STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND READ THIS--Portillo's at 7200 W Ray Rd in Chandler Has Just Redefined…read more"Heaven on a Plate" with the BIG BEEF DIPPED and That CHEESE SAUCE... OMG! I've had Italian Beef before. I've loved Italian Beef before. But nothing--NOTHING--prepared me for the transcendent, jaw-dropping, flavor-explosion experience that is ordering the Big Beef DIPPED at this Chandler location. If you haven't done it yet, you haven't lived. And if you've had it elsewhere but haven't had it here with their cheese sauce... well, buckle up, because you're about to discover your new favorite thing on the entire planet. From the second you walk into Portillo's on Ray Road, you can smell the magic--crisp sport peppers, rich au jus, and that unmistakable aroma of slow-roasted beef that makes your stomach growl instantly. But the real moment of truth comes when you look that server in the eye and say: "I'll take the Big Beef, DIPPED, LOADED with cheese sauce. And I mean loaded." Watch their face light up--they know. They understand. This is not just a sandwich; it's a ritual, and this location performs it with reverence. Then it arrives. Oh. My. Goodness. The bread is drenched--and I mean perfectly, gloriously drenched--in that deep, savory au jus, so every inch is saturated with rich, beefy flavor. It's not soggy; it's luscious. It's a sponge for joy. And then... the cheese sauce. Sweet, spicy, velvety, liquid gold--it's like someone took pepper jack, dreams, and a touch of heaven and whipped it into a creamy, molten ribbon that cascades over every millimeter of that dipped bread and tender, shreddy beef. The first bite is not just a meal--it's a religious experience. The crunch of the giardiniera, the pop of a sport pepper, the warm, juicy beef, the cheese sauce pulling in golden strands... it's an OMG moment so intense you might actually forget your own name for a second. You'll hear yourself making sounds you didn't know you could make. You might cry a little (happy tears). You might order a second one before you've even finished the first. And here's the thing--the Chandler location executes this with flawless, almost artistic precision. The line moves fast, the staff is smiling, and they don't skimp. They don't hold back on the beef, they don't drizzle the cheese sauce like it's an afterthought--they PILE IT ON with pride. You can tell this team lives for these moments. They're not just serving food; they're delivering pure, unadulterated happiness. Even the atmosphere feels electric--like everyone in the room knows they're about to have their day made. You'll see strangers nodding at each other in mutual respect over their sandwiches. You'll hear "OMG!" echoed across the dining room (seriously). And when you finish that Big Beef Dipped--cheese sauce glistening on every corner, not a drop of au jus left--you'll sit back with a food coma smile so wide it hurts, already plotting your next visit. Bottom line: If you are within 50 miles of 7200 W Ray Rd, you have no excuse. Go. Right now. Order the Big Beef DIPPED with EXTRA cheese sauce. Thank me later. And maybe bring a napkin--because that cheese sauce is so good, you're going to want to lick every last drop off your fingers. Five stars? Try FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS PLUS A STANDING OVATION! This is the best sandwich I've ever had in my life, and I'm pretty sure it's illegal to be this good.

Decided to do a quick easy dinner the evening before our road trip so ventured over to our favorite…read morePortillo's. I always go with the beef dipped and this time I also got a container of the au jus to dip...such a great sandwich! Wife decided to try the burger based on others who report that they make an exceptional burger and we discovered a fantastic burger! Grilled to perfection and topped with lettuce, tomato and mayo and she asked for a side of pickles. Over all a good dinner!

Espo's in Chandler is one of those local gems that keeps us coming back. On our most recent visit,…read morewe ordered the Pueblo Alto Burrito with added guacamole--a carne asada California-style burrito--and it was absolutely fantastic. My wife can be pretty particular when it comes to carne asada, so she was a little hesitant when I suggested we share it. After a few bites, she couldn't get enough! The carne asada was flavorful, tender, and clearly high quality, and the burrito itself was packed with great ingredients and balanced flavors. The added guacamole was the perfect finishing touch. As much as we loved the burrito, Espo's has become a go-to spot for our family because of their Taco Tuesday special. Their 10-taco plate for around $12 is an incredible value, especially for families. We love that you can mix and match between carne asada, carnitas, ground beef, chicken, and shredded beef, making it easy to get something everyone will enjoy. The restaurant also has that fun, authentic hole-in-the-wall feel while still being a well-established local favorite. It's the kind of place that locals know and love for good reason. If you've never tried Espo's, I highly recommend giving it a shot. Great food, great value, and a true Chandler staple.

This is a family business that I've been going since the 80! Always authentic and delicious Mexican…read morefood. That's when Chandler Blvd was still two lane road and called Williams Field road. We enjoy Espos for Tacos Tuesdays. We arrived a little before 7pm and waited for about 5 minutes to order. They called our number about 5 minutes later. Pretty efficient service as there was constant traffic. They offer 10 street tacos for $12.50 with choice of ground beef, chicken, shredded beef, carnitas or carne asada on Tuesday's. We ordered 10 carne asada tacos to share. They offer a nice self serve topping bar that includes a generous selection, three sauces, pickled red onions, cabbage, lettuce, limes. Freshly made corn tortillas give the tacos a home made flavor. Although the tacos are small, sharing 10 provided a satisfying meal for us. They have table inside and on the patio. We opted for the patio as it was nice weather. Mexican music played in the background was pleasant and set a relaxing mood on the patio. Highly recommended!

Have you ever seen a bunny that's chowing down on some greens and gotten food envy?…read more Yeah, me neither but here we are with another Salad and Go review. I love this place. Drive-thru salad? Yes please! My favorite here is the Buffalo Chicken Salad (Carrots, Celery, Banana Peppers, Tomatoes, Croutons, Romaine, Buffalo Chicken paired with a Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing - 320 calories). The Buffalo Chicken Salad used to be a seasonal item but they have since added it permanently to their menu which makes me happy. I keep a container of blue cheese at home to crumble more in when I'm being indulgent. Aw yis! Come here when you need to hit the drive-thru line but want to eat healthy. You'll never regret eating a salad here.

DON'T order the breakfast quesadillas!! Ican honestly tell you there was 2 small pieces of egg and…read morewaaaaaaay too much bacon in it! Save your money and go somewhere that when you order an EGG, bacon and cheese quesadilla you actually get egg in it!!

When it's like 108° outside, you need a cold beverage and a drive thru comes in clutch to avoid…read moreleaving the air conditioned car. I think at 4pm, a lot had the same idea. There were 4 cars ahead of me with one being stationary at the window for over 5 minutes. Usually this chain is pretty quick, and it took over 20 minutes to get my Dr. Pepper. It hit the spot, but was a little shocked it took 3-5 minutes per vehicle. They even pulled forward after a while, and wish they had from the beginning. I'll stick to other locations in the future.

Every 4 or 5 years I have tried this location again, and every time I say I will not be back. Their…read morebeef tastes more like filler than ground beef, and my green chili burger only had green chili on less than half of the burger. Their skinny little fries were almost all crumb sized, and they were cold when I got home just over a mile away from the restaurant. NEVER AGAIN!

Okay, I'll admit it. I used to be a little judgy about Culver's. I had never been, and the idea of…read morea "butter burger" honestly freaked me out a little. But recently we met there just for dessert, and I have to say... I was wrong. The frozen custard was so good. Super creamy, rich, and somehow still really affordable. I loved all the mix-in options and the portion sizes were generous without feeling ridiculous. Plus the service was quick, which is always a win when you're just popping in for a sweet treat. I still haven't tackled the butter burger situation yet, but if the custard is any indication, I may have been underestimating Culver's all along. When I'm wrong, I say I'm wrong.

Had a great experience tonight at Culver's! My husband and I went tonight for the first time and it…read morewas so good. I got the Culver's Deluxe with the pretzel bites and he got the mushroom Swiss burger with jalapeño curds. Everything was so yummy and felt so high quality for a fast food place!! We also got malts/shakes, which were delicious too. Shelby at the front was so sweet and helpful! She made sure to get our order in right and it came out very quickly.

5.16.26 - was craving an In&Out burger all week and finally went and got one. I go maybe 1-3 times…read morea month to this same location. The drive thru line here is always long. Everyone that I have encountered at this location has been friendly. The burgers are decent. After seeing some reel on IG last year, I started ordering them a bit different and it made a huge change. I will never go back to ordering just a cheeseburger. Order this: #2 meal or just a cheeseburger if you don't want the meal +mustard fried +whole grilled onions + whole raw onions +side of chilis - squeeze onto the burger Im not sure why they always ask if you still want pickles when you get it mustard grilled. This time, I tried it without the pickles and I think I prefer it with the pickles. Price has gone up a little but isn't bad compared to other places. I think it was around $10 for a meal. They really need to change up the fries. Burger craving was satisfied though

What's NOT to love about In-N-Out? This place is always clean, the employees are always happy &…read moreenjoying interactions with customers, the service is spot on, & the food is so delicious! This restaurant stays busy for all of these reasons & more plus very accommodating to the customers' needs & wants. Stopped in after a day of shopping just to have a refreshing chocolate milkshake & left with a smile. Thank you In-N-Out for always being the very best!

GREAT prices, could use a tad more seasoning like salt and pepper. They offer sauces for an extra…read morecharge so I'll just have to keep some salt and pepper packets in the car. Great value. Service is quick. Wish they had more locations central as they are all far east valley closest to me. Clean good eating at a great price!

Disgusting front door as you enter. The lower half was covered in a white dried liquid, and dried…read moreshiny grease. Who allows this? First impressions mean everything. Tried to overlook this, and all the dirty tables and gross drink station. Ordered a hot lobster roll. Mostly shreds of lobster. No nice pieces (none bigger than a m&m in size). But the worse part is how dry and rubbery the tiny shreds were. Nasty! This place seems more concerned with opening new locations and adding a bazillion more menu items, than they are about a solid guest experience or tasty food. They've lost their way and don't care. Time to take a step back and look at the mess (literally) that your brand has become.

11.26.25 - my cousin told me this place is pretty good so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the…read moreCalifornia style double combo w/ fries and a root beer float. In my opinion, it was just okayyyy. The burger lacked flavor. I'm not a big fan of thin fries. Wish I ordered tots instead. I liked the ranch sauce more than the jalapeño fry sauce. I went back again a few weeks later to give it a second chance and to try a different burger thinking maybe it would be better. I chose the prime rib steakburger and also got a free single steakburger for being new to the app. Both burgers were just okay to me. Still not enough flavor. My cousin said the onion rings are good here so I ordered that this time. They were meh. Got the strawberry dreamcake shake and that was good! I ordered to take home both time and service was great both times. They're nice and helpful. The place was pretty dead though. Only 1-2 tables were occupied on both occasions. I probably won't be going back again

Clean store. Friendly staff. Food is warm, fresh and savory. I ordered steak burger; beef is really…read morejuicy, with crispy edges! They also recognize veterans. Highly recommend.