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.

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.

I was so excited to try this spot based on the review. I placed a pickup order. I was very…read moredisappointed with the steak taco, rice, and beans. The steak taco was tough and bland. Rice was dry and tasteless. The beans were very bland and tasted like they were out of a can. But the pastor was amazing. If I'm craving tacos and can't make it to my favorite spot in Chicago, I'll come back for the pastor and to try other items. I love supporting local businesses, especially mom-and-pop shops.

Always busy, food is authentic and great tasting. It's a comfortable place to eat in or take out…read more Only 5 stars? Not enough!!!

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.

I just wanted to leave a review on how amazing Alejandra is and how friendly, thoughtful, caring,…read moreloving, supportive she is towards her tables/guest 100/10 experience and would go all the time .

Uncle Julio's never disappoints! I have to travel to…read moreSkokie since they closed my North Ave one in the city. The outdoor patio is a great way to chill and people watch on a weekend. And you can hit the mall after to walk off the food coma. Every time I go- we make sure to get the queso and chips. Thanks God they brought the tried and true queso back. Order a side of tortillas to dip with (in addition to the chips), trust me! Taco dinner is enough for tomorrow's lunch,too! Please don't close the Skokie one!!!!

¡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).

Incredibly rude and unfriendly people on the Blue Horse side of things. Everyone acts like they…read moredon't want anyone in there, as if the customers are imposing somehow. I can think of a couple people there that don't deserve to be working in any customer-facing role at all, let alone at a bar/restaurant.

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.

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!