Leña Brava

09/29/2026

This one means a lot to us!!

Leña Brava was just named #12 on ’s list of the Best Mexican Restaurants in Chicago.

We’re a small team that cares deeply about what we put on the plate, from cooking over the wood fire to the details that go into every dish and every service. To continue to be recognized alongside so many incredible Mexican restaurants in a city with one of the best food scenes anywhere is something we’re genuinely proud of.

Thank you to our team who puts so much into this restaurant every day, and to everyone who continues to come in, bring friends, celebrate with us and support what we do.

And thank you, Time Out Chicago, for including us. We’re honored to be on the list! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

09/16/2026

You said we’d share. Then this hit the table.

Tuna crudo with truffle ponzu, avocado mash, crispy noodles, sesame and cilantro microgreens.

08/25/2026

07/16/2026

On Friday, July 17 will be open for lunch service until 2 PM. Then we’re closing for a private event, which means someone had the excellent idea to fill Leña Brava with their favorite people, wood-fired food, margaritas, and absolutely no strangers.

Honestly, we recommend it! Now booking for the holiday season!

06/05/2026

Patio Weather > Bears Drama
The only relocation we’re discussing this weekend is to the patio.

05/01/2026

This Cinco de Mayo, Leña turns 10!

We’re marking a decade in the West Loop with the things that have always defined us: live-fire cooking, Baja w**e, agave cocktails, and dinner by the fire.

Thank you for gathering around our tables for the last 10 years. More anniversary moments to come.

Book your table. Link in bio.

04/20/2026

Mother’s Day at Leña Brava. Full menu, all day Sunday.

She’s earned more than flowers and a rushed brunch. Treat Mom to an afternoon or evening built around wood-fired favorites, thoughtful cocktails, and the kind of dining experience that feels as special as she is.

Reserve your table.

04/14/2026

Wood-fired shish*tos. Jalapeño crema. A good reason to come in this week. Lunch at 11:30, dinner at 5. Link in bio.

04/04/2026

There’s a small bar upstairs, six seats, nothing flashy. You sit, you order a drink, and before long you realize you’re not in a hurry to leave. The room moves around you, and the night sorts itself out.

03/29/2026

The best deal on Randolph Street?
Our wood-fired double cheeseburger. $12 at Happy Hour. 3–5pm, every day. Yes, even Sundays when it’s somehow not lunch, not dinner… but you’re hungry again.

03/25/2026

You’re invited to celebrate Easter at Leña Brava.

For Sunday, April 8th only, our wood-fired dinner menu will be served all day, with highlights including our signature striped bass with garlic scapes and summer squash, and grilled lamb chops with charred lemon and citrus chile.

Add a round of cava mimosas or start with our freshly made Michoacán guacamole with salsa macha for a true celebration.

You make the reservation. We’ll handle the rest! Link in bio.

03/19/2026

Seafood meets fire in the Baja Mariscada. Lobster and shrimp kissed by flames, mussels and scallops simmering in lemongrass-infused white w**e butter, finished with bright herbs and fresh lime zest—every bite inspired by the beauty of the Baja coast.