- 1535 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines
Eduardo "Lalo" Castaneda started with a tiny taqueria on 26th Street in the early '70s. Now Lalo's has multiple city and suburban locations, but it's still a fa... READ MORE
Eduardo "Lalo" Castaneda started with a tiny taqueria on 26th Street in the early '70s. Now Lalo's has multiple city and suburban locations, but it's still a fa... READ MORE
With an extensive wine list and a menu of prime steaks, Pete Miller's is one of the top destinations for a more spendy dinner in Evanston. Whether you have some... READ MORE
Brothers John abd Brian Kim are the force behind The Brother's K Coffeehouse, serving only fair-trade coffee from Rogers Park's lauded Metropolis roasters and p... READ MORE
Family-owned since 1963, Giuseppe's La Cantina has been bringing back repeat customers with dishes such as stuffed shells, lasagna, eggplant parmesan, veal and ... READ MORE
Just a few blocks away from Northwestern's Ryan Field, Mustard's Last Stand serves up ballpark-style hot dogs without the concessions stand prices. The tiny cou... READ MORE
This eatery kicks off its day with omelets and skillets for breakfast, followed up with rotating specials for dinner. Expect dishes like lamb chops, prime rib a... READ MORE
The Evanston branch of Al's #1 Italian Beef is popular with local workers and college students piling in for the quick counter service and moderately priced bur... READ MORE
Pick and choose from more than 70 fresh ingredients and create your own stir-fry at this Oak Park location. Flat Top offers seasonal game, seafood, meat, fruit ... READ MORE
Located inside the historic Wright Inn, this spot offers French-influenced American cuisine. The atmosphere is 1930s-inspired and includes an elegant cherry bar... READ MORE
Koi, a concept from Bing Zhou (Chen's Mandarin Szechwan Cuisine), serves a mish-mash of old Chinese favorites (sesame chicken, Peking duck) and inventive sushi ... READ MORE
Get an authentic taste of the Islands at this Caribbean spot. Specials include curry goat, ox tails and cow foot, so don't go in expecting burgers and fries wit... READ MORE
This pan-Asian eatery is named after the Andaman Sea, which is just west of Thailand (the owners and staff hail from Thailand). The menu features Thai and Japan... READ MORE
Not surprisingly, the train is the name of the game here at The Choo Choo. This old-fashioned '50s-style spot has been open since the '60s, serving burgers, hot... READ MORE
The menu at Mrs. V's includes grilled cheese, spaghetti, chicken fingers served in a diner-style setting. READ MORE
A casual Italian sandwich and pizza shop, Rollin' To Go is almost constantly filled with Northwestern students while school is in session. While you're waiting ... READ MORE
While it first opened in April 2008 on the first floor of the Evanston Enterprise Center, Reverence Cafe almost entirely catered to office workers looking for a... READ MORE
Pretzel-shaped doughnuts, cookies, pies and cupcakes are baked daily at this bakery and are perfect as companions for the morning commute. READ MORE
This Des Plaines steakhouse serves traditional steakhouse and French-influenced dishes like pan-fried Dover sole Francais, steak au poivre, chateaubriand carved... READ MORE
Make a lunch stop at this vegetarian-friendly Evanston BYOB, which serves paninis, gyros, salads, soups and sandwiches. READ MORE