El Pueblito Mexican Grill

Name: El Pueblito Mexican Grill
Address: 1805 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, Evanston, IL, 60202.0, US
Telephone: +1 847-328-4611
Price range: $
Rating: 4.1

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About

El Pueblito Mexican Grill — a mexican spot in Evanston. The cooking is rooted in real tradition. Easy on the wallet. Christina Gowrylow: "My chicken torta was delicious, perfectly seasoned chicken"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

3.7

👥Service

3.0

✨Ambiance

2.8

💬Sentiment

3.1

Fabio Sorano

422 reviews

Highlights

Quick BiteGreat For GroupsTakeout StrongGreat ValueNeighborhood Institution

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavorsGreat prices

Some noted

I loved the food, especially the main course, but the customer service is not very unfriendly, and very unfriendly on your part, I hope and you can improve in that aspect, because the food is worth it, rating of 2.5 stars.👎🏻.
— Paloma Gonzales

It was my first and last time going to this restaurant. I picked up taco dinner to go.
— R R

Ordered2 caldo de rez 2 times I've gone..not all that..no good taste at all!..been to way better places.

Location

1805 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202

What 922+ diners say about El Pueblito Mexican Grill

Very large menu with a huge selection. I have to say their prices are completely reasonable. They were very accommodating. We showed up unannounced with a group of 12 and they moved a bunch of tables so we could have one giant table. Since we all wanted different stuff, it was easy enough to go order at the counter but they offered to wait on us if we preferred. I had the Huarache with al pastor which was excellent. My wife had chicken tostadas which were also nice and very light. Other dishes are group tried. Were the chorizo breakfast burrito which looked massive and also the Chiles rellenos looked very nice. Amongst the total of us we must have tried half the menu. The only one in our group that complained was somebody who got chicken fajitas and he felt that the price was a little high for his dish. But our dishes were totally reasonably priced. The chicken tostada dinner, including two tostadas beans and rice was only $11.50. Huarache are $5.99 each and they're pretty loaded. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious. Plenty of parking in their lot out front will definitely be back again soon.

“Carne Asada Fries.”

Carne Asada Fries. You’ll wonder how you got so far in life without having experienced these! So so good! We usually order takeout (which is always good) but the Carne Asada Fries are best experienced eating in.

John

Dec 2023

“A little unassuming from the outside, so worth finding it.”

A little unassuming from the outside, so worth finding it! Feels like such a warm spot to visit and enjoy the food!

Eric Friesen

Apr 2023

“Ordered a torta milanesa de pollo.”

Ordered a torta milanesa de pollo. It was really good and filling. Other ordered tacos and were happy with their food. Really great Mexican food! I will definitely be coming back!

John Sanchez

Jan 2023

“I was born and raised in Chicago.”

I was born and raised in Chicago. I was visiting my family and we came here on Sunday evening, very relaxing atmosphere, the food was amazing. I live in Ohio and nowhere can you find authentic Birria Tacos and i was so happy it was so delicious. My husband had the Mole pollo is was amazing .Service was fantastic, and i will return..So glad my sister recommended this restaurant

Celia Gomez

Aug 2022

“Freshly prepared, hot, delicious food, with big portions.”

Freshly prepared, hot, delicious food, with big portions. Customer service was courteous, helpful, and attentive. Prices are decent and affordable. My chicken torta was delicious, perfectly seasoned chicken, with fresh toasted bread, as well as fresh and tasty rice and beans. The last time I went here the food was outstanding too, and that was more than two years ago. My sister ordered steak tacos and they were just as delicious if not more than my meal!

Christina Gowrylow

Jul 2022

“Since this review they have done an amazing job ensuring errors like this don't happen anymore.”

Since this review they have done an amazing job ensuring errors like this don't happen anymore. They are now the most reliable restaurant and we love their food I ordered steak tacos with no cilantro, add avocado. The girl verified "so only onion and avocado." This is what I got. This would be slightly annoying the first time, but we literally had to stop ordering delivery because they kept messing it up. There are way too many taquerias in Chicago to keep putting up with this level of incompetence.

Tricia McAuliffe

Nov 2021

“I mean, you can’t even leave out the lot before taking a bite of their tacos.”

I mean, you can’t even leave out the lot before taking a bite of their tacos. Meat is well seasoned, tortillas nice and soft. The cilantro, onions, cheese, and sour cream are always fresh! Best Mexican food in the area! I highly recommend!

Mr. B

Dec 2020

“My default late night Mexican food stop in Evanston.”

My default late night Mexican food stop in Evanston. Free chips and salsa on the house whenever you dine in. Their tacos and burritos are great, but my favorite here are gorditas, asada and chicharon. They are superb. The food is reasonably priced and taste amazing.

Ranillo Rodriguez

Nov 2019

“One word to own up to this place is simply amazing.”

One word to own up to this place is simply amazing! Everything is cooked to order and comes out piping hot and fresh. Table service is always on point when dining in and takeout is given the same care by the employees as if they were cooking for you as if you were guests in there home. They offer a very wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes. Whatever you get off the menu your sure to be happy!

Keith R Coburn

Jul 2018

“Very good Mexican food in a clean and well ventilated restaurant.”

Very good Mexican food in a clean and well ventilated restaurant. It has a parking lot which makes this place a good choice for a quick place to eat. The food is prepared very quickly whether you eat inside or take the food to go.