Chicago Pilsen - Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Historic Pilsen district of Chicago is home to some of Chicago's great record stores, music venues, and a variety of vintage shops in addition to numerous unique and award-winning restaurants. Vibrant community artists inhabit a series of studios and galleries in the Chicago Arts District on Pilsen’s east side. Rich in Latino culture, the area is filled with diverse bars, restaurants, and unique food establishments for all tastes. Easily explored on foot and near to the UIC campus, the Pilsen area is a quickly growing destination for Chicago visitors.
103 locals recommend
Pilsen
The Historic Pilsen district of Chicago is home to some of Chicago's great record stores, music venues, and a variety of vintage shops in addition to numerous unique and award-winning restaurants. Vibrant community artists inhabit a series of studios and galleries in the Chicago Arts District on Pilsen’s east side. Rich in Latino culture, the area is filled with diverse bars, restaurants, and unique food establishments for all tastes. Easily explored on foot and near to the UIC campus, the Pilsen area is a quickly growing destination for Chicago visitors.
Food scene
Mexican Kitchen in the heart of Pilsen Art District! Excellent food and amazing margaritas. The restaurant is wonderfully intimate for small groups!
13 locals recommend
DeColores
1626 S Halsted StMexican Kitchen in the heart of Pilsen Art District! Excellent food and amazing margaritas. The restaurant is wonderfully intimate for small groups!
Imaginative pairings of high-end pub grub & specialty beers offered in a funky, historic building. This lively restaurant is located on top of Thalia Hall. The Michelin-star mussels are phenomenal! Have pre or post-dinner drinks at Punch House.
156 locals recommend
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StImaginative pairings of high-end pub grub & specialty beers offered in a funky, historic building. This lively restaurant is located on top of Thalia Hall. The Michelin-star mussels are phenomenal! Have pre or post-dinner drinks at Punch House.
Vietnamese favorite featuring family recipes, urban street food, and modern cocktails! The stylish setting is great for dinner with friends and the chicken wings are awesome!
31 locals recommend
Mandarin Kitchen hot pot
2143 S Archer Ave
Vietnamese favorite featuring family recipes, urban street food, and modern cocktails! The stylish setting is great for dinner with friends and the chicken wings are awesome!
Eco-friendly bar with recycled decor, DJ-spun tunes, craft beers & Mexican-inspired pub grub. Try their fries with the various dipping sauces. It is also a great neighboorhood spot for enjoying local DJ’s or bands on the weekend!
151 locals recommend
Simone's
960 W 18th StEco-friendly bar with recycled decor, DJ-spun tunes, craft beers & Mexican-inspired pub grub. Try their fries with the various dipping sauces. It is also a great neighboorhood spot for enjoying local DJ’s or bands on the weekend!
Mexican classics served in a simple, brightly colored setting with a wonderful street-side patio! This is an authentic taste of Pilsen with really wonderful dishes, across the board.
43 locals recommend
5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria
1758 W 18th StMexican classics served in a simple, brightly colored setting with a wonderful street-side patio! This is an authentic taste of Pilsen with really wonderful dishes, across the board.
Modern Mexican comfort food served alongside reserve tequilas & craft beer. This place features wonderful margaritas on a beautiful patio which is wonderful for summer weather! Reservations recommended as the space is fairly small.
40 locals recommend
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted StModern Mexican comfort food served alongside reserve tequilas & craft beer. This place features wonderful margaritas on a beautiful patio which is wonderful for summer weather! Reservations recommended as the space is fairly small.