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El Nuevo Mexicano

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Lake View East, Chicago

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El Nuevo Mexicano

7.7^/10

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Ranked #9 for healthy food in Lakeview
"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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margaritas
Mexican food
chimichangas
great value
desserts
spicy food
outdoor seating
gardens
dinner
meats
friendly staff
platanos
salsa
mango
good for special occasions
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Sarah PasquesiMay 5, 2013
Salmon 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, 2012
If 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, 2012
This is a great place for a date and the vegan offerings are awesome. There's a spicy vegan ice cream dessert, even.
John SoutherSeptember 22, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Margaritas, fajitas, enchiladas and steak tacos are all excellent.
Tyler FisherSeptember 2, 2014
Al Pastor Enchiladas are ridiculously good. Some of the best Mexican I've had in Chicago
Matt SkallerudNovember 3, 2010
Being 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!
Bobby KennedyJanuary 23, 2016
Cute place to dine in. Good food and great margaritas.
Linda FelterAugust 12, 2014
Make sure to order the appetizer guacamole and not the side order unless you want this tiny size.
Emily S.July 31, 2016
Good vegetarian options. Better than many Mexican restaurants in the area.
Dustin McQuaryOctober 31, 2011
Better than most anything I've had in Pilsen. As a native Texan, I'm a huge fan of their enchiladas.
Jeff MeadeMarch 17, 2011
I like this place! Nice combination of contemporary presentation and traditional flavor. Well done!
Rob YelvingtonJune 11, 2013
I loved the sweet component in the sauce for the enchiladas. I am a fan!
Marty ErwinMay 12, 2018
Been here 25+ times
I love the mole!!
Marty ErwinMay 12, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Try the Chimichanga chocolate desert
Joe DixAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
They have a beautiful outdoor patio during the summer.
Emily ZiderNovember 3, 2013
Amazing Mexican food & the waiters are kind of adorable.
Dev DugalJuly 23, 2012
Food 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, 2012
The 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.
Mary LohrmanMarch 25, 2014
Vegan and vegetarian options !
stephanie spositoDecember 27, 2010
outstanding service & food. try the vegetarian combo. great value. good margaritas.
Kevin DulinAugust 7, 2014
Enchiladas are pretty standard. The Ceviche starter was not very good and came out after the entrees. The margaritas are good though.
John MitchellSeptember 2, 2012
Great margaritas. They don't work with foursquare anymore, so no special...
Philip PowellOctober 22, 2010
OMG This Place Is So Fun, Friendly, And Fantastic. I Love The Food And The Service. Thank You.
matthew gilboyMay 27, 2013
Leave room for the vegan desserts
Nigel RoweJuly 11, 2010
Great garden patio out back. Also great pairings of fish and fruit entrees. Nice atmosphere.
Jackie QuintanaJuly 22, 2013
I 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!
BOLLOJanuary 2, 2012
Chicken enchiladas in chipotle cream sauce is ridiculously good.
Linda DohertyMarch 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Without a doubt the best Margaritas in Chicago.
Vithida SueblinvongOctober 28, 2010
Decent fish taco , come with delish spicy sauce. Ask for special drink of the day
Amy HenningJune 12, 2012
$4 Mojitos (half price) on Mondays!
Zackary PrinceApril 22, 2012
Ask for a premium margarita.
Sarah WornerJuly 9, 2011
Be sure to try the pomegranate margaritas!
ISC ChicagoFebruary 3, 2012
Friendly and helpful staff
Adam TwerskyJune 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Ask for the vegan menu
Richard BMarch 11, 2012
Vegan stuff was good but they did not honor the foursquare special, which was kind of disappointing.
Randall EierieMarch 22, 2014
Not 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. :(
Megan MoriartySeptember 6, 2010
Fantastic service and wonderful food!
Christina PerezApril 21, 2010
Must try the chimichangas. The dessert that is.
Luis FloresMay 5, 2013
Food was sub par at best out waiter seemed to be new in short I really wasn't impressed
Joseph PekalaMarch 29, 2015
Ugh, not good. And expensive.

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