The Best Restaurants in Chicago for Affordable Eats

The top rated Affordable Eats in Chicago, based on over 80 million ratings on Beli

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Chicago is home to some incredible affordable eats—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

Chicago is home to some incredible affordable eats—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

1. 1. Omarcito’s Latin Cafe

   1. Omarcito’s Latin Cafe

   $$ | Latin American, Cafe, Sandwiches

   Good for: Outdoor Seating, Great Service, Atmosphere

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2. 2. Sinhá

   2. Sinhá

   $$ | Brazilian

   Good for: Hidden Gem

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3. 3. La Chaparrita Taqueria

   3. La Chaparrita Taqueria

   $ | Mexican, Taqueria, Tacos

   Good for: Cheap Eats, Quick Bite, Casual Dinner

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4. 4. Tepalcates

   4. Tepalcates

   $ | Tacos, Mexican

   Good for: Casual Dinner, Great Service, Hidden Gem

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5. 5. Akahoshi Ramen

   5. Akahoshi Ramen

   $$ | Ramen

   Good for: Casual Dinner, Date Night, Great Service

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6. 6. La Internacional Supermercado

   6. La Internacional Supermercado

   $ | Mexican

   Good for: Cheap Eats, Lunch, Casual Dinner

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7. 7. Carniceria Maribel

   7. Carniceria Maribel

   $ | Mexican, Tacos, Taqueria

   Good for: Cheap Eats, Quick Bite, Takeout

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8. 8. Birrieria Zaragoza

   8. Birrieria Zaragoza

   $$ | Mexican, Taqueria

   Good for: Lunch, Casual Dinner, Cheap Eats

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9. 9. Hermosa Restaurant

   9. Hermosa Restaurant

   $ | Fast Food, Fried Chicken, Cambodian

   Good for: Short List, Tasting Menu, Lunch

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10. 10. Menya Goku

    10. Menya Goku

    $$ | Ramen

    Good for: Casual Dinner, Date Night, Atmosphere

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