Mexican working-class neighbourhood with the country's densest concentration of taquerias, plus mural-lined 18th Street and the Mexican Museum of Mexican Art.
Thalia Hall in Pilsen, built 1892 and modeled on the Prague State Opera House, runs touring indie, hip-hop and electronic shows in an 800-capacity balcony room.
Tip: Doors usually 19:00 with show at 20:00. The balcony bench seating fills first; Dusek's restaurant and Punch House bar share the building entrance.
Punch House in Pilsen runs beneath Thalia Hall with nightly Song Selector DJ sets spinning disco, cumbia, funk, soul and Latin sounds from a vinyl booth at the back.
Tip: No cover, walk in. Punch bowls serve four to six; the McPunch fish sandwich is the kitchen's reliable order through the late hours.