1. Mercadito
8.5
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 249 tips and reviews
Zeke Franco: Try the Little Market drink: olmeca reposado, fresh pineapple, chile guajillo, cilantro, pico piquín. My favorite!
ISC Chicago: pastor taco (ancho-rubbed pork, chile de árbol salsa, fresh pineapple) subbed corn tortillas for bibb lettuce
Randy Kaye: Smoked pork belly tacos, guac, crispy brussel sprouts
Tarun Anjan: Recommend the San Clemente Sandwich on pretzel bread - add jalapeños & Onions
Cheapism: Try unique and healthy lunch sandwiches for under $6, and that includes a choice of a side. Read more: http://www.cheapism.com/p/cheap-downtown-chicago-restaurants.mhtml#ixzz2kQd7jC8w
Steph McG: The chimichurri alone makes this place great- add to endless, good for you options and you've got a better than avg. Lunch place
4. Pasteur
8.3
5525 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Edgewater · 24 tips and reviews
Harrison Luckett: The Hanoi cocktail is amazing! The wine list looks great and super affordable. Didn't have diner this visit, but the menu descriptions sound delicious. Definitely returning very soon.
Brian C: The food is very good, the service is to be desired...😠
Sarah L: Great back patio!!!!
6. Amarind's
8.0
6822 W North Ave (At N Newcastle Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Galewood · 9 tips and reviews
Hisham Chaudhry: Try the lunch special. Appetizer, soup and salad, and entree for 9 bucks
Glo Kang: They have the best green curry!
Katie Keller: Golden cups for appetizer. The ctab rangoon is full of flavor. The prawns are so good. The amarind noodles alsi rock. Fantastic flavors and fresh ingredients. Good service.
7. Kanela Breakfast Club
8.8
1408 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 33 tips and reviews
Paul Haggard: Amazing little unassuming spot with plenty of table space. Fantastic breakfast options but highlights were the avocado toast with egg and the fried chicken sandwich! Slow service but food is worth it.
Mary Ann Kowalczyk: Red Velvet French Toast is amazing. The Pear Splash is good but sometimes too much ginger. Great friendly service :) Chocolate milk was good too! Mmmm
Antonia Strotdrees: Have the Loraine Scramble for savoury, and Banana Nut Pancakes for sweet 👌🏼
8. Zanies Comedy Club
8.3
1548 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town · 20 tips and reviews
Ana Parrott: Moved from NYC. My husband and I love comedy, we hadn't found a spot that was as good as the ones we used to go to in NYC. Zanies is awesome! TIP: free on Tuesdays if you live in the neighborhood!
Explore Chicago: Zanies hosts stand-up comedy headliners such as Jay Leno, Richard Lewis and Emo Phillips.
House of Blues: Best place in town to catch a comedy show!