Bienvenidos a Zentli

Let the reCORNquista begin!

Our Concept

Hear the joyful music of Mexico, enjoy the colorful art, and taste delicious tacos in a community environment.

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. 

We built Zentli to honor the ingenuity and hard work of Mexican people by bringing you the genuine flavors of street vendors through tasty food and mouth-watering drinks.

Locally Sourced

For Tonanzin

  • We work with local farmers to bring fresh, locally grown food to the table

  • Using locally sourced recycled materials to raise awareness for the planet’s well-being and to inspire self-empowerment

  • Restoring the environment and community through art workshops 

Celebrate Culture

  • Co-creating public art with local residents that authentically celebrates the cultures of Evanston and the Americas

  • Curating and displaying works of transformative emerging and professional artists, and connecting them to collectors, with commissions going to local non-profits 

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Get in Touch

We’d love to hear from you, please send us your inquiries and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

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