The best restaurants in Hammond

45 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Authentic Mexican staples like enchiladas and tacos served in casual surroundings.

13307 S Brandon Ave (Chicago)

Authentic Mexican staples like enchiladas and tacos served in casual surroundings.

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Tacos Don "Memo"

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Relaxed eatery offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortas, and tamales.

10536 S Torrence Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed eatery offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortas, and tamales.

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Mr. Taco Mex

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Friendly taco joint featuring crispy tortillas, steak and carnitas, among other staples.

10656 S Torrence Ave (Chicago)

Friendly taco joint featuring crispy tortillas, steak and carnitas, among other staples.

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Casual spot (bar area out front) serving pizza, burgers, wings and fried chicken.

1923 Calumet Ave (Whiting)

Casual spot (bar area out front) serving pizza, burgers, wings and fried chicken.

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Long-running regional chain dishing up Mexican eats, margaritas & more in a kid-friendly space.

6720 Indianapolis Blvd

Long-running regional chain dishing up Mexican eats, margaritas & more in a kid-friendly space.

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Casual eatery popular for goat-meat birria and other Mexican comfort fare, plus consomé.

4007 E 106th St (Chicago)

Casual eatery popular for goat-meat birria and other Mexican comfort fare, plus consomé.

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Route 66 Pizza

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Low-key Italian-American eatery turning out hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, burgers & more.

10180 S Indianapolis Ave (Chicago)

Low-key Italian-American eatery turning out hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, burgers & more.

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Italian eatery serving chicken parmigiana, seafood lasagna, and other familiar dishes in a casual atmosphere.

8267 Wicker Ave (St John)

Italian eatery serving chicken parmigiana, seafood lasagna, and other familiar dishes in a casual atmosphere.

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The Oven

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Casual Italian eatery dishing up pizza and pasta, along with comfort staples.

13258 S Avenue O (Chicago)

Casual Italian eatery dishing up pizza and pasta, along with comfort staples.

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Casual eatery dishing up a variety of tacos at affordable prices.

6949 Indianapolis Blvd

Casual eatery dishing up a variety of tacos at affordable prices.

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Little Italy

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Romantic, contemporary Italian spot with gourmet versions of staples like lasagna & pizza.

1155 Joliet St (Dyer)

Romantic, contemporary Italian spot with gourmet versions of staples like lasagna & pizza.

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Japanese restaurant boasting a sleek bar and a menu of creative Maki rolls as well as steaks, lobster and noodles.

9625 Calumet Ave Ste A (Munster)

Japanese restaurant boasting a sleek bar and a menu of creative Maki rolls as well as steaks, lobster and noodles.

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Long-running, casual regional chain serving signature tacos & other classic Mexican fare.

4841 Indianapolis Blvd (East Chicago)

Long-running, casual regional chain serving signature tacos & other classic Mexican fare.

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Lively eatery with a beer list and rooftop deck, plus a menu of elevated eats and cocktails.

9605 N Centennial Dr (Munster)

Lively eatery with a beer list and rooftop deck, plus a menu of elevated eats and cocktails.

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Bombers BBQ

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Compact, contemporary eatery with a military theme for BBQ, classic sides & craft beers.

435 Ridge Rd Ste f (Munster)

Compact, contemporary eatery with a military theme for BBQ, classic sides & craft beers.

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El Taco Real

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Classic family-run cantina serving traditional Mexican cuisine & daily specials since 1974.

935 Hoffman St

Classic family-run cantina serving traditional Mexican cuisine & daily specials since 1974.

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Big Daddy's BBQ

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Simple counter-serve BBQ joint serving rib tips, hot links, fried wings & more with Southern sides.

4213 Cleveland St (Gary)

Simple counter-serve BBQ joint serving rib tips, hot links, fried wings & more with Southern sides.

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Soul-food and breakfast eatery with a cozy, familiar vibe dishing up steak, burgers and grits.

2601 Broadway (Gary)

Soul-food and breakfast eatery with a cozy, familiar vibe dishing up steak, burgers and grits.

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Vintage, late-night diner offering a wide selection of American comfort fare in laid-back surrounds.

7430 Indianapolis Blvd

Vintage, late-night diner offering a wide selection of American comfort fare in laid-back surrounds.

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Comfort food and vegetarian options are offered at this casual restaurant also known for its butter chicken.

5480 W 25th Ave (Gary)

Comfort food and vegetarian options are offered at this casual restaurant also known for its butter chicken.

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Boisterous restaurant with funky flea-market decor & a menu of homestyle Cajun-Southern eats.

17940 Torrence Ave (Lansing)

Boisterous restaurant with funky flea-market decor & a menu of homestyle Cajun-Southern eats.

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Bright, easygoing outpost serving traditional Mexican standards alongside tequila drinks & beers.

1147 150th St

Bright, easygoing outpost serving traditional Mexican standards alongside tequila drinks & beers.

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Asian Kitchen

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Family-owned spot for Vietnamese classics (such as pho and spring rolls) as well as Chinese-American favorites like fried rice and chicken…

6412 Calumet Ave

Family-owned spot for Vietnamese classics (such as pho and spring rolls) as well as Chinese-American favorites like fried rice and chicken sandwiches.

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Sophisticated chophouse with patio featuring prime steaks, seafood & cocktails in an urbane setting.

9144 Indianapolis Blvd (Highland)

Sophisticated chophouse with patio featuring prime steaks, seafood & cocktails in an urbane setting.

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Langel's Pizza

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Original location of a mini-chain featuring pizzas & pastas plus a sports bar, billiards & a patio.

2833 Highway Ave (Highland)

Original location of a mini-chain featuring pizzas & pastas plus a sports bar, billiards & a patio.

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Chill Polish spot serving classic dishes, sausages and beers, along with American comfort fare and some Italian eats.

918 Carroll St (East Chicago)

Chill Polish spot serving classic dishes, sausages and beers, along with American comfort fare and some Italian eats.

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Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

7750 Corinne Dr

Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

7905 Cabela Dr

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Latin Lounge

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Mexican dishes and margaritas in a cozy setting with TVs and a jukebox.

1208 Carrol St (East Chicago)

Mexican dishes and margaritas in a cozy setting with TVs and a jukebox.

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Giordano's

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Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

625 W Lincoln Hwy (Schererville)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

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Capri's Pizza

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Modest, family-run pizzeria, also offering chicken dinners, ribs, sandwiches & pasta.

837 Main St (Schererville)

Modest, family-run pizzeria, also offering chicken dinners, ribs, sandwiches & pasta.

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Comfortable setting for quick bites including steak tacos, nachos, and burritos.

2218 State St (Burnham)

Comfortable setting for quick bites including steak tacos, nachos, and burritos.

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Relaxed sports bar offering burgers, pizza & wings, plus regular events such as trivia & live music.

1013 W Lincoln Hwy (Schererville)

Relaxed sports bar offering burgers, pizza & wings, plus regular events such as trivia & live music.

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Cozy Mexican restaurant serving homemade tortillas, steak tacos, and other classics in a casual setting.

2013 Hart St (Dyer)

Cozy Mexican restaurant serving homemade tortillas, steak tacos, and other classics in a casual setting.

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Mexican fare ranging from steak tacos to seafood is served in a casual setting with a bar.

7840 Wicker Ave (Schererville)

Mexican fare ranging from steak tacos to seafood is served in a casual setting with a bar.

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Easygoing destination for Mexican comfort food, such as carnitas & tacos, plus margaritas.

717 US-41 (Schererville)

Easygoing destination for Mexican comfort food, such as carnitas & tacos, plus margaritas.

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Fajitas, tacos, burritos, and other Mexican offerings served in a casual environment.

3364 Sheffield Ave (Dyer)

Fajitas, tacos, burritos, and other Mexican offerings served in a casual environment.

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Giuseppe's Pizza

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Traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pies & Italian dishes offered in a quaint, old-time ambiance.

1000 Eagle Ridge Dr (Schererville)

Traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pies & Italian dishes offered in a quaint, old-time ambiance.

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Ta Canijo

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Quick-bite spot serving classic tacos and burritos, plus quesadillas, elotes, tamales and tortas.

1445 E Sauk Trail (Sauk Village)

Quick-bite spot serving classic tacos and burritos, plus quesadillas, elotes, tamales and tortas.

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El Amigo

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Time-tested, late-night institution in a shopping center preparing typical Mexican grub.

210 W Lincoln Hwy (Schererville)

Time-tested, late-night institution in a shopping center preparing typical Mexican grub.

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Casual option for burritos, tacos, and other Mexican offerings, with a drive-thru window.

820 US-30 (Schererville)

Casual option for burritos, tacos, and other Mexican offerings, with a drive-thru window.

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Burrito Express

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Tacos, burritos, and other Mexican fare are offered at this casual spot.

17932 Dixie Hwy (Homewood)

Tacos, burritos, and other Mexican fare are offered at this casual spot.

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Jalapeños

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Contemporary Mexican restaurant offering classic cuisine, many tequilas & weekend DJ events.

200 US-41 (Schererville)

Contemporary Mexican restaurant offering classic cuisine, many tequilas & weekend DJ events.

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Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.

1403 US-41 (Schererville)

Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.

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Fast-food eatery known for its fried chicken tenders and sliders, available with various heat levels.

69-A US-41 Ste 300 (Schererville)

Fast-food eatery known for its fried chicken tenders and sliders, available with various heat levels.

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