Neighborhood (walking distance) recommendations
Food scene
Pochos
1727 West 18th StreetGreat breakfast and brunch! Everything is super good and BYOB.
Incredible upscale Mexican food. The chef studied under Rick Bayless and came back to his neighborhood area to open up an amazing place. Family run and incredible food.
Chile Toreado
2022 West 35th StreetIncredible upscale Mexican food. The chef studied under Rick Bayless and came back to his neighborhood area to open up an amazing place. Family run and incredible food.
Great tacos, burritos, and gorditas (especially recommended) right at the end of the street.
Taqueria La Placita
1856 West 35th StreetGreat tacos, burritos, and gorditas (especially recommended) right at the end of the street.
Brand new quesabirria place at the end of the street, incredible food. Take out only.
Birria Tacos con Consome QuesaBirria
1314 West 18th StreetBrand new quesabirria place at the end of the street, incredible food. Take out only.
Great beer, wonderful food, and a free-to-play arcade, what else can you want?
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Marz Community Brewing Company
3630 S Iron StGreat beer, wonderful food, and a free-to-play arcade, what else can you want?
Really good chilaquiles but also just a really good general breakfast place (diner food style mostly). Nothing super fancy.
New Archview Restaurant
3480 S Archer AveReally good chilaquiles but also just a really good general breakfast place (diner food style mostly). Nothing super fancy.
Gorditas La Tia Susy
3500 South Western AvenueGreat little Mexican place with good (and cheap) breakfast.
All the best greasy Chicago classics under one roof, open late, and really quick. I think its been run by the same people for 30+ years, but you can confirm.
Nicky's Carry Outs
3501 South Western BoulevardAll the best greasy Chicago classics under one roof, open late, and really quick. I think its been run by the same people for 30+ years, but you can confirm.
Shopping
My go to market for day to day needs. Quick, easy, and lots of selection. Produce, meat, and cheese tend towards latino foods, and it is small, so if you're looking for a larger selection go to Marianos or Jewel-Osco
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Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdMy go to market for day to day needs. Quick, easy, and lots of selection. Produce, meat, and cheese tend towards latino foods, and it is small, so if you're looking for a larger selection go to Marianos or Jewel-Osco