Vegan-friendly
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Beer/Wine
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Take-out
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan options include chile rellenos, quesadillas, chimichangas, salads and more. Uses Upton's and Daiya cheeses. Nice comfortable atmosphere. Open Tue-Sat 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.
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2914 N Clark St (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60657
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16 Reviews
First Review by ·X·
SonyaWolford
Points +88
Great vegan options and friendly service. - Edit
I had the vegan burrito and it was wonderful! Very friendly service
Read morePros: Food was tasty , Great service , Nice vibe
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roseleavesrian
Points +33
Amazing vegan options - Edit
Went here for the first time and was surprised by how good the vegan options were but also how they had more than two vegan options. The food was very good and the atmosphere is also very nice We will be returning
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rjmarciniak
Points +792
Excellent options and dedicated menu - Edit
El Nuevo Mexicano has excellent, well labeled vegan options on its menu. It is a great place for mexican food, especially if you are going somewhere with non-vegans.
Read moreWe went for Chicago Restaurant Week, and it was offering a 4-course meal that included a vegan option for each of the courses.
The food was excellent and we will be coming back!
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millyc29
Points +36
Yum! - Edit
Popped in with some friends and really enjoyed the experience. Plenty of vegan options that were labeled and it was all delicious.
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valentinasophia
Points +16
Great Vegan Options - Edit
Good vegan tacos and enchiladas. The spanish rice flavored quinoa was terrific!
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Daynecism
Points +152
So many options! - Edit
Always good to see a labeled vegan section of the menu so that you're sure there won't be any surprise ingredients. The enchiladas were good and cheesy, although I might skip the fake chorizo next time I go
Read morePros: Lots of options, Decent prices
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em.ily
Points +32
Yummy vegan Mexican food - Edit
This is a cozy, little restaurant that surprisingly has a separate vegan section on their menu. I ordered the vegan enchiladas which were delicious. The sauce was standout. They used daiya cheese on them as they do on most of their vegan dishes, which I’m not a huge fan of, but the meal still was very satisfying. Service was excellent - everyone was very friendly and attentive
Read morePros: Vegan section on the menu, Great chips and salsa , Excellent service
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Alisha35
Points +153
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This place is so delicious. Best vegan Mexican I’ve had. Lots of vegan options, including dessert! Happy hour is 4-6p M-Th and is such a good deal. Highly recommend.
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KarenG
Points +185
Very good! - Edit
Has a separate section just for vegan. I usually get the fajitas which are very good, and very filling!
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nicoleraethompson
Points +20
Wonderful vegan options - Edit
My husband and I are in Chicago and went here last night. It was fantastic!!! They have a separate section for vegan dishes and there's seven to choose from. They use Upton's chorizo in their dishes, which is made in Chicago. I had the chiles rellenos - they were delicious. I loved it.
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Jlezell44
Points +24
excellent. - Edit
Great service. Clear section for vegan options. Was a great find.
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Amandajwhitlow
Points +84
wonderful - Edit
Wonderful vegan selection. Very tasty!
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WayneFranklin
Points +24
Flavorful Chile Relleños! - Edit
Went with non-Vegan friend and we both had a great meal. At least 6 items on the menu clearly labeled as Vegan. Upton proteins and Non-Dairy cheese. Great flavor! Great service. Outdoor seating in the back. Will be back to try other items on the menu.
Read morePros: variety, service, flavor
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veganmiss
Points +540
Vegan Mexican Food! - Edit
El Nuevo has vegan menu options throughout (marked "V") and they use Daiya cheese as well as local seitan heros, Upton's Naturals (chorizo seitan and chicken variety).
Read moreFor appetizers, one could start with guacamole and chips. When I went, I asked them to make vegan quesadillas for an appetizer (as they had regular on the menu and I knew they had vegan cheese) and these were good although it's a lot of Daiya. I'd recommend splitting with a friend for sure!
The quinoa that came with the entrees was spiced like Mexican rice so it has a kick to it, be warned! I prefered the white rice instead. It is nice they offer another type of grain other than rice, though. I do like that the entree's generally come with a spring salad mixture of mango and jimica. It gives the meal some lightness to it, especially if one gets the fried entree's. The flautas were really good, although I am not a huge fan of chipotle! Another dish used Upton's Naturals chicken style seitan that was marinated and put into the mini tortillas with some vegetables. I really liked these! I just wish I could find it on their menu online. Perhaps it was a new item when I went there.
Pricing is a bit on the moderate side especially if one gets appetizers and drinks. I would prepare to pay at least $60 for a total bill of two people with appetizers, entree's, and drinks. If you want a nice Mexican dinner, though, I very much recommend El Nuevo Mexicano!
For a complete review, please see my blog here: http://veganmiss.blogspot.com/2012/06/vegan-chicago-restaurant-review-of-el.html
Updated from previous review on Saturday July 21, 2012
Pros: vegan menu, uses local companies, high quality
Cons: moderately priced
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veganese
Points +40
Decent little Mexican place - Edit
I had the vegan quesidillas w/ 'chorizo'. It was pretty decent for Chicago Mexican food. But being originally from the SW, its hard to be unbaised. I felt the portion size was a bit on the sparse side too. The beer is extra pricey for some reason. I don't see myself rushing back there anytime soon but will always consider it a good option if I'm in the area. Kudos to the owners for making a vegan menu.
Read morePros: good location, decent food, vegan menu
Cons: alcohol prices
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·X·
Points +21291
Separate vegan menu! - Edit
A fancy pants Mexican restaurant with a separate vegan menu! Well it's fancier than your typical Mexican joint and the employees are very friendly. I really disliked Mexican food until yesterday - perhaps my dislike may have had to do with the lack of vegan options or the uncertainty as to whether what I was ordering was vegan. Well those problems are nonexistent at El Nuevo, there are so many options you won't know what to order. I ended up with the Flautas de Verduras con Papa y Chorizo Vegano - OMG so good! The dish is comprised of 3 flautas filled with potatoes, veggies, Daiya cheese, and Upton's chorizo over a zesty chipotle salsa - YUM! The salad that came with it (mango salad) was surprisingly tasty as well. My bf loved his dish too and it's safe to say that this is our favorite Mexican place. They even have a patio in the back, so if it's nice outside be sure to get yourself seated out there. Be sure to ask for the vegan menu! 4.5 Cows!
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