Ever wake up in the middle of the night with a mad craving for Mexican food? Sure, we can find Mexican food at plenty of eateries around Illinois. When we have a craving we absolutely have to satisfy, however, nothing will do except a hearty, authentic Mexican meal. This tiny Mexican restaurant in Illinois serves a mix of traditional and creative dishes that will make you feel you’re in the heart of Mexico.

Treat your taste buds to a flavorful meal at El Nuevo Mexicano, in Chicago, a charming restaurant that boasts a scrumptious menu of authentic Mexican dishes.
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The vibrant restaurant, which offers both indoor and outdoor seating, provides a perfect backdrop for a delicious meal and good conversation.
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Can you think of a better way to kick off your meal than with a hearty helping of nachos, which come with guacamole, cheese, and ground beef or chicken?
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However, if you prefer to dive right in to the entree, try such favorites as the fajitas, carnitas chipotle, and carnitas de puerco.
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Vegetarian or vegan? El Nuevo Mexicano's got you covered. Vegetarians might want to try the vegetarian combo, which includes a veggie quesadilla and a spinach empanada.
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Vegans, on the other hand, have more than a half dozen dishes from which to choose. Try the vegan fajitas, the vegan quesadillas, or the vegan burritos.
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However, if you prefer a traditional Mexican meal, consider digging into the chimichangas, the tostados, or the flautas.
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You'll definitely want to save room for a traditional Mexican dessert, too, such as the flan or the sopadillas.
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Treat yourself to an authentic Mexican meal at El Nuevo Mexicano, open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Or, stop by Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Click here for the official website of El Nuevo Mexicano. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Do you have a favorite Mexican restaurant in Illinois? Let us know in the comments! Fill up on some of the best tacos around at Huntley’s Tacos Locos in Huntley.

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