18 November 2025
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Chicago is brimming with terrific restaurants, but for those spots that deliver great food at an even better price, check out our Bib Gourmands.
In 2025, our Inspectors found three restaurants worthy of the award. From fusion food at Mirra and Indian cuisine at Nadu to Mexican at Taqueria Chingón, these spots join more than 30 returning award-winners.
Check out the full list below.
New Bib Gourmands
Mirra
Cuisine: Fusion
A young, high-energy crowd filters through this Bucktown hotspot night after night, their excitement matching the tenor of a kitchen cooking at full throttle. From dum biryani with lamb barbacoa to scallop ceviche packed into crispy fenugreek roti shells, this cross-cultural menu weaves Mexican and Indian narratives in a vibrantly convincing manner. Smooth chutneys, fiery salsas, and carefully calibrated spices make for bold plates that never shy away from flavor. Share everything, starting with a mezze of dips featuring housemade achar and salsa tatemado. The attractive dining room boasts exposed white brick, a banquette stretching the length of the space, and an open kitchen. Tight tables and loud beats further fuel a party that’s worth repeating.
Nadu
Cuisine: Indian
Nadu is the newest spot from Chef Sujan Sarkar, the same chef behind lauded Indienne, with a focus on contemporary, regional Indian cuisine. Expect a warm welcome, and with dishes designed for sharing, the mood is always upbeat. Order with abandon for the table, choosing between vegetarian and non-vegetarian plates. There's plenty to sample, including meen gassi, or walleye in a rich and spicy coconut and tamarind curry infused with dried chilies, turmeric and curry leaves. Vegetable moilee with a light and fragrant coconut curry and a variety of seasonal vegetables is best when accompanied by ghee bhat or naan. Desserts like their apricot delight are the perfect ending. Reservations are suggested but the full-service bar is always available for walk-ins.
Taqueria Chingón
Cuisine: Mexican
Inspired by the street food of Mexico City, this chef-driven taqueria in a new, larger space in West Loop is a constant hive of activity. During the day, find the signature al pastor alongside hits like duck carnitas with date puree and sunchoke-habanero salsa or a particularly stellar fried queso with mole negro. Ever had a blood sausage taco with salsa macha? Here’s your chance. All tacos come on freshly griddled, chewy corn tortillas, and diners wait under a covered patio for their orders. Regulars know to keep a close eye on the restaurant’s Instagram: Specials like the crispy artichoke taco with tapenade aioli come and go with the seasons.
All Bib Gourmands
Birrieria Zaragoza
Cuisine: Mexican
*Temporarily closed
Boonie's
Cuisine: Filipino
Cellar Door Provisions
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar
Cuisine: Chinese
Chilam Balam
Cuisine: Mexican
Ciccio Mio
Cuisine: Italian
Daisies
Cuisine: Italian
Frontera Grill
Cuisine: Mexican
Ghin Khao
Cuisine: Thai
Giant
Cuisine: American
Gilt Bar
Cuisine: Gastropub
Girl & The Goat
Cuisine: Contemporary
HaiSous
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Kie-Gol-Lanee
Cuisine: Mexican
Lardon
Cuisine: Deli
Longman & Eagle
Cuisine: Gastropub
Lula Cafe
Cuisine: American
Mi Tocaya
Cuisine: Mexican
Mirra
Cuisine: Fusion
Mott St.
Cuisine: Fusion
Munno Pizzeria & Bistro
Cuisine: Pizza
Perilla
Cuisine: Korean
Pleasant House Pub
Cuisine: Gastropub
Proxi
Cuisine: International
Sifr
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Sochi
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Sol de Mexico
Cuisine: Mexican
Superkhana International
Cuisine: Indian
Table, Donkey and Stick
Cuisine: Austrian
Taqueria Chingón
Cuisine: Mexican
Union
Cuisine: American
Virtue
Cuisine: Southern
Hero and thumb images: ©Garrett Sweet/Mirra
