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Leña Brava
Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Fulton Market, Chicago
"Ceviche Verde and the Free Form Wood Oven"(2 Tips)
"Rick Bayless rocks!"(2 Tips)
"Amazing Mezcal menu and the food was outstanding"(3 Tips)
"Loved the Cod, Short rib."(3 Tips)
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Beena KalaiyaAugust 28, 2016We had the most amazing meal here - our favorites were Caldo de Piedra, Arroz Con Pez Vela, Ceviche Verde and the Free Form Wood Oven (Raspberry) tart with a hint of smoke.
K CDecember 27, 2017Amazing desserts. The manager and service are fantastic. Loved the Cod, Short rib. And the raspberry dessert. The stripped bass has a lot bones and is difficult to eat. I would skip it next time.
Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 20, 2018Another great offering from Chef Bayless. Tequila, Oysters, Octopus, Grasshopper (oh yes I did-crunchy), Short ribs, did I mention tequila. Amazing restaurant & great staff. Make reservations! Enjoy!
ben mApril 24, 2017Obviously you know the food is good, but talk mezcal with the bartender. They have some fantastic stuff.- T BJuly 24, 2016Everything is amazing.. go for the ceviche verde, the fish with mushrooms and hoja santa and the framboise tart for dessert. Simple amazing! Rick Bayless rocks!
ZoeOctober 16, 2017some highs & lows: Wait staff hovers too much. Don’t miss the scallops, pineapple ceviche and the beet side. Octopus was over cooked, salmon crudos flavors are cancelled by spice. Tuna ceviche is good
Leach E. E.August 4, 2016Interesting and tasty flavours across the menu. Good oysters. Chocolate and peanut dessert was delicious. Cocktail standards with a spicy twist. Great service.
Abby SchmelingJune 30, 201623 degrees for your cocktail. Ceviche maki roll as an app. Octopus carnival and shrimp albondigas entrées. Perfection!
Todd KunaDecember 4, 2019Delicious Latin seafood and more. Do the Baja experience tasting menu for a good sampling of it all.
Chicago TribuneJanuary 6, 2017Rick Bayless' newest effort focuses on Mexico's Baja California Norte, a region whose cuisine is largely seafood based, with a reliance on open-fire cooking. Read more
OliviaJanuary 15, 2017Fabulous food. Get a governor'a table, ceviche & plantains & you won't be disappointed!
Shannon JeropkeJune 17, 2016Leña Fire ($13) Thanks be to the agave gods for the sweet nectar that is mezcal and sotol.
Marcella AstiniJuly 1, 2016This place is amazing! From the appetizers to the desserts! The raspberry pie is to die for!!
Chris LintottAugust 4, 2016Cocktails are excellent, trust the server on the food and notice that wines by the glass are cheaper than the equivalent bottle
Kaleigh SJanuary 30, 2017The pineapple augachile is unlike anything I've ever eaten before. You need to try it.
Michelle SOctober 13, 2018On 2018 best thing I ever ate for Black Cod al pastor - Alex Guarnaschelli
Vince DarmaliJune 21, 2019It took three and half hours to go through the 5 Course pre fix meal. It was rather painful to wait between each course. The food was not that good either.I would stick with Fontera Grill or Topo.
- Vince DarmaliJune 21, 2019We went for my birthday. We chose to do the five courses prefix dinner. It took three and half hours to go through it. The food was not that good either. I would stick with Fontera Grill or Topo.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 4:30 PM–10:30 PM
(312) 733-1975
View menu on https://www.lenabrava.com/pdfs/dinner-cocktail-menu
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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