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    The Hungry Mule

    4.2 (359 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Nice clean indoor seating. Outdoor seating and a full. Size bar area is also available
    Brian W.

    Today, out travels took us to Lake Zurich. We saw the reviews for The Hungry Mule and decided to give them a shot. The establishment has a nice outdoor area, an indoor area, and full service bar. Their menu has many options, such as tons of burgers, chicken wings, chicken sandwiches, and gyros. I went with the New Orleans chicken sandwich with no cheese, and Greek potatoes. Another person got the chicken parmason sandwich with Greek fries, and 2 others got the potatoes and 6 wings... One with kc hot sauce and the other was Lemon pepper. First... The good part of meal. The WIngs were nicely cooked. Crispy on the outside and tender in the inside... But slightly chewy in some cases. The potatoes were awesome. They have a Mediterranean flavor and we're very tender! Absolutely delicious. That's where the good ends unfortunately. My chi Ken sandwich lacked flavor if it wasn't for the Chipotle sauce. The chicken was extremely overcooked and hard as a rock. I felt like you needed a chainsaw or the Jaws of a pit bull to bit into it. The WIngs KC hot sauce was hot but all 4 of thought the same thing.... Absolutely no flavor. The chicken parmasan was OK but def not worth $13 plus quality. Overall, we were very disappointed in the food, taste and quality of the cooking. It would have been 3 stars if the price for 4 lunches was arou d $40. 4 lunches of this quality in no way shape or form is worth $75! Absolutely insane on the pricing. I cannot recommend this business at all.

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    Ruth L.

    Good local spot in Lake Zurich, its a bar connected to a counter service restaurant. Its bright and roomy inside. I like the restaurant is separate from the bar area, especially if there are kids with us. All the food was pretty tasty, fries were especially tasty. I got the BLT and sweet potato fries, kids had the grilled cheese, husband had the cowboy burger and we also had onion rings and basil soup. We'd come back here again if in the area and try a couple more menu items. Local seem to like it, there was a kids wrestling team there after practice as well.

    Fountain soda machine, condiments, hallway leading to bathroom.  On other side of this wall is their bar and separate gaming.
    Binh L.

    I'm glad we finally checked this place out. It's located within a strip mall and from the outside and recently expanded by adding a lounge/bar area. The dining side and bar/lounge is separated by a wall, which you can walk from one side to the other from the inside. The bar/lounge also has its own separate gaming room. There is plenty of seating options from low table tops, high tops and window seating. It is casual dining where you would place your order at the counter, receive a number card to place on your table and they'll bring the food to you. I couldn't tell if you had to cleanup after yourself or they would clean up for you. On their garbage can, there is a sign that reminds their guests to not throw out the trays, so I would assume cleanup after you enjoyed your meal. The staff is very nice, knowledgeable, helpful when placing your order. I would recommend requesting menu and review at your table before ordering. This helps keep the line moving, because they cool everything to order. So how was the food? Everything was awesome! When they say they cook everything to order, they really meant it. The batter for the onion rings was a light batter and we really enjoyed it. The burger was cooked perfectly. Our kids really enjoyed their meals. Their toasted ravioli were huge and awesome. Our son cleaned the entire plate and devoured a quarter of the Cowboy Burger. We ordered: Onion Rings Kids Grilled Cheese & cheese fries Kids Toasted Four-Cheese Ravioli Cowboy Burger: Bacon, Onion Strings, Cheddar Cheese & BBQ Drizzle ABLT (Avocado BLT) Tomato Bisque Soup Ambiance: 5stars Food: 5stars Price: 4.5 Service: 5stars Cleanliness: 4.5stars Would we return? Definitely Yes!

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    Service was great and food was delicious! There is no "B-team" at the hungry mule. And trust me- my kiddos were the hungriest of them all

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    Everything I have eaten here has been superb! Great menu options! Best Ruben sandwich ever!

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    Best food and service! I'm never disappointed. Every meal I have never disappoints! Cocktail porn star is a must!

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    Second time here and food was perfect. Best BLT I think I ever had. Bread was toasted and avacado and sun dried tomato mayo nice touch

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