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Estacion, Evanston, IL

Estacion

4.8
4.8
98 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 98 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "great cocktails." Known for its "friendly and inviting service," this hidden gem serves authentic Puerto Rican and Caribbean dishes in a beautifully decorated space. Guests rave about the "incredible" appetizers and delightful entrees, making it a "highly recommended" spot for both casual and special occasions.

98 Reviews

  1. Joshua

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Karl

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 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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  3. Tina

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 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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  4. Jason

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 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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  5. Joseph

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had another excellent meal at Estacion! Definitely recommend it for fine dining with personal service, and expremely reasonable!

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  6. Philip

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really top notch food! Crab tostones were fire and the pork entree was also great!

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  7. Marcia

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Service was excellent. We were a large group and everyone of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

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  8. ravi

    Chicago

    61 reviews

    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Relatively new restaurant with Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine. Great food, attentive service and nice decor. Would highly recommend it!

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  9. Erik

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's a very comfortable space, and our food was simply outstanding!

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  10. Zhonggang

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were intrigued by Estacion from online search for dinning, and decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food, presentation of dishes and reasonable prices. The dishes tasted great. We particularly love the appetizers in large plates to share. The price was good too, less than $100 to feed three of us well. Highly recommended.

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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 98 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Estacion

633 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202-3941

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Damen
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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