How did we not find this place sooner in town. Looking for a great breakfast or brunch then be sure to check out Fridas. We have been missing a great brunch for so long and so nervous about bringing one home. However this did not dissapoint one bit. Careful and safe pickup and delivery available it was packaged to perfection and tasted amazing. They had a lot of.goodies on the menu to.choose from including omlettes, pancakes, and a mascropone crepe that we want to try next. Qe went for the Asada mix and regular eggs Benedict. Each was so full of food we couldn't finish it all at once. Thr hollandaise and eggs were fresh and potatoes full of flavor. Highly recommend treating yourself to some delicious breakfast from them asap. read more

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Wonderful breakfast/brunch experience. My son thoroughly enjoyed the Strawberry Banana Nutella French toast, which was decadent with whipped cream and plenty of fruit. I had the chilaquiles rancheros, with eggs, guacamole, sour cream and rice. The combination of the house red sauce soaked corn tortilla chips and cheese was addictive, but it was still too much food for me to finish. The coffee was decent and the servers kept my mug topped off before I could finish each cup. Our server that took our order was warm, welcoming and friendly, and offered some of her favorite menu suggestions. Service was prompt, but we never felt rushed despite a busy crowd on Labor Day. read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - Strawberry Banana Nutella French Toast. No need for syrup with so much tasty fruit and drizzle. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Great variety, great service and reasonable prices! I'd become one if our goto spits.

Super friendly & attentive staff. Amazing soups & carnitas. The real treat is any of the Mexican breakfasts. I've tried many and all delish. Don't skip the homemade corn muffin. read more

RATING: 6.9/10 Frida's is an Evanston brunch staple! I have been meaning to try the place out for so long and I'm so glad I finally did because I feel like I get the buzz. My one comment is that I definitely ordered wrong--I should have stuck with one of Frida's unique/special menu items because I think that's where they shine. I ordered the mushroom, goat cheese, and spinach omelette which was honestly nothing special. I wished the a bit more goat cheese because otherwise it was flavorless, but I mainly blamed myself for choosing this item in the first place. The potatoes were super crisp and delicious! I also tried a bite of my friend's hash and my other friend's special and they were both super flavorful so I think you just have to make sure you order something they're known for instead of a basic dish. Overall, I'm definitely planning to come back to try to redeem myself by trying one of their special dishes! read more

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Very unassuming little brunch spot that was packed when we arrived. It is a Frida Kahlo themed restaurant in terms of its decor with a wide range of delectable brunch favorites including Latin based brunch items as well. Everything that we ate was so satisfying and the service was great. My cousin said the Bloody Mary he ordered which he asked to be more spicy was perfection and my tequila sunrise was on point as well! They have an assortment of fresh juices as well. My favorites were the buttermilk pancakes, the classic waffle and the asada hash. I will definitely come back. It's also conveniently located near Northwestern's South Campus. Highly recommended. read more

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My friend was in town for the day and wanted to meet up for brunch. I did a Yelp search and when I saw Frida's it was an instant yes! I am a Frida Kahlo fan. The food was decent. The server was very friendly and attentive. My main critique is the decor. I was expecting the place to have a lively, colorful feel. But it wasn't really "Frida" friendly. I'm an artist, so if the owners/management sees this post and are interested in having a mural created, let me know! read more

Frida's has a soft spot in pretty much every NU student's heart. And it's 100% for good reason -- prices are reasonable for brunch and the food is good and quick. It's never amazing food and is not a go to for all traditional American breakfast. I also much prefer ovo frito to Frida's. But you can't go wrong here. read more

First time here. The food and service were really great. Give this gem a try if you haven't already.

Great comfy gem tucked in next to an alley across from the library. Not too big and not too small. I didn't expect I'd be stopping for breakfast at a Mexican joint, but it was convenient and I'm glad I came here. I had the avocado toast, which was beautifully plated - layered with sauce, soft egg, and watermelon radish. As I ate I watched other menu items waft by, and I want to try them all. Service is efficient and friendly. There is a bar in the middle of the restaurant and the space looks like it can handle a crowd comfortably. Looks like a good place for lunch and dinner too. I'll be back. read more

Omg GREAT chilaquiles and my boyfriend had a yummy sandwich/panini. Portions are huge but delicious fast service on a Saturday morning.

Still my favourite Frida Kahlo theme place in Evanston. Tried a lot of foods, burgers, sandwiches, omlettes, lox sandwich (this is my fav), pencecakes and waffles/goffri. Orange juice, always squeezed from real fruit and fresh one. Also love the people here, always kind and lovely. read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - Lox sandwich in grilled bagel, + waffle, OJ, and coffee with a cup of milk. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Love this place! Diverse menu, fun atmosphere and of course good food. If you like Frieda Kahlo, you'll like the art on the walls.

I am not from here and I have tried multiple different restaurants arounds here but, nothing had compared to Fridas. The service felt very welcoming and friendly and couldn't have been better. I got the french toast and it is the best I have ever had. read more

Stumbled upon this little gem today! The food was amazing and the service was excellent! A perfect breakfast, lunch brunch restaurant.

Nice little breakfast and lunch spot. I had the eggs benedict and the hollandaise was spot on. Bacon was thick and crispy, staff was very friendly. read more

Wow! Old school quality and value. Didn't know it still existed. Quaint with a great menu. And they can make you a latte! This is now my go-to breakfast spot. read more

Hugely crowded breakfast spot. Lots of variety in food and drink, especially alcoholic drinks. The food is really well prepared with poached eggs on the Benedict perfectly cooked. Espresso drink a little weak. read more

Great breakfast place for some delicious Mexican dishes like chilaquiles although the corned beef hash was also pretty fabulous with a mustard sauce. The prices struck me as a little expensive until the dishes came to the table and I realized it was a hearty feast. Bring your appetite! read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - Yum! Chilaquiles was a great feast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This was one of my favorite dining experiences this year. My wife and I split the breakfast chiliquiles and they were amazing. We went with my brother and his wife. We all just lived this place. Might have been the highlight of the trip. If your in Evanston and looking for a great breakfast, you can't go wrong with Frida's. read more

Friday's painted a smile on my face. $18 for the cochinita hash was the perfect amount of food to split. read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

One of my first non-dining hall meals in about 2 months. Mascarpone crepe was so good that it was the first time I haven't felt stressed about school in 2 months. Great service too! Loved it! read more

A friend wanted an impromptu brunch date so we landed on Frida's. It was a Saturday and they were so busy! The wait was only 15 mins for us - super reasonable. They don't take reservations, which was also nice knowing we could show up and more than likely get to dine. I had their blueberry and mango compote French toast, which was HEAVEN! Definitely check them out when/if you can! read more

Brunch with eggs is a staple but we were served eggs with a staple. Yes, you read right. Our eggs had a staple in it. Grateful no one swallowed it. Brought it to the attention of the waitstaff and they offered to give us a new dish but appetite and trust were gone by then. They took it off our bill. But the manager did not know or come over to explain how it may have happened. It was all very business as usual. "Oh we got your order wrong, want a new dish" vs " omg how did a metal staple get in the eggs we served a customer??!!" It's a restaurant not an office. Not expecting a staple in my eggs. I would be reluctant to revisit. read more

Great local spot for a casual brunch with friends. Staff is super friendly and service is quick. There's plenty of seating (at least during the weekday) and portions are huge (great for sharing). The menu can be slightly overwhelming when you first see it but the sections are labeled clearly and I honestly don't think you can go wrong. It's a great mix of Mexican food and classic American brunch. My friend and I are big fans of the salty/sweet mix so we got one salty dish and one sweet. This place does both very well! PLUS unlimited coffee refills for just $3. Great place to chat the morning away. Chorizo Hash: Pretty salty on its own but comes with cornbread. Super aesthetic and filling so come hungry! This dish is very heavy so if you're looking for something lighter, I'd opt for something else. Personally I'd ask for more bread or less salt in the dish. Bacban Waffle: WOW this was so good. Just as the name states, this waffle has bacon and banana on it and it is a piece of art. Honestly, I almost felt bad cutting into it. Would recommend eating this quick because it comes with ice cream on top. Really great option if you like sweets! Also very easy to share since it's cut up into four pieces. Overall, really liked this place and would be back. Prices were pretty good for the portion sizes and staff was very pleasant! read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - Bacban Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I would suggest not coming here on weekends. First the positives. The food was amazing. We got the avocado omelet, chorizo scramble, panini, hangover chilaquiles, and berry crepe. Every single plate was clean by the end. Now the negatives. First, we had a reservation but still had to wait 15/20 minutes before getting a table. Usually, I wouldn't have a problem but the manager and servers were rushing us the entire time so that other reservations could take our table. On that note, it was extremely loud. I had difficulty hear people at the other end of the table. tldr; would definitely come back, but not when they are as busy. read more

Cute little place!! It was warm outside so we sat outside and it was perfect. Service was a little slower bc we were outside but it was a Sunday morning. The chorizo hash had a ton of flavor and was super filling. Couldn't even finish half of it. The cornbread was pretty dry tho. Even though it was so busy we got a table within 10 minutes! read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - CHORIZO HASH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This place was delicious. We got it delivered so I can't tell you about the place itself but if the food tasted that good delivered it's gotta be a great place. I got the Pombazo which is a breakfast sandwich. I wasn't sure what to expect but it sounded good it had chorizo red potatoes guajillo sauce lettuce queso fresco topped with guacamole and sour cream. I was pleasantly surprised. My wife and I split the triple berry mascarpone crepes. They were out of this world. The were stuffed with mascarpone and topped with delicious berries. Looking for a new breakfast place check them out! read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - Triple berry mascarpone crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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First review of the year/decade so it's gotta be good, right? :) A couple of months ago, my brother (a brunch aficionado) asking for new brunch spots to check out in the North Shore and I pulled up my trusty Yelp bookmark collection... He's gone numerous times since then, and has dubbed Frida's as his new go-to brunch spot. Frida's deserves all the stars. If cheesy dishes are your thing, I recommend the Fundido Benedict, which marries chorizo, eggs, ham and a good melty heap of Chihuahua cheese. The chipotle hollandaise was creamy yet bright, a killer sauce that complemented the poached eggs well. I also enjoyed the use of a telera roll in place of the traditional English muffins. I stole some bites of my mom's meat lover's omelet (decent) and my brother's hobo hash (would recommend). We also ordered the triple berry mascarpone crepes, which we saved for the last and was the perfect ending to a savory meal. read more

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Hands down one of the best brunch spots in Evanston! High quality food with reasonable prices, great service/staff, huge portion sizes (great for sharing), warm and welcoming ambience, and an excellent location for Northwestern students. It's located a couple blocks away from downtown Evanston but very close to campus. My friends and I ordered 3 dishes for 4 people and we were STUFFED. There are a ton of options great options on the menu for brunch but they often have specials (including the mango French toast pictured here). I wish they would make it a regular item because it was just so damn good!!! The savory options are also incredibly delicious! I guarantee you will leave here feeing full and SATISFIED!! The only downside to this gem is the long lines on busy weekends! (It's that good!!!) make a reservation or get there early - it'll be worth it :) PRO TIP: The omelette dishes come with a side of pancakes or toast but if you get the pancakes (which, by the way, is the move) you can ask for BLUEBERRY PANCAKES at no additional charge!!! read more

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I LOVEEEE this place! It's always busy on the weekends but the line goes by fast and they do a good job to make sure you're comfortable. Food is great! Lots of options for everyone. It's just a classic diner and I love coming here. read more

Came for breakfast between going to the farmers market and the NU football game. Got there early enough that seating wasn't a problem, but Frida's was packed when we left. I had the enchiladas Susan's and my husband had Frida's take on corned beef hash. My enchiladas were excellent (sauce was delicious)! Would make a point of returning just to have them again. One of my eggs had runny yolk - as I had requested, but the other was fully cooked. The only downside of the meal. My husband liked the corned beef hash, though it was saltier than he would have liked. Service was attentive and pleasant. We will come back. read more

Truly the best breakfast place in Evanston-- it has REAL spice and flavor unlike most of Evanston lol. They get fresh ingredients and their poblano peppers are actually good. The salsas they make have a tiny bit of spice in them, perfect to awaken my taste buds but not overpower them. The portions are generous, the food is delicious (like truly everything I've eaten here has been incredible), the people working are friendly and attentive, and it's just an awesome breakfast/brunch place. Try the breakfast burrito or one of their hashes. You won't regret it read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Six varieties of hash to choose from. Everything on the menu is amazing. The service is tremendous. I highly recommend this restaurant for a great breakfast or lunch. read more

Latinx owned restaurant with AMAZING food and service!! My family and I come here often and we are never disappointed. read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Food was good but I was waiting to be wowed like people say and that never happened. A nice hardy breakfast spot in a nice spot in town. read more

A friend and I had a great breakfast here on a rainy Saturday...the farmers burrito was loaded with vegetables, her egg white omelette looked delicious as well. Great service too. We are looking forward to coming back to try other items. read more

Stopped in to Frida's this morning for a late breakfast and was pleasantly surprised by the meal! Staff was quick to seat us and take our order, and we waited maybe 10 minutes tops for both dishes. The corned beef hash was delicious and a bit unique with the broccoli and mustard, both of which I was a bit suspicious about but immediately loved. Don't skip on the pancakes or potatoes, they were definitely the star of the show. It was a tiny bit pricey for two of us, coming in at around $40, but I'd say well worth it given the quality of food and service. We'll be back soon to try more! read more

Frida's Breakfast & Lunch - CORNED BEEF HASH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Really good experience. Terrific margaritas, wonderful breakfasts, and happy, friendly service. I had a carnitas omelet, sooo good and flavorful. My husband ordered florentine eggs benedict and enjoyed it. Can't wait until we go back and try more dishes. We were both checking out what others ordered and definitely saw others dishes that we must try. read more

Bad food. Hard chicken. Not a good value of food for price. No welcoming ambiance. No chips and salsa like other Mexican Restaurants. Don't waste your money! read more