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    Charmaine D.

    Cute place. Love how the music outside draws attention but you can't hear it inside. Service was great and attentive. Cocktails were on the pricey side but worth it. I had the Jamaica and if you like sweet, this is for you. I took a sip of my friend's margarita and it was tasty. Food always tastes better with a well made cocktail. All the food was well presented and tasted great. I liked the Bacaloa and the Bistec con Mofongo. Serving size was just right which unfortunately meant no leftovers. But I left satisfied so that's a plus.

    Nazia C.

    I came with my family for brunch. We were excited for a Puerto Rican restaurant near us. Surprisingly, the restaurant was basically empty. Our waiter was super attentive and friendly. He informed us that they are testing their brunch menu and have been offering brunch for only a few weeks so far and that they are typically busy during dinner hours. I ordered the sofrito hash for myself. The dish was yummy but it felt like the needed something more. It had brisket, huge chunks of potatoes, and onions, topped with fried egg. I think some bell peppers would help with flavor and even the appearance of the dish. My kids shared a desayuno plate that came with bacon, eggs, potatoes, and toast. The toast is so good! My husband ordered a peril with arroz con gandules with a side of maduros. He enjoyed his meal a lot. We ended our meal with their flan de queso which is to die for! We plan to try their dinner menu soon.

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    Chloe G.

    Finally tried this place and it did not disappoint!! The food was absolutely delicious, it's such a cute place, and the service was impeccable. I didn't get a picture of the empanadas, but my friend and I tried those as well and they were incredible. It was our first time stopping in and they gave us a little complimentary flan to try. I feel like it's easy to mess up flan and this was was so good!!! I need to go back and get a full size one:)

    Hibiscus mojito, mezcal margarita, old fashioned
    Sheilisa D.

    Adorable restaurant with a great ambience, good drinks and even better food! Everything was above my expectations. The portions and flavors of the food were perfect. My favorite cocktail was the hibiscus mojito! They also have some beautiful artwork on the walls to enjoy. Next time I'm in Evanston again I'll be sure to pop in here. Service was fast & friendly.

    Stop driving to whatever restaurant you had picked out and head to Estacion. The most amazing everything. Service? Felt like a queen. Food? Had me planning on buying a whole second round to take home. Vibe? Immaculate. Any rate below a 5 star is a salty liar. Go here. DO IT!!!

    Arroz con pollo
    Elanna M.

    Went here on a Friday night for dinner. We made a reservation ahead but it wasn't too busy. We ordered the pulpo appetizer to share and then the arroz con pollo and pescado (grilled tuna) for entrees. I absolutely LOVED the arroz con pollo. There wasn't just chicken on top of the dish, but shredded chicken mixed in with the rice, and it was so flavorful!

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    Jill R.

    We had a great meal at Estación last night. We were told about it when we were dining at Libertad a few months ago. There wasn't any signage at the entrance other than the street number so you have to look carefully to find it. The area it was located in Evanston was very nice and had some other great looking restaurants nearby. This made parking a little tricky, so give yourself extra time. Estación was surprisingly quiet for a Saturday night but I think that people are just learning about it. We started out with guacamole with tostones, which was different but delicious. Dipping with the tostone was almost like dipping with a potato latke, but it was really good! We also had the queso frito which came with a halloumi-like cheese that you put on toasted bread with red pepper salsa. For drinks, I had their sangria which was made with white wine and was excellent. My husband and daughter had the Casa Humilde Guyaba Dabba Do, which was a locally brewed beer made with guava that they both enjoyed a lot. For our main entrees, I got the arroz con pollo with delicious maduros on top. My daughter got the skirt steak with chimichurri and crispy French fries and she devoured it. My vegetarian husband went with the impossible meatballs with rice and maduros. I will say that that was really the only vegetarian/vegan option for the entrees. The portion sizes were big and we had plenty to take home. Overall, we had a great meal, with great service and a serene and cool vibe atmosphere!

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    John N.

    We called in traveling more than an hour for the brunch we had passed the time and owner Senor Arturo was more than kind and generous to extend the brunch for us and made us feel more at home than anything food 10/10 felt like home desert was perfect went well after the meal will visit again and recommend anyone visiting the city to stop by trust me you will be back again! Muchos gracias senor Arturo for making the brunch memorable!!

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    Sarah P.

    I'm bummed we didn't try this restaurant earlier. I had the branzino and my husband had the ropa vieja. The portions were filling and fresh. I had a great cocktail as well. We topped it off with some flan. The staff and atmosphere was really friendly. It was nice to be in a restaurant without TVs as well. We will be back.

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    excellent food, super friendly. We absolutely loved the flan dessert. We would definitely plan to go back again!

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    Very good food and service! The pork shoulder is both tasty and crispy, which works perfectly with the rice.

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    Terrific spot. Great food and truly welcoming, gracious service. Will be going there again.

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    We love Libertad, so we decided to give Estacion a try, but it didn't live up to our expectations. The dishes didn't taste balanced.

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    Great food and drinks! Servers were super friendly. The portion on the fish was a little small but tasty.

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    The food was great and we had wonderful service. The Ropa Vieja and the flan were delicious!

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    3.8(206 reviews)
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    First time trying this restaurant. We got the platter, so we had a chance to trying a lot…read more Everything - I mean everything - was delicious. The servers were pleasant. Can't wait until the inside is open . At that point , I'll return .

    Perfect meal on a warm Sunday afternoon. We ventured up to Evanston to get out of the city and do…read moresome exploring. Ultimately stopped in at Soul and Smoke for some BBQ. This is the flagship location which is being converted into a full restaurant. On this occasion there was inside dining and some outside dining available. We ordered inside and then our food was brought outside. We got the meat sample and the side samplers. Both were tasty. My favorites were the brisket, cornbread, apple slaw with the pulled pork and even the Mac and Cheese was hitting. The spice on the gumbo was good but I needed the temperature to be hotter. I will say that was only negative feedback, I felt the food was not warm enough. Overall, I enjoyed the food and the service. We were pleasantly surprised by the craft cocktails and wine available for purchase. The craft cocktails are really delicious and couldn't believe that you get a little bit bang for your buck. Again, I would highlight the flavor on the meat. The brisket didn't need anything to be added to it. I also enjoyed the smoked jalapeño sausage. A special bonus is that they sold Brown Sugar bakery cake. We got the caramel cake and it was good. Next time I'm getting my own slice of cake and I am not sharing half with my husband because I only ended up getting one/fourth of the cake.

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    Evanston Chicken Shack - Crispy & Juicy as always!

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    I was able to smell the chicken a block away, so I had to try them…read more This place is a cute little hole in the wall. I ordered the 4 piece dark with mild sauce and a small rib tip. I also ordered a side of cole slaw and red beans and rice. The guy behind the counter said they don't have mild sauce for the chicken. Then he told me the sauces that they had, so I said no sauce. I guess he was also relating the sauces for the rib tips when I already said no sauce. They cook the chicken fresh and may take a little time. When I got home, I was ready to dig in but I found out the sauce discussion left my rib tips with no bbq sauce. I called them and a nice lady told me I would be taken care of the next time, I visit. Thank goodness, I had bbq sauce. But I tried the tips without sauce and they were seasoned well. I put on some Sweet Baby Rays on them and dang it was good. The tips were tender and a lot of meat. The chicken was so good that I wish I would have gotten more. It was seasoned and crunchy. The Cole slaw was okay and the red beans and rice was good, just which it had a little more pot liquor. I would definitely go back. Also the prices that they have online is really outdated.

    Went on a whim based on a coworkers suggestion and was not disappointed one bit. Found my new…read morefavorite chicken place in Evanston. The food is incredibly fresh and crispy! Service and the staff is super friendly. Got a two drumstick and two breast and it was only $12. Very filling and hit the spot! I don't want to sound sacrilegious but I think fans of Harold's in Chicago would really like this place ! Very limited seating there but would recommend you eat fresh there if you can. Very no frills and casual atmosphere.

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    Litehouse Whole Food Grill - Restaurant counter

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    Litehouse Evanston is baby sister to The Soul Shack on 53rd street (a must visit for their soul…read morefood egg roll). The menu has a nice selection of American and Caribbean casual fare. I ordered the jerk chicken quesadillas which came with a standard red salsa, an attempt at crema (which seemed more like watered down sour cream) and a more spicy hot green salsa. I paid $8.99 and it was well worth it regardless of the cream. The quesadillas were a nice mix of chicken, beans, roasted corn and rice. I did not see lettuce and tomato as the menu stated. As an experienced diner I look for appropriate portions and this was perfect. The building is owned and ran by the City of Evanston. There is plenty of seating and rotating art exhibits to enjoy with the option to rent event space. I imagine such great things for this building...I hope they come to fruition. Why 3 stars? Simply put cleanliness, the front door was greasy when I opened it and the counter had some type of fluid smeared on it (soda perhaps). I'm not too picky tho cuz I still ate there and I'm glad I did.

    I'm always so glad to find a place I know I will be ordering from again! This is one of those…read moreplaces. The girlfriend (who recommended this place) and I both had the Jerk Chicken Fettuccine Bowl and sweet potato fries. Everything was absolutely delicious and the portions were good. I'm looking forward to ordering from here again!

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    Little Bad Wolf - Bad Burger and a side of mac and cheese

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    There's just something about a burger that actually lives up to the hype--and Little Bad Wolf does…read moreexactly that. Stacked unapologetically high, this burger is everything you want and more: juicy, perfectly seared patties layered with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and those golden, crunchy fried onions that take it completely over the top. Every bite is rich, savory, and just messy enough to remind you you're eating something seriously good. The toasted bun somehow holds it all together (barely), soaking up every bit of flavor without getting lost in the chaos. And then... the shoestring fries. Thin, crispy, golden perfection--light but addictive, with that ideal crunch that makes it impossible to stop at just one (or ten). They're the kind of fries you keep reaching for without even realizing it, especially dipped in that creamy, tangy sauce on the side. And let's not forget the drinks--just as good as the food. Refreshing, perfectly balanced, and the kind you sip slow while taking it all in (but somehow they disappear way too fast). It's not just a burger--it's one of Chicago's most iconic bites for a reason. Bold, indulgent, and absolutely worth every single napkin you'll need after. The ambiance inside is GORGEOUS!

    My husband and I walked in on a Sunday evening for dinner and were able to be seated right away…read more The atmosphere is dark and moody, and it made sense once I realized it was the same owners as Gretel. Loved the 90s female R&B playlist they had going! Little Bad Wolf has been on my list FOR YEARS to try the burger! My husband got the burger with fried onions and I got some Bao because those also looked delicious and were a popular menu item. Honestly the 3 stars are only that high because of the service. Our server was friendly and attentive + the food came out hot and quick. Unfortunately, the food was pretty disappointing. The burger was swimming in a puddle of grease and just picking it up made your hands greasy + was dripping grease. The fries that came with it were floppy, soggy, and sad...but at least warm? I personally wouldn't order this again. The Bao were better, but small for the price and honestly were just okay? It was nice they gave you sauces you could add, but I found the Bao's to already have enough sauce so I didn't need them. Overall I left feeling confused and disappointed. I don't feel the need to come back here - Little Bad Will was a one and done experience for me.

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