Very Friendly staff and management. To make it even better, the food is always served hot and is…read moredelicious!

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.

The epitome of casino pre-gambling fuel. Greasy, fatty, indulgent. The fries were perfect and the…read morehamburger (we got the western burger and classic fries) were just what we needed. Not to put too much on it, but we did get a hand pay for like 2 grand after we ate there, so we're happy all around!

Ok I haven't had a Fat Burger since the closed the one off Gilbert and the 202. This place was as I…read moreremember! The fat fries were cooked and salted perfectly! The burger was delicious and cooked just right. Not sure why the others closed but if you're in the area stop by!

Ordered ahead, then stopped in and ate inside with the family for a quick lunch…read more Our food came out quick, despite how busy it was. The food was piping hot & tasty. I got the new jalapeño sandwich with the spicy filet to try. I'd give that sandwich a 3/5. My only complaint is that the bun was extremely dry it was buttered with a garlic salt too. Would have been phenomenal if only it wasn't dried out. However; the service was great, the restaurant was clean. Everything else was on point.

Food is always good. Kale crunch salad was delicious. Gentleman who took my order was definitely…read morenot on his A game but, such is life. Tried giving me a chocolate milk when I ordered a regular milk. Not sure when they started charging for water but I got charged and my friend did not... she did order more food than I did so maybe that's why? Place is always clean.

I had been waiting a burger from here. I normally don't go for lunch since it takes me too long. I…read moredon't take a lunch so I only go places close & quick, & take it back to eat at my desk. I always get the double double spread & cheese only. I get a fry, but never expect much from them. I would doubt anyone gies there for the fries. My burger was as good as always. The fries were even better good this time. I just wish it was closer to my work so I could go there more often.

Usually accurate but this time I ordered a double meat no cheese and received a single with…read morecheese...not even close. Didn't find out until back in the office since I went in the drive thru. Line wasn't even backed up..order was correct on the receipt but the execution failed. Maybe employees not happy..hope you can fix the dropping quality. Habit and Portillos burgers are much better.

If you're looking for the best fried chicken in Arizona, Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is in a…read moreleague of its own. I've eaten at about five different Gus's locations across the country, and this one absolutely delivers every single time. Now that they've added catfish to the menu, they've become one of the top spots in the state for true Southern comfort food. The chicken is fried perfectly crispy, seasoned, juicy, and cooked just right. The catfish? Equally impressive. Golden, flavorful, and fried to perfection. What really makes the experience stand out is the service. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel appreciated from the moment we walked in. Great food and phenomenal service are hard to beat, and Gus's consistently gives both. Highly recommended.

We ordered one special (two fried breasts with two sides) and one order of a two piece dark plate…read more We had the beans, coleslaw, okra, and hush puppies. The chicken was amazing. Takes a while because it is cooked to order and it is worth it. The coleslaw, okra and hush puppies were excellent. The beans were very basic. They tasted like canned beans with a hint of spices added. The restaurant was very clean. The staff was mostly friendly, but very interested in each other and their phones. It did take some effort to get noticed by our server. The other servers definitely did not seem interested in checking in with us, so when our server disappeared for a while into the back so did our service. Certainly not a deal breaker, but not a good impression. I look forward to another visit. Hopefully, the service was just a one off.

After attending a concert at Gila Resort Wild Horse Pass, I was looking for a quick, late-night…read moredinner. This Whataburger location is a few minutes away from the casino on the way back to Phoenix. Ambiance (N/A): I used the drive through to place my order. Service (4/5): While service wasn't a big part of the experience, the lady taking my order was friendly. She also asked if I wanted regular or spicy ketchup. My food was ready within a reasonable period of time. All in all, what you hope for when you're ordering fast food. Drinks (4.5/5): I spent four years in grad school in North Carolina so I'm a big fan of sweet tea. Whataburger has freshly brewed sweet tea. And even their medium size is a Texas-sized cup. That makes their beverage options a winner in my book. Food (4/5): I'm from Texas and Texans are big on Whataburger. It's nice that they have several locations in Phoenix. It reminds me of home. Some of my favorite items on the menu include the honey butter chicken biscuit (on the breakfast menu), the honey BBQ chicken strip sandwich, the chicken tenders basket with gravy, and really any of their burgers (pretty solid for fast food). This time around, I went with the avocado burger which is served on Texas toast. It's not everyday you find avocado on the menu at a fast food joint. The burger was above average (I came in with the proper expectations). What I really enjoyed is the fries which were fresh (rather than sitting under a heat lamp like you typically get at a fast food restaurant). With their homemade ketchup, it made for the perfect side. Whataburger by no means has the best burgers in town. Not even close. But if we're talking fast food joints overall, they're top five in my book (I may be a little biased ;)).

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!

They put an oreo on top of my concrete mixer and didn't mind mixing it in and my cheese curds were…read moreput in upside down so I had to dig them all out of the bag. The workers were nice but I don't think the chefs were. The food was also pretty good besides my concrete mixer.

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.

I come here often and they have always had the top notch service. Today I thought they messed up my…read moreshake size and mentioned it to the sweet lady who brought them out. I was wrong and my receipt proved me wrong. I apologized and told them I would just order another if needed. 5 min later she brought out another shake. Amazing food and shakes. Service is the best as well. Thank you Makayla and I didn't catch her name who did the shakes

Don't order the grilled chicken. It was terrible and needed to be returned. Luckily, the manager…read morewas nice and I swapped it out fir a regulat burger and fresh fries. They also gave me a free small sundae. Thanks.

I really liked the lady at the drive thru window. I asked her for ketchup and she was like "and…read morewould you like tartar sauce as well?" I had forgotten i ordered my mom a fish sandwich! She also handed me a receipt and made me feel special when she said, "you have been selected to receive a free meal when you take a survey..." Or something like that. I don't know. I forgot. I lost the receipt.

This location in Tempe is low rated, but I've been MANY times in the last year or so and it's been…read moreabout 80% good experiences. The staff is mostly nice, outside of the guy who is both built like, and kinda sounds like Uncle Ruckus from the Boondocks. I don't like him. He's also mean to his coworkers. Anyway, this location singlehandedly has me liking White Castle, for what it's worth. I only went to Vegas locations before and hated them. But Tempe treats me well. My sliders are always fresh, always tasty and always good. They're a bit slow, but they do their best here and I notice and appreciate it. I really like this location and I wish their rating was higher to reflect my own mostly positive experiences.

I got the #5 munchies bowl. By the 3rd item I'm like, ain't no way all that is going to fit in that…read morebowl... and shes like "and what for your 4th item?" Haha! Slams it all down in that bowl. Bro. Go here. Its an easier to order version of chino bandito

Went for my first time earlier this week. Always spied this place while driving along Chandler…read moreBoulevard for ages, meaning to try it. This, and Ocean Blue (really soon!). I got the two taco, two sides place. I think I got a chicken and a beef taco, onions and cilantro on both, along with sides of spicy lo mein and spicy chicken. Tacos were good, spicy lo mein and spicy chicken sides were good. Interesting takeoff of Chino Bandito from Chandler days of lore. Just three stars - "Average". No problems experienced, just didn't knock my socks off. May return if I'm feeling some craving for tacos and Pei Wei dishes, to be honest.