Big Al's Drive In

1844 Esplanade, Chico
(530) 342-2722

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Rhonda Rambo

The food was awful. It doesn't taste very good. There's no substance to it at all. The portions are small.

Kevin Bishop

I ordered a double cheeseburger and it was incredibly dry—tasted like it was cooked straight from a frozen patty with no seasoning or care. On top of that, I was surprised to find out there were no free refills for soda—I had to pay full price just to get another drink.

The cleanliness was also a big issue. We had to ask someone to clean our table even though the place was nearly empty, and the floor was sticky and dirty with flies buzzing around. It really didn’t feel like a place that takes pride in its food or its space.

Definitely won’t be coming back. There are better spots that actually care about quality and customer experience.

Peter Pan and Wendy

My grandmother used to take us here fifty years ago, and it looks almost exactly like it did then, on the outside. Inside is updated and cool.

Johny Revball

Portions are getting smaller service is lousy pay for a large now get a small dont want my back because I’m never going back they just lost a long time customer 👎!

J Lewis

Love the old time you feel

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Burger, French Fries

Raven Rossi Cefaratti

Super yummy food and cheap cream. Cones.cant Waite to come BK and try the fish and chips.it was not that day in Chico so Icecream was essential.choc,vanilla,mix

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soft Serve Ice Cream, Onion Rings, Burger, French Fries

Matt K

Big Al's always had flies inside but the food is good. The furniture is getting old and the interior could use a renovation but again, you don't ask questions about what the kitchen looks like. The food is good. 'Nuff said.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

peter paniagua

Greasy, tasteless slop. Pumpkin shake was ok.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Kevin Burns

The ice cream is bomb af!! I love the vanilla cone even on a cold rainy day.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Cone

Madison

It's a wallet-friendly, extremely tasty, retro drive -in, the kind that don't exist anymore. It's a little gem. The chicken strips and fries are delicious as well as the corn dogs. Milkshakes are on the thinner side so we are looking forward to getting a malt next trip!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: French Fries

Krysta Hill

Luv them I wish they filled their ranch dressing containers to the top. I was bummed about that considering I love using it for my onion rings as dip. Customer service was awesome. I always keep coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Diner, Onion Rings, Burger, French Fries, Hamburger

The Darkota

We love the fries and drinks

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Cone, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Onion Rings, French Fries

Jamee Edgar

I went with my boyfriend to get a burger about 15 minutes ago, and we are just greatly taken aback. While my boyfriend was paying for his food.. I noticed a blonde female nodding out while assembling a burger. I felt disgusted and briefly mentioned it to my boyfriend leading him to feel the same and want to leave with a refund. The manger would not take any word into consideration, instead questioned my boyfriend and made it an issue when we simply were asking for a refund. Made a scene between coworkers, made condescending comments, and all around a sour don’t want to hear it attitude.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Danielle G.

Great milkshakes and fried food! If you are looking for an old fashioned burger, fries and a shake, you can't go wrong here. Be prepared to wait a bit, they make everything as ordered so it can take a little while, but its worth it!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Burger, French Fries

Canaan Richards

This is a classic. Traditional burger served in wax paper, nothing wasted on presentation, everything put into taste.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Burger, French Fries

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