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Estacion, Evanston, IL

Estacion

4.8
4.8
104 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean

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2 people
20:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Discover a culinary voyage to the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean at Estacion, where every bite brings the soulful essence of Puerto Rico to your plate. Led by acclaimed head chef Mark Mendez, our passionate team takes pride in presenting authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in its purest form, offering a dining experience that pays homage to the rich culinary heritage.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (224) 714-2196
  • Website
    http://www.eatestacion.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Mendez
  • Location
    633 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202-3941
  • Area
    Evanston
  • Cross Street
    Damen
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop is in front of the restaurant. Red Line station is 3 blocks east. Some parking spaces available across the street at Popeye's per private arrangement.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Menu

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What 104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Service

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Value

  • North Suburbs

    Best Food

  • North Suburbs

    Best Service

  • North Suburbs

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estacion offers a delightful culinary journey with "amazing food and service." The menu showcases Puerto Rican and Caribbean flavors, featuring standout dishes like "delicious arroz con pollo" and "fantastic tuna ceviche." Guests praise the "attentive service and relaxing ambiance," making it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting for a memorable dining experience.

104 Reviews

  1. Liz

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great experience dining at Estación. Highly recommended.

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  2. Ted

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous meal. A nice vegetarian entree available as well. The wine was very good, and a solid selection of mock tails (the mock margarita was excellent)

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  3. Judy

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVED this place! The food was excellent, and the portions wonderful for sharing. We got 3 starters and 1 entree for 4 of us, and it was PLENTY! Everything was delicious (especially loved the camarones and the ribs. The ropa vieja was very good as well). Our server was very attentive, and even offered to turn down the music since it wasn't crowded. We appreciated that. It was also very nice of the manager to call us the day of to tell us where to park safely and free! Really a lovely experience all around!

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  4. Patricia

    VIP

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their food was very well prepared and extremely tasty. I would improve on 2 things though: 1- spicy selections need to be properly advertised as such in the menu (I had the arroz con pollo myself and found it spicier than expected), and 2- please add fresh salads to the menu!

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  5. Brian

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and cocktails, and the service was great. The Ropa Vieja was delicious.

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  6. Marcia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great dinner at Estacion on Saturday! Food and drinks were delicious, service was great and friendly. We tried the evening’s special tuna ceviche and it was fantastic! We were surprised it wasn’t busier. Highly recommend and will definitely go back!

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  7. Joshua

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service! We will definitely be back!

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  8. Karl

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Recommend it. Service was fast.

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  9. Tina

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience! The food is top-tier, the drinks and wine were interesting and delicious, the service was friendly and inviting. We love Estacion - unique menu, amazingly executed, with warm and professional service.

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  10. Jason

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most underrated restaurant in the North Shore!

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FAQs

Estacion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 714-2196.

Estacion is rated 4.8 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Estacion

633 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202-3941

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Damen
  • Area
    Evanston
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop is in front of the restaurant. Red Line station is 3 blocks east. Some parking spaces available across the street at Popeye's per private arrangement.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Mendez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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