Chicago Office of Tourism Department of Cultural Affairs

MEXICANCulture

Left to right: Enjoy music at an outdoor festival this summer; a Day of the Dead doll; enjoy Mariachi music; see traditional and contemporary artwork at the National Museum of Mexican Art.

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sombrerosYou can always squeeze in a bit more shopping and sightseeing. Spruce up with western boots, hats, and apparel from Alcala’s Western Wear, which also offers boot repairs, hat shaping, and shirt alterations.

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Then hightail it over to The Field Museum for the new permanent exhibit The Ancient Americas where you can enter a replica of an 800-year-old pueblo dwelling to ponder the Aztecs’ extraordinary feats of engineering. Outside, locate Ignacio Perez Solano’s Replica of Colossal Olmec Head #8 on the lawn.

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fishYou can take a culinary journey throughout Mexico without ever leaving Chicago’s city limits.

Celebrated chef Rick Bayless provides 3 different ways to do just that: Frontera Grill, the Outstanding Restaurant winner of the 2007 James Beard Foundation Awards; the remarkable lunchtime counter Frontera Fresco at Macy’s on State Street; and Topolobampo featuring fine dining and sophisticated flavors.

a selection of wines in a wine cellarPlay with great wine and tequila pairings at Salpicón, a festive upscale spot serving the contemporary fare of Mexico City-native chef Priscila Satkoff.

At Sol De Mexico Pilsen artist Oscar Romero’s vivid works enliven the atmosphere while dishes like Tampiqueña, a spice-rubbed grilled skirt steak and chicken enchilada with Teloloapense mole, tantalize the taste buds.

Tours

Chicago Greeter

a group of tourists examine the murals outside the Cooper AcademyLead your own area expedition or explore with a Chicago Greeter by foot and public transportation. Pre-register 7 to 10 business days in advance of your Chicago arrival for this FREE insider orientation.

Chicago Neighborhood Tours

If a bus tour is more your speed, register now for Chicago Neighborhood Tours’ July 12 or September 13 half-day motorcoach tour of Pilsen & Little Village. Take a guided walking tour of Pilsen to view the area’s colorful murals. In Little Village, browse one of the city’s liveliest shopping districts, 26th Street. Wrap up at the nation’s largest Latino museum, the National Museum of Mexican Art. Light refreshments Included.


Watch or try the tango and other popular forms of Latin dancing as a part of your Chicago Urban Adventure

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Alcala’s Western Wear
Mondays, Thursdays – Fridays 9:30 am–8 pm Tuesdays– Wednesdays, Saturdays 9:30 am– 7 pm, Sundays 9:30 am–5 pm
1733 W. Chicago Avenue
312.226.0152
www.alcalas.com
wheelchair accessible

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The Field Museum
Daily 9 am–5 pm (last admission 4 pm);
August 12, 9 am–4 pm (last admission 3 pm)
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
312.922.9410
www.fieldmuseum.org
adults $14+; seniors 65+/students w/ID $11+; children 4–11 $9+
kid friendly wheelchair accessible

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Frontera Grill
Lunch: Tuesdays–Fridays 11:30 am –2:30 pm, Saturdays 10:30 am–
2:30 pm; Dinner: Tuesdays – Thursdays 5:20 pm–
10 pm, Fridays–Saturdays until 11 pm
445 N. Clark Street
312.661.1434
fronterakitchens.com
wheelchair accessible

Frontera Fresco at Macy’s on State Street
7th Floor Food Hall
Mondays–Saturdays
11 am–3 pm
111 N. State Street
312.781.1000
fronterakitchens.com
kid friendly wheelchair accessible

Topolobampo
Lunch: Tuesdays–Fridays 11:30 am– 2 pm; Dinner: Tuesdays–Thursdays
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Fridays– Saturdays 5:30–10:30 pm
445 N. Clark Street
312.661.1434
fronterakitchens.com
(reservations recommended)
wheelchair accessible

Salpicón
Daily, Sundays–Thursdays 5– 9:30 pm (last reservation), Fridays–Saturdays 5 – 10:30 pm (last reservation), Sunday brunch 11 am – 2:30 pm
1252 N. Wells Street
312.988.7811
www.salpicon.com
wheelchair accessible

Sol De Mexico
Wednesdays – Mondays
11 am– 10 pm, Sundays
11 am–9 pm
3018 N. Cicero Avenue
773.282.4119

Chicago Greeter
Depart from the Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Center
77 E. Randolph Street
312.744.8000
www.chicagogreeter.com
(pre-registration required 7–10 business days in advance)
freewheelchair accessible

Chicago Neighborhood Tours
Pilsen & Little Village Saturdays, July 12 and September 13
Depart from the Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Center
77 E. Randolph Street
312.742.1190
(advance booking recommended)
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adults $30 seniors; 65+/students w/ valid ID/children 8–18 $25 wheelchair accessible(please notify when booking)