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Panaderia Nuevo Leon

4.6991 reviews ·Opens at 6AM tomorrow
The staff are so welcoming and even let customers walk to the back where the freshest bread is cooling to pick out for purchase
Liliana PascuzziLiliana Pascuzzi · 213 Google reviews
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Panaderia Nuevo Leon — Pilsen bakery that sets the standard. It wears its years well. Priced right, good for vegetarians. Dari’s Passport & Plate: "The best best concha I have ever had - was super soft and fresh" [$]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.

What 991 diners keep saying

Great valueOld schoolFamily friendlyQuick bite
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1634 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Pilsen
Today6AM-8PM
Sun8AM-8PM
Mon–Fri6AM-8PM
Sat8AM-8PM
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What 991 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Phil Fry
Jul 2026

Great staff, fresh bakery goods. Some gluten-free items

Phil Fry

Phil Fry

66 reviews on Google

Review photo by Marcela Ramos
Apr 2026

Auténtica Panadería Mexicana en sabor y calidad! Mi favorita!

Marcela Ramos

Marcela Ramos

6 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jessalin Nguyen
Mar 2026

So delicious with vegan options! I haven’t had a concha in years and I’m so glad that they make a vegan one here! There are also chocolate cupcakes, cinnamon bread, apple danish with no cream, and muffins! I have to come back and try everything

Jessalin Nguyen

Jessalin Nguyen

17 reviews on Google

Review photo by Gurleen Kaur
Mar 2026

Amazing bakery with tons of pan dulces, empanadas and more! I tried a few different desserts and definitely want to go back to try some more!

Gurleen Kaur

Gurleen Kaur

442 reviews on Google

Review photo by Daniel Barcy
Feb 2026

The bread is so fresh and tasty🤤

Daniel Barcy

Daniel Barcy

52 reviews on Google

Review photo by Francisco Lara
Dec 2025

visited this cute shop during my brief chicago trip and was enamored by the store and its selection of pan dulce. great prices, recommend :)

Francisco Lara

Francisco Lara

60 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jay N
Nov 2025

Best Flour Tortillas in Pilsen, My favorite are Chile de Arbol. If you like the heat 🔥 😤 💯 ♥ Many other flavors also!

Jay N

Jay N

28 reviews on Google

Review photo by M
Nov 2025

This is a my first time to try Mexican bread here, totally amazing ! My favorite is palote.

M

M

112 reviews on Google

Review photo by Kylie
Aug 2025

This lovely little panadería really feels like a slice of Mexican culture. The bakery has a warm, authentic atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The pastries smell amazing and taste just as good, with a great variety to choose from. I especially love coming here during the fall when the Día de los Muertos decorations are up — they’re beautiful and add a special touch. If you visit, I definitely recommend grabbing a concha to dip in your hot coffee. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.

Kylie

Kylie

25 reviews on Google

Review photo by Judy Liesch
Aug 2025

On a food tour of this neighborhood and the guide took us into here to try a chirro... It was so good and many of our group bought a lot of backgoods.

Judy Liesch

Judy Liesch

667 reviews on Google

Review photo by Peter Kaiafas
Jul 2025

Holy crap wow. I’ve lived a short walk from this place for over a year. Finally just happened upon it walking by after the train. Everything is amazing and very reasonably priced. A true Chicago gem here in Pilsen.

Peter Kaiafas

Peter Kaiafas

73 reviews on Google

Review photo by Carina Pinto
Apr 2025

Stopped here on our way back to Iowa, everything tastes exactly as it did in the panaderia in Mexico

Carina Pinto

Carina Pinto

70 reviews on Google

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