La Fonda Latino Grill
La Fonda specializes in Colombian and Latin dishes. The restaurant has a full bar that"s ready to accommodate with a variety of drinks. Specials are available and they change daily. Moreover, the restaurant is decorated in... from opentable.com
John Manion's New Restaurant
Chef John Manion, who is most remembered for his fiery Nuevo Latino flavors at Mas in Wicker Park (in the space that is now Bangers & Lace), is planning to open his own restaurant at a to-be-released location by late Februa... metromix.com
Carbon
It's hard to miss this 20-seat Bridgeport quick-serve restaurant, sitting under the Dan Ryan Expressway. Just look for that enormous mural on the side of the building featuring an oversized, flame-enhanced "Carbon" logo. Th... metromix.com
Restaurante Nuevo Leon
This friendly restaurant is an institution in Pilsen. Reliable food and good prices have made Nuevo Leon one of the most visited places in the neighborhood by customers from all around the city. The Gutierrez family is very... metromix.com
Sabas Vega
This Pilsen mainstay specializes in carnitas (which translates to little meats), delicious little bits of seasoned pork served steaming hot in tacos. You can watch the staff working the pork in the mostly open kitchen from ... metromix.com
Tacos Erendira
Originally established in 1967 (the original location was on 35th Street), this Mexican spot is still a neighborhood favorite. The menu features the usual lineup of quick eats such as tacos, tortas, tostadas and burritos (t... metromix.com
Cafe Jumping Bean
Poets, writers, and artists have all made the Jumping Bean a Pilsen standby for the last 10 years. During the day, the bright blue walls make the room an inviting space, and students come to spend long hours with gourmet co... metromix.com
May St. Cafe
contemporary seasonal cooking featuring Mexican and Puerto Rican, Traditional foods with a modern twist. All beef, pork and lamb products come from Allen Brothers - "The Great Steakhouse Steaks." best housemade margaritas ... opentable.com
Pancho Pistola's
This family-owned Bridgeport eatery features authentic Mexican fare, and is a popular stop for White Sox fans heading to games at the nearby Cell. Specialties include enchiladas suizas, rolled tortillas stuffed with beef, c... metromix.com
Del Toro
Nightwood and Skylark are about to get a new neighbor on this happening Pilsen block. Everado Garcia, whose family owns F & R Liquors next door, is behind this sit-down restaurant and tequila bar, aiming for a soft opening ... metromix.com
Cuernavaca Restaurant
Cuernavaca's is perhaps the most authentic and well decorated Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood of Pilsen. There's a very large dining area and a bar area with animal skulls hanging over it. The bar selection is extens... metromix.com
Fogata Village
Mexican fiesta meets Italian dinner party at this family-owned Pilsen spot where local artists display their work and south-of-the-border favorites like fajitas share the menu with pasta dishes. Breakfast is served all day,... metromix.com
Pollo Express
Chicken is king at this brightly colored spot on Pilsen's 18th Street strip. Take your pick of whole or half charcoal-grilled chickens, as well as sides of rice, beans or charro beans (roasted pinto beans) at prices that wo... metromix.com
La Cebollita Grill
Possibly the fanciest hole-in-the-wall in Pilsen, La Cebollita is handsomely appointed with art on the walls and modern touches throughout. But the real standouts are the made-from-scratch-daily tamales, which come at stree... metromix.com
Carnitas Don Pedro
A red neon pig in the front window is a good visual precursor to what lies inside this tiny carnitas joint: pork, and lots of it. Fried pig skin is displayed in a glass case near the entrance. Behind the case lies the magic... metromix.com
Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
Stop by this husband-and-wife-owned Pilsen cafe for organic coffee and a selection of treats. Fresh-baked tres leches cake and chocoflan (flan on the bottom, chocolate cake on the top) are popular choices; celeb chef Rick B... metromix.com
Taqueria El Milagro
Get homestyle Mexican fare for peanuts at this Pilsen restaurant. Try the mole chicken dinner with rice, beans and salad. Vanilla flan makes a nice dessert. An adjacent store sells tortillas and nacho chips in bulk. metromix.com
Birreria Reyes De Ocotlan
The main attraction is the tender, delicious goat meat stew, flavored with bay leaves, onions, garlic, ginger and other spices for $9 a pound. Everything comes with lime, freshly chopped cilantro and onions. metromix.com
Taqueria Los Comales
Taqueria Los Comales is an inexpensive place to bring the whole family. It is a fast food restaurant, but the relaxing atmosphere makes you forget the quick pace as the waitresses swirl about in their Mexican skirts and ruf... metromix.com