Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 West 18th StreetTHE BEST mexican around. Bar none. Cash only.
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
1641 West 18th StreetBest actual coffee in the neighborhood.
Xurro
2214 S Wolcott AveHot Churros. Duh.
T J's Restaurant
1928 West Cermak RoadCheap diner breakfast. Woot!
This should actually be "Raymonds Tacos" because that is literally all that anyone buys from here.
9 locals recommend
Raymond's Tacos No. 2
2406 S Blue Island AveThis should actually be "Raymonds Tacos" because that is literally all that anyone buys from here.
La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th StGreat Coffee! Local!
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th StGreat coffee! Local!
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StYum. Not open Mondays.
Beurrage
1248 W 18th StFrench Bakery with great coffee.
Huck Finn Restaurant
3414 S Archer AveCheap diner breakfast. Woot! HUGE Donuts
Drinks & Nightlife
Pl-zen
1519 W 18th StGood food, good booze, not cash only. Also serves brunch on weekends.
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StDelicious... spendy.
Simone's
960 W 18th StGreat American fare. Open late.
Harbee
1345 W 18th StLocal watering hole. GREAT.
2015 S Damen Ave
2015 South Damen AvenueGreat Local bar.
Essentials
Carniceria Maribel
1801 W Cermak RdThis is the Liquor store! The sign is Red White and Green.
ALDI
4934 S Kedzie AveGroceries
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdGroceries