illinois Date: 05-15-2026

Highly Recommended 2 Dinner Restaurants Near Kankakee, Illinois

Planning dinner tonight? Check out highly recommended restaurants in [Kankakee] known for quality food and memorable dining experiences.

RestaurantsAddressPrice_level
1El Mexicano Restaurant503 Riverstone Pkwy, Kankakee, IL 60901Moderate
2Poor Boy Restaurant1514 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901Inexpensive

1.El Mexicano Restaurant

Address: 503 Riverstone Pkwy, Kankakee, IL 60901
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(1177) user ratings total:

Volodymyr Balashov Great Mexican restaurant. The food is genuinely delicious. I ordered the al carbón burrito — it came out in about 10 minutes. The portion was big, filling, and very tasty. The interior feels warm and authentic, and the Mexican music in the background adds the right touch. A place you’d want to come back to.
5 /5
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2.Poor Boy Restaurant

Address: 1514 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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(1039) user ratings total:

Jeremy S Damn good gyro sandwich. The workers here are very hard working and friendly. Had my gyro meat grilled well done and it was HOT and crispy. No tomatoes on it which shocked me but I shouldve asked for them. Definitely checkout this spot.
5 /5
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