
Tacos
La Principal
700 Main Street
Evanston, IL 60202
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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
Desserts
Brunch

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
Avocado Benedict
Toasted English muffins, topped with avocado, homemade chorizo, two poached eggs and salsa guajillo.$16.00Huevos Rancheros
$16.50Huevos Divorciados
$16.50Huevos con Arroz
$15.00Chocolate Churro Waffle
$13.00Side of bacon
$4.50Egg
$3.00side of chorizo
$3.50
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
Iced Tea & Lemonade
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Avocado Benedict
$16.00
Toasted English muffins, topped with avocado, homemade chorizo, two poached eggs and salsa guajillo.
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 7:45 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 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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