Neighborhood
A local guide to the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago — things to do, where to eat, and what it’s like to call it home.
November 10, 2026
What it's like to live near 18th & Ashland in Pilsen: the Pink Line a block away, Harrison Park and the National Museum of Mexican Art, 18th Street's restaurants, and a quick ride downtown.
November 10, 2026
New restaurants on 18th Street, the National Museum of Mexican Art's 40th Día de Muertos exhibition, a new affordable-housing building, and holiday plans — what's happening in Pilsen right now.
June 25, 2026
A neighborhood guide to living in Pilsen: transit, culture, housing, and what makes this Lower West Side Chicago community special.
June 18, 2026
A guide to eating in Pilsen, Chicago, from classic carnitas and taquerias to Mexican bakeries (panaderías) and neighborhood coffee shops.
June 10, 2026
From the National Museum of Mexican Art to the 16th Street murals and Thalia Hall, here is what to see and do in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago.