24 Must-Visit Chicago Restaurants: Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives (Slideshow)
Hopleaf Bar
Average plate: $16
Dish to try: Duck reuben
bopNgrill
Average plate: $8
Dish to try: Umami burger
Irazu
Average plate: $7
Dish to try: Chifrijo (fried pork layered with whole black beans, white rice, pico de gallo and topped with avocado)
Nana
Average plate: $12
Dish to try: Huevos rancheros
Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap
Average plate: $13
Dish to try: Eggplant parmigiana
BIG & littles
Average plate: $4
Dish to try: Spicy beef short rib taco
Chicago Brauhaus
Average plate: $18
Dish to try: Schweine schnitzel
Paradise Pup
Average plate: $4
Dish to try: Char cheddar burger
Chilam Balam
Average plate: $13
Dish to try: Flank steak
White Palace Grill
Average plate: $8
Dish to try: Biscuits and gravy
Smoque
Average plate: $11
Dish to try: Sliced brisket
DMK Burger Bar
Average plate: $9
Dish to try: Bison burger
Rex Italian Foods
Average plate: $7
Dish to try: Sicilian schiacciata
Taste of Peru
Average plate: $18
Dish to try: Ceviche especial
Hackney’s
Average plate: $11
Dish to try: Pretzel burger or French fried onions
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
Average plate: $13
Dish to try: Fricase de puerco
Glenn’s Diner
Average plate: $18
Dish to try: Catch of the day
Vito & Nick’s Pizzeria
Average plate: $13
Dish to try: Thin crust pizza
Cemita’s Puebla
Average plate: $6
Dish to try: Carne asada cemita
Honky Tonk BBQ
Average plate: $10
Dish to try: Baby back ribs
Tre Kronor
Average plate: $10
Dish to try: Vanilla and orange French toast
Garifuna Flava
Average plate: $11
Dish to try: Conch fritters
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café
Average plate: $12
Dish to try: Chicken fried chicken
Kuma’s Corner
Average plate: $12
Dish to try: The Slayer