Restaurante Nuevo Leon
3.6
- Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village
- 1515 W. 18th St.
- Chicago, IL 60608
- 312-421-1517
This friendly restaurant is an institution in Pilsen. Reliable food and good prices have made Nuevo Leon one of the most visited places in the neighborhood by customers from all around the city. The Gutierrez family is very proud of the restaurant, and the history is a classic American Dream: Emeterio and Maria arrived in Chicago in the 1950s, establishing their restaurant in 1962. It is now operated by their son Danny and grandson Danny Jr. For lunch during the week they serve inexpensive daily specials. The regular menu includes pork chops, beef, enchiladas and tacos. The atmosphere is very lively and comfortable. This is the place to go if you are looking for something more elaborate than fast food.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 18th Street and Laflin.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Free Lot: On Laflin St.
- Public Transportation:
- Blue Line Train: 54/Cermak/18th Street stop. CTA Bus: 9 Ashland.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 7 a.m.-midnight daily.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and Free Admission. No dancing. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Capacity: 50-60
- Specialties:
- Carbe asada, chef's special rib-eye steak, menudo, tamales.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 180
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"Odd Man Out"
By Pariscope from River North, March 4, 2009
Given the never-ending lines of diners waiting to get into the main room, this place must be great -- but not for me. I didn't expect superior ...
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"Great Mexican"
By eventgirl from Magnificent MIle, January 8, 2009
I like some good Mexican every once in awhile. This is the best Mexican I have ever had by far, the nachos, enchiladas, and guacamole are all deli...
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"Almost authentic"
By Socram from Sox Town, July 3, 2008
This place has great food and great prices. The service is a little slow in that they don't come by often, don't bring you what you ask, and someti...
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