Cheap Chicago North Side Restaurants

Known as a "Mom and Pop Sandwich Shop," Branko's offers a variety of subs and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients, and they all come with free fries. Try a meal deal, like the Jumbo Polish with fries and a large drink for just under $5.

For Central American specialties, including the greasy and delicious pepito sandwich, head to this Costa Rican spot. Try a steak or chicken taco for $1.95. And don't miss a side of sweet plantains for $2.50.

For breakfast, brunch and lunch with a unique twist, this restaurant has it all. Try creations such as Banana Heath Bar Pancakes or a Vegetarian Croissant Sandwich for just under $10.

For thin crust pizza and a variety of mircrobrews, this pizzeria is a great place to catch the games or grab the mic for Thursday night karaoke. Throw down $3 shots of Jim Beam Black on Mondays, or enjoy $4 Bitburger pints on Thursdays.

From Monday through Friday, you can get a $6.50 lunch special at this cheap Chicago North Side restaurant. That includes a choice of entree (including Pad Thai or Drunken Noodles) and a choice of spring rolls, baby egg rolls, cucumber salad or crab rangoon. You'll find good Thai food at bargain prices.

Show up on Monday for a $4 burger and fries. Plus, it's comedy night, and the laughs are free. Other daily specials include $4 Bloodys and Mimosas on Sunday or wait until Tuesday for the 25-cent wings that you can wash down with an $8 Bud Light pitcher.

This place for Mexican cuisine at great prices is also another favorite post-bar stop. And, while you're waiting for your $1.55 tacos to arrive, enjoy the unlimited, free chips and salsa. If your late night turns into morning, they serve authentic breakfast food, too.

The falafel sandwiches and spinach pie keep the lines of people coming to this unique Middle Eastern spot. Since it's a market, you can pick up some convenient-store items such as toilet paper or deodorant while you wait for your hummus.

Find authentic Hawaiian fare and great prices at this cheap Chicago North Side restaurant. If you're craving spam, you can order some up, too. The Spam Musubi -- a hand-roll full of warm rice, Japanese seaweed and teriyaki sauce, is a unique menu item which you can try for just over $3.

This sandwich shop serves a variety of big sandwiches made on freshly baked bread, which keeps coming out of the oven every 20-30 minutes. And you don't have to wait for Thanksgiving to bite into the stuffing-filled Pilgrim sandwich.

From classic curry noodles to pad thai, this Thai restaurant offers a variety of classic dishes. And, if you're a DePaul student, show your ID card for 10% off your order. Plus, you can BYOB and then sit down and start with some egg rolls.

People love the burgers, especially The Roe, which comes with cheese, bacon and avocado for $7.50. All sandwiches come with fries, but if you want to skip the seasoned side, then you can subtract $1 from your total.

Known for making burritos "as big as your head" along with feeding a late-night crowd, this Mexican restaurant offers a variety of value meals that include an entree, rice and beans and a small drink. Sign up for coupon offers on their website.

Large bowls of noodles, vegetables and soups are available for $5 - $7, and the Pad Thai should not be missed. The variety of inexpensive Thai food is delicious, fast and filling. I only saw one item on the menu that was more than $7.

This sandwich shop has great sub sandwiches or crispy baked bread, accompanied by Captain's Secret Sauce, which is so good! Half sandwiches cost $4.39, and a cup of their fresh soup of the day will cost you $1.39. Three varieties of chili are always on hand, too.

Known for late-night grub, this fast-food spot specializes in Chicago-style hot dogs and the best cheese fries in town. Plus, after a night of drinking, the banter between the employees and the customers is the perfect backdrop while you're biting into your dog.

From Monday to Friday, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, enjoy a $4.95 lunch special at this cheap Chicago North Side restaurant. It includes a 7" pan pizza with one topping and soda or domestic tap beer. There are great nightly deals to enjoy, as well.