Estacion

Name: Estacion
Address: 633 W Howard St, Evanston, IL, United States, 60202-3941
Telephone: (224) 714-2196
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 5

5.0

115 Reviews

$30 and under

Caribbean

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
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
Neighbourhood
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

What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Best Food
Chicago / Illinois
Best Service
Chicago / Illinois
Best Value
Chicago / Illinois
Neighbourhood gem
North Suburbs
Best Overall
North Suburbs
Best Food
North Suburbs
Best Service
North Suburbs
Best Value
North Suburbs
Innovative
North Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Estacion offers an inviting atmosphere with "delicious, creative, and outstanding" food and service. Highlights include flavorful dishes like ropa vieja, camarones, and tuna ceviche. The vibrant decor complements a "comfortable space," making it perfect for brunch or dinner. Guests rave about the "friendly and inviting" service and reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

115 Reviews

V
Vincent
New Orleans
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I can't overstate how impressed I am with this hidden gem. The food was outstanding. I had the camarones for an app and it was delicious. For my main I had the ropa viejas. It was fantastic. The service was equally good. I will definitely be going back.
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Patrick
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is excellent and the service extraordinary. I hope that more people find out about it so that it thrives. It is rare to find authentic Puerto Rican food this good.
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Curt
VIP
Chicago
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went on Valentine's Day. Thought it was great. First time there, so relied somewhat on Open Table, website to assess. The website is beautiful. Very upscale. The actual restaurant is not that upscale. The over-all decor needs work. Very sparse. I'm sure they will improve with time. We were immediately greeted by Arturo, who was our gracious and enthusiastic server for the evening. He seemed to be involved in the evening to the extent we think he may have been the owner or manager. The cocktails seemed to be a focal point. One thing I actually liked was a much simplifoed wine list. Like there was 0ne Cabernet, one Chardonnay, one Pinot Noir. A total of approx. 6 - 8 options. All were $15 for a glass. My Cabernet was really good. So, the food was outstanding. We had the crab & avocado on tostones, and the camarones with tostones also. Then split the Pernil (pork shoulder). Everything was excellent. Looking forward to returning and trying the Jibarito, Bistec and Arroz con Pollo.
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Rachel
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delicious dining experience with a delightful staff at the ready to make sure that everything was perfect. We will be back!
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Jill
VIP
Chicago
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here and we will definitely be back. Delicious Puerto Rican style food including the best tostones I've ever had! The ceviche was good but a bit spicy. Amazing flan that almost tasted like cheesecake!
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Ruth
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the place. Food was very good. Atmosphere was lovely. The service was perfect. The whole ambiance was warm, friendy, and not pretentious.
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Pamela
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant good food good atmosphere good service!
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Kent
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a gem of a restaurant — the Queso was delicious, as was the Pernil and Jibarito. A small slice of flan topped it all off. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu…just a lovely place!
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Marianna
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Estacion! The Queso appetizer, our main courses and the Flan were all delicious. I highly recommend giving this lovely neighborhood spot a try. The atmosphere is colorful and warm, all around a good experience.
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Carol
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ambience and service is delicious, creative and outstanding. The waitstaff is professional and highly attentive. This is a treasure on Howard Street!
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FAQs

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

Estacion is rated 5 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

633 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202-3941

Additional information

Cross Street
Damen
Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.eatestacion.com/
Phone number
(224) 714-2196

Estacion

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 115 people are saying

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FAQs

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