Airbnb's Chicago Restaurant Guide

This vibrant neighborhood boasts some of the best Mexican food in the city with long-time restaurants, museums, and cafes that are deeply rooted in Chicago’s cultural history. Spend some time taking in the exuberance of murals – a form of artistic expression that has become an integral way of telling and celebrating the community’s stories.

Located in Chicago’s vibrant and historically significant Pilsen neighborhood, La Luna stays true to the community’s ever-evolving cultural roots and offers a place for both locals and visitors alike to enjoy an artsy play on Mexican recipes in a creative space that pays homage to the diverse and artistic vibe of the neighborhood. La Luna’s traditional menu featuring tacos, unique small plates and authentic tortillas, is reflective of the neighborhood and presents a new-age twist on the Mexican dishes that you know and love. Chef Marco Colin shows support for the community + culture by sourcing fresh produce through local small owned Pilsen vendors. Owner, Samantha Sanchez is proud to be a part of Pilsen's true and proud latinx character.

Home to both the University of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry – the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere – there is no shortage of things to do and see in this iconic neighborhood. Don’t miss sunsets at Promontory Point, a peninsula on Lake Michigan with a stunning view of the Chicago skyline.

"20 years ago, I opened Brown Sugar Bakery to share the love I felt from my grandmother's southern desserts. We are unique in the ways we serve our community a taste of their past memories of celebration and love. Brown Sugar Bakery serves as a reminder to all of Chicago that life is sweet through providing award winning southern style cakes and desserts."

This North Side community is considered to be the shop-local capital of Chicago with a seemingly endless selection of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shops along Clark Street, the neighborhood’s main strip. Explore the neighborhood’s cultural roots at the Swedish American Museum and end your night with a drink and live music at Simon’s Tavern.

"I opened Big Jones to bring a new approach to Southern cuisine to Chicago with an emphasis on the right ingredients sourced as close to home as possible, and all true scratch cooking. Some ingredients are sourced from the South, but produce, meats, and dairy come from small local farms around Chicago to put real down-home cooking flavor on the guest's plate, with aesthetics that are a mixture of Chicago modern and old-school Southern. Andersonville has been a very welcoming community, so our local and ecologically-minded sourcing, as well as composting and recycling practices have put us right at home in this forward-thinking community."

This dynamic neighborhood is full of green spaces and a thriving food and beverage scene. Start the day with some of Chicago’s best brunch options before heading to the Bloomingdale Trail. Locally known as “The 606” this former rail line is now an elevated trail with parks, look-out points, and public art installations.

Giant is a tiny 44-seat restaurant located in Chicago’s Logan Square that's made a big splash in the restaurant scene since opening in 2016. Among countless great reviews, and a spot on Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurant list, the restaurant is consistently a hit with locals for both its unpretentious Midwestern fare and welcoming atmosphere. In 2022, Chef Jason Vincent was recognized as a nominee for the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef award.

Once known as Chicago’s Black metropolis, this Southwest Side neighborhood is a hub for African-American culture and businesses amid a backdrop of some of the city’s most unique architecture with distinct food inspired by countries all over the world.

The best way to get to this bustling neighborhood is via the Chicago water taxi for incredible views of some of the city’s most famous architectural landmarks. Once there, get lost in the dim sum restaurants, tea shops, souvenir stores, and cultural landmarks the neighborhood has to offer. If you’re lucky, you might be able to catch one of the neighborhood’s celebrations such as the Lunar New Year parade, Moon Festival, or Chinatown Summer Festival.

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