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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

      $18.75
    • LuLus Ginger Salad

      Romaine hearts, vegetables, crispy wontons, LuLus ginger dressing. Choose topping:

      $18.95
    • Peanut - Sesame Noodles

      Roasted ground peanuts, scallions, sesame gomae sauce

      $8.95

    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

      $14.95
    • Yes Please

      Pomegranate & passion fruit, citrus, Ketel One Rose Vodka

      $14.95
    • Phenomenal New Friend

      Titos Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, Aperol, citrus

      $15.25
    • Mercy & Salvation

      Del Maguey & Fidencio Mezcals - Combier, lime

      $15.25
    • OB - LA - DI

      Bourbon, fresh lemon shrub, Malbec float, rhubarb bitters

      $14.95
    • Paper Plane

      Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino Quinrtessentia & fresh lemon

      $15.25
    • Mr. Michael

      - Chicago’s Malort, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice

      $14.25
    • Funnel of Love II

      Citadel Gin, Campari, fresh lemon shrub with rhubarb bitters

      $14.95

    Beer

    Canned Beer

    • Ace Pear Cider

      $8.25
    • Blakes - El Chavo

      Habanero & Mango Cider

      $8.25
    • Crate Miner Hazy - Blind Corner

      $8.95
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Hamms

      $5.95
    • Hopewell Light Beam

      $8.95
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Lil Bitter Buddy

      Hopewell Lil Buddy Lager (To Sip) and Underberg Bitters (To Shoot!)

      $7.25
    • Miller Light

      Lager Light

      $7.75
    • Modelo

      $7.95
    • Pacifico

      $7.95
    • Phase 3 Crome

      $8.95
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Phase 3 Daydream

      $8.95
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Tecate

      $5.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cryptid Haze

      $8.95

    N/A Beverages

    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Bottled Water

      $2.00
    • Coke - Can

      $2.00
    • Diet Coke - Can

      $2.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $4.95
    • Hurdy Gurdy

      Pineapple & Pink Grapefruit Soda, Pineapple & Chipotle syrup, grapefruit bitters

      $8.95
    • Lemon Fizzy

      Fresh Lemon juice & Honey shrub, Q ginger beer

      $9.95
    • Liquid Kitty

      Sparkling citrus, coconut water, fresh mint, Angostura bitters

      $8.95
    • Passion Fizzy

      passion fruit, pomegranate, citrus, Q sparkling soda

      $9.95
    • Sprite - Can

      $2.00

    Taco Diablo

    Starters

    • Bang Bang Shrimp

      Crunchy batter fried shrimp, sweet citrus & sriracha glaze

      $14.95
    • Cauliflower

      red chili aioli, charred lemon

      $12.95
    • 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

      $11.95
    • Guacamole

      Chunky Hass avocado, tomato & onion, fresh lime, cilantro & crispy chips

      $13.95
    • 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

      $11.95
    • Tortilla Soup

      chicken broth, tomato & vegetables, chicken, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips

      $8.25
    • Gazpacho

      $8.95

    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.

      $18.75

    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

      $18.75

    Platos Fuertes

    Entrees served with arroz rojo & frijoles negros
    • Enchilada Rojo

      Chicken braised with Roja tomato salsa, queso & crema. Served with red rice & black beans.

      $19.25
    • Enchilada Tomatillo Verde

      Pork carnitas with green chili salsa verde, queso & crema. Served with red rice & black beans.

      $19.25
    • Enchilada Rojo Veg

      roasted vegetables with Roja tomato salsa, queso & crema, black and rice

      $19.25
    • Enchilada Verde Veg

      roasted vegetables with green chili salsa verde, queso & crema, served with rice and black beans

      $19.25
    • Shrimp Skewer

      w/ pico di gallo & lemon-garlic butter, potato & vegetables

      $29.95

    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

      $14.95
    • Burrata

      burrata w/ tomato confit, basil olive oil, balsamic glaze, toasted batard

      $17.95
    • Calamari

      Tempura battered, tomato & lemon-ginger sauce, spiced Sea Salt

      $12.95
    • Cauliflower

      sriracha aioli, spiced salt, charred lemon

      $12.95
    • Eggplant w/vinaigrette

      roasted & chilled, white balsamic vinaigrette, red onion, crumbled fresh farmers cheese, toasted almonds

      $8.95
    • Gazpacho

      $8.95
    • Guacamole

      Chunky Hass avocado, tomato & onion, fresh lime, cilantro & crispy chips

      $13.95
    • Olives

      $10.95
    • Pretzel

      Cheddar cheese sauce & whole grain mustard, pretzel salt

      $10.95
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      $15.95
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Spicy Chicken Wings

      Twice fried. Crispy, glazed with sweet-spicy birdy sauce. Top with sesame seeds

      $11.95
    • Tortilla Soup

      chicken broth, tomato & vegetables, chicken, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips

      $8.25

    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

      $9.95
    • 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

      $19.95
    • Spinach Salad

      baby salad spinach, zuchinni, cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon radish, black olives, feta cheese, mint, red wine vinaigrette

      $18.95

    Mains

    • BBQ Ribs Full Slab

      Slow smoked baby backs, house BBQ sauce, coleslaw, pickles & fries

      $28.95
    • BBQ Ribs Half Slab

      Slow smoked baby backs, house BBQ sauce, coleslaw, pickles & fries

      $18.95
    • Cheeseburger

      Double Black Angus patties, American cheese & classic sauce, homemade dill pickles, brioche bun, french fries & slaw

      $18.95
    • Chicken Sandwich

      with hot honey, peach & mustard sauce, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, pickles, fries & slaw

      $18.95
    • Grilled Chicken Breast

      Lemon-capers & sweety drop pepper, steamed Yukon Gold potatoes & veg

      $24.95
    • Impossible Plant Based Burger

      Red pepper aioli, pepper jack, brioche bun, dill pickles, slaw & fries

      $18.95
    • Patty Melt

      Black Angus patty, American cheese, caramelized onions on griddled rye, slaw, pickles, fries

      $16.95
    • Prime Rib Sandwich

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

      $19.95
    • Salmon lemon/tomato

      Grilled with charred lemon, herbs & roasted tomato butter, steamed Yukon Gold potatoes & veg

      $27.95
    • Shrimp Skewer

      w/ pico di gallo & lemon-garlic butter, potato & vegetables

      $29.95

    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-only 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

      $14.95
    • Blistered Green Beans

      Wok charred, ginger - garlic oyster sauce, sesame seeds

      $11.95
    • Calamari

      Tempura battered, tomato & lemon-ginger sauce, spiced Sea Salt

      $12.95
    • Cauliflower

      sriracha aioli, spiced salt, charred lemon, green onion

      $12.95
    • Crispy Sesame Balls (2)

      Chewy mochi rice, sweet red bean, crispy sesame

      $6.50
    • 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

      $8.95
    • Pork Gyoza (5)

      Panfried, ginger dipping sauce

      $8.25
    • Potato & Vegetable Croquettes (4)

      Panko crusted, sriracha & kewpie mayo

      $8.75
    • Spicy Chicken Wings

      Twice fried. Crispy, glazed with sweet-spicy birdy sauce. Top with sesame seeds

      $11.95
    • Vegetable Gyoza (5)

      Panfried, ginger dipping sauce

      $8.25
    • Sesame Eggplant

      roasted & chilled, toasted sesame dressing

      $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

      $18.95

    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

      $19.95
    • 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

      $19.95

    Noodle Soups & Stir Fries/Big Bop Bowls

    • BiBimBop

      Soft white tofu, kimchee, sesame vegetables over rice, gochujang sauce, over easy egg. Pick your protein.

      $17.95
    • 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.

      $17.95
    • Tuna Poke

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

      $19.95
    • Tonkatsu Pork Chops

      boneless chop grilled with Tonkatsu sauce, steamed Japanese short grain rice, stir-fried vegetables

      $26.95
      OUT OF STOCK
    • 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.

      $17.95
    • 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.

      $17.95
    • Veg Miso Ramen

      Saikyo miso, sweet soy & egg broth, tofu, shiitake, spinach, napa, bamboo, scallions, Ramen noodles

      $17.95
    • Wide Rice Noodles

      Chewy wide rice noodles chicken and vegetables w/ oyster sauce. Pick your protein.

      $17.95

    Extra Sides/Add Ons: Lulus

    • Lulu's Sides/Add Ons


    Desserts (Yum!)

    • Best Ever Chocolate Pudding

      Valrhona chocolate & Cocoa Powder, whipped cream

      $9.95
    • Chocolate Caramel Churros

      Caramel filled topped with candied sprinkles & chocolate sauce

      $11.95
    • Flan

      Light custard, caramelized sugar

      $10.95
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Warm Butter Cake

      Bourbon caramel sauce, candied pecans & whipped cream

      $10.95
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      $12.95

    Lunch Special

    Lunch Special - Taco Diablo

    • Lunch Special

      Choice of any two (2) tacos with a small side salad. Choice of dressing: Cucumber Ranch or Orange Vinaigrette. From 11:30-2:30 daily.

      $12.95

    Utensils

    Utensils Option

    • +Include Utensils


    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 - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 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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