Estacion

Name: Estacion
Address: 633 W Howard St, Evanston, IL, United States, 60202-3941
Telephone: (224) 714-2196
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

133 Reviews

$30 and under

Caribbean

633 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202-3941

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

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.

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 133 people are saying

Estacion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Estacion offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "unique menu" and "attentive staff." The restaurant is praised for its "amazing flan" and "delicious Puerto Rican style food." While some mention a noisy atmosphere, many highlight it as a "hidden gem" on Howard Street.

133 Reviews

A
Andrew VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and friendly service. Will be back for sure!
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Jennifer
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly and professional brunch team! Excellent food and house made sangria for a nice kickoff of a spring Sunday.
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LadyT VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! First time here and will be back.
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Michelle
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and service! Our favorites are the ceviche, pulpo, and the flan!
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Seun
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic BD dinner here! Wonderful atmosphere and amazing service!
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michael
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
FANTASTIC FOOD! GREAT CHEF….GREAT STAFF. GREAT LOOKING PLACE!
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Sue VIP
Chicago147 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow. Amazing food and great wine by the glass. Great choice before Theo Ubique theatre
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J
Jay VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend. Great food and service. Diamond in the rough
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Rick VIP
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, interesting menu, and very responsive to food allergies
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Betsy
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very noisy and a tad overpriced. Cocktail was way more ice than drink. Food delicious and service terrific. Overall this place is a nice addition to Howard Street scene !!
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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 133 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Estacion

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What 133 people are saying

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