Munch Madness: Final Round One Match-Ups

Welcome to Munch Madness—the bracket-style tournament to find the best restaurant in Darien, Downers Grove, Lemont and Woodridge! 

How do restaurant advance, you ask? It all depends on your vote! To learn more about the tournament .

Restaurants are grouped into four geographical regions: the Darien Region, the Downers Grove Region, the Lemont Region and the Woodridge Region. 

Print out the pdf version of the bracket, fill it out and send it to Editor Melissa Tussing at melissat@patch.com.

Editor's Note: If you would like to fill out a bracket but do not have the capability to print and scan a copy, please email Editor Melissa Tussing at melissat@patch.com to receive a Microsoft Excel worksheet that you can fill out electronically and send back. 

The person with the most matchups guessed correctly will win a $50 gift certificate to the Final Four restaurant of their choosing! Each game is worth one point. In the event of a tie, a random bracket will be chosen.

Readers have until Tuesday at 10 p.m. to turn in their bracket. 

More rules and regulations:

• To determine the winner, we will add up the total number of games guessed correctly. Each game is worth one point.
• If two or more people tie for the most points, a random drawing will be held to determine the winner of the gift card.
• Only one entry allowed per person. All participants must be 18 years or older.
• You can read our official giveaway .

Make your votes for all of the first round match-ups, split between these articles: 

Here are today's match-ups (all pairings were made with random.org): 

First Round (Darien)

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 This family-operated Thai restaurant has been a popular eating place in the Darien area since 2001.

 El Puerto is a restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine for residents throughout the Chicago area. They specialize in tacos but also offer burritos, tostados, enchiladas and guacamole. 

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 El Burrito Loco offers many choices of Mexican food, from specialty combination meals such as carne asada con camaron and shrimp fajitas to well known favorites including enchiladas, quesadillas and tacos.

 A local favorite, Blueberry Hill Pancake House dishes out a full range of breakfast comfort foods including, of course, delicious pancakes.

First Round (Downers Grove)

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Cedar Hill offers a large menu of Mediterranean dishes. Beef, lamb and chicken kabobs are offered as dinners or as a sandwich wrap with hummus.

 Alfredo's Taqueria is a family owned and operated restaurant offering American and Mexican cuisine. 

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 Owner Tiffany Amprachna, a native of Bangkok, uses family recipes for the restaurant's authentic dishes, which include the popular Crab Rangoon, Pad Thai, spicy basil chicken and Thai tea.

 Seafood is the specialty, with various types of fresh fish featured on the menu each night, as well as other American cuisine.

First Round (Lemont)

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 For authentic chicago-style pizza with a huge variety of toppings, Nancy's pizza is your place.

 One of three locations, the Lemont La Dolce Vita is a beautiful, inviting place to eat. The interior is very nicely decorated, and the staff is just as warm and welcoming as the decor.

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 This restaurant's cozy, family-friendly atmosphere starts at the front door. The staff is very friendly and helpful, ensuring that every guest feels welcome and ready to chow down on what the hostess calls "great food."

 The menu consists of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and pizza. On Sundays, stop in for the breakfast and brunch specials.

First Round (Woodridge)

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 This longtime Chicago pizza chain has been serving stuffed pizza since the 1970s, winning dozens of awards for its products and business practices. Choose from 27 ingredients to create your own pie or pick a signature stuffed pizza.

 Most menu items are made from scratch. The family pizza recipe dates back 50 years, but the wings and sauces are also hugely popular. 

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 Specialties include enchiladas with chicken, pork or steak, chicken or steak fajitas and combination plates if you can't pick just one item.