La Principal

Yummy vegan tacos!

Came for an early dinner while waiting for the metra, super convenient since it’s just across the street. The waitress was really nice and my friend and I enjoyed our meal.

The cocktails are amazing! The food was sooo good. We don't have a single negative thing to say. Service was quick too. Keep up the good work!

This is a great upgrade on the previous Mexican restaurant, whose name escapes me at the moment. The menu is adventurous and diverse without trying too hard and prices are modest (most of the tacos are available for $4.00). I grew up on street cart eloteras, and a lot of the offerings resurrect that same feeling if at somewhat higher prices. It's different from the standard Mexican restaurant while still feeling accessible - a family favorite is the carnitas taco ($3.00), which has braised pork, corn, poblano and pineapple relish and Cotija cheese. They have very good vegetarian options that go beyond the standard refried beans smothered with cheese. My favorite is the sweet potato taco (sweet potatoes, red mole, pickled red cabbage, pepitas and cotija taco) for $4.00.

This is a great spot and one you should certainly hit ASAP.

Get those tacos and flan ! They have some unique style tacos including cow tongue which was well seasoned and prepared. Apart from the tacos, their elote (prepared corn) was delicious as an appetizer. You can also finish off your meal with their pumpkin flan which was silky and uniquely buttery, covered in salted pumpkin seeds and Carmel.

Amarillo Pozole was amazing, coconut and cumin blended wonderfully with the tender lamb, hominy, and crunchy radish. Loved it.

The restaurant had a unique and creative approach to mocktails or non-alcoholic beverages, offering delicious and refreshing options for non-drinkers or those who preferred non-alcoholic options.

I have been to La Principal many times, and I have always had a positive experience. The guacamole is fresh ans flavorful, and the chips are crunchy and not greasy. I have never had a taco that I didn't like here, and would highly recommend trying all of the options. The tortas are especially delicious, as they are served on Hewn artidan bread.

This was a great birthday treat! My Dear friend brought me to her favorite taco place in Evanston and my can i say i was impressed! The flavors were mind blowing and the service was impeccable! I can't wait to return to try everything on the menu!

Food was good, more "new" Mexican cuisine than traditional. Had a torta, hubby had pozole, good but not great.

Love this restaurant! Small dining room with very impressive bar selection. Love the elotes and short rib tacos. Home made pork rinds here, too. Quaint neighborhood location. Recommended!