Pinto Thai Evanston
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About
Pinto Thai Evanston — neighborhood thai in Evanston. Order the Red Curry. The welcome here is real, and good value. Rowena Estell: "It’s not a fancy sit down eat place more like drop by for quick lunch BUT the food is amazing"
Experience Breakdown
Melanie Riley
177 reviews
“We're from out of town but love to stop here for lunch when we're in the area”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
A popular spot in the neighborhood while food is edible, service could be better.
Wildly mid and not authentic. Never trust a Thai restaurant that uses broccoli instead of Chinese broccoli in Pad See Ew.
not a good experience or service. i got my food and it had a very strong peanut flavor.
Specialties
- Red Curry
Location
1931 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
What 40+ diners say about Pinto Thai Evanston
“It’s not a fancy sit down eat place more like drop by for quick lunch BUT the food is amazing.”
It’s not a fancy sit down eat place more like drop by for quick lunch BUT the food is amazing. Lunch specials is worth it, enough food depending on your appetite could have a little leftover for snack . Everything is fresh! Have been back a few times
Rowena Estell
Jan 2026
“Great Thai restaurant.”
Great Thai restaurant. Not fancy, but very clean and cozy, great service. Food arrived very fast. We ordered crab Rangoon, green curry with chicken, and beef fried rice. The portions are huge, everything was delicious. Also very affordable. 10/10 would recommend.
Hanna Trekhlib
May 2025
“Great food. Lunch specials available all week. Pick an entree and an appetizer. Great service.”
Thisis Me
Apr 2025
“Excellent Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients.”
Excellent Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients. Everything we ordered was delicious. We will absolutely be back to Pinto Thai!
Steve V
Apr 2025
“Small business with great service and great value.”
Small business with great service and great value. Food was fresh and quality is high. Will come here as much as I can while in Evanston
Alexander Wachowski
Apr 2024
“A hidden Thai restaurant in Evanston.”
A hidden Thai restaurant in Evanston. Tasty food at affordable price. Colorful comfy place with wide variety in menu. Tom kha soup was amazing
Partha Jyoti Das
Nov 2021
“Not a fan of their sesame chicken, too much breading and not enough meat.”
Not a fan of their sesame chicken, too much breading and not enough meat. However, their teriyaki fried salmon and chicken fried rice was pretty good.
Kanapali Blackwood
Jul 2022
“Worst orange chicken I’ve ever had by a mile.”
Worst orange chicken I’ve ever had by a mile. Bone-dry. The only way you can tell some sauce (maybe rub) was used is the very subtle orange flavor. Inedible
Brett Amick
Jul 2025
“I love eating here great ppl sincerely Ana.”
None ya Bussiness
Nov 2025
“This is my favorite restaurant in Evanston.”
This is my favorite restaurant in Evanston. The food is fresh, and the price and portions are awesome. They take care of their customers. After more than 10 years of dining there, tonight they made their first ever mistake on one of our orders. They called me before I even got home and offered to credit me the cost. When I told them I could come back for it, they surprised me with a double order. I'm grateful this restaurant is so close to my home, because I love them and they show love right back. Last order, they threw in a complimentary appetizer for no apparent reason, and we were delighted. Do yourself a favor and give them a go! Thanks, Pinto.
Emily ET McLean
Aug 2025
“Visiting from VA.”
Visiting from VA. I saw this place and decided to give it a go. I must say it surpassed my expectations from the flavor to the portion size and to the freshness. I got the Singapore noodles (spicy) and wow, super delicious. Highly recommend.
Tori Ryan
Jun 2025
“Highly recommend.”
Highly recommend! The space is very cozy and bright. The staff goes above and beyond to provide excellent service and their food is delicious. They also have great lunch specials! I’ve both dined in and gotten take out several times and will definitely keep coming back!
Emmett Porfirio
May 2025
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