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!

This place is a gem. Parking was easy across the street, and walking to the restaurant you could…read morealready tell it was going to be a cozy spot. Got greeted by a friendly host and even friendlier waitress, both who were accommodating all night. The tacos are pricey, but two will fill you up (and im a big eater). I got the Al pastor and Alambre -- both nearly overflowing with meat, and just the right amount of toppings, with room for salsa. Salsa wasnt up to my spice level, but very tasty. Ate food with a Margarita, which was offered smoked with Mezcal or regular tequila, and that too was a bit pricey, but again, you savored every sip with that tajin covered rim. 10/10, and would recommend for date night. P.S. No pics because everything and smelled looked too good I was so busy eating!

I had high hopes for authentic Mexican tacos. We were seated right away with no reservations…read more It was after we were seated and given time to look at the menu that the hostess let us know they were not serving alcohol because their license expired. I was a little frustrated that we were not told before seating down. We decided to stay anyway. Started with Guac and chips. Unfortunately the guac lacked flavor. We asked for lime and salt to add to it. Then we ordered steak and lengua tacos. Not the best carne asada I've had. Maybe it was a bad day for the kitchen. We finished our night with a flan for dessert. It was ok. Definitely not original flan. Maybe I'll give this place another change the next time I am in town. The staff was nice and polite overall but the food has room for growth. Cute and cozy decor overall.

The food is great, the service is incredible. They're fast, kind, and healthy. Literally a weekly…read moretradition among my friends and I.

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.

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.

This is a very small restaurant (hence - Little Kitchen) that must do a lot of takeout since there…read morewere three tables in the restaurant. Fortunately, there was a table open when we arrived. We were greeted right away with an enthusiastic hello. They have a large menu for such a small place. Around the table we ordered chips and salsa, nachos, taquitos, and huaraches. We'd never had huaraches before so this was new to us. Everything was good. Portion sizes were large and everything was fresh and tasty. Kudos to the staff for ensuring we enjoyed ourselves and had great food.

Hidden gem I'm so happy to have found within walking distance of my place! Prices are very…read morereasonable, staff is incredibly helpful, and food is delicious. Typically, I order to go and wait and I always end up waiting no more than 10 minutes! Service is quick!

So placed an order there I figured it would be very delicious hopefully homemade and authentic. I…read moreordered the burrito with steak not much steak. It was nice that the burrito was grilled a bit and that's all the flavor I picked up was the grilled taste of the burrito, kind of watery lettuce didn't seem fresh not much flavor really disappointed

love coming here. great table side guac, tacos, fajitas. and love the chocolate piñata for…read morecelebrating

Food 2/5 Service 2/5…read moreAmbiance 3/5 This place has changed everything, from appetizers to main course. First of sadly I went to celebrate my son's birthday and everything from choice of vegetarian food to service was mediocre. The food was not hot but warm and vegetarian entrees was all removed, we are Never going back again, don't recommend for any vegetarian or vegan customers

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

My daughter was playing in a tennis tournament at Northwestern. As an alum I'm always excited to be…read moreback 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!

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.

Perhaps I don't eat too often to notice, yet realized after receiving my receipt, there was no…read moreprompting here for tips. Ridiculous how society in many places have made that an expectation to see. Anyway, the service was nice and good food deals too. Spacious yet always has people there. I drove by it on the way to a dental cleaning, the parking lot was busy. Stopped in after the dental cleaning, and it's decently busy too. The chefs bring out the food to your table too. I've been many many years before. It was alright. Today's experience was surprisingly stellar.

The food is delicious! All the plates are good. The service is really good. The staff are very…read morehelpful. The price is very reasonable. Queso fundido is my favorite!! The ambiance is great