I ended up here on my way to a friend's gallery opening on Armitage (on the North Avenue bus) when I discovered that the area around North and Pulaski was currently too deserted for me to feel OK walking around much on a frigid night. (This perception was enhanced when I picked up my pace after getting off the bus and followed a pair of hipsters and those two guys wheeled around anxiously and made sure I wasn't a threat.) This place has wonderful hospitality and great huevos rancheros, and was a lovely refuge on a Saturday night when my plan B was reading a book. My server, who speaks primarily Spanish, interpreted my confession that I speak a mixture of Spanish, Italian and French as meaning that I'm probably best addressed in Italian, and saluted me on may way out (after I had spent two plus hours with my nose in a book and a succession of infusions of Mexican chocolate and brandy, the first of which was on the house), with "ciao, buona notte." The whole thing was a joy. I want to go back and I live on the south side near the lake. If I ever move to West Humboldt Park I want to live above it. read more

Our whole family resides in marbella since 2020, we all speak spanish fluent. However i will write the review in english so as many as possible can read it. My secretary had made the reservation for us at the restaurant at 20:00hrs. We arrived and started to eat and drink nobody told us anything about minimum spend or so. We finished early 21:17hrs, we got the bill (Total 216.50 euros) and I asked to pay and they tell us that we do not have to pay anything since they already charged my card 400 euros. I told them my secretary made a deposit for the reservation but nobody said anything about a minimum spend of 400 euros for 2 people. I told it must be a mistake. Somebody else came and said the same thing that we had to pay and it was their policy in July and August. I would understand if we would have had a salad and water for 50 euros, but we spent 216.50 euros so it was not cheap. They insisted they could not do anything, which is ofc bullshit. ' They should also tell all their clients when they come that it is a minimum 200euro spend, which ofc they do not want to do because that feels really shitty to open a hospitality experience with that.... If they had been smart they would have at least given us a voucher for another time or similar since i come there all year around since the opened. And we the regulars are the once make them survive in the winter etc... Really bad experience and you know what they say a bad customer will tell 10 people about their experience so here you go.... A shame to see restaurants in marbella starting to abuse pricing this way.... We all know that labour cost, groceries and rents not are at London pricing so why then try to Fxxx over your clients. A really disappointed customer, Christian Ask, Marbella resident and Business Owner read more

I got shrimps in coconut sauce. Probably best plate I had in a while. Absolutely love it!!!

The very rude woman working there charges her own prices. Their menu clearly shows it's $7 for a torta, she charged me $10 plus tax and tip. When I asked her about why it cost so much, she very rudely said, "That's what we charge, the menu is wrong!" And proceeds to kick me out simply because I asked why a $7 food item was almost $12. read more

OMG the owner super nice the food delicious the service excellent I really love this place read more

La Lena Restaurant - Delicious food great service - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Little hole in a wall taco and oddly enough pancake restaurant. We had 2 taco dinners and some cocktails. Don't get a margarita here but their patron shots were $10 a piece I think their beer was cheap since everyone was drinking them. The bartenders are amazing though! Really nice. They gave us a shot on the house. I couldn't find my debit card and they helped me find it so very nice people. Everyone knows the staff was helpful. Food was okay...not bad nothing amazing. read more

The outside of the restaurant says pancake house outside. But they only serve Mexican food and pancakes with nothing else except wal-mart syrup. Came in the morning to have pancakes as advertised and they're blasting Mexican music louder than a nightclub and they sell jewelry inside next to the diners it's extremely cringy. Don't recommend bringing a date or family except maybe that one creepy uncle no one talks too. read more

La Lena Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had to leave the car in the shop for an hour and so I decided to look around for something to eat. I found La Lena and let me tell you our waitress was very kind. I tipped 25% because of her service. They were playing very nostalgic Mexican music that had a very comforting scenery in it. I can see myself eating in the day or at night. We ordered Torta de Jamon (ham) and torta de Pastor. They were very good and the bread was very good and different from other places. The chips were nice but the salsa verde was perfectly spicy that I put it on everything. read more

La Lena Restaurant - Jamon Torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here randomly, 1am to be exact... service is phenomenal, food and cocktails are phenomenal! the spicy wings are soooo good. I will be returning read more

I've lived in the neighborhood for a couple years now, and finally got around to trying this place. Delicious! And appropriately priced. Al pastor taco was awesome, so flavorful and the onion and cilantro is simple but great. Great structure and taste to the tortillas and I got a side of guacamole that was fantastic. Crispy chips were well salted and went with the guacamole really well. Reminded me of Donkey Chips if you've had those, and those are my favorite. I will definitely be back, and you should too. read more

La Lena Restaurant - Al Pastor Taco and Steak Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Excellent Food.. Delicious, Fresh & Flavorful.. Great Customer Service. Our favorite Mexican Restaurant in the neighborhood. We have been coming here for years.. Menudo served 7 days a week its Amazing. LA LEÑA HAS GREAT MEXICAN FOOD, AMERICAN BREAKFAST read more

I lived in the area for more than 20 years and so far I can say this place has the best tacos ever with Two your full they put good amount of meat and there very authentic tasty mexican tacos their Horchata is one of the best too! I love it! Highly recommend this place read more

I ordered chicken soup bc I'm sick and specifically asked for them to add corn and rice and I got neither... they need people who understand the order read more

Delicious !!! Reasonably priced ! So good you can tell someone cares about the food they're cooking here . The chorizo burrito is greasy , and perfect . Order extra rice to soak up the red , tasty , juice from the chorizo . The Asada is tasty , well seasoned , caramelized . The nachos are not that good but everything else is TOP NOTCH . read more

La Lena Restaurant - Carne asada dinner - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best Mango margaritas ever! The lady was so nice and knows how to prepare amazing drinks. And the food os fresh and warm and delicious

I love this place! They have a broad menu with an amazing variety of authentic Mexican dishes. The prices are unbeatable. The food is absolutely delicious. I have never been disappointed here. I highly recommend this place. It's also family friendly. read more

La Lena Restaurant - Vegetarian taco dinner - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I Love The Food Here It's Always Hot And Quick Not Cheap The Horchata Is Good But What I Always Order Is The Sandwich De Bistec Or Ribeye Steak Sandwich read more

I wanted to add this picture of my Chilaquiles today. I don't know how this could be made to more delicious. Perfecto! read more

La Lena Restaurant - I wanted to add this picture of my Chilquiles today. So good. I don't know how this dish could be made any better. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best chicken tacos and horchata you can get in Chicago!!! The owner is super friendly and inviting. He makes you feel like a regular even if you've only met once, Love that guy. Excellent food, drinks and service!!!! read more

This was my first time eating here. I was so hungry that I ordered two dishes all for myself. I had the huevos a la mexicana and an avocado torta all to myself. The food was so good that I ate everything off of both plates. The waitress was good. She took my order fast and had my food out in no time as I was really starving. But the real reward was meeting Abel, the owner. I chatted with him for a few minutes and he was very welcoming. I would come back here anytime . Come try it for yourself. read more

Great food, open early and late. We came with our 19 month old son, we asked for a specifically made quesadilla and it was made perfectly. The food was made fresh and the meat cut very well. Good family style food. I am very specific on the cheese quality on my food and it was definitely great and not oily. Would definitely visit again! read more

La Lena Restaurant - Chorizo tostada - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ordered her for the first time today. First off my order was : 7 steak tacos customized various ways all of them were made correctly. A steak tostada and an order of Pico and chips. Everything was awesome I'm stuffed after just the tostada and 1 taco so much delicious meat. Also the pico was a little salty but I fixed that with some extra lime. Also I ordered delivery and it came within 30 minutes which was awesome. The price was also very good my order above and a 6 pack of modelo with delivery and tax 40$ that's awesome. The only 2 little not so good points is my pico was at the bottom of the bag and got squished and leaked but they had it in a plastic bag so it didn't get all over the food which redeemed it. Also my tostada was a tad soggy but that's to be expected especially since it was delivery. All in all I definitely will be ordering again and this will probably be my new go to taco place read more

La Lena Restaurant - One of the 7 tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered delivery through Grubhub - it came very quickly and was delicious. For the price I can't believe how good it was. The carne asada torra was excellent and you must spring for the guacamole, it's $5 but comes in a huge container and is soooo good!! read more

Place was empty. It still took them about 20 minutes for them to get my order. It took way too long the food was mediocre at best. The place was mediocre. Would not recommend it unless it's a last choice. read more

I am a true lover of steak tacos, the meat was chewy, the tables and floor were dirty, definitely not worth venturing out for. Maybe some other dish is awesome, but NOT the steak tacos. read more

The tacos al pastor are delicious ,the flautas are amazing , and if your craving puerto Rican Jibaritos they have them. the service is friendly, there's parking in the back.check it out. read more

Absolutely love this place! Our regular authentic mexican spot. The owner is very hospitable and there is dancing on Saturdays. Full bar included with a huge variety. read more

i dig it. relatively inexpensive and i can walk there :)