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Green Street Smoked Meats
West Loop · $$
West Loop · $$
Green Street Smoked Meats“Actually blown out of the water with the flavor in all the dishes I tried (Brisket, Hot Link, Elote Corn, Baked Beans & Spicy Pickles), it was all really, really impressive” — Joel B
4.7 ★5,186 reviews·Opens at 11AM
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Crying Tiger
River North
River North
Crying Tiger“our drinks were great they have an excellent selection of both alcoholic and NA options” — Victoria Logan
4.8 ★1,954 reviews·Opens at 3
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Taqueria Moran
Logan Square · $
Logan Square · $
Taqueria Moran“Highly recommend for a quick bite to eat or to enjoy with friends and family” — Amy Courtney
4.5 ★1,413 reviews·Opens at 11AM
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