50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Evanston

“We were intrigued by Estacion from online search for dinning, and decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food, presentation of dishes and reasonable prices. The dishes tasted great. We particularly love the appetizers in large plates to share. The price was good too, less than $100 to feed three of us well. Highly recommended.“

“Best bean burrito in Chicagoland!“

“Our server was Trey!! I had the smash burger and a margarita! Everything was so delicious! I recommend this place to anyone! It is a Mexican spot so getting a burger was sorta strange but once I read the beef was mixed with Chorizo I was sold and just had to try it. It didn’t disappoint. The Guacamole/ salsa and chips were as very tasty! A must try“

“The Venezuelan sampler was great, and it featured pulled pork and beef brisket. We also enjoyed the plantains. We will be back.“

“Best little Latin restaurant east of the Mississippi! Great food, awesome staff and the perfect little patio to enjoy the spring weather! Keep up the great work!“

“Highly recommend Azul Mariscos. Loved the atmosphere, good drinks & food was good too. The staff was amazing, especially Ruben. Will definitely be back just for his service ❤️✅“

“Irazu is one of my absolute favorite Chicago restaurants. The quality and unique flavors of their food is something I crave! The Chifrijo and pepito sandwiches are especially amazing and the kindness of their staff is second to none. Tino is a fabulous waiter and Henry is so welcoming and warm! I highly recommend Irazu!

Dietary restrictions: We had a large group and several with dietary restrictions and Tino was so accommodating and sensitive to their needs, and everyone left so satisfied and happy!“

“Amazing experience! The food was great…best steak that I’ve ever had!“

“I found out I had to host Christmas days before the 25th. I can't describe how friendly, helpful and extremely serviceable they were with me placing a catering order only 2 days from Christmas. Since I needed for the 25th, they opened specifically for my order.....Wow!! The service was phenomenal the food was exceptional!! Truly blessed to have them in the neighborhood! Puerto Rican rice, tostones. lechon, ham and potato salad enough for the entire family (25 people) with left overs for the next day. Thank you doesn't seem enough for the owners. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and service. BTW......pistachio coquito......amazing!!!“

“Really tasty, very cute patio, best churro dessert evvvvvver. Glad it’s in the neighborhood. My only feedback (if I’m nitpicking) is that the indoor lighting is kind of overwhelming. But maybe they dim it sometimes? Either way, I’ll definitely be back. :-)“

““I recently dined at La Perla, and it was an absolutely excellent experience from start to finish. The prices were reasonable, especially given the high quality of the food. Every dish was perfectly prepared, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The drinks were equally impressive—well-crafted and paired wonderfully with the meal.

The service was impeccable; our waiter was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The environment was warm and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. last, but not least, we met the chef He came out and gave us a warm welcome. That was the topping on the icing.

I highly recommend La Perla to anyone looking for a standout restaurant that truly delivers on all fronts!”“

“I moved to Bucktown a year ago and I found this awesome place. The food is delicious and the personnel is very attentive. Perfect for a breakfast with the family or a dinner with friends en Friday night because is BYOB.“

“The concept for the menu is a unique trip along the Pan-American highway with stops at various Latin countries. Each dish and drink is thoughtful in its ingredients and presentation. The jicama salad was refreshing, but not at all plain. The pastel de choclo was a wonderful surprise of a warm dish. The frozen el arenal was seriously dangerous in how delicious it was, I can’t recommend it enough. The atmosphere was beautiful and the music was perfect. We are so thrilled to have this gem in the neighborhood and can’t wait to see what they do in the future!“

“Fantastic food,great variety, cool and unique dishes. Service was great,drinks were awesome. Not a fan of charging for cancelled reservations, lucky we did not have to.. Great dinner, fun to try many dishes. Nice that our kids could get kids portions too. Expensive meal but very good.“

“Alex and Alicia especially went out of their way to deliver superior service, all through our party's very long stay up until closing. Alicia continued to be super attentive and personable, making great recommendations and helping to make our experience memorable. We'll be back!“

“excellent I love the place“

“Outstanding! Highly recommended Knowledgeable, friendly staff and incredible experience“

“This is a family owned restaurant with great drinks and better food. I've tried a handful of dishes there and cleaned my plate every time. Stop reading this and go!

Kid-friendliness: Kid menu was a hit! The kids enjoyed the music as well.“

“Casa Yari is the best for vegan food in Chicago...hands down. The menu is creative, delicious and made with love. Yari is an amazing chef and human all around. Her staff, which includes her daughters, is very knowledgeable about the menu and can guide you on what to get if you're a first timer. Every dish is made to order so a little bit of a wait time is to be expected and well worth it. Be sure to check their website for updated rotating menus as well as some restaurant FAQs (i.e. they stop taking orders about 30 min before close) Heads up, brunch is busy so you most likely won't be able to grab your order to go but you are more than welcome to dine in at the bar if you're solo. They also have an amazing N/A cocktail list for those of you that don't drink. This is not a place to miss if you're a true Chicago foodie!“

“Coming from San Francisco, we were hesitant to try Latin food out here. We were glad we gave Cafe Con Leche a chance because it was better than most of the Mexican/Salvadorian food we have in the California. Nice server and very tasty tacos/burritos. Try it!!!!“

“Loved the food and coffee! Great place for a nice coffee in the afternoon or to work on your laptop. I tried the ham and cheese empanada, beignets, and Cuban sandwiches! The coffee was also great!“

“Best experience, todos los jueves de música en vivo a partir de las 9pm“

“Had an amazing meal here last night. There were four of us and we each ordered a different entree so we can have a taste of each entree. We started with ceviche and empanadas. So delicious! Then our meals came…. And OMG! Each entree was so different and amazing! Everything is made from scratch sauces dressings etc. We ended the meal with the dessert and all tried something different. Everything we eat was incredible! The restaurant is so warm and cozy… the same feeling I got from ourmeal. It’s BYOB so bring your favorite drink and try this place. I promise you… you will not be disappointed!“

“la mejor comida ,con un toque especial y el gran amor que nos atiendw“

“Delicious food! family ambiance impeccable service, Alejandra is the best waiter ever ?“

“Discovered this place on Instagram and I’ve tried MANY places but this is a little gem of great food! Loved the Don Pedro sandwich and cafe con leche. Dessert is also something to try! Give your taste buds the pleasure to enjoy good flavor. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Here we truly find the flavor of our country. Friendly and effective service. Affordable prices today that everywhere they charge exaggeratedly. If you want to remember your country through gastronomy, this is the place! Recently the exquisite colada morada with its bread.“

“Delicious, the onion just like the gye one, the fish, everything, the wadding a 9.5/10 because obviously they don't use the same branches but the lemon makes it precise, the delicious quacker like the one your grandmother makes, the incredible attention, I am very happy, they serve it as they serve you there, delicious and delicious ?? “

“Wonderful food!!! I love it all!!! I especially like their tamales and flan!!! The owners are hands on, super guys ! They not only create amazing dishes but they give back to the community. Great food! Great hearts! Five stars! C”mon down and enjoy!“

“Welcoming friendly atmosphere. Food was delicious, with nice portions. I will definitely come back here. yummy 😋“

“I had a very nicely served meal with my boyfriend. We went to eat a dinner plate with Skirt Steak, rice, and black beans. I really loved the guacamole flavor 😋. All the food very tasty and delicious 😋. I would like to complainant my waitress Diana. She did a very good job with our service. I would recommend the Quetzal Restaurant to family and friends. I will score a 100’/, to Quetzal Restaurant.“

“When I entered the shop I was confused at first whether they have any food besides the cookies and coffee presented at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and politely told me about the place and what they offer. I was surprised they were open since the google timetable was showing it should be closed at that time in the morning.
The place smells great, as in high end clothing stores and in addition to that I really liked the Julius Meinl coffee and the empanada. It was full of flavourful meat. The sauce accompanying it was delicious addition. As I am writing this I decided to go and have one tomorrow morning 🤤“

“Really great food! The margaritas are good too“

“Good 10/10. AMAZING 🤩 🤩🤩🤩“

“Absolutely delicious, healthy, hearty and filling food. I've only been here twice this month and the menu is extensive and the prices extremely moderate for the quantity and quality you receive.

Last week I tried their lunch special which was a beef stew over rice ? and a salad ? next to it on the same gigantic plate. All the lunch specials are accompanied by a large bowl ? if homemade soup. The broth was very rich chicken ? broth with small round pieces of corn ? meal floating inside. The chicken itself is quite generous in portion and you might find a little bone so be careful and eat slowly ?

The server is extremely friendly and offers some good suggestions. He brings you a basket filled with fried plantain chips and two dips.

Today I chose the garbanzo ? ? ? salade and an order of 2 cheese ? empanadas with an inca cola.

The salad is a perfect size for lunch. My server initially warned me it's not too tiny and not too grande but honestly of you want my opinion it's a very healthy option and quite filling because it comes with freshly sliced avocados ? some onions ? chickpeas and tomatoes ? and is big enough as a main lunch course.

The atmosphere here is so welcoming, cozy and peaceful. The seating is comfortable like your in someone's private home kitchen. I definitely recommend this Ecuadorian Ristorante both for the quality of ingredients and the extremely clean and cozy environment.“

“Tasty food and Excellent service. We loved the Sancocho de res and the Sandwich de plátano con carne.“

“Probably the best Stake I ever had. 🏆“

“What a wonderful little community Gem!
The food was so delicious!
The service was patient with our language barrier.
This place is a little connected restaurant within a grocery store. The individuals servicing you are mainly Spanish speaking and deserve your respect as well as collaboration. I highly recommend trying this place out for yourself if you're willing to put fourth that type of collaboration.“

“deliciosas comida,y bebidas“

“Everything is delicious! Everyone is courteous and it's very clean and comfortable. Bring the whole family if your craving flavors. Come here often. Chicken is delicious. Chocolate cake out of this world!!!!“

“I went to this place with my whole family, we came from Orlando to have a great time, get to know the city and of course to eat, and we are demanding, yes, and you know what? We were happy not only for the food but also for the good vibes, the friendly and attentive nature of all the staff, we liked everything, the empanadas, the sandwiches, oh and the drinks!! The best, if you want to have a fun time and be treated like someone they have known for a long time, this is the place for you and the whole family.“

“The service was fine. Our server was polite and responsive. The atmosphere is casual. As there are lots of hard surfaces, the noise level is somewhat high. The food was good. The "black truffle" barrata is a ball of cheese on top of some stewed green vegetables. I detected no evidence of any truffles in the dish. No truffle aroma or flavor. Seafood pasta primavera was tasty with fresh seafood.“

“Great atmosphere and best Greek omelet ever!!“

“Celebramos con mi esposa nuestro 20 aniversario y escogimos este pequeño pero hermoso restaurante donde nos atendio Ligia, nos atendio como reyes ! el servicio fue 5 estrellas, la comida otras 5 estrellas, el ambiente otras 5 estrellas mas ! De verdad wue salimos encantados de este lugar !!!! Lo recomendamos en un 500% !!! Todo estubo exelente !!!“

“Esta buenisimo la comidas!! Mi familias les encanto poquito platos a comidas estilos Ecuador!! Especially Pulpo A La Parilla!! The Best Ecuatorian@s Foods I Ever Taste It!! 🙂“

“I recently dined in with my wife , and it was an incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting and warm. We started with a selection of appetizers each one was more delicious. They real set the tone for the meal.
The highlight of the evening was the beef ancho.“

“Sooo Goood. The calamari was perfectly breaded and the citrus aioli sauce was delicious. My Asada y Papas was melting in my mouth. Highly recommended.“

“Went into their new location on Fullerton and the service was phenomenal the ladies were both very attentive food was so good I will be definitely coming back.“

“really over priced. ordered viognier was delivered chardonnay, for a few glasses of wine and a.single order of guacamole with tax and tip it was $80! Hard pass.“

“Muy buena atención, buen ambiente muy alegre y deliciosa comida“