Taco Diablo

“We had a great working lunch at Diablo.”

We had a great working lunch at Diablo. This spot is underrated. The food is great, and the service was even better. We shared the bang bang Shrimp and chicken enchiladas with the red sauce. The colossal bang bang Shrimp had a beautiful tempura batter and creamy sweet chili sauce on the side. Enchiladas were a big portion and the tinga style chicken was good quality and excellent flavors. Also, many Evanston establishments open late afternoon. This place is open for lunch. Check them out!

Style of Sense

Jul 2025

“Taco Diablo is incomparable.”

Taco Diablo is incomparable! I can’t thank Taco Diablo Evanston enough for their generous donation of lunch to my Spanish class! It’s one of my absolute favorite restaurants, and getting to share their amazing food with my students was such a special experience. The students were beyond grateful—they couldn’t believe they were getting such an incredible opportunity. The food was a huge hit, and the kindness behind the gesture meant even more. Thank you for supporting our class and our community! ¡Estamos muy muy agradecidos!

Danielle Moore

May 2025

“Delicious food! Taco Diablo was a much better choice than the restaurant upstairs which was way too...”

Delicious food! Taco Diablo was a much better choice than the restaurant upstairs which was way too loud, crowded, and uncomfortable. Also, the flight of stairs to get to the top restaurant was dimly lit with no traction on the steps. Definitely not accessible to people with limited mobility. At Taco Diablo the atmosphere here was very relaxed and the servers were very respectful and professional- which was an upgrade from the place upstairs. Entrance is right off the street. Super inviting with lots of interesting lighting fixtures, unique decor, and artistic touches. Exposed high ceilings. Curved upholstered booths and large round tables can seat up to six guests maybe more. Regular tables are available too. The bar was interesting and had nice lighting too. Attentive service. Highly recommend the three taco dinners. Each one was delicious and bursting with unique flavors. The sides are apparently family style but surprisingly appeared to be more for a single person. My only suggestion would be to make the appropriate adjustments so that customers can have their own sides as opposed to having to share small servings.

Christina Gowrylow

Aug 2024

“Slight wait to get in but totally worth it.”

Slight wait to get in but totally worth it! Ben is one of the most outstanding waiters I have ever had! Reasonably priced. I recommend the Mezcal Flight and the Elote.

Brent Potter

May 2024

“Amazing place to eat and socialize.”

Amazing place to eat and socialize! Decoration was warm and the lights were dim which gave me a cozy yet somewhat romantic vibe. Food was delicious and well presented. Tacos were a must try. Lots of variety to choose. Chips and salsa were tasty and warm. OG margarita was the bomb, So good and strong. Service- top notch! The waiter (we didnt get his name) but so friendly and attentive. Highly recommended! Will be my regular spot for Mexican cravings.

T. K Fam

Apr 2024

“Classic taco spot with the best margarita in Evanston.”

Classic taco spot with the best margarita in Evanston. Been going to TD since before it burned down across the street. Warm chips & salsa are on point. Pro tip for lunch for two—order one taco dinner & one more taco a la carte. All tacos were flavorful and made with fresh ingredients. Recommended.

Matthew Parrilli

Apr 2024

“Dropped in for a quick dinner.”

Dropped in for a quick dinner. Was offered chips and salsa immediately, which was delicious. Ordered 3 tacos. Food arrived within 5 minutes! I got the Carne Asada, Crispy Fish and Pork belly. I was expecting the pork belly to be the best one, but it was the crispy fish that had the most flavour!

Jamie Hall

Mar 2024

“Great Taco restaurant.”

Great Taco restaurant! Outstanding tacos, delicious food. Great atmosphere. We found parking easily. I love the sign at the bar:” Hell is empty. The devils are all here” 😂 Great service by the way!

Dr. Lana

Feb 2024

“Amazing tacos and drinks.”

Amazing tacos and drinks! Fast service and delicious food. What more can one ask for?

Eric

Oct 2023

“Really great tacos.”

Really great tacos. Wide selection to chose from - 3 for 18$. Drinks were good and strong! Also great, attentive servers. Great for a quick bite with the fast service.

S

Aug 2023

“Great vibe, great food.”

Great vibe, great food. Had the crunchy fish and shrimp tacos. (My husband grabbed my chicken tinga) As a Luxury Real Estate advisor on the North Shore, I would recommend Taco Diablo to clients looking for a fun evening in Evanston.

Suzanne Martin

Oct 2022

“Every little detail of our food was on point.”

Every little detail of our food was on point. Respect for the kitchen staff. Quality like this isn't an accident.

David Harmon

Jun 2022