El Nuevo Mexicano
4.6
- 2914 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-528-2131
El Nuevo Mexicano has been a Lakeview tradition since 1979 (since 1983 at this address). Its cozy dining room features exposed brick walls decorated with Mexican bric-a-brac, a tin ceiling, and tables covered with white linen tablecloths and cloth napkins, an elegant touch for a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Menu favorites include enchiladas con mole, flautas, tacos, burritos, chimichangas and tostadas. Mexican breakfast fare like huevos rancheros and eggs with chorizo sausage are available all day. Try one of the potent specialty margaritas, or opt for a non-alcoholic horchata (a Mexican drink of steeped almonds and rice sweetened with cinnamon and sugar). On busier nights, dine in the private party room, The Chili Pepper Club. Its French doors open up to the patio making you feel like you're outside.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark St. and Oakdale Ave.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid Lot: In the Century Mall.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 22 Clark, 76 Diversey. Brown Line Train: Diversey or Wellington stops.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended for six or more.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Across the street.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Occasionally mariachi
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. The Chili Pepper Lounge, located in back, can accommodate private parties of 20-25; entire restaurant available for parties up to 60.
- Specialties:
- Enchiladas, broiled skirt steak, camarones al mojo de ajo (shrimp with garlic sauce), margaritas.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Capacity:
- For 45.
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 35
- Delivery:
- Yes
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"great food- not your typical mexican fare"
By schrampl from Lakeview, September 23, 2007
We stumbled upon this place while going to the movies on Clark and were pleasantly suprised to find excellent food. I had the tres chimichangas wit...
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"The food was excellent. ..."
By City Girl from Chicago, IL, September 5, 2007
The food was excellent. The sangria was awesome. The service was friendly. I would return and recommend to others.
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"Best mexican in Chicago. The..."
By Chris from Chicago, IL, August 31, 2007
Best mexican in Chicago. The service is great. The place is a little small, but it only adds to the atmosphere. Not quite sure how someone could di...
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