Restaurants in Waukegan
Best Restaurants
“Was there w/my wife's friends visiting from Ohio. Service was good, but the eggs were NOT OverEasy, but still edible. $73bill for 5 diners was IMHO a bit High tho!”
“Went this past Sunday. Had been a few times before but had never tried the pizza.Definitely worth a visit if you have not been here before and you are relatively close by.The sausage was quite good. The jalapenos were fresh and mercifully mild. In fact they could have been a little hotter (but they can't control that) The edge pieces were ~outstanding~.I do think it could be cooked a little hotter or longer period it is not a firm crust all the way through...THAT SAID I will almost certainly be visiting again next month.note: I am not sure how long that building has operated as Louie's but man the vibe is truly old school.PS the broasted chicken is fantastic”
“This place is worth it just for the ambiance. Five generations of my family have eaten here over the last 70+ years. I don't think the decor has changed and that's part of what we love about it! The pizza is great, as is the Bomber Sandwich. The service is also great and they're very attentive. This place had better never close!”
“I went to that restaurant with the hope of eating freshly cooked chicken with slices. But my surprise was that within 5 minutes of ordering the food they brought it. The chicken was fried as if it were from a day before. And the chicken with slices didn't even have a pickle. The truth was ugly ? ?”
“Amazing bbq offered in the same building as truly unique and scrumptious beers and cocktails?! And live music?! Sign me up. I’ve been here quite a few times since finding this gem and I recommend visiting frequently for mental health purposes <3”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Great, friendly neighborhood bar & grill. 7 hours from home, brother & I spent 4 evenings here after spending days with a relative in hospital. All the staff was friendly & fun and all the food we had was great! Friendly patrons & "regulars" too! Burgers, pulled pork, hand made pizza (pre-made, frozen on site...just ask!)...but the rueben was best I've ever had! ?[PS: Try the Malort at your own peril,.. ?]Thanks to Paul at the grill & all the servers, we had a good week & uncle got home safe. 10 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“Hands down best caldo de res! I considered myself picky on my caldos but I was very pleased. Will definitely come back. I didn’t take a picture of the caldo, but did of the other food that they prepared . 10/10”
“Family friendly restaurant. Our waitress was so sweet! Food was amazing!! I had tacos de al pastor and shrimp ceviche and it was sooo good. My tostada had so much ceviche lol I love coming here.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“I want to take the opportunity to let everybody know that visiting this restaurant for the first time exceeded my expectations. Everything from the Customer Service to the GREAT food they have to offer. They really take this to the next level in going above and beyond to ensure all the customers are happy and satisfied with the overall service and the food. I honestly don’t see that a lot nowadays, THANK YOU and keep up the great work. There’s a reason why I came back again!”
“What a great find! Such friendly people and spectacular food! Nice, airy interior -- plenty of space between tables and booths. The appetizers we had were the hummus and baba ganoush, and falafel. Best in the area! The chicken schwarma was delicious, as was the chickpea salad. And try the baklava -- heavenly! We'll be back!”
“It's a very nice little place. We felt welcome for our party of 8. The carne asada fries are bomb. Also their mixed drinks have a lot to cater to your taste. I'm a fan of mezcal and they had plenty here. Also tried their smash burger and had a few 3 floyd beers. Staff was always attentive and friendly. I'd come here again to hangout for the reasonably priced menu and location.”
“The chicken was tasty, however, it's a bit of a nuisance that the smallest amount of chicken you can buy is a 10 piece. EVERY fried chicken place in the world have 2+ chicken combos. No 1 person can eat 10 pieces of chicken in 1 setting, true, the chicken can be taken home, however, for out of towners (which they get a lot of) can not. They should serve combos like other spots, they'll make more money.Update: ok, so after driving from Chicago back to Michigan, I realized a few things. 1. The "wings" weren't wings, they were actually wing dings, and the thought of eating 10 wings just for myself was outrageous, however, I am kicking myself, because I could have totally eaten 10 of those wing dings. I got the chicken around 1145 am, got home close to 8pm, and those buggers were still crunchy, yes CRUNCHY. I popped them in the air fryer and they were DELICIOUS. Best wing dings I've ever eaten in my life! Get the 10 wing dings, you will eat every one. I got the Galbi spicy ?. Even the pickled radishes were fresh and delicious. 5 out of 5 for me, and I dont even like chicken like that.”
“A Waukegan gem. Glad to see this business has only gotten more and more successful since starting. They eatned these great ratings. The vegan burger is NO JOKE, I inhaled it immediately. The other vegan options looked yummy too. I'll be back again - thanks Raw Juice Bar!!”
“Very nice little coffee spot with great java!! It is located inside Gonzalez grocery in the back of the store. They created a nice space to sit and relax and enjoy your choice of tea or coffee.I love it next time I am in the area I will stop in again(added bonus they have pastries)”
“Was there w/my wife's friends visiting from Ohio. Service was good, but the eggs were NOT OverEasy, but still edible. $73bill for 5 diners was IMHO a bit High tho!”
“Went this past Sunday. Had been a few times before but had never tried the pizza.Definitely worth a visit if you have not been here before and you are relatively close by.The sausage was quite good. The jalapenos were fresh and mercifully mild. In fact they could have been a little hotter (but they can't control that) The edge pieces were ~outstanding~.I do think it could be cooked a little hotter or longer period it is not a firm crust all the way through...THAT SAID I will almost certainly be visiting again next month.note: I am not sure how long that building has operated as Louie's but man the vibe is truly old school.PS the broasted chicken is fantastic”
“We have been in the chuckwagon a number of times over the last 20+ years!Vegetarian options: A local restaurant that has sustained for decades!!Dietary restrictions: They accommodate dietary issues!!Wheelchair accessibility: You can get in through the front & back doors!!!”
“Ordered out sushi. Fast pickup time, great sushi, great price. Definitely worth a try . If you’re on the fence about somewhere to eat right now try this place ?”
“This is the very Best place for pan dulce in Waukegan. I no longer live here, live in Florida But still order my granddaughter s birthday cakes from this place. Amazing cakes?”
“I give this place a 5 star ⭐️ the owner is is a complete food gentleman lol he will make your tummy smile the baby back ribs are even good without the sauce come right off the bone cooked to perfection everything in the menu is made with love keep in mind when you leave this restaurant it will make you come back for more the corn bread is so amazing the brisket is soft and tender and the pulled pork and sides what can I say again they make there food with love they are so kind in there when you go in it’s a soulful place the aura is so positive thanks again definitely a hidden gem ?”
“This place is worth it just for the ambiance. Five generations of my family have eaten here over the last 70+ years. I don't think the decor has changed and that's part of what we love about it! The pizza is great, as is the Bomber Sandwich. The service is also great and they're very attentive. This place had better never close!”
“I went to that restaurant with the hope of eating freshly cooked chicken with slices. But my surprise was that within 5 minutes of ordering the food they brought it. The chicken was fried as if it were from a day before. And the chicken with slices didn't even have a pickle. The truth was ugly ? ?”
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Jerk N' More
“The food was decent and the staff friendly. Ordered the oxtail and goat curry. Both were good and not super spicy. Sides were Mac n cheese, cabbage, and rice. Rice was bland. Cabbage and mac n cheese were good. Next time I will try the jerk chicken.”
“5 stars for Anastasia's Restaurant. I ordered the Reuben sandwich via Uber Eats - it comes with a free side - I ordered the cottage cheese side. I thought that was really cool to see available on a menu as it's not a common side found. The Reuben was delicious, as was the cottage cheese- the cottage cheese portions were very generous as well. I received my order within 20 minutes of ordering they're very fast, I'd recommend this restaurant if you want some quick American fare and are in the area.”
“Even if you aren't in the area, make your way over here! You will not be disappointed. This food was SO on point. We ate a bit of everything and it was ALL AMAZING! The Owner and family even stopped to speak with us. Wishing them blessings and consistent customers all of 2024! Smoothie were super fresh too. We parked across the street and walked over, it wasn't bad.”
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“Food is always hot, fresh and delicious. Service is great. Staff is friendly, polite, professional and efficient. This is one of my family's regular go to places. You won't be disappointed.”
“The ambiance is like the usual Chinese buffet. But what I like is that the variety of food they have.The service was good.On the interesting side is that there is a gaming room available for the online gamers, and i think it's a different entity.The food was good. We had a great brunch.”
“Great choice especially if seeing a show at the Genesee Theater as Waukegan does not have a lot of fine dining. Really good food moderately priced and large portions. Service is a little slow but the food comes out really fast.. the bar sometimes gets drinks confused but all is quickly remedied. I recommend it highly”
“My wife and I have been going there for years love the purpose of the lunch best place to get a good meal reasonably pricedVegetarian options: They made Muhammad where I want to put the vegetables in there I want it I have no complaints about the food there or the atmosphereParking: Lots of parkingKid-friendliness: They treat customers with respect theirWheelchair accessibility: Easy access for wheelchair people nice family atmosphere”
“I came here thinking it was an “asian market” and I suppose it is, but east asian! Was super impressed by the service and the Indian food selection. They didn’t have all the ingredients I wanted to make my Chinese lo mein noodles but I picked up some chai and masala packets. If only my eating window were open I would have stayed to try some of the home cooked food. It smelled delicious! Will be back!”
“Don’t be fooled by how small it is. This restaurant has the most authentic and delicious Mexican food on the menu. In addition to great food, the service is phenomenal. If you’re looking for something as simple as a taco, this is the place to go!!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Walked into this unassuming warm bright place asked the young lady cashier was the food good.. all smiles she and her fellow coworkers assured me that it was....I was with two other people and I ordered three tacos, two steaks one chicken and a hortcha and one friend ordered one chicken steak and pork taco another friend two steaks rice ... there was a mixed up with pork taco it was straighten out and resolved and the food was delicious!!!”
“It's your typical Denny's, which always has great food and great service. Because their menus are consistent across all of their properties, you usually can't go wrong. Great relaxing atmosphere, the servers are friendly, and it's a relaxing place to eat. They have a lighter menu for 55 and over which is convenient.”
“Big fan of this location. I almost exclusively buy unsweetened uced tea and its one of 2 McDonalds locations in a 20 15 mile radius where the tea consistently tastes and looks normal.”
“The original owner, Kenny Mathis, sold out to Megan, she's a fantastic lady, and so she runs it with her son and some friends. The food is delicious, and you will do yourself a disservice if you bypass this location for beer, pizza, sandwiches, and a little one arm bandit action!”
“A 1st timer to this specific Marriott Hotel. Stayed here from March 12-15, 2024, to attend a Navy Boot Camp Graduation ceremony. Great service at the Front Desk! Room was a little smaller than expected even with a King Size Bed in there. Sink water was hecka murky for some odd reason! And the water itself was so slow coming out of the faucet and shower! The Cable TV didn't have that many channels on it at all. Didn't get a chance to go to the Fitness Center or Pool during the stay. Maybe next time if around the area. A lot of different places to eat at, however, most of the sit-down restaurants are pricey and portions are small. Fast food joints like Raising Cane's is there, a Hibachi Buffet and others. And stores such as Walmart, Marshalls and Target are around the hotel, too. The Gurnee Outlet Mall is nearby as well...”
“Love this place, every time I drive back home from Wisconsin I have to stop here the chilaquiles rojos taste like my great grandmas AND THE CARNE IS WELL SEASONED worth the drive if you don’t live in area. Don’t expect a nice place but the food is ”
Takeout Restaurants
“I saw Big Ed's on Chicago's best and wanted to give it a try. I will say arriving as soon as they open will ensure you are able to get a plate before they get packed with customers. I have to say the rib tip dinner is a lot of food for sure! It could feed two people easily. The food quality and the service really is worth every penny!”
“Great, friendly neighborhood bar & grill. 7 hours from home, brother & I spent 4 evenings here after spending days with a relative in hospital. All the staff was friendly & fun and all the food we had was great! Friendly patrons & "regulars" too! Burgers, pulled pork, hand made pizza (pre-made, frozen on site...just ask!)...but the rueben was best I've ever had! ?[PS: Try the Malort at your own peril,.. ?]Thanks to Paul at the grill & all the servers, we had a good week & uncle got home safe. 10 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“I've been eating and enjoying the super fresh subs and sandwiches at Lenos since I was about 8 yrs old! I am 43 now and I am still in love with the unique flavor and style of lenos . I just can't get enough!Parking: Small parking lot with only one use entrance and exit on the side of the building. Not alot off space to turn around. Unless you park on grand ave or around the corner”
“Hands down best caldo de res! I considered myself picky on my caldos but I was very pleased. Will definitely come back. I didn’t take a picture of the caldo, but did of the other food that they prepared . 10/10”
“We needed a quick bite and decided to try someplace different. It's evident that this restaurant took over a previous business. We were pleasantly surprised by the service. It was quick and friendly. A no-frills place with low prices. Thanks.”
“this place has the best food. I used to live across the street and remember when they first opened . the food is delicious and authentic. the Gordita's and quesadillas are my favorite .”
“Omg ! The BURRITOS!! FIRE !! SOO GOOD ! I've had them 2 days straightI've lived near them all my life and never had it till now! And I'm soo sad I didn't go in sooner !! Love it can't go wrongCash only:”
“Family friendly restaurant. Our waitress was so sweet! Food was amazing!! I had tacos de al pastor and shrimp ceviche and it was sooo good. My tostada had so much ceviche lol I love coming here.”
“Had a polish hot dog and a gyro + fries and it was all a 10 out of 10. Some of the best food I’ve had in a long time and on a Sunday at noon they still delivered great quality.”
“The food was decent and the staff friendly. Ordered the oxtail and goat curry. Both were good and not super spicy. Sides were Mac n cheese, cabbage, and rice. Rice was bland. Cabbage and mac n cheese were good. Next time I will try the jerk chicken.”
“I've been going here for about 20 years, never disappointed! These guys are up at 1:30 in the morning making the donuts. I should say, making everything. If you want to impress your workmates or anyone in particular, get there around 6:00 and grab a few dozen, or some muffins, or coffee rolls, or apple fritters, or any of the myriads of coffee cakes and other sweet and tasties.”
“5 stars for Anastasia's Restaurant. I ordered the Reuben sandwich via Uber Eats - it comes with a free side - I ordered the cottage cheese side. I thought that was really cool to see available on a menu as it's not a common side found. The Reuben was delicious, as was the cottage cheese- the cottage cheese portions were very generous as well. I received my order within 20 minutes of ordering they're very fast, I'd recommend this restaurant if you want some quick American fare and are in the area.”
“The burgers are amazing. You can taste the quality of the fresh beef, regardless of what size patty you get. 1lb burgers are single-patty monsters cooked to perfection. Fries, steak fries, and tots are fried perfectly as well.”
“Even if you aren't in the area, make your way over here! You will not be disappointed. This food was SO on point. We ate a bit of everything and it was ALL AMAZING! The Owner and family even stopped to speak with us. Wishing them blessings and consistent customers all of 2024! Smoothie were super fresh too. We parked across the street and walked over, it wasn't bad.”
“Not at all what I have come to expect from other Latin restaurants. I was blown away when i walked in. This place is beautiful! I'll definitely be coming more often! The best Baleadas in waukegan!❤??”
“I haven't been here for a few years now, so I decided to come there today and get some tacos. And they were exactly like the last time I had them! They were really good, nice size, and well seasoned! I definitely recommend this place to anyone who doesn't like bland food!”
“My wife and I tried this place last nite b4 a show at the theatre. I had the clam chowder which was the best I ever had. Creamy with plenty of Real clams. My wife enjoyed the chicken ceaser salad. We were burger out but alot of people ordering. Place was packed and the service was still amazing. We will be back”
“Only the second day under the new owners and yes, the fish fry is as good as ever ( only wish they still had those potato pancakes). Thank goodness they’ve moved the slots into the room of the former (and creepy) liquor store next door. Service was great though a bit overwhelmed, and the crowd was happy. Now if they could only do something about that depressing back dinning room. No windows, no decor, and all the atmosphere of somebody’s basement. Can’t wait to return.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“The food is amazing. I'll miss it when I leave Illinois due to the state I'm going to not having one. It's cheaper than McDonald's if you're okay with spending $2 less than McDonald's for 2 people. The staff are really nice and allow you to take your time without getting annoyed. Ive gone through the drive thru twice with the same results. Food is amazing, inside is clean. You don't have to worry about them screwing up your food either. Culver's, you are on the top of my list for best fast food places.”
“Exceeded my expectations. Gotta say the rice was a little on the dry side but the flavor was good and when mixed with the beans you couldn’t tell.The cebollitas are my favorite, my husband hates beans and he loved these, the chicken is always tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned. Portions are big.Definitely recommend.”
“El pollo rico is the place to go for tacos that have double tortilla and carne asada. Also the habanero sauce is so spicy but so tasty. Lastly the corn in the cup is such a great tasty treat after the spicy tacos. Only thing I wish was better was that the guys at the register don't smile. They look unhappy and tired all the time.”
“A couple of things about Raising Cane's in general; there is a very limited menu so if you don't want chicken fingers don't go to Cane's. However, they do make their fantastic fingers naked (without breading) for us gluten free eaters! Now, this particular location did a wonderful job of accommodating about 100 people who came over from the gymnastics event at a very late hour, AMAZING!!!”
“All the boys that work there are very kind and have the best customer service, as a person who is on the shy side I really appreciate the way that they make me feel comfortable! Give them all a raise they deserve it :)”
“I can honestly say Burger King has stepped up its game had a whopper and it was perfect bread and meat were warm I’ve been here before and something was always cold but recently it’s changed best whopper I’ve had in 30 years …good job ”
“You used to get a free drink on your birthday in the app. Now you get a whopping 3x points. Big deal. You used to need 200 points for a drink now it's almost 1,000 points. 30 or 50 x would be better.”
“I placed an order for my students the morning of and the staff were very helpful! Upon arrival (earlier than expected time), they had everything packed up & ready to go. They made the tax-exempt process so easy! My students enjoyed the sandwiches and I’ll definitely be ordering again in the future!”
“I wish I could give 5, but one thing made my stomach turn. A donut and a medium signature latte with almond milk is the same price as getting a drink at Starbucks. I should be able to differentiate the taste between regular milk and almond milk, but you can't. The thing that made my stomach turn was the 3 gallons of milk in a milk carton unrefrigerated. This was a few days ago, but still puts a bad taste in my mouth knowing that”
“The loyalty people have for this place is what's keeping this gem open! This is one of those places that people gate keep for themselves. Food is amazing here! I used to drive thru this place and never gave it a shot, first time I had it was not too long ago. It's delicious! It survived thru Covid that's how you know it's good. Been around for like 10-15 years if not more. Sure Popeyes is more known due to marketing, but one day avoid that big ass line and try Browns. You'll never go back.”
“The banana boat has been the best I've had in my life! My 4 year old loves it. I share it with my 4 yr old and 8yr old So it's a good size. I wish there was a shirls closer to home, Lindenhurst/ Lake ”
“ 5 ⭐Better than Culvers and they have to compete with McDonald's next door. The burgers have really good flavor, a little bit of a longer wait because they are cooking them on the griddle when you order. Allow for a little extra time when you order. Of course the line is not as long as McDonald's so you're probably out much quicker. The food is always fresh and hot.Vegetarian options: Salads and baked potatoesDietary restrictions: AskParking: LotsKid-friendliness: Yes high chairsWheelchair accessibility: Yes”
“The employees are helpful and friendly. What I really like about this place is they keep up with the cleanliness of the restaurant. The food is always warm and they serve more than enough food. I'd definitely recommend them ,if you haven't tried them.”
“I love getting the bean burrito and adding more things to it. I also loved the potato taco.Vegetarian options: Get the bean burrito without cheese or sour cream.”
“Typical Taco Bell. I like the Chicken Quesadilla. Usually quick. Sometimes there are a lot of pending orders for pickup and their drive through is also busy. Sometimes it may take time for the orders to be served. Due to the delay one time they gave me some burritos (on the house) but I had to refuse it as I do not eat beef?Parking: No reason to worry about parking at this location.”
“This place is amazing. Great service good food. Owners are super nice. WARNING. if you enjoy your steak mooing don't order steak here. Steak has flavor just if you are a rare person I would avoid ordering it.”
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Shelby's
“Great staff always clean , great refreshments . Atmosphere is safe and inviting . They are always offering cookies made in house , snack size pizza free . Ice tea , coffee , soda Pay for , wine , Beer . This is a slot gaming Cafe . they don't mind if ya cone in to visit nice sitting g area .”
“The southwest salad that they have is AMAZING! They give a huge portion, it comes with chicken already, everything was fresh. The lettuce has this fresh crunch to it, the beans, tomatoes, cheese, tortillas chips...JUST ORDER IT ‼️?”
Cheap Eats
“2 things. They have really good fish dinners with hushpuppies. 2nd the bartender that was there Aug 20 midnight is awesome. Someone parked their huge truck in the Frolics bars parking lot and the fumes from the exhaust was filling my apt up. I started feeling real sick. So I called the bar and asked her to please tell them to leave they were going to kill me. I didn't want to call the police but would if they didn't because by them I was feeling very nauseous. Shortly after she came out and told them. They moved. If I would have fell asleep I probably would be dead. A HUGE THANK YOU!”
“Spiraled potatoes were crispy and soft at the same time. Smoked wings were delicious and a generous size. I had leftover for my family and they all liked it as well!!”
“Recently stopped by Pampanga express for lunch. They serve authentic filipino food. I got fried fish with rice and lumpia. The fish was pretty tasty, had a nice seasoning, and lumpia was fresh. Everything was nice and hot. Everything was reasonably priced. When you walk into the restaurant, they have a hot bar set up, they have pricing near containers to make it easier to order at the register. They also offer catering. Unfortunately there is no seating available. So this is definitely a grab and go place. I can tell they sell out fast of some of their more popular dishes, so I would definitely order ahead if you can. They were out of the pan it, I'll have to go back to try some.”
“Loved this place! The lady who took my order was friendly and patient with me. I wanted to order everything off the menu ? I couldn't decide on what I wanted. Ordered chocolate and vanilla ice cream with chocolate churros and OMG! DELICIOUS! We ordered churros to go for our 11-hour drive home to Alabama. Let's just say they didn't make it to see Alabama! We also purchased three chamoy rims they had up front. The mango is my favorite!”
“Although I’m not so big on the area of this place, this is the one gem I can remember from my childhood. Its so delicious we still come back to this day ! They always have fresh bread and it’s inexpensive to purchase as well. They have the best roscas I’ve ever tried, other bakeries just don’t do it like them ??♀️”
“The #1 best tacos in Waukegan definitely would recommend this place to Everyone! I’m excited to try more food on the Menu! Food has good flavor and salsas are delicious! Staff is very kind and welcoming!”
“An amazing hidden (unnoticed) jem of a family restaurant. We came to try it for lunch. The food was delicious. Fantastic service and we're hoping to be back often.”
“?La Michoacana ice cream parlors are hot spots in the Chicago area and especially in Waukegan.This location in particular gets jam-packed during hot summer days/nights when the kids are out of school.Even when there's a line of people extending out the front door, the sweet treats here are awesome and my boys are well worth it.My wife who's not Mexican but was born & raised in Honduras does get a craving for this place from time to time and when she was growing up as a child, she can sort of reminisce her youth here.I hope this venue continues to pull in plenty of business in the coming months & years and I wish for continued success & prosperity for the owner(s).?”
“Cool little place, the bartender on Sunday (I forgot her name) is great. Have gone 3 Sundays now always her. She does a good job. Food was good. We will definitely be back.”
“We love this bakery. Even though we don't have it often because we live in michigan. We always stop by every time we travel from O'Hare. Or once in a while we will drive all the way to Waukegan just for this tasty bread. The taste of this bread is worth the drive.”
“Happy to support local family owned businesses. I love that this store has everything that all the other Michoacána ice cream chain stores have, but this is a family owned and ran business not a franchise. So you’re supporting a local family by shopping here and not a large corporation that has many locations all over the country!! ❤️”
“Had a decent lunch, sub was pretty typical of the chain with no surprises except I thought it was little on proteins - maybe. Facility is clean with plenty of parking. I did buy a meal wanting tea for my drink, I even said it. But then no tea in the containers which sucked - guess I’ll look next time.”
“This place is known for their gorditas and menudo, which are fire. I wanted to try something new and ordered chilaquiles. I genuinely don’t recommend them. They were soggy and too spicy. I also ordered them to go and they forgot to put sour cream, cheese, and onion.”
“I came tonight with my train of friends as it was called lol had a blast, the bartender was awesome, she was really cool and made us sure to come back as regulars!”
“Absolutely amazing and filling. On vacation and wanted some pizza the front desk clerk gave me this menu. You see the price and might ache but it's worth it. One slice of stuffed pizza gave me the itis(iykyk) damn and I got the windy city pizza so delicious and savoury”
“I loved this place. It was the first one I visited after arriving from CDMX for the first time in Chicago and I loved it. I recommend it so as not to miss Mexico.”
“Just had dinner before a show at the Genosee Theater. Our waitress was very, friendly, attentive and available for anyquestions. I thoroughly enjoyed my fish boil, and my husband steak fajitas . Atmosphere, flavors, staff all great! Definitely will be back!”
“Sent from the donation place nearby to eat a full meal,. Low and behold this Gem of a place right next door!. Fantastic service and great meals!!!!. Very reasonable pricing too! Two tacos and $6 later I am so stuffed I'd rather take a nap ? bew favorite place will probably be back for dinner. Tasty food.”
“Been going here since my childhood, This was their last year and I got an opportunity to eat before they closed for good. I don’t know where I’ll get my Chinese food from now ??”
“The loyalty people have for this place is what's keeping this gem open! This is one of those places that people gate keep for themselves. Food is amazing here! I used to drive thru this place and never gave it a shot, first time I had it was not too long ago. It's delicious! It survived thru Covid that's how you know it's good. Been around for like 10-15 years if not more. Sure Popeyes is more known due to marketing, but one day avoid that big ass line and try Browns. You'll never go back.”
Latest Reviews
“Sat.. April 29, 4:30 order was a complete meal to go. Got home in 10 minutes. Biscuit exterior extremely hard!! Never had a Biscuit like at any KFC before!! Biscuits”
“The food was good, the drinks were delicious , and the services were friendly and professional, but the music was louder, so we couldn't hear each other when we talked in our group table.”
“This place is known for their gorditas and menudo, which are fire. I wanted to try something new and ordered chilaquiles. I genuinely don’t recommend them. They were soggy and too spicy. I also ordered them to go and they forgot to put sour cream, cheese, and onion.”
“Great place for mexican food, I love the quesabirrias with consome, I have tried tacos and they are pretty tasty too.Good portions for the price.Mojarra al mojo de ajo. AndCamarones al mojo de ajo,(We like garlic?)”
“Owner Dave is a great guy. They took over thus dysfunctional establishment and remodeled. Looks fantastic. Dave and wife Gina are the proprietors. Cozy little spot in Waukegan near the Genesee Theatre. I'm sitting here as I review, waiting to catch Bee Gees Gold show down the street. Stop by Lucky Scottie and say hi to Dave.”
“This spot has hands down the best steak burritos. Also if you really like spicy steak. There is no comparison. It a spicy that will leave you wanting for more. Trust me it is hot and it has flavor. But don’t order unless you really like spicy, if you think spicy habanero from bww is hot, don’t order spicy steak.”
“I went to that restaurant with the hope of eating freshly cooked chicken with slices. But my surprise was that within 5 minutes of ordering the food they brought it. The chicken was fried as if it were from a day before. And the chicken with slices didn't even have a pickle. The truth was ugly ? ?”
“Great place and owner was very nice and accommodating. We stopped before a concert and place was very busy. We got there a little later than wanted to. We had to cancel our order to get to concert on time, but we were told to come back after show and they comped us dinner. They didn’t have to do that but they did! Very nice people and place and delicious food. Highly recommend!”
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“I want to take the opportunity to let everybody know that visiting this restaurant for the first time exceeded my expectations. Everything from the Customer Service to the GREAT food they have to offer. They really take this to the next level in going above and beyond to ensure all the customers are happy and satisfied with the overall service and the food. I honestly don’t see that a lot nowadays, THANK YOU and keep up the great work. There’s a reason why I came back again!”
“We have been in the chuckwagon a number of times over the last 20+ years!Vegetarian options: A local restaurant that has sustained for decades!!Dietary restrictions: They accommodate dietary issues!!Wheelchair accessibility: You can get in through the front & back doors!!!”
“The chicken was tasty, however, it's a bit of a nuisance that the smallest amount of chicken you can buy is a 10 piece. EVERY fried chicken place in the world have 2+ chicken combos. No 1 person can eat 10 pieces of chicken in 1 setting, true, the chicken can be taken home, however, for out of towners (which they get a lot of) can not. They should serve combos like other spots, they'll make more money.Update: ok, so after driving from Chicago back to Michigan, I realized a few things. 1. The "wings" weren't wings, they were actually wing dings, and the thought of eating 10 wings just for myself was outrageous, however, I am kicking myself, because I could have totally eaten 10 of those wing dings. I got the chicken around 1145 am, got home close to 8pm, and those buggers were still crunchy, yes CRUNCHY. I popped them in the air fryer and they were DELICIOUS. Best wing dings I've ever eaten in my life! Get the 10 wing dings, you will eat every one. I got the Galbi spicy ?. Even the pickled radishes were fresh and delicious. 5 out of 5 for me, and I dont even like chicken like that.”
“I saw Big Ed's on Chicago's best and wanted to give it a try. I will say arriving as soon as they open will ensure you are able to get a plate before they get packed with customers. I have to say the rib tip dinner is a lot of food for sure! It could feed two people easily. The food quality and the service really is worth every penny!”
“What a great find! Such friendly people and spectacular food! Nice, airy interior -- plenty of space between tables and booths. The appetizers we had were the hummus and baba ganoush, and falafel. Best in the area! The chicken schwarma was delicious, as was the chickpea salad. And try the baklava -- heavenly! We'll be back!”
“This is the very Best place for pan dulce in Waukegan. I no longer live here, live in Florida But still order my granddaughter s birthday cakes from this place. Amazing cakes?”
“I've ordered from this little establishment twice. Recently. I understand they've been in business over 40 years.I am not saying they are remarkable but I do think they are worthwhile. And they are inexpensive. IS the quality THE best? No.I think IT IS better than average.Having ordered from them twice I would keep it simple. I hope you get what I got, or better.I ordered 10" both timesI have visited & read enough reviews about them to get the impression they do get BUSY. Both of my pizzas were delivered on time but maybe not all are.”
“Ordered out sushi. Fast pickup time, great sushi, great price. Definitely worth a try . If you’re on the fence about somewhere to eat right now try this place ?”
“The food is amazing. I'll miss it when I leave Illinois due to the state I'm going to not having one. It's cheaper than McDonald's if you're okay with spending $2 less than McDonald's for 2 people. The staff are really nice and allow you to take your time without getting annoyed. Ive gone through the drive thru twice with the same results. Food is amazing, inside is clean. You don't have to worry about them screwing up your food either. Culver's, you are on the top of my list for best fast food places.”
“Omg ! The BURRITOS!! FIRE !! SOO GOOD ! I've had them 2 days straightI've lived near them all my life and never had it till now! And I'm soo sad I didn't go in sooner !! Love it can't go wrongCash only:”
“Since i was younger we’d always buy our cakes from Illusion Bakery. The best customer service and the best cakes/desserts in town! They never fail to execute an idea that we have for a cake to fit our theme ! 10/10”
“The ambiance is like the usual Chinese buffet. But what I like is that the variety of food they have.The service was good.On the interesting side is that there is a gaming room available for the online gamers, and i think it's a different entity.The food was good. We had a great brunch.”
“I'm not a fan of Chili's... but after working a 14 hour shift, I needed food, and not fast food.I was not expecting to enjoy my dinner as much as I did, which was very nice.”
“It really is more of a grab and go establishment. But I have to admit, Little Caesars has come a long way as far as the quality of their food. I can't complain about it, I'd love to, but I can't. So, enjoy!”
“It's a very nice little place. We felt welcome for our party of 8. The carne asada fries are bomb. Also their mixed drinks have a lot to cater to your taste. I'm a fan of mezcal and they had plenty here. Also tried their smash burger and had a few 3 floyd beers. Staff was always attentive and friendly. I'd come here again to hangout for the reasonably priced menu and location.”