Great Steak Co's 9some people say "za" for pizza, I say "co's" for taco's.

"Taquria El Asadero" is across the street from Welles Park at 2213 W. Montrose Ave. And it is easily one of the better char-grilled steak taco spots in Chicago.

It can get very slow at times, but that is because they cook the food fresh to order. I actually almost left a few times due to the wait, but I stayed cause I knew what was comin. they make their chips, which are excellent! And they have excellent horchata. If you don't what that is... it's a sweet vanilla-ee, cinamony, drink that is a great thirst quencher. You have just got to check it out!!!

Shizzity Shaws Oyster Bar!!!

Shaws Oyster Bar for seafood, sushi, and more!!
21 East Hubbard St.
Shaws is a bit pricey, but it is a great place to go to on someone else's dime. Ladies, it's a great place to be taken on that special date night. and fellas, when you wanna class it up a bit one night, give this place a chance.

Excellent Burger, and delicious chili!

Bill's Drive Inn
They use the hamburger patties for the meat in the chili. so if you love their burger, yer gonna love the chili!!

120 Asbury in Evanston, Il. which is actually Western Ave. it's on Western just north of Howard.

Mr. D's Shish - Kabobs, for the person who loves it off the char-grill!

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Mr. D's Shish - Kabobs located at 6656 W. Diversey - right by the Brickyard Mall, which i used to hang out at when i was a kid. it was actually a lot of fun too!

Mr. D's is an excellent choice for char-grilled steak sandwiches, shish-kabobs, and hamburgers. really everything at D's is good. and if he's feeling sociable, which he usually is, Mike, the owner (D) with a raspy, scratchy voice, is totally unique and interesting.

but one of the real secret weapons are his stewed/grilled onions. they are the best! if you like onions that is. they're super soft like baby food, and have been marinated/seasoned in lots of wonderful spices for what tastes like an eternity. they are soooooo good. to me. a must have on anything you choose to get. plus, he still makes his own fresh cut fries!

i've been going there since i was kid with my cousins. when we were kids, D would hook us up by leaving food at the door if he was closing and we called to late. he'd let us just pay him next time we came in. that was an excellent perk too! but we lost it, my cousin got arrested and went to prison for years. ended the whole thing. whatta jerk. my cousin.

go to Mr.D's, it's "Monte-licious!"

"De-Jred!" for Jamaican! I love the food, but I loathe the music!

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De-Jred is at 4901 Oakton Street in Skokie and they're not open on monday. 847-983-4582

this is an amzing Jamaican restaurant. i feel if i grew up with jamaican friends in my hood, this is what i would have eaten in their homes. but i didn't, so this will do just fine!

pictured is the Roast Beef marinted in herbs n' spices and the Veggie Stir Fry, both excellent items. the roast beef is extremely tender and full of sweet and spicy flavors. not salty at all. the veggies are fresh, and full of nutrients. they both come with rice n' beans which are perfect for sloppin up the juices on the plate.

i have also had the Brown Stew Chicken, and that is delicious too! and it's a way better price than the Roast Beef, which is "Monte-licious!"

i love the food, but i loathe the music! and i don't wanna hear about it either!!

"Hot Chocolate" for an organic burger

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Hot Chocolate is at 1747 N. Damen in Wicker Park they serve organic sustainable food, so it's a bit pricier than most, but in my opinion it is worth it... every now n' again.