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.

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.

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!!!!

When I first went on Yelp to make reservations, I noticed Uncle Julio's had only 3 stars. I…read morehonestly thought, "That's surprising!" because I've eaten there many times before and always had a great experience. Unfortunately, after going back last night, I can understand some of the reviews. Hear me out... First, the atmosphere was a little chaotic. Dishes kept being dropped and shattered throughout the restaurant. We were jumping every few minutes waiting for someone to yell "OPA!"... except this isn't a Greek restaurant. Not sure what was happening, but it definitely took away from the relaxing dinner vibe. As for the food and service, this is where I was most disappointed. I used to think the prices matched the quality, but this time the value just wasn't there. I ordered the steak and chicken fajitas, which used to come loaded with onions and peppers. This time, there were only onions, a few pieces of steak, and mostly chicken. Our waitress also forgot the flour tortillas and the toppings, and we had to repeatedly ask for things throughout the meal. Unfortunately, each item took quite a while to arrive, and by the time the toppings came out, I was pretty much finished eating. We never got pico either, and at that point I didn't even bother asking because dinner was basically over. We also asked for more chips and salsa, which took a while to arrive as well. The food itself still tastes good, and that's what makes this disappointing. But when a dinner out requires me to keep reminding the restaurant what needs to come to the table, my family might as well have stayed home. At least there would have been no interruptions--and I would have been the one bringing out the meal anyway! I really hope this was just an off night because I have enjoyed Uncle Julio's for years. But for now, I'm not sure we'll be rushing back.

¡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.

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.