🔥 Chicago Meal Deals

Best Cheap Eats in Chicago
Two People, Under $20

🔥 Chicago  ·  6 verified deals  ·  Updated 2026

Chicago's food culture runs deep and cheap. From Maxwell Street Polish sausages to Little Village tacos at $3.75 each, this city's working-class culinary heritage means extraordinary food at extraordinary prices.

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Portillo's

Two Chicago Dogs + Fries

Two fully loaded Chicago-style hot dogs (yellow mustard, onions, relish, tomato, pickle, sport peppers, celery salt — NO ketchup) with fries and drinks. A Chicago institution. Under $18 total.

📍 Chicago, IL  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Jim's Original

Two Maxwell St. Polishes

Two Maxwell Street Polish sausage sandwiches ($8.30 each) with mustard, grilled onions & sport peppers, plus fries. Stand said to have invented the Maxwell Street Polish. Under $18.

📍 Chicago, IL  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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La Chaparrita

Taco Feast for Two

Tacos at $3.75 each — tender cabeza, al pastor, carne asada & more. Two people easily build a full meal for under $15. Little Village corner store institution.

📍 Chicago, IL  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Smoque BBQ

Two-Meat Plate for Two

Smoky brisket, ribs, pulled pork & chicken with sides — two people share a two-meat plate for around $20. One of Chicago's most-loved BBQ joints in Irving Park.

📍 Chicago, IL  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Chiu Quon Bakery

BBQ Pork Buns for Two

One of Chinatown's oldest bakeries — golden BBQ pork buns stuffed with tender, sweet-soy marinated pork at $1.85 each. Two people eat a full snack/meal for under $10. Also at Argyle St in Uptown.

📍 Chicago, IL (Chinatown)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Yummy Yummy Noodles

Two Noodle Bowls

Light savory broth with your choice of egg, rice, or ramen noodles and various proteins — all under $10 per bowl. Two people eat a proper Chinatown meal for under $18. Casual spot with surprisingly spacious seating.

📍 Chicago, IL (Chinatown)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Applebee's

2 Entrees + Appetizer

One shareable appetizer + two full-size entrées. Fiesta Lime Chicken, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Boneless Wings & more. Available dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Chili's

3 for Me — ~$10.99/person

Each person picks a starter, full entrée, and non-alcoholic drink. Roughly $10.99/person — one of the best per-head values in casual dining.

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