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El Nuevo Mexicano, Chicago, IL

El Nuevo Mexicano

4.7 (223)
$30 and under
Mexican
2914 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

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El Nuevo Mexicano

4.7
$30 and under
Mexican
Lakeview / East Lakeview

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
El Nuevo Mexicano has served exceptional Mexican cuisine in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood since 1983. Located at 2914 N. Clark, El Nuevo Mexicano Restaurant is a second generation, family-owned restaurant proud of its Mexican heritage. Identified as a 'neighborhood spot', El Nuevo welcomes you to try out the cozy atmosphere and delicious food! We offer traditional and urban Mexican dishes as well as a variety of vegan options.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Chile Pepper Club is located next to the patio area and accommodates 20-25 persons. During the summer, french doors open out to a spacious patio and garden area.Full menu offerings, however a custom menu is available with special entrees or buffet style set-up.
  • Area
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Cross Street
    Oakdale
  • Parking Details
    Free parking is available in front of restaurant. Otherwise street parking is available.
  • Public transport
    CTA Bus - #22 Clark, Wellington, Oakdale or Surf StopsCTA Brown Line Train - Diversey or Wellington stops
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Gracias, Vino y Amistad: Wine Dinner

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    18 Nov 2026 only
    18:00
    Celebrate friendship, gratitude, and great wine at El Nuevo Mexicano! Join us for Gracias, Vino y Amistad, a special Friendsgiving Wine Dinner in collaboration with Ellas Wines. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a five-wine pairing experience, including one welcome wine, two white wines, and two red wines. Gather around the table for an evening of wonderful flavors, thoughtfully selected wines, and good company. Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Price: $150 per person Advance payment is required to secure your reservation. All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Space is limited. We look forward to celebrating with you!
    Gracias, Vino y Amistad: Wine Dinner photo

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    @elnuevomexicano is the popular local Mexican spot in Lakeview. We started off with a round of margs because how could we not! Our favorite dish to get at Mexican restaraunts is always fajitas so we split a plate of their carne asada with a mix of corn & flour tortillas. 7.3/10 . #chicagofood #chicity #chicityfoodie #chicago #eaterchicago #foodie #Chicagoeats #chicagofoodie #eat #chicagorestaurants #chicagofoodscene #thefoodieinitiative #teamhappyfoodies #yummytown #eatnorthamerica #chicago #chicagofood

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at El Nuevo Mexicano.

4.7

4.7
(223)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mexican

  • Chicago

    Best Value

  • Chicago

    Good for groups

  • Chicago

    Mexican

223 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, awesome service, and they helped us have a great birthday celebration!

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  2. Elizabeth Gold

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this Restaraunt! They make dinner so much fun!

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  3. esteban Gold

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious mexican plates, highly recommended place.

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  4. Sam

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and food is great. Good times with good buddies.

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  5. Susan Gold

    Chicago / Illinois248 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy food large menu something for everyone Great service Happy repeat diners

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  6. Debra Gold

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone is so friendly and the service was very good.

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  7. Nick

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 April 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food superb choices on the menu. Dey authentic. Flavorful. This is the real deal. Only thing we found a little wanting was the portion sizes. It was really small and left us hungry even after eating chips and salsa on the side.

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  8. Reece

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 February 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great just took a long time, but our server gave us a free dessert, however that also took like 20 min

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  9. veggiewheels Gold

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 May 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I'm of Mexican descent, and the food here was very authentic. I had the enchilada with green sauce, and it tasted home-made. My cousin had the red enchiladas, and she felt the same. I had a mango margarita, and it was delicious, but could have been a little stronger.

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  10. Annie

    Chicago / Illinois127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the tacos al pastor with pineapple and the chicken flautas. Both were excellent. We love the Thursday night margarita pitcher special. The food is freshly prepared, the sauces are all excellent and the service absolutely spot on.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Chile Pepper Club is located next to the patio area and accommodates 20-25 persons. During the summer, french doors open out to a spacious patio and garden area.Full menu offerings, however a custom menu is available with special entrees or buffet style set-up.
  • Area
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Cross Street
    Oakdale
  • Parking Details
    Free parking is available in front of restaurant. Otherwise street parking is available.
  • Public transport
    CTA Bus - #22 Clark, Wellington, Oakdale or Surf StopsCTA Brown Line Train - Diversey or Wellington stops
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

FAQs

Yes, El Nuevo Mexicano's cozy dining room and attentive service make it a lovely choice for a special evening, with several guests reporting memorable anniversary dinners.

Yes, El Nuevo Mexicano is family-friendly: guests have celebrated there with their daughters and staff even brought flans with candles, reflecting a warm neighborhood vibe.

Yes, the drinks list includes house margaritas, imported beers and house wines, and guests also praise cocktails such as the michelada and mezcal margarita.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

If you’re after happy hour, Monday through Thursday is a great pick; many guests also recommend coming for dinner any evening to enjoy the classic El Nuevo Mexicano experience.

Yes, El Nuevo Mexicano features a dedicated Vegano/Vegan section with items like Tacos Veganos, Enchiladas Veganos, Fajitas Veganos and Chiles Veganos, and the Bottomless Brunch even lists Enchiladas Veganos (GF).

Guests often describe portions as generous, reviewers call the tortilla soup a very large serving and note generous catering platters.

Dinner is the best time to visit El Nuevo Mexicano, guests explicitly recommend coming for dinner, and if you want a lively/value window try their Mon–Thu happy hour around 4–6 pm.

Yes, El Nuevo Mexicano runs a Bottomless Brunch Experience (menued entrées with drinks from the bar) and guests report a happy hour Monday–Thursday from 4–6 pm.

The mole, especially the chicken enchiladas with mole poblano, is a standout at El Nuevo Mexicano, praised repeatedly by guests and offered as a mole poblano option on the enchilada menu.

Yes, El Nuevo Mexicano has a back patio/outdoor dining area that guests enjoy for a roomier, pleasant meal with margaritas.

El Nuevo Mexicano fills up for special events and busy occasions, guests report it being “pretty full” with longer waits on celebrations like Cinco de Mayo, while Sunday brunches tend to be less impressive and the back dining room can be a calmer option.

El Nuevo Mexicano feels cozy and welcoming with a charming, neighborhood vibe and musical touches; the front dining room can be lively or noisy, while the back room offers a quieter dining option.

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El Nuevo Mexicano

4.7
$30 and under
Mexican
Lakeview / East Lakeview

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
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