Enjoyed the falafel on an awesome fresh pita. We had a delightful interaction with the person…read moretaking our order. Nice, clean ambiance.

LESS FOR MORE This…read moreHalal chicken spot charges an awful lot for their food. The Port of Peri Peri has a storefront next to a Dunkin on Weber Rd in Bolingbrook, about half a mile north of I-55.  We tried them once before (in 2020) hoping for a better experience five years later, unfortunately that wasn't the case. My biggest hangup is that everything is just too expensive.  A ¼ chicken is $10 and comes with no sides, which are $4.50 each.  Compare this to Nando's where the same ¼ chicken is $7.75 and sides are just $3. The chicken & rice bowl ($18) was my wife's pick and she enjoyed it, however I don't think it was a good value.  Twenty bucks for what amounts to 4 chicken tenders over rice?  C'mon. I will say that their stuff is legitimately SPICY.  Even the 'mild' has plenty of punch, nevermind the 'hot' which sent me into a coughing fit.  Definitely steer towards the lower end of their heat scale. Their pop machine was out-of-order (and it appeared to have been for some time).  Dining room chairs weren't the comfiest, and the random chandelier - although elegant - doesn't in with fit the ambiance. Employees were nice. I used a coupon mailer for $5 off, which made the eyebrow-raising cost a bit more tolerable.  Without one, I probably wouldn't return. * TL;DR * I'm not a fan of overpaying, be it clothes, cars, or chicken(s). An a la carte sandwich here is a whopping $14!  (only $9 at Nando's) Also of note, these Peri fries don't come with a special mayo or anything for dipping.  Perhaps corn is a better choice? The best thing I can say about Port of Peri Peri is that they don't play around with spices.  When they say something is hot, they mean it.  Other than that, not too many redeeming qualities here.

The place is a bit dark in the sense it can probably get pretty wild here some night. They have…read moreseating indoors, outdoors, and at the bar. We had beers and a $20 boil (special). I don't know who is cooking Cajun, but wow! They are doing it right. Perfect blend of tastiness and spice. I ate way more than I should have, but it was so good. The service was prompt, we had no issues to mention. A good stop off for us on our way back home. Cheers!

It is in a really nice downtown area. It seems like a New Orleans themed restaurant and bar that…read moreis typically a lot of fun. Lots of authentic cajun options on their menu. The portions are very generous. The turtle soup was very good but a little skimpy on the turtle. We got the oysters lola and they were also quite good. The alligator fricasse was very generous in portion including the portion of alligator meat. We had a large party of nine people, but we weren't told we couldn't divide the check nor was there a sign posted indicating that we couldn't do this. Automatic gratuity was added which was what we did expect for a large party, but not being able to divide the check was a huge pain in the ass. The size of the cup of soup was pretty nice overall, just needed more turtle.

Definitely a great experience. Great value with the combo meals. My first experience was their…read moreItalian beef. Not a huge sandwich but certainly filled me up. Good beefy flavor and a tender chew. Comes with fries and a drink for $11. Added giardiniera and a cup of cheese for the fries for under $14 out the door. Super friendly staff and they bring your food to your table. Fries were generic but cooked perfectly. Everything was piping hot and dining room was clean. They walked me out a sample of their gyro and their freshly made tzatziki sauce, I'll definitely come back from that.

Solid pepper and egg. Good crinkle fries. Quick friendly service…read more It's a gyro place. You know what you're in for.

Baybeeeee, We were visiting Joliet for one of my good platonic male friend's wedding. A old college…read morebuddy visited this place w/ his wife early and posted about it on the wedding fb page. We quickly went to support this business & they didn't disappoint. The service was good, the owner and cooks were nice, & the food was excellent. There's FREE parking right next door. Its small but worth the wait. We sat down and ate along with taking orders back to the hotel for later (winded up sharing some w/ ppl). I HIGHLY recommend this place.

I thought I had me a new spot! Nope... The service was a 4. The chicken Wings were a 5. The oxtails…read morewere a 1. Smh! The fried foods which are hopefully prepared to order, were fresh, hot, and tasty. The oxtails were old, hard, and cold. I can't believe they sold me those things! Disappointed is an understatement! I didnt eat the cold sides either. I would return for items I believe that are cooked to order. Stay away from things earlier prepped/prepared.

Takeout food these days can be expensive, especially trying to feed a family of 4. But at least…read morewith The Patio, I spent $80 for dinner and was stuffed with enough to have leftovers the next day. Recently I ordered a ribs & pulled pork combo with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. All was very good. I also ate some of my son's burger and enjoyed that too. I like that they have a rewards program for free food. This wasn't a spot I used to frequent often, but I want to add it to the rotation. I haven't been inside the restaurant in a long time, but I like that they have a drive thru for pickup.

The food is delicious. Everything there is great and a wide variety at a reasonable price. I…read moreespecially like their chicken kabobs. The ambiance and service is also a much more comfortable experience. I recommend everyone to try this restaurant. Everyone in your family will love it. I give it a 5 star rating. I give it a 5 star rating

6:45pm on a Wednesday and I dont feel like cooking, but i want a home cooked meal. I learn there is…read morea Puerto Rican resturant at the mall. Whaaat! So you know i had to try it out. As a Puerto Rican woman who has eaten Puerto Rican food my entire life--and has tried it everywhere from PR to New York, Florida, and Chicago--I can honestly say this place is legit. Now listen, mi gente... don't compare your family's rice to a restaurant's rice. It's good, but nothing will ever taste like abuela's, okay? The menu is simple right now because they're testing the waters. Please support them! There are so few Puerto Rican restaurants in the suburbs, and we need to help keep them around. They even have dancing at night, and the ambiance is beautiful. So go eat, enjoy, and be patient--the food is fresh and made with care.

Unfortunately, this was not an enjoyable dining experience, and I will not be returning…read more The atmosphere was unusually quiet and lacked any energy. The service was disappointing--rather than offering recommendations or helping guide us through the menu, the staff repeatedly asked what they could remove from the table, which made us feel rushed throughout the meal. The food was the biggest letdown. Everything I tried was bland, underseasoned, and lacked flavor. I ordered a pastillo that contained pink ground beef, which was especially concerning and left a poor impression. The only item I somewhat enjoyed was the Pink Flamingo Margarita ($14). It was decent, but not memorable enough to justify a return visit on its own. Overall, between the rushed service, underwhelming food, and disappointing experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant. 1 star because I can not give it anything less.

Terrible waste of 20 dollars on a gyro plate. Comes with side of Greek salad. Lettuce completely…read morewilted and brown, disgusting and inedible m. Also, only came with this amount of onions and NO tomatoes, I had to cut my own tomatoes at home. I would not come here again, Smileys is way better quality. UPDATE***** Owner contacted me right away and offered a in store credit. Also addressed whose staff that the salad does not go in the plate, should have gone in separate container. Which may of contributed to the lettuce being wilted. I will be updating on Monday, once I give them another try on their food.

Always friendly!! Always fast but not too fast! Great tasting food! I'm partial to the pizza puff…read morekids meal!! For $8..... I'll take it!!

This was my 2nd time at Cocina 53. I came 48 hrs before today & couldn't wait to come back!! The…read morefood was super authentic, flavorful & not salty at all. The table salsas are thick, mildly spicy & super good. The table chips were thin, fresh and crunchy. The cantarito was dressed great & tasted even better. The enchiladas de queso were well prepared l, not at all greasy & awesome! The queso fundido con chorizo was very good. The first time I've had it with queso Oaxaca. Although I personally am used to chihuahua cheese it was a nice twist to the appetizer. The ambiance is comfortable & the tables are far apart enough to enjoy the company of friends/family. The decor is also in good taste. This place (building) was originally Lalo's back in the day then Bucho's, Perla Negra y now Cocina 53. Out of all other owners this is by far the best! Yes...Lalo's was good in its time but Cocina 53 has a unique flare. On both visits I had Cristina as a server. She is friendly, kind, attentive, fast & you can tell she is naturally a hospitable person. It's hard to come by those key qualities especially in today's service era. Ask for Cristina as your server & please, please...tip well! This is their livelihood & they work hard to provide A+ service. To the owner of Cocina 53...thank you for this awesome place in Bolingbrook & Cristina deserves a raise!! She makes you shine above & beyond.

The ambience is really nice and cool! The service is fantastic. I came here for lunch and she…read morerecommended the Barbacoa burrito so I got it. I asked them to replace the red sauce with queso and she did. Unfortunately, I thought it was going to be a cheese sauce, but it was melted cheese on top of the burrito. Had it been queso? I probably would've liked a little bit better, but it was kind of bland. I almost went with the skirt steak burrito, but she recommended this one and I felt like I probably should go with her recommendation. Next time I come, I will probably go with the skirt steak or a fajita chicken. Unfortunately, the Barbacoa was not as good as I was hoping or as good as I've had in other locations.