Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Have a few tacos, AND A MARGARITA! They are the best here!
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La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StHave a few tacos, AND A MARGARITA! They are the best here!
Jumping Bean is a Pilsen institution! Come for a cup of coffee, stay for the people watching in a real community-minded space.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th StJumping Bean is a Pilsen institution! Come for a cup of coffee, stay for the people watching in a real community-minded space.
Drinks & Nightlife
Honky Tonk serves amazing southern style food, but the restaurant comes fully to life around 9pm when they have live music every night of the week! Country, swing, jazz... Have a perfectly made cocktail and enjoy the people watching!
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Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StHonky Tonk serves amazing southern style food, but the restaurant comes fully to life around 9pm when they have live music every night of the week! Country, swing, jazz... Have a perfectly made cocktail and enjoy the people watching!
Check out their schedule, there's always something great happening at Thalia Hall! And it's just a 2 minute walk away.
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Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StCheck out their schedule, there's always something great happening at Thalia Hall! And it's just a 2 minute walk away.
Essentials
La Casa covers all the bases - they have all the essentials, and lots of items that are unique to Pilsen in Chicago!
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La Casa Del Pueblo Inc.
1810 S Blue Island AveLa Casa covers all the bases - they have all the essentials, and lots of items that are unique to Pilsen in Chicago!
Getting Around
There are DIVVY stations all over the city, so pick up a bike and drop it off wherever you land!
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Divvy
There are DIVVY stations all over the city, so pick up a bike and drop it off wherever you land!
The 18th Street Pink Line station will take you to the Loop, where you can get off and walk around downtown, or transfer to a different line and head all over the city.
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18th station
The 18th Street Pink Line station will take you to the Loop, where you can get off and walk around downtown, or transfer to a different line and head all over the city.
Shopping
The Shudio carries all sorts of handmade goodies, including a lot of local makers. They have gorgeous pots and plants, vintage clothing, and jewelry.
the SHUDIO
1152 W 18th StThe Shudio carries all sorts of handmade goodies, including a lot of local makers. They have gorgeous pots and plants, vintage clothing, and jewelry.
One of the best bookstores in the city!
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Pilsen Community Books
1102 W 18th StOne of the best bookstores in the city!
One of the best vintage clothing stores in the city!
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Knee Deep Vintage
1219 W 18th StOne of the best vintage clothing stores in the city!
Pilsen Vintage is almost a day-trip, it's so full of vintage goodies!
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Pilsen Vintage
1430 W 18th StPilsen Vintage is almost a day-trip, it's so full of vintage goodies!
Arts & Culture
Explore the history of Mexican culture in Pilsen, and take in incredible art - for free!
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Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano
1852 W 19th StExplore the history of Mexican culture in Pilsen, and take in incredible art - for free!
Parks & Nature
Dvorak (Anton) Park
1119 W Cullerton St