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The 20 best value restaurants in Chicago, IL
Hot Doug's is one of The 20 best value restaurants in Chicago, IL.

1. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

Krista O.Krista Ortgiesen: Get a small drink. Refills are free. ;)

Smoque BBQ is one of The 20 best value restaurants in Chicago, IL.

2. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

Krista O.Krista Ortgiesen: If you're like me and don't eat beef or pork (except at Hot Doug's), get there early enough that they have chicken left. When they run out. They're out for the day.

Taqueria El Asadero is one of The 20 best value restaurants in Chicago, IL.

3. Taqueria El Asadero

8.7
2213 W Montrose Ave (at N Lincoln Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · North Center · 60 tips and reviews

Krista O.Krista Ortgiesen: Best veggie burrito around - though not truly vegetarian. The rice is made with chicken stock.

Feed is one of The 20 best value restaurants in Chicago, IL.

4. Feed

8.3
2803 W Chicago Ave (at California Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · East Garfield Park · 44 tips and reviews

Krista O.Krista Ortgiesen: Catfish sandwich and corn pudding are to die for.

Los Nopales is one of The 20 best value restaurants in Chicago, IL.

5. Los Nopales

4544 N Western Ave (at W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Ravenswood · 28 tips and reviews

Krista O.Krista Ortgiesen: Tilapia tacos. Best in the land.

Pork Shoppe is one of The 20 best value restaurants in Chicago, IL.

6. Pork Shoppe

2755 W Belmont Ave (at California Ave.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Northwest Side · 58 tips and reviews

Krista O.Krista Ortgiesen: Excellent chicken. Good prices. Three types of sauces you can dispense on your own.

Nhu Lan Bakery is one of The 20 best value restaurants in Chicago, IL.

7. Nhu Lan Bakery

9.1
2612 W Lawrence Ave (at N Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 54 tips and reviews

Krista O.Krista Ortgiesen: Awesome and inexpensive sandwiches (about $3). I crave the shrimp spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce regularly.