Pilsen, about a dozen blocks south of downtown Chicago, got its name from 19th-century Czech settlers who long ago gave way to more recent waves of Mexican immigrants. The enclave’s reputation seemed to bottom out in 2005, when the doll company American Girl introduced Marisol Luna, whose family leaves gritty Pilsen for the suburbs. But even then, a mix of Latino cafes and attractions including the National Museum of Mexican Art was drawing visitors and artists. Now new breweries, restaurants and the relocation of the popular Redmoon Theater have rooted Pilsen on Chicago’s tourism map.  Peruse Pilsen for superior vintage clothing stores including Revival A-Go-Go (shown), which deals in retro wear like styles of the ’60s, and midcentury furnishings and housewares. The beautifully displayed Market Supply Co. sells men’s and women’s apparel and accessories from the ’20s to the ’70s.  Revival A-Go-Go, 1653 West 18th Street; 312-203-9171; revivalagogo.com. Market Supply Co., 1147 West 18th Street; 773-609-2887; marketsupplyco.com.  Offering roadhouse appeal, this Western-themed saloon serves homey barbecue and live music most nights. Performances cover the range of American music, from stride piano and jazz standards to ragtime string duos, Patsy Cline cover bands, early jazz ensembles and, of course, honky-tonk country.  1800 South Racine Avenue; 312-226-7427; honkytonkbbqchicago.com.  Nightwood made Pilsen a dining destination for dishes other than tacos when it opened in 2009. Its executive chef and owner, Jason Hammel, who owns the more rustic Lula Cafe in Logan Square on the north side, goes sleek here, both in the dark-wood interiors and Midwest farm-to-table menus. Above, smoked pork belly and grilled red cabbage.  2119 South Halsted; 312-526-3385; nightwoodrestaurant.com.  Only the second location of the California brewer, Lagunitas opened last summer in a former steel warehouse. Free tours include beer and a walk around the sprawling brewery, while the taproom offers drafts and live music daily.  2607 West 17th Street; 773-522-2097; lagunitas.com.  The grand 19th-century Bohemian meeting place Thalia Hall was recently restored to house Dusek’s Board and Beer, pairing beer to hearty, market-focused fare like the oysters above. The basement Punch House bar resembles a swinging ’70s rec room but specializes in older drink styles. A performance space books alternative acts in an upper-level theater.  1227 West 18th Street; 312-526-3851; dusekschicago.com.  Sign up to receive our NYT Living newsletter, a weekly roundup of lifestyle news from the Style, Travel, Food and Home sections delivered to your inbox.  A version of this article appears in print on February 1, 2015, on page TR12 of the New York edition with the headline: A Story Unfolds to a Latin Beat. Order Reprints| Today's Paper|Subscribe
Pilsen, a Mexican-American enclave in the city’s Lower West Side, now draws tourists thanks to new shops, breweries and restaurants.