MEXICAN

Jolly Tamale 803 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-523- 2345. Serving Springfi eld great Mexican food at great prices for over 25 years! L & D. $ La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant 2830 Stevenson Dr. 217-585- 6767. Authentic Mexican food w/ full bar. Daily specials. Catering, Banquet facilities & video gaming. L, D & LN. OD, $$.

La Bamba 1731 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-5945. We offer fresh, fl avorful, authentic Mexican food with something on the menu for everyone! L, D & LN. $

Los Agaves 2466 Wabash Ave, 217-546- 9308. Authentic Mexican food. Large meeting room available. Daily drink and food specials. Honors all other Mexican restaurant coupons. L & D, $$ Los Rancheros 3458 Freedom Dr, 217-698- 6240, Springfi eld. 201 W Bidwell St, 217-824-8200. Taylorville, Best Mexican food in the Springfi eld area. L & D, $$

Omar’s Mexican Grille 6901 Preston Drive, 217- 483-1006. Authentic Mexican and Latin cuisine served in a friendly casual setting. Daily food and drink specials. L & D, OD, $$ Qdoba Mexican Grill 2320 Wabash Ave, 217-698- 7111. Menu includes four mouthwatering queso fl avors (one with bacon!). An awardwinning Mexican horseshoe, mango salsa from May to August. L & D. OD. $

Taco Gringo 975 Clock Tower Dr, 217-546- 9494. 1851 N. Grand, 217-525- 2666. 125 South Grand Ave E, 217-670-2905. Taco Gringo is a family run franchise which has been celebrating over 40 years of good eats and great fun. With a wonderful blend of Mexican and American popular choices, we have established a unique style that has been appreciated by many people for over four decades. L, D & LN. OD, $

Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant 3210 Northfi eld Dr. 217-544- 9206. 2941 W. Iles Ave. 217- 546-3116. Voted best Mexican restaurant and best margaritas every year! Daily specials. Full bar. L & D. $$

PIZZA

Antonio’s Pizza 6 locations. 217-787-5544. Locally owned & operated. Fresh pizza for delivery or carry-out. L & D. $$ Bernie & Betty’s Pizza 1101 S Spring St, 217-522- 1821. Best pizza in Springfi eld. L & D, $$

Coz’s Pizza and Pub 4441 Ash Grove Dr, 217-726- 7700, Pizza place, sandwich shop & burgers. L & D, $$ Gabatoni’s 300 E. Laurel. 217-528-9629. Family-owned restaurant serving Springfi eld since 1951. Italian-American cuisine, pasta, sandwiches, soups, salads, voted best pizza fi ve consecutive years! Catering, delivery available. L, D & LN. $$

Gallina’s 432 E Monroe St, 217-522- 5271. 505 N. 7th St, Riverton, 217-626-8743. 3133 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217 529-0649. Familyowned w/authentic Italian pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and lunch specials. Beer & wine available. L & D. $$

Godfather’s Pizza 1754 Wabash Ave, 217-726- 2000. 1549 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-522-4886. We make pizza the way it was meant to be with an incredible crust, delicious veggies, hearty meats and a ton of 100% real cheese. New Broaster Chicken on Dirksen. L, D & LN, $$ Joe’s Italian Pizza 1552 W Jefferson St, 217-787- 6005. L & D, $$

JT Costelloe’s Pizza Pub Grill 7024 Kingsmill Ct, 217-697- 8250. A popular Springfi eld institution. For 20 years Coz has been serving up award-winning Chicago thin-crust pizza, the famous two-ply pizza and prizewinning hot wings. Chicagostyle Italian beef sandwiches, incredible burgers, horseshoes and chili. Lunch specials. Full menu. Free salted-in-the-shell peanuts on the bar tables. Cozy video game room for adults. Loyalty card with prizes. Sports venue. Ladies and families welcome. L & D. OD. $$

Little Caesar’s 1933 W. Iles, 217-546-5544. 928 W. Jefferson, 217-522- 3727. $5 large cheese or pepperoni. Call us for your next party! L, D & LN. $

Luca Pizza 2937 W Iles Ave, 217-787- 8884. 2690 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-679-3780. Delicious homemade Italian food since 1977. Pizza by the slice, largest pizza in town. Dine in, carryout or delivery. L & D, $$

Marco’s Pizza 3201 W Iles Ave, 217-544- 2266. Delicious pizza, freshbaked subs, cheezy bread, salads, meatballs, chicken wings and cinnasquares. L & D, $$

Pizza Ranch 1001 Lejune Drive. 217-679- 8844. Now open! Amazing buffet, pizza & the country’s best chicken! Order online @ PIZZARANCH.COM Delivery & catering available. L & D. $$ Sam’s Italian Pizza 731 N Grand Ave E, 217 522- 9111. Springfi eld North end’s best-kept secret, quiet and comfortable atmosphere with awesome food. L & D. $$

SANDWICHES & WRAPS

Head West Sub Stop 1124 W Jefferson St, 217-793- 9101. 1281 Toronto Rd, 217- 585-7990. 2432 Denver Dr, 217- 744-7990. 3311 Robbins Rd, 217-726-9202. 530 E Capitol Ave, 217-789-9101. 7032 Kings Mill Ct. - Piper Glen, 670-0111. 1941 W. Iles, 217-546-1941. Voted #1 in Springfi eld for 10 years. Fresh and quality food along with friendly service. Order online. L & D. $

Keefner’s 1941 Iles, 217-546-1941. Family owned restaurant w/ casual atmosphere. Soup, salads, sandwiches, some signature items; shakes, beers, & wine available. L & D. $ Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop 118 N Pasfi eld St, 217-523- 0723. The fi rst drive-thru restaurant in the US! Maid-Rites (loose ground beef) Cheez-rites, French fries, homemade root beer, shakes, freezes and fl oats. L. OD. $$

Penn Station East Coast Subs 2983 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-670-0389. 2526 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217-679-0057. Grilled East Coast-style submarine sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and hand-squeezed lemonade. L & D. OD. $ Zach’s Wraps 2501 Wabash (White Oaks Mall) 217-546-4998. Delightful local food establishment in White Oaks Mall food court. Every meal is cooked to order and always fresh! Many ethnic choices as well as everyday family favorites to enjoy. L & D. $$

SEAFOOD

Chesapeake Seafood House 3045 Clear Lake Ave. 217-522- 5220. Historically Springfi eld’s fi nest seafood, steaks, pasta, chicken, ribs. Lunch buffet M-F 11a-2p L, D. $$ Red Lobster 2696 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-529- 6900. Famous seafood, steaks & salads. Full bar w/ specialty drinks. L & D. $$

SMOOTHIES

City Blends 3631 South 6th St., 217-787- 8348. Home of the low-sugar smoothie. B, L & D, $ Fresh Fuel 2501 Wabash Ave (Inside LA Fitness), 217-546-9606. 100% natural organic fresh juice bar located inside LA Fitness gym that is open to the public. B, L & D, $

SOUTH AMERICAN

Terra Andes 401 E. Washington St., Featuring new South American cuisine. Lunch buffet Monday- Saturday 11am- 2pm. Dinner Monday-Saturday 5pm- 9pm. Come check out the Bolivian food, martini bar, Latin music and dancing. L & D, $$

STEAK

Alexander’s Steakhouse 620 Bruns Lane. 217-793- 0440. Best steaks in Springfi eld w/ cook your own option! Chicken, seafood, fresh & healthy salad bar. Full bar. D. $$ Charlie R’s Steakhouse 2242 S. 6th St. 217-522-8888. Locally owned restaurant famous for their 100% Angus beef steaks! Chicken, seafood, pork, salads. Full bar. Live entertainment Wed, Fri & Sat. D $$

Kiku Japanese Steak & Seafood House 3050 Lindbergh Blvd. 217- 698-5458. Family-owned specializing in multi-Asian cuisine. Hibachi grills, sushi, full bar. L,D. $$ Mariah’s Steakhouse & Pasta 3317 Robbins Rd, 217-793- 1900. Specializes in private events and upscale dining. Mariah’s features the best steaks and pasta in the central IL area. L & D. $$

Nick & Nino’s Penthouse Steakhouse 700 E Adams St, 217-789-1530. Springfi eld’s premier fi ne dining destination, located at the top of the Hilton Springfi eld. D. $$$ Old Luxemburg Inn 1900 S 15th St, 217-528-0503. A place off the beaten path with great service and better food! L & D, LN, $$$

SWEETS & TREATS

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream 106 Chatham Rd. 217-787- 3013. 1700 S MacArthur Blvd, 217-528-3131. Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has created more than 1,000 different ice cream fl avors and a variety of delicious treats. More fl avors, more fun. L & D, $ CherryBerry 2671 Chatham Rd, 217-726- 9955. Springfi eld’s best on the planet frozen desserts, including non-fat and low-fat froyo, gelato, and Italian ice! L & D, $$

Cocoa Blue Chocolates 117 E Main St, Rochester. 217- 498-1261. Handmade truffl es, turtles, nut clusters, darks & chocolate bars. Also serving super premium ice cream May through September. L & D. OD. $ Cold Stone Creamery 124 S 6th St, 217-523-6666. Where historic Springfi eld Illinois and the future of ice cream meet. L & D, $

Del’s Popcorn Shop 3013 Lindbergh Blvd Ste A, 217- 698-8552. 213 S 6th St, 217- 544-0037. Caution: This isn’t some mamby-pamby popcorn shop you’re walking into! L & D, $ Fannie May Candies 2939 S Veterans Pkwy, 217- 546-2845. L & D, $

Mel-O-Cream 217 E Laurel St , 525 N Grand Ave E , 3010 S 6th St , 1953 W Monroe St, 546-4651. America’s oldest donut shop chain, serving coffee and over 50 varieties of donuts at four different locations. Address: 525 North Grand Ave East, 1953 West Monroe St, 3010 South 6th St, 217 E Laurel. B. $

Pease’s Candy 1701 S State St, 217-523-3721. 3417 Freedom Dr, 217-793- 9868. 4753 Jeffory St, 217-529- 2912. Family-owned candy shop for all of your favorite chocolate, sweets and treats! L & D, $ Scoop Du Jour 1029 Jason Place, 217-697- 8327. Over 30 fl avors of ice cream. Cones, shakes & sundaes. Open until 10pm 7 days a week. L & D, OD, $

The Udder Hut 218 S. 6th St., Frozen yogurt bar with all your favorite toppings. A great place to get your dessert in downtown Springfi eld. L & D, $

THAI

Little Saigon 1531 Wabash Ave, 217-726- 9633. A local family-owned restaurant specializing in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. L & D. $$ Magic Kitchen 115 N Lewis St, 217-525- 6975. 4112 N Peoria Rd, 217-525-2230. Magic Kitchen presents fantastic Thai food in Springfi eld. Two great locations. We guarantee that you will leave with excitement and full to your stomach. L & D, $$

Taste of Thai 3053 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529- 8393. Thai, Chinese, vegetarian & vegan restaurant & D, $$ Thai Basil Restaurant 2703 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217- 525-7777. L & D, $$ Thai Kitchen 2 305 Chatham Rd, 217-726- 5900. Great Thai food. Great American prices! L & D, $$

WINGS

Buffalo Wild Wings 4420 Wabash Ave, 217- 546-9453. 2808 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217-670-0048. Wings, beer, sports. Those are our specialties. Special prices on boneless wings Mondays and Thursdays and traditional on Tuesday. L, D & LN. OD. $$ Wing’s Etc. 2315 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217- 241-0077. Family-friendly full service grill and pub with a diverse menu. Full bar with daily drink specials. Daily lunch specials. L, D & LN $$

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