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

Average plate: $16
Dish to try: Duck reuben

Average plate: $8
Dish to try: Umami burger

Average plate: $7
Dish to try: Chifrijo (fried pork layered with whole black beans, white rice, pico de gallo and topped with avocado)

Average plate: $12
Dish to try: Huevos rancheros

Average plate: $13
Dish to try: Eggplant parmigiana

Average plate: $4
Dish to try: Spicy beef short rib taco

Average plate: $18
Dish to try: Schweine schnitzel

Average plate: $4
Dish to try: Char cheddar burger

Average plate: $13
Dish to try: Flank steak

Average plate: $8
Dish to try: Biscuits and gravy

Average plate: $11
Dish to try: Sliced brisket

Average plate: $9
Dish to try: Bison burger

Average plate: $7
Dish to try: Sicilian schiacciata

Average plate: $18
Dish to try: Ceviche especial

Average plate: $11
Dish to try: Pretzel burger or French fried onions

Average plate: $13
Dish to try: Fricase de puerco

Average plate: $18
Dish to try: Catch of the day

Average plate: $13
Dish to try: Thin crust pizza

Average plate: $6
Dish to try: Carne asada cemita

Average plate: $10
Dish to try: Baby back ribs

Average plate: $10
Dish to try: Vanilla and orange French toast

Average plate: $11
Dish to try: Conch fritters

Average plate: $12
Dish to try: Chicken fried chicken

Average plate: $12
Dish to try: The Slayer