Best places to eat in Chicago
Popular picks: Deep-dish pizza: A Chicago staple, known for its thick crust and generous fillings. · Chicago-style hot dog: An all-beef frankfurter on a poppy-seed bun, topped with a specific set of ingredients. · Italian beef sandwich: Thinly sliced beef in a roll, often dipped in au jus. · Jibarito: A sandwich made with flattened fried green plantains instead of bread. · Pierogi: A nod to the city's Eastern European population, these dumplings are often filled with meat, cheese, or potatoes. · Garrett Popcorn: A famous Chicago snack, try the Garrett Mix - a combination of caramel and cheese popcorn. · Malort: A local, bitter liquor that's a rite of passage for many Chicagoans. · Chicago Mix pizza: A combination of various pizza styles from the city. · Gyros: Reflecting the city’s Greek influence, these sandwiches are made with rotisserie-cooked meat. · Corned beef sandwich: Found at many of the city’s delis. · Chicago-style ribs: Typically seasoned with a dry rub and slow-cooked in a pit. · Rainbow Cone: A famous ice cream cone with a mix of five flavors. · Chicken Vesuvio: A one-pan dish made with chicken and potatoes in a garlic, white wine, and olive oil sauce. · Paczki: Polish doughnuts that are a Fat Tuesday tradition. · Tamales: A nod to Chicago's Mexican community, these are often sold by street vendors.
Tiztal Cafe$4.7Cozy Uptown breakfast spot serving hearty Mexican fare and oatmeal shakes
Mi Tocaya Antojería$$4.6Vibrant Logan Square neighborhood spot serving creative multiregional Mexican small plates
Carnitas Uruapan$4.5Iconic Chicago taqueria famous for authentic slow cooked Michoacán pork carnitas
Xoco$$4.5Vibrant counter service Mexican street food and fresh churros in River North
Big Star$$4.4Lively Wicker Park staple serving Mexican street food and house margaritas
Taqueria Chingon$4.4Elevated, creative tacos served fresh in Chicago's vibrant Fulton Market.
La Chaparrita$4.3Iconic Little Village counter serving authentic specialty tacos and aguas frescas
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