There’s a reason this neighborhood Mexican joint continues to draw praise. The flavor-packed menu features classic tacos like al pastor and lengua, as well as traditional staples like burritos, quesadillas, and tortas. With tacos priced at $3.25 and the most expensive menu options hovering around $12 before add-ons, it’s easy to chow down here.

Reliable American grub and a plethora of beers on tap make the Bad Apple a standby in North Center. With more than 15 gourmet burgers and dozens of beers, plus starters like fried cheese curds, this is a bar that means business.

The hotly anticipated Robert et Fils wasfinally able to open its doorsfor a French tasting menu of seven to 10 courses in November 2021, and the preliminary reviews have been glowing. An intimate dining room of 20 seats, coupled with a meticulously curated menu and chic interior design, make Robert et Fils a destination.

A no-frills Thai cafe on the western edge of North Center, Sticky Rice is a smaller space with a jam-packed menu that includes all sorts of pad thai variations, curries, noodles, and more. While guests can find all the Thai classics Americans are accustomed to, Sticky Rice pays dedicated attention to the cuisine of northern Thailand, which adds a unique set of dishes to the menu such as nam prik nhum and ap pla.

True to North Center’s German heritage, Laschet’s Inn is a great spot for huge steins of German and Austrian beer, as well as gigantic soft pretzels, currywurst, schnitzel, and so much more. This is a perfect spot to while away the hours with friends.

If you’ve been looking for Puerto Rican food that hits the spot, look no further than this inviting lounge filled with Puerto Rican flags and tons of natural light. Borinquen Lounge proudly markets itself as the home of the jibarito, and after trying one it’s easy to understand why.

Consistently named one of Chicago’s best pizzerias, Bartoli’s is as historic as it is delicious. Brian Tondryk, Bartoli’s owner, adapted his grandfather’s pizza recipe and knew Chicago had to try it. And Chicagoans keep coming back for more.

露西’s has a vegetarian and vegan menu everyone can enjoy. Gorgeous French toasts and a smorgasbord of pancake options are just the beginning of a wonderful brunch at this breezy Roscoe Village spot.

A Roscoe Village standby, Piazza Bella has been serving handmade pastas in a relaxed and inviting Tuscan-inspired space for nearly two decades. Be sure to try the homemade burrata, which is true to the traditional incarnation with a solid outer casing of mozzarella stuffed with curds of creamy stracciatella di bufala. The menu is marked with chef’s recommendations, but even if it weren’t it would be difficult to make a wrong choice.

這個土耳其餐廳服務經典菜肴,inc .luding mucver, imam bayildi, lahmacun, and more. The space itself has a timeless cafe ambience, with doors that open onto a large and inviting patio. And yes, there are plenty of delicious kebabs.

The only thing that could possibly make a Mediterranean French restaurant with a contemporary menu, tin ceiling, sleek bar, and solid wine list even better is an open-air rooftop patio. Luckily, Le Sud has that too, and it’s open year-round with a winterized, infrared heating enclosure.

With a stacked menu featuring Cuban classics, it’s no wonder why 90 Miles Cuban Cafe is so beloved. The sandwich menu alone features the Cubano, pan con lechon, and frita Cubana. The sunny patio and intimate indoor bar make this small-but-mighty counter service spot in Bricktown an excellent option for great Cuban food in an intimate setting. There are two other locations in Logan Square and West Town.