La Esperanza is a Mexican spot in Pilsen with some of the best mole we’ve ever had.

Pilsen Yards is a great Pilsen spot to grab cocktails and tacos along with some live music.

La Luna is a Latina-owned restaurant in Pilsen that serves classic Mexican dishes.

Much like Korean BBQ, each table at Holu has a grill where the server (or you, if you like throwing caution to the wind) cooks your steak.

Panadería Nuevo Leon in Pilsen has tons of great sweet treats, including a variety of vegan options.

Don Churro in Pilsen makes arguably the best churros in Chicago, including a few great vegan varieties.

Bob’s is a fantastic BYOB pizza place in Pilsen.

Paulette’s is a market in Thalia Hall that’s good for groceries and grab-and-go sandwiches.

Alulu is a small brew pub in Pilsen with inventive beers and excellent food.

Ghin Khao Eat Rice is a casual Northern Thai restaurant in Pilsen that’s great for BYOB and eating crispy pork belly.

El Chubasco is a small Mexican restaurant in Pilsen.

La Sala is a loungy mezcal bar in the basement of La Luna in Pilsen.

La Internacional is a taqueria in the back of a grocery store in Pilsen.

La Chaparrita is a taqueria in a grocery store in Little Village with outstanding tacos.

La Michoacana is an ice cream and paleta shop in Pilsen.

Skylark is a casual bar in Pilsen.