My wife and I are regular and we live in the neighborhood. The restaurant serves high quality Mexican cuisine. I love pretty much everything, but my favorite are beef taco plate, burrito plate, and enchiladas.
My husband and I went here, the first time for me, yesterday and I was blown away. The pollo crema poblano enchiladas were to die for. The ceviche was fresh and everything has a great presentation... Not something you normally expect when going for Mexican fare. Our waiter was great and very helpful. Can't say enough about this hidden gem. New favorite so don't miss out!
I love El Nuevo Mexicano. It is an intimate restaurant, the wait staff is nice, and the food is excellent -- especially the mole. This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. Love this place!!
For me personally the best Mexican food in the city. The mole sauces are superb and so are the cocktails! This is always my first choice for Mexican food in Chicago!
Some of the best Mexican food I've ever eaten and the margaritas are incredible!!!
Amazing Mexican food! The wait staff was great and made wonderful suggestions for amazing dishes. Will definitely return!
Very enjoyable atmosphere and very good food. The service is what made all come together, thank you.
The pomegranate martini is one of the best martinis ever...the food was amazing and the staff were like family...handsome too!!
Wonderful endless mimosa brunch! Food was tasty and the ambience perfect! I'll be back!
Our staff had our Christmas lunch at El Nuevo Mexicano. An Afternoon Feast! We were treated like royalty by an wonderful staff, and the food was "sabrosisimo"! Can't wait to go back!
Mojitos were awesome, service was fantastic, and Mole I was told was without flour which is rare so since I have Gluten allergy I was able to have it. And their Mole was fantastic, not too sweet, not too spicy.
So hard to find good vegan mexican food. Took Mom there last night .. We had a
blast . Great service and food. Killer margaritas ..
One of my absolute favorite restaurants, it gets better every time I go. The service is outstanding, such a comfortable friendly atmosphere. The margaritas are yummy and kick my butt, and the food is fresh and delicious. I love the queso fundido, and the carnitas are outstanding with the chipotle sauce and always a side of the mole. Love this place!!!
Sally Lopez Branderhorst
+5
Authentic, generous servings, great service and the Best pomegranate Margarita I ever had!!
Mexican with class. Ceviche was delicious, service was excellent and the carnitas and asada was yummie! Bonus on the music.
Great service and delicious cuisine!! I will return!!
If you haven't had their Chicken Quesadillas, house Margaritas and Salmon Ceviche, then you are seriously missing out! Amazing everything. And we're quite picky when it comes to food and service!
Best chip to salsa ratio ever (seriously). You'd think this would be easy, but it's not. They must be geniuses. The food was good too.
Great food and margaritas!! Service is outstanding!!
This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. That's right. Chicago. The food is terrific, particularly the carne asada, and the drinks are excellent as well. Jorge and the rest of the waiters have always treated my wife and I with fantastic service that they make it impossible for us not to want to come up back at least every other week.
Had the opportunity to perform here on Cinco de Mayo! Saw dish after dish come out from the kitchen and stayed after the performance to eat! Awesome food and great service! Will definitely be back very soon!
My favorite restaurant! Love the food, the service & the margaritas!!
IllinoisRealtor SvetLanaCole (LanaCole)
+4
Nice place, good food, very good service!
Thank you.
4 starts because I was not crazy about salmon with peaches.
Not my thing I guess
As a vegan I haven’t had much luck with good Mexican food but El Nuevo Mexicano completely changed my mind. The margs we’re fantastic, salsa was fresh, and the vegan fajitas were amazing! The soy protein was seasoned so well and the veggies were plentiful. Guac, beans, rice; everything was phenomenal. So happy to know such yummy Mexican vegan options exist here! Great stuff
The service was great and quick seeing that it was pride weekend. The staff are friendly and knew the menu well enough to recommend great food! Delicious drinks I highly recommend the mojito and piña colada.
Wonderful atmosphere, great service (thanks Alfredo!), delicious food, don’t know what more you could ask for. Nice neighborhood spot!
Lovely Mexican restaurant with plentiful vegan options! I got the chicken chimichangas, chips and salsa, and the agave nectar margarita. Loved everything about my meal and highly recommend the chimichangas! Can’t wait to try more of the menu
Order the enchiladas veracruzana! The mole sauce is so rich and complex and the plantain filling is a perfect match, soaking up the sauce and adding a sweetness. Margarita was also delicious and the service was outstanding. The guacamole was the freshest I’ve ever had!
The service is friendly and fast. They have a quaint patio in the back cutely decorated. The patio is just big enough to safely social distance. The food is tasty: we tried the vegan fajitas and the vegan enchiladas. Both dishes were splendid. The margaritas are a perfect evening cap. All and all, a very recommendable spot!
Went for Cinco de Mayo at night. Our party of 2 was seated in 10 minutes. Restaurant maximizes seating, as the tables were a bit close and there are 2 sides. There was a live Mariachi band playing! Enchiladas and pomegranate margaritas were delicious. Although they were packed, speed of service was good. Will come back!
Judith GotYou OnCamera
+5
OMG the food and drinks were fantastic, fresh, and full-bodied. They have a variety of menu selections to meet the needs of the customers. The staff were knowledgeable and accommodating. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. The restrooms were clean and stocked. I highly recommend El Nuevo Mexicano.
I eat here way too much! So many vegan Mexican options, which is uncommon. The vegan burritos are my favorite, and the presentation is the best! The quinoa rice is so unique and still has the Mexican flavor to it. Love!
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