The Grid: Exploring Pilsen

[@andreag3020]

My mom was born and lived at 21st and Paulina in the 1940’s-60’s, I visited my grandmother there in the 80’s as a child, I remember amazing, gracious people, the corner store with the best ice cream, and the EL. Interesting to see it today.

[@angeloacosta9411]

Lived at 21 st and Ashland.

[@claudiamorales3735]

Thank you to the AMAZING Tortolero family for this gift! So proud of this museum.

[@tristianr8180]

AAAAAH!!!! It’s so weird because I always pass by these places everyday. And then to see people going through it is also more crazy. I also like how they chose to stay away from the gang violence. And if u ever go to Atotonilcos, u always gotta get tacos de el pastor and a licuado de platano every time.

[@pattyrangel7932]

What about all the restaurants that have been there for decades?? La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria, Los Milagros, Coculas, Los Comales? All those restaurants with the exception of Altontonilcos seem the pavement for gentrification.

[@Dawar91]

Thanks so much for this! I’m visiting Chicago for the first time in November and I’m very interested in eating at pilsen. This info is GOLD. Gracias!

[@eberardogarcia4955]

My name is Jerry I lived in Pilsen all my life I came to Texas what I remember about Pilsen back in the days with Al Capone there was always killing I grew up I became a gang member Latin folks familia with la Raza there's always been a lot of killing in Pilsen of 18th Street I'm proud ofis one of the most popular place in Chicago one of the 10 top in the United States in the world two go enjoy I'm proud of my people changing it around that Mexican neighborhood will always be one of the best place you would ever enjoy Mexican culture I grew up in there I'm proud I come from Pilsen have the most beautiful Hispanic women to💖⛪💖😎🇲🇽

[@acebandagedaclown4215]

It's not Mexican anymore bruh. It's rannned by hipsters. Running fake Mexican food.

[@hueso5071]

@@acebandagedaclown4215 Pilsen is still 70% Mexican buts it's declining, 10 years ago it was over 80% Mexican. You can definitely see the culture is disappearing.

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

@@hueso5071it's not disappearing, a lot of it is just getting pushed further from the Loop as wealth grows in the area. La Villita and the surrounding areas are still very Mexican. Latin Americans are getting priced out just like in Wicker Park, Logan Square, Humboldt Park, etc.

[@hueso5071]

@@carstarsarstenstesenn again it's disappearing in those neighborhoods. Little village is starting to see gentrification as well.

[@luckygurl70]

Will be going to Chicago in June and staying in Pilsen!! Looking forward to it!

[@wheatontea]

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[@luckygurl70]

Rami L. Update...trip was canceled due to Corona virus...and now the uncertainty due to the riots. Pretty disappointing I was really looking forward to a summer trip.

[@justincase733]

7:56 Rest in peace Javi Merino Thank you Sun-Times and camera person.

[@rogerdadodger9033]

Well at least they showed my art little village next to be gentrified lol

[@1Skorpia]

Def visiting the art and drinking with my familia🇲🇽✊💗 when I go back to chi -town.

[@demisemedia]

Orale 🍻

[@imdatydd726]

We don’t fucking care

[@Michelle-ez9hs]

Should’ve never left. Maybe then there wouldn’t be so much gentrification

[@seanriley6911]

Looks great thanks for the tour, you’ve given me some good idea’s for my possible trip in October ( pandemic permitting 😷🤪). Stay safe 🙏.

[@instavid3160]

Hello my friend. I'm always happy about your interesting videos

[@freeworld2275]

A dangerous hood

[@crispinverduzco1526]

Not as dangerous anymore you could actually walk the streets at night now in Pilsen / la 18th. thank God.