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    La Principal

    Tacos
    Closed11:30AM - 8:45PM
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    Featured Items

    • Nashville Hot Chicken

      crispy fried chicken, zesty agave butter glaze, pickle slaw
      $6.50
    • Chicken Tinga

      chipotle braised chicken, baby arugula, queso fresco, chipotle crema, avocado
      $5.50
    • Shrimp

      chile-garlic marinated shrimp, cabbage, pickled red onion, cilantro
      $6.50

    Main Menu

    Starters

    • Chips 'n Guac

      Fresh avocado, lime, jalapeno, onion and cilantro...simple...delicious. With homemade tortilla chips.
      $12.00
    • Chips 'n Salsa

      100% corn tortilla chips, made in house, with your choice or fire roasted tomato salsa or salsa verde...or both! 100% gluten free.
      $4.50
    • Queso Fundido

      Chihuahua cheese melted with poblano rajas, roasted corn and homemade chorizo
      $14.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      Marinated shrimp served in a tomato, chipotle, and citrus salsa, with red onion, cucumber and avocado
      $16.00
    • Chicharones

      Crispy pork rinds fried to order
      $7.00
    • Esquites

      Roasted corn served off the cob, with queso fresco, mayo, chipotle seasoning and lime
      $9.50
    • Albondigas

      Cheese filled, tender meatballs, in a rustic tomato sauce on a bed of rice with corn tortillas. Perfect for sharing.
      $14.00

    Entrees

    • Pollo Adobo

      One half-chicken, adobo marinated and char grilled, with jalapenos toreados, fresh tortillas, salsa, rice and beans
      $23.50
    • Quesabirria Dinner

      birria de res, cilantro, onions, melted chihuahua, consomme, rice and beans
      $22.00
    • Cochinita Pibil

      Achiote marinated pork shank, pickled onions and habaneros, fresh tortillas, rice and beans
      $26.00
    • Enchiladas

      Build your enchiladas with your choice of fillings and salsas; topped with crema, melted chihuahua, served with rice and beans - Staff loves the salsa verde with carnitas.
      $21.50
    • Chilaquiles

      Homemade tortilla chips, bathed in your choice of salsa, with your choice of meat, topped with two fried eggs, crema, and chihuahua - Staff loves chorizo with salsa roja and over-medium eggs.
      $17.00
    • Carne Asada Entree

      Marinated char-grilled hanger steak, quinoa, garlic spinach, cripsy onions, salsa verde
      $28.00
    • Pollo Al Pastor

      Al pastor marinated half-chicken, char grilled, served with rice, beans, charred pineapple, onion escabeche and fresh tortillas
      $24.00

    Pozoles

    • Pozole Rojo

      Red chile tomato broth, braised chicken, hominy, cilantro, cabbage, oregano, radish, with two crispy tortillas
      $21.00
    • Pozole Amarillo

      Coconut cumin broth, slow roasted lamb, hominy, fresno and serrano chiles, radish and green cabbage, with two crispy tortillas
      $22.00
    • Pozole Verde

      Tomatillo broth, slow roasted pork, hominy, charred corn, pickled jalapeno, avocado, with two crispy tortillas
      $21.50

    Salads

    • Kale and Arugula

      With fresh jicama, roasted corn, toasted pepitas, pickled red onion, goat cheese, and avocado - Staff recommends shrimp and honey chipotle dressing.
      $17.00
    • Market Salad

      Blend of arugula and mixed greens, with fresh strawberries, mango, onion escabeche, cotija, and sunflower seeds - Staff recommends chicken and cumin lime dressing.
      $16.00
    • Shrimp and Citrus Salad

      Mixed greens and arugula, marinated shrimp, fresh orange, jicama, pineapple, watermelon, cucumber and sunflower seeds, served with a tajin vinaigrette
      $21.00

    Tacos

    • Carnitas

      Braised pork, corn, poblano and pineapple relish, queso fresco
      $5.50
    • Al Pastor

      Cumin-seasoned pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro
      $5.50
    • Short Rib Taco

      pickled red chiles, cilantro, queso fresco
      $6.50
    • Carne Asada

      cilantro-lime steak, fire roasted salsa, onion escabeche, avocado, cilantro
      $6.50
    • Nashville Hot Chicken

      crispy fried chicken, zesty agave butter glaze, pickle slaw
      $6.50
    • Lamb Barbacoa

      slow cooked leg of lamb, cilantro, pickled red onions, goat cheese
      $6.50
    • Chicken Tinga

      chipotle braised chicken, baby arugula, queso fresco, chipotle crema, avocado
      $5.50
    • Pescado

      *NEW PREPARATION* Grilled mahi mahi, pickled onion and cucumber, avocado, spicy arbol salsa - Now Gluten Free!
      $6.00
    • Shrimp

      chile-garlic marinated shrimp, cabbage, pickled red onion, cilantro
      $6.50
    • Baja Fish

      *NEW PREPARATION* grilled mahi mahi, red cabbage, mango relish, chipotle mayo - Now Gluten Free!
      $6.00
    • Mushroom al Pastor

      al pastor marinated portobello, carmelized onion, grilled pineapple, cilantro -100% Vegan!
      $5.50
    • Impossible Vegan Chorizo

      Charred corn, yukon gold potatoes, cilantro, onion - made with vegan Impossible Meat!
      $5.50
    • Red Mole Sweet Potato

      roasted sweet potatoes, red mole, pepitas, pickled red cabbage, cotija cheese
      $5.50
    • Single quesabirria

      Birria de res, cilantro, onions, chihuahua cheese, salsa guajillo, consomme
      $6.50

    Sides

    • Tomato Cumin Rice

      $6.00
    • Slow Cooked Beans

      $6.00
    • Rice and Beans

      $7.00
    • Side Salsa

      $3.00
    • Side Guacamole

      $10.00
    • Side Avocado

      $4.00
    • Sour Cream

      $1.50
    • 1 Dozen Tortillas

      $5.00
    • Qunioa

      $8.00
    • Garlic Spinach

      $7.00

    Desserts

    • Churros y Chocolate

      Delectable made to order churro, dusted with cinnamon sugar, with chocolate ganache
      $6.00
    • Pumpkin Flan

      Eggless pumpkin flan, with salted caramel and candied pumpkin seeds
      $6.50
    • L.A. Fruit Cart

      Melon, cucumber, jicama, pineapple and mango with tajin and limes
      $8.00

    Kids Meal

    • Kids Quesadilla Meal

      Two cheese quesadillas with rice and beans, fresh cantaloupe, and a kids churro for dessert!
      $8.00
    • Kids Taco Meal

      One taco filled with rice, beans and avocado, with a side of cantaloupe, and a kids churro for dessert!
      $8.00

    EMT - Emergency Margarita and Taco Kit

    • EMT - Emergency Margarita and Taco Kit - Original

      A build your own taco kit for up to 4 people - Includes fillings, rice, beans, tortillas, a small salad, toppings and a pint of our La Principal margarita
      $70.00
    • EMT - Emergency Margarita and Taco Kit - Vegan

      A vegan offering of our EMT, featuring Impossible vegan chorizo, mushroom al pastor and red mole sweet potato as the taco fillings.
      $70.00

    Beverages

    Agua Fresca

    • Watermelon

      Agua fresca with a simple blend of fresh watermelon and lime juice, with a touch of agave nectar.
      $7.00
    • Mango Pineapple

      Freshly pureed pineapple and mango with a hint of lime juice and agave nectar.
      $7.00
    • Cucumber Lime

      A refreshing blend of cucumber and lime juice.
      $7.00

    Iced Tea & Lemonade

    • Iced Tea

      Black, unsweetened iced tea, made fresh daily.
      $4.50
    • Lemonade

      Made to order with fresh lemon juice, water and real sugar.
      $4.50
    • Limeade

      Fresh lime juice, water, and real sugar.
      $4.50

    Bottled Soda

    • Mexican Coke

      With real sugar - never corn syrup!
      $5.50
    • Topo Chico

      Crisp and refreshing - the bubbliest!
      $5.00
    • Jarritos

      Everyone's favorite fruit flavored sodas.
      $5.00
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    A Southeast Evanston mainstay featuring homemade Mexican fare, amazing cocktails and friendly service.

    Location

    700 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202

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