Restaurante Nuevo Leon
3.0
- 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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"Almost authentic"
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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"Que buena comida Nortena!"
Esau from Batavia - February 10, 2008
Well, trying to visit all the ethnic neighbourhoods in the city of Chicago, after Greektown we decided to go to the Mexican village, so Pilsen was ...
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"First time customers and we..."
Christine from Elk Grove Vlg., Il - January 7, 2007
First time customers and we loved it. The food was and atmosphere were as if we were in Mexico sitting among the locals....can't wait to go back.....
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