We were driving by here and decided to pop in for a quick lunch. They have a little bit of everything on the menu, from classics like pancakes, omelettes, and sandwiches- to chilaquiles, etc. Parking is a lot around the building, since it was lunchtime it was a little busy. We were greeted and seated, they brought out some homemade tortilla chips (thicker side, sturdy!) and salsa, which was absolutely delicious. My friend and I decided to get gyros, they were truly delicious, the pita bread grilled nicely, the shaved meat then crispy and caramelized on the flat top, and they ran out of fries so we got home fries- which was also magnificent bc of the onions, seasoning, and butter. I was glad to see they had a cooler with Gatorade zero, so I drank a couple with my meal. Very busy, people coming in for take out and you can tell it's popular with the local groups you would trust when looking at a place to eat- construction workers, hospital employees, random folks. Felt very good about it. Service was great, my regret is not taking a pic of my gyro and home fries because I mowed it down so quickly. Next time I'll go with the chilaquiles! read more

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This is one of my favorite off the beaten path restaurants in Chicago. The food is solid, and the prices are stellar. I would put this in the "Jack of all trades, master of none," category. All the basics (quesadilla, grilled cheese) are good; the standout was the steak sandwich, which was excellent. The gyro was 'just ok', but the portion size was large. I've only gotten take-out here, so I can't speak for anything but the food, but there is parking, and the interior has a cozy vibe. read more

Decent, but simple food choices. I've been here for breakfast a few times. The omlettes are good, pancakes are ok, and the huevos rancheros was just meh. The servers are attentive, and the coffee had a cinnamon flavor. Plenty of parking in front. read more

Food was decent. Service needs work. Young lady was great but never came back for coffee refill. I had to ask for water. She was busy cleaning. Place has potential but also saw owners friends drinking and playing music not for customers. They could have more clientele if they focused on being a diner/restaurant. read more

I've always been curious about this place since I started coming into the area. Some days it looks pretty empty other days it is packed. Today it is one of the former. Coming in here you're greeted by the cashier. David's grill makes good use of the space... accomodating plenty of seating without sacrificing floor space. It is almost exclusively booths aside from the high chairs so prepare to enjoy your food with strangers. They have a wide selection on the menu arranging from traditional Mexican dishes to American cuisine and even Mediterranean food. The Mediterranean steak intrigued me even though the $14.99 price tag hints at the quality. As with every Mexican restaurant they welcome you with chips and salsa. The salsa itself is good, but the homemade chips are horrendous (most likely fried in very old oil.) The steak was ready in about 10 minutes. It comes with fries caramelized onions, garlic bread and a salad. The portions are great so you won't have to worry about leaving hungry at David's grill. There's a lack of an even crust on the steak and you can tell they cooked it as of it were fajita strips (flipping it a bunch of times, probably not searing it, etc.) which is why it is unevenly cooked. The steak isn't evenly seasoned either, with some parts having too much seasoning while others have too little. read more

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I have a secret... I love hole-in-the-wall taco joints. This love started in college when I used to eat at this random spot downtown called GnG's, which was a diner/ taco joint. You could get amazing tacos and French toast. That spot closed over ten years ago, but you know what's still around and kept me satisfied? David's Grill!! I love this place. It's right on the corner of Cermak and Halsted, and the best part is its parking lot. Yes, the food is what you expect from a taco diner, but it is perfect for a quick meal. I have eaten their breakfast as well, and it's pretty competitive with significant restaurants. Also, the prices are fair as well. You can eat like a king for 20 bucks. For this particular meal, I got a simple two-steak taco with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and beans with a side of fries and a coffee, which tasted as I expected and thoroughly enjoyed. I am writing this review because I want to see more spaces like this get their flowers. The fast, reliable sit-down stop was not the prettiest, but I had a lot of love for the execution. If you want something quick and near Halsted and Cermak, David's Grill is a good choice. read more

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Great spot just 5 minutes away from the south loop. An ole school breakfast spot that also has Mexican food served all hours. I am a corned beef hash and eggs guy and I love this spot! Always fresh and hot and great service! Will update when I try the other items on the menu read more

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my boyfriend and i have been here a few times and each time the waitress is kind and attentive. the food is good and the prices are great. the place is a bit outdated though. good place to get some quick eats. don't expect a nice fancy restaurant either lol Their menudo is good and doesn't stink or have a strong taste. read more

David's Grill - Menudo 3 Bacon 3 Sausage 3 Pancakes 3 Eggs Toast - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Suppose to go to next door for breakfast, but no parking space, saw this restaurant with a large parking lot, so might as well give it a try. The place is ok, seating area is decent, the Spanish speaking lady is very nice. Their ham, eggs, omelette, hash browns are surprisingly good, cooked just right, not oily or greasy. Their salsa is good too. Wanted to try their gyros but too bad no more rooms for that. May be next time. read more

This place has great food! Try the gyros really nicely seasoned gyro meat...fries and a can soda...this definitely is a hidden gem in the Pilsen area. The young lady that took my order Ana is very polite and professional. Very fine looking beautiful young lady . I highly recommend this place. read more

I picked up a gyro. It was dry. The flies is good. But the lady, may be the owner, was not polite. She would not look at me when she spoke. No thank you after I thank her. Rude. read more

Pretty good spot to grab a bite in Pilsen.Im on the Chicago River alot.Out here boating and fishing.This place is conveniently located and tgeir food is good.Last time I came here they even had CONCHAS for dessert so I had one with coffee after I maxxed my burrito.THUMBS UP!!! read more

I can't think of any other diner-meets-taqueria I'd rather visit at 5:00AM! Conveniently located just steps from my apartment, it is the perfect fill-me-up-make-me-sleep meal after a long night of work. Whether it be huevos rancheros, french toast, or steak and eggs; you will get hearty portions on the CHEAP! Steak and eggs for $5-something! C'mon! I've been there for lunch and dinner too, and can only say good things. They offer all your standard corner grill type sandwiches, including really tasty burgers that aren't too small. They also have salads, dogs, a few dinners, and a Mexican selection including fajitas. read more

Can't complain about the food, but there has been many Covid violations here. Can't believe OSHA hasn't fined them. Won't be coming here anymore read more

This place is a hidden gem. The food is always delicious, the service superb and the staff super friendly. If you want outstanding food at a great price you must come here. read more

Food so good it should be a sin. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. So flavorful and tastes homemade.

Delicious chili relleno, chips and fresh salsa. The food is fine but the place is just not clean enough. In older structures it may not be as easy to keep things clean but it was just obvious that they weren't putting time or effort into it. Sad. You want to enjoy local businesses. read more

Horrible. I went there regularly for a small amount of time. The food is alright for the price and the location was convienient. Until one day i noticed a unusual amount of ants wondering around freely. I brought the Andes to the attention of the hostess but she brushed it off. I got my cup to get my fountain drink and as the pop came out pf the machine so did ants. So i showed the hostess and she jus gave me a bottled pop. Unclean enviornment to dine. read more

Can I give this place 10 stars?! Seriously bomb food and the service is great. It's a cute little place and they serve breakfast food all day which I absolutely love. We've been looking for a go to place close to our living quarters and I am excited to say we have found it. read more

Awesome , big omellete breakfast for a good price. The nice waitresses kept the coffee coming, and I didn't need to ask for anything else. My girl got huevos rancheros, and she loved it. She is Mexican and picky w her Mexican food, and she gave it a thumbs up . Not sure what the other weird, bad reviews were expecting for a corner diner.... 4 star hotel food , idk. We have a new breakfast spot, and we're excited.. Update , The waitress took about a loooooong time to bring us our check This def brought it down a star, but I'll go with 4 stars for sure . read more

Let's forget about the food for a second and how clean the interior should be.. This is a corner diner after all, so can't expect much. I want to talk to you "David's Grill" about your coffee. Coffee is the simplest thing that anyone can make. Is it so hard to get a new coffee machine that won't have that after taste of old burnt coffee taste. Coffee should not stand there for days until it's completely gone. It should be replaced with time, so the coffee is fresh instead of tasting like it was last weeks coffee. I ate here a billion of times. (Wish I did not) I am not even going to discuss the food, but the coffee is consistently bad every single time. I wish that the owner would invest into a new coffee machine and throw that 1980's burnt coffee machine out. Why do I keep going back? Well.. Ask a crackhead why he/she goes back to the dealer even though they know the stash is half assed. When you have an addiction and it's the only place around, you take whatever you can when you need it no matter how bad it is. read more

I live a block away from this Mexican-American joint, and I find myself going there at least once a week. It's great for breakfast lunch and dinner. They have excellent daily specials with large portions for cheap. Sandwich, fries and a drink for under $6. The tacos are dope and they pile more toppings on their super nachos than you can shake a stick at (under $6). I'm giving this place four stars because one time I received gristly meat on my tacos. But overall this place is the tops read more

I like the 3 meat omelette very much, and the fries is good too. Good for breakfast. But the coffee is really bad. Even I order every time. read more

David's Grill - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice place next to my current job, where I habitually get a gyro sandwich for $4.40 after taxes, or two... Haven't tried anything else, but might once the gyros convenience and satiety wear off. read more

Go here soooo much I work across the streeet and everyone in our building just walks over and eats. We're all hairstylist. Business owners and more so we never have much time before we have to get back. The food is always fresh and ready to go when we call it in 5 minutes prior! Friendly people len2 women work the register. And the guys cook! They are wonderful people!!! read more

I'm a gyro fanatic, so I'm always willing to try places that have them. Finally decided to give them a try with my mother. Well the inside is definitely a Mexican-American restaurant, with a combination of menu items from both ethnic food groups. This all came to a surprise from me since there was no indication there would be anything but American food. And this is where I think it falls short. My gyro was a whole bunch of alright. Little sauce, little veggies, even the meat tasted average. My mom got a club sandwich and she said it was decent. Maybe it was a bad day, or maybe all their "American" dishes are average. But based on this experience, cant say I'll return to try their Mexican food. read more

I've always passed by this place many times but never have gone in. Beyond surprised with the service. Waitress was very sweet, service was fast and food was great. read more

Terrible! After placing my order I noticed the waitress grabbing chips with her hand to place in a basket with salsa. The place did not look or smell clean. The workers were rude and not clean looking either. I should have kept going and found a better place to have a meal. The food was terrible! I ordered 2 tacos, fry, soda and the best thing was the soda! No flavor or spice to be a Mexican eatery. I am praying I don't get food poisoning! Is there anything worse than 1 star? read more

i will highly recommend this places. the food tastes really good and the staff are very friendly. i go every 2 weeks with my husband and we love it. specially the T-bone steak. read more

I love David's and I can't say it enough. I work a few blocks away and make the walk over there for lunch at least twice a week. First of all, the food is so cheap. Most items are right around $5. Second of all, the food is delicious. The service is usually pretty quick and always very friendly. They know me now as a regular and know my "usuals". I'm partial to the rib eye steak sandwiches, burritos and chicken sandwiches. So good!! read more

Whipped in here Sunday on a hunch. I was right. we were on the way to Maxwell St. Market and were looking for a fast but, good bite for breakfast. Fantastic food, friendly and prompt wait staff. Don't let appearances scare you off. This place is a hidden gem. My wife had the Denver omelet, my daughter the French toast and I had the pancake 333. Best pancakes ever. (cake mix in the batter???). this one's going in our file for a must see each time we go to Chicago. read more