Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StAmazing BBQ
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th St Also has good food and restaurant seating.
Simone's
960 W 18th St Also has good food and restaurant seating.
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted St Tapas
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StHipster vibe.
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StThe Barrel
2015 S Damen AveSmall and intimate, great beers and awesome bartender.
Harbee
1345 W 18th StNice little neighborhood bar with friendly bartenders.
Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom
2101 S Carpenter StFood Scene
Dia De Los Tamales
Extremely limited seating but great for take out.
Pl-zen
1519 W 18th StGiordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago pizza!
Azul 18
1236 W 18th St Food is always good and reasonably priced.
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th St Great for breakfast/brunch.
La Michoacana Premium
1855 S Blue Island AveHuge selection of ice cream.
Inexpensive little counter-serve spot right next to grocery store. Serves tamales, tacos & other homey Mexican eats for dine-in or carryout.
32 locals recommend
Taqueria Casa Del Pueblo
1834 S Blue Island AveInexpensive little counter-serve spot right next to grocery store. Serves tamales, tacos & other homey Mexican eats for dine-in or carryout.
Local brewery that has just a few appetizers and a delicious (huge) chocolate cake.
19 locals recommend
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
2515 S Wabash AveLocal brewery that has just a few appetizers and a delicious (huge) chocolate cake.
Alulu Brewpub
2011 South Laflin StreetGreat little restaurant that brews their own beer.
A little pricey but great food. Also has a cafe at the same location that serves more traditional Vietnamese "street food" which is more reasonably priced and super yummy!
31 locals recommend
Mandarin Kitchen hot pot
2143 S Archer AveA little pricey but great food. Also has a cafe at the same location that serves more traditional Vietnamese "street food" which is more reasonably priced and super yummy!
Cantón Regio Steakhouse
1510 W 18th StEXCELLENT MEXICAN!!
Furious Spoon Pilsen
1316 W 18th StAwesome Ramon.
S.K.Y.
1239 W 18th StFrida Room
1454 W 18th StGreat Breakfast/Brunch place.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th StEssentials
Cute little Mexican grocery store but has many organic and health food items as well! Super friendly staff.
44 locals recommend
La Casa Del Pueblo Inc.
1810 S Blue Island AveCute little Mexican grocery store but has many organic and health food items as well! Super friendly staff.
Shopping
Run out of books to read? This used bookstore is very cute and has a great collection.
21 locals recommend
Pilsen Community Books
1102 W 18th StRun out of books to read? This used bookstore is very cute and has a great collection.