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1813 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
Hear the joyful music of Mexico with a mix of Latin American and world rhythms, enjoy the colorful art, and taste delicious tacos in a warm community space. Zentli (indigenous Nahuatl Language for "corn" or "maize"), is a casual restaurant that serves the best locally sourced Mexican street food in Evanston, Illinois. With fresh, natural ingredients and vegan & vegetarian options in eclectic, artistic digs, we’re your new local favorite. We built Zentli to honor the ingenuity and hard work of Mexican people by bringing you the genuine flavors of street vendors through tasty food and mouth-watering drinks.

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Heather D.
11/21/2025

The atmosphere is adorable. Great food and excellent service. And the street parking is good. Even on a weekend night.

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Andrea R.
11/2/2025

Zentli has been on my list for awhile and i finally got the chance to check it out a few weeks ago. Parking was difficult at first, but then we were told you could park in the parking lot across...

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Yining D.
8/17/2025

I came here with some friends to try their tacos since they had high ratings on Google and Yelp. I found the food to be a bit overpriced and lacking in flavor. We started off with some chips and...

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Irma C.
6/29/2025

I had high hopes for authentic Mexican tacos. We were seated right away with no reservations. It was after we were seated and given time to look at the menu that the hostess let us know they were...

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Nazia C.
9/13/2025

We made a reservation for a Friday but we probably could've walked in without one. There's street parking and they have a parking lot across the street. The inside is very colorful and has a lot...

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