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

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

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

Dish to try: Schweine schnitzel

8. Paradise Pup

Dish to try: Char cheddar burger

9. Chilam Balam

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

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!)

Dish to try: Bison burger
https://dmkburgerbar.com/

14. Taste of Peru

Dish to try: Ceviche especial
https://tasteofperu.com/

15. Hackney's

Dish to try: Pretzel burger or French fried onions
https://www.hackneysprintersrow.net/

16. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

Dish to try: Fricase de puerco
https://www.90milescubancafe.com/

17. Glenn's Diner

Dish to try: Catch of the day
http://www.glennsdiner.com/

18. Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

Dish to try: Thin crust pizza
https://vitoandnicks.com/

19. Cemita's Puebla

Dish to try: Carne asada cemita

20. Honky Tonk BBQ

Dish to try: Baby back ribs
https://honkytonkbbq.com/

21. Tre Kronor

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

Dish to try: Chicken fried chicken
https://chuckscafe.com/Home.html

24. Kuma's Corner

Dish to try: The Slayer
https://kumascorner.com/

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