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.

Monnie Burke's is an American restaurant in Pilsen with a huge back patio.

Tack Room is a low-key piano bar in Pilsen that’s attached to Thalia Hall.

Canton Regio is a Mexican restaurant in Pilsen that focuses on grilled meats.

Bruna’s is an old-school Italian restaurant in Pilsen that’s been around since 1933.