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Chi-town Food

1. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Noble Square · 53 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Skipping the kimchi taco route that's so popular elsewhere, Kim takes a chance (and succeeds) with dishes like a clever spin on the clambake, Korean chili and calamari stuffed with chicken and pork.

2. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure it's tough to get in, but Stephanie Izard's hamachi crudo with crisp pork belly; pappardelle with goat, pork and veal sugo; and intricate veggie dishes make it worth the wait. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

3. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Rick Bayless introduced Mexican street food to the masses, who line up daily for huevos rancheros for breakfast and return for pork belly tortas and seafood caldos at lunch. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

DMK Burger Bar is one of Chi-town Food.

4. DMK Burger Bar

8.7
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chi-town Food.

5. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Hema's Kitchen is one of Chi-town Food.

6. Hema's Kitchen

6.9
2439 W Devon Ave (at Artesian Ave.), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · West Ridge · 23 tips and reviews
Al's Beef and Catering on Adams is one of Chi-town Food.

7. Al's Beef and Catering on Adams

601 W Adams St (Jefferson and Adams), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · West Loop · 26 tips and reviews
Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of Chi-town Food.

8. Al's #1 Italian Beef

8.3
169 W Ontario St (at Wells), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 84 tips and reviews
Al's Italian Beef is one of Chi-town Food.

9. Al's Italian Beef

8.6
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews
Al's Italian Beef is one of Chi-town Food.

10. Al's Italian Beef

8.6
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.

Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of Chi-town Food.

11. Al's #1 Italian Beef

8.3
169 W Ontario St (at Wells), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 84 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.

Maxwell Street Market is one of Chi-town Food.

12. Maxwell Street Market

8.2
800 S Desplaines St (btwn Polk St & Cabrini St), Chicago, IL
Flea Market · South Loop · 34 tips and reviews