Guzman y Gomez - Evanston
M J · 17 Google reviewsGuzman y Gomez - Evanston — a mexican spot in Evanston. Order the Queso. Always packed, always worth it, and open late. "The ingredients were fresh and seasoned to perfection" — Nicole Sadeeq [$, patio]
What 212 diners keep saying
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What 212 diners keep saying
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“My fav non-dairy option! Comfort food and healthy enough to keep me in line with dietary needs. The cali burrito with the chicken is my go-to order where I swap the cheese for the herb mayo 🔥🔥🔥 then you gotta dip the seasoned fries in the herb mayo to top it off. Shout out to Lea for hooking me up💪🏽”
“Pretty tasty food for the value! This Chipotle-style restaurant delivers burritos, tacos, bowls, and more of what’d you expect from a typical Tex-Mex franchise. I was quite pleased with the ingredients, which all tasted fresh and nicely seasoned. I enjoyed having a Cali Burrito with the spicy chicken; the chicken had good flavor, the guacamole was creamy and fresh, and the fries, which I’ve never tried inside a burrito before, added a great crunch. If you’re a hungry student or just looking to try another Tex-Mex chain, I’d recommend checking out Guzman y Gomez!”
“My friends and I are frequent visitors to GYG Evanston, for good reason(s). The food is excellent, and the portions are fair for the prices. My favorite menu items include the Burrito Bowl, Cali Burrito, and the Enchilada. GYG also has an awesome salsa station; the three offered flavors are tasty, and you can take as much as you want. The restaurant is clean, with ample seating that handles even the busiest rushes. The staff are always friendly, and one member in particular stands out to me: Chris. Chris is one of the Shift Managers, and I see him almost every time I go to GYG. He always makes sure to greet me with a smile and a fist bump, and he responds to any queries I might have attentively, respectfully, and quickly. He is friendly with the other staff members and plays a key role in cultivating the GYG environment that I love. Overall, GYG Evanston is one of my favorite places to eat, beats out the neighboring Chipotle, and I recommend that everyone give it a try! (Huge order I got below for proof of my claims)”
“I stopped in for my lunch break & tried to order the burrito bowl, but was recommended the burrito because they had a special running. This was a great reorder. The burrito came with fries which I am a potato girly. I got it with the sautéed veggies & guac. & built up the flavor with the 3 levels of hot sauce in one container, onions, cilantro & the pickled jalapeños & carrots. The food tasted clean with fresh ingredients & the flavor & spice level are buildable. I am currently doing a pescatarian/vegetarian lifestyle change but they had meats & other vegetarian options that sounded delicious as well. This is a reasonably priced, hidden gem in this area.”
“I really enjoyed the hard tacos and the chicken rice beans bowl”
“I go regularly to Guzman y Gomez, and usually have a good experience, but today I went and there was an item missing in my order, I called to see what were the options to solve it, and the only ones involved me coming back to the store or sending an email which could take days to be solved. I 100% understand that under the current policy there was nothing the person in the store could do differently, but the restaurant should think on better procedures to easily overcome simple errors, having at the center the client satisfaction.”
“First time here, Nat reccomended the Brisket Bowl with the chipotle mayo!!! I told her to put it in a Cali Burrito and magic happened!!!”
“I forgot the gentlemans name I believe it was jakob or Jake. Give that man a raise ! Definitely made me feel welcome. I ordered to go and ended up staying lol. He was right the food did fill me. But anyways yea he's cool 😎💪🏾⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“Monica and Mike went above and beyond to fix an issue I was having redeeming a coupon in the app. I know restaurant staff have nothing to do with the restaurant’s app or its functionality but they made sure my offer applied. Appreciated the effort they made.”
“Great place to enjoy mexican food. They have a lot of options to personalize your order.”
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