Nuevo Leon Restaurant
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 421-1517
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Daily 7am-12am
Editorial Review for Nuevo Leon Restaurant – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
Colorful and festive with orange walls and big tables, the main dining room fills with lively groups celebrating birthdays and other family occasions. In the less embellished, wood-paneled front room, a jukebox full of Mexican pop sometimes inspires impromptu dancing between tables.
The Food
At the heart of Pilsen's Mexican-American scene, this neighborhood classic serves good, cheap Mexican fare. Waitresses in traditional blue and white dresses are quick, laying out steaming, crisp tortilla chips, two bowls of salsa (spicy-sweet and just plain hot), and another bowl of pickled carrots and jalapenos before you've even settled in. Food is inexpensive and basic, but filling: from pure, unadorned guacamole to ground beef enchiladas in dark, sweet mole sauce with refried beans and fluffy rice. Caldo de res, a homemade beef stew, is a house specialty. For breakfast, there's huevos rancheros and chilaquiles (eggs scrambled with fried tortilla bits). Tres leches cake is rich and moist.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoBring cash--Nuevo Leon doesn't take credit cards.
What to DrinkThe restaurant doesn't have a liquor license, but you may bring beer or wine. There's no corkage fee, and your server will provide lime wedges and a bucket of ice.
Where to SitAsk for a table in the back, which is brighter, more festive and smoke-free.
ParkingCan't find street parking? Don't sweat it. There's a free lot at the corner of Laflin and 18th Street.
User Reviews for Nuevo Leon Restaurant
05/08/2008 Posted by mxdfw
Lazy rude service, we had it catered twice and both times the staff and person at the register were rude, food was not ready as promise had to wait 40 min from the time we arrived to pick it up. As for the food NOT GREAT but GOOD. For me it's over rated I lived in the area for over 20years and have yet to see anything special about this place compared to others in the area..... For those that would like to compare try: La Majada Restaurant in Oak Park, any of the Lalo's resturants, La Quinta Restaurant & Bar in Berwyn........... salsa made at your table ; )
Cons: bad service
02/16/2008 Posted by salinaciotti
I am a Chicago native... we moved away from Chicago when I was just a young girl. When I go back to Chicago... I HAVE TO EAT AT NUEVOS!!!! I am planning a trip with some of my family to Chicago in April... we heard about this 'alleged' incident in November 2007. This will NOT detour us from coming to dine at Nuevos while we visit Chicago in April!
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