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"Still, when I arrived recently at Bobbi’s Italian Beef in Cobble Hill, I was surprised to see Chicago tamales on the menu." - Robert Sietsema
Authentic Chicago Italian beef, hot dogs, and fresh-cut fries
8258 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634 Get directions
$10–20
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