Featured Items
Al Pastor
hand made blue corn tortilla, achiote-pineapple marinated pork, pineapple, cilantro, onion$7.00Quesabirrias
3 blue corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, juicy short-rib, cilantro and onions, served alongside rice, beans and accompanied by a consome broth.$30.00Pescado
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$9.00Al Pastor
hand made blue corn tortilla, achiote-pineapple marinated pork, pineapple, cilantro, onion$7.00Asada
hand made blue corn tortilla, spice marinated skirt steak, cilantro, onion$8.00Chorizo y Papas
hand made blue corn tortilla,, housemade chorizo y papas, cilantro, onion$7.00Tinga de Pollo
hand made blue corn tortilla, chipotle stewed shredded chicken, shredded lettuce, sour cream$7.00Nopales
hand made blue corn tortilla, black beans, nopales + potatoes, vegan queso, lettuce (v+)$7.00Mushroom Al Pastor
Mushrooms bathed in your favorite Al Pastor seasoning, topped with cilantro, onion and guacamole$8.00Pescado
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.$18.00Enchiladas Placeras
4 corn tortillas soaked in guajillo sauce, topped with potatoes, carrots, lettuce, crema & queso fresco and filled with cheese + onion (Vegetarian)$18.00Pambazo
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.$18.00Ensalada 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$16.00Esquites
mexican street corn with mayo, queso cotija, chile & lime (v)$10.00Tlacoyo
Black bean stuffed thick oval tortilla topped with nopales, queso fresco, crema, lettuce and choice of tinga de pollo, tinga de setas or asada$18.00Enchiladas 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.$26.00Quesabirrias
3 blue corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, juicy short-rib, cilantro and onions, served alongside rice, beans and accompanied by a consome broth.$30.00Mango-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.$18.00La 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
All hours
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 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
