Top 15 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Dixon, IL

DANIEL LARSON Another trip out of Rockford, IL to check this place out after seeing a post and pics of a pork tenderloin sandwich, HUGE that actually looked great! So here the little sister and I go, oh, and the Frenchy and Olde Bulldogs lol. So, we arrive a bit after 7, packed, parked, took couple photos, Nikki went in and ordered, checked it out, couple pics, went back in after the food. I will say WOW, Pork Tenderloin, huge, juicy, not over done, the batter OMG, made the entire pork tenderloin. The tenderloin itself was fabulous, tender, good thickness, GREAT batter to tenderloin balance and wala, the great pork tenderloin. 9 out of 10, I have NOT rated higher yet just to make that rating clear. Now, on to the French fries, 10 out of 10, does just not get much better than these, perfect light crunch, potatoes DONE, not undercooked!!! Lastly, the coleslaw Hmmmmmm, cant get a handle on it but damn it is unique, delicious, and could almost be considered the ultimate healthy desert as well. A slight bite but sweetness overtakes but this two part backend palette taste is just hmmmmm, all together so flipping awesome 10 out of 10 on this coleslaw and lord do not change it. We will return.

Dmytro Ageiev Amazing Experience and Delicious Food! I had the Caldo de Res and it was absolutely incredible! The broth was rich and flavorful, the beef was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The service was very friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere felt warm and authentic. If youre looking for real Mexican comfort food, this is the place to go. Highly recommend it — I’ll definitely be back!

Joshua Burright I avoided stopping for a while because I wasnt sure about sushi out of a food truck but I finally gave in. No regrets, the shrimp tempira and krusty krab rolls are phenomenal. Finished up with the steak and chicken while simple is properly seasoned and its obvious why its a popular item. Extra kudos, I ordered ahead and it was done on time. From my personal experience this just isnt common anymore.

Cindy Ternes Love the small town feel so off the hwy we came looking for home cooked food. Not disappointed. I had the daily special. Salad, 2 LG pieces of meat loaf with mashed potatoes smothered in brown gravy and green beans. Dessert was choice of icecream. Terrific value for 10.25. Love that a small family runs their own place. Maria the daughter couldnt have been sweeter.

John Moore If you want Thai or Japanese food,Somkit,(Formerly Touch of Thai) is the place to go when in Dixon Illinois. Located in downtown,open Tuesday-Saturday,they offer a nice selection of lunch and dinner specials My wife is Gluten Free and they were very accommodating. Service was fantastic!...thank you Leichan S. My wife had Panang Curry with brown rice. I had the Chicken Pad See Eiw with a Philly Roll. Needless to say,we had no leftovers! Everything had great flavor . You can dine in ,delivery or carry-out, either way you will not be disappointed. You can expect fast service, authentic cuisine and fantastic Asian cuisine.

Jason Fane Its not on the menu when I went, but the restaurant has amazing vegan options. The owners daughters are vegan and vegetarian so the restaurant is well studied in what makes great plant based meals. The vegan skillet is amazing!!! I love that i could eat a meal with my family and not have to worry about it.

Lindsay Aiello The place is open again! The food does not disappoint! That Strawberry Salad is incredible! And the chips are house made!!!

Jason Cogdill We visited on Christmas and the place was busy, yet we were seated quickly. The main waitress / bartender, I presume is the owner. She was charismatic, lively, welcoming and funny. We got exactly what we ordered, without a long wait, ate well, left full and would recommend anyone stopping. Even the other customers were friendly. Two of them gave us their menus. A family with kids chatted us up. A third family wished us a merry Christmas as we left. A fantastic place.

Cal Roth Wonderful Italian restaurant in the heart of Dixon. Stopped by on impulse and ordered the traditional carbonara. This order was to go, so I enjoyed a cold beer at the beautiful bar while waiting. The staff was warm and friendly. Enjoyed the dish at home and the carbonara was superb.. Thank you.

TJ Loan I have been here about a handful of times and finally thought to give a review. The menu has a lot of choices and I appreciate that. The portions are large as you will see by my photos. Everything I have tried has been excellent. The staff are attentive and friendly even when the entire restaurant is full to capacity.

Jeff Best service I have ever had at a Jersey Mikes. Very busy when webarrived. Line moved along. Order was correct. My Chicken Bacon Ranch was hot and fresh. Will be back again soon. Top notch!

jackson simpson I come to Dixon about two times a year for work and noticed this place was new since I had last been here so decided to give it a try and am very glad I did. I did carry out and got 12 buffalo wings which were incredible! Great taste and all were good sized. Also they include a free side salad as if you were to eat there you would get a trip to the salad bar so that was nice. I will absolutely be back next time I’m in town!

Chelsey Doubler Stopped here while passing through Dixon on a job assignment the other day. I got the cookies & cream with a vanilla base which tasted amazing. Even better than the drink was the staff though. I’m assuming the owner or manager is who I talked with & she was the absolute sweetest & super knowledgeable. Will definitely come back when I visit. ❤️

Jennifer Magnone I decided to try something different this time. I ordered the lunch special L10: Roasted Pork with Mixed Vegetables (Broccoli, Carrots, Pea Pods and Baby Corn) with White Rice in a White Sauce. The pork was tender and flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. Even though it was really good, Im going to stick with their chicken dishes which are absolutely delicious. You also get your choice of a free pop with your meal for a fantastic deal. I definitely recommend checking out their lunch specials. Donna will make sure that you have a great experience.

Sophie Kershaw-Patilla What an adorable diner! Our family stopped for lunch on our way home along I88. The diner is only a few minutes from the interstate, and there is free public parking around the area. The diner is small and quaint with four red diner tables with two chairs each (so our family of 4 took up half the seating). Plan ahead - there are riverfront picnic tables a block away, if your group wont fit. Many people stopped in for to-go orders, but I could see this being the spot for locals to hang out and eat lunch while chatting about town news. There is Sprecher root beer on tap and other bottled drinks in a mini fridge. There is also a dessert fridge - the cakes are scrumptious! The batter for their fried chicken and onion rings was really light and had a great flavor. Hubby enjoyed a Dixon Dog, and I had a fried pickle burger. Yum!