We stopped in here after the restaurant we originally picked didn't pan out. The service was…read moreamazing. The food was pretty good for the price point. My friend and I both loved the beans. I'm not a beans person but these were really good. My son ordered the kids quesadillas. On a Sunday around 1pm it wasn't very busy. But we were surprised they were opened so early (I think at 9am). Street parking only.

It's very nice and clean in restaurants. The ambience is very festive…read more We ordered a steak burrito dinner and two steak tacos and an Horchata. The steak burrito was very good. The meat had that charbroiled taste to it. It was nicely seasoned and cooked to perfection. The tacos were very good as well. They totally pack the steak meat in it. They are very generous with the meat. Never had a taco filled with so much meat. They definitely do not believe in skimpy their dish. I totally give them rave reviews for the amount of meat you get in a taco. The flavor is still there and it's perfect. I had the horchata and it was very good. I drank it up like if it was 100 degrees outside. Highly recommend! Great tasty charbroiled steak meat and very generous with the portions!

We finally went to Zentli and could not be more impressed. Fantastic flavor. Beautiful and…read moreenergetic place. Very welcoming and just delicious! Looking forward to going back frequently!

A unique place with great dishes and real artwork displayed throughout the space. Check out the…read moremonitors inside of the giant skull art. I particularly loved the Nopales...my first cactus dish. The flan was outstanding. Firm and light on the liquid caramel. Our sever was very gracious and helped with our selections. There is parking across the street and street parking.

I don't know who Guzman or Gomez are, but I'd like to offer them my thanks for the fast, relatively…read morecheap, vegan-friendly Mexican options. My first thought was, "This is like Chipotle, if Chipotle was actually good," and I'm sticking with that. Perhaps that can be the new slogan for Guzman y Gomez. Run with it, put it on your bags and cups, just make sure to pay me back in free burritos. It's not exactly the same model as Chipotle. You don't watch the magic happen, so there's no opportunity to request a little more of this or a bit less of that. But the staff here are so eager to please, I always find I get exactly what I was looking for anyway. If you need a little more of anything, just ask, and they're happy to oblige. Plus, this place has so many more options than Chipotle, it's crazy. Better food, better atmosphere, just better overall. During my first visit, I had the pleasure of chatting with one of the chefs, Dustin, and I could hear the passion for cooking in how he spoke about this role here. He broke down all their vegan options for me and made sure my first burrito was an absolute hit. It's probably that first visit that got me hooked, so G y G is lucky to have a guy like him. Two vegan mayos, chipotle or herb, both delicious. Pulled shiitake mushroom, seasoned beautifully and cooked to order. Perfectly cooked rice, yummy fajita veggies, salsa options galore, it was all spot on. Super authentic Mexican? No, but that's ok. "Inspired by authentic Mexican food" is fine by me. And how'd they manage to get so many friendly employees? I've been here a half a dozen times, and everyone is so damn chipper and happy to help. Plus, the music is upbeat and fun, not some dreary corporate playlist. I actually *want* to eat in, which I rarely look forward to in a fast food spot. I'm loving it. There are times when you just need something satisfying and fast that doesn't break the bank. This place brings that energy via fresh ingredients prepared with expertise. Plus, as I said, Chipotle is garbage. I'm glad Guzman y Gomez decided to pop up in Evanston.

One of those burritos-and-bowls Mexican-ish chain places that are popular at the moment. Smaller…read moreportions than Chipotle, but also a lower price. They charge extra for sour cream, but have three salsas in dispensers out by the drinks dispenser, along with onions, cilantro, and sliced jalapenos, and they give you a few tortilla chips with your bowl. Overall, not a bad deal. The chicken was well-cooked. The green salsa was a tad spicier than I'm used to, and the chipotle salsa was a little milder than I expected. Bathroom was clean. On a Thursday evening, the place was fairly crowded, but seating was still available. I'd go again.

Good breakfast burrito that contained rice, beans, egg, cheese and avocado, so was very filling. At…read moreabout $9, this is the way to start your day.

Looking for authentic mouthwatering Mexican food? They have you covered. Every dish is Inspired by…read moretraditional recipes from Puebla and very delicious. My personal favorite is the steak tacos with freshly sliced avocado. You can eat in or carry out and the staff is very friendly. They also recently updated the interior with a vibrant mural and quotes.

This is easily the best Mexican restaurant on the North Shore. My family and I have ordered food…read morefrom here dozens of times and the food has always been excellent. I myself love the burritos and there isn't another place that I can think of that can compare with them. Other family members have ordered other dishes and have been very pleased. I would highly recommend this very friendly and welcoming business. If you live in Evanston, Skokie, Rogers Park, or even Wilmette, you won't be able to beat this place!

Stopped in for Cinco de Mayo. I was immediately greeted by a really nice guy…read more I wanted to pig out so I ordered a king steak burrito, rice and beans. I even paid $6 for extra meat. The dining area was clean with a large painting on the wall and the tv had the Cubs game on. I received my food and went home. The steak was tender but was lacking flavor. I was also disappointed in the amount of double steak. If this was double I would hate to see what it would have been without it. The salsas were good, red really has some heat, which I loved. The green salsa was herbaceous but had an overpowering citrus taste. The beans were creamy and delicious, they didn't taste burnt. The rice was also lacking a bit of flavor. I added some of the red salsa to it which helped a lot. I would go back, but I'm not in a rush.

For me, Uncle Julio's has always been a spot to enjoy Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine in a bit quieter…read moreand refined setting. This Uncle Julio's location met my needs with a beautifully decorated dining room, super friendly service, comfortable seating, and a casual dining experience that did not feel loud nor cramped. On this particular visit, my main aim was to introduce my friend to the amazing Chocolate Pinata dessert. The staff was quick to put the order in right away and celebrate in the fun dining process. I really appreciated this in addition to a delicious product with fresh fruit and plenty of chocolate. After this visit, I know I can return here for another special event to enjoy delicious food and quality service.

There are nights when you go to a restaurant for dinner... This was not one of those nights…read more We went to Uncle Julio's with one mission and one mission only: destroy the fruit-filled chocolate piñata. Everything else was logistics. We walked through the door and were immediately greeted by Michael, the chef, which felt like a promising omen. I don't know if Michael greets everybody or if he simply sensed three men arriving with the grim determination of people about to commit violence against a dessert, but either way, I respected it. We weren't there for fajitas. We weren't there to debate margaritas. We weren't there because somebody on Instagram said the guacamole was "fire." We wanted the piñata... badly. Then it arrived. Good God. This thing is not dessert. It is an event. A massive hollow chocolate structure arrives at the table filled with fruit like Willy Wonka had suffered a psychotic break and gone into the Mexican restaurant business. Then... They hand you a weapon. Most desserts come with a spoon. That's for p****ies! This one comes with instructions to beat the crap out of it. Finally, a restaurant that understands men. You smash through the chocolate shell and suddenly the table looks like the aftermath of a confectionery home invasion. Chocolate everywhere. Strawberries rolling loose. Fruit scattered across the battlefield. People at neighboring tables staring because something magnificent and deeply in incredible is happening nearby. It was f*****g epic. There is something primal about paying a restaurant to bring you an elaborately constructed object and then immediately destroying it. This must be what rich people feel like when they demolish a perfectly good kitchen because the cabinets are three years old. And unlike many theatrical restaurant gimmicks, the damn thing actually tasted great. The chocolate was good. The fruit was good. The entire combination worked. We kept picking through the wreckage long after any reasonable adult would have stopped. At some point I realized we had basically become raccoons digging through the ruins of a chocolate building. No regrets. Now, ordinarily, I would be conducting the standard P.O.A. Index reconnaissance. And for the record, the Index was healthy. Plenty of attractive scenery. But for possibly the first time in recorded history, we didn't care. There could have been the Swedish bikini team doing jumping jacks at the next table and I still would have been staring at this chocolate piñata. Science should study it. Five stars. Michael greeted us like we were arriving dignitaries. The P.O.A. Index was strong. And the chocolate piñata was so spectacular that, for one glorious evening, we came for the dessert instead of the cooze. I'm as shocked as anyone.

¡Increíble! My 8th-grade Spanish class and I would like to extend a huge thank you to Taco Diablo…read morefor 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

Taco Diablo is always a good go-to taco spot in Evanston! On this visit, I enjoyed a few OG Margs…read moreand Red Enchiladas. The decor and environment gives a great nighttime vibe- we didn't want to leave! Our server was great and very knowledgeable about the menu.

Had about 45 minutes to kill so I wandered into this little pub on Davis. Nice enough looking place…read morebut not the right music (too "poppy" for the environment). I couldn't make out the beers on tap so I asked the sad sack behind the bar (he didn't welcome me when I sat down) about the beers. He read off the names of the three (of six) I could see so I ordered one. The other three will forever by a mystery. He pours me a 12 oz. "Cold Time" (produced by local brewery Revolution) in a standard (read "dull") mug and places it in front of me. Then he hands me a menu and tells me it's happy hour for 45 more minutes. I ask if the beer he just poured me is the "rotating draft of the month" -- on the happy hour menu for $5. "No," he says (without explanation). So what I want to know is should I have a) just walked out right then and there, b) told him I wanted to change my order, or c) introduced him to the idea that maybe (just maybe) he might have told me about the happy hour special as soon as I sat down like a normal bartender (I bartended through my 20s).

Wow! So good! The complimentary chips & salsa were addictive!! They offer three menus with three…read moredifferent concepts in a super cool old time whiskey bar vibe. The service was fantastic as well! Highly recommend for a night out with friends or a casual date night!

Who are these people giving this place high ratings?!…read more Jose's Hacienda is located on the 3rd floor in a business building, located between Westfield Old Orchard and Niles North. The building is definitely outdated, and we really enjoyed the old school elevator! The place is very bare bones, and the eatery seemed to be in the building's mail room. The menu offers breakfast items salads, tacos, tortas, burritos, wraps, and chimichangas. We came here for a late lunch, and not sure if there even was a lunch rush, but the staff were already cleaning up to close and no other patrons were on site. We made sure that they were still open, and after redoing a hard yes, we ordered: +a carnitas taco +an al pastor taco +a carne asada taco +and, a carne asada burrito It was probably one of the worst Mexican eateries we've been to, ever. The tacos, in which they looked appetizing, were just not great. The carnitas that we had ordered was some type of an ofal-like protein and was disgusting. They sefinitely got the order incorrect. I wanted to try their chimichanga, but they stated the fryer wasn't working - I'm thinking they already had it turned off for the day and didn't want to start it back up. The burrito itself was awful - it was not even rolled correct and was so loose - it was 75%-80% shredded lettuce, and the bits of carne asada had mostly fat and cartilage. The burrito was also dripping with liquid, most likely from the tomatoes or some weird watered sauce that was drizzled inside. The salsas were fine, but didn't help the food at all. Also, nothing was temperature hot, as it was all lukewarm. You can tell that even reheating things properly wasn't going to happen here. Unfortunately, we lost our appetite quickly, and all the items were tossed. There is a menu up at the counter, and a soda vending machine that seemed to have been unplugged; there was a refrigerator off to the side for a limited selection of drinks. Staff were friendly. The place closes at 3 PM, but should just close at 12:30/1 PM. Obviously, they refuse to offer their full menu past a certain time and seem to have a hard time keeping it open until their posted closing hours. Plenty of parking in the large lot. +worst Mexican food +on the 3rd floor +plenty of parking

Ordered take out with some coworkers and I got the Al Pastor tacos + Steak Quesadilla. It was…read morepretty flavorful and a good portion size for the price. Overall seems like a pretty lowkey local spot.

Nice Mexican joint for well prepared and valued meals. Daily specials are great! Food especially…read morechicken dishes, could use a "more Mexican flare" but over all very good flavor. The horchata was excellent!

I ordered food here for my whole team. The second I opened the box, something smelled super sour. I…read moreate a few bites until I realized it was the cheese that was spoiled. I hope my team doesnt get sick. I can't even get a refund as there's no option for that for online orders. I won't be visiting this location again.