Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Park, looking for a nearby lunch spot, found El Nuevo Mexicano. Decor was unique, service was great, margaritas spot on, and the cuisine was well presented and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samir Katta
Came here since Tuk Tuk Thai down the street was packed. What a great decision. Originally wanted the enchiladas mole poblano but our waiter advocated for the carnitas chipotle. Not really knowing what to expect, my expectations were more than met. The pork was so tender and juicy. Didn’t really taste the plantain but the mango and plantain pico provided just enough sweetness to complement the chipotle sauce which had the perfect level of spice. Finally, the flour tortillas weren’t anything special but a great vessel to consume the dish and soak up the sauce. Decided to get something different and it paid off as this is the best Mexican food I have had in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony Perez
Delicious shrimp tacos!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shevonn Damper
Just got drinks at the bar. Friendly staff and a good selection of tequila. Definitely come back and try the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Adam
Small place off Clark St.. Nice food, good happy hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Doge Tickets
The al pastor with pineapple tacos were fantastic. Very juicy and flavorful. If I lived in Chicago I would definitely come back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Davis
My favorite restaurant in Chicago! Have been coming to ENM for, literally, decades! Amazing food and drinks in a safe and comfortable environment with really friendly service. You need to try ENM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian, Enchiladas
Megan Lied
Been here twice now, only returned the second time because I didn't realize it was this place or I would've recommended we find somewhere else to eat. The food is so bland! Veggie options are especially disappointing. It's remarkably bad considering the prices, so I definitely recommend eating elsewhere. If you're just coming for drinks, it's fine - cute, too loud, typical city experience.
Vegetarian options: Just not tasty. Boiled and under-seasoned vegetables. Even desserts aren't very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Victoria Korol
Absolutely wonderful experience as always. We have been going there for years. Solid Mexican food and good service. Check out their patio in the back.
Dietary restrictions: Knowledge staff in regards to gluten intolerance. Great vegetarian and pescatarian choices are available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicolas Sarrasin Beauregard
This restaurant offers a great dining experience with ample seating and a nice outside section in the back. They have several vegan options; I tried the vegan enchiladas, which were were some of the best I’ve had. My friends enjoyed the al pastor tacos. The free tortilla chips with salsa were fresh and tasty. We ordered palomas and margaritas, and the drinks were well balanced. The service was friendly from start to finish. It's a solid choice if you're looking for good Tex-Mex restaurant
Awesome service, super accommodating, delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keith Lannon
The carnitas de puerco were amazing! Will definitely come back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chicago Bae Reviews
My friend and I got to give El Nuevo Mexicano a shot and I will say we both highly enjoyed the experience. I will say the carne asada taco dinner was legit and the vegan option was also very good! The service was great as well as the waiter checked in often to make sure we were enjoying our experience. Definitely will have to come back and try more menu items!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Cassandra Ryder
Had a wonderful dinner here with a large group (11 people) for my sister's bachelorette. Great options for the dietary restrictions of our group (vegetarian, vegan, GF), and delicious food and drinks! The patio is so cute, and the staff were all very nice. Can't wait to return!
Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Park, looking for a nearby lunch spot, found El Nuevo Mexicano. Decor was unique, service was great, margaritas spot on, and the cuisine was well presented and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here since Tuk Tuk Thai down the street was packed. What a great decision. Originally wanted the enchiladas mole poblano but our waiter advocated for the carnitas chipotle. Not really knowing what to expect, my expectations were more than met. The pork was so tender and juicy. Didn’t really taste the plantain but the mango and plantain pico provided just enough sweetness to complement the chipotle sauce which had the perfect level of spice. Finally, the flour tortillas weren’t anything special but a great vessel to consume the dish and soak up the sauce. Decided to get something different and it paid off as this is the best Mexican food I have had in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious shrimp tacos!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just got drinks at the bar. Friendly staff and a good selection of tequila. Definitely come back and try the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Small place off Clark St.. Nice food, good happy hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The al pastor with pineapple tacos were fantastic. Very juicy and flavorful. If I lived in Chicago I would definitely come back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite restaurant in Chicago! Have been coming to ENM for, literally, decades! Amazing food and drinks in a safe and comfortable environment with really friendly service. You need to try ENM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian, Enchiladas
Been here twice now, only returned the second time because I didn't realize it was this place or I would've recommended we find somewhere else to eat. The food is so bland! Veggie options are especially disappointing. It's remarkably bad considering the prices, so I definitely recommend eating elsewhere. If you're just coming for drinks, it's fine - cute, too loud, typical city experience.
Vegetarian options: Just not tasty. Boiled and under-seasoned vegetables. Even desserts aren't very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Absolutely wonderful experience as always. We have been going there for years. Solid Mexican food and good service. Check out their patio in the back.
Dietary restrictions: Knowledge staff in regards to gluten intolerance. Great vegetarian and pescatarian choices are available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant offers a great dining experience with ample seating and a nice outside section in the back. They have several vegan options; I tried the vegan enchiladas, which were were some of the best I’ve had. My friends enjoyed the al pastor tacos. The free tortilla chips with salsa were fresh and tasty. We ordered palomas and margaritas, and the drinks were well balanced. The service was friendly from start to finish. It's a solid choice if you're looking for good Tex-Mex restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome service, super accommodating, delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The carnitas de puerco were amazing! Will definitely come back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friend and I got to give El Nuevo Mexicano a shot and I will say we both highly enjoyed the experience. I will say the carne asada taco dinner was legit and the vegan option was also very good! The service was great as well as the waiter checked in often to make sure we were enjoying our experience. Definitely will have to come back and try more menu items!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Had a wonderful dinner here with a large group (11 people) for my sister's bachelorette. Great options for the dietary restrictions of our group (vegetarian, vegan, GF), and delicious food and drinks! The patio is so cute, and the staff were all very nice. Can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YUmm!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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