Abuelo's Pilsen Grill

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This family-owned spot in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood specializes in tortas, or Mexican sandwiches, made here with fillings such as steak, avocado, peppers and cheese and served on house-baked bread. Tortilla chips and salsas are also made on site, as are the tasty desserts—try a slice of one of the tres leches (three milk) cakes, available in pineapple, chocolate, mocha and traditional vanilla flavors. Abuelo’s skips the requisite taqueria dining room mural; instead, a modern dining room with a black, red and silver color palette incorporates old National Geographic photos and vintage album covers on the walls. It’s a casual BYOB affair, so don’t forget the cerveza. Order at the counter, choose a seat and crack one open while you wait for the staff to bring your food out to you.

Abuelo's Pilsen Grill is located at 2007 S. Damen Ave. in Chicago's Pilsen Neighborhood