Beef Villa, the king of Elgin beef. Stopped in today at the drive thru to grab a dog with fries and a puff. The line was short, the staff was friendly and the food was as always, delicious. Crispy fries, a crispy pizza puff and a delicious Vienna beef hot dog Chicago style. Beef villa is simply the best around. Great food, great prices and great overall staff. read more

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Hot dog bun was hard and they for got the fries with it..gave me regular soda when I asked for diet soda

I had old memories of this place. I don't know if the owners changed but it was awful. The place is filthy and the food is not at all what it used to be. Everything tasted like it was from a corporate picnic. Bland hamburger, cheese was cheap, fries were over salted. Cheesy beef was not good. Tables were very dirty. The stools facing the window is a place to eat but counter was more dirty than the tables. Very high prices for sub par food. I wish I could say better but it was truly terrible. I won't be back read more

We came at the urging of a friend who said Beef Villa had the best sloppy Joe's in the Chicagoland area. We placed our order at the counter after a short wait. The restaurant is old but clean. We ordered a sloppy Joe, a beef/sausage combo and a cheese fry. The beef/sausage sandwich was good. Really good flavors especially with a little char on the sausage (I was only going to give Beef Villa 2 stars but I remembered the beef/sausage was pretty tasty). The cheese fries were alright. However, the sloppy Joe, the reason why we were there, was absolutely terrible. We cut it in fourths and ended up throwing away 3/4 of it. Skip the Joe and eat the combo. read more

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Just went there on Tuesday 9th the first time i ever been not happy some guy middle age gave me terrible service with bad attitude. he made a horrible beef sandwich barley any beef and really dry when told to dip it. goes on to tell me he's glad there's no business today i was the only one in there at the time. I come here often as well when the Mexican lady is there she's great always good. makes good beef. read more

Their hot dogs and beef are excellent. Do not however EVER get the Friday Haddock ($14 for the dinner). We got 2 last night and the fish was like shoe leather, dry tough and had a bad smell to it as well. Awful,quite obviously the quality of fish they had, but the way it was cooked as well, we threw it away!!!! Just be good to yourself and just get the hot dogs and beef. Very disappointed!!!!! read more

Ambience is a no frills basic hot dog shop vibe. There's a few tables to eat inside, and the inside of the establishment is moderately clean. Service wasn't good or bad; just meh. The food, well I thought it was subpar. I got four Chicago dogs, a polish, and a pizza puff. The hot dogs were slim and the pickles were huge. The Chicago dogs tasted more like a veggie roll considering the meat to veggie size and ratio. The polish was forgettable, and the fried that came with the dogs needed more salt or something as they were super bland. The only thing I'd come back for is the pizza puff, which I would rank 3/5. This place is way too expensive considering the quality and quantity of their food. I don't recommend trying them, and I won't be back. read more

I like the Beef Villa location on Larkin Ave much better. This one is average. I asked for a beef with hot peppers, meaning giardinara, and got sport peppers instead. The fries were good. The servers were friendly. read more

$24 for 2 Italian beefs, a coke and small fries. Beef was bland, no flavor, giardiniera was bland (not hot and no flavor shockingly). Basically boiled meat on a doughy bun. Sits like a rock. Can't believe people like this place. Johnnie Beef is where to go hands down. ​ read more

Never have their Gyro . Who's was the most tasteless Gryo sandwich that I have ever had. Microwaved Euro meat slapped on a somewhat warm pita bread with very tasteless sauce. Absolutely will never eat at this place again. read more

This is the best hot dog spot in Elgin. There are a few Beef Villas in the area but this one, I think the original one is the best. Clean inside. Fast service and prices are fair. If you get a dog and fries, they wrap them together. Other Beef Villas don't. This adds something to the fries when this is done. Makes them divine. read more

great beef. broasted chicken at the larkin store is fantastic. moist. perfectly crispy

I've gone here on and off for years and had great food and service. The last 2 times I've visited, the kid taking the orders and payment has been absolutely rude and condescending, not only to me but also other customers. It's made it so uncomfortable that I will think hard before going here again. I come here for the good food and don't enjoy the condescending passive aggressive attitude from 1 worker. read more

Breaded mushrooms soooo good Pizza pufff oh you have to try your self We have been coming here for years read more

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Got there early. Obvious the beef was from last night and had been sittin' in da juice way too long. Disappointing. Drove 2 additional beefs up north to WI and didn't shared them with my boys. read more

This place has been back to it's old reliable self for quite some time now. Always a good place for your beef and fries fix.

This is normally my favorite place. I have been eating here since I was a kid! Not sure if it is new management or what but it was horrible. The hot mix was rancid and slushy. Awful. My pepper sandwich was good. The fries were all small bits and pieces. The onion rings were all broken pieces- not one whole ring. My husband got an italian beef- awful. Tasted like Arby's or Carl Buddig processed shoe leather. The worst part to top it off- it was FREEZING in this place. It was probably 50-60 degrees in the place. Extremely uncomfortable. We are done visiting this location as this is second bad visit and my hands were turning blue. Very sad. read more

Atmosphere: nothing fancy. Just a counter and a couple of tables. Get in. Get your food. Get out. Bites: The food here was good. It wasn't great but it was good. The beef sandwich was a solid 4. The sweet peppers could've been sliced better. The fries were crispy and fresh. The polish sausage was good, and bread was soft. Cleanliness: The restaurant seemed clean. Service: Not very friendly. Figure out what you want before you get there. Don't hold up the line. They seem to get annoyed if you do. Overall: not a bad place to eat. The food was good. I don't travel this way very often. I probably won't be back. I've had better food and service at other restaurants. I'd recommend this place if you're in the area and you're hungry. read more

I remember coming to Beef Villa back in the early 70's. It was the first place I remember having poppy seed buns and hotdogs that popped when you bit into them. My parents owned a little gift shop right across the street that now is a pizza place. On weekends I would go help out at the store and we would always go to Beef Villa for a Juicy Italian Beef with the green peppers. What memories. Unfortunately after all this time they have changed. My wife and I were in the area and decided to stop in for one of those hotdogs I have fond memories of. We went in and placed our order. We decided to eat in at one of the 3 tables they have (it's a very small place). When we went to sit down my wife noticed how dirty all of the tables were. There were four employees behind the counter and not very busy. You would think they might go out and wipe down the tables and maybe sweep the small floor a couple times a day. We ended up just using the hotdog wrappers to cover the dirty tables. I didn't even notice until I took a bite of my hotdog and it didn't pop. That's when I seen my wrapper and it was a Red Hot Chicago hotdog and not a Vienna hotdog. Don't get me wrong, the hotdog was still good but it didn't pop. I don't know when they changed the brand of hotdogs they serve, but in my opinion it wasn't for the better. When we left the place, you can see where they pulled the old Vienna Beef Hotdog signs off the building. Sorry for the rant. Now to my review. This used to be a special place to come to when we were in the area. Hotdogs again were good but not memorable. The fries were cooked perfect. Fresh, hot, and very crispy. I didn't have a beef sandwich so I can't review that. If I'm really hungry when passing by I would probably stop again but, I wouldn't go out of my way to go here anymore. Oh one last thing. I ordered a large drink and when we were leaving I was going to ask for a refill. I then noticed a little message printed on the cup. "Refills are 50 cents". They need too get with the times. read more

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Outstanding food. I come from Schaumburg to get the Gyro and Beef. Their fries with cheese are out of this world and the portions and excellent. Customer for life. I should have wrote this years ago. As always, thank you for the consistent excellent food. read more

I ordered the Friday fish special. And I thought who could mess up fish ?? Uhh beef villa can !! The haddock was the worst fish I have ever had .did they make it last Friday. McDonald's fish taste better than this. read more

The food is good but the attitude these people have is unbelievable they are so rude upon taking yr order

Best fast food around in Elgin. Been around many years, they put their own twist on things. Very good food and service-always!

Just receive amazing food and service from Pearl and Collin at Beef Villa. With myself have extra request for my burger Pearl and Collin met all my needs and amazing meal for a great price. Must try!!!! read more

Please remember that my reviews are not only based on the food I've eaten, but on the quality of service and total experience. With that said, LET'S GET OUR FOOD ON! Location Cleanliness: 5/5 Location is a little on the smaller side but still pretty clean. Customer Service: 5/5 (This is overall, not just the server) I was greeted when I walked in the door which is always a plus. The guy at the register was pretty patient while I bumbled through my first order here. Food: 5/5 (I'm not an expert, I just know what I like) I guess when rating this particular location I have to start by telling you I'm a huge fan of Portillo's. With that said, I've had a lot of good beefs but not one that's ever been a close second. Today, Beef villa come through! This beef was banging! Very pleased with the integrity of the bread when dipped and the hot peppers just kicked it off. Overall Experience: 5/5 If you're a fan of Italian beef, beef Villa is a place you need to check out. read more

Larkin location: I ordered a lot during Covid and paid a ridiculous price for it. Now I'm in the hospital and all I want is broasted chicken. I went to order online last night and to get a 4 piece dinner I had to add to order for minimum order. With the delivery and other insane fees, my total was $28. Not the first time I have gone to order and got disgusted to be charged $28 for an $8 meal. So, will never go there again and bitch to everyone I know. Word of mouth is important. 10/24/21 Released from hospital went to Larkin, ordered ALL DARK, waited 10 minutes, got home, 2 pieces of dark, 2 of white and this is what it looked like when I opened the box. 11/5/21, I just ordered going through Uber Eats and there was no minimum but if you order from Beef Villa's site there is. So, use Uber Eats I guess. read more

This Beef Villa is a great place to stop. The guy who took my order was friendly, fast and helpful. The burger & fries I got were cooked to order and was just great. The only disadvantage I see here is the small dining room. There's only a few places to sit inside. For a six or seven dollar lunch, the Beef Villa is fantastic. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Went there after a long bike ride with friends. Great Italian beef and super friendly staff. Senior discounts too! read more

Beef Villa - Burgers Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

best burger in elgin friendly workers and clean restaurant cheese fries are 10/10. good prices too read more

Been here many times. Last few times not happy, but I keep saying to myself, " I will give it one more chance" . I think today was it. The BV on Dundee in Elgin. Going down down hill. Ordered the Beef and Onion rings today. Was awful. When was the last time you changed the oil you fry food in? The Beef is just not good. With plenty of competition around you better start caring about what you are serving. Taste it your self. Are you satisfied with your product? There is one gal taking orders, cooking and checking people out. No Mask. It appears they used their Paycheck Protection money to remodel. Should hire some help as well. read more

The food quality was discussing. The burgers are over cooked. The cheese sauce is old. Not worth the price.

Tasty beefs and they are generous with the sweet peppers when you add them to your beef order. They also have a big jar of giardiniera on the counter to add at no additional charge when dining in, which is nice since I prefer a combo of sweet & hot peppers. The staff was all very friendly, greeting each diner enthusiastically upon arrival & asked how everything was when departing. They have 3 tables that each seat 4 inside along with a small counter if you want to eat-in. They do a brisk take-out business so at peak times there might be a line but they prepare the food super fast so the wait is minimal. read more

Employees who were prepping the food were NOT wearing masks. When asked about wearing masks, they said that it was optional to wear them. It is actually a law to be wearing masks--Pandemic and all. We have been customers for 20 years. I hate that I can no longer support this local business. read more

Get more help! No welcome and the owner basically ignored us. Next time say. Hello we are going to be with you in a minute read more

Does the Beef Sandwich at "Beef Villa" live up to its name? Probably not. "Beef Villa" is the kind of place where everything tastes better after a night of drinking booze. The beef is tender...the bread is decent. It wouldn't hurt if someone accidently added a few slivers of garlic, a pinch of oregano and a dash of basil to the gravy. C'mon, at least tease my taste buds! Then again, that would be my recipe and not "Beef Villa's". I would have to say..."No". read more

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So I've been here many times. The food.....I've tried many of the items and have never been disappointed! I have friends and family that also feel the same! My dad is especially picky, Ruben no pickle! Lol! I feel weird when I order it like they gotta be thinking, it's just a damn pickle get over it! Lol! But they never give a odd look and they always remember no pickle! I love there fries! The large is ridiculous big! Great for 2 people! Customer service....I LOVE ALL THE GUYS THERE! Everyone is so upbeat and friendly! If they're having problems they definitely don't bring it to work! They're great with timing if I place an order over the phone. Even if I don't and I go in, they are quick to fill your order. They definitely don't mess around and all work together to get it done! I definitely recommend Beef Villa at least this location I've never been to the other on Larkin! read more

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This shi bussin. Respectfully. Mac and cheese bites are amazing and hot dogs are better than portillos. Staff is good and really nice interior design could have better advertising but it's great. 10/10 read more

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Gave this spot a 2nd chance Wed for late lunch. Boy that was a mistake! Ordered beef & fries. Got to my car fries were ok. Beef tasted decent until I spotted something strange in the beef. It was a 1.5" sticker! Come on! I wont be back! You should pass on this place too! I'll stick to Lukes in C'ville for my beef fix. read more

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We ordered the gyros and some coleslaw. We asked for extra sauce and tomatoes and we received it at no additional cost. Great gyro meat and great delivery on a very rainy night. Completely recommend Beef Villa. Way to go guys. You get a 10 plus fro us. read more

Not following covid ,counter servers are not wearing masks nor are they wearing gloves . They are not the mandate of 6 ft apart from custumers or each other . Even without viruis food service should wear gloves. I visited it twice in the last couple of weeks and my Wife went there this evening no mask or gloves so she left as I did the last time . I have lived in Elgin for 26 yrs and frequented Beef Villa many times . Now I will be going to Mr C's read more