What are some affordable, yet flavorful dining options in the Pilsen neighborhood?

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* I've eaten at Nuevo Leon, but was not pleased overall. I found the atmosphere stifling and the food pretty bland. The BYOB option, free parking lot, and service were great through. 
* I'm looking for $9 to $18 price range for dinner entree, with many meatless choices.

What are some other restaurant suggestions?

Adam S · Accepted Answer

Abuelo's Mexican Grill, 2007 S Damen.  Actually it's in Heart of Chicago, but close enough.  Unbelievably awesome Mexican sandwiches (tortas.)  A neighborhood favorite and always highly rated on the Chicago websites.  I used to go out of my way to eat there when I lived all the way up in Edgewater.  Really good and pretty cheap.  I think you can BYOB there, too.
Here's the Yelp listing.  It is BYOB, BTW.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/abuelos-mexican-grill-chicago

tichur · Answer

I've worked in Pilsen many years and agree with your opinion of Nuevo Leon.  I can't stand the smell of the place.  I've found that people either love the place or hate it.   A favorite restaurant in Pilsen is La Condesa at Ashland & Blue Island/Cermak.  This is a place where Mexicans bring their families to eat.  Many seafood specialties but the diverse menu will have something you will like...free parking lot.

Cʰᶤᶜᵃᵍᵒ Kᶰᶤᵍʰᵗ · Answer

La Casa De Samuel‎.This place serves mexican food.Use to live in Pilsen,but most of the old restaurants are gone now.

harmony · Answer

hey kee, i don't know much about Philsen or Chicago. but i always use Yelp to find interesting places to eat. Reviews are base upon regular folks. have you try that Korean Tofu house? arrr.. (drooling like Homer) haha.. stay warm kee. 

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=&ns=1&find_loc=philsen%2Cil

Anonym · Answer

Try Olive Garden

What are some affordable, yet flavorful dining options in the Pilsen neighborhood?

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