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    4.3 (91 reviews)
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    Quesabirria Burger, Gangster Fries
    Vivian L.

    Ordered to-go online from this place and it was so good. Food was made pretty quick. The staff were super nice when I came to pick up. Food itself is delicious. I love the variety of foods thats available to order. I'm just sad that the southwest salad wasn't in the Chicago menu but it's in the Arizona one (that I accidentally looked at first.)

    Mark H.

    Smaller place in a small plaza. Met the owner and he is a very friendly and helpful person. Place is smaller with a few tables if you wanted to dine in. Think they focus mainly on take out but the dine experience was pretty quiet and good for a quick bite. I ordered the gangster burger which I had to try from all the videos I've seen online and I must say it definitely lives upto the hype. Really juicy and cooked perfectly with just the right flavor. Food is cooked fresh. I will definitely be back to try some other items soon! 10/10

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    John B.

    What magic is this?! That was my first thought when I took a bite of the Juicy Lucy burger. Between the tears as I took each bite, I could taste every component of the burger, the well seasoned, caramelized meat, the cheese oozing out of the middle of the burger, the grilled brioche bun. This was absolute perfection made by a gifted chef. The chef and owner told me how he started out of a food truck and two years ago moved into the hidden, unobtrusive spot is now inhabits. The ambience is bare bones. Metal tables with metal chairs and having a rough time keeping it warm. But it isn't about the ambience. This place is gangster in that way. They just make a tear-jerking burger and perfectly cooked crinkle cut fries. It currently holds my top spot for North Shore burgers. Follow up: I brought home the same burger on a gluten-free bun for my wife. She said it was a "religious experience" and that this will be her obsession for the next few weeks.

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    Jennie M.

    Once again they are a part of Ravinia's Food Truck Night. This time went with some bacon & cheddar on my burger & yum! The fries were perfect!

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    A P.

    I bought burgers and Carne Asada fries, 2 drinks all set me back $40, food is excellent, i don't know how they get the perfect crisp on the fries on the outside and soft on the inside, its magic. If you want good food, its worth the price. You get what you pay for. I can't come here often but do on special occasions.

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    Great Burger!! i had a craving for a perfect burger and this hit the spot! Fries are good too!!!

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    Weird place inside, seems people come just for take out. Expensive for bad portions and mediocre food.

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    Great burgers. Simple menu and easy indoor location for the cooler weather. Casher offered some good suggestions on what menu item to enjoy.

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    Did this just moved to Waukegan Road in Glenview? Also is it open yet?

    Yes it is we will be open October 5 there will be 4 concepts in the kitchen

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