Best Rice & Beans in Evanston, IL
The 10 top-rated rice & beans in Evanston, IL, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is rice and beans at Spice Restaurant (1905 Church St Unit 2), with a flavor score of 85 out of 100 from 5 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
- Ranked #1At Spice Restaurant1905 Church St Unit 2
- Ranked #2At Claire's Korner1827 Emerson St
Rice and peas are praised for their perfect moisture and flavor, complemented by tender beans and a hint of coconut.
- Ranked #3At Taste of Jamaica Evanston741 Howard St
Rice and peas are flavorful with a hint of coconut, but some found portion sizes lacking for the price.
- Ranked #4At Claire's Korner1827 Emerson St
Rice and beans are praised for their flavor and pairing with spicy dishes, though some found them stale or inconsistent.
- Ranked #5At Claire's Korner1827 Emerson St
- Ranked #6At Taste of Jamaica Evanston741 Howard St
- Ranked #7At Kingston Grill1164 Dodge Ave
Rice and beans often lacked seasoning and had inconsistent texture, with some portions even containing crunchy bits of rice.
- Ranked #8At Redz Belizean Restaurant337 Howard St
Rice and beans often lacked flavor and were described as dry, failing to meet expectations for authentic Belizean cuisine.
- Ranked #9At Kingston Grill1164 Dodge Ave
Rice and peas were consistently criticized for being dry, bland, and lacking authentic flavor, disappointing many diners.
- Ranked #10At Kingston Grill1164 Dodge Ave
The rice was often described as old, cold, and lacking flavor, disappointing many diners who expected better quality.