La Principal Menu Prices at 700 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202

Contemporary Mexican street food served in chic, relaxed digs with a bar & a walk-up coffee window.

This Evanston mainstay offers a new take on what Mexican food can be in America. All our meats and vegetarian fillings are marinated to perfection and paired with toppings that fully compliment the flavors. No need to build your own because La Principal has it covered. Order, eat, enjoy, repeat.

4.4 – 505 reviews $$ • Mexican restaurant

Photo Gallery

Most Popular
Chicken Tinga Taco Chipotle braised chicken, baby arugula, cotija cheese, chipotle crema & avocado. Served on a corn tortilla. Spicy.	$4.00
Red Mole Short Rib Taco Pickled red chiles, cilantro & cotija cheese. Served on a corn tortilla. Spicy.	$4.00
Chips & Guacamole Avocado, lime, jalapenos, onions & cilantro.	$8.00
Starters
Shrimp Tostada Fresh shrimp, avocado, cabbage, serrano, fresno & cilantro.	$5.50
Elotes Charred corn cob, cotija cheese, mayo, chile seasoning & lime.	$4.00
Chips & Guacamole Avocado, lime, jalapenos, onions & cilantro.	$8.00
Chips & Salsa Served with your choice of salsa.	$4.00
Chicharrones Plate Crispy pork rinds, lime & chile seasoning.	$3.00
Queso Fundido Green chorizo, poblano rajas & chihuahua cheese.	$7.00
Zesty Cheddar Chicharrones Cheddar cheese seasoning. Spicy.	$4.00
Tacos
Lengua Taco Braised beef tongue, salsa verde, pickled red onions & cotija cheese. Served on a corn tortilla.	$4.00
Carnitas Taco Braised pork, corn, poblano, pineapple relish & cotija cheese. Served on a corn tortilla.	$3.00
Red Mole Short Rib Taco Pickled red chiles, cilantro & cotija cheese. Served on a corn tortilla. Spicy.	$4.00
Nashville Hot Chicken Taco Crispy fried chicken, zesty agave butter glaze & pickled slaw. Served on a corn tortilla. Spicy.	$4.00
Lamb Barbacoa Taco Slow cooked leg of lamb, cilantro, pickled red onions & goat cheese. Served on a corn tortilla.	$4.00
Chicken Tinga Taco Chipotle braised chicken, baby arugula, cotija cheese, chipotle crema & avocado. Served on a corn tortilla. Spicy.	$4.00
Pescado Taco Mezcal battered cod, salsa de arbol, cilantro, avocado, pickled cucumbers & onions. Served on a corn tortilla. Spicy.	$4.00
Red Mole Sweet Potato Taco Sweet potatoes, red mole, pepitas, pickled red cabbage, cotija cheese. Served on a corn tortilla. Vegetarian & spicy.	$4.00
Al Pastor Taco Cumin seasoned pork, pineapple, onions & cilantro. Served on a corn tortilla.	$3.00
Shrimp Taco Marinated shrimp, green tomatoes pico de gallo, cabbage & chipotle mayo. Served on a corn tortilla.	$5.00
Tofu y Poblano Taco Chile braised tofu, roasted poblano, avocado crema, pickled red onions, cilantro. Served on a corn tortilla. Vegetarian.	$4.00
Ensaladas
Baby Kale & Arugula Salad Jicama, roasted corn, toasted pepitas, pickled onions, goat cheese, avocado & cilantro. Served with your choice of dressing.	$11.00
Seasonal Salad Hearts of romaine, yellow beets, pomegranate, citrus, avocado, toasted pistachios & queso fresco. Served with your choice of dressing.	$12.00
Tortas
Short Rib Torta Red mole, black beans, red chiles, queso & fire roasted tomato salsa. Spicy.	$11.00
Ahogada Torta Achiote seasoned pork, black beans, red onions & chile broth.	$11.50
Hongos Torta Portobello, roasted poblano, goat cheese, red cabbage, black beans & salsa verde. Vegetarian.	$10.50
Pollo Torta Braised chicken, red cabbage, black beans, Pepper Jack & salsa de arbol. Spicy.	$10.50
Chipotle Chicken Torta Chipotle braised chicken, smoked gouda cheese, applewood bacon, fresh spinach & sriracha mustard.	$11.00
Pozoles
Pozole Rojo Red chile tomato broth, hominy, braised chicken, cilantro, cabbage, oregano & radish.	$12.00
Pozole Verde Tomatillo broth, slow roasted pork, hominy, charred corn, pickled jalapenos & avocado.	$12.00
Pozole Amarillo Coconut cumin broth, slow roasted lamb, hominy fresno, serrano chiles, green cabbage & radish.	$12.50
Sides
Tomato Cumin Rice Vegetarian.	$3.00
Black beans Vegetarian.	$3.00
Beans & Rice Vegetarian.	$5.00
Beverages
Jarritos Choose from a variety of flavors.	$2.75
Bottled Mexican Coke	$3.00
Fountain Drink Choose from a variety of flavors.	$2.50
Horchata	$4.00
Bottled Ginger Beer	$3.50
Homemade Iced Tea	$3.00

… View more

Menu Photos

Contact La Principal

Address: 700 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202

Phone: (224) 307-2444

Website: https://www.laprincipalevanston.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=lp

Hours

Friday	11:30AM–10PM
Saturday	10AM–10PM
Sunday	10AM–3PM
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:30AM–9PM
Wednesday	11:30AM–9PM
Thursday	11:30AM–9PM

Related Web Results

La Principal Evanston, IL | Mexican Street Food | Pickup and …

La Principal is Southeast Evanston’s go-to Mexican restaurant, featuring delicious tacos on handmade tortillas, amazing margaritas, awesome craft beers, …

La Principal | Facebook

La Principal, Evanston, Illinois. 2053 likes · 3 talking about this · 4181 were here. … 700 Main St, Evanston, IL, United States, Illinois. (224) 307-2444.

La Principal – Posts – Evanston, Illinois – Facebook

Southeast Evanston’s go-to Mexican restaurant, featuring delicious tacos on handmade tortillas,… 700 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202.