Don Pedro's Family Mexican Restaurant

We stopped by Don Pedro’s on Sunday afternoon after spending time at Wyoming Downs. We were hungry and looking for a place where my daughter, who eats gluten free, could eat. We selected Don Pedro’s because mexican restaurants usually have options for her and the “vibe” looked good. We had never been. We were a little concerned about some of the reviews but decided to check it out anyway. I’m SO glad we did! We were seated quickly. The decor was the typical mexican restaurant decor, lots of wood tables and booths and sombreros on the walls. While the padded seats at the booths could use a little bit of rehab, overall we liked the atmosphere. The service was quick and friendly, answering all of our questions. First they brought us a basket of chips, a bowl of bean dip (which was a nice change/addition) and a bowl of salsa. The salsa was chunky, smoky and had the right amount of heat. We all loved the salsa and the bean dip. We agreed, our visit was starting out well and didn’t in any way match some of the not so good reviews. My husband got the Burrito Verde. Great flavor and lots of chunks of pork! My daughter got the Quesabirria and a Horchata. Again, the flavors were excellent. I had the carne asada plate. Excellent flavor and the steak was tender. The portions were large, we ended up taking some home. We would definitely stop again if in Evanston!

Knowledgeable staff able to suggest substitutions to make meals gluten-free