I finally got around to trying this place. I came here about quarter to noon on a Thursday…read more Initially, it was not busy at all. For some reason after I got my food, it became extremely busy, like people were waiting for tables to eat at. They have a bathroom or two, you have to go through the back of the kitchen. The parking lot when it's not super busy is spacious. I think they have about 9 tables, give or take. I ordered the Italian beef (dipped, hot peppers on the side, sweet peppers on top, and mozzarella cheese) and the original famous hot dog. I got a large Pepsi but it was jumbo size compared to most places. The Italian beef was very juicy. The giardiniera is mildly hot, not as hot as what people say. I liked that they gave me a ton of cheese and the sweet peppers were large. This is the real gem not the hot dog in my book. The original hot dog had a nice bite to it but it wasn't amazing. The fries were hand cut and crunchy. They give you a moderate amount of fries. Service was very friendly and fast. 4.4 on Google is more accurate to the experience than the 3.5 on Yelp.

It has been a long time since I have been to the Original Nana's. It is a delicious food joint but…read moresadly, I live almost an hour away. However, as luck would have it, I was running errands so returning to The Original Nana's had to be added to my list. The location is very easy to find. I actually missed the turn into the location but I had to do a quick U-turn. I arrived shortly after they opened but parking was no issue. They also have a drive thru if that is a better option for you. I entered the building and I am glad to see nothing big has changed since I attended almost 10 years ago. I ordered the combo of two hot dogs and a drink. This location does serve the depression hot dog, and not your traditional hot dog. However, I am sure they can build one for you with the optional toppings. Here.. their "Everything on it" is only onions, mustard and relish...and a fist or two full of fries which is all wrapped up. The fries tasted as good as I remember. They do allow ketchup and there were a few bottles around the place to get some. The hot dogs were also as delicious as I remember. It still has the amazing snap and I am glad to see nothing has changed. I wish I lived closed to this location as I would attend more often, but I am happy to see this place has changed nothing since the last 10 years.

Great food great price nice staff Anything else ?…read more I dont think so perfect local joint

Small staff, always pleasant and friendly…read more It's a proper local joint, but still relatively clean and orderly. Lots of locals come in; families, friendly folk, workers, and couples bringing their kids regularly. And a place I come back to regularly. I've had the double cheeseburgers... spectacular. The tacos are excellent too, especially with a little onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Of course, you can't go wrong with a Chicago-style hot dog, always great. The gyros are savory, flavorful and plenty. They really hit the spot. There's so much meat that I sometimes pop over to ALDI afterward just to grab a flatbread and make a second gyro from the leftovers. And I always ask for extra tzatziki sauce to dip my fries in. All in all, a great local spot. They're always adding new items to the menu. They now have handmade tamales made in-house, great masa wrapped in a proper corn husk.

The last 2 times i ordered pick up, A mature woman (over 30?) Was kind, professional and and…read moreperfectly friendly. This was refreshing. Since our first visits, which were ONLY to pickup some corndogs, we have ventured further into their menu items. THIS is SIGNIFICANTLY better than just a good "hot dog joint!" The menu items SEEM routine but the thought that has gone into these menu items completely won us over. When you order JUST GET IT AS DESCRIBED, because it certainly appears that great thought went into the selections. i am not posting pictures as there is no need. Everything looks the same as it does on the menu.

We were regulars under the old ownership- so todays visit was the first time we were trying with…read morethe new ownership. As always, when a restaurant you once loved gets new owners, you never know what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The food tasted almost exactly like how I remembered. We got two cheese dogs, one with just cheese and ketchup and one with cheese, ketchup, mustard relish and tomato. We also got cheese fries and onion rings (onion rings not pictured). The portions are nice and a small order for the onion rings and cheese fry were the perfect size for my mom and I to split. The cheese sauce is not just an artificial nacho cheese and was the perfect compliment. The onion ring batter was not greasy and had the perfect crunch. The inside was clean and updated. This is the standard "hole in the wall" set up that is perfect for locals. It's not crowded with tables, since there are about 6 true booths and then higher tops along the back wall. I could imagine it may be difficult to find seating on a Friday or Saturday night when it's busier, so be prepared. The pricing is a little different than it used to be, but everything in the world is now more expensive so can't complain! That being said- the pricing isn't ridiculous, it was $26 for all our food and drinks. I'd say this is very doable considering the area we live in isn't super cheap. The service was quick considering the food is made to order and not just sitting out. We waited about 10 minutes for our food and that was with 3 orders in front of us. My only recommendations would be: 1. I wish when I checked out they would have told me the bun for the cheese dog is plain and not poppy seed. My mom ordered a Chicago style dog with cheese sauce so hers was poppyseed, whereas mine was just plain. The food was still tasty though so I'm not upset! 2. I wish the cheese sauce cup was just slightly larger but there was still a decent amount 3. I was a little confused upon arrival because the menu wraps around the front of the cashier- not a big deal, I just lacked awareness :) Overall, my food was great, the quality was there, I walked out full and satisfied and had a great experience! I will definitely be going back, which I'm glad about because this was once a family favorite and I'm happy to keep it that way!

Really cool place that is dog friendly! Although we didn't have our pup with us, I know he would…read morehave loved it! We came here on a Monday night (also Presidents' Day) so we were the only ones in there. I got a burger with sweet potato fries which was good but nothing to boast about. My husband got their chili cheese dog (also nothing to boast about) and their Chicago hot dog. He said the Chi dog was the best chi dog he's ever tasted and that the celery salt on the bun was a nice touch. The kids share some chicken nuggets and fries. They had games inside (connect four, giant jenga, etc.) and swings which makes it really fun. They also serve the food in dog bowls to which my daughter was really confused about lol.

When you first walk in you see a beautiful painted wall mural of dogs playing in a park. The…read morerestaurant was very clean. They have wooden floors, comfortable booths, and nice wooden tables with patio type chairs to give you that outside dining experience but actually being indoors. There is a Ms. PacMan / Galaga game and a toy locker claw machine. Some yard games: Huge Jenga and two connect 4. There is a outdoor single swing anchored to the ceiling and two TV's on the wall. The food was served in dog bowls lined with paper. It was hard to eat the sandwiches because the bread was cut all the way through. I would have loved for them to cut the sandwich in half. It was a little awkward to eat. The Philly Steak sandwich was good but was not very full, it could have used more meat. The Pulled Pork Sandwich was good but would have been better with a little more meat. The Hot Motz were great - 8 for $7.99 which is a great price! I wanted to try the Poppin Pierogi but they did not have any... hopefully next time. I recommend giving this place a try. Especially if you have a dog and kids and are traveling or passing through the area during meal time! There was a beautiful sweet golden retriever chilling out in the fake grass (people watching - so cute) We will be back again and will most likely order burgers. #kidfriendly #dogfriendly

Note to self: stick to the hot dogs next time. I had a massive craving for a Philly cheesesteak,…read moreand Mr. C's was the closest spot. Big mistake. The sandwich was totally bland--no seasoning, no flavor, just nothing. I really should've driven the extra miles to Jersey Mike's to get my fix. Lesson learned!

We had a large group order for lunch and they were so sweet and accommodating! It didn't take too…read morelong either. When we got back to the office, the food was on point! We all enjoyed what we ordered...I had the Greek salad with gyro meat (so so good - perfect balance of greens, veggies, and meat) , French fries w/cheese dip (so so good...like fried perfectly and crispy on the outside...I barely ate my cheese dip). Whenever I'm in the area, I'll return! And I loved all the Chicago sports memorabilia!

Returned 7/3/2026 Ordered an Italian sausage with hot peppers. Always delicious. They have a new…read moreordering system where you order on a screen to avoid a line.

The Streamwood Portillo's is one of those places that used to feel a lot better when I was younger,…read morebut lately it just hasn't been the same. The food is still decent--it gets the job done and satisfies the craving--but it's definitely downgraded compared to how it used to be. It doesn't have that same quality or consistency that made it stand out before. What really brings the experience down is the staff. There's a noticeable lack of effort and care, like employees are just going through the motions. The service feels rushed and unwelcoming, and it doesn't leave a good impression. On top of that, the register service lady was especially rude, which made things even worse. It's disappointing because Portillo's used to feel like a place that took pride in both food and service. Overall, the food is alright, but the decline in quality and poor customer service make this location hard to enjoy like it used to be

Looked for something local while visiting a menu. The beef called me. I had the Cheesy Beef on…read moregarlic bread with hot peppers - forgot to ask for it to be dipped but didn't need it....the beef was tender, the cheese and garlic bread were complimentary to it and the peppers were probably the hottest I had on beef but I love spicy food so it was perfect for me. I absolutely loved the fresh cut fries! The staff were working hard. It was pretty busy in the drive thru and inside when I arrived. The restaurant was well kept - clean rest rooms as well. The inside vibe reminded me of Five Guys a bit, but this place had more swag :) I definitely will go back if I'm in the area.

First timer. Disappointed. I wish they stated the size of their Beef sandwich…read more Mini is Mini. Snack size 4" , 5 at best for $7. Portillos is bigger and better. Fresh cut fries- delicious. Shakes are good. Beef Shack Beef sandwich is same size as Portillos regular/small. Beef Shack's mini isn't half of the fullsize beef sandwich. Basically, you're comparing a Suburban to an Explore, for the same price.

Beef Villa, the king of Elgin beef…read more 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.

8-30-2026: DO NOT get food from Larkin store. the fries were cold, the burger was burned, the…read morestaff was rude especially the cash register person, a girl was wearing daisy dukes with her ass hanging out, and she was at the fryer and the " slaw" was warm. the managers of this place need fired. I am reporting this place to the health department and letting beef villa know that they need to close this store and have professionals take over before someone gets sick from the food and sues the shit out of them.

Stopped in NYE to pick up some mochinut. The staff were friendly, and while I hated that they were…read moreopen until 11 for them, I appreciated that I could stop in (since a closer location closed at 3). I got the Blue Taki, Crispy Ramen, Potato, and Original Korean Hot Dogs - I prefer the half/half over full cheese or full hot dog. Also picked up some mochinut, they're so good, and absolutely worth the price, also, the boxes are cute! I appreciated the nice tables and the bright white/fun environment, but I took mine to go. Definitely worth a stop!

All Mochinut locations are very similar. Every time I got they always have different flavors and…read morethat's what makes it exciting. At this location, they have a great variety. They were stocked up when I came around 5pm. I've been to another location where I had to come back 30 minutes for them to restock. Mochinut is a great chain and I will always be coming to get their mochi donuts. They're pretty expensive, but so good. I always buy them as gifts or whenever I go to a guests house and I want to bring something.

My kid wanted a chili dog, so while looking up places we found Palooza which had also been on my…read morewife's radar. It was completely dead inside, but it was a Wednesday and kind of late. I was hoping to get a gyro burger based on some of the past photos and reviews, but I guess the menu has been pared down. That's when the red flags started showing themselves - They were out of chili. Sorry kiddo, regular hot dogs then - No gyro cone on the spit - Empty drink fridge apart from some juices, bottled water, and Pepsi - When I asked for a cup of water, the lone employee just pointed to the bottled waters - There was one plastic fork left - like, it's dead inside, you couldn't bother to refill it? Despite missing the gyro burger and the gyro cone, I ordered the gyro sandwich anyway, and we also got a chicken shawarma wrap, a hot dog with everything, and a hot dog with just ketchup. I don't know what "everything" means to Palooza, but it doesn't add up to a Chicago dog. No sport pepper? No celery salt? One sad tomato slice? It was an insult to the institution. Feels like they skimp on the fries too. The gyro also felt small compared to what you would get at any other place selling them. The chicken shawarma wrap just didn't taste fresh and was drowning in some kind of sauce. As we left, I asked my wife the question I always ask her when we try a new place. And no, we won't be back. It's barely passable, but you'll find better versions of their food all over the burbs.

Ambience- kind of dirty - none of the tables had been wiped off- and there was no food or drink in…read morethe front display- I know it's a small business and I'd like it to succeed- but I wanted a shawarma and none was available. The only person working pointed me to his special- 2 hot dogs and fries for 8.99. I bit! The dogs were split, the buns were toasted, and the fries were spot on. I'd like to see them succeed- but the items on the menu just need to be available you know?