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El Nuevo Mexicano
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
"Margaritas, fajitas, enchiladas and steak tacos are all excellent."(9 Tips)
"I loved the sweet component in the sauce for the enchiladas."(6 Tips)
"Try the Chimichanga chocolate desert"(2 Tips)
"vegan offerings"(6 Tips)
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Sarah PasquesiMay 5, 2013Salmon Rostizado en Salsa Chipotle Mango was amazing! Melt in your mouth salmon and deliciously sweet. Carnitas Chipotle con Mango y Platano was equally amazing and very spicy. yummy margaritas!
Ashley TerrellSeptember 19, 2012If you're looking to meet some cool new people and try out El Nuevo Mexicano, they’ve luckily partnered with Grubwithus.com to host a social dinner on the first Wednesday of every month.- Beth BinkovitzDecember 21, 2012This is a great place for a date and the vegan offerings are awesome. There's a spicy vegan ice cream dessert, even.
Margaritas, fajitas, enchiladas and steak tacos are all excellent.
Tyler FisherSeptember 2, 2014Al Pastor Enchiladas are ridiculously good. Some of the best Mexican I've had in Chicago
Matt SkallerudNovember 3, 2010Being from California, I do appreciate really good Mexican food... dinner here was FANTASTIC! I had their special carne asada plate... it was to die for!
Linda FelterAugust 12, 2014Make sure to order the appetizer guacamole and not the side order unless you want this tiny size.
Dustin McQuaryOctober 31, 2011Better than most anything I've had in Pilsen. As a native Texan, I'm a huge fan of their enchiladas.
Jeff MeadeMarch 17, 2011I like this place! Nice combination of contemporary presentation and traditional flavor. Well done!
Dev DugalJuly 23, 2012Food was good, not great. Chicken fajitas cooked well with seasoning. Sodas were waaaay under carbonated. So basically syrup. PLUS - they don't honor their foursquare special after you check-in!
José RodríguezJuly 5, 2012The food was good, but please note that they are NOT offering the foursquare free dessert special, despite it being listed and offered. Unfortunate practice on the restaurant's part.
stephanie spositoDecember 27, 2010outstanding service & food. try the vegetarian combo. great value. good margaritas.
Kevin DulinAugust 7, 2014Enchiladas are pretty standard. The Ceviche starter was not very good and came out after the entrees. The margaritas are good though.
John MitchellSeptember 2, 2012Great margaritas. They don't work with foursquare anymore, so no special...
Nigel RoweJuly 11, 2010Great garden patio out back. Also great pairings of fish and fruit entrees. Nice atmosphere.
Philip PowellOctober 22, 2010OMG This Place Is So Fun, Friendly, And Fantastic. I Love The Food And The Service. Thank You.
Jackie QuintanaJuly 22, 2013I just realized I never got the rest of my meal from this place! No tortillas, rice, or beans with my carnitas order. I'd kinda like my money back!
Vithida SueblinvongOctober 28, 2010Decent fish taco , come with delish spicy sauce. Ask for special drink of the day
Richard BMarch 11, 2012Vegan stuff was good but they did not honor the foursquare special, which was kind of disappointing.
Randall EierieMarch 22, 2014Not good at all, server (Benny) was on his phone the whole time, bad english, hard time communicating to him and him communicating to us. Slow service. :(
Luis FloresMay 5, 2013Food was sub par at best out waiter seemed to be new in short I really wasn't impressed
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El Nuevo Mexicano offers a mix of traditional and new Mexican dishes. Stop by for delicious food accompanied with good drinks all in a fun atmosphere.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(773) 528-2131
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Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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