La Principal

After last night's presidential debate, we have received several emails regarding products we serve at the restaurant. We contacted our purveyors and we would like to clarify that our Chihuahua Cheese does not contain any actual Chihuahuas.

Thank you,

Management

The day has finally come… construction is done outside and two way traffic on Main Street is back!! Thank you all for sticking by us and our small business neighbors this summer.
Patio events aren’t over yet for the year so keep checking back for updates!

Summer isn’t over yet….
Join us tomorrow (Sunday September 8th) for another exciting event on the Custer oasis!
Proceeds go to the People’s Music School

Check your calendar…. It’s taco Tuesday!!

Celebrate with us for lunch or dinner🌮🌮

We’re all set for Saturday night dinner🥂🌮

So many amazing dishes to choose from…

Come on by and find your favorites🌮‼️

Join us this Sunday for an evening of live music. Food and drinks will be flowing and music will be playing from 4-7pm.

We can’t wait to see you on the oasis!

Suggested donation is $10.

Thinking about brunch this weekend?? Join us Saturday and Sunday- outdoor and indoor seating available!

Dadapalooza 1 is happening on The Custer Oasis, Sunday, 7/21. Dad bands, pig roast, whiskey, margaritas, beer, and FREE ADMISSION! Say no more....3:30-7:30.

Pig roast from Chef is being served at 3:30. $20 for a meat and two. Margs, beer and whiskey drinks also available beginning at 3:30.

Dave and the Bad Ideas take the stage at 4, followed by The Golden Guys featuring Evanston's own on guitar.

Eat, drink, dance, repeat. Sunday 7/21, 3:30-7:30.

* Custer dining will be limited to the pig roast and special drink offerings of the day. Full menus from La Principal and Oskar will be offered indoors.

Detour schmee-tour...just hang a left at the picnic table because the Custer Oasis is open for the season.

Join us along with and for SE Evanston's hottest patio.

And be sure to follow for live entertainment and other special events all through the summer.

We will be closing early on Superbowl Sunday to stuff ourselves with wings, watch Usher try to reclaim relevance, and hopefully catch a glimpse of Tay Tay herself. Why is this picture relevant you ask? If ya know, ya know....

We will be slinging brunch from 11-3:00. Online ordering and delivery available during that time.

Raffle Time!!!

Thanks to the generosity of we are raffling off this amazing gift basket to help Shaina Young Wellness recover from the devastating fire that occured the night of January 28th.

There are too many goodies to list, but just know that the basket is well worth over $600!!! And who doesn't want an avocado squishable!

Buy tickets, in person or . And check out www.shainayoungwellness.com to book an in home appointment.

And be sure to stop in at Stumble and Relish to check.out their gift basket raffle benefitting
who also suffered in the fire.

Join us on Tuesday, January 30 for another installment of Taco Tuesday for a Cause. This month, we are supporting the ETHS trip to Belize!

On January 30, dine with us, and we will donate $1 for every taco we sell, to help students raise money for their upcoming trip to Belize. Our event runs all day long! Lunch, dinner, dine-in, take-out, and delivery! No need to mention anything, just eat tacos and tell your friends to do the same!

Entomatadas....🤤🤤🤤

If you haven't tried, you're missing out.

Three handmade tortillas, your choice of filling, homemade salsa de tomate and topped with a fried egg. It's one of our new additions in 2024. Available now!

Thank you all for making 2023 so wonderful for us!

In order to celebrate a great year, we are closing at 3pm today for our annual staff holiday party.

See you all on Taco Tuesday!

It's definitely a kinda' day....

Sidewalks are shovelled and the food is hot. Open for done in and carryout all day long.

Womp womp...🫤🙄😔

Sorry, but we're closing for tonight and we'll be re-open for happy hour on Friday, 12/22.

But if you're in the hood, be sure to grab a drink at . It's the Week of Nog, with a new egg everyday, for cryin' out loud!!!

Join us on Monday, November 6, for our first of many Monday Night Popups.

On November 6, we are proudly working with as he offers a scrumptious porchetta sandwiches and perfectly cooked fries. Order at the window, then pop into to enjoy your eats and imbibe.

Cocktails offered, quantities limited, nom-nom's guaranteed.

Monday, November 6, 4pm-8pm, or while supplies last. Tell all your friends.

We've got a spot for an after dinner drink...

You should definitely give them a follow

Oskar Southeast Evanston's intimate whiskey bar and cocktail lounge.

🚨🚨🚨New menu items!!! 🚨🚨🚨

Check out our new cheesy albondigas!

Slow cooked meatballs, filled with chihuahua cheese, served on a bed of tomato cumin rice with red chile broth, arugula, queso fresco, cilantro, pickled onion and tortillas. 🤤🤤🤤

This new appetizer is the perfect way to start your meal.

Thank you for the lovely write-up.

And you're right - It is a party every...single...night!

The party continues this afternoon with another live concert from Evanston's very own .time.lovers

Also joining the party this coming Wednesday is
Look for their tables on the street and be sure to stop by for one of their fine summer cocktails.

T-minus 5 hours 'til dinner...

So happy to be a part of our second Pink Wine and Swine in conjunction with

Stop by Custer and say hi. We'll be roasting this pig all afternoon.

The restaurant is open all day and starts pouring at 5.

My oh my, what a difference three years makes...

"This will not last forever, but it's what we must do to support the people on the front lines of this fight, and the people most vulnerable to its consequences.”

- Governor JB Pritzker

Corned beef tacos are back! Running all weekend long, while supplies last. Be sure to get this once a year treat before they're gone.

Please join us on Tuesday, February 28th, for a revival of our Taco Tuesday for a Cause initiative.

We'll be helping our beloved friend and neighbor, Yun Park, who was the victim of a hit and run in early February. $1 for every taco sold will be donated to Yun's recovery costs.

Dine in, take out, and delivery, will all count towards the total. Please join us tomorrow, in support of this worthy cause.

If you mistakenly ordered an entree on , we wouldn't hold it against you...

It's time for

are waiting for you...11-3 (mimosas, chilaquiles, and bloody Marys are here too)

The high is 13 degrees quesabirria today...

The slow cooked beef, melted cheese and steaming hot consomé will warm your soul.

was pretty tasty this year...

Enjoy Free Wave Hazy IPA and Cerveza Athletica Light Copper Lager now...and every day.

Our lengua taco is back!!!

Slow cooked, with our tangy salsa verde, queso fresco, and pickled onions this long time staple of our menu is back after a brief hiatus. It is definitely a must try.

Some say we cannot survive on tacos alone. We disagree, but just in case, we've rolled out five new entrees for '23.

Pollo Adobo
Cocinita Pibil
Enchiladas
Quesabirria
Chilaquiles

Offered daily, alongside all your favorite tacos.