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Leña Brava

Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Fulton Market, Chicago
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    Beena K.
    "Ceviche Verde and the Free Form Wood Oven"(2 Tips)
    T B.
    "Rick Bayless rocks!"(2 Tips)
    Greg S.
    "Amazing Mezcal menu and the food was outstanding"(3 Tips)
    K C.
    "Loved the Cod, Short rib."(3 Tips)
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  • Beena K.heart icon on user image
    Beena KalaiyaAugust 28, 2016
    We had the most amazing meal here - our favorites were Caldo de Piedra, Arroz Con Pez Vela, Ceviche Verde and the Free Form Wood Oven (Raspberry) tart with a hint of smoke.
  • K C.
    K CDecember 27, 2017
    Amazing desserts. The manager and service are fantastic. Loved the Cod, Short rib. And the raspberry dessert. The stripped bass has a lot bones and is difficult to eat. I would skip it next time.
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 20, 2018
    Another great offering from Chef Bayless. Tequila, Oysters, Octopus, Grasshopper (oh yes I did-crunchy), Short ribs, did I mention tequila. Amazing restaurant & great staff. Make reservations! Enjoy!
  • ben m.
    ben mApril 24, 2017
    Obviously you know the food is good, but talk mezcal with the bartender. They have some fantastic stuff.
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    ZoeOctober 16, 2017
    some highs & lows: Wait staff hovers too much. Don’t miss the scallops, pineapple ceviche and the beet side. Octopus was over cooked, salmon crudos flavors are cancelled by spice. Tuna ceviche is good
  • T B.heart icon on user image
    T BJuly 24, 2016
    Everything is amazing.. go for the ceviche verde, the fish with mushrooms and hoja santa and the framboise tart for dessert. Simple amazing! Rick Bayless rocks!
  • Leach E.heart icon on user image
    Leach E. E.August 4, 2016
    Interesting and tasty flavours across the menu. Good oysters. Chocolate and peanut dessert was delicious. Cocktail standards with a spicy twist. Great service.
  • Chris L.
    Chris LintottAugust 4, 2016
    Cocktails are excellent, trust the server on the food and notice that wines by the glass are cheaper than the equivalent bottle
  • Abby S.heart icon on user image
    Abby SchmelingJune 30, 2016
    23 degrees for your cocktail. Ceviche maki roll as an app. Octopus carnival and shrimp albondigas entrées. Perfection!
  • Gardiner A.heart icon on user image
    Gardiner AllenJuly 6, 2017
    Order the chicken (for two). I know it's just chicken right? It's AMAZING
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneJanuary 6, 2017
    Rick Bayless' newest effort focuses on Mexico's Baja California Norte, a region whose cuisine is largely seafood based, with a reliance on open-fire cooking. Read more
  • Olivia
    OliviaJanuary 15, 2017
    Fabulous food. Get a governor'a table, ceviche & plantains & you won't be disappointed!
  • Andre W.heart icon on user image
    Andre WilliamsMay 11, 2018
    Service is awesome and food is very good! Short rib is very tender
  • Marcella A.heart icon on user image
    Marcella AstiniJuly 1, 2016
    This place is amazing! From the appetizers to the desserts! The raspberry pie is to die for!!
  • Todd K.heart icon on user image
    Todd KunaDecember 4, 2019
    Delicious Latin seafood and more. Do the Baja experience tasting menu for a good sampling of it all.
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeJune 17, 2016
    Leña Fire ($13) Thanks be to the agave gods for the sweet nectar that is mezcal and sotol.
  • Kaleigh S.heart icon on user image
    Kaleigh SJanuary 30, 2017
    The pineapple augachile is unlike anything I've ever eaten before. You need to try it.
  • Anthony H.heart icon on user image
    Anthony HandleyJuly 25, 2016
    Our amazing waiter recommended the scallops. Fantastic!
  • Dale S.heart icon on user image
    Dale SopocyOctober 5, 2016
    Excellent Baja/Oaxacan cuisine from a 100% wood-fired kitchen.
  • Nate L.heart icon on user image
    Nate LawlerNovember 15, 2018
    Seabass is awesome! Pineapple and yellowtail were also great!
  • Vince D.
    Vince DarmaliJune 21, 2019
    It took three and half hours to go through the 5 Course pre fix meal. It was rather painful to wait between each course. The food was not that good either.I would stick with Fontera Grill or Topo.
  • Greg S.heart icon on user image
    Greg SchwartzNovember 12, 2021
    Amazing Mezcal menu and the food was outstanding
  • Allison H.
    Allison HrebsApril 28, 2017
    Black Cod "Al Pastor"Braised ShortribPineappleCocktails - Leña Ice
  • Mercedes N.heart icon on user image
    Mercedes NowinskiApril 6, 2018
    Ceviche- Pozole verde-short ribs!!! Tamarind cocktail!
  • Michelle S.
    Michelle SOctober 13, 2018
    On 2018 best thing I ever ate for Black Cod al pastor - Alex Guarnaschelli
  • Ron O.heart icon on user image
    Ron OpryszekNovember 28, 2017
    Very cool place.
  • Matthew B.heart icon on user image
    Matthew BreuerJune 20, 2022
    great vibe, coming back
  • Mark G.heart icon on user image
    Mark GarciaMarch 30, 2017
    Holy Crap the food is amazing
  • Adrian D.heart icon on user image
    Adrian De SmulDecember 4, 2016
    To die for ceviche
  • Mat B.heart icon on user image
    Mat BurnettMarch 6, 2017
    Bravo Brava!
  • Dale L.heart icon on user image
    Dale LewisAugust 27, 2020
    Dood.......GO!
  • Vince D.
    Vince DarmaliJune 21, 2019
    We went for my birthday. We chose to do the five courses prefix dinner. It took three and half hours to go through it. The food was not that good either. I would stick with Fontera Grill or Topo.
  • Gina G.
    Gina GonzalezMay 20, 2017
    Demasiado caro y las porciones muy chicas. No regreso
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