Chicago Neighborhoods: Pilsen in the Fall

October 1, 2024

Pilsen, a neighborhood in Chicago

For some that don’t know, Manny was born in Pilsen and lived for many years. His grandmother, aunt, and cousins still live there and we visit often. It’s a neighborhood that means a lot to our family, so I am happy to share some of our favorite spots 🙂

Coffee & Breakfast

Activities & Outings

Lunch, Brunch, & Snacks

  • Frida Room – Great for brunch!
  • El Milagro – Cafeteria style, love the mole.
  • Carnitas Urupan – The best Carnitas and Chicharrones in Chicago since 1975!
  • Rubi’s Chicago – Used to be at the Maxwell St. Market but is now a brick-and-mortar shop. Huge tacos!
  • Carniceria Mirabel – Amazing taco, bodega and butcher shop

Dinner

  • 5 Rabanitos – one of our favorite spots, right by the National Museum of Mexican Art.
  • Los Comales – Great spicy chorizo, on 18th St.
  • Carnitas Uruapan – The famous carnitas! It’s a classic and has been around for a long time.
  • La Mejikana – Upscale Mexican food with cocktails. Inside a 100-year-old building!
  • Rubi’s Tacos – always a line so I recommend going early!

Drinks

  • La Luna – Go for the drinks (the watermelon margarita is chef’s kiss), and stay for the food and vibes.
  • Del Toro – Best margaritas in the city, my personal favorite!
  • Monochrome Brewing – Housemade craft brews in a warehouse-like space.
  • Simones – fun atmosphere (21+)

Fall Events:

21st Annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade – Saturday, September 7, 2024

Día de Muertos, Living Presence – Exhibit at the National Mexican Art Museum, Sep 20 – Dec 8, 2024

Día de Los Muertos Xicágo out the NMMA in Harrison Park – October 26, 2024 (all ages, free event! Highly recommend! Then stop inside the museum)

Pilsen Catrina Trolly Crawl – November 2, 2024

If you want more fall Chicago things, you can read more here. I hope some of these suggestions help and if you have any more ideas, let me know!

Christine

  1. Marisol Garcia says:

    Lo Rez is closed but is now Monochrome brewing (Latinx owned)

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