Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food. Great Drinks. Amazing atmosphere. Head downstairs to the punch house and try to get a seat at the bar for the midnight fish feeding. You are in for a surprise.
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Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StGreat food. Great Drinks. Amazing atmosphere. Head downstairs to the punch house and try to get a seat at the bar for the midnight fish feeding. You are in for a surprise.
In the basement below Dusek's. Grab a seat at the bar before midnight and you will be in for a fun surprise.
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Punch House
1227 W 18th StIn the basement below Dusek's. Grab a seat at the bar before midnight and you will be in for a fun surprise.
Simone's
960 W 18th StFun atmosphere, good food and drinks.
This place is pretty awesome. Cash only, but drinks are priced reasonably. The food is pretty amazing as well. Order the tater tots with the three dipping sauces.
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Skylark
2149 S Halsted StThis place is pretty awesome. Cash only, but drinks are priced reasonably. The food is pretty amazing as well. Order the tater tots with the three dipping sauces.
Harbee
1345 W 18th StFun night spot with good music. Cash only.
Food Scene
My favorite spot in Pilsen. Live music almost every night. Amazing BBQ. Awesome owners and staff. Try the fried green tomato BLT's (ask for the goat cheese rounds on top).
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Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StMy favorite spot in Pilsen. Live music almost every night. Amazing BBQ. Awesome owners and staff. Try the fried green tomato BLT's (ask for the goat cheese rounds on top).
Amazing goat tacos. One of Rick Bayless's favorite taco joints in Chicago. For a good reason.
Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan Restaurant
1322 W 18th StAmazing goat tacos. One of Rick Bayless's favorite taco joints in Chicago. For a good reason.
The BEST flame grilled chicken I have ever had. Don't miss this place, there is nothing else like it. Order the chicken adobado.
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Pollo Express
1315 W 18th StThe BEST flame grilled chicken I have ever had. Don't miss this place, there is nothing else like it. Order the chicken adobado.
Pl-zen
1519 W 18th StAwesome little gastropub with a unique menu and reasonable prices.
One of the better Mexican restaurants in Pilsen. Great mole sauces. BYOB.
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Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 West 18th StreetOne of the better Mexican restaurants in Pilsen. Great mole sauces. BYOB.
Nightwood
2119 S Halsted StAwesome food, locally sourced. Bring your wallet. $$$
La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th StOne of the local, delicious coffee shops.
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th StMy favorite coffee house with delicious food.
It's almost required to try carnitas while you are in Pilsen. Watch the line and traffic jam in front of this place on Sunday mornings.
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Carnitas Don Pedro
1113 W 18th StIt's almost required to try carnitas while you are in Pilsen. Watch the line and traffic jam in front of this place on Sunday mornings.
As seen at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and wherever else festival food is being served... A unique take on the tamale. You won't be dissappointed.
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Dia De Los Tamales
As seen at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and wherever else festival food is being served... A unique take on the tamale. You won't be dissappointed.
Essentials
You local neighborhood grocer. Everything you need except liquor...
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Taqueria Casa Del Pueblo
1834 S Blue Island AveYou local neighborhood grocer. Everything you need except liquor...
Belli's
1850 W 18th StLocal, fresh, organic. Stop in at the juice bar!
Everything Else
Divvy
Rent your bikes here for $7 for 24 hours.
Shopping
This store is amazing. Restored vintage house wares and furniture, locally made art and jewelry, fun selection of postcards, and really great owners.
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Modern Cooperative
1215 W 18th StThis store is amazing. Restored vintage house wares and furniture, locally made art and jewelry, fun selection of postcards, and really great owners.
Amador Liquors
1167 W 18th StGet your booze here!