1. Xoco
8.7
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews
Paul Hannan: Very delicious meal and great staff. Well worth the wait... Or just do takeout.
Ryan: Takeout ordering is at the front, so don't wait in a long line. That said, the waiting for your takeout could not be more uncomfortable since there is almost nowhere to stand.
Rick Bendix: The braised shortrib soup was tasty. However, at $13.00 plus tax, the soup was very over-priced. Also, the wait time for a carry out order was excessive. I will not return to this restaurant.
8. The Doughnut Vault
8.7
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 144 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Despite the high prices and long lines, this tiny takeout shops serves some of the most flawless doughnuts we've ever tried.
Christine D: One of the best Donuts place in the world!!!!! Go early for more choices! Take out only except little table outside.
Maria Lavega: Donas deliciosas! Super esponjosas, hay especiales diarios y los clásicos de siempre. El local es super chiquito, comprar para llevar acompañadas con café.
13. The Purple Pig
8.9
444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 25 tips and reviews
Bruce Pappas: Everything. Try the whipped feta, the grilled broccoli , and the ricotta gnocchi.
Mauricio Alvarez: The Spanish octopus is to die for. The pork slade is also great. Good drinks. Very crowded, they don’t take reservations, it took us 1:20 to get a table for 2 on a friday night. Worth it though.
Mauricio Alvarez: Octopus the best of the best
14. Frontera Grill
8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews
Robert Trio: There is takeaway as well as a sit down area, if you have a little extra time.
Margaret Czeisler: Love the catfish tacos, yucatan ceviche & shishito peppers!
Kendra Campbell-Milburn: Try the mole. Trust me, even if you don't usually like mole, you will like this mole. Rick Bayless is a god of cuisine!
15. Portillo's
9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews
Brant Gniewek: Great Place to take out of towners!!! Felt a lil rushed but its a fun place!! Need to try everything on the menu!!
Tony Mueller: Italian Beef, Dipped with Sweet Peppers... best i've ever had. We need a Portillo's in St. Louis!
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