Estacion

4.8

99 Reviews

$30 and under

Caribbean

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

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

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

99 Reviews

M
Marcia
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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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Joshua
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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K
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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T
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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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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J
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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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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M
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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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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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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FAQs

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

Estacion is rated 4.8 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Estacion

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What 99 people are saying

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