so good. Can't wait to try more menu items. Very happy with the amount of fun vegetarian options as well! read more

This place is a much needed addition to the neighborhood. Im on my second visit and its living up to high standards. Had the steak tacos, Fancy Mango Margaritas 1st time around. The steak was actually to high quality to be in a taco! Margarita, had it with smokey mezcal and was amazing!. 2nd visit i did Guac, Chicken tacos and Elote. Guac was delicious, maybe a tad less salt on the house made chips- otherwise excellent. House-made hot sauces were right on par- Elote, You immediately know its freshly shucked roasted corn, without an overkill of everything else. Ask Mary the bartender to make her secret creamy Margarita made w egg white- Perfect. read more

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We were very disappointed with last night's meal. At best, it was bland and gluey. At worst, I got the wrong dish. I was asked about the level of spiciness I like - I told them none to mild. I got two side dishes that were hot - about a 6 on a scale of ten. One of our cocktails was undrinkable, the other too sour (and I like a good sour cocktail!). The most annoying thing was the din. My husband and I were shouting (really) at each other in order to hear. The only good thing was the young serving crew - they meant well and remedied things (eg, getting the wrong dish) quickly. We will not be back. read more

Wow. This place is hands down one of my favorite Mexican spots in all of Evanston. Service is amazing, staff is friendly, food is top-notch. The guacamole is absolutely phenomenal that we even got a second one. They even gave us a free one for the road on them! Seriously love this place and will be coming back! read more

One word: extraordinary! The food here was amazing and I had a wonderful experience there. It was by far one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. - JB, age 9 Great margaritas, excellent ambience, delicious short rib molé enchiladas. Can't wait to come back- especially since both my kids ate all their kids meal! read more

Four of us dined at Comida on Saturday evening. My immediate, positive impression was that the owner(s) had put a lot of effort and creativity into the interior design. Muy bueno. We were quickly seated at a table next to the large windows that face the street. Great spot for people watching, except that at 7 PM, the sun was low and beaming straight into my face, with nowhere to escape and no window coverings to help. So for the first half of our time there I was blinded by the light, which I did not appreciate, but it did offer me the opportunity to observe that the windows were dirty; streaked from a failed attempt at cleaning them. No bueno. Our server was amusing and polite, although I would have liked to see him from time to time. I ordered a glass of wine, but he never returned to ask any of us if we wanted a second drink. No bueno. I should add that this restaurant, for some unfathomable reason, does not sell wine by the bottle, which I found odd and somewhat annoying because I enjoy the ritual of a server opening a bottle, pouring a taste. :( I ordered the Vegetable Fajitas with Chicken Mole. The meal was perfectly fine and more than adequate, but it just wasn't special. That is to say, I've had fajitas as good or better from a carry out place. But I've also had worse. Would I return? Yes. This is still a relatively new restaurant. It has some strong positives, as well as a roof deck (which we did not visit), and I imagine that they will iron out the kinks and install some blinds. As for the "comida," it was acceptable for the price, but I do wish that I could say, "como para chuparse lost dedos." read more

I traveled from Highland Park (where we have excellent Mexican food) to Evanston to meet my daughter who wanted to try the new Mexican restaurant in Evanston. My daughter had 3 different tacos which she enjoyed. My granddaughter had 2 tacos but only ate half of one. That was enough for her! I had short rib enchiladas. I asked for them without mole sauce and I got them with no sauce at all. They were crisp and dry. Worse enchiladas I EVER had. Will never go there again. Pricey and simply not good. Myrna S read more

wonderful food and great service. the decor was very trendy. our server actually gave us the ingredients of one if their amazing sauces

Cute cantina, perfect for our 12-person wedding rehearsal dinner. I rsvp'd online in advance. The food is yummy and the staff is attentive and kind. We sat inside and enjoyed the vibrant, warm, classy decor. I would highly recommend Comida Cantina. read more

Started off great with the cauliflower queso then it went downhill after that. Sweet potato pancake fell apart and turned to mush trying to get it from the platter to my plate. Ordered the mole Brussel sprouts after that and they were VERY under cooked and some of the almonds tasted funky. Finished our martinis (which were great) and left. Had high hopes, but disappointed. read more

Had reservation for Saturday 715 Evanstonian and have really been excited to try this place. It was 55 degrees inside the restaurant. Management had the rooftop open for business and the door upstairs constantly open and closed. We left. It's 45 degrees out. There were maybe six people on the roof. 55 degrees in the dining room is unprofessional. Not worth making the forty people and your staff cold to add those six covers. Please be more professional. read more

This is my second quarantine order, both times were handled professionally, and also with kind words and smiles. The food was great also, I cannot wait to see how my at home margaritas with their mix compare to the real thing. read more

This place has a lot of potential but they need to work on their people skills and understanding the customer experience. Hostess was disorganized, we sat at a table upstairs outside that was full of dust, we asked the waiter if he could wipe it down, he said he would have to look for a bus boy, we got the wrong menu, finally ordered and had to wait 35 minutes for our food. Food was good but by this point we were disappointed. Whoever owns this place should put their entire staff through customer service 101. read more

Wow. today Comida proved to me there is more to eating out than just getting food and drinks. We've been to Comida plenty of times prior but today was one of the final nights before my daughter went off to school. We had a familiar server Jack; who we've had and loved before and he just kept being a superhero. There was a younger child unattended and he was able to help her back to her seat and walk her across the rooftop (Jack is a young college kid). There was also an older couple who had trouble hearing and Jack calmly listened attentively and was extremely patient. He was able to remain calm when they became frustrated they weren't served wine glasses or a Pinot Grigio because they ran out. And lastly our turn, I (being the suburban mom that can't let go) was crying to my daughter about how I'll miss her as she embarrassingly looked for any way out. Somehow, Jack was able to act as a mediator and calm and cheer us both up to the point we were smiling and laughing, enjoying the last few nights together instead of wasting them crying. Just amazing stuff from an incredibly charming young man. The crispy shrimp taco was out of this world! The Mango margarita was great, although the plantains could've had some more excitement flavor-wise. The rooftop is always a great vibe and thanks to Jack he calmed down all the fuss on the rooftop! LOL! We'll be back to Comida soon. Book reservations in advance and planning on trying more yummy Mexican food in our own backyard soon! read more

We just ordered dinner from Comida for the second time in two weeks because the food blew us away the first time. We ordered the Latin fried rice with pork (and peanuts!) and chicken mole in the first order and they were amazing together. The flavors are all just a little unique and a step above what we are used to having. For the second order we added some margaritas. The spicy margarita was very spicy in a good way and the hibiscus margarita was refreshing. We will definitely order again and hope to eat here in person when it is safe to do so. read more

Great clean and delicious food with lots of fresh veggies, that's why we like to get takeout from here! Appreciate how the kids quesadilla comes with a side of guac and some greens! thanks guys! =) read more

Just WOW. My husband and I just wanted to find a place with indoor dining and this came up on my feed. Let me just say, WE ARE SO GLAD it did. We are both vegan and the fact that they had vegan options without any hassle was fantastic. Our waitress gave us her recommendations on drinks and they were phenomenal. The food, FANTASTIC. The drinks, AMAZING. We ordered the Vegan Chorizo Tacos and the Portobello Mushroom Tacos (I can't believe how good these were, but honestly I inhaled them). We also ordered guacamole and papas fritas. There wasn't any food left on our plates. I cannot wait to come back here and order this food again. It's definitely become a new favorite place. And let me just tell you about their cleanliness. Unreal. The first thing that grabs my attention in a restaurant is how clean it is when you first walk in. There isn't even a food smell when you walk in, that's how clean it is. The kitchen looks spotless and everything was cooked to perfection. So glad this was on our list to try, because I will be coming back here again and again. read more

Comida Cantina is such a cute restaurant. The ambiance indoors is adorable and they even have miniature fire pits for outdoor seating. They have QR codes on the tables for the menus, and the waiters were all masked. Coming from Texas, I may be spoiled but I thought the food was just OK. The complimentary chips and 3 salsas were pretty good, but the chips were very greasy. I ordered the vegetable and chicken fajitas and while the flavor was good, the chicken was very dry. This also not a traditional fajita preparation--it's more of a barbecue. My friends ordered tacos and it seems like that's the way to go here. I might come back in a group, but I would order the tacos next time! read more