Cheap Eats in Chicago, IL — Great Food Under $10

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56 spots · 56 dishes under $10

  1. 1Lentil Soup and Pita$5.00Middle EasternTaste of Lebanon RestaurantGoogle Maps4.8 (1117)
  2. 2Pambazo$10.00MexicanTorteria San LenchitoGoogle Maps4.8 (439)
  3. 3Italian Sub$10.00SandwichesBari FoodsGoogle Maps4.7 (1442)
  4. 4Blockbuster Sub$8.50SandwichesFontano's SubsGoogle Maps4.7 (1119)
  5. 5Falafel Plate$10.00Middle EasternTaza CafeGoogle Maps4.7 (840)
  6. 6Goat Birria Taco$5.00MexicanBirrieria ZaragozaGoogle Maps4.7 (576)
  7. 7Beef Empanada$4.50Cafes / BakeriesCafe TolaGoogle Maps4.7 (572)
  8. 8Gyro Wrap$9.00Middle EasternPita Express RestaurantGoogle Maps4.7 (288)
  9. 9Two pizza slices$5.00PizzaKung Fu Pizza BarGoogle Maps4.7 (183)
  10. 10Tamal Oaxaqueno$6.00MexicanKie-Gol-Lanee Logan SquareGoogle Maps4.7 (158)
  11. 11Falafel sandwich$4.00Middle EasternFeyrous Pastries & GroceriesGoogle Maps4.7 (157)
  12. 12Polish Sausage$6.50SandwichesJim's OriginalGoogle Maps4.6 (9867)
  13. 13Breaded Steak Sandwich$10.00PizzaRicobene'sGoogle Maps4.6 (8534)
  14. 14Wang Mandu$3.00KoreanJoong Boo MarketGoogle Maps4.6 (4655)
  15. 15Carnitas Taco$3.50MexicanCarnitas Uruapan RestaurantGoogle Maps4.6 (2904)
  16. 16Sambusas$8.00OtherDemera RestaurantGoogle Maps4.6 (2379)
  17. 17Italian Beef Sandwich$10.00SandwichesMr. BeefGoogle Maps4.6 (1992)
  18. 18Sheet Pizza Slice$4.00PizzaD'Amato's BakeryGoogle Maps4.6 (1775)
  19. 19Double Cheeseburger$7.50BurgersRedhot RanchGoogle Maps4.6 (1749)
  20. 20Spinach Pie$4.00Middle EasternMiddle East Bakery & GroceryGoogle Maps4.6 (1666)
  21. 21Meat Pierogi$10.00OtherStaropolska RestaurantGoogle Maps4.6 (1476)
  22. 22Chicken Shawarma Sandwich$8.00Middle EasternOasis CafeGoogle Maps4.6 (722)
  23. 23Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi$8.00SandwichesNhu Lan Bakery & SandwichesGoogle Maps4.6 (432)
  24. 24Superdawg$8.50SandwichesSuperdawg Drive-InGoogle Maps4.5 (6823)
  25. 25Al Pastor Tacos$7.00Mexican5 Rabanitos Restaurante & TaqueriaGoogle Maps4.5 (2872)
  26. 26Carne Asada Taco$3.00MexicanPaco's TacosGoogle Maps4.5 (2597)
  27. 27Smoked Shrimp$9.00AmericanCalumet FisheriesGoogle Maps4.5 (2431)
  28. 28Ham and Cheese Sandwich$7.00SandwichesRoeser's BakeryGoogle Maps4.5 (2217)
  29. 29Carne Asada Burrito$10.00MexicanTaqueria El AsaderoGoogle Maps4.5 (2047)
  30. 30Emapanada$2.50SnackCafes / BakeriesPizza y Pan Pa' Ya MontroseGoogle Maps4.5 (1483)
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  31. 31Cecina Taco$3.50MexicanTaqueria MoranGoogle Maps4.5 (1423)
  32. 32Hot Dog with Fries$7.00SandwichesByron's Hot DogsGoogle Maps4.5 (1155)
  33. 33Black Bean Salsa Tacos$7.00MexicanTraspasada RestaurantGoogle Maps4.5 (948)
  34. 34Jerk Chicken Tacos$10.00OtherGarifuna Flava: A Taste of Belize | Jerk Chicken ChicagoGoogle Maps4.5 (891)
  35. 35Gyro Sandwich$10.00Middle EasternCentral GyrosGoogle Maps4.5 (808)
  36. 36Chilaquiles$10.00MexicanLos Candiles RestaurantGoogle Maps4.5 (453)
  37. 37Chicago Dog$6.00SandwichesDevil Dawgs on StateGoogle Maps4.4 (4073)
  38. 38Italian Beef$9.50PizzaLuke's Italian BeefGoogle Maps4.4 (2262)
  39. 39BBQ Pork Bun$2.00ChineseChiu Quon BakeryGoogle Maps4.4 (1044)
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  40. 40Al Pastor Taco$5.00MexicanTaqueria ChingonGoogle Maps4.4 (854)
  41. 41Char Dog$6.00SandwichesThe Wiener's CircleGoogle Maps4.4 (837)
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  42. 42Beef Empanada$4.00Other5411 Empanadas | Wicker ParkGoogle Maps4.4 (539)
  43. 43Bhel Puri$5.00IndianPatel BrothersGoogle Maps4.3 (3859)
  44. 44Steak Tacos$8.00MexicanTaqueria El MilagroGoogle Maps4.3 (3822)
  45. 45Carne Asada Taco$3.50MexicanTaqueria Los Comales PilsenGoogle Maps4.3 (3764)
  46. 46Al Pastor Taco$3.50MexicanTaquerías Atotonilco - PilsenGoogle Maps4.3 (1656)
  47. 47Classic Banh Mi$8.50SandwichesBa Le SandwichesGoogle Maps4.3 (1163)
  48. 48Crispy Tripe Taco$4.00MexicanLa Chaparrita TaqueriaGoogle Maps4.3 (918)
  49. 49Dim Sum Shrimp Dumplings$7.00ChineseMingHin Cuisine - Lakeshore EastGoogle Maps4.2 (1525)
  50. 50Seekh Kebab$9.00Middle EasternAli's Nihari & BBQGoogle Maps4.2 (868)
  51. 51Guisado Plate$9.00MexicanTortilleria El MilagroGoogle Maps4.2 (668)
  52. 52Carnitas Taco$3.50MexicanLindo MichoacanGoogle Maps4.1 (2647)
  53. 53Steak Taco$3.50MexicanTacos El TioGoogle Maps4.0 (708)
  54. 54Carne Asada Taco$4.50MexicanLa PasaditaGoogle Maps3.9 (2429)
  55. 55Chorizo Burrito$9.00MexicanArturo's TacosGoogle Maps3.9 (1887)
  56. 56Butter Chicken with Paratha$7.00IndianGhareeb Nawaz UICGoogle Maps3.9 (1633)

About cheap eats in Chicago

Chicago rewards anyone hunting meals under $10 — the taquerias of Pilsen along 18th Street, the dim sum and Chinese restaurants of Chinatown around Cermak and Wentworth, and the Indian and Pakistani kitchens of Devon Avenue in West Ridge. Real dishes, real prices. Find your next cheap favorite — and share the ones you love.