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El Nuevo Mexicano Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
2914 N Clark St(between Oakdale Ave & Surf St)
Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood: Lakeview
(773) 528-2131
- Nearest Transit:
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Wellington (Brown Line, Purple Line)
Diversey (Brown Line, Purple Line)
Belmont (Brown Line, Purple Line, Red Line)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11:30 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 11 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
241 reviews for El Nuevo Mexicano Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Their margaritas are always phenomenal as well."
(in 92 reviews)
"The chips and salsa were both very flavorful."
(in 40 reviews)
"2* Carnitas Chipotle con Mango y Platano."
(in 7 reviews)
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241 reviews in English
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Review from Lindsey A.
Chicago, IL
12/5/2011
My (vegan) friend and I had planned on overdosing on this place randomly one day, and to our surprise, they had an awesome four-course dinner paired with organic tequilas that night all for under $35/person. Service was a bit sluggish, but the food made up for the tiny lags...
I tried to tres sopes pequenos - three small sopes. One filled with beans and guac, one with mole poblana and platiains and one with vegan chorizo and potatoes in a verde salsa. MMmmMm.
Also had the vegan enchiladas and chile relleno de vegetables while mixing margaritas and tequila tastes between. We closed the night with a dessert chimichanga, which at this point, the button on my pants should have popped off and comically landed in someone's water across the restaurant.
This was taste-bud-tantalizing, fresh, on-spot Mexican food - and the bonus? It just so happened to be vegan. Will definitely be back here; with V friends or not. -
Review from Molly L.
Chicago, IL
2/9/2012 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
If you refer to my review a mere couple of weeks ago of another E. Lakeview Mexican joint that *cough* left much to be desired, you'll clearly see how discouraged I was...thinking I may never find the right place that has a balance of spice, flavor, CRUNCH, ambience and friendly/attentive service.
Insert El Nuveo. I'd hear from my hairdresser that El Nuveo was his go-to for amazing Mexican cuisine so, naturally I barely waited 24 hours before checking it out myself.
The setting is intimate and cozy. The waiter (seemingly all are male - not that I'm complaining :) ) were so friendly, attentive - but not overly so (...sometimes that's just as worse), and ripe and ready with suggestions.
Now on to the good stuff...the FOOD & DRINKS - Areba Areba!
I've gone back 2 more times since my first visit and I already have some favorites but I'm open to more menu exploration because I've been surprised and delighted with each new dish tried.
Here's the low down....
- Marg's: staple, awesome...get a pitcher you wont be disappointed ($8 glass/ $22 pitcher)
- Chips/Salsa: YUM! Chips are fresh and crunchy, salsa is authentic with just the right amount of kick - very tasty (FO FREE)
- Guac fan? Skip it, the chips/salsa that come with the meal are so good, that your just as well without it. I ordered the quac once and while it was good, it was missing a little...je ne sais quoi? ($8)
- Entre:
o Salmon Limon con Alcaparras y Jalapeno - translation, Pan grilled salmon simmered in a lime & jalapeno caper sauce. Comes with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. SO GOOD! The salmon was perfection and the sauce was so tasty...ugh my mouth is watering just thinking about it. ($14)
o Fajjitas de Camaron - translation, shrimp fajitas seasoned with garlic, simmered onions, green and red peppers and tomatoes.
My go-to. I've ordered this 2 out of the 3 times I've been here. The shrimp is delicious and so fresh. And they don't skimp on fajita fixings either - sour cream, quac, pico de gallo, rice and beans. Do it. ($17 for shrimp or steak, less for chicken)
Finally....my beau has gotten the following dish twice, he swears the pork is so tender that he dreams about it at least once a week.
o Carnitas Chipotle con Mango y Platano - translation, tender pork in a zesty chipotle sauce with mango and plantain bananas, pico de gallo, and Spanish rice. They serve this with tortillas as well (corn or flour). It has a good kick to it but you can get it toned down a notch. Savory pork + mango = WINNER. ($15)
Final tip...CHECK IN HERE WITH YELP, you'll get a free tequila shot!
Love, love, love. -
Review from Jim G.
Chicago, IL
1/30/2012
I can gush on about the many excellent vegan meals that I have had here, but the best review I can give is that I bring my meat eating clients here often and I have never gotten anything but rave reviews. I had a client call me from Houston the next day, after he got back home, and asked me for the name of the restaurant because he wanted to recommend it.
For a nice, cozy, relaxed environment combined with a great meal, vegan or not, this is it. ELM is my go-to for client dinner meetings. It never misses. -
Review from Raul b.
12/20/2011
Yet again I go into a pricey Mexican restaurant and run into disappointment.
My dining partner and I decided to go here after visiting the great zoo lights exhibit in Lincoln park. We got here around 8 pm and it was full but we only waited like five minutes or so to get a table. It was a Friday so it was not surprising they were at full capacity and it is a small place.
We sat down and got an order of guac to star off which was to me pricey at eight dollars but it was really good and fresh and large though it needed salt. I went ahead and ordered the carnitas plate with tortillas, avocado slices, rice and beans.
Let me start off with the basics. The rice and beans were just plain bland no flavor what so ever. I mean this is basic Mexican how can you mess this up? The carintas were just OK and I could tell they were basically re-fried up in a pan. They were not totally dry but some bits were. I will agree that the portions they give you are big and my dinner mates dish was very large. For dessert we shared their Flan which was just OK nothing special about it other than it did have some yummy fruit sauce on the side. The service was nice and they were very attentive despite how busy it was. Bottom line this place is over priced for the bland flood I experience and for not getting the basic fundamentals of Mexican food in my opinion.
My search continues. -
Review from Christine K.
Chicago, IL
2/6/2012
WTF, We were asked to leave!!!! We had a 6:00 reservation for 4 people, and were asked to leave because they needed our table at 7:30. Our 4 courses: appetizers, soup/salad, dinner and desert ranged from ok to very good. However, we were rushed to place our food order, dinner arrived while we were still eating our salads and then the final insult, the request to leave, with no apologies. Funny thing is, the restaurant wasn't even full, there were several empty tables. When you finally get that babysitter and want a nice night out, stay away from this place.
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Review from Lindsay Q.
Chicago, IL
1/25/2012
HOW DOES THIS PLACE STAY OPEN? IT'S THE WORST MEXICAN RESTAURANT !!
I have never in my entire life...have had such a terrible experience eating mexican food. I was completely disgusted with this place. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, IT'S NOT WORTH A PENNY!!
My experience:
-My margarita: had several different shades of green. It did not taste fresh and didn't taste good either. Isn't a margarita suppose to be a bright green and just one color too??
-Chips and salsa: Chips tasted like a bad bag of chips from jewel, that I had to return. Salsa was WORST though because it was VERY WATERY and just had big chunks of tomatoes. It absolutely DID NOT TASTE LIKE SALSA. IT WAS JUST WATER WITH TOMATOES...VERY GROSS.
-Entree:Chicken enchiladas- I was presented with probably two handfuls of cheese on the chicken enchiladas. I was shocked how bad my experience here was going.
I removed the cheese and by the way, it was so easy to remove the cheese with my fork, because the cheese was stuck all together(disgusting.) Now, I know why they put so much cheese, probably to hide the fact that their food is not fresh.
Enchiladas had MANY UNEVEN spots of what it seemed and tasted like the salsa, I was served with the chips. The chicken tasted bland and was okay, but overall, my entree was NOTHING SPECIAL.
The rice was bland, beans...well tasted like beans.
This restaurant seems to serve:
- PRE-WEEKLY MADE FOOD
-Mexican food??? They don't know how to make mexican food.
-They don't care about freshness, and they probably don't throw away food that has been sitting and waiting to be microwaved for days at all, because they care more about making money. My entree came out 5 minutes after I ordered it. 5 MINUTES? Are you serious? I know they did not make it from scratch in 5 minutes. AGAIN, NOT FRESH...
This place is disgusting, expensive and people deserve to know the truth. Don't waste your money.
This gross restaurant DOESN'T DESERVE such high reviews, this is NO 5,4,3,2, not even a 1 STAR restaurant.
WORST OF THE WORST. -
Review from Jennifer R.
Chicago, IL
12/5/2011
Aaaaaay! I was ecstatic when I learned that Mercy for Animals and El Nuevo Mexicano partnered up and created a vegan menu. VEGAN MEXICAN FOOD!!!! Crazy, I know!
For appetizers I always get the Botana Combinada. It comes with 2 flautas cut in half (4 in total) stuffed with Upton's chorizo, potatoes and carrots. It also comes with guacamole (which needs a little lime to make it pop) and chipotle tomatillo salsa (delicious). Except for the guacamole needing a little more seasoning, this appetizer is amazing.
Since introducing the vegan menu, some of the entrees have changed and/or been eliminated. They've also integrated the vegan menu with their regular menu. I had the Enchiladas or Flautas (I can't remember exactly) in Salsa Bandera (salsa roja [red] and salsa verde [green] with Daiya cheeze in the middle...like the Mexican flag, which is no longer on the menu) and was extremely surprised that it was actually spicy. It was quite good. But, by far, my favorite dish is the Chimichangas.
I've had their 2 vegan desserts, which I wasn't thrilled about. They each lacked something. The platanos maduros con nieve were too hard. They needed to be a slightly more ripe. However, the nieve and the sauce from the platanos were delicious. The flautas de camote were okay, but I'm not biggest sweet potato fan. The chipotle salsa that came with it truly gave it a kick and made me choke a few times (hate to admit it but it's true).
Overall, good vegan food. Plus some of the waiters and busboys are real cool to talk to. Oh, another thing, they sell XX. Double yum! -
Review from Karina C.
Chicago, IL
11/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Their chicken enchiladas with chipotle sauce are the best. They're super hot and make my nose run, but it's worth it! Wash it down with their super coconuty piña colada and you have the best Mexican meal.
The all-male wait staff is really friendly and we never have to wait for a seat, even with a large party (though I do recommend making reservations if you plan on going for a late dinner).
A little more expensive than what I'm used to, but the piña colada itself is worth the trip. They also have a little bar on the side if you just want to grab a drink before heading out. -
Review from Kara D.
Chicago, IL
11/12/2011
I had a wonderful time at this restaurant tonight. It was my first visit, and based on that visit I will be back.
First: Their salsa is delicious; it's not only flavorful, but is decently spicy.
Second: The service was excellent. It was on time and just attentive enough to keep everything moving and questions answered, but no "hovering".
Third: The margaritas are decently sized and pretty (but not too) strong, which is a tasteful experience after so many places that only serve small weak margaritas or gigantic ones that leave you senseless.
Fourth: The food was properly cooked, generous in portion, and very flavorful. No complaints whatsoever.
I reserve 5 stars for places that simply astound me (which has happened several times while I've lived in Chicago!), but 4 stars means you should DEFinitely check this place out! You won't be disappointed.
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Review from Mikael N.
Arlington Heights, IL
1/31/2012
A lovely little restaurant and their vegan options are totally awesome. Would definitely recommend this for anything from a first date to a special anniversary.
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Review from Roxanne O.
Lyndhurst, OH
10/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Uh...excuse me...I'm not from around here...you mean you're a Mexican restaurant with vegan options?
I come from a town where I still have to ask about lard being used in Mexican food, so I was completely ecstatic to see vegetarian options on the menu. I'd been brought there by a "native" (of Chicago - not Mexico) who knew I like Mexican food. I was really blown away by everything. (including the lunch prices - hey-o!)
We started off with guac and some skinny margaritas. I drink skinny margaritas everywhere I go, and they tend to be a little weak. But not here! I could have had an entire pitcher but thankfully stuck to one. I might have slept my way home on the train otherwise.
For my meal, I had one of the vegan options - enchiladas, I believe. They were incredible! I think they would have been meat eater approved, too.
This restaurant is a cool place to check out if you're vegetarian or vegan and in the Chicago area! -
Review from Michael K.
Schaumburg, IL
1/30/2012
This one of my favorite places to get vegan Mexican food!
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Review from Lesley H.
Chicago, IL
10/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's upscale Mexican food, so not the place to come for a quick and cheap taqueria fare. However, the food is really good. Delicious.
Of all the times I've been I once had poor service. But that's truly one out of several.
It's delicious. GO! -
Review from Julia C.
10/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of my favorite Mexican places in Lakeview!
I've never had a problem getting a table, food has always been delicious, and the margaritas are strong enough and tasty!
They also have quite a few vegetarian options- something I'm always psyched to see. -
Review from Kaitlin M.
Chicago, IL
9/30/2011
Amazing! A friend and I had a random craving for Mexican and someone recommended we check this place out.
I was so excited to sit and read that they had vegan dishes!!! Yeah! And... There vegan enchiladas were amazing! The Uptown chorizo was perfectly paired with salsa verde and veggies! I can't wait to go back and try another vegan dish!
My friend ordered there chicken chimichangas and loved them. There were three medium sized burritos crispy and flavorful.
On top of it we both loved there homemade salsa and chips! The perfect snack to hold us over till our meals.
Go enjoy..try Thursdays for their margarita pitcher special! See you there! -
Review from Ramya P.
9/23/2011
Amazing!
Cute decor, great service, plenty of veggie options while all of them being delicious. Our party tried the enchilada, flauta, fajita and the chimichanga platter. No complaints whatsoever. We asked for the quinoa instead of the rice and it was made so perfectly. Can't wait to go back :) -
Review from Colleen K.
Chicago, IL
10/10/2011
Fantastic neighborhood Mexican place with several vegan options.
My dining partner and I each had 2 margaritas, an entree and we split a dessert - all came to around $90 including tip. So, maybe a little pricey for an average night out for us but we definitely didn't hold back. Vegan dessert at a mexican restaurant?? How could we not indulge! We tried the following:
- classic and golden cadillac margaritas: both fantastic
- vegan enchiladas: salsa verde, vegan chorizo, Daiya cheese, mexican quinoa...yum.
- vegan chimichangas: crispy dough filled with plantains, chorizo, peach salsa...delicious.
- vegan coconut ice cream with fried plantains...wow.
The ambience was cozy and inviting. We sat inside but there appeared to be a great little patio out back. Despite the small size it looked like a good place to bring a a small group to as well.Listed in: Best Chicago Vegan-Friendly…
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Review from Laura C.
Milwaukee, WI
9/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Excellent mexican vegetarian and vegan food!
The staff was outstanding and very friendly!
Ambiance was great too!
Adding this restaurant to our "must have" when we visit Chicago again! -
Review from Matt D.
Chicago, IL
9/4/2011
Absolutely worth a try! The outdoor garden is a nice touch, and most importantly, the food is fresh and delicious.
I had 3 chicken burritos and the botanas with guacamole.
Pros:
+Stellar chicken burritos, guacamole, and botanas
+Good rice
Cons:
-Loud party or bar next door
-Beans were just ok
-They will not split a check (but they will let you divide it up among yourselves before the run the cards)
Overall, it is a nice chill place for very good mexican dishes. -
Review from Kenny T.
Chicago, IL
10/5/2011
The vegan food here rocks! Delicious vegan mock meats, vegan cheese, plus fresh fruits, veggies and grains.
Plus, it has a nice atmosphere and staff. -
Review from swati b.
Chicago, IL
6/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wait..Authentic Mexican...with VEGAN options!? WOOHOO!
Went on a Tuesday night at 9pm..still had a pretty decent crowd..(place closes at 10pm). Had a lime margarita...yummmy....the mojito was really refreshing as well.
My friend had the Vegan Enchilada entree and i had something called the Pegacho...which was absolutely fantastic..perfect amount of spicy..good texture...
The guacamole was damn good too...
Plates average to about 12 each which isn't terrible.
Service is outstanding.
I definitely am coming back. They have a patio too which I wanna check out this summer (if summer ever decides to show up!) -
Review from B L.
Burbank, IL
8/17/2011
This was one of my go-to places when I wanted a sit-down dinner at a nice place when I lived in this area.
It's hard to find good Mexican food of this caliber. Most times you just suck it up when they bring out the fake-cheese nachos and old ass guacamole. Not here.
This place has EXCELLENT drinks (most especially the margaritas), as well as very tasty chips and salsa. My favorite here has always been the steak but the tacos and quesadillas are also delicious.
The service is always good and the waitstaff is always nice and friendly.
Patronize these guys! Get on their mailing list too when you go, they always send me stuff letting me know when they have cool special events. -
Review from Vanessa H.
Chicago, IL
7/1/2011
Went on a Friday afternoon and the place was empty. So we got dibs on the window seat with the beautiful mexican-style seats.
Chips and salsa to start you off are brought to the white linen table. Note, salsa not spicy at all, kinda disappointing.
Ordered Pomegranet Margarita .... very nice and LARGE!
Vegan options galore!
I'm not a vegan, but I do venture into their menu since I don't eat meat or poultry. This place has at least 6 delish vegan entrees. I had the Flautas with veges, papas and soyrizo. Amazing dish! Nice crunch, good flavor, and the salsa the flautas layed on was nice and spicy. Like no flauta I've had before. My amiga ordered vegan Chiles Rellenos which she also raved about.
I am definately recomending this place to vegans and people who like to venture into the animal friendly menu :D -
Review from Roberto M.
Chicago, IL
7/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Surprisingly impressed!
I did not expect to find authentic Mexican food in this neighborhood but each dish was full of flavor, spice and perfectly plated and presented.
Strongly recommended. -
Review from Yien L.
Chicago, IL
11/9/2011 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
I have now come to this place twice and both experiences were definitely positive. I found the food very unique and flavorful even as a veteran of multiple mexican restaurants around chicago (with the obligatory post meal coma). I ordered the carnitas that was in a chile sauce which was extremely hearty. Pork was cooked perfectly tender. The second time, I had the skirt steak which was also done well with a savory chimicurri sauce over top. Margaritas here are top notch as well with a wide assortment of different flavors. If you're a lover of mexican food with a modern twist and craving a place that's well priced, this place will feel like home. Also, if you're like me and enjoy walking out of dinner with a full belly and a good strong buzz, you will also feel right at home.
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Review from Renee K.
Chicago, IL
6/28/2011
I love that this has become my neighborhood restaurant. It's just a few blocks away from home and we come as often as about once a week.
Don't let the initial view of the dining room scare you. There is additional seating in the back with a brand new (and larger) covered patio. The decor is fun and classy (and authentic!!!)
The house margaritas are to die for! We usually get the house carafe; the fact that our classes AND carafe come full, screams value and quality all in one.
I am not a vegan, but I love that the new options for my vegan family and friends. The menu changes seasonally, and I am sure we have had each item off all the menus. We usually start with the guacamole and usually can't get enough of it!!!
I do not think you are going to get a better piece of cooked fish anywhere in the neighborhood. All salmon dishes are cooked to perfection, the tilapia is moist and tasty and the shrimp dishes taste like heaven, smooth, flavorful and delicious! The fish tacos are my favorite!!!
We bring our at times rowdy 2 1/2 year old, and he becomes a gem inside. There are options for him that don't include fries, and we love that!!
Desserts taste authentic and are just the right size to either share or feel glutenous on your own!
What really makes this place shine is the staff. David and Jorge are our servers of choice and are OUTSTANDING, but we get the same service each and every time we are there. The perfect balance of fantastic food and service, something that doesn't usually come together in the big city.
Thank you, El Nuevo, for being so AMAZING! -
Review from A S.
Chicago, IL
11/7/2011
Loved my shrimp tacos! My boyfriend is vegan so this was a great choice for us with all the vegan options. We didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar which was perfect. Fabulous service, amazingly fresh food and a great neighborhood atmosphere. The food rivals that of Mixteco which gets raves all the time. I wouldn't change a thing.
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Review from David M.
Chicago, IL
11/20/2011
A split decision....my enchiladas were excellent; each had three separate toppings and flavors...very well done. The wife's shrimp fajitas were just so so....pretty sure the shrimp were pre-cooked / frozen...quite rubbery and not so tasty... the usual beer and wine selection....not great; not bad....
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Review from Nina C.
Minneapolis, MN
7/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Bottom line: TRY IT - great food and fun for groups
Pros:
- Relaxed ambiance; great for group of friends to catch up
- Margarita pitchers
- Very generous servings, plenty to share
- Great mole sauce
Cons:
- Need to make reservation. Very long waits if you're just walking in on weekend
Must try:
- Chicken with mole sauce -
Review from Elizabeth E.
Chicago, IL
6/10/2011
I know nothing about authenticity when it comes to Mexico food.... so take this for what it is worth: it is really good.
The prices are reasonable, the drinks are fabulous and the food is so good (shrimp tacos, salmon with peaches...)
Somewhere on yelp it described the place as touristy, when made me sad. Though I have a hard time believing it actually attracts a lot of tourists there is something about the decor and patrons that gives off that vibe. -
Review from Mike K.
Chicago, IL
4/30/2011
No matter how off any particular Yelp reviews might be, Yelpers tend to get the aggregate star rating right. I do think, in the case of El Nuevo Mexicano, that Yelpers have gotten it a bit wrong, possibly because Yelp is heavily Lakeview-centric and holds a bias for the local boy who's apparently been around for some time. I suppose if El Nuevo were my local Mexican joint, I might feel that it's four or five stars as well. I only found it to be okay.
All we ever seem to eat is tacos, burgers, pasta or pizza. Opposites and simple palates attract. So I furiously searched The Yelp for an establishment specializing in either sushi or one of these areas. The three options I came up with on this date were two joints over on Sedgewick and El Nuevo. El Nuevo ultimately won. Tacos. Again. Mang. Duh.
El Nuevo is a rather cozy joint. It's small, and the tables are rather close. They're Hashbrowns close. We were lucky enough to score the centerpiece table up front on stage under the spotlight with relative privacy - the booth.
Free chips and salsa? Yes, please.
Three-taco dinner? Sure. Is it worth $12? I'm not sure about that one. I can get tacos for $3 at Taco Joint or for a buck and change at Traspasada.
Margarita? No. Nine bucks for a margarita at a hole-in-the-wall taco joint is overpriced in my book. This isn't River North, and I'm not a tourist.
Five dollar Victoria? I signed up.
Service? Very good, if that particular thing matters to you.
I think the tacos at El Nuevo are okay. I'd probably learn to love them more if I were a Lakeview Yelper holding the Lakeview bias. I think Taco Joint had at least one better taco (the chicken) as well as a cheaper margarita, so I can't possibly rate El Nuevo higher than Taco Joint.
Yelpers are overrating this one a bit. It's three stars. -
Review from Erika C.
Chicago, IL
11/22/2011
I ate at El Nuevo Mexicano for the first time this weekend. I was looking forward to it because of the great yelp reviews. Unfortunately, there is very little to rave about. This place is average at best. Their canned refried beans are horrible. The corn tortillas are barely edible. I ordered the combination fajitas - a very basic dish and it was just okay. My partner had the tilapia special. When I asked him what he thought about his meal, he shrugged his shoulders and tilted his head. I've definitely had better, more authentic Mexican food at lower price points. Good place to go out with friends since it is fairly loud and festive if you are okay with mediocre Mexican food.
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Review from Emily F.
Chicago, IL
10/24/2011
Delicious. Just delicious.
I love everything about this restaurant. One of the best in the neighborhood.
Do yourself a favor and go as soon as possible. -
Review from Kathryn W.
Chicago, IL
5/4/2011
I went here for my birthday this year and I was impressed. I want an easy place for my family and friends to enjoy a laid back dinner. El nuevo Mexicano succeeded.
I called ahead and they had a table for 8 ready and waiting. The food and drinks were good and everything came out promptly.
The only 2 complaints I had was that we were sat at a long table so it was hard to hear everyone at the table. And the nachos were really small and soggy. (I never drive here but i can see how parking would be a problem)
Otherwise I got to wear a sobrano and drink margs! pretty good meal in my eyes. It was also a nice touch that they let use bring in our own birthday cake. -
Review from Shradha A.
Chicago, IL
5/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Love love love the fact that their refried beans are vegetarian and yummy!!
My girlfriend & I both really enjoyed our meal. To be honest, Mexican food has one of the high thresholds for me to actually enjoy it because it's not a cuisine I'm a big fan of - so for me to say this play was good, means something.
Their tostadas were good as were there guacamole burritos and because they serve 3 mini burritos, they are so much more manageable too.
Salsa with the chips was also pretty good!Listed in: Comida Mexicana/ Sudamerica
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Review from Peggy S.
Chicago, IL
4/25/2011
Went here with some coworkers and enjoyed some really good mexican food.
I'm teetering on four stars, but I round down in that case.
Pros:
- a vegan quesadilla which was VERY yummy (plaintains, mangos, peppers, vegan cheese and vegan chorizo!) totally impressed
- great chips for the salsa
- delicious guacamole
- good service
- good prices
Cons:
- parking is a nightmare
- the salsa was a little bland
- the quesadilla was a bit greesy
I would definitely come back here and my coworkers really loved their food and margaritas. -
Review from Racquel D.
Chicago, IL
9/30/2011
Finally, a delicious Mexican restaurant! I've only been here twice, and it was delicious both times. I've only ordered their carnitas and it was really good. They have awesome salsa, too. This place is in a great neighborhood, too. This is definitely a place to hit up!
Listed in: Best Mexican and Tex-Mex Food
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Review from stephanie c.
Chicago, IL
12/11/2011
Great quesadillas, great guacamole, great chicken tacos. Skip the fajitas- more expensive and not as good as the rest.
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Review from Lou R.
Highland, IN
10/7/2011
Some of the best Mexican food I've had. Way more than beans and rice, and a warm, friendly atmosphere located in a great location. I don't mind the drive from Indiana to get to this gem of a restaurant. I have been 4 times with groups ranging from 4 to 8, with and without children. Can't wait to go back.
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Review from Stacey T.
Chicago, IL
10/6/2011
Went there with 2 other friends on a Thursday night around 9pm. Got a table right away. Ordered a pitcher of Agave Nectar Margaritas- very light and smooth but still strong. Salsa and chips were good- salsa has a kick- which is a must. Had 3 dishes and shared them. They were all good but the standout was the enchiladas with creamy chipotle sauce. It was delicious. Have lots of vegan and vegetarian dishes which is different from most of the mexican restaurants I've been to. Service was excellent- attentive and speedy. Will definitely be back as there were lots of other dishes I would like to try.
