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Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
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“A flair for Mexican in the hot spots of a changing Pilsen” Boston.com / Boston Globe
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#234 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Neighborhood: South Loop/Pilsen
  • Address: 1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
  • Phone:  (312) 421-1517
  • Fax:  312 563 0828
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“greasy, overcooked...may...”
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Jun 1, 2009

greasy, overcooked...may be authentic, but then technically, so is Denny's... more

“Great Authentic Mexican Food in Chicago”
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4 of 5 stars
MelindaNMN   20 contributions
Alpharetta, Georgia
Apr 1, 2009

Great food, great service, great prices. The chile rellano and the combo platter were delicious. The enchilada in mole sauce was the best enchilada I have ever eaten. The Pilsen neighborhood is a bit iffy but safe if you go before sundown. The only complaint I have food-wise is that the salsa is over-the-top hot...even for a spicy food lover... more

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Mar 21, 2009

A distinguished Mexican restaurant in Pilsen. It is also a piece of art. You can't miss it. more

“23 years n counting...”
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Feb 24, 2009

23 years n counting, thanks Fam. Gutierrez for your food and hospitality more

“very authentic...fabulous”
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Nov 2, 2008

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Aug 7, 2008

good but greasy love that its BYOB more

“Good, reliable Mexican...”
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Jul 27, 2008

Good, reliable Mexican fare more

“so cheap! and so much...”
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May 19, 2008

so cheap! and so much food! more

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May 16, 2008

breakfast worth waking up for, the huevos rancheros rule...and the beans? bliss. more

“Great, not best”
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McHenryDad   53 contributions
McHenry, IL
Mar 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Sorry Atlanta, this isn't the BEST Mexican restaurant outside of Mexico, it isn't even the best in Illinois, but it probably is the best in Chicago and better than many I've eaten in in Mexico. It is a family friendly restaurant, affordable, and in a decent neighborhood, although the areas directly north and west are not. Approach from the East... more

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Nuevo Leon Restaurant Address

1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Tel: (312) 421-1517 Fax: 312 563 0828
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.