Taco & Burrito Palace is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

1. Taco & Burrito Palace

3507 N Halsted St (btwn W Brompton Ave & W Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 54 tips and reviews

Eric G.Eric Gaydos: Definitely a hole in the wall, definitely some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. Great service. Go after 11pm on a weekend and prepare for your night to get weird quick.

Noah K.Noah Keller: Tacos, tortas, burritos...all good. But the fries are the best!!!!

Michelle P.Michelle Pinkey: This place is hella good especially while drunk

Guthrie's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

2. Guthrie's Tavern

9.0
1300 W Addison St (at Lakewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 63 tips and reviews

Tana B.Tana Babcock: Amazing, eclectic hole in the wall joint with a large beer selection, full bar and tons of games to play. A neighborhood gem!

Dane D.Dane Deasy: Good beer selection and awesome ambiance! Love it!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Sit here: We know it sounds dorky, but seriously, the board games are half the reason to visit this place. Get a spot in the front room to play. Read more.

The Satellite Cafe is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

3. The Satellite Cafe

942 W Montrose Ave (btwn N Hazel St & N Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Uptown · 2 tips and reviews

Daniel H.Daniel Hieber: Great lattes / flat whites, and they also have beer, wine, quiche and sandwiches. Awesome little hole in the wall!

Louis S.Louis S: Offers Two Brothers coffee cold brew on tap.

The Dram Shop is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

4. The Dram Shop

7.3
3040 N Broadway St (at W. Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Lake View East · 17 tips and reviews

Zachary B.Zachary Bohm: Best hole in the wall around plus an amazing juke box !

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Definitely a dive and hole in the wall bar but fun with good deals

Joe C.Joe Cacace: Awesome neighborhood bar. Stopped in on a Monday afternoon and it was full of friendly locals. They have a curated CD jukebox and cheap drinks. My kind of dive.

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

5. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

8.3
864 N State St (btwn W Delaware Pl. & W Chestnut St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 78 tips and reviews

Ben G.Ben Gasparini: Decent pizza joint. Kinda just a hole in the wall spot.

Michelle R.Michelle Rochon: Best thin crust pizza anywhere. Can't visit Chicago without stopping. Call ahead for quicker pizza

Ted O.Ted Olsen: Best thin-crust in the midwest (possibly the country.)

Jerk Taco Stand is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

6. Jerk Taco Stand

8.3
604 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
African Restaurant · Austin · 6 tips and reviews

Niquenya C.Niquenya Collins: This food is so good and the portion sizes are ridiculously big! You need several shells for the small burrito. I'm afraid to order the large. The tacos can feed 2-3 people. It's a hole in the wall.

Ebony C.Ebony Childs: Love the chicken tacos it's worth your money

Michael E.Michael Eason: Everything on the menu is the business

Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

7. Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria

8.2
405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 30 tips and reviews

Joseph M.Joseph Morgenstern: A wonderful hole in the wall (compared to neighbor trump tower). This is a delicious no-fuss place that focuses on great food made from scratch. And too it off with some gelato!

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Cozy Italian place along the Chicago River right by the riverboat docks. Good flat bread pizzas. Quick pizza, great service.

Carlos R.Carlos Ramirez: What an awesome! Spot for a delightful pizza spot in the heart of Chicago :) I reccommend this place to anyone visiting Illinois.I will Return! Back to Chicago and this place will be my first stop.

Moy Lee Chinese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

8. Moy Lee Chinese Restaurant

8.3
5346 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Arielle I.Arielle India: The owners are delightful and the food is great. A bit of a hole in the wall, but definitely good eats. We used to dine-in a lot more, but now usually have it delivered for a quick Chinese binge. 8/10

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Great prices. Fresh vegetables. They take you seriously when you order your food "spicy". Very quick and friendly service.

Franklin R.Franklin Ramirez: Best pot stickers in Chicago .... Anywhere for that matter!

Rossi's Liquors is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

9. Rossi's Liquors

8.3
412 N State St (btwn Kinzie & Hubbard), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Near North Side · 64 tips and reviews

Sydney W.Sydney Williams: Cash only. But pretty rippin beer selection for a hole in the wall.

Anne L.Anne Laux: One of the best dive bars I have ever been too! Hidden gem!

Peter K.Peter K.: A fine place to go for an Old Style tap while in the River North area.

Pippin's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

10. Pippin's Tavern

6.8
806 N Rush St (at E Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Near North Side · 88 tips and reviews

JoeJoe: Awesome little hole in the wall bar!

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Great late night place!! Hidden gem by the mag mile

Brandy R.Brandy Robison: Best bar in Chicago so far! Reminds me of the pub in Indy! Great staff, great specials!

Lawrence Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

11. Lawrence Fish Market

8.7
3914 W Lawrence Ave (at N Harding Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Albany Park · 36 tips and reviews

Alisa L.Alisa Li: FRESH sushi at CHEAP prices. A true hole in the wall, carry out only, but the best bang for the buck. Call ahead to order. Most of the rolls are $2.95-7.95. A couple at $10. Sashimi & nigiri $1/piece

AnastasiaAnastasia: Go eat great sushi for cheap. Now.

Tracy L.Tracy Le: Omg this place is cheap. Its run down but all worth it.

Flying Saucer is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

12. Flying Saucer

8.8
1123 N California Ave (at Haddon Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Humboldt Park · 34 tips and reviews

Elaine L.Elaine Loca: I love this place. Hole in the wall and close to the house. Although you come here for the devious food not for the service. I've never have had a great service experience. Be prepared food > service

Brent O.Brent Optional: The breakfast burrito is the best in the city. Also the biscuits and gravy are great!

John H.John Haro: Love it- remember CASH ONLY

Zeus is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

13. Zeus

8.2
806 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 13 tips and reviews

Cynthia H.Cynthia H: Mmmm, this Greek spot may look like a hole in the wall, but the food is always delicious. The chicken is consistently moist, the gryos are fantastic+well prepared. Fresh food is always a plus! ;)

Chris S.Chris Steurer: Eat here and not at mr greeks. The way they cook their food here makes everything taste much more authentic and delicious

James N.James Newman: Best Gyro Plate I have ever had in the US.

El Mariachi is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

14. El Mariachi

7.5
3420 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 26 tips and reviews

DarcyDarcy: Smaller than small hole in the wall... Excellent chips and salsa

Melody L.Melody Legge: Amazing homemade chips and guacamole. Open air dining.

Lisa A.Lisa Arnett: Love the Palomas here. They are always playing authentic mariachi music!

Taqueria Traspasada #2 is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Chicago.

15. Taqueria Traspasada #2

8.3
811 N Ashland Ave (btwn Chicago Ave & Fry St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Noble Square · 31 tips and reviews

MaureenMaureen: One of those hole in the wall places where you would still eat if you had all the money in the world. Service is amazing. Tacos are somehow even better.

yuri c.yuri c: Authentic, yet delicious "no-frills" tacos. Tried the carne asada dinner combo and was very pleased. Cashier was very friendly. Note: limited seating and cash only.

Clayton H.Clayton Hauck: PASTOR TACOS! With cilantro and onion.