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Mi Nueva Tierra
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Mi Nueva Tierra
8.2
Mi Nueva Tierra is a family-owned Mexican restaurant from Chef Lou, opened in 2020, where scratch-made tacos, chilaquiles, and plated mains share space with a full bar and weekend DJ nights. It functions as a neighborhood hang for Lincoln Park locals who want sit-down Mexican with craft margaritas that still feel reasonably priced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mahi Mahi Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Chilaquiles Verdes
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: A newer family-run spot where Chef Lou’s tacos, chilaquiles, and margaritas mix restaurant polish with neighborhood pricing.
Who should go: Lincoln Park groups wanting sit-down Mexican with a real bar.
When to visit: Weekend brunch or early evenings before DJ music turns louder.
What to order: Mahi mahi taco, al pastor taco, and green chilaquiles with eggs.
Insider tip: Check brunch for chilaquiles-and-margarita combos that offer strong value.
Mi Nueva Tierra
8.0
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Mi Nueva Tierra is a cantina-style Mexican restaurant on Clybourn where tacos share menu space with margaritas, TVs, and game-day plates. Opened in 2020 with a modern sports-bar feel, it’s the cheap taco move when a group wants al pastor, chicken tinga, and shrimp tacos without skipping the game.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tacos, Baja Shrimp Tacos
Scores:
Value: 6.2
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 7.9
Cultural Relevance: 7.3
What makes it special: A modern Mexican cantina where properly seasoned tacos meet sports-bar energy and margaritas.
Who should go: Groups wanting tacos, drinks, and TVs in one place.
When to visit: Happy hour or game days when the room feels lively but not packed.
What to order: Order a spread of al pastor, chicken tinga, and shrimp tacos to share.
Insider tip: Use weekday evenings for easier seating; big events can make it more bar than taqueria.
Mi Nueva Tierra
8.1
Mi Nueva Tierra is a newer, family-owned Mexican cantina and sports bar where tacos, chilaquiles, and fajitas share space with TVs, cocktails, and a robust weekday happy hour. With drink and snack specials, bottomless-style brunch offerings, and a menu that travels from wings to enchiladas, it serves as a flexible option for game-watching and casual meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Green Chilaquiles, Enchiladas Suiza
Scores:
Value: 6.3
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: A modern Mexican cantina-sports bar hybrid with daily drink and snack specials.
Who should go: Groups wanting TVs, cocktails, and relaxed Mexican plates.
When to visit: Tue–Fri happy hour windows for discounted drinks and bites.
What to order: Carne Asada Tacos, Green Chilaquiles, Enchiladas Suiza.
Insider tip: Pair happy hour margaritas with shared nachos or flautas before committing to heavier mains.
Mi Nueva Tierra
7.9
A family-owned Mexican restaurant opened in 2020, Mi Nueva Tierra balances game-day energy with from-scratch tacos, nachos, and brunch plates plus a broad cocktail list. Its weekday MNT Happy Hour, with Two Taco & Tecate and snack deals, makes it a dependable option when you want tacos, TVs, and drink specials under one roof.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Tacos, Steak Tacos, Two Taco & Tecate Happy Hour Combo
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 6.5
What makes it special: A modern Lincoln Park cantina where scratch-made tacos, TVs, and a structured MNT Happy Hour (including Two Taco & Tecate) make it a tacos-and-drinks hangout.
Who should go: Groups and families wanting tacos, sports, and structured happy hour.
When to visit: Tue–Fri happy hour 4–7pm for taco and drink specials.
What to order: Al Pastor Tacos, Steak Tacos, Two Taco & Tecate combo.
Insider tip: Use happy hour for tacos and flautas at the bar, then extend into the dining room if you decide to stay for a full game.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: No dedicated lot; street and metered parking nearby but can be limited during peak hours and game days. Allow extra time to find a spot.
Dress code: Casual to smart-casual — jerseys and jeans are common on game days, but neat casual works best for dinner.
Noise level: Moderate to loud during games; conversational earlier in the evening and outside major sports windows.
Weekend wait: Often short to moderate waits; can increase significantly during big games or peak happy hour.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait or very short waits outside event rushes.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Some items and tacos can be made vegetarian; confirm fillings and sauces with the server.
Vegan options: Limited — a small number of modifiable items; ask about tortillas, beans, and dressings.
Gluten-free options: Corn-tortilla tacos may work for some guests, but cross-contact is possible — confirm with staff before ordering.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for a casual, activity-style date — especially if you’re watching a game or sharing tacos — than for a quiet, intimate conversation.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Often yes, especially on weekdays and outside major sports times; during busy games or happy hour, expect possible waits or bar seating first.
Is it kid-friendly? Generally family-friendly earlier in the evening and at brunch; game-time crowds and volume may feel less ideal for very young kids.
Best For
Better for: Structured weekday happy hour deals, casual group outings with TVs, and reliable tacos-plus-drinks under one roof.
Skip if: You want a quiet, upscale dinner, chef-driven Mexican cooking, or a conversation-first environment without sports bar energy.