Gifts · Pilsen
Mestiza
on Pilsen, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Artist-founded shop open since 2004 selling jewelry, clothing, housewares, stationery and accessories by Latinx and local artisans, plus goods from Mexico and Latin America.

Hours
- Monday
- 11am–6pm
- Tuesday
- 11am–6pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–6pm
- Thursday
- 11am–6pm
- Friday
- 11am–6pm
- Saturday
- 11am–5pm
- Sunday
- 11am–5pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- The National Museum of Mexican Art's Ray Castro Parking Lot (east side of the museum, 1852 W 19th St) is open daily 8am–11pm at $4/hour; free street parking is posted with time limits and street-cleaning days. The CTA Pink Line stops at 18th Street (at Paulina), and the #9 Ashland and #50 Damen buses serve the area.
- Pilsen shops
- Most shops open late morning and close early evening; the museum and its gift shop keep Tue–Sun 10am–5pm and are closed Mondays.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Pilsen →- Pilsen Community BooksBooks · 1531 W 18th St1 min walk
- SemillasSpecialty · 1848 S Blue Island Ave3 min walk
- Pilsen Vintage & ThriftVintage · 1430 W 18th St3 min walk
- Pilsen OutpostGifts · 1637 W 18th St4 min walk
- Pilsen Arts & Community HouseGalleries · 1637 W 18th St4 min walk
- Escaramuza USASpecialty · 1644 W 18th St4 min walk
Before you go
What are Mestiza's hours?
Mestiza is usually open Mon–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat–Sun 11am–5pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Mestiza?
Mestiza is at 1523 W 18th St in Pilsen, Chicago.
Is Mestiza open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Mestiza?
The closest option for Pilsen is The National Museum of Mexican Art's Ray Castro Parking Lot (east side of the museum, 1852 W 19th St) is open daily 8am–11pm at $4/hour; free street parking is posted with time limits and street-cleaning days. The CTA Pink Line stops at 18th Street (at Paulina), and the #9 Ashland and #50 Damen buses serve the area.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the L.
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