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    <trip id="1020" created="2009-09-11 19:02:51" creator_id="72" creator_name="cristina" creator_status="100" default_for_user_id="" description="The Windy City may be famous for deep-dish pizzas, corrupt politicians and blues music, but often overlooked is the fact that Chicago is the home of the U.S. 2nd largest Mexican population.  This thriving community is based in the neighborhoods of Pilsen and Little Village, and the majority of this trip takes place in those areas.  Food, art, music and a pinata store - discover the best that Mexican-American culture has to offer." marked_deleted="0" modified="2009-09-12 18:36:10.584684" modifier_id="72" privacy="1" static_map_url="http://maps.google.com/staticmap?hl=en&amp;maptype=roadmap&amp;format=png&amp;markers=41.924121,-87.665920,reda%7C41.924162,-87.723975,redb%7C41.856164,-87.672855,redc%7C41.858117,-87.662916,redd%7C41.857624,-87.662892,rede%7C41.857472,-87.661876,redf%7C41.857021,-87.656085,redg%7C41.858194,-87.651887,redh%7C41.858119,-87.646326,redi%7C41.890421,-87.630765,redj&amp;key=ABCDABCD&amp;size=123123123x123123123&amp;path=rgb:0x0000ff,weight:5|41.924121,-87.665920|41.924162,-87.723975|41.856164,-87.672855|41.858117,-87.662916|41.857624,-87.662892|41.857472,-87.661876|41.857021,-87.656085|41.858194,-87.651887|41.858119,-87.646326|41.890421,-87.630765" status="0" sum_locations="10" sum_votes="1" title="Exploring Mexican Chicago" triplocation_id="5190" />
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    <triplocations name="Frontera Grill" description="Rick Bayless' famous Mexican restaurant

Lines might be a couple of hours long during the dinner rush, but sit back and have a margarita while you wait - you won't regret it.  Rick Bayless, famous for being THE authority on Mexican cuisine, offers a delectable menu that is a bit pricey, but lives up to the hype.  The menu changes monthly, but year-round highlights include the guacamole and the Mexican hot chocolate." favorite="" full_name="Frontera Grill, Chicago , Illinois (IL), United States of America" googled_path="United-States-of-America/Illinois-IL/Chicago-/Frontera-Grill" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/298010/United-States-of-America/Illinois-IL/Chicago-/Frontera-Grill" id="298010" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="Frontera Grill, Chicago , Illinois (IL), United States of America" language="ENG" latitude="41.890421" longitude="-87.630765" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="to be added" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;to be added.&lt;/b&gt; Rick Bayless' famous Mexican restaurant

Lines might be a couple of hours long during the dinner rush, but sit back and have a margarita while you wait - you won't regret it.  Rick Bayless,..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;to be added.&lt;/b&gt; Rick Bayless' famous Mexican restaurant

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    <triplocations name="La Pasadita" description="Chicago has the 2nd largest Mexican population in the U.S., so good Mexican is a dime a dozen. However, La Pasadita has some of the best tacos in the city (according to the Chicago Tribune, it is #2). " favorite="" full_name="La Pasadita, Chicago , Illinois (IL), USA" googled_path="USA/Illinois-IL/Chicago-/La-Pasadita" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/378188/USA/Illinois-IL/Chicago-/La-Pasadita" id="378188" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="La Pasadita, Chicago , Illinois (IL), USA" language="ENG" latitude="41.9241211161831" longitude="-87.6659202575684" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Chicago has the 2nd largest Mexican population in the U.S., so good Mexican is a dime a dozen. However, La Pasadita has some of the best tacos in the city (according to the Chicago Tribune, it is #2)...." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Chicago has the 2nd largest Mexican population in the U.S., so good Mexican is a dime a dozen. However, La Pasadita has ..." type="25" type_id="25" type_name="restaurant" votes="1" zoom="13">
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    <triplocations name="National Museum of Mexican Art" description="The largest Latino arts museum in the U.S." favorite="" full_name="National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago , Illinois, USA" googled_path="USA/Illinois/Chicago-/National-Museum-of-Mexican-Art" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/603943/USA/Illinois/Chicago-/National-Museum-of-Mexican-Art" id="603943" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago , Illinois, USA" language="ENG" latitude="41.8561641924926" longitude="-87.6728551089763" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The largest Latino arts museum in the U.S." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The largest Latino arts museum in the U.S." type="14" type_id="14" type_name="museum / gallery" votes="1" zoom="10">
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    <triplocations name="Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery" description="Neighborhood cafe with delicious Mexican treats

Kristoffer's is a Pilsen institution, a welcoming cafe featuring art from local Mexican and Mexican-American artists.  Though you can get a great cup o' joe, the standouts here are the desserts - the tres leches cake and chocoflan are justifiably hyped, and you will not leave disappointed.  " favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Kristoffers-Cafe-and-Bakery" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/608890/USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Kristoffers-Cafe-and-Bakery" id="608890" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="41.858119" longitude="-87.646326" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Neighborhood cafe with delicious Mexican treats

Kristoffer's is a Pilsen institution, a welcoming cafe featuring art from local Mexican and Mexican-American artists.  Though you can get a great cup o..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Neighborhood cafe with delicious Mexican treats

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    <triplocations name="Libreria Giron" description="Perhaps the largest Spanish language bookstore in Chicago

You won't find a more comprehensive collection of Spanish-language books in the city - Libreria Giron has such a wide variety of texts that they distribute nationwide.  Spanish-language bestsellers, philosophy, cookbooks, magazines, etc. can all be found here, as well as a music shelf filled with rare and hard-to-find Spanish CD's.  " favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Libreria-Giron" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/608893/USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Libreria-Giron" id="608893" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="41.857624" longitude="-87.662892" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Perhaps the largest Spanish language bookstore in Chicago

You won't find a more comprehensive collection of Spanish-language books in the city - Libreria Giron has such a wide variety of texts that t..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Perhaps the largest Spanish language bookstore in Chicago

You won't find a more comprehensive collection of Spanish-lan..." type="27" type_id="27" type_name="shop" votes="1" zoom="17">
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    <triplocations name="Mestiza" description="Pilsen boutique specializing in Latin-flavored gifts

In addition to kitschy Che Guevara t-shirts and dolls, Mestiza has an extensive selection of Latino-inspired knickknacks, jewelry and art.  There is also a small section on vintage clothing and accessories.  This is a great place to go if you want to spice up your apartment with some new tchotchkes, or if you need a unique gift for a loved one." favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Mestiza" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/608894/USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Mestiza" id="608894" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="41.858194" longitude="-87.651887" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Pilsen boutique specializing in Latin-flavored gifts

In addition to kitschy Che Guevara t-shirts and dolls, Mestiza has an extensive selection of Latino-inspired knickknacks, jewelry and art.  There ..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Pilsen boutique specializing in Latin-flavored gifts

In addition to kitschy Che Guevara t-shirts and dolls, Mestiza has..." type="27" type_id="27" type_name="shop" votes="1" zoom="17">
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    <triplocations name="Dulcelandia Del Sol" description="For all your pinata needs . . .

Dulcelandia Del Sol should be the first place you go if you are planning a Mexican-themed kids party, but even if you're not, it's still fun to walk around.  Rows of pinatas greet visitors as they walk in, while their assortment of over 800 Mexican candies ensures that you'll have plenty of options for filling those pinatas.  " favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Dulcelandia-Del-Sol" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/608896/USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Dulcelandia-Del-Sol" id="608896" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="41.924162" longitude="-87.723975" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; For all your pinata needs . . .

Dulcelandia Del Sol should be the first place you go if you are planning a Mexican-themed kids party, but even if you're not, it's still fun to walk around.  Rows of p..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; For all your pinata needs . . .

Dulcelandia Del Sol should be the first place you go if you are planning a Mexican-them..." type="27" type_id="27" type_name="shop" votes="1" zoom="17">
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    <triplocations name="Pilsen murals" description="Colorful, revolutionary murals

These public murals have been an important link between artists and community, a way of reaching the masses to spur discussion on social issues such as poverty and agricultural reform.  Mexican muralists such as Diego Rivera and Jose Orozco inspired contemporary murals depicting Che Guevara, Cesar Chavez, and Emiliano Zapata, amongst other revolutionaries.  Though the mural on Casa Aztlan is one of the most well-known, other murals in the neighborhood can be found a short walk away at:

Cooper Academy, 1845 W. 18th St.
Ashland and 19th St.
1805 S. Bishop St.
Inside the Rudy Lozano Branch Library, 1805 S. Loomis
CTA 18th St. El Station (Pink Line), 1710 W. 18th St.
Along 16th St.
Ashland and Cullerton St.
37 S. Ashland
1401 W. 18th St." favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Pilsen-murals" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/608897/USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Pilsen-murals" id="608897" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="41.857021" longitude="-87.656085" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Colorful, revolutionary murals

These public murals have been an important link between artists and community, a way of reaching the masses to spur discussion on social issues such as poverty and agri..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Colorful, revolutionary murals

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    <triplocations name="Radio Arte" description="Youth-driven public radio

This Latino-owned, bilingual, youth-driven public radio station is more than just a platform for Latin alternative music - it also serves an important role within the community, providing a one-year media training program for local Latino youth and giving a voice to social justice issues not widely reported in the mainstream media.  You can see the DJ booth from the street, and there is a mural of a kid flying through space on the alley-side of the building." favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Radio-Arte" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/608899/USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Radio-Arte" id="608899" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="41.857472" longitude="-87.661876" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Youth-driven public radio

This Latino-owned, bilingual, youth-driven public radio station is more than just a platform for Latin alternative music - it also serves an important role within the commun..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Youth-driven public radio

This Latino-owned, bilingual, youth-driven public radio station is more than just a platform ..." type="34" type_id="34" type_name="other venue" votes="1" zoom="17">
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    <triplocations name="Casa de la Cultura Carlos Cortez" description="Mexican-American art gallery and workshop

Casa de la Cultura Carlos Cortez is an all-in-one art gallery, education center and live/work space. Exhibitions by Mexican and Mexican-American artists are frequent, and there are several classes catering to the general public.  Email taller.mestizarte@gmail.com for information on visits and hours." favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Casa-de-la-Cultura-Carlos-Cortez" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/608909/USA/Illinois/Chicago-/Casa-de-la-Cultura-Carlos-Cortez" id="608909" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="41.858117" longitude="-87.662916" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Chicago , Illinois, USA" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Mexican-American art gallery and workshop

Casa de la Cultura Carlos Cortez is an all-in-one art gallery, education center and live/work space. Exhibitions by Mexican and Mexican-American artists are ..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Mexican-American art gallery and workshop

Casa de la Cultura Carlos Cortez is an all-in-one art gallery, education cent..." type="14" type_id="14" type_name="museum / gallery" votes="1" zoom="17">
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