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    Zentli

    Mexican
    Closed5PM - 9PM
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    TOAST DINNER
    TOAST DESSERTS

    Featured Items

    • Al Pastor

      hand made blue corn tortilla, achiote-pineapple marinated pork, pineapple, cilantro, onion
      $7.00
    • Quesabirrias

      3 blue corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, juicy short-rib, cilantro and onions, served alongside rice, beans and accompanied by a consome broth.
      $30.00
    • Pescado

      Fried and breaded cod fillet, topped with pico de gallo, red cabbage, guacamole and chipotle aioli.
      $9.00

    TOAST DINNER

    Tacos

    • Alambre

      hand made blue corn tortilla, steak, onion, bell pepper, bacon, melted chihuahua cheese
      $9.00
    • Al Pastor

      hand made blue corn tortilla, achiote-pineapple marinated pork, pineapple, cilantro, onion
      $7.00
    • Asada

      hand made blue corn tortilla, spice marinated skirt steak, cilantro, onion
      $8.00
    • Chorizo y Papas

      hand made blue corn tortilla,, housemade chorizo y papas, cilantro, onion
      $7.00
    • Tinga de Pollo

      hand made blue corn tortilla, chipotle stewed shredded chicken, shredded lettuce, sour cream
      $7.00
    • Nopales

      hand made blue corn tortilla, black beans, nopales + potatoes, vegan queso, lettuce (v+)
      $7.00
    • Mushroom Al Pastor

      Mushrooms bathed in your favorite Al Pastor seasoning, topped with cilantro, onion and guacamole
      $8.00
    • Pescado

      Fried and breaded cod fillet, topped with pico de gallo, red cabbage, guacamole and chipotle aioli.
      $9.00

    Antojitos

    • Flautas

      crispy taquitos stuffed with choice of chicken tinga or smashed potatoes+poblano, accompanied by tomatillo+serrano broth, shredded cabbage, queso fresco & crema.
      $18.00
    • Enchiladas Placeras

      4 corn tortillas soaked in guajillo sauce, topped with potatoes, carrots, lettuce, crema & queso fresco and filled with cheese + onion (Vegetarian)
      $18.00
    • Pambazo

      Grilled crispy bolillo soaked in salsa guajillo, with choice of chorizo y papas or black beans y papas(v), queso fresco, shredded lettuce & crema, accompanied by a side of escabeche.
      $18.00
    • Ensalada Zentli

      spinach, quinoa, amaranth, hemp seed, jicama, mango, cucumber & cilantro-lime-pepita dressing with choice of asada, al pastor, tinga de pollo, suadero, mushroom Al Pastor, or tinga de setas
      $16.00
    • Esquites

      mexican street corn with mayo, queso cotija, chile & lime (v)
      $10.00
    • Tlacoyo

      Black bean stuffed thick oval tortilla topped with nopales, queso fresco, crema, lettuce and choice of tinga de pollo, tinga de setas or asada
      $18.00
    • Enchiladas de Mole

      3 corn tortillas filled with choice of chicken or cheese, smothered in our rich house made mole sauce crafted with a blend of chiles, spices and a hint of chocolate, topped with sour cream, queso fresco, red cabbage and a side of rice.
      $26.00
    • Quesabirrias

      3 blue corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, juicy short-rib, cilantro and onions, served alongside rice, beans and accompanied by a consome broth.
      $30.00
    • Mango-Shrimp Ceviche

      Fresh shrimp dices marinated in citrus, tossed with mango pico de gallo, adding chipotle aioli and avocado for a balance of sweet, spicy and tangy. Comes with a side of crispy tortilla chips.
      $18.00
    • La Pocha

      Our version of the iconic street quesadil!a called "la gringa" with make it with corn tortilla with a burnt cheese crust layer on the outsidoutside, stuffed with your choice of filling. Comes with guacamole
      $18.00

    Chips & Dips

    • Housemade Chips & House made Salsa (v+)

      restaurant style red salsa with lightly salted chips
      $4.00
    • Housemade Chips & Guacamole ™ (v+)

      Made to order guacamole
      $13.00
    • Black Bean Dip

      Pasilla-Epazote black beans dip, topped with queso fresco and cotija cheese. Comes with house made chips.
      $11.00

    Sides

    • Rice and Beans

      $7.00
    • Salsa de Aguacate

      Avocado-serrano salsa
      $2.00
    • Sour Cream

      $2.00
    • Escabeche

      pickled jalapeño and carrots
      $3.00
    • Avocado

      $4.00
    • Guacamole

      $7.00
    • Chips

      $2.50

    TOAST DESSERTS

    Desserts

    • Flan

      vanilla traditional custard
      $8.00
    • Fried Plantains

      6 pieces of fried p!antains. Comes with house made apricot caramel. (Vegan)
      $8.00

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Zentli (indigenous Nahuatl Language for "corn" or "maize"), is a casual restaurant that serves the best locally sourced Mexican street food in Evanston, Illinois. With fresh, natural ingredients and vegan/vegetarian options in eclectic, artistic digs, we’re a local favorite.

    Location

    1813 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60201

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