El Norte Restaurant, Chicago

My favorite dish is the res soup.But wait until you get your order. A sizable portion of very tender beef, with assorted vegetables and corn, is included in a big bowl. The soup tastes like a mixture of Thai and Mexican flavor. Instead of tortillas, I usually ask the kind host to add more Spanish rice. of course, the meal is preceded by an appetizer: a basket of crispy nachos with a choice of two spicy dip. The price is very affordable, $6. And students even get a discount.