24 Must-Visit Chicago Restaurants: Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives

Chicago is a city after any foodie's heart, but it can be hard to find places that fit a college budget. We've compiled a list of restaurants featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" so you can enjoy all the tastiness without having to watch Guy go to Flavortown.

1. Hopleaf Bar

Average plate: $16

Dish to try: Duck reuben

https://hopleafbar.com/

2. bopNgrill

Average plate: $8

Dish to try: Umami burger

https://bngrill.com/

 

3. Irazu

Average plate: $7

Dish to try: Chifrijo (fried pork layered with whole black beans, white rice, pico de gallo and topped with avocado)

https://www.irazuchicago.com/

 

4. Nana

Average plate: $12

Dish to try: Huevos rancheros

https://www.allinkitchenchicago.com/

 

5. Tufano's Vernon Park Tap

Average plate: $13

Dish to try: Eggplant parmigiana

 

6. BIG & littles

Average plate: $4

Dish to try: Spicy beef short rib taco

https://www.bigandlittleschicago.com/

 

7. Chicago Brauhaus

Average plate: $18

Dish to try: Schweine schnitzel

 

8. Paradise Pup

Average plate: $4

Dish to try: Char cheddar burger

9. Chilam Balam

Average plate: $13

Dish to try: Flank steak

http://www.chilambalamchicago.com/

 

10. White Palace Grill

Average plate: $8

Dish to try: Biscuits and gravy

http://www.whitepalacegrill.com/

11. Smoque

Average plate: $11

Dish to try: Sliced brisket

http://smoquebbq.com/

 

12. Rex Italian Foods

Average plate: $7

Dish to try: Sicilian schiacciata

http://www.rexitalianfoods.com/

 

13. DMK Burger Bar

(In case you didn't know, this is also coming to Evanston!)

Average plate: $9

Dish to try: Bison burger

https://dmkburgerbar.com/

 

14. Taste of Peru

Average plate: $18

Dish to try: Ceviche especial

https://tasteofperu.com/

15. Hackney's

Average plate: $11

Dish to try: Pretzel burger or French fried onions

https://www.hackneysprintersrow.net/

 

16. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

Average plate: $13

Dish to try: Fricase de puerco

https://www.90milescubancafe.com/

 

17. Glenn's Diner

Average plate: $18

Dish to try: Catch of the day

http://www.glennsdiner.com/

 

18. Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

Average plate: $13

Dish to try: Thin crust pizza

https://vitoandnicks.com/

 

19. Cemita's Puebla

Average plate: $6

Dish to try: Carne asada cemita

 

20. Honky Tonk BBQ

Average plate: $10

Dish to try: Baby back ribs

https://honkytonkbbq.com/

 

21. Tre Kronor

Average plate: $10

Dish to try: Vanilla and orange French toast

http://swedishbistro.com/#/home

 

22. Garifuna Flava

Average plate: $11

Dish to try: Conch fritters

 

23. Chuck's Southern Comforts Café

Average plate: $12

Dish to try: Chicken fried chicken

https://chuckscafe.com/Home.html

 

24. Kuma's Corner

Average plate: $12

Dish to try: The Slayer

https://kumascorner.com/

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