Leña Brava

Leña Brava reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Vicki VIP

   Chicago57 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 3, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Hubby and I visited during Restaurant Week and we each ordered the Restaurant Week menu. (1) Service was excellent, including the busboys. (2) We ordered the dark beers and we recommend them for anyone who likes dark beer or Guinness. We also ordered Carajillos - one is big enough to share, but they are so good. (3) The Restaurant Week menu is a lot of food for one person. Had we known in advance how much food there was, we would have only ordered one menu and rounded it out with some sides. As it was, we ate way too much and still took food home. (4) As for the food, I'll break it down. The empanada is okay - the best thing about it is the crust, which is perfect for a baked empanada. Shishito peppers are tasty - you can't mess those up! The mariscada (grilled seafood platter) is very good - shellfish grilled, surrounded by a tasty broth and some big chunks of grilled bread to dip. The grilled meat platter features skirt steak, chicken, queso fundido (melted cheese), salsa, and tortillas. It's also good. The flan is very good - one serving is large enough for two.
   

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   Carina VIP

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Wonderful staff. Loved the Chicago restaurant week menu. Thank you.
   

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   Christian VIP

   San Diego17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent vibes. Went in for restaurant week. The ceviche, house margarita, and flan were stand outs. Their take on a parralida was underwhelming. I grew up by the border and had one of these every weekend growing up. I would come back and try the Al La carte version though. Great spot overall, especially if you like margaritas.
   

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   Martina

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for restaurant week and found incredible value in the set menu. Generous portions, 3 courses, for $60 was unbeatable for the quality. Great brewery next door as well so interesting drink list! @martiishappy
   

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   Bettina

   Chicago10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 31, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was mediocre- lacked attention Portions were small Ceviche has more cucumber than fish
   

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   Diana VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 31, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve never had a bad experience at Lena Brava. Their restaurant week offering this year was a great deal with portions that were just-right and memorable flavors! Service was super friendly and attentive.
   

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   Ted VIP

   Chicago28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is the first time that we dined at Lena Brava. After reading an article about their restaurant week menu, my wife and I decided to take chance and have dinner there. I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant week menu offered. The food was top notch and very tasty. Our waiter, Eduardo was very attentive and even arranged to substitute a glass of wine in lieu of her having a margarita. The drink/wine pairings were very good and the entire vibe of the restaurant was pleasant. The noise level was not excessive and the variety of tequilas and mezcals they offer is VERY IMPRESSIVE. Next time we will try and snag a reservation for the 2nd floor dining room. It is a bit smaller and very intimate.
   

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   Anitha

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, incredible food and cocktails with warm ambiance, absolutely enjoyed everything we had ordered.
   

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   Hector

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Helpful and friendly staff willing to go the extra mile to make it an enjoyable experience. Food was amazing with a great ambiance. Will definitely go back.
   

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    Caty

    Pittsburgh6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    I can justify spending a decent amount of money on experience and quality of a meal, but this restaurant fell short. My date and I felt literally ill after eating here. Drinks were ok. Server wasn’t very attentive or hospitable, would have probably ordered more if she came around to check on us more.
    

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