Pilsen food walk spots

Marisol Vega

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My go-to lineup for before, during, and after a First Friday gallery shift — because you cannot run an art walk on an empty stomach. These are the places I duck into between hanging shows and chasing down wall text, all within stumbling distance of 18th Street. Spreadsheet brain says plan your route around these; flaneur brain says just follow the smell of carnitas.

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Pilsen food walk spots — 4 items
Name	Address	City	What to get	My take
1Carnitas Don Pedro	1113 W 18th St	Chicago	Carnitas by the pound, extra chicharrón	Cash only, line out the door, worth every minute — I budget 20 min before a walk-through
25 Rabanitos	1758 W 18th St	Chicago	Green mole tamal, tacos	Tiny storefront, big flavor — I grab takeout and eat it on the gallery steps
3Taqueria El Milagro	1923 S Blue Island Ave	Chicago	Steak tacos, fresh tortillas by the bag	Cafeteria-style and fast — perfect for a quick refuel between install and opening
4Cafe Jumping Bean	1439 W 18th St	Chicago	Latte and an almond croissant	Been here since '94 — my unofficial office when I'm drafting the First Friday email blast