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

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-chic...

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.

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

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_lo...

Try Olive Garden