Veleros Restaurant and Cantina

Wonderful dining experience. Our server (Jamie, Justin???? Sorry, I forgot his name) was the best!!! We love a server with a sense of humor, and he was one of the best. The food and presentation were incredible. $$$ on costs. Well worth it, in my opinion. We will return without a doubt.

Veleros is hands down my favorite restaurant. The carne asada is by far my favorite thing on the menu and the best I’ve ever had. Incredibly tender and flavorful, served with fresh homemade tortillas and delicious mushrooms, potatoes, and peppers. Samuel and Gabby are so kind, know their clientele, and the staff is alway incredibly welcoming and kind. The presentation is amazing, and although you pay a bit more than typical for Mexican food, it is absolutely worth the premium. I walk in there and feel as though I’m among friends, whether I’m eating alone or with friends. It is an amazing family establishment. The interior and ambiance are beautiful.

I don’t eat out often, but I come here 1-2 times a week, which is 75% of my dining out. I have several friends in every friend group who love this place as much as I do. Give Veleros a try…you will not be disappointed!

We are SO excited to have Veleros restaurant in NWI! We're from downtown Chicago and miss the food scene so much. Veleros brings that elevated Chicago touch which takes classic Mexican cuisine over the top. The owner helped open Mercadito in Chicago, one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, and he brought Mercadito's chef to Veleros! That's how you know it's going to be great!

We only went for lunch so far, and we enjoyed the Comal for Two which is fairly priced at $52. We had a bit left to take home, too. The only thing I would hope to improve is that the skirt steak was well done and very bitter from being too charred. We loved everything else so much that we will gladly let that slide. I'm sure next time it will be perfection!

We absolutely can't wait to try their craft cocktails because I have been greatly missing a Mexican cocktail made with fresh lime and fresh lemon (shaken with fresh jalapeno, please!) instead of the standard small-town sour mix (way too sweet for me).

The interior is lovely with an indoor wooden canopy structure that really adds ambiance other places lack in the area. I think we'll really enjoy hanging in the bar for drinks, and I am excited to return!

The food is beyond delicious, but the serving sizes are so small, you find yourself eating again when you get home. If you are looking for something light, perfect place! Staff is very nice, just wish the portions were larger, I would go back more often. I had the mixto ceviche, and I added pictures of the menu, and a picture of my meal (on the menu)