The Evanston outpost of Las Palmas—there are several others in and around Chicago—proffers authentic and familiar Mexican fare at moderate, crowd-pleasing prices. More traditional dishes, including grilled shrimp, skirt steak tacos (tacos al carbon), chiles rellenos, and mole enchiladas, are supplemented by the popular fajitas. Rustic wooden tables under beamed ceilings provide fiesta-ready and family-friendly seating.

Las Palmas Information:

• Mexican menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec 25. Bar.