Nuevo Leon Restaurant

3 words — AWESOME FOOD. Definitely go try. It has consistently been on all Restaurants to try in Chicago lists, and not for no reason. Sadly, it’s temporarily closed (due to a mishap) and we miss it. Can’t wait to go back when it’s open back again. Prices are hard to beat too, which is all the more amazing!

Really good food, good service, good value. Can’t say enough good things about this place. The taco meat is amazing. Sound silly, but it is!

Get the mole enchiladas! So good. they give you a million salsas and a tasty appetizer!

Used to come here alot. the last time I came with my family about 15 of us. and a roach crawled off my grandmas plate. It was a big one 2 and everyone freaked out. My uncle smashed it and showed it to the waitress. She got the manager .a lady. who didnt even apologize or offer the meals to be free or a discount. I felt so disgusted and ashamed. I have eaten here olenty of times now to know theres roaches wtf. Will never ever eat at this place again. and will be calling thr health department on them.

Last time I ate there was black Friday with my family food not as good as use to be service is poor for some customers three waitress plus one of the owners available our waitress kept walking by did not check if we needed water or coffee but the table next to us got good service from all the waitresses there not one but three, not the first time had this experience one time I ordered the pork stew and some of the meat pieces were cold not warm but cold is was taken back to be reheated but no excuses were given, another time ordered ribeye with salsa de arbol and panela cheese it was cooked but without the cheese, I inquire about the missing cheese the waitress told me I had to ask for it, when it is described in the menu, I gave the opportunities but the service is not getting better

This was the first place I ate out at when I first moved to Chicago, and I’ve loved it ever since. I don’t typically like going out for Mexican food (my usual thought is, «I can just cook it myself»). But Nuevo Leon is always my choice if I ever do go out for Mexican. The chicken fajitas are my favorite. Usually by the time I get them though, I’m already full off of the complimentary apps (chips and typically a taco). I also love the fact that they give you like 5 different types of salsas at your salsa. I always have leftovers. They usually give complimentary deserts too. I brought my parents here and they loved it too. Overall, a great laid back place with great authentic food. Just an fyi for those who care, they do not have fountain drinks. So no free refills.

If you are Looking for real Fresh Mexican Food, I Warn you! This is not the place to come and Have a fresh Mexican Dinner!! The Food is extremely Nasty! It’s cold, hard like a rock, over cook and Over Price Very expensive for Food that is not Good Quality!!! waitress are so rude and slow, Came with a party of 5 our food was brought separately I couldn’t even enjoy my dinner with my Family like it should. Had to wait more than 20 minutes for my siblings food to arrive in order for ous to have dinner together. But unfortunately my food was already cold. also 20 minutes to bring our drinks?! Wow simply ridiculous. Management Needs to step up their Game. My Dog wouldn’t even eat the Left overs… I will never ever be dining in this restaurant, Not Going To Lie Pilsen 18thst Nuevo León is the BEST!!! I can’t wait for it to be fixed up and for them to open Asp!

Like many other people reviewing this restaurant I too have been coming here for 30 years. My parents used to bring me when I was a newborn. I now bring my son and needless to say there is a server that knows my parents and remembers me as a baby. This is the type of restaurant this is. I don’t know any other place with a family feel. Family owned restaurant I always feel welcome. Traditional comfort Mexican food. Large portions great flavor and really good price. You will not leave here hungry. I especially like the large selection of salsas upon arrival. Weekends have love music. There is another location on 18^th street. Not as good. Very different establishment. The one on 26^th street is the one you want. Great atmosphere amazing staff and the best food. I cannot say enough about this business. My favorite in Chicago.

Tacos sabina were delicious. The variety of salsas were on point too, just missing a salsa verde. Definitely will be back to try other items.

This place used to be good. The need to slow down and breath. My food was cool to warm. I order my food and had within 7 minutes. The beans where terrible tasting. After going there’s for 25 years time to say goodbye to this place. The owners don’t take the time to hello or how was your meal.

Nuevo León was really good the first time I came. The second time we found a hair on the tamale. When we approached the manager about it she said it’s just an eye lash. I don’t care what it was! I don’t want it on my food. She was arguing the fact that the cooks are shaved and wear hair nets. I told her so where did it come from. She said I don’t know but we always clean. Don’t argue with me just apologize and be more careful next time. Never coming back not because of the hair but because of her customer service skills!

This place never dissapoints me. They start with 3 different types of salsa one being a pico de guyo. The other two a mild and hot salsa one being thicker than the other. The nurse i mean the waitress was not lacking any experience at all shes always on point. The ambience of this place makes you feel like your at moms in mexico. For the main course i had enchiladas with a ranchero sauce which i had no problem ordering with the waitress, because it doesnt usually come like that. The plate was on my table within 14 minutes and it was at perfect temperature trady to eat. The enchiladas were cooked perfect with a perfect meat and cheese and ranchero sauce ratio. I also had an order of barbacoa that was cooked to perfection so tender and flavorful. This is the only place were i finish my rice and beans the trxtures are just perfect. Never a dissapointment here. Nueveo leon i love you.

I recently catered from them for my dad’s birthday. My father turned 70 and he is originally from Mexico. The family figured we would try to get authentic Mexican food and I found good reviews on this place. My mother told me that her family used to go to the restaurant in Pilsen back in day. I decided to try this place out for catering and OMG was it good! My father and the whole family said that this was the best catered Mexican food they have ever had! I just wish that I had requested flour tortillas! Definitely get those. The only down side was that it was cash only to pay and I don’t like carrying a lot of money around. However, the food was 5 star quality. We will definitely be catering from them again!

Fui la noche del Domingo y no estaba muy lleno .
Mis 4 estrellas son porque el servicio estubo muy pobre, no me sentí como en otras ocasiones.
La comida, ordenamos tacos de bistec,
Un pozole, flautas y un caldo de camarón no muy a mi gusto los trozos de verdura enormes y el pimiento verde ya ni se veía. los camarones tiernos muy ricos pero el caldito si un poko muy hervido. pero me lo acabe. traía una cruda realidad q eso me hizo sentir muy bien.

Really one of the best Mexican experiences I’ve had in recent years. They treated out family well.

I have been coming to Nuevo León since I was little. Its located on 26^st and Lawndale in Little Village aka Little Mexico, the largest Mexican Community in the Midwest. Im VERY proud to be from this neighborhood because when you want TRUE AUTHENTIC Mexican Food, you come to Little Village.
Nuevo Leon has been a staple in our community for decades and the restaurant took off so well, that the brothers decided to open a second restaurant in neighboring, Pilsen, and the brothers went on their separate ways, business wise.
As Pilsen starting changing, prompted that owner to «remodel».
When you come to little village, its a basic restaurant. Its a five star cuisine on a 2 star budget. Thats as honest as I can be. Its not as gruesome as things, Ive heard about the pilsen, and its wayyy different. Anyone thats talks bad about a place, but goes 3 or 4 times, I question their reviews.
This place has a cozy feeling and has a nice room for events and also does catering. Weekends they have kareokee as well as sometimes they will have Mariachi.
I just noticed they have «Cabrito de Monterrey», sorry but I will pass on that!
When you order, you will be brought a free little individual appetizer. Sometimes it will be a sample of beef meat with red mild sauce with a small tortilla, sometimes its consume which is a soup. After your finished, your brought your dessert. Nothing fancy, sometimes its warm baked sweet potato in its own syrup, sometimes its a fruit salad. Its free and nowadays, places dont do this, let alone for free. I think its the owners nice touch.
This place is know for their platillos. My favorite is the tampiqueña. It has a half order (you can order a full order of meat which is huge or you can order half order of meat), comes with a carne asada (I ask for mine medium well, also comes with one suiza enchilada de queso, guacamole, potatos, grilled onions soooo good, and their famous yummy refried beans and your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
Their horchatas are awesome n of course have liquor, beer and soda and mexican sodas and freshly squeezed juices.
When you come, be open minded and enjoy a traditional mexican meal in a mexican family owned restaurant.
Below is a picture of my Platillo– La tampiqueña (Carne Asada/​Cheese Enchiladas/​refried beans/​Guacamole/​Grilled Onions/​Grilled Jalepeño pepper/​potatoes/​tortillas/​
Second pic is some of my mix fruit salad after dinner… so refreshing.

Sorry not sure what the rave is about. I avoid this place like the plague. No need for me walk over there food is overrated and too greasy

Holy cow. I heard this place was good so my brother and I decided to give it a try after visiting the mexican art museum. Lots of great stuff to try on the menu. We just got tacos, but they were amazing. Make sure to get the flour tortillas. They’re completely made from scratch, and they have a thicker texture somewhere in between a normal flour tortilla and a pita. I got the chorizo tacos and asada tacos. WOW. I’m a taco connoisseur, and these were some of my fave. It’s funny because they’re SO simple. It’s all about bringing out those authentic, basic flavors. Also, make sure to get the received beans. Very thick and creamy. Give this place a try!

What the hell is wrong with the owner? Lol
This was my experience…
So, I decided to come here for a Margarita and small appetizer, just like everybody else I was told the food is sooooo good, homade, very, very authentic! I don’t like when people say is «authentic» its all BS.
Anyway.the waitress was very nice and respectful.
I ordered the steak nachos half a dozen!!! Are you F’n kidding me?!
6 chips with very little beans, cheese and greasy as the owners face.
Gross and not worth the $ 12? Say whhhhhaaaat??!
Ummm… no.
I told the waitress I’m not gonna eat that pathetic meal.
She was sooooo nice, but instead of saying ok what else would you like.
She got red and nervous: /​She said I don’t think the owner will let you exchange. I said Wwwwwwwhaaaat!!!
Female owner comes to talk down to me while customers are sitting around. (For a moment I thought ok UFC fight or something)
She claims the menu says it has the listed ingredients, and why did I order IF I’m not going to eat it, and what was she to do with the nachos. Lol
At this point I’m like, wait is there hidden camera„ lol cuz I would like to freshen up my makeup… Lol
I explained look at this grease its gross !!! She then started to say that well that amount was going to be taken out of the nice waitress pay check!!!
WTF??? Either way there was a lot that went on, at the end I didn’t pay for that gross food and horrible experience. Only thing that kept me alive was the Margarita.. :)
NEVER EVER EVER GOING TO THAT JOINT… BLAHHH…
GROSS… BS with «authentic» soo stupid. .
Grossssssssssssss

Im not positive if this is the location I ate at, but whateva! The place is fire. The homemade tortillas is what makes it stand out. The food wa delicious and the jalapenos were HoT. One of the seeds got under my nail and it was burning for several hours lol. I’d be back again for sure. I’m just not in this part of town very often

I had time to kill before a post-​op follow-​up this morning and decided to make a detour to Little Village for stick-​to-​your-​ribs lardy beans, only to be yelled at by (presumably) the owner’s menopausal daughter for going directly to the bathroom before being seated. Instead of a «how may I help you» she squawked at me something along the lines of «where do you think you’re going?» from a customer’s table. I told her, «err, so am I going to get seated?». She replied with a, «WELL YOU JUST WALKED IN HERE AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE BATHROOM». Sheesh, sorry, tia. I was a feral child that grew up in the West Loop, so the experience of having a disciplinarian Latina woman yell at me from within an ethnic enclave was… empowering, I think? Thank you for the breakfast with a million salsas and for unlocking my subconscious without having to pay a visit to my shrink.
It’s your typical greasy spoon Mexican diner, but with many more generous extras than their Pilsen flagship. Both locations have questionable sanitary practices with regards to dishwashing, but it’s nothing to write to the health inspector about.