Some of my favorites:

• Allende (2408 N Lincoln) - Mexican - I recommend the tostadas.



• Aloha Eats (2534 N Clark) - Hawaiian - Burgers and (very filling) spam musubis for under $4; plate lunches average $7-9 with massive portions, so good value.



• Feed (2803 W Chicago) - Southern/Comfort Food - Good stuff, large portions.



• Nhu Lan Bakery (2612 W Lawrence) - Vietnamese - Big sandwiches for an average of $2-4, giant spring rolls, great unusual desserts if you're feeling adventurous.



• Royal Thai (2209 W. Montrose) - Thai - Reasonably priced and excellent food.



• Sultan's Market (2057 W North and 2521 N Clark) - Middle Eastern - I give this one of the best ratings when factoring both cost and quality. Healthy, tasty, and both meat and vegetarian options, including a kick-ass salad bar. I recommend the falafel sandwich or one of the tastiest things you will ever eat, the zatter fatia sandwich.



• Taco Burrito Palace (multiple locations) - Mexican - aka Taco Burrito House. Fairly standard little Mexican place, but you can't beat getting a veggie taco for less than two bucks.

Also some other resources:

• Time Out Chicago - Cheap Eats Feature


• ueatcheap.com - User contributed search engine for restaurants in any city - all average $10 or less.

For all you poor, unemployed, recession victims and/or cheap bastards, here will be your resource for all that is cheap or free in the Chicago area.

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Of course, any tips you have that I may not have here are not only encouraged, but necessary to make this list complete! Please feel free to leave it in a comment.