MEXICAN 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, $$

Forty Niner Pizza & Beer 518 Bruns Lane. 217-679- 4985, Local Sports Bar w/ homemade pizza, appetizers, salads, sandwiches. Live music on Saturdays. L, D, LN. OD. $ 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, carry-out 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, $$ Mario’s Pizza 3073 E. Clear Lake Ave., 217- 523-2211. 2841 Mansion Rd. (Rt. 4 Piper Glen) 483-6888. Pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches. Full bar, private rooms, gaming room, locally owned. L & D. $$

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, $

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. $$

SHOW-ME’S 3101 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-546-2800, Family friendly restaurant with full service bar. Great specials, TV’s all around. Come in and catch a game. L &D, OD, $$ Wing’s Etc. 2315 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217- 241-0077. Family-friendly full service grill and pub with a diverse menu. Full bar with daily drink specials. Daily lunch specials. L, D & LN $$

AMERICAN Amber Jack Alehouse 3150 Chatham, 217-787-5222. Breakfast, lunch & dinner, casual dining. Catfi sh, fried chicken, pork chops, steaks, ribs, black angus burgers, pasta, sandwiches, soups & salads. B, L & D. $$

Arlington’s 210 Broadway, 217-679-6235. Upscale pub & reception hall. We feature hand-pattied burgers, delicious wraps, fresh salads and a variety of sandwiches. L & D. OD. $$

Barrel Head 1577 Wabash Ave, 217-787- 2102. Irish and pub favorites, little horseshoes. Family friendly restaurant offering daily specials, kids eat free menu on Wednesdays and students with ID card BOGO free entree on Tuesdays. Live music every Saturday. L & D. OD. $$ Bob Evans 3050 Stevenson Dr, 217-529- 1909. 4221 Conestoga Dr, 217-698-3800. Fresh from the farm food with family atmosphere. We treat strangers like friends and friends like family. B, L & D. Boone’s Saloon 301 W Edwards St, 217-679- 3752. Enjoy a great lunch, dinner or breakfast on Sat and Sun inside or in our outdoor Beer Garden. Family-friendly & kid menus. Daily food & drink specials & kitchen open late till 11pm and 9pm on Sun. B, L, D & L. OD. $$

LEGEND: B - Breakfast • L - Lunch • D - Dinner • LN - Late Night • OD - Outdoor Dining $ - under $8 • $$ - $8-$15 • $$$ - over $15

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