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Each one starts with a homemade roll and is topped with al pastor, carne asada, or one of 7 other fillings ($7.95).</p>\n<p><em>Click here to search for deals at <a href=\"https://www.groupon.com/biz/chicago/cemitas-puebla-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cemitas Puebla</a>.</em></p>\n<h2>Fried Chicken at Harold's Chicken Shack</h2>\n<h3>124 East 35th St. | Bronzeville</h3>\n<p><img src=\"//img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/VAVsxTAG7DS2RvcAmVhdFAt221G/04_fried_chicken_at_harolds_chicken_jpg-600x390\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" /></p>\n<p>No itinerary of the best places to eat in Chicago would be complete without a stop at this beloved comfort-food spot, widely considered the best fried chicken in town. 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($6.59; prices vary by location).</p>\n<p><em>Click here to search for deals at </em><em><a href=\"https://www.groupon.com/deals/als-italian-beef-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Al's Italian Beef.</a></em></p>\n<h2>Smoked Fish at Calumet Fisheries</h2>\n<h3>3259 E. 95th St. | Far South Side</h3>\n<p><img src=\"//img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/2CyUNwJsAwsSxT3GA1ttkmY7eG2o/06_smoked_fish_at_calumet_fisheries_jpg-600x390\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" /></p>\n<p>This tiny road-side shack might not look like much, but that's only because you've yet to taste its natural wood-smoked salmon, trout, or sturgeon. Once you do, you'll realize why so many experts consider it one of the top cheap restaurants in Chicago. Smoked fish is priced by the pound, but the equally-delicious fried shrimp and fish dinners can all be had for well-under $10 per half-order.</p>\n<p><em>Click here to search for deals at <a href=\"https://www.groupon.com/biz/chicago/calumet-fisheries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calumet Fisheries</a>.</em></p>\n<h2>Hot Dog at Gene &amp; Jude's</h2>\n<h3>2720 River Rd. | River Grove</h3>\n<p><img src=\"//img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/2EXzgTriKiMUwuA3NzuKzDsmXH6Z/07_hot_dog_at_gene_and_judes_jpg-600x390\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" /></p>\n<p>Open since 1946, this iconic hot dog stand is famous for adding its own spin to the Chicago-style hot dog (they top the whole thing with french fries). It's totally worth the line, and at just $3, may just be one of the best cheap eats in Chicago.</p>\n<p><em>Click here to search for deals at <a href=\"https://www.groupon.com/biz/river-grove-il/gene-judes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gene and Jude's</a>.</em></p>\n<h2>Pork Belly Bao at Slurping Turtle</h2>\n<h3>116 West Hubbard St. | Near North Side</h3>\n<p><img src=\"//img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/3siKXZjQhssXBu4HBDan7CnvjtNj/08_pork_belly_bao_at_slurping_turtle_jpg-600x390\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" /></p>\n<p>The signature ramen bowls fall just out of range of our $10 Chicago cheap eats limit, but you can heartily enjoy the pillowy steamed buns, also stuffed with daikon-arugula salad, pickles, spicy mustard, and soy-ginger glaze, for just $4 a pop.</p>\n<p><em>Click here to search for deals at <a href=\"https://www.groupon.com/deals/slurping-turtle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Slurping Turtle</a>.</em></p>\n<h2>Cake and Coffee at Lutz Cafe &amp; Pastry Shop</h2>\n<h3>2458 W Montrose Ave. | Ravenswood</h3>\n<p><img src=\"//img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/4Fwpk7Exb5Z7DdvN34E5md2AHMfY/09_cake_and_coffee_at_lutz_cafe_and_pastry_shop_jpg-600x390\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" /></p>\n<p>This family-owned bakery has been whipping up sweet treats since 1948. Pair a slice of strawberry whipped cream cake (a crowd-favorite at $4.99), with the super-fancy Vienna coffee service, served on a silver tray ($3.75).</p>\n<p><em>Click here to search for deals at </em><a href=\"https://www.groupon.com/deals/lutz-cafe-pastry-shop-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Lutz Cafe &amp; Pastry Shop</em></a><em>.</em></p>\n<h2>Breaded Steak Sandwich at Ricobene's</h2>\n<h3>252 West 26th St. | Bridgeport</h3>\n<p><img src=\"//img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/2vLq8nmSnHXPYSBEDzVZjEurxhJJ/10_breaded_steak_sandwich_at_ricobenes_jpg-600x390\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" /></p>\n<div>Maybe you heard about the time <em>USA Today</em> named Ricobene's breaded steak sandwich the best sandwich in the world? No? It's okay if you don't buy into the hype... it just means more sandwiches for us ($8.29).</div>\n<p><em>Click here to search for deals at <a href=\"https://www.groupon.com/biz/chicago/ricobenes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ricobene's</a>.</em></p>\n<p><em><br /> </em></p>"}}},"translations":{"all":"All {{categoryName}}","article_by":"BY: ","article_url":"articles","bought":"bought","browseByRegion":"Browse by State or Province","categories":"Categories","categoryDealsInLocationHeader":"{{categoryName}} Deals in {{locationName}}","citiesUrl":"cities","close":"Close","dealsInPopularCities":"Deals in Popular Cities","discoverLocalDeals":"Discover Local Deals","events_path":"events","facebook_like":"Like it!","featured_video":"Featured Video: ","googleplus_share":"Share this on Google+","home":"Home","local":"Local","localDealsBlurb":"Make any day special with deals on the latest things to do, eat and see in and around your city.","more":"More","more_resources":"More Resources","moreCitiesLink":"More Cities","popularCategories":"Popular Categories","readLess":"Read Less","readMore":"Read More","recommendedMerchants":"Recommended Merchants","regionGuideHeading":"{{regionName}} Guide and Deals","regionType":"State","relatedContent":"Related Reads","selectLocalMerchants":"Select Local Merchants","twitter_share":"Share with Twitter","video_home":"Videos","widgetTitle":{"brandSpecific":true,"generic":"Gemini Guide","groupon":"Groupon Guide","livingsocial":"LivingSocial Guide","gemini":"LivingSocial Guide"},"view_deal":"View Deal","view_all":"View All","online_deal":"Online Deal","hide_deals_like_this":"Hide Deals Like This","show":"Show","hide":"Hide","backTo":"Back to","book_now":"Book Now","claim":"Claim","get_coupon":"Get Coupon","free_to_claim":"Free to Claim","cash_back":"Cash Back","free_event":"Free Event","discount_off":"OFF","local_path":"local"}}

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