Housemade Chips & Mama Rivera’s Salsa
Housemade Chips & Guacamole
Flautas Palmar
crispy taquitos stuffed with chicken tinga, tomatillo broth, shredded cabbage, queso fresco & crema
Esquites
mexican street corn with mayo, queso cotija, chile & lime
Molotes
3 fresh masa purses with tinga de zetas, stewed with onions, tomatoes + chiles, queso fresco & crema
Enchiladas Plazeras
3 cheese + onion filled corn tortillas, salsa guajillo, potatoes, carrots, lettuce & crema
Tlacoyos
black bean stuffed thick oval tortilla, nopales, salsa, queso cotija, crema and choice of tinga de pollo or tinga de zeta
Pambazo
salsa guajillo soaked bolillo grilled crispy, with chorizo y papas or black beans y papas, escabeche, potatoes, carrots, queso fresco, shredded lettuce & crema
Ensalada Zentli
spinach, quinoa, amaranth, hemp seeds, jicama, mango, cucumber & cilantro-lime-pepita dressing with choice of asada, al pastor, tinga de pollo, flat top verduras, or tinga de zetas
Alambre
steak, onion, bell pepper, bacon, melted chihuahua cheese
Al Pastor
achiote-pineapple marinated pork, pineapple
Asada
lime and spice marinated skirt steak
Chorizo y Papas
housemade chorizo y papas
Nopales
black beans, nopales + potatoes, vegan queso, lettuce
Suadero
chorizo-confited beef brisket
Tinga de Pollo
chipotle stewed shredded chicken, shredded lettuce, sour cream
Verduras
flat topped charred fresh veggies, queso fresco
Zetas
oyster mushroom “tinga”, vegan queso, shredded lettuce, cashew crema
Rice & Beans
Sour Cream
Salsa
Escabeche
Flan
traditional custard
Tres Leches
Housemade Chips & Mama Rivera’s Salsa
Esquites
mexican street corn with mayo, queso cotija, chile & lime
Housemade Chips & Guacamole
Chilaquiles Rojos
tortillas in guajillo, onion & epazote sauce, with black beans, fried egg, crema + queso fresco
Chilaquiles Verdes
tortillas in tomatillo, onion & epazote sauce, with black beans, fried egg, crema + queso fresco
Posole Rojo
guajillo chile broth, pork, hominy, with radish, cabbage, lime + warm tortillas
Enfrijoladas
3 cheese & onion filled tortillas, fried egg, queso fresco, chile de arbol-black bean salsa, crema + cured red onion
Pambazo
salsa guajillo soaked bolillo grilled crispy, with chorizo y papas, 2 eggs any style, escabeche, potatoes, carrots, queso fresco, shredded lettuce & crema
Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, black beans, nopales, chihuahua cheese, avocado, pico de gallo + crema
Crepas
maduro crêpes, with salsa de cajeta + seasonal fruit
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Chorizo, Potato, & Egg
Pico de Gallo, Avocado & Egg
Asada
lime + spice marinated skirt steak, onions & cilantro
Tinga de Pollo
chipotle stewed shredded chicken, shredded lettuce, sour cream
Zetas
oyster mushroom “tinga”, vegan nooch queso, shredded lettuce, cashew crema
If you’re browsing the Zentli Menu, get ready for a vibrant mix of flavors that immediately feels thoughtful and inviting. Tucked away at 1813 Dempster St in Evanston, this spot brings together fresh ingredients and bold Mexican-inspired dishes that are anything but ordinary. Right away, you’ll notice how the menu balances comfort and creativity - from rich, slow-cooked meats to bright, citrusy seafood plates that practically jump off the page.
What I love is how easy it is to move from shareable starters to deeply satisfying mains without feeling overwhelmed. Tacos come layered with flavor, not just toppings, and the house specialties add a modern twist that keeps things interesting. Even the vegetarian options feel intentional rather than an afterthought. Pair that with handcrafted drinks and you’ve got a lineup that makes choosing just one dish surprisingly difficult.