Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Free, located next to Harrison Park!
222 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano
1852 W 19th StFree, located next to Harrison Park!
Food Scene
This is a very close and very cozy latino-inspired gastro-pub. Super cheap craft beers, great (and huge) food, and delicious cocktails, too.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pl-zen
1519 W 18th StThis is a very close and very cozy latino-inspired gastro-pub. Super cheap craft beers, great (and huge) food, and delicious cocktails, too.
Sandwiches, coffee, and a great vibe. A great hub for travelers wanting a place to start in the neighborhood.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th StSandwiches, coffee, and a great vibe. A great hub for travelers wanting a place to start in the neighborhood.
Quiet and yummy coffee shop/cafe, conveniently located on the way to the Harrison Park and the National Museum of Mexican Art!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nitecap Coffee Bar
Quiet and yummy coffee shop/cafe, conveniently located on the way to the Harrison Park and the National Museum of Mexican Art!
The restaurant most non-Pilsen residents have been to (as you could tell from the line out the door), and it's been here for years. BYOB and inexpensive.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 West 18th StreetThe restaurant most non-Pilsen residents have been to (as you could tell from the line out the door), and it's been here for years. BYOB and inexpensive.
The fanciest restaurant in Pilsen, and located in the heart of Art Gallery row. It's a classy way to spend $50+ on a meal, and it's one you will not soon forget.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nightwood
2119 S Halsted StThe fanciest restaurant in Pilsen, and located in the heart of Art Gallery row. It's a classy way to spend $50+ on a meal, and it's one you will not soon forget.
Awesome drinks, great comfort food, and most nights features some incredible live music. It's the kind of place that feels better when it's crowded, and the interior has great style.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StAwesome drinks, great comfort food, and most nights features some incredible live music. It's the kind of place that feels better when it's crowded, and the interior has great style.
The best tacqueria in Pilsen in our humble opinion, and it's open super late! Unbeatable steak or pork tacos.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th StThe best tacqueria in Pilsen in our humble opinion, and it's open super late! Unbeatable steak or pork tacos.
Great and unique interior made from salvaged materials. Nice selection of beer & spirits, great food, though it's a little too chaotic on busy nights.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Simone's
960 W 18th StGreat and unique interior made from salvaged materials. Nice selection of beer & spirits, great food, though it's a little too chaotic on busy nights.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best "dive bars" in Chicago, though it's far cozier than dive bars in other neighborhoods. Great beer selection, great tater tots, and not too crowded on week nights.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StOne of the best "dive bars" in Chicago, though it's far cozier than dive bars in other neighborhoods. Great beer selection, great tater tots, and not too crowded on week nights.
One of the oldest (and least known) bars in the city. It seems sketchy on the outside, but is incredibly cozy inside. Huge selection of spirits & beers, and you can even buy beer to go!
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harbee
1345 W 18th StOne of the oldest (and least known) bars in the city. It seems sketchy on the outside, but is incredibly cozy inside. Huge selection of spirits & beers, and you can even buy beer to go!
Essentials
A local Mexican grocery store, with both cheap and organic/all natural foods, toiletries, and just about anything you would need for your stay.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Casa Del Pueblo
1834 S Blue Island AveA local Mexican grocery store, with both cheap and organic/all natural foods, toiletries, and just about anything you would need for your stay.
The closest national-brand grocery store (about 5-10 minute walk up Ashland). Produce, groceries, toiletries, and alcohol. Open 24 hours, and has a Redbox DVD rental Kiosk!
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StThe closest national-brand grocery store (about 5-10 minute walk up Ashland). Produce, groceries, toiletries, and alcohol. Open 24 hours, and has a Redbox DVD rental Kiosk!
Located very close to our front door, in case you need a giant pallet of bottled water, or a year's supply of granola bars, or a casket, or a set of patio furniture.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Costco Wholesale
1430 S Ashland AveLocated very close to our front door, in case you need a giant pallet of bottled water, or a year's supply of granola bars, or a casket, or a set of patio furniture.
Shopping
One of the best vintage/resale stores in Pilsen (see also: Comet, Pilsen Vintage & Thrift, and Modern Cooperative).
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Knee Deep Vintage
1219 W 18th StOne of the best vintage/resale stores in Pilsen (see also: Comet, Pilsen Vintage & Thrift, and Modern Cooperative).
One of the best vintage/resale stores in Pilsen (see also: Knee Deep, Pilsen Vintage & Thrift, and Modern Cooperative).
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comet Vintage
1320 W 18th StOne of the best vintage/resale stores in Pilsen (see also: Knee Deep, Pilsen Vintage & Thrift, and Modern Cooperative).
One of the best vintage/resale stores in Pilsen (see also: Comet, Knee Deep, and Modern Cooperative).
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pilsen Vintage
1430 W 18th StOne of the best vintage/resale stores in Pilsen (see also: Comet, Knee Deep, and Modern Cooperative).
Incredibly beautiful vintage, handmade, and up-cycled furniture and goods. Great Chicago and Pilsen themed cards and gifts as well!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modern Cooperative
1215 W 18th StIncredibly beautiful vintage, handmade, and up-cycled furniture and goods. Great Chicago and Pilsen themed cards and gifts as well!