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Estacion, Evanston, IL

Estacion

4.8
4.8
131 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean
633 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202-3941

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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.

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 131 people are saying

Estacion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • North Suburbs

    Best Food

  • North Suburbs

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estacion offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "fantastic chef" and "attentive staff," patrons rave about dishes like ceviche, pulpo, and ropa vieja. The atmosphere is "warm and friendly," making it a "hidden gem" for Puerto Rican cuisine. Highly recommended for brunch or dinner.

131 Reviews

  1. LadyT VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! First time here and will be back.

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  2. Michelle

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service! Our favorites are the ceviche, pulpo, and the flan!

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  3. Seun

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic BD dinner here! Wonderful atmosphere and amazing service!

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  4. michael

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FANTASTIC FOOD! GREAT CHEF….GREAT STAFF. GREAT LOOKING PLACE!

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  5. Sue VIP

    Chicago147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Amazing food and great wine by the glass. Great choice before Theo Ubique theatre

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  6. Jay VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Great food and service. Diamond in the rough

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  7. Rick VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, interesting menu, and very responsive to food allergies

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  8. Betsy

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very noisy and a tad overpriced. Cocktail was way more ice than drink. Food delicious and service terrific. Overall this place is a nice addition to Howard Street scene !!

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. Great food and great staff. Will definetly return!

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  10. Britt

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We really wanted to like Estacion. We had read rave reviews thinking we had found a gem. But when we received our food, it felt like it had been sitting all week and was just reheated in a microwave. The textures were strange and felt dried out. The drinks were lacking too. The service was kind and helpful. But what was strange about it was the server mentioned multiple times that if we liked it to post a review. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Saturday night and so we felt like maybe the business is struggling in some ways and maybe that’s why they were open about asking for a review. We’re sad this wasn’t what we had hoped for and wish them well.

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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 131 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Evanston

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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