From September 15 to October 15, United Way of Metro Chicago celebrates Latine Heritage Month, honoring the culture and contributions of our Latine partners and leaders.
You’re encouraged to shop local, learn about Latine history, be an advocate, and support our Latine communities this month, and every month.
Check out upcoming festivals, exhibits, small businesses, and restaurants in Chicago here. We’ve also compiled our favorite Latine-owned businesses and restaurants in some our Neighborhood Networks. Stop by and send us photos of your favorites!
Blue Island
Retail
Jokabeth Jewelry, 12808 S Western Ave, Blue Island
Botánica San Cono, 12301 Western Ave, Blue Island
Ana’s Bridal Boutique, 2357 York St, Blue Island
Services
International Fades & Beauty Hair Studio, 13319 Old Western Ave, Blue Island
Elisa’s Creations, 12842 Western Ave, Blue Island
New Styles Barbershop, 13124 Western Ave, Blue Island
The Cutting Room, 2002 Vermont Ave, Blue Island
The Studio Barbershop, 12606 Western Ave, Blue Island
Bakeries
Nova Bakery, 13030 Western Ave, Blue Island
Pierre’s Bakery, 12429 Western Ave, Blue Island
SugaChurros, 12601 Western Ave, Blue Island
Restaurants
La Vieja Castilla (Spanish Tapas), 13023 Western Ave, Blue Island
Rock Island Public House, 13328 Old Western Ave, Blue Island
Taqueria Durango Restaurant, 12358 S Western Ave, Blue Island
Las Picosas, 3000 Burr Oak Ave, Blue Island
El Cortez Taqueria & Tortilleria, 13414 Western Ave, Blue Island
Mariscos El Tiburon, 13038 Western Ave, Blue Island
Brighton Park
Retail
Libros de La Luna, 4591 S Archer Ave, Chicago
Lucy’s, 4243 S Archer Ave, Chicago
Services
Anna’s Gift & Flower Shop, 4382 S Archer Ave, Chicago
Galindo Flower Shop & Events, 4207 S Sacramento, Chicago
BR Barber Lounge No.2, 5040 S Archer Ave, Chicago
Ice Cream & Coffee
De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee Shop, 3838 W 49th St, Chicago
Restaurants
D’Nuez, 4125 S Archer Ave, Chicago
El Rey, 4157 S California Ave, Chicago
Huaraches, 4231 S Archer Ave, Chicago
Tio Luis Tacos, 3856 S Archer Ave, Chicago
Don Rafa Cárnitas, 4597 S Archer Ave, Chicago
Taqueria Los Gallos #3, 6222 S Archer Ave, Chicago
La Cocos Pizzeria, 3350 W 47th St, Chicago
El Meson, 4631 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago
La Internacional Taqueria, 4556 S Ashland Ave, Chicago
Tawney Café, 3055 W Pope John Paul II Dr, Chicago
Taqueria La Iguanita, 3733 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago
Bronzeville
Restaurants
Taqueria Varitas, 700 E 47th St, Chicago
Panchos Pistolas Authentic Mexican Restaurant, 700 W 31st St, Chicago
Elgin
Retail
Bella’s Bridal, 156 E Chicago St, Elgin
Ivangel Boutique, 659 S Eighth St, West Dundee
Entertainment
Epic Air Trampoline Park 1675 N. Lancaster Rd, South Elgin
Bakeries
Churros Y Chocolate, 66 S Grove Ave, Elgin
Sunshine’s Cupcakery, 1012 S Mclean Blvd, Elgin
Dulce Churro, 3091 US-20 Unit 112, Elgin
Restaurants
BeaUnique Latin Kitchen, 74 S Grove Ave, Elgin
Pueblito Escondido, 154 E Chicago St, Elgin
Mr. Cesar’s Mexican Grill, 1188 N McLean Blvd, Elgin
El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant, 314 S McLean Blvd, Elgin
Tere Taqueria y Antojitos, 1315 Dundee Ave, Elgin
Las Gorditas de Don Angel, 165 E Highland Ave, Elgin
Tacos La Flor, 910 Dundee Ave, Elgin
Taqueria Parrilla Azteca, 1350 E Chicago St, Elgin
Evanston
Services
Beards & Bellas, 522 Kedzie St, Evanston
The Beauty Room by Abby Inc, 1735 Maple Ave Loft. 10, Evanston
Frida Hair Studio, 1735 Maple Ave, #15 Evanston
Herson’s Barbershop, 1005 Davis St, Evanston
Bakeries
Sweet Temptations, 607 W Howard St, Evanston
Restaurants
La Cocinita, 521 Davis St, Evanston
Frida’s, 618 Church St, Evanston
Harvey
Restaurants
Taqueria Queretaro, 16315 Halsted St, Harvey
Taco Taco #2, 153 E 147th St, Harvey
Taqueria Los Taquitos, 14863 Dixie Hwy, Harvey
Señor Salsa, 15927 S Halsted St, Harvey
Little Village
Retail
Artesanias Elena, 4333 W 26th St, Chicago
Discount Mall, 3115 W 26th St, Chicago
May Expressions, 2855 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Franky’s Flowers & Designs, 2709 W Cermak Rd, Chicago
Giselle’s Beauty Gifts and Flowers, 2659 S Saint Louis Ave, Chicago
Burdeens Chicago, 2139 W Cermak Rd, Chicago
Services
The Spot Spa, 2827 W Cermak Rd, Chicago
Luis Printing, 3101 W Cermak Rd Unit E, Chicago
Victor’s Barber Shop & Beauty Salon, 2701 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago
Bakeries
La Central Bakery, 2702 W Cermak Rd, Chicago
Cuernavaca Bakery, 3104 W Cermak Rd, Chicago
Restaurants
El Faro Restaurant, 3936 W 31st St, Chicago
La Catedral Café & Restaurant, 2500 S Christiana Ave, Chicago
La Justicia Restaurant, 3901 W 26th St, Chicago
Los Candiles, 2624 S Central Park Ave, Chicago
Birrieria Patinos Ocotlan, 3813 W 26th St, Chicago
La Chiquita Carnicería and Taqueria, 3555 W 26th St, Chicago
La Chapparita Taqueria, 2500 S Whipple St #4138, Chicago
La Casa de Samuel Restaurant, 2834 W Cermak Rd, Chicago
Latinos Progresando also curated a robust list of local businesses in Little Village, including retail, services, and restaurants.
Summit
Restaurants
Antojitos de Doña Maria, 6121 S Archer Rd, Summit
Isela’s Tamales, 6208 S Archer Rd, Summit
El Faro, 6136 S Archer Rd, Summit
West Chicago
Retail
Creative Feeling
Casa Leon, Inc., 210 Main St, West Chicago
Gear Palace, 110 Main St, West Chicago
Super Dollar Plus, 137 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago
Something Else Resale, 222 Main St, West Chicago
Super Apple Resale Shop, 101 Turner Ct, West Chicago
Bakeries
Kamila Cakes, 151 W. Washington St.
Parra’s Bakery, 572 Main St.
Raised Bakery & Café, 124 Main St.
Restaurants
La Cocina de Maria, 142 W Washington St, West Chicago
Gorditas Liselena, 440 E Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago
Los Girasoles Restaurant, 1929 Franciscan Way, West Chicago
Javi Mexican Grill Restaurant, 956 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago
La Birria Loca, 27W570 High Lake Rd, Winfield
El Rancho Restaurant, 956 N Neltnor Blvd, West Chicago
El Coco Loco, 205 Main St, West Chicago
Raised Bakery and Cafe, 124 Main St, West Chicago
Lupita Bakery, 956 N Neltnor Blvd #310, West Chicago
What’s missing? Email us, and we’ll add it to the list.
Lists are updated from original posts published in October 2025 and December 2025.
Pictured in banner: Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Service Center ribbon cutting (April 2026); Mexican Independence Day celebration with WeGo Together for Kids in West Chicago (Sept 2026); Uniting for the Holidays with Enlace in Little Village (Dec 2025); Creative placemaking mural ribbon cutting with SGA Youth & Family Services in Summit (Aug 2026)
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