
Best Comfort Food & Classics in Avondale, Chicago
The 39 top-rated comfort food & classics in Avondale, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.

The 39 top-rated comfort food & classics in Avondale, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is empanadas at La Nonna (3400 N Lawndale Ave), with a flavor score of 91 out of 100 from 289 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Empanadas are praised for their rich flavor, fresh ingredients, and perfect texture, especially the ham and cheese variety.
Beef empanadas are praised for their juicy, well-seasoned filling and flaky, crispy dough, often enjoyed with chimichurri sauce.
The French onion grilled cheese features a rich blend of four cheeses and caramelized onion broth, praised for its incredible flavor.
The ham and cheese empanada is praised for its generous filling and tasty shell, making it a standout favorite.
Chimichurri is praised for its bold flavor and is highly recommended as a perfect complement to empanadas.
The Horseshoe features soft crinkle cut fries topped with rich pepper jack cheese sauce and flavorful beef patties, earning high praise.
You can crown one per category, so choose wisely.