Chicago - Pilsen Guidebook
Food scene
Mexican outfit provides modern cuisine & specialty margaritas in cantina digs with a spacious patio.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StMexican outfit provides modern cuisine & specialty margaritas in cantina digs with a spacious patio.
Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain outpost features other classic Italian food & a bar.
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveKnown for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain outpost features other classic Italian food & a bar.
Coffee Shops
Colorful coffeehouse offering java, gourmet sandwiches & soup plus art showings & occasional music
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th StColorful coffeehouse offering java, gourmet sandwiches & soup plus art showings & occasional music
Snug stop for caffeine drinks, baked goods & Mexican-American eats plus a dog-friendly patio.
Step Down Cafe
2023 S Racine AveSnug stop for caffeine drinks, baked goods & Mexican-American eats plus a dog-friendly patio.
Shopping
Modern open-air mall with popular chain retailers, a movie theater & a park with a playground.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt RdModern open-air mall with popular chain retailers, a movie theater & a park with a playground.
Nightlife
Eco-friendly bar with craft brews, DJ's and grub.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Simone's
960 W 18th StEco-friendly bar with craft brews, DJ's and grub.
Hidden basement bar with a vintage air serving up creative & classic punches plus sandwiches.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punch House
1227 W 18th StHidden basement bar with a vintage air serving up creative & classic punches plus sandwiches.
Attractions
This landmark venue, designed as an opera house in 1892, hosts concerts by well-known musical acts.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StThis landmark venue, designed as an opera house in 1892, hosts concerts by well-known musical acts.
The National Museum of Mexican Art is a museum which features Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art and culture. The museum was founded in 1982 by Carlos Tortolero and Helen Valdez.
222 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano
1852 W 19th StThe National Museum of Mexican Art is a museum which features Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art and culture. The museum was founded in 1982 by Carlos Tortolero and Helen Valdez.
Neighborhoods
Pilsen is Chicago's art district. Take a walk around the neighborhood to discover hidden art all over the streets!
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Pilsen
Pilsen is Chicago's art district. Take a walk around the neighborhood to discover hidden art all over the streets!
Very trendy shopping, restaurants, and bars on Chicago's northside. Must check out.
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Wicker
1425 N Damen AveVery trendy shopping, restaurants, and bars on Chicago's northside. Must check out.
Hip and trendy scene with great bars and restaurants.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Logan Square
Hip and trendy scene with great bars and restaurants.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
The train is the easiest way to get around
18th is an 'L' station on the CTA's Pink Line. It is located at 1710 West 18th Street in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The station is decorated with colorful murals painted by local artists from Pilsen.
Various busses are also available along 18th street and Blue Island Avenue. For specific directions, please contact me. I’d be more than happy to help you find your way around.
Qué debes empacar
Always bring a coat!
Weather changes rapidly. You can always take layers off!
Formas de ahorrar
Public transit offers daily, weekly, monthly passes
Look into CTA daily, weekly, or monthly passes to save money. Each ride individually will cost you about $3 and includes a transfer (an additional ride within the hour of first use).