Zentli

Nat Rahn 3 months ago

Tucked behind the door of an unassuming storefront just east of the corner of Dempster and Dodge in Evanston lies a treasure to behold. Zentli! The dishes are exquisite, with each sauce telling a different story. The artful decor enhances that deliciousness, making you feel as if you have been transported to Mexico, and out for a special occasion. The staff are gracious and considerate and seem to genuinely care. We will make a point of visiting again soon and you should too!

0verfiend 4 Ever 3 months ago

Really nicely decorated place. Lots of art on walls and the skull behind the bar is awesome. I would say a bit pricier than expected, but then we did have a bunch of delicious margaritas with our meal. The service was great and the waitress explained the menu and answered questions on details. Food was delicious, to say the least. I would say creative and more elevated deliveries of the classics. Portions also large.. So back to the fact that well worth it. Will be back for sure.

David Greenstein 3 months ago

All I can say is WOW. It is rare that I can go somewhere and can't find anything to even nitpick. Everything about this experience was fantastic. I took my family to celebrate the end of the school year and every dish was better than the last. We had the cheese enchiladas with mole. Super flavorful and not too spicy. The chile rellenos had a nice coating with another wonderful sauce. Best yet, they were gluten free so my wife and son could enjoy it which is usually not the case. The fish tacos were fried but also gluten free and amazing. Lastly the mushroom dish that was like a quesadilla was so flavorful, I don't remember what it was called. Even the simple things like the rice and beans were some of the best we have ever had. Every dish had garnishes that just worked so well adding acid and freshness to often heavy dishes. The service was fast and consistent. We had our food less than 10 minutes after ordering. The waiters were there refilling our water within moments of running empty. We are absolutely coming back.

Jacques 4 months ago

Amazing food and drinks every time I’ve gone. The mezcal tamarind is my favorite mezcal cocktail, so flavorful. The vegan pescado taco is now my favorite menu item (right after the mezcal tamarind) The vegan and vegetarian options are amazing. So often those options are an after thought on a menu, but here, those dishes are their own unique creations, making them very special options. Paired with super friendly staff and an amazing display of art, I’d recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for tasty, high end and flavorful Mexican food.

Ary Alvaréz 6 months ago

The food was phenomenal. We ordered the ceviche and corn for appetizers. Flautas and sandwich not sure what it was called. Such depth and bold flavors. The ambiance was vibrant, inviting, and beautiful. The reason for not having 5 stars. After dinner was finished we waited for the waitress to return and ask if we wanted to order dessert. Unfortunately didn't happen. I waited to see how long it would take. After 30 minutes I just decided to get the check instead. You might be thinking maybe they were busy. It was not, there were only 2 other tables there. Just ruined the experience.