¡Increíble! My 8th-grade Spanish class and I would like to extend a huge thank you to Taco Diablo for generously donating churros to us for our food unit. The churros were fresh, delicious, and a huge hit with everyone. Acts of kindness like this make a meaningful difference in our school community and help create memorable experiences for our students. We truly appreciate Taco Diablo and their support of Chute Middle School. Thank you for helping make our food unit extra special! 25/26 read more

Met up with a friend here for dinner and was not disappointed. It was a Wednesday night and although we had a reservation, it wasn't too crowded. Was quickly greeted with some chips and salsa while we perused the menu. I went with the chicken quesadilla, which was not stingy with the chicken or cheese. Sometimes I find quesadillas to be a little dry, but hat was not the case at all here. My stomachs growling just thinking about it. The portion was more than I could eat in one sitting (plus I got a little full from the chips...) so I took the rest to go. Wish I lived closer because I would absolutely be back. read more

My daughter was playing in a tennis tournament at Northwestern. As an alum I'm always excited to be back on campus. We were both hungry after (her probably a little hungrier from a long day of matches) and i suggested we find something casual in the area. I'm always blown away by how far Evanston has come since my college days and wish we had 1/4 of the amazing restaurants they have now. My daughter was in the mood for tacos so we stopped in here. I quickly realized this was in the same spot of one of my favorite college spots, Lulu's, which had sadly burned out. I was beyond excited when they said they still offered Lulu's menu. I have fond memories of their ginger chicken salad. I ordered the lulu's bento box, which included my favorite salad. The ginger dressing and crunchy noodles on top were as amazing as i remembered. I immediately texted my college friends about what i was eating and we all agreed it was the best salad ever. It also came with sesame noodles, cucumber salad and dumplings. It was a lot of food and not the healthiest meal, but tasty! My daughter enjoyed her tacos as well...and both of us also liked the complimentary chips. Our waitress was lovely and attentive and indulged me as I told her over and over how excited i was to be eating my favorite college salad 20 years later. Next time I won't wait so long to come back! read more

Honestly just pretty mediocre which was a big bummer. Heard good things about this place but got the calamari, pork chop, and tacos and they were just so mediocre read more

Food excellent - authentic, but not trite. Service attentive and knowledgeable. Very comfortable feel. Looking forward to return. read more

Close to if not the best tacos I've ever had. Wonderful service with prompt seating and a very attentive waiter. Cool vibe inside, dimly lit but not too dark. The OG margarita was very tasty, albeit a bit pricey. Warm chips and two kinds of salsa were complementary. We will be back next time we're in Evanston. read more

Taco Diablo - Three delicious tacos - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Came at 1530 on Saturday. Ordered the Taco tacos tacos. 2 of the beef baracoa and 1 chicken. Each was to perfection. Service was prompt. And the food was delicious and perfect Pricing is very reasonable read more

Cool looking Mexican place with pretty good drinks and food. It's not authentic but it's not trying to be so have the correct expectations for it. Taco Diablo is one of the places in Evanston good for a fun atmosphere with loud music and people. At lunch it's a lot quieter but also cheaper. You can also actually then get a good seat. At lunch we came for the specials to save a few bucks. It's a better time if wanting to explore the menu. The later times are busier and the service can get slow. Of course margaritas. There's a lot of good ones. It's about $12 each. There's other cocktails as well, including Mezcal. Good smokey liquor. The best is the An Acquired Proclivity, which is Campari with Del Maguay and Fidencio Mezcals. As for the food we got the Lunch Special of course. It's about $12 to get a salad and 2 tacos. These have a protein choice, and we got the Impossible vegan meat in these. Small but good. These were spicy with the guajillo and tomato chili avocado salsa. Rest of the menu has other classics. There's barbacoa if wanting to get meaty. Good place for not quite authentic Mexican food. It shares a space with Five & Dime, among others. The cocktails and margaritas are strong, and there's options for meat eaters, as well as vegans and vegetarians. read more

Taco Diablo - An Acquired Proclivity With Chips And Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Both times I've come to Taco Diablo we've sat on the Blue Horse side. On this side the vibe awesome - a nice place to chill with your group... low lighting, booths and tables for larger groups - or spacious if you have a smaller party. Cocktails have fun names - you'll want to try one for sure. I thought the Yes Please was fantastic. As for food... the chips and guacamole are delicious. Chips and salsa cone right out when customers are seated. Add the guac! Chips will also be replenished if you ask. The tacos are okay. Not as amazing as I've hav elsewhere. I ordered the taco trio and didn't finish them all. The crispy fish was my fave. The chicken tinga was my least fave. The rice tasted too salty on last night's visit. I didn't eat it. Our waitstaff provided friendly service throughout our visit. No complaints ! :) All on all it's a nice place to hang out so I rounded up to a four-star. I might go for something other than tacos next time. read more

Taco Diablo - Chips + Taqueria Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Good fresh food. Large selection. Good service Nice bar selection Lively ambiance Visit frequently read more

Stopped in to get some tacos to go. So welcomed that I sat at the bar, had a drink and stayed for lunch. The bartender was very helpful and recommended a lunch special. Two tacos and a beautiful salad 12.99. Includes chips and two salsas. Those chips alone are delicious! A red and a green chili salsa- yum! Then the salad came- beautifully food! So many good, fresh things in the salad: Carrots, black beans, cukes, all good. Then the most amazing tacos came! Fresh, warm ho-made corn tortillas with fresh greens. Not loaded with beans and cheese. Just fresh ingredients! I can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu. read more

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If you're looking for great Mexican food in Evanston you found it Taco Diablo is a fan favorite and my personal favorite the food here is absolutely incredible I recommend trying any of the tacos and the appetizer of choice for me is the shrimp phenomenal read more

I wouldn't say the food here is authentic, but it is good, the service was great, and it got the job done. Chips and salsa were tasty - no complaints. Again, our server was friendly and attentive. The food came out quick! A torta, some tacos, and a chile verde plate was ordered. We liked it - none of us were particularly blown away by flavor, but we left satisfied and full. Nice ambience, cool bar area (we were sat next door) and good beer selection. 4 stars is appropriate read more

this place is perfect for a big group who is indecisive about what they want. to start, we ordered elote and guac from taco diablo, and crispy veggie spring rolls with peanut sauce from lulus. the spring rolls were amazingggg and definitely worth coming back for. We came looking forward to the spicy shrimp tacos but they turned out to be kind of sweet which was a little disappointing and strange. The chicken mole taco was delicious. We also ordered pad thai with tofu which was pretty solid. Decent service. read more

Pretty cool concept spot! The service was amazing and the drinks were delicious. When seated, you get to order from lula's, five & dime, as well as taco Diablo. I opted for tacos and they were delicious! Not the most authentic of course but they were pretty good. The side of beans and rice wasn't my favorite but overall great pick! The others ordered from lula's and the poke bowl was huge and the fish was fresh. The bar was sooooo cute and it's a perfect place to hang with friends. Will definitely be back for a drink! read more

Taco Diablo - CARNE Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Really solid spot. Delish queso fundido. My favorite taco was the chorizo and egg one

Fun place, delicious food... tortilla soup was great on a cold night. Sampled several tacos, all were great- barbacoa was probably the best. read more

10/10 experience eating dinner here. Service couldn't have been any better; our waitress was super nice and helpful and recommended a modification to my cocktail that made it perfect. Food came out quickly and she was on top of drink refills. But the highlight was absolutely the impossible 'meat' in a quesadilla. Many restaurants these days are doing faux meats but often times don't think to season it with anything other than the basics. It was so nice to eat at a restaurant that actually treats faux meat like real ground beef and does something special to it. So flavorful, it made me actually wish I lived in the suburbs so I could eat there more often (well, maybe :)) So hats off to the chef for that in particular read more

Hello I ordered online today and I asked them for 3 tacos with specifically only lettuce, cheese, and cilantro but instead I did not receive the exact order but instead I got it with onions ,corn and green peppers which I totally did not ask for . read more

The tacos barely had any meat. For the price, I expected way more filling. Disappointing.

Great food, drinks, and vibes! I enjoyed a margarita and several tacos (highly recommend the crispy fish and barbacoa options). Will definitely be back. read more

Stopped in here on a weekday early on in the evening, wasn't busy at all. But the theme of the place is pretty fun, so I wouldn't be surprised if it got busier later on. I got an assortment of 3 tacos and they were so good! For a drink I got the traditional margarita which was very tasty too. I don't live in the Chicago area anymore, but if I were to visit again I'd definitely consider stopping in here again. The waitstaff is super friendly and attentive. The restaurant is sort of split into 2 areas which I think is actually pretty great so it doesn't feel packed. read more

Taco Diablo - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

My favorite restaurant in Evanston. Such a great selection of tacos, classic Mexican dishes, and delicious drinks. The staff is always so kind and welcoming. Taco Tuesday is also such a fun way to spend Tuesday nights -- 8-10pm you get 3 dollar tacos and 20% of select drinks. And the space itself is modern and inviting. The chips and salsa are also to die for -- I don't know what they do to those but they're insane. Some of my favorite tacos are the birria, duck and pork chorizo, baja fish taco, pork belly, and -- yes -- bacon taco (trust me, it's so good). Can't recommend this place enough! read more

The food is terrific and the combined menus: Mex, Asian, American make this a real gem. It's a great bar too.

Checked this place out in Evanston. Maybe it's just me but I wasn't crazy about the tacos. I got the chicken and shrimp one - and both seemed a little dry. The chips and salsa were ok. However, the guacamole looked good! I did love the vibe of the restaurant though. I guess we were seated next door in The five dime. The bar is pretty and it was nicely socially distanced. read more

Taco Diablo - Crispy chicken taco, shrimp taco, chips and salsa! - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Service here is usually pretty decent. Went into the restaurant today and wasn't greeted at all and no waiter came to my table. Seems like they need more staff during the day. Service is so important to me...do better please!! read more

This is a really cool place. Love the atmosphere. The Tacos are very unique. I was disappointed in the Potato Tacos. I wish they would have been a little bit more crispy. I would come back to try the other varieties. read more

Taco Diablo - In order: Potato, Barbacoa and Chicken mole - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I hate leaving reviews where I don't love the place, but I have to be honest. Very mediocre at tacos and it lacked flavor. I'm disappointed because I have always passed by here and thought it was a cute spot to check out and it did not meet my expectations. I was craving tacos and it did not satisfy my cravings. Nothing majorly bad to say the service was good, place is clean but I just did not enjoy my food and really any of my tacos or sides at all. The only thing we really loved was the fried coconut shrimp, which I would recommend trying. read more

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Just the most average tacos ever. Not necessarily bad but I feel like chiptole has just as good tacos for a quarter of the price

Taco Diablo is a Mexican cantina that checks all the boxes. You know you're in for a treat as soon as you walk in the door and smell the delicious aroma of warm tortilla chips. The ambiance is inviting, the staff is welcoming, and the seating is accommodating. Quickly, upon being seated, you learn that this is actually several restaurants in one: Taco Diablo, Lulu's, and The Blue Horse. Each serves it's own unique cuisine. In fact, the cherry on top is that, in the summer, there is also Five & Dime, a rooftop space. The menu for any of the spots can hold it's own so there is zero concern about finding something that hits the spot. We stuck with Taco Diablo and proceeded to stuff ourselves. From the chips & salsa (which we refilled once) and guac, to the tacos and elote, to the drinks we ate like royalty. Certainly we had our favorites among the taco choices (the carne asada was king) but everything else complimented each other so well. The drinks themselves stand strongly: we had multiple Hot Joy and Yes Please. It's quite the experience for your taste buds. To top it all off, the staff was on point with their level of service and hospitality. Such good people. If in search of a spot to satisfy a particular taste, or a group who all demand a little bit of everything, Taco Diablo (and it's siblings) will not disappoint! read more

Amazing chips and salsa. My favorite taco is the duck and chorizo. The servers and bartenders were extremely hospitable and friendly. The only negative may be that it is extremely noisy here. You can order food from their other restaurants while you're here so if you have parties looking for variety, no one should be disappointed. read more

A little overpriced, but still one of our favorite places to drop in for tacos after a long day. Cozy ambiance, great service, tasty food, my partner likes their beer selection and I don't drink, so I appreciate that they serve n/a beer (I still like a beer with my tacos). read more

Quick quibble--like its sister store Lulu's, I sometimes feel like the food is overpriced. That said, those jalapeños are terrific (quick tip: add a bit of cotija or at least some Parmesan). If the heat is too much for you, trim out the seeds and pith. The tacos are really good and there is a nice variety to choose from. I might ask for one more vegetarian option, though. The chips and guacamole are very good, well worth the order. read more

Taco Diablo - Jalapeño torridos y enojadas--one of the only spicy dishes that has made me hiccup uncontrollably. These. are. hot. - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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My husband and I tucked in at the bar for margaritas and sharing an order of tacos. Day 2 of the reopening and the place was hopping. Bartenders Rachel and Joe were great, as they managed the rush of carryout orders, served local brews, and shook a whole lotta margaritas. Great service. Good to be back. read more

Taco Diablo - Bartender Joe - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Art | Vibes | Crowded | Chips Art - the dia de los muertos paintings and decor are consistent throughout. They give the bar and restaurant the Mexican ambience which reenforces the name of the restaurant. Vibes - the service and overall demeanor of the staff was extremely positive and gave us good vibes our entire time. From the hostess that greeting us with a smile, to the bartender who greeted us with water and chips, to our server who had recommendations. Everyone brought positive energy. Crowded - the two top tables in the back had very little space between them. Therefore it was loud and you felt like you were in everyone's conversation and not just yours. It also made it a bit difficult to order because I had to repeat everything to our waiter. Chips - those chips DOE!!?? warm salty fresh chips and handmade salsa were delicious! They definitely made up for the blandness of the pinto beans, rice, and taco flavors. Nate has two fried chicken tacos and one shredded chicken taco. He liked both of his and gives them 5 stars. Monica had the pork carnitas, beef brisket, and chicken Tinga and thought they were 3.5 out of 5 stars because they all tasted the same. Lost a star?: For lack of privacy/space in the area we sat in. Monica got hit three times during our date by our neighbors. The table we sat at made having a conversation difficult. Pro tip: no northwestern discount. Pro tip: definitely ask for a booth so you can have some privacy on dates. If you don't ... you will feel like you are hanging with 4 strangers. Pro tip: if you are looking for a place to sit down and relax for awhile, this is not the place for you. If you want good quick service, then this is your place. read more

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SLAPPED. The chips are fresh asf and i got three tacos and they're all super good. I got the Verdura, carne asada, and crispy chicken. Its insane that rhe verdura is vegetarian, its sooo flavorful and filling!! read more

Taco Diablo - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Great restaurant. They have three menus you can choose from so anyone you are with can find something they would like to eat. One of my favorite places in Evanston. read more

Taco Diablo - LuLus Ginger Salad with Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Perfect combo of interesting tacos, Rick Bayless- esque Mexican food, and a fun sit down environment. Party of 2: Dinner started immediately with free chips and salsa, green and red. The red was nice and smokey! We continued to munch on the chips throughout dinner. We each got the 3 taco set so we could share and try 6 different tacos -- belly fat, duck chorizo, chicken tinga, brisket, shrimp, and chicken mole. They were all good! Our least fave was the chicken mole as it felt like it needed something creamy or cheesy to balance it, but overall still tasty. The tacos came with rice and beans, so we got both black and pinto. The sides were all great. We ended with the churros, which were perfect. They weren't too sweet, which made you want to dip them into the sauces and whipped cream. My partner said he could hear the crunch from across the table. Get the churros! The service was outstanding. Everyone was so fluid, attentive, and upbeat. We were tight on time and needed to leave in about an hour and the server made it happen. read more

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Food is so fantastic and some of the best salsa I've had. Great tacos and margaritas.

Taco Diablo and five and dime are still open. Lulus is going to become a tavern. They are completely adhering to Covid regulations with all staff wearing masks, no menus and roped off sections inside. We had a delicious array of food from the Mexican street corn, tacos, chips and salsa, a special shrimp dish and flan. My favorite was the Mexican street corn and the shrimp dish but everything was delicious, looked fabulous, and the flavors really come through. I know this is a family owned business so please support them as much as you can! If you feel uncomfortable being inside you can still be outside on the roof. We need more places like this!! read more

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