El Nuevo Mexicano
4.6
from - 2914 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-528-2131
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
El Nuevo Mexicano has been a Lakeview tradition since 1979 (since 1983 at this address). Its cozy dining room features exposed brick walls decorated with Mexican bric-a-brac, a tin ceiling, and tables covered with white linen tablecloths and cloth napkins, an elegant touch for a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Menu favorites include enchiladas con mole, flautas, tacos, burritos, chimichangas and tostadas. Mexican breakfast fare like huevos rancheros and eggs with chorizo sausage are available all day. Try one of the potent specialty margaritas, or opt for a non-alcoholic horchata (a Mexican drink of steeped almonds and rice sweetened with cinnamon and sugar). On busier nights, dine in the private party room, The Chili Pepper Club. Its French doors open up to the patio making you feel like you're outside.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark St. and Oakdale Ave.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid Lot: In the Century Mall.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 22 Clark, 76 Diversey. Brown Line Train: Diversey or Wellington stops.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($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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"I licked the plate"
By touhy2909634 from lakeview, November 24, 2009
I have been at the restaurant a few times and thought the food was decent. However the last time I went I branched out and tried some of the spe...
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"A gem of a Mexican restaurant"
By DK8321 from Lincoln Park, October 5, 2009
My wife and I have been dinning here since 1999, and the food, service and value have always been outstanding. Some of the servers have been there...
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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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