Neighborhood

Thanks to Little Italy, Chinatown, and Pilsen, the Lower West Side is a go-to for exceptional ethnic cuisine, captivating street art, and culture. Among these Chicago neighborhoods, Pilsen is particularly noteworthy—there is a reason it made Forbes' list for "12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World." It is not only the main neighborhood in the area, but it is rooted in Mexican heritage that is reflected in everything from the one-of-a-kind businesses and boutiques lining W 18th St to the variety of colorful street murals influenced by Mayan and Aztec culture.