Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Delcicious Maiz Fungus quesadillas as well a zucchini flower tortas. They do an amazing Mole as well. Tacos are only $1.80
La Esperanza
1864 S Blue Island Ave
Delcicious Maiz Fungus quesadillas as well a zucchini flower tortas. They do an amazing Mole as well. Tacos are only $1.80
Great twists on traditional mexican food and great bar.
44 locals recommend
Pl-zen
1519 W 18th St
44 locals recommend
Great twists on traditional mexican food and great bar.
Amazing new american and great beer list. Amazing space, located within the Thalia Hall space.
156 locals recommend
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th St
156 locals recommend
Amazing new american and great beer list. Amazing space, located within the Thalia Hall space.
Great late night traditional mexican restaurant. The best burritos I've ever had.
53 locals recommend
Taqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th St
53 locals recommend
Great late night traditional mexican restaurant. The best burritos I've ever had.
A staple in the neighborhood.
52 locals recommend
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 West 18th Street
52 locals recommend
A staple in the neighborhood.
Constantly rated as one of the best Coffee Shops in the city. They also have decent pressed sandwiches and board games.
134 locals recommend
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th St
134 locals recommend
Constantly rated as one of the best Coffee Shops in the city. They also have decent pressed sandwiches and board games.
Delicious Ice Cream Shop with exotic flavors like Tamarind, Cas, and Passion Fruit Ice Cream
21 locals recommend
La Michoacana Premium
1855 S Blue Island Ave
21 locals recommend
Delicious Ice Cream Shop with exotic flavors like Tamarind, Cas, and Passion Fruit Ice Cream
It is the steak house version of Nuevo Leon with famous Mexican Food! Great steak, shrimp, and chicken all roasted over an open fire.
29 locals recommend
Cantón Regio Steakhouse
1510 W 18th St
29 locals recommend
It is the steak house version of Nuevo Leon with famous Mexican Food! Great steak, shrimp, and chicken all roasted over an open fire.
Traditional Deep Dish Pizza (not stuffed), but with Mexican Ingredients such as Chorizo and Green Pepper instead of Italian Sausage and Green Pepper.
59 locals recommend
Gino's East
162 E Superior St
59 locals recommend
Traditional Deep Dish Pizza (not stuffed), but with Mexican Ingredients such as Chorizo and Green Pepper instead of Italian Sausage and Green Pepper.

Essentials

Grocery store with everything you would need, except for liquor.
44 locals recommend
La Casa Del Pueblo Inc.
1810 S Blue Island Ave
44 locals recommend
Grocery store with everything you would need, except for liquor.

Arts & Culture

Great venue for comedians, musicians, and generally amazing community events. Fully restored building.
135 locals recommend
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport St
135 locals recommend
Great venue for comedians, musicians, and generally amazing community events. Fully restored building.
Free and amazing Mexican works of Art!
222 locals recommend
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th St
222 locals recommend
Free and amazing Mexican works of Art!

Drinks & Nightlife

Traditional English alcoholic punches served in the basement of Thalia Hall
78 locals recommend
Punch House
1227 W 18th St
78 locals recommend
Traditional English alcoholic punches served in the basement of Thalia Hall
Piano Bar next to Thalia Hall
Tack Room
1807 S Allport St
Piano Bar next to Thalia Hall
$2 taco Tuesdays! Best tacos in the city. Amazing margaritas like passion fruit, tamarind, and other exotic fruits.
66 locals recommend
La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th St
66 locals recommend
$2 taco Tuesdays! Best tacos in the city. Amazing margaritas like passion fruit, tamarind, and other exotic fruits.
Dj's on the weekend. Greet local beer list. Very neighborhood bar.
46 locals recommend
Harbee
1345 W 18th St
46 locals recommend
Dj's on the weekend. Greet local beer list. Very neighborhood bar.
Amazing atmosphere, great decor. Reasonable prices and extensive food menu for a bar.
151 locals recommend
Simone's
960 W 18th St
151 locals recommend
Amazing atmosphere, great decor. Reasonable prices and extensive food menu for a bar.

Everything Else

Natural History museum with Sue, the most complete T-Rex in the world.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 locals recommend
Natural History museum with Sue, the most complete T-Rex in the world.
Iconic Landmark in the middle of Millenium Park. Take the #60 bus 24 hours a day here.
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St
473 locals recommend
Iconic Landmark in the middle of Millenium Park. Take the #60 bus 24 hours a day here.
Recently voted the best museum in the world by Trip Advisor.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 locals recommend
Recently voted the best museum in the world by Trip Advisor.
Convention Center.
179 locals recommend
McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr
179 locals recommend
Convention Center.
World Famous Chicago Deep Dish Pizza!
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
519 locals recommend
World Famous Chicago Deep Dish Pizza!

Getting Around

This is the #60 route that goes to the loop 24 hours a day!
Loomis & Cullerton station
This is the #60 route that goes to the loop 24 hours a day!