Pilsen has great restaurants and an active art and theatre scene. The Chicago Fringe Theatre fest is held here every Fall, there are regular gallery exhibits, and the food is amazing and affordable. If you have a car, parking is easy. Local coffee shops have rich and delicious coffee and sandwiches.

Every restaurant we have tried in Pilsen offers really authentic mexican at a grat price. We love Nuevo Leon which offers a free appetizer and as an added plus is BYO. A dinner for 3 (with a 4th entree of tamales to share) came to around $30. You can't beat that.

The present days PR. and definite crime dangers even if one is street wise. The over the street signs are whatever.

The area is changing and there are some VERY GOOD new resturants in this area but there are still some Fabulous taco stands with fresh tacos in the area too! Don't miss them or be afraid to eat at them!

If you are in the area, the Mexican Museumis a must see!!! Attended a Lunada performed by the talented Teatro Luna ladies, best ever! museum is always free and you can't miss the Day of the Dead art work this year! Love!

This is a fun neighborhood to walk in - where many of the store front signs are in Spanish and English (or just Spanish). It's as if you are walking into another country. I suggest going on a hunt of all the great murals painted on the sides of buildings in this neighborhood, and along the way stopping and the... More

Pilsen is a nice neighborhood to have lunch and take a walk and visit the museum of Mexican Art. I have 2 fav restaurants there. One is more authentic,it has great food and it's very cheap: Nuevo Leon. It's a true Mexican experience. The other has a very creative cuisine and it's more expensive: Mundial Cocina Mestiza. The food is... More

If you have an interest in cultural affairs go to Pilsen for some food and check out their list of events. It's a learning experience for the family.

Great bohemian Mexican neighbourhood. Funky galleries, fabulous Mexican food ranging from upscale to family style. 18th street between Halsted and Ashland is a great street to walk any evening