Food Scene
Taqueria El Milagro
1923 S Blue Island AveJust amazing.
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
Fajitas, Enchiladas.
Nightwood
2119 S Halsted StScrumptious classier meal.
Best cafe. Honestly. Just don't go there if you are planning on using it for wifi.
134 locals recommend
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th StBest cafe. Honestly. Just don't go there if you are planning on using it for wifi.
Amazing grocery store. Everything you need. 45 seconds walk to all your goods.
32 locals recommend
Taqueria Casa Del Pueblo
1834 S Blue Island AveAmazing grocery store. Everything you need. 45 seconds walk to all your goods.
Arts & Culture
Awesome music venue. So beautiful and awesome acoustics. I work here!
135 locals recommend
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StAwesome music venue. So beautiful and awesome acoustics. I work here!
Drinks & Nightlife
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StDark, low key, great vibe.
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StIt's Lagunitas. It's legit.
Local bar/liquor store. Stop in to pick up some beers and end up staying to hang with the neighborhood folk.
46 locals recommend
Harbee
1345 W 18th StLocal bar/liquor store. Stop in to pick up some beers and end up staying to hang with the neighborhood folk.
Pl-zen
1519 W 18th StAmazing breakfast -- $25 gets you bottomless mimosa and entree.
Simone's
960 W 18th StAwesome music. Good food. Outdoor seating. Brings the people out.
La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StPitchers of margaritas outside. Enough said.
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StGo here. Eat the mussels. Arrive in heaven.
Punch House
1227 W 18th St70s vintage swag. Drink prohibition era punches.
Shopping
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StLive jams. Great food.
Knee Deep Vintage
1219 W 18th StI got a rad Cosby sweater here.
Comet Vintage
1320 W 18th StGreat vintage spot.
Sightseeing
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th StSo cool.
Everything Else
Rent a bike. Get anywhere. 10 - 15 minute ride to downtown/other Chicago sights depending on your ambition.
28 locals recommend
Divvy
Rent a bike. Get anywhere. 10 - 15 minute ride to downtown/other Chicago sights depending on your ambition.
CTA. Coolest station in the city. Covered in murals from Pilsen artists.
7 locals recommend
18th Street & Paulina station
CTA. Coolest station in the city. Covered in murals from Pilsen artists.