La Principal

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700 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202
+1 (224) 307-2444
http://www.laprincipalevanston.com

La Principal is a popular Mexican restaurant located in Evanston, IL, offering a diverse menu of tacos, elotes, pozole, and more, with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available. Their full bar features a wide selection of tequilas, signature cocktails, and craft beers, while their walkup coffee window, Cafecito, serves delicious churros, coffee, atole, and breakfast tacos.

Customers rave about the flavorful food and variety of tacos offered at La Principal, with each taco having its own unique taste. The restaurant also offers a delightful churro dessert that brings back memories of Spain. With its inviting atmosphere and delicious flavors, La Principal is a go-to Mexican restaurant in Southeast Evanston.

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3.5296 reviews
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Barb B.
11/29/2025

This is a great little restaurant for homemade Mexican food. I got huevos rancheros and chose eggs to be scrambled (you can pick how you want your eggs done) and it arrived with all the fixings...

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Gerry G.
6/22/2025

This place has gone downhill. It was never great, but the street-takeover patio is a great place to sit. They stopped frying the fish for the baja tacos, which I guess must have been inconvenient...

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Jim R.
12/14/2025

My wife and I both ordered the Mushrooms Al Pastor Enchiladas, served with black beans, rice and small salad. The mushrooms were marinated in a spicy chili paste that tickled our taste buds....

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Nazia C.
4/6/2025

Solid 3.75 They were able to take our table of 4 without a reservation. The cheddar chicarrones are definitely worth ordering. My husband ordered a guava margarita and I got the mango margarita....

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Heather D.
7/26/2025

I don't know why this little local gem is only getting 3.5 stars? The food is delicious, really cute atmosphere, excellent staff. And it's not expensive. Give them a try. Oh and I have NEVER not...

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