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El Nuevo Mexicano

El Nuevo Mexicano

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
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    John S.
    "Margaritas, fajitas, enchiladas and steak tacos are all excellent."(9 Tips)
    Rob Yelvington
    "I loved the sweet component in the sauce for the enchiladas."(6 Tips)
    Marty E.
    "Try the Chimichanga chocolate desert"(2 Tips)
    Beth B.
    "vegan offerings"(6 Tips)
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  • Sarah P.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • Beth B.
    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.
  • Ashley T.
    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.
  • Tyler F.heart icon on user image
    Tyler FisherSeptember 2, 2014
    Al Pastor Enchiladas are ridiculously good. Some of the best Mexican I've had in Chicago
  • Linda F.heart icon on user image
    Linda FelterAugust 12, 2014
    Make sure to order the appetizer guacamole and not the side order unless you want this tiny size.
  • Matt S.
    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!
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SoutherSeptember 22, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Margaritas, fajitas, enchiladas and steak tacos are all excellent.
  • Rob Yelvington
    Rob YelvingtonJune 11, 2013
    I loved the sweet component in the sauce for the enchiladas. I am a fan!
  • José R.
    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.
  • Dustin M.
    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.
  • Emily S.heart icon on user image
    Emily S.July 31, 2016
    Good vegetarian options. Better than many Mexican restaurants in the area.
  • Bobby K.heart icon on user image
    Bobby KennedyJanuary 23, 2016
    Cute place to dine in. Good food and great margaritas.
  • Joe D.heart icon on user image
    Joe DixAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    They have a beautiful outdoor patio during the summer.
  • Jeff M.
    Jeff MeadeMarch 17, 2011
    I like this place! Nice combination of contemporary presentation and traditional flavor. Well done!
  • Marty E.heart icon on user image
    Marty ErwinMay 12, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Chimichanga chocolate desert
  • John M.
    John MitchellSeptember 2, 2012
    Great margaritas. They don't work with foursquare anymore, so no special...
  • Marty E.heart icon on user image
    Marty ErwinMay 12, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    I love the mole!!
  • Kevin D.
    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.
  • Nigel R.
    Nigel RoweJuly 11, 2010
    Great garden patio out back. Also great pairings of fish and fruit entrees. Nice atmosphere.
  • stephanie s.
    stephanie spositoDecember 27, 2010
    outstanding service & food. try the vegetarian combo. great value. good margaritas.
  • Vithida S.
    Vithida SueblinvongOctober 28, 2010
    Decent fish taco , come with delish spicy sauce. Ask for special drink of the day
  • Jackie Q.
    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!
  • Emily Z.
    Emily ZiderNovember 3, 2013
    Amazing Mexican food & the waiters are kind of adorable.
  • matthew g.heart icon on user image
    matthew gilboyMay 27, 2013
    Leave room for the vegan desserts
  • Mary L.heart icon on user image
    Mary LohrmanMarch 25, 2014
    Vegan and vegetarian options !
  • Philip P.
    Philip PowellOctober 22, 2010
    OMG This Place Is So Fun, Friendly, And Fantastic. I Love The Food And The Service. Thank You.
  • BOLLO
    BOLLOJanuary 2, 2012
    Chicken enchiladas in chipotle cream sauce is ridiculously good.
  • Amy H.
    Amy HenningJune 12, 2012
    $4 Mojitos (half price) on Mondays!
  • Linda D.heart icon on user image
    Linda DohertyMarch 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Without a doubt the best Margaritas in Chicago.
  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WornerJuly 9, 2011
    Be sure to try the pomegranate margaritas!
  • Adam T.
    Adam TwerskyJune 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the vegan menu
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoFebruary 3, 2012
    Friendly and helpful staff
  • Christina P.
    Christina PerezApril 21, 2010
    Must try the chimichangas. The dessert that is.
  • Luis F.
    Luis FloresMay 5, 2013
    Food was sub par at best out waiter seemed to be new in short I really wasn't impressed
  • Zackary P.
    Zackary PrinceApril 22, 2012
    Ask for a premium margarita.
  • Randall E.heart icon on user image
    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. :(
  • Richard B.
    Richard BMarch 11, 2012
    Vegan stuff was good but they did not honor the foursquare special, which was kind of disappointing.
  • Megan M.
    Megan MoriartySeptember 6, 2010
    Fantastic service and wonderful food!
  • Dev D.
    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!
  • Joseph P.
    Joseph PekalaMarch 29, 2015
    Ugh, not good. And expensive.
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