Restaurants in Elgin

“Always fresh, always delicious. Excellent drinks, even better food”

“So very good!! Were new to elgin. We recently moved from Aurora and we love Latin food As well as a great margarita.. If you love great Latin food and margaritas then you Will LOVE this place!”

“My family had Mongolian beef with udon noodle, Crispy chicken rice, Signature beef udon stew. The food is of big portions, and broccolis & beef are very fresh, and of high quality. They have happy hour every day where main course is $10, small dish $5.0, handcrafted beverages are $3.0

Kid-friendliness: Many interesting asian toys are on display, have children's movie running on 2 TVs, great cultural exposure.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.”

“So if I order a cocktail “neat” with rocks on the side I am sure he would charge again for the rocks. Better yet….just include the $2 rocks charge in the drink itself ….don’t put a separate $2 charge for ICE!”

“FanFrickenTastic!!!! All around excellent.”

“Anna is a fabulous server, helpful and attentive.”

“**TMI WARNING **Sushi on a conveyor belt. It is a hit or miss on different days. Unfortunately last time it was meh. The service was great. The food was good. It was the aftermath of the food. Both my husband and I had the bubble guts. Don't get me wrong it was good going in. But coming out was a different story.

Wheelchair accessibility: Being disabled and having difficulty walking. They have I wanna say 2 or 3 parking spaces. The entrance is right next to the parking spaces. Which is amazing.”

“Great place for drinks and food, live music and great place to hang out with friends.”

“The food is delicious every time.”

“If there's one bartender who always knows how to get your drink just right, it's Brittnee. With her warm and welcoming personality, she makes you feel like you're right at home as soon as you step up to the bar. Not only is she a master at crafting the perfect cocktail, but she always brings a smile to your face with her witty banter and infectious laugh. Brittnee is truly one of a kind and has an undeniable gift for making your night out an unforgettable experience.”

“Had the best ceviche, spicy margaritas and steak tacos of my entire life!! Love this place!!”

“Excellent pizza and fast delivery! Highly recommend!”

“Its the 4am spot. When all the other bars close this place gets packed. Personally i bring cash. A Modelo is about $9. The music is regeton, Puerto Rican and Mexican. It is a small place but ive had fun a few times.”

“Love the bartender she's very cool. Good service!😊”

“Seattle Sutton works. And it is a plus that at this location (Elgin) the folks are friendly, helpful, and always ready with my food. For convenience and fast pickup plus good food, this location does it all.”

“Such a great experience with Rafa Tacos. We had them for our son’s graduation party and we were very happy with them! Easy and clear communication and the food was outstanding!!! We will definitely used them again! Highly recommended!”

“fantastic food and staff... it was a real pleasure to dine here.”

“Delicious and excellent customer service!”

“la comida está muy rica ,es fresca y a muy buen precio!!!”

“We recently had a luncheon at Moretti's in Elgin after the funeral of my mother, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience. From the beginning, the professionalism of manager, Felicia, her kindness, and willingness to make this as easy as possible for us during such a difficult time is deeply appreciated. Everything was top-notch: the accommodations, the food, and the service. We can and will definitely recommend for anyone needing a venue in the future. Thank you so very much!”

“Always delicious! And now the family is hooked on the smoothies especially the green dragon.”

“No l mejor lugar para venir a disfrutar de grandes voces en las noches de kareoke”

“I used to have a bad history with this place a couple years ago where the service was terrible and took a long time. Today it was late at night almost a hour till closing, I ordered my pizza and wings, and everything was great. I was just getting out of work and running late so I called ahead and asked if they could wait 10 minutes for me and they were very nice about it. The employees are great and deserve a raise!”

“I went to this place today. There were two guy working. I place my order and it took a little longer. But omg ? the food was great!!! I love it. No wonder why they are so busy. Kudos to these hardworking guys. ?”

“I had a lunch here! I loved the food so much, the taste and quality was top notch. It's totally worth for every penny. The service also so good and they are very kind.”

“We absolutely love this restaurant and the people who run it! Bea is a delight and an amazing cook! Her food is made with so much love and care you can feel her ancestors guiding her in the kitchen. The food is incredible and served in hefty portions. My personal favorites are the lechon and rice, but everything here is sooo good! It’s a bit of a drive for us but we plan to be regulars here!”

“GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE+1(8O5)-41O 5OO2 NO NONSENSE AND GREAT ASSISTANCE!!!”

“We ordered two beef shawarma wraps, 6 grape leaves (dolmas) and a small order of falafel. Everything was fantastic! Lovely staff. I foresee us being regulars.”

“Terrific people with good hearty food”

“Delicious and above my expectations. The $0.70 boneless wing deal on Mondays & Tuesday is an amazing bargain, especially in this day & age of food prices”

“Excellent and it doesn’t get much better!”

“good food great service waitress very helpful.”

“Food was amazing would recommend 10/10!”

“OMG! How is no one talking about this place very good quality and price. I got here on national chicken sandwich day so they are charging 9.99 as a special price for combos but the regular price isn’t that bad at 12.99. Whatever the price it’s so worth it. The chicken is very crispy and tender juicy. I ate my meal and ordered more to go lol. They have many flavors and spices to choose from and it’s better than any other place I can remember going to.

Ppl try this place out and let’s make them famous. It’s that good it should be on tv. It’s in such an unassuming location you have to google it to find it.”

“Oh man: I am from out of state, but Tatsu's Ramen was some of the best I have ever had, period. With fast service, friendly staff and just... amazing tasting food and for the price? Amazing protions.

I had thought this was some kind of bougie Ramen place and instead found a proper Ramen shop that, I believe, is family owned and run.”

“Tonight I decided to venture out and try this restaurant my family has been RAVING about called Al’s Cafe in Downtown Elgin! I sat upstairs and had this lovely server named Marcie! She recommended the monthly special called “Moonstruck” and it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The ambience, service and food is unmatched! If you are looking for a great night out I highly recommend Al’s Cafe!”

“Hidden on the busy corner of McLean blvd and Bowes rd. Is a pretty decent Thai restaurant. The decor is kind of basic, but the pad Thai and crab fried rice was very good. The rice had a nice fluff and perfectly done texture to it. The pad Thai noodles was cooked perfect, not soft and squishy like a lot of places.”

“The chicken kabob dinner was amazing! Highly recommend this restaraunt for fast and casual comfort food. Service is impeccable.”

“Excellent alternative for a family night out for dessert!! Very friendly and excellent !!”

“🌿✨ Vive Natural: Donde la frescura y el bienestar se encuentran ✨🌿 Si buscas una experiencia llena de sabor, frescura y energía, Vive Natural es el lugar ideal para ti. Aquí, cada bebida y platillo están diseñados para nutrir tu cuerpo y deleitar tu paladar con ingredientes 100% naturales y cuidadosamente seleccionados. Desde smoothies revitalizantes hasta bowls llenos de color y nutrientes, Vive Natural transforma lo saludable en una experiencia deliciosa. Cada sorbo y cada bocado reflejan la pasión por el bienestar, ofreciéndote combinaciones únicas que te harán sentir recargado y feliz. Ya sea que necesites un boost de energía por la mañana o un snack refrescante durante el día, aquí encontrarás opciones irresistibles que se adaptan a tu estilo de vida. Vive Natural no solo es un lugar para comer, es un espacio para disfrutar, compartir y sentirte bien. 🌱🥭🍓 ¡Déjate sorprender por la magia de lo natural y vive la experiencia! 🍍🍃🥑”

“clean safe well maintained establishment. excellent service outstanding food and the best potato pancakes in the valley.”

“5 stars! The staff was very friendly. The food was very fresh and tasted amazing. The restaurant was also clean. It is unfortunately 3 hours from my home but will be an added stop when I travel that way!”

“My husband and I have been to Paul's in the past but we recently took our 1 year old for breakfast on his 1st birthday and the staff were SO kind! Our waitress surprised us with icecream (his first sweet treat!) and sang him happy birthday. It made his special day feel even more special. The food was great per usual but the environment is the best”

“Best coffee in the suburbs. Well extracted pour overs, delicious drip, seasonal lattes. Good variety of roasters and they’ve begun roasting their own coffee. The owner is an incredible man who trains, cares for and models amazing service and character to the whole staff. Cafe has a great, spacious, calm vibe sharing space in a food hall.”

“Food is always amazing! Service is too! Immaculately clean and the owner is a great guy! Hidden gem for sure! Thanks for coming to Elgin!”

“Amazing catering!! Had for grad party. Was so great. Lots of compliments”

“We just had our Mom's 90th surprise birthday party here. The staff was fabulous! A big thank you to Mary, Sofia and Romy in particular. They helped usher her in, they refrigerated the cake for us, they took care of everything! I highly recommend Bennigan's for a party.”

“Great service and delicious food! Our server, Mark, was excellent! Drinks were perfect too. We will be coming back often for sure”

“Great service great pizza”

“So delicious homemade food. My favorite is the California turkey wrap HUGE with potatoe salad and fres pickle for 8$ can’t beat that”

“Great service 🙂 All the staff is very polite and friendly and the food is amazing 🤩 Great portions also!”

“Simply the best staff within the Chick Fil A organization!”

“Muy rica toda la comida , sabor Guatemalteco 100 % las tortillas echas a mano muy ricas ! Les doy un 10/10 muy satisfecha también con la amabilidad y buena actitud de las personas que atienden 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”

“I’m from Tucson and this was Authentic Mexican food; excellent meal promptly prepared to-go. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Lack of street signage makes it tough to find, but it is adjacent to the bp gas station. Well worth the search though.”

“Classic dive. Pool tables and plenty of games. Gambling as well if you're into that. Katie is the best, my favorite bartender. Be nice out there some of the regulars are more than meets the eye.”

“Old fashion diner. Great american food.
Update 10-05-24 I came back after some time absence from dining here. I was surprised on how food quality has degraded overtime. I’ve ordered biscuits and gravy and the taste was somewhat rancid. Also the coffee was watery and insipid. Will give a a second try sometime in the near future.”

“Still one of my favorite spots to grab a beer and some conversation. Always good to catch up with Alan and enjoy some good brews and food trucks! If you haven't been in awhile or never, be sure to swing by soon.”

“They have and make the best fruit smoothies ever!”

“Buen sabor en los alimentos”

“Great food will be back soon!”

“great subs..no skimping on their subs...bread crumby but good flavor...great prices.. we'll be back!!”

“Had he most delicious breakfast this morning. Not only great food but our service was fantastic. She had great smile,a happy personality and speedy service. We did not have a long wait for our food ,and it was served popping hot.Highly recommend .”

“Spotless clean Friendly , congenial service”

“I recently visited this location, and I was thoroughly impressed by the cleanliness and friendliness of the staff. From the moment I walked in, the place was spotless—tables were wiped down, floors were clean, and the food prep area looked well-maintained.

The staff was welcoming and greeted me with a smile, making the experience even better. They were patient while I customized my sandwich and ensured everything was made just the way I liked it. The ingredients were fresh, and the overall atmosphere was inviting.

It’s refreshing to see a fast-food restaurant take cleanliness and customer service seriously. I’ll definitely be coming back to this location! Highly recommend it if you’re looking for a pleasant and hygienic dining experience.”

“It is a very nice place, it has a good atmosphere, the food is very delicious, Nineth's service was very good, the tray paisa was our favorite dish and the empanadas are delicious as a starter.”

“Good sandwiches, worth every penny”

“Meet the owner today and was very pleasant! Wish him and his family the best on this new adventure!”

“We had rented the back room to films few scenes for our film and also had pizza for the cast and crew. Tanya who was our waitress and coordinator for the setup in the back room was absolutely amazing. She was super friendly and helpful with everything. You can tell she loves her job since she was always smiling. You have a great worker with Tanya. Also, the cast and crew loved the pizza and salads.”

“The gentleman on the phone was so kind and sweet helping me order the best for my moneys worth ❣️ thin crust pizza with shrimp,sausage, pepperoni,bacon was so delicious and the garlic bread ??”

“Love this place. A place where you can really Chill out relax🍺 and eat good food Great music and 🎵🎶 that DJ Leon Barnes is off the chain.he be Jamming👍🏾💯 nice atmosphere friendly people it you can even have party's stop by and check it out. Will always be my first recommendation to people when visiting in Elgin. Thanks,Everyone at Vern's place”

“First time here and won't be the last! Pleasant, and friendly service, welcoming in today's hurry up world! Food was outstanding especially the fried rice and shrimp and fried rice and chicken combo. Was looking for a good Chinese restaurant. They have my vote, stop by and order, you won't be disappointed!!!
Bernie Andersen”

“Great location, employees are awesome. Food is always hot and fresh!”

“Great food will be back soon!”

“Love this spot. Great food, coffee and atmosphere.”

“We came in from out of town doing shopping and decided to try McAlisters. I got the jalapeño crunch sandwhich and my friend got the French dip sandwhich! Oh my gosh! We need one of these out by us because that was one of the best samdwhiches I’ve ever had lol! The manager, Jonathan, was so extremely kind to my friend and I. What a great experience. We will be back :)”

“Miss this place it’s been years. And it didn’t disappoint. We got the western.”

“I have ordered lunch from them several times and get different dishes and it is always just awesome. Hot, fresh, well seasoned, cooked to perfection. This is my go-to Chinese place in Elgin.”

“Had the Quesabirria Tacos and they're now my favorite! Husband had the Mojara al Ajo and it was delicious and very fresh. The service was great and the music was great! Definitely coming back👌”

“Ordered carry out from website and there was a glitch that caused an issue. Management was super helpful in resolving the issue. Always love getting the pastas from here for family birthday parties.”

“We come to half price Mondays a lot, and we are never disappointed! I love how their chicken sandwiches come half price too on Mondays! Such good food.”

“One of the best Italian beef sandwiches I’ve ever had. Service was extremely fast and friendly and we got our food within minutes.”

“Holy wow.. I love this MOD pizza so much. Every time I walk in, I’m so kindly greeted by all the employees, they are always so patient and friendly. The food is also really really good, I love the freedom that I get with the toppings and everything. Quality fresh ingredients and food and it shows. Highly suggest and would reccomend over anything in Elgin period.”

“Delicious oatmeal, tasted like apple pie”

“I order from here all the time, they dont disappoint, and I appreciate the little smiley faces or positive things written on the cup! Starbucks really is heaven sent! Thank you to the people working there 🙏 🙂”

“The owner is really friendly and he was talking to me about his town in Mexico which is Altamirano, Guerrero. Really good service and really good food. Highly recommended to try the chilaquiles and the menudo. The place was really clean and his food menu is not that big which is great because then you don't have a lot of food left over but highly recommend this place.”

“I really really like the iced vanilla chai tea latte 🥺”

“I mean, you’re getting drunk, so…..”

“The bun makes this dog. Freshly steamed. Service was typical of fast food and atmosphere is chain style which I prefer ma n pa. Others might prefer the atmosphere.”

“They have a pool table!!!! But can you move it in, just a bit. The poolstick hits the glass too much.Anyway their oven was not working so couldn't try the pizza, but they sold snacks. The drinks are basic but not bad. I don't mind cranberry vodka.Really cheap drinks. Amazing service and cool quiet chill atsmophere.I want to come back and play more billiards.”

“These cake pops that I had gotten were so moist! And the banana pudding was delicious! Thank you again Katy!!”

“Zzas Italian beef is my absolute fave!! Fresh cut fries are amazing. We just tried meat lovers Square pizza...DELISH!”

“We travel all over the US, and this is hands down, THE BEST Chinese food we have ever ate. They honey chicken was AMAZING, as well as the fried rice and crab rangoon!”

“Village is always a must for us. We love the atmosphere and the vibes everytime we come, Dan is the best”

“Hands down, absolutely the best fish fry in Elgin. Tried American Legion a few months back, I wouldn't go back there if they were giving the fish away!

Parking: Back door”

“We came shopping at Target, and my daughter decided to buy a Starbucks drink. I'm not very familiar with this brand, so Miss Lauren helped us and explained what the drink we were going to purchase contained. Excellent customer service—thank you!

We came shopping at Target and my daughter decided to buy a Starbucks drink. I am not very familiar with this brand, so Miss Lauren helped us and explained to us what the drink we were going to buy contained. Excellent customer service. Thank you.”

“Taco bell food is taco bell food. The drive-thru lady (employee) was very nice and friendly. Got all my items right except 1. I got a hardshell instead of the bean burrito i order. No biggi, tho. Still ate it.
Date of visit: 1/13/25 around 1500”

“If you like Mexican food but you’re also may be vegetarian or you just like to eat vegetables this place is great. They have a quesadilla made of pumpkin flour that is absolutely amazing so yummy! And lots more options as well. Once you try it y’all will be hooked!!!!!”

“Was in town for quick bite.. on a holiday this was the perfect option!!! AMAZING customer service as well as hospitality! Was lucky to meet Sammy the owner. Everything was spotless clean, even the bathrooms were spotless & smelled great! Highly recommend, will be returning!!!!”

“buen servicio y buena comida 👍”

“Recomendadisimo, ssta delicioso y el servicio al cliente de lo mejor, la duena siempre nos atiende personalmente y es superlinda y nos explica y ofrese que tratar de nuevo cada vez que visitamos. Se acuerda de nosotros y es muy amable igual que el resto de su personal. Son un amor y todo esta super delicioso. Nuestro postre favorito son las fresas con crema y pedacitos de cheesecake. Pero todo esta super delicioso al igual que limpio y muy higiénico. Los mejores precios y te atiende super rapido.”

“We love Papa Saverio’s! The food is always fast and delicious. It’s our favorite pizza spot. And the customer service is always lovely. The guys that work here are really sweet.”

“Muy buenos pasteles pero sobretodo la decoración recomendado al 💯”

“excelente comida el menudo delicioso si lo recomiendo 👌”

“Great tacos and delicious horchata!”

“Muy buen lugar, y sobretodo la fruta en vasos y los dorilocos .!!🤗😋💕”

“First time there. Food was outstanding. Had the pizza”

“Hi. I would like to say thank you to Jacki at the Crystal lake location. She was so kind and showed empathy when I was there on Thursday 8/1/2024. It’s been a difficult week and my mom had passed away that morning. That was my first meal in about a week. She was so kind to pay for our meals. Thank you so much. I would like for that owner to know this and we will be returning back soon! 10/23/2024- we had Maya as our server today. She is also another wonderful asset to your team! Thank you for the Bingo night!”

“Food is good when I first walked in I thought I was in a Spanish restaurant it’s definitely a Chinese buffet food good clean you got to come here to see what I mean two cultures in one I still can’t stop laughing 🤣lol”

“la mejor comida mexicana excelente servicio limpio muy delicioso 🤤”

“I love the food there especially the Cuban sandwich. Even the fries are delicious”

“I'm vegan, and I got delivery from here on a whim, because they had vegetarian options and I wanted to try a new place. I'm always reassured when a menu has labeled vegan items, so I figured this was a safe gamble. I got the eggplant garlic sauce and it was one of the best eggplant dishes I've ever had. The salt and pepper tofu wasn't what I was expecting, but it was also super delicious. The vegan pho was fine, but I'm not a big pho person to begin with. Plus, the portions are quite generous so I can nibble on it for a few days!”

“Absolutely wonderful I couldn’t be happier with everything ❤️❤️❤️”

“I had a 6 inch Subway Club sandwich.Very good. Good service and clean facility. At a cost over $8 not cheap.We even joked about the old $5 foot long days. Inflation!”

“I had a great experience with Brandy. She had great customer service. Brandy took my order, made change suggestions, and was extremely pleasant during my visit.

I’d like to always order from her. Brandy is what the world needs in the food industry. Great job!”

“Oberweis is a classic ice cream stop for anyone. The ice cream is amazing and they have many options. The service is friendly and a great place to stop if you want a sweet treat!”

“I enjoy coming into elgin Walmart subway. Every time I come in I’m greeted with great energy and smiles from Karan. You guys are truly lucky to have him representing you guys!

Kid-friendliness: Support good energy and polite.”

“todo está muy bueno selos rrecomiendo”

“By far the best Chinese take out in the area! Consistently good, have enjoyed their food for over 35 years! So glad we can still enjoy their food. Look forward to every order! We have our typical order but every on e any a while we will try something new and have never been disappointed!!! I moved to the west side of town but will still drive for the best!”

“Muy limpio el lugar la comida sabe fresco nos gustó mucho a mi y a mi esposa volveremos pronto”

“Great food will be back soon!”

“Custard is always Fresh. Staff is always Friendly and Welcoming. the Ozark Turtle is my favorite. 😊😊😊”

“Is everything you want in a Chicago beef shack. The restaurant is clean and inviting with plenty of parking in the strip mall. I've had their beef before with catering and it's excellent, but this visit was the Chicago dog. It was perfect. Double dogs for a dollar. It's one of the better hot dogs in the area. The bun held up the entire time, even with two dogs and all the toppings. And it might sound silly, but the place has really good napkins. They are thick and stand up to the food that doesn't fall apart. Just saying. Don't miss Tuesdays with one dollar hot dogs. Definitely recommend. Also the fries and the combo are legit way better than portillos”

“Los tacos deliciosos, las salsas y el servicio”

“Great food and service 5 plus”

“my first time and it's an absolutely fun place to hang great food drinks and the staff is amazing! I highly recommend it !”

“I had the Beast double combo, added bacon , extra cheese and lettuce. I have to say, the burger was pretty good. I wish it had a little more sauce and mayo but it was really good. It's up there in price but you do get full. I would like if they had more advertising or anything to let you know it's a ghost menu. I drove around a few times because it was a pizza joint and couldn't see any signs of Mr beast burgers. I will be back but I hope Mr beast makes these adjustments.”

“Great authentic Mexican food with awesome service and reasonable prices.”

“Great dogs!! Great Gyros and burgers!! Plenty of great food to choose from!!”

“Best pizza around, hands down! Very family friendly and always great service!”