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Nuevo Leon Restaurant
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Pilsen, Chicago
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Heather FolsomJuly 3, 2014It's not on the menu but we ordered a chorizo & huevo burrito- absolutely delicious, huge, & only $6! (and worth the weird look from our server haha). This place is crazy busy for many reasons!
Jaysyn LongoriaAugust 3, 2014Having visited from San Antonio, my expectations weren't very high considering I grew up with a taqueria at every street corner. Boy did I underestimate! Enchiladas are amazing!! Try them w/ Mole!!
Adam SegerMarch 26, 2013The Snapper Hauchanango is the best whole fish dish entree value in the city-Comes with garlic mojo, salad, avocado, Cojeta cheese and rice or beans.
Carris LagosDecember 10, 2013Food is beyond amazing at a great price. You get to try different salsas and free soup before ordering. Food comes so fast you're not even done with the chips and salsa (a huge first).
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Nuevo Leon's menu is heavy on the staples of Mexican cuisine, with excellent tacos, chile rellenos, queso chorizo and mole dishes. Read more
Reaper™December 29, 2011It's almost 15 years since I've been here and they still serve homemade tortillas! Don't me intimidated by the freakishly long line. It's well worth the wait. Just remember to bring cash. Lol ツ
Greg BarilaAugust 4, 2012Amazing food and ridiculously CHEAP. I was full before we even ordered. Try to huevos divorciadas. Eat with wheat tortia and a pickled hot chili.
Serious EatsAugust 9, 2013Big plates of homey and very satisfying Mexican with a friendly, accommodating staff. Excellent refried beans.
Nikki ZimmermannNovember 17, 2014Chicken soup! Huevos Divorciados! (On surreal note, the Christmas music just came on and it's the Alvin and the Chipmunks!! Food is great!, so we won't judge them :-)
trillateezyJune 10, 2014Go in a group of 3 and order 3 different orders of tacos or tostadas. Rotate, rotate, and taste it all! Cash only!
Bobby KennedyNovember 8, 2014Can't decide? Get the Combinacion: 1 taco, 1 tostada, 1 tamale and 1 enchilada. Cash only and BYOB.
If you are in the mood for breakfast. Huevos albañil with ham are AMAZING! to top it off they are spicy. Mmmm! So good :)
Blanca GreenDecember 8, 2013The combination plate is amazing! Has a good variety and it helped me fall in love with the enchiladas :)
Giang PhamMarch 12, 2015Good food for a very cheap price. We ordered 2 dishes only but got so full and even had leftover. The store takes cash only.
Chad CurryAugust 6, 2014The chilaquiles were outstanding. Simple tacos that don't rely on toppings to produce great flavor.
Original PenguinNovember 9, 2010Sometimes there is no satiating that insane craving for real-deal Mexican fare, especially when you’re only rocking a Hamilton. Chicken mole, shrimp fajitas and glorious steak and eggs.
This place is just great. You're met with quick and cordial service! The chicken soup is great!
Rocio JimenezAugust 8, 2015It tastes like real Mexican food, food is really affordable and you can bring your own beer
Collins BonnemaAugust 3, 2015Best Mexican food in Chicago and cannot beat the prices! Love this place.
Dont seat at the first table by the door on the winter time. People keep going in and out and that cold breeze hit ya like a mofo...
Seriously some of the best Mexican breakfast food you can find in the city.
Steak, steak, anything steak. If you ask, they'll make you a mega tasty steak and egg burrito para desayuno. ¡!
Jessica LynnSeptember 3, 2013The pollo en mole is divine. Really get anything and everything with that mole!!!!
Great veggie burrito. As a vegan, I order it w/out cheese & it tastes delicioso!
Cristina González AlcaláNovember 7, 2013CASH ONLY (atm fee is 2.50) Tacos de asada and lengua were good. Chips have a nice flavor to them, and salsas were alright.
Don FoxDecember 27, 2013The food is authentic Mexican, and it is delicious. The service is top notch
Lydia JarviNovember 28, 2011Anything with mole is to die for! Best south side comida de Mexicana! Me gusta!
Beef flautas best for the Buck. Puerco Asado is tasty. Steaks are really good.
Cristina BarillasOctober 12, 2013Good food but they do rush you out once your done....so don't dilly dally
Beans are cooked with lard. So if you're a vegan, ask for another option.
Heather BellSeptember 17, 2015Cash only. The rice was probably the best Spanish rice I have ever had. Burrito was okay, but nothing special. I personally found the place overrated.
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"The hot dogs and fixing are a little sweeter than others, but everything is top notch down to the sport pepper."
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