Got our order to go and we all went with the rice bowls: the Katsu Bowl, Korean BBQ Chicken Bowl,…read moreand Fire Chicken Bowl. Out of the three, the Katsu Bowl was my favorite. Super flavorful. The Fire Chicken Bowl definitely has a bit of a kick; I'm not big on spicy food, but my mom enjoyed it. The Korean BBQ Chicken Bowl had sauce that soaked nicely into the rice and tasted great, though the chicken itself was a bit bland. I recommend getting an extra side of Garlic Parmesan Aioli to dip the chicken in. It made a big difference. Overall, the bowls were pretty filling, and we enjoyed them.

Ordered a Korean bowl. Was the grossest food I've ever eaten. Chicken was soggy little bits of dark…read moremeat. The sauce did not taste like Korean sauce. I ate the rice and the rest went in the garbage. I also ordered the nacho Korean fries also gross soggy fries with a gross sauce. Also threw in the garbage. My suggestion never order from them

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.

I was able to smell the chicken a block away, so I had to try them…read more This place is a cute little hole in the wall. I ordered the 4 piece dark with mild sauce and a small rib tip. I also ordered a side of cole slaw and red beans and rice. The guy behind the counter said they don't have mild sauce for the chicken. Then he told me the sauces that they had, so I said no sauce. I guess he was also relating the sauces for the rib tips when I already said no sauce. They cook the chicken fresh and may take a little time. When I got home, I was ready to dig in but I found out the sauce discussion left my rib tips with no bbq sauce. I called them and a nice lady told me I would be taken care of the next time, I visit. Thank goodness, I had bbq sauce. But I tried the tips without sauce and they were seasoned well. I put on some Sweet Baby Rays on them and dang it was good. The tips were tender and a lot of meat. The chicken was so good that I wish I would have gotten more. It was seasoned and crunchy. The Cole slaw was okay and the red beans and rice was good, just which it had a little more pot liquor. I would definitely go back. Also the prices that they have online is really outdated.

Unfriendly, hostile and belligerent service. I was treated like I wasn't worth their time or…read moreattention. I will not be going back. This was some kind of negative energy that will stay with you for the rest of the day. No meal is worth that.

My hotdog was scandalously devoid of "SNAP?" Whatsup? Seems they're getting second-tier viennas…read morewithout natural casing. Either that or they let it steam for too long. Condiments also were subpar. Come on guys. This ain't rocket science.

Bratwursts were delicious ! The young lady that took our…read moreorder was Very sweet...not so much for the owner! He was training someone&did not seem happy

Really nice option to go to wit my vegetarian friend! I went with the reviews and had their…read morebuffalo bowl, it was very filling and the tofu had a nice tasty crunch. The ingredients were fresh and it was a good sized portion. The inside of the restaurant is very trendy and clean. The staff was super friendly and service was so quick. There's also space for outdoor seating. It is in downtown Evanston but parking is pretty easy, but make sure to pay the meter quickly ($2/hour).

Went here on a Sunday night around 7PM, and was happily surprised to see so many people eating here…read moreat this time. Ordering was easy on their digital tablet. they had tables both inside and outside, and since the air-conditioning was cranked, we decided to eat outside. It was so nice that their staff delivered the food to our table. I got their Elechik'n sandwich and fries, while my daughter chose the Thai Sweet Chili Grain Bowl and an Oreo shake. Overall, everything tasted great, except I felt their sandwich was a bit salty. This isn't fine dining by any means, it's more of a vegan fast food restaurant. I love that they had various vegan and animal rights magazines on the counter for patrons to read. Also, the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. We learned that this location recently got a soft serve ice cream machine and they can make sundaes. We'll have to try that another time!

Food: These chicken tacos were delicious! The ingredients tasted really fresh and the restaurant…read moresmelt delicious. I would definitely come back, the total was around $21 for 2 servings of tacos (with NU student discount haha). Service: This is fast food (Chipotle style) so things will move fast. Ambiance: There is seating inside and it is a big store. It's in a great area of town.

Hello, I have been…read morecoming to get lunch from this location for about six months now. Recently there have been men at the counter that are extremely rude and very aggressive. I order a kids meal for lunch so much that my co-workers got me gift cards. I was willing to pay for the vegetables, but the rudeness overpowered my kindness. I will cash in my gift cards and stay away. I do not think black people are accepted in the store so I will not go back. This is very disheartening but there are plenty of places to get food from in Evanston. Tyra Holloway

Pretty close to the bone, Chicago style. Could use a few…read moremore fries with the hot dog. Regular hot dog buns ( no sesame seeds) Excellent pricing.

Lots of non dog choices (burgers, chicken, sausage, Italian beef with or without a bun), beverages…read morefor people of all ages and inclinations and food and drink happy hour from 2-5p that will get you a substantial lunch for $11 (see photo). Since it's next to the AMC, you might want to time your movie going to take advantage of that deal. It's also well air conditioned, has a couple different seating areas and nice patio. If you don't know what to have, the counter people are helpful-- we didn't feel rushed. Chicago dog did NOT have a poppy seed bun which was a bummer (also wasn't steamed) and the piccalilli was pretty sweet but it was a good bite. Italian beef in a cup was a good keto option and the cheeseburger slider was tasty, juicy, and nicely medium rare. Skin on fries were a bit flaccid-- turn up the temp in the fryer. Worth stopping by as a value snack, esp before a movie. More like 3.5/5

I go here everyday and love it. My recommendation is order online because the lines do get longread more

First of all I will always love potbelly and no one could ever tell me otherwise. But second- I…read morecame here to talk about the Mexican street corn chicken sandwich! It was such an interesting idea and I really enjoyed it! I will say, it was something that now that I've tried it once I don't need to again. But that's just because I love sticking to my regular potbelly order. Fun idea on the sandwich!