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    Taco Diablo, LuLus & Blue Horse Tavern

    1026 Davis St

    Evanston, IL 60201


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    Featured Items

    • Tacos Tacos Tacos OO

      Your choice of any 3 tacos per order. Tacos have cilantro & onion. Includes rice & black beans Options: a) Bacon: Caramelized onions, bacon, pico de gallo, chili aioli, arugula b) Beef Barbacoa: Avocado salsa & pickled red onion c) Carne Asada: Salsa roja, arugula & rajas d) Chicken Mole: Ancho, pasilla & chocolate mole, queso fresco e) Chicken Tinga: salsa rojo f) Crispy Chicken: Radish & cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli g) Crispy Fish: Battered; orange & chili aioli, escabeche, slaw h) Duck & Pork Chorizo: Scrambled egg, tomatillo, chipotle salsa i) Mexican Calabasita Squash: green squash & corn griddled w/ queso & salsa roja j) Pork Belly: Habanero salsa, radish & slaw, pickled onion, chicharrons k) Pork Carnitas: tomatillo salsa verde l) Potato: Potato, corn & poblano chipotle salsa, cotija, arugula m) Shrimp: Grilled poblano adobo, cabbage
      $18.95
    • LuLus Ginger Salad

      Romaine hearts, vegetables, crispy wontons, LuLus ginger dressing. Choose topping:
      $18.95
    • Bento

      Filled with 5 different items; sorry no substitutions. (1) Ginger chicken salad, (2) Sesame peanut noodles, (3) Crispy vegetable spring roll, (4) cucumber salad, & (5) Pork gyoza
      $20.75

    Liquor

    Cocktails

    • The OG Margarita

      Olmeca Altos reposado, Combier, fresh lime
      $14.75
    • Hot Joy

      Altos Olmeca repo, Combier, fresh lime, Amargo de Chili liquor, habanero bitters
      $15.25
    • Yes Please

      Pomegranate & passion fruit, citrus, Ketel One Rose Vodka
      $14.95
    • Phenomenal New Friend

      Titos Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, Aperol, citrus
      $15.95
    • Mercy & Salvation

      Del Maguey & Fidencio Mezcals - Combier, lime
      $15.95
    • OB - LA - DI

      Bourbon, fresh lemon shrub, Malbec float, rhubarb bitters
      $14.95
    • Paper Plane

      Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino Quinrtessentia & fresh lemon
      $15.95
    • Mr. Michael

      - Chicago’s Malort, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice
      $14.95
    • Funnel of Love II

      Citadel Gin, Campari, fresh lemon shrub with rhubarb bitters
      $15.25
    • Unknown Pleasure

      $15.75
    • Party Drink

      $12.95
    • Cheek 2 Cheek

      $15.95
    • FernettAboutIt

      $15.25
    • Drama Queen

      $14.75

    Beer

    Canned Beer

    • Ace Pear Cider

      $8.25
    • Blind Corner Hazy IPA

      $8.95
    • old style

      $6.95
    • Miller Light

      Lager Light
      $7.75
    • Modelo not 5D

      $7.95
    • Pacifico

      $7.95
    • Phase 3 ddl hazy

      $8.95
    • Crazy Mountain - Lime N/A

      $7.95

    N/A Beverages

    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Bottled Water

      $2.00
    • Coke - Can

      $2.00
    • Crodino Spritz

      $9.95
    • Diet Coke - Can

      $2.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $4.95
    • Lemon Fizzy

      Fresh Lemon juice & Honey shrub, Q ginger beer
      $9.95
    • Passion Fizzy

      passion fruit, pomegranate, citrus, Q sparkling soda
      $9.95
    • Q Mixer ginger - tonic - soda

      $4.95
    • Sprite - Can

      $2.00
    • Drama King N/A

      $9.95

    Taco Diablo

    Starters

    • Bang Bang Shrimp

      Crunchy batter fried shrimp, sweet citrus & sriracha glaze
      $15.95
    • Cauliflower

      red chili aioli, charred lemon
      $14.25
    • Chips & Salsa

      One bag that equates to two (2) baskets of chips with red tomato salsa & green tomatillo salsa
      $3.95
    • Elote Esquite

      Sweet corn & roasted poblano, caramelized onion, chili piquin & cotija
      $12.25
    • Guacamole

      Chunky Hass avocado, tomato & onion, fresh lime, cilantro & crispy chips
      $11.95
    • Jalapenos Torridos y Enojados

      Charred chilis get hot & angry, with lime & Sea salt
      $6.25
    • Quesadilla

      Griddled flour tortilla, melted Chihuahua cheese & salsa rojo
      $11.95
    • Spicy Chicken Wings

      Twice fried. Crispy, glazed with sweet-spicy birdy sauce. Top with sesame seeds
      $12.95
    • Tortilla Soup

      chicken broth, tomato & vegetables, chicken, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips
      $8.75
    • Shrimp and Bay Scallops Cevice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.95

    Salads

    • Ensaladas/Salads

      Market salads; fresh greens, black beans & corn, toasted pumpkin seed, queso fresco. Choose orange vinaigrette or Cucumber Ranch dressing.
      $18.95

    Tortas

    • Tortas/Sandwiches

      Mexican style sandwich griddled Talera roll, avocado salsa, arugula, cabbage & radish slaw, pickled onions, Chipotle aioli, chihuahua. Served with sopa roja "ahodaga" for dipping the whole thing & fries.
      $19.25

    Tacos

    • Tacos Tacos Tacos OO

      Your choice of any 3 tacos per order. Tacos have cilantro & onion. Includes rice & black beans Options: a) Bacon: Caramelized onions, bacon, pico de gallo, chili aioli, arugula b) Beef Barbacoa: Avocado salsa & pickled red onion c) Carne Asada: Salsa roja, arugula & rajas d) Chicken Mole: Ancho, pasilla & chocolate mole, queso fresco e) Chicken Tinga: salsa rojo f) Crispy Chicken: Radish & cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli g) Crispy Fish: Battered; orange & chili aioli, escabeche, slaw h) Duck & Pork Chorizo: Scrambled egg, tomatillo, chipotle salsa i) Mexican Calabasita Squash: green squash & corn griddled w/ queso & salsa roja j) Pork Belly: Habanero salsa, radish & slaw, pickled onion, chicharrons k) Pork Carnitas: tomatillo salsa verde l) Potato: Potato, corn & poblano chipotle salsa, cotija, arugula m) Shrimp: Grilled poblano adobo, cabbage
      $18.95

    Platos Fuertes

    Entrees served with arroz rojo & frijoles negros
    • Enchilada Mole Verde - Pork

      Tender Shredded Chicken or Pork with green mole sauce, made from tomatillos, peanut, almond, garlic, pepitas and fresh herbs
      $19.95
    • Enchilada Mole Verde - Chicken

      $19.95
    • Enchilada Rojo

      Chicken braised with Roja tomato salsa, queso & crema. Served with red rice & black beans.
      $19.95
    • Enchilada Rojo Veg

      roasted vegetables with Roja tomato salsa, queso & crema, black and rice
      $19.95
    • Enchilada Tomatillo Verde

      Pork carnitas with green chili salsa verde, queso & crema. Served with red rice & black beans.
      $19.95
    • Enchilada Verde Veg

      roasted vegetables with green chili salsa verde, queso & crema, served with rice and black beans
      $19.95
    • Pork Chop

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95

    Extra Sides/Add Ons: Taco Diablo

    • Extra Sides/Add Ons: Taco Diablo


    Blue Horse Tavern

    Starters

    • Bang Bang Shrimp

      Crunchy batter fried shrimp, sweet citrus & sriracha glaze
      $15.95
    • Burrata

      burrata w/ tomato confit, basil olive oil, balsamic glaze, toasted batard
      $18.75
    • Calamari

      Tempura battered, tomato & lemon-ginger sauce, spiced Sea Salt
      $13.25
    • Cauliflower

      sriracha aioli, spiced salt, charred lemon
      $14.25
    • Eggplant w/vinaigrette

      roasted & chilled, white balsamic vinaigrette, red onion, crumbled fresh farmers cheese, toasted almonds
      $9.25
    • Guacamole

      Chunky Hass avocado, tomato & onion, fresh lime, cilantro & crispy chips
      $11.95
    • Olives

      $10.95
    • Pretzel

      Cheddar cheese sauce & whole grain mustard, pretzel salt
      $11.25
    • Spicy Chicken Wings

      Twice fried. Crispy, glazed with sweet-spicy birdy sauce. Top with sesame seeds
      $12.95
    • Tortilla Soup

      chicken broth, tomato & vegetables, chicken, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips
      $8.75
    • Daily Soup

      $8.75
    • Hummus

      $12.95

    Salads

    • LuLus Ginger Salad

      Romaine hearts, vegetables, crispy wontons, LuLus ginger dressing. Choose topping:
      $18.95
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine hearts, classic Caesar dressing, grated parmesan regiano croutons
      $10.95
    • Tuna Poke

      Sashimi tuna with cucumber & seaweed salad, pickled ginger, spicy chili aioli & yuzu ponzu sauce over steamed rice & topped with a jumbo fried shrimp
      $20.75

    Mains

    • BBQ Ribs Full Slab

      Slow smoked baby backs, house BBQ sauce, coleslaw, pickles & fries
      $29.95
    • BBQ Ribs Half Slab

      Slow smoked baby backs, house BBQ sauce, coleslaw, pickles & fries
      $19.95
    • Cheeseburger

      Double Black Angus patties, American cheese & classic sauce, homemade dill pickles, brioche bun, french fries & slaw
      $19.25
    • Crispy Chicken Sandwich

      with hot honey, peach & mustard sauce, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, pickles, fries & slaw
      $18.95
    • Fish & Chips

      $21.95
    • Grilled Chicken Breast

      Lemon-capers & sweety drop pepper, steamed Yukon Gold potatoes & veg
      $26.75
    • Grilled Shrimp

      w/ pico di gallo & lemon-garlic butter, potato & vegetables
      $29.95
    • Impossible Plant Based Burger

      Red pepper aioli, pepper jack, brioche bun, dill pickles, slaw & fries
      $19.50
    • Patty Melt

      Black Angus patty, American cheese, caramelized onions on griddled rye, slaw, pickles, fries
      $17.95
    • Prime Rib Sandwich

      Roasted prime rib shaved thin with caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli, provolone & arugula on a toasted French Batard
      $19.95
    • Reuben Sandwich

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.95
    • Salmon lemon/tomato

      Grilled with charred lemon, herbs & roasted tomato butter, steamed Yukon Gold potatoes & veg
      $28.75
    • Pork Chop

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95

    Extra Sides/Add Ons: Blue Horse

    • Extra Sides/Add Ons: Blue Horse

    Kids Menu Blue Horse

    • Kids Cheeseburger

      $9.95
    • Kids Crispy Chicken Fingers

      $9.95
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      $9.50
    • Kids Hamburger

      $9.50
    • Kids Miso (broth tofu noodle)

      $9.50
    • Kids Noodles & Butter

      $6.95
    • Kids Rice

      $2.00

    LuLus

    Starters

    • Bang Bang Shrimp

      Crunchy batter fried shrimp, sweet citrus & sriracha glaze
      $15.95
    • Blistered Green Beans

      Wok charred, ginger - garlic oyster sauce, sesame seeds
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.75
    • Calamari

      Tempura battered, tomato & lemon-ginger sauce, spiced Sea Salt
      $13.25
    • Cauliflower

      sriracha aioli, spiced salt, charred lemon, green onion
      $14.25
    • Crispy Sesame Balls (2)

      Chewy mochi rice, sweet red bean, crispy sesame
      $7.75
    • Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls (3)

      Sweet-spicy chili & honey mustard sauces
      $8.95
    • Eggrolls (2)

      Ground Pork & Shrimp eggrolls, hot mustard & sweet red chili sauce
      $8.75
    • Peanut - Sesame Noodles

      Roasted ground peanuts, scallions, sesame gomae sauce
      $9.25
    • Pork Gyoza (5)

      Panfried, ginger dipping sauce
      $8.95
    • Potato & Vegetable Croquettes (4)

      Panko crusted, sriracha & kewpie mayo
      $8.95
    • Sesame Eggplant

      roasted & chilled, toasted sesame dressing
      $9.25
    • Spicy Chicken Wings

      Twice fried. Crispy, glazed with sweet-spicy birdy sauce. Top with sesame seeds
      $12.95
    • Vegetable Gyoza (5)

      Panfried, ginger dipping sauce
      $8.95

    Salads

    • LuLus Ginger Salad

      Romaine hearts, vegetables, crispy wontons, LuLus ginger dressing. Choose topping:
      $18.95
    • Vietnamese Noodle Salad

      Mixed greens, nuoc cham, mint-cilantro & basil, crispy spring roll, roasted ground peanuts
      $19.50

    Bento Boxes

    • Bento

      Filled with 5 different items; sorry no substitutions. (1) Ginger chicken salad, (2) Sesame peanut noodles, (3) Crispy vegetable spring roll, (4) cucumber salad, & (5) Pork gyoza
      $20.75
    • Bento Veg

      Filled with 5 different items; sorry no substitutions. (1) Ginger tofu salad, (2) Sesame peanut noodles, (3) Crispy vegetable spring roll, (4) cucumber salad, & (5) Vegetable gyoza
      $20.75

    Noodle Soups & Stir Fries/Big Bop Bowls

    • BiBimBop

      Soft white tofu, kimchee, sesame vegetables over rice, gochujang sauce, over easy egg. Pick your protein.
      $18.25
    • Curry Noodles

      Panang yellow coconut curry with shrimp paste, basil, green beans & char grilled shrimp. Or, sub the shrimp for another protein of your choice.
      $18.95
    • Dragon Noodle

      noodles stir-fried w/ garlic-hoisin sauce, black pepper & red chili, ground peanuts. Pick your protein.
      $18.75
    • Shrimp Pad Thai

      $18.25
    • Pork Miso Ramen

      Saikyo miso-egg dashi broth, tofu, shitake mushrooms, spinach, bamboo, scallions, ramen noodles, fish cake, braised sliced pork belly & a tempura shrimp. Pick an additional protein topping if so desired.
      $18.75
    • Spicy Korean Ramen

      Spicy Korean miso with gochujang & egg dashi broth, tofu, spinach, shiitake, bamboo & scallions, ramen noodles, fish cake, braised sliced pork belly & a tempura shrimp. Pick an additional protein topping if so desired.
      $18.75
    • Tuna Poke

      sashimi tuna w/ seaweed & cucumber salad, pickled ginger, chili aioli, ponzu sauce over steamed rice, topped w/ jumbo fried shrimp, tobiko & nori
      $20.75
    • Veg Miso Ramen

      Saikyo miso, sweet soy & egg broth, tofu, shiitake, spinach, napa, bamboo, scallions, Ramen noodles
      $18.75
    • Wide Rice Noodles

      Chewy wide rice noodles chicken and vegetables w/ oyster sauce. Pick your protein.
      $18.25
    • Yakisoba Noodle

      $18.95
    • Japanese Curry

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.95

    Extra Sides/Add Ons: Lulus

    • Lulu's Sides/Add Ons


    Desserts (Yum!)

    • Best Ever Chocolate Pudding

      Valrhona chocolate & Cocoa Powder, whipped cream
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.75
    • Carrot Cake

      $9.95
    • Chocolate Caramel Churros

      Caramel filled topped with candied sprinkles & chocolate sauce
      $11.95
    • Flan

      Light custard, caramelized sugar
      $10.75
    • Cheesecake

      $12.95
    • Warm Butter Cake

      Bourbon caramel sauce, candied pecans & whipped cream
      $11.95
    • Flower Pot

      $11.95

    Utensils

    Utensils Option

    • +Include Utensils

    Caesar Salad

    $10.95

    Romaine hearts, classic Caesar dressing, grated parmesan regiano croutons

    Customize your item

    Caeser Salad Modifications

    Optional
    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Welcome to our family of restaurants: Taco Diablo & The Blue Horse Tavern are located on our ground floor. LuLus items are available at either of those restaurants. Five & Dime is our 2nd floor rooftop space offering seasonal al fresco dining.

    Location

    1026 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

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