I really love this place. It is our go-to Mexican take out. I usually get the carne asada burrito and guacamole. Almost everything is a bit spicy but that's how I like it. read more

Reasonably priced, close to campus, fast service, and delicious! I had the spicy pork burrito and a chorizo and black bean empanada, which were both great. The salsa was a little bland for my taste, but I give it a pass since Noyes street was in some serious need for some Mexican food. read more

Tomate Fresh Kitchen - Tomate storefront - Latin American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Delicious, complex flavors. High quality ingredients. Everything we've had has been excellent, especially the pork and potato/cauliflower veggie filling. We've had them cater a party and it was fantastic. Yea, they might run out of a few things but you know it is fresh and it gives you an opportunity to try something new. read more

Has the most creative menu! I had the most delicious burritos in my life here (vegetarian), and their empanadas are great, too. Their store hours are limited, so be sure to double check if they're open. And if they are, definitely go! read more

I tried this place for the first time today; I had the panko habanero crusted tilapia taco, the conchita pibil taco, and the carne asada taco, as well as the black beans. The steak and conchita pibil were outstanding. The fish taco was just OK -- but I should know better after being disappointed any time I order a fish taco in Chicago. The black beans could use a little more flavor, but I liked the texture, which was like refried beans. They do delivery now, so we will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

Placed an order for a Chicken Empanada, Spicy Tres Quesos Empanada, and Black Beans with queso blanco gordita. The chicken empanada was delicious but the gordita was lacking, the gordita itself was soggy inside but rubbery on the top which generally means the gordita was not made fresh. As for the Spicy Tres Quesos Empanada, it was never received instead I got a ground beef empanda. I called the company to let them know and they agreen upon my request to take that charge off my order through grub hub, so that was nice. All in all the food was meh as was the delivery service. read more

Delicious burritos and tacos at reasonable prices! For lunch, they get pickup orders done at lightning speed. I put an order in online and it was ready within 15 minutes. Ordering at the counter can take a while if there's a line but you can't beat the quality anywhere in Evanston. read more

Tanya was such a pleasure to work with! I catered in from Tomate Fresh for a work event and everybody raved. Tanya was so accommodating and made sure to prepare dishes to meet everyone's dietary needs, which included vegan and vegetarian diets. As a non-profit, a fancy lunch spread is not usually in the budget but Tanya made sure there was enough food for everyone at a price we could afford! Thanks again to the Tomate Fresh crew; I look forward to having you back. read more

Alright, I must say, by far the best chicken burrito I've had hands down! Moist and flavorful, filled with a delicious combination of black beans, rice and cilantro. I had the chicken tinga burrito and my husband had the caramelized onion/poblano pepper burrito - he said it was his favorite veggie burrito. This place is small and unassuming, basically with a kitchen/grill and counter but maybe that's why they can concentrate on the food! Fresh ingredients, friendly staff and great food, can't go wrong! I'll be back to try their carne asada burrito next. read more

Steak tacos were delicious. Super moist and full of flavor. Burritos were ok because the rice inside tasted like it was two days old. Tamales were also ok and the reason why, they had a bitter aftertaste. read more

This is absolutely the best taqueria I have ever been to. The modest title "taqueria" doesn't do justice to the gourmet combinations and flavors you can get here. My son, a NU student, had raved about the place, and on my first visit I had their basic grilled chicken taco and a salsa verde chicken tamale. Both were simply outstanding. I hope they move to a bigger location with seating soon. read more

Phenomenal food with distinct flavors in all of their dishes. I live close by to this place and while the dishes are a little different than the traditional tex-Mex food marketed as Mexican, you will not regret eating at this place read more

Tania did catering for our party and it was wonderful. Well packaged, fresh, a lot of variety. Good bang for the buck. Enjoyed by all

My advice to you is customize your burrito/taco. Cheese, mixed greens,guac,etc...off the menu is just beans rice and meat.

Tomate is really good for Evanston. Don't anticipate it to be as great as your Mexican places in the south and west, but it's very affordable and authentic. read more

A friend and I were out looking for the restaurant next door to Tomate's, but they were closed. Their loss, our win. We walked into Tomate's and walked out with empanadas and flan. Everything was fresh, the empanadas baked, not fried. I really enjoyed the black bean and portabella empanada and my friend, who loves a good flan, gave the flan two thumbs up. Will definitely be returning! read more

Tomate is a welcome addition to our Noyes St. community! The food is fresh, delicious; a comfort-food staple for me. The staff is friendly- Tanya and her crew have done an excellent job working through growing pains (some of the earlier reviews commented that the restaurant ran out of food on certain visits) and I'm sure they will be around for a long time to come. Others on this site have complained that the food is too pricey... eh, maybe. I feel that the product- locally grown ingredients, everything (that I'm aware of) made from scratch- is worth the price. If you want a 99 cent taco, the Bell is a few blocks away. Go to Tomate if you want a fresh and delicious meal! read more

So delicious. Expertly crafted tacos of all varieties- vegan,veggie, and even some for the Meat-ers. We tried yucca tacos, carne asade tacos and burrito , and pork burrito w salsa verde. All were delicious. Clean and fresh tasting. Unique. Filling. Inexpensive. Perfect. We love guacamole and bought a side to share amongst the 5 of us. Our three year old ate straight out of the container- skipped his second taco entirely. Next time we're in the 'hood, we'll DEFINITELY return. read more

Incredible restaurant! The staff are so incredibly friendly and they have amazing food - plus their catering is great.

We went to this restaurant twice and both times they closed earlier than advertised. Ran out of food. How can you run a business like that. Not worth the time to invest. read more

Hands-down best Mexican/Latin American food in Evanston. There is a ton of variety on the menu and everything is super fresh. The staff is incredibly nice and care so much about their small business. My go-to order is the chicken tinga burrito. It's delicious, filling, and feels healthier than getting a burrito at Chipotle. There is no indoor seating, so order online for pickup or order in the store and eat at the tables outside or in a park nearby. Great place for a quick lunch! I wish they were open later for dinner! read more

If you are going to go to one restaurant in Evanston, Tomate is your spot. The Carne Asada Burrito (with some guac and cheese) is the best burrito I've ever had. The same people work always work there, and they really make you feel at home every time you go in. I've never met someone who's had a bad experience at Tomate. I can not recommend it more! read more

Tomate is awesome--one of my favorite places to eat in Evanston. I normally get either the fish burrito or the bean burrito and both are great, and the people there are always really nice. read more

Best Mexican food around. Very fresh and tasty, especially the burritos. Completely different from the greasy Mexican places most of us are used to around Chicago, yet comparably cheap and fast. Many options for fillings including great vegetarian choices. Interesting flavor combinations that go beyond the typical carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, and chicken. Busy at lunch but worth the wait. read more

First and foremost, the food is delicious! The creative and (as far as I know) authentic menu, and the flavors are unique. The Gordita I ordered, with tofu and black beans was absolutely fantastic. My friend said that the burrito was one of the best he has had, and that the beef empanada was very flavorful. There is nowhere to sit down, but the space is colorful and uncluttered. Not the perfect winter spot. It seemed like the delivery service has not been perfected, and because it went through the front end, there was some overlap in service between waiting customers and phone customers. There was a lot of work for not many people, and not much space...So if you're in a rush, this might not be the place for you. read more

Yum! Best tacos in Evanston. Chicken tinga, so good. I wish this place was around when I was vegetarian, because they have such flavorful veg tacos--the carmelized onion & roasted poblano tacos are a must have. If you r hungry for take- out lunch, stop @ Tomate Fresh! read more

Stuff runs out early in the day. For example, I've never gotten to sample the empanadas! But everything is really tasty and freshly prepared. The gorditas are very satisfying. The tacos are not too shabby either. Highly worth a try. Just do it before 6 pm. read more

Small shop with no seating, but the food is absolutely delicious! I've tried all their vegetarian options, plus the horchata and guacamole. Yum! read more

The best burrito in Evanston, and far more flavorful and authentic than Chipotle. Simply can't beat the value relative to such a high quality of food. Most importantly, Tomate is a delightful family-joint run by very nice people. It remains an Evanston gem. read more

Best Empanadas and tamales!!! First tried them at the Rogers Park Farmers Market and fell in love with the quality ingredients and flavor combinations. Best Empanadas - crispy outside and packed with flavor inside. Every one I've had has made me smile (I suggest buying a few to freeze and reheat for a treat later). My new favorite is the roasted squash, goat cheese and cranberry - perfect balance of sweet & savory. I love the meat ones (chorizo and pork) and especially like all the different vegetable ones - they just know how to pair vegetables, meat and spices perfectly. Fabulous Tamales - bigger than i'm used to - one is perfect for me with a side salad for lunch or dinner. The first time I tried Tomate at the farmers market, I had their garden vegetable tamale and ate it standing in the sun on a summer day and might have even yummed out loud. Turned out to be a great summer breakfast. I've since tried the chicken salsa verde which is delish and their chicken mole -wow, best mole I've had in years. Now that the farmers markets are over, I'm glad I can still get my Empanada and Tamale fix. read more

Not sure how this place has so many rave reviews. Maybe I went on an off day. It was really busy when I went and the guy taking orders made me stand and wait at the counter for almost 15 minutes before taking my order. I ordered the black bean burrito and was very hungry and excited to eat it. However, the burrito was really disappointing - one of the worst I've ever had. It was 90% rice and 10% the rest of the ingredients. Perhaps the tacos are better? Overall, a disappointing experience. read more

Lucky to snag an outside table our first time. The place is just a counter but putting out some very good food. Best part is the lovely vegetarian and vegan options---Thank you!! read more

Menu looks great and hope to come another time but they are closed for the holidays 12/20/17 to 1/7/18. Al's Deli next door is open.

This restaurant doesn't have seating, so you will have to find some place to eat. That said, the food is so good! I've had the nachos, tacos, and burritos, and they're all delicious. I like that you can see all the food being prepared right in front of you. The staff is also friendly. read more

Great delivery and great food! Sent it to a friend when they weren't feeling well and it cheered the right up.

The real deal sort of burritos that tastes like real food. I recommend any of the burritos, especially carne asada or al pastor. They move fast too! read more

Tomate is the best restaurant in Evanston! The staff is always friendly and they love what they do. The food is SO FRESH and AUTHENTIC. It's absolutely amazing and its made right in front of your eyes! I LOVE the black bean burrito with guacamole. I would recommend this place first to anyone visiting Evanston. A local favorite! I could eat here every day if I had the opportunity to. read more

Love this spot. Lived on Ridge and Noyes so I would eat there regularly. Family run and very friendly. The fish is fantastic.

This place is delicious! i am vegetarian, and the black bean and cheese taco was more than enough food for me. I only wish the guac and chips were less expensive, but it's definitely well worth the walk from the new Kellogg building. read more

Been eating here 3-1/2 years and this is STILL some of the best food I've ever eaten. Never had anything that wasn't excellent and fresh. Today I had a couple of tacos al pastor and it was like eating a little bit of heaven. read more