3. La Cantina Grill
8.6
1911 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Prairie District · 57 tips and reviews
Deanna Lopez: First time here. Food was amazing! Highly recommend the Mayan Tamales. The salsa is good but a bit spicy. The guac appetizer was good but needed salt or a little more flavor. Would recommend a visit!
J L: Authentic and delicious entrees. Hot salsa that's actually hot. Favorite is still the tacos here which comes with rice and beans. So much good food for so little $$. Glad to have this in the Sloop.
Greg Macek: Solid steak tacos. Salsa has a nice spicy kick that builds on itself. House margarita is refreshing.
Roosevelt Collection: Don't judge a book by its cover. This is the best fried chicken in Chicago! Try the sauce: mild is on the sweeter side, or go for hot sauce if you like it spicy.
alexis alcala: Orders are pretty fast and you automatically get fries with whatever you order and your choice of mild or hot sauce. You also get a student discount.
Raveese Gladney: This is Chicago's favorite chicken place. There's nothing like getting some mild or hot wings topped off with lemon pepper!! People all over the US loves Harold's!!
5. Meli Cafe
8.5
500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Printer's Row · 49 tips and reviews
Zachary Jackson: I did like the chicken and waffles but it was just too spicy. We ordered the handed crafted juice blend with Mango, Orange, Kiwi and Honey wich was so good. My family didn't enjoy the "Skin Hydrator"
George Harnish: I enjoyed the delicious spicy flamingo omelette with a fine cup of coffee. The service was quite attentive.
Cam Patton: Went here after a music festival. Great Sunday atmosphere and great brunch. Get a mimosa while you wait to be seated.
7. Yolk
8.6
1120 S Michigan Ave (at E 11th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 248 tips and reviews
Ben Wildeboer: Try the South of the Border Benny. Spicy, savory, & satisfying. Super-mega-delicious.
Nicholas Stone: They have Cholula hot sauce! That is legit!
Nena Agu-Honey: The chilaquiles Verdes were delicious! The hot sauce is very mild and not to spicy which i really liked.
8. Eleven City Diner
8.9
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 299 tips and reviews
Julie Kieras: Bloody marys olives salami cheese celery lemon spicy delish
Owen Stevenson: Spicy bloody!
Chicagoist: This diner's pricing and food can’t be beat. If you’re looking for a sandwich, try the Bad A#$ Breakfast Sandwich. It features your choice of 2 meats, Wisconsin aged cheddar, jalapeño and two eggs. Read more.
9. Kai Sushi
7.9
1255 S State St (btwn 13th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · South Loop · 20 tips and reviews
Jessica Marhee: Best spicy tuna in town! They started charging a corkage fee which sucks. Don't drink here anymore, just get your sushi and go.
Suzanne Ma: Really awesome place! The lunch special is an amazing deal! Their price on everything else is very reasonable as well. Very fresh and delicious!!!
Heather Folsom: Fantastic service. The Dynamite was the standout roll of the meal- just a bit of spice with an almost buffalo flavor.
11. Flo & Santos
8.8
1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 109 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: This parlor serves classic South Side–style ’za: It’s thin as matzo, cut into squares. Pizzas come with a crackly crust and toothsome, spicy pepperoni, which will be met with familiarity and delight. Read more.
Luiz Eduardo: Good pizza, some good beer options and great appetizers as well. Really liked the pork wings and pierogi apps
Leigh Loftus: Since you're here, try the flying pork wings! Delicious!
12. Buddy Guy's Legends
8.7
700 S Wabash Ave (at Balbo Dr.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Federico Carballal: No pidan la red hot & blue chicken. Realmente muy picante!
Keith Blodorn: Low carb tip: there's a lot of fried food to avoid, but the chicken wings are fantastic! The Tabasco flavor had a great kick, plenty of sauce. Of course you're there for the music!
Devrim Gündüz: A must-visit in Chicago. Real Blues legend. Live Blues music. Food is also good.
14. Burger Bar
8.2
1150 S Michigan Ave (at E Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 31 tips and reviews
Tony Waight: Firehouse burger was great. Not as spicy as they think. Then again I have a tolerance for spice.
Maxwell Spread: Fried Pickles are great. Burger was delicious and they have a great selection of craft beers & cocktails.
Lindsay M: Been here on multiple occasions - great food, however every time I've been here it's taken over 30 minutes to get our food (both when it's busy and not).