Their cheesesteaks are the best, so generously sized the ingredients spill out while you're biting into it. We ordered for ASAP pickup, a 12 inch mushroom cheesesteak with Swiss and onions, passing on the lettuce, tomato and mayo with an order of fries. We arrived 20 minutes later while it was hot and fresh and we sat at one of the tables inside. A 12 inch cheesesteak is enough to share, especially with the fries. Ordering for pickup is definitely advised. There is a counter for seating in the window and a handful of tables inside and outside. Most of the people at the tables inside were waiting for pickup so those tables turn over quickly. Al's is classic old school and was a favorite when I first started going and still is now. read more

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This place has a lot of buzz I finally was nearby to try it, I called in my order and it was ready in about 10 minutes. Great service! The steak egg and cheese was good but nothing to write home about. If I were comparing to the broiler in Arlington, I would say The Broiler is better. The onion rings I got were a bit soggy and they only gave me like 5 and the fries had that sweat that makes it soggy from the container About $30 for a 12 inch steak egg and cheese, onion rings, and fries. It was good but don't think i would come back read more

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We arrived and were able to order almost immediately. The place is small with a few steps in front. It was clean with a few small tables and chairs. Let me tell you the cheesesteak subs are LEGIT!!! I'm from the a philly area and know a good cheesesteak when i taste one. Not only was it absolutely delicious, it was packed with meat! We enjoyed every bite and will most definitely be back for more. Go. you won't be disappointed! The area is very nice in Del Ray. This place is a hit.... read more

Fantastic divey place for cheese steaks and other tasty dishes. A good casual spot with a bunch of different types of cheese steaks and they get food out really quick. The portions are very generous so worth sharing. There are a couple tables inside and out if it's a nice day. The service is great and the guys behind the table were super nice. read more

Al's Steak House - Chicken Philly Sub with provolone Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

While I visit DC I stopped at Al steakhouse and I will say it was so good. The steak and cheese was huge. The only thing I didn't like personally is that the peppers were sweet but other than that this is a good place to get a steak and cheese. read more

Al's Steak House - Steak and American Cheese Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Wednesday 11/6/2024 Came across this spot on instagram and saw that people were saying these were the best cheesesteaks in the dmv so I had to check it out. I spent $36.05 on a in person takeout order of the 12" steak & American cheese $16.49 and the 12" chicken & provolone cheese $14.99. Also they add a an extra charge for credit cards so be prepared. I got both subs with everything on it and they were both enjoyable but those prices were pretty damn high. I enjoyed the chicken provolone more than the steak American but I believe that's mainly due to the difference in cheeses (provolone over American) rather than chicken automatically being better than steak. All in all, I'd give the chicken provolone Philly an 8/10 and the steak American Philly a 7.6/10. My only takeaway would be the prices but besides that, both of the cheesesteaks were good. read more

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my BF used to go to Als as a kid, it was my first time and the steak sub was awesome, its not a place to go and sit and eat there are about 2 or 3 tables, so we took it home....too bad they don't have tables to sit outside or we would have stayed and ate there read more

Well they've changed! Businesses always do this! I can't blame them due to the inflation of things. It's not as great as it used to be. It's just okay now! Different bread, different meat, different fries. Definitely not the old Al's I'm used to! read more

Al's Steak House - Mushroom Steak Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Came in for some pre Super Bowl food. With the Eagles playing we decided to partake in some Philly Cheesesteaks. These sandwiches instantly transport you to Philly. The sandwich was so good and I would go back. The restaurant looks like a small diner but the menu looks good too. read more

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Ordered a few subs for superbowl (default rooting for the Eagles!) and Al's did not disappoint. I ordered for pickup 2 12" cheesesteaks, and 2 12" chicken cheesesteaks. I ordered both with provolone and as these were traveling with me, requested the lettuce and tomato on the side so it wouldn't get soggy. My instructions were followed to a t and the order was ready on time . the staff was kind when I showed up to pick up the order. Everyone loved both subs but especially loved the chicken cheesesteaks. I'd def come back- happy to have found this spot read more

Revisited my fav steak & cheese spot and noticed a slight change, it's more of a Mexican restaurant vibe, all was being played was Latin music??? Food was still amazing but hopefully they don't forget that Al's history has a diverse clientele and that they don't completely start catering to only one type of customer. I was considering eating in, but change my mind because of this, music was not in English and extremely loud! read more

So mad I didn't get a picture of my food, because I demolished it before I could grab one. Found out about this place on TikTok, and I knew I had to try it. The reviewers did NOT disappoint. I will be back here very soon! It's about 4 little tables inside, the woman at the register was very nice, and their menu is simple, nothing complicated. The food didn't take long at all, and it was HOT! So if someone sat their food was cold, they lied. I had the original with mushrooms, hots, lettuce and mayo; with a side of tator tots and a ginger ale. I could only eat half of the 8 inch sub. They also have tables outside you can sit at. read more

Ok ..... So you smell this place before you see it.... Especially on a 95° summer afternoon. Getting out of my car today for lunch at Matt & Tony's across the street I smelled what seemed like a steakhouse, so I look up and I see Al's and make a mental note. Our server said he lives in the neighborhood and he cosigned Al's as "solid." After lunch with the fellas across the street I decide to buy us all a sandwich from Al's. My seat was an unobstructed view across the street so I was looking at it the whole time I was eating. People were steadily walking in. Couldn't seem to get it off my mind. I'm not a big Philly Cheesesteak fan or even the DC Steak and Cheese since I come from the land of the best sandwich in the world - the Chicago Italian Beef and even the NYC chopped cheese is really exceptional as well. Those last two are hard to beat. Was curious to see what this place had going on. Glad I stopped in. The sandwiches here are really nice sized - and heavy. They definitely aren't stingy with the meat. I got an 8" mushroom and green pepper. Tomatoes and lettuce on the side (I hate when lettuce and tomatoes sit on sandwiches too long and get mushy). The sandwich is $13 so they're not exactly cheap, but it's definitely a SOLID addition to the lineup in the event that I don't want the typical steak and cheese from the typical neighborhood carryouts in the area. The steak is nicely seasoned and flavorful. It's not dry at all like some places. The sandwich has the perfect sub roll too that absorbs a lot of the meat juice making it moist, just like I like. The place is pretty minimalist when you walk in. I think I saw one table with a couple of chairs and a smiling staff behind the counter that seems very welcoming. Stainless steel counter with an unobscured view to the cooktop. Very friendly and efficient service. If you want to substantial sandwich, check this place out. It's worth it. read more

Al's Steak House - Stuffed. - Sandwiches Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Went to Al's because when I was a kid this was a staple for steak & cheese. Me and my friends would play basketball all day at Simpsons field and we would be hungry after that. We would go over to Al's and it would be Mr. John and his son and the other big guy and he would cook and we would order the 16" or XL size and it would feed two of us. The sandwiches were much better back then. Great memories! Any how, I went there today got the 8" steak & cheese with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions...mayo and ketchup. Can't say it wasn't half bad. The cheese isn't mixed into the meat like they used to do, but everything seemed to be fresh and overall a pretty good sub. I would definitely be back. read more

Al's Steak House - 8" Steak & cheese provolone - Sandwiches Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The food was AMAZING!! Service was quick and easy. Ambiance was that of a Philly cheesesteak shop! We are from out of town and will definitely visit when we come back. read more

Al's Steak House - Roman Steak Cheese Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I was missing my Philly cheesesteak and kept seeing this place recommended by folks. Just like Philly, the portion sizes are big. The sandwich was filled with meat and cheese and topped off with shredded lettuce and tomatoes. Does this compare to Philly? No, but the sandwich does satisfy the craving. It did leave an oily feeling in my mouth - the same feeling you get after eating tons of fried food. Aside from that it was decent sandwich and was a good value. read more

Heard about this spot on tiktok, so I decided to try it out. I definitely enjoyed the steak Philly and also loved the wings! Inside the store was clean and the staff was very friendly. My order was out in only about 10 minutes. I will be back again! read more

Made my second trip, and let me tell the steak was the truth and this trip I wanted to try turkey and cheese sub what a treat the bread the lots of turkey. This place has it going on, great service. So far been lucky with the wait time of 15 minutes. read more

I bought a steak and cheese from here yesterday. I wanted to like it but honestly, I didn't. The reason I didn't like it is their onions and green peppers were SUPER sweet, and I just don't want any sweet tastes on my steak and cheese. I always get onions and green peppers on my steak and cheese and they're usually not sweet, but for some reason, the green peppers and onions they used here on my sub yesterday were way too sweet and abnormally so. I've never had onions and peppers that are that sweet before. So that ruined the sandwich and my experience for me. If it weren't for that, I probably would've liked this place. The sub was large (good portion size) and prices were reasonable in comparison to other similar restaurants. read more

So last week I decided to go back to the old stomping grounds. This carryout has been a staple in Delray forever. Although the original owner passed away and its unknown to me whom the new one may be. But bayyyy-beee! I believe they found the original recipe and they got the mojo back! Did I not say how good it was, well let me tell you, it was just like the olden days, never greasy, soggy or not enough and I shared with two others. When you get a chance roll thru the avenue and have a steak and cheese and tell them this review sent you there. Enjoy!!! read more

My good Northern Virginian folks hipped me to this cheesesteak spot. This Steakhouse is a staple in the community. Since I'm still on the hunt for the BEST...let's see what this cheesesteak is hittin on... . Where I am: @alssteakhouse.Ava . Location Reviewed: 1504 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria V.A. . Menu Includes: Bacon, Sausage & Egg Breakfast Sandwiches, French Toast & Omelettes, Pizza, Hot Subs, Philly Subs, Cold Cut Subs, Burgers, Rueben's, Hot Dogs, a Chicken Sandwich, Veggie Burger, Fish Sandwich, a Halfsmoke, Cake, Cookies, & Beverages. . Items Reviewed: Their 5 topping Pizza (a 14" pie with pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, onions, & mushrooms $17). DECENT. This pie had all the elements...it was missing a tasty marinara base, & fresher ingredients. Their Fries ($3.99). DECENT. They were just...fries. That's it. Their Green Pepper Cheesesteak (a 12"sub with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, & mayo $18). ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! Now the protein on this sub was plentiful, & tender. It wasn't a cheesy as I like, & there were too many veggies. . Customer Service: Excellent!! Accommodating & Attentive. . Online Navigation: Super Easy . Parking: Street/Metered . Recommendations: Get the cheesesteak & ask for less veggies. =STAMP =A.DELICIOUS =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Had to try this place after seeing it recommended so many times on social media and even by others I've met. It lives up to the hype of being the best place to get a cheesesteak in the DMV so far! They were fast, even with it being so packed. There are seating areas inside and a few outside. Not that many for the amount of customers they have but many apparently know because there were a lot of pickups and takeouts. Loved it, will come again, but don't know if I will get up again to make the drive JUST for it again though. Nevertheless, eat and you won't regret it! read more

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My daughter and I got the philly cheesesteak and it was A1 10/10!! I always compare every cheesesteak to my Giovanni's NY sub, which is elite, and I think Al's may have outdone them! Amazing and packed with meat and cheese. Coopers sharp is a must and Al's did it justice. thank you. will be back again and trying other menu items but cheesesteak is at the top! read more

Sooooo good! One of the best cheesesteak places. My husband brought one home one day and I've been thinking about it since. It's about an hour away from us so nothing easily accessible but if I'm in the area, I would def get Al's read more

Love their steak and cheese super delicious, will def try again soon. ----------------------////////

Nice local place with large subs. The price reflects the size so it is not cheap. But, I'll come back probably twice a year. The place inside looks clean. The bathroom is useable. There are outdoor tables available but there are people with pets who will come by and look at you. Parking is tight if you come during lunchtime. read more

First time & definitely will not be the last !!! One of the Best Steak & Cheese I have had the pleasure of eating. Mine was delicious, juicy & Cheesy. Enjoyed our lunch immensely, the from the easy & friendly ordering to the outside seating which allowed us to enjoy a beautiful afternoon while eating. I ordered mine & realized it was great, but with pickles would be even better. Went back in asked for pickles (no problem) and I was right it took it over the top. Friendly staff, reasonable orices & good tasting food will bring us back. read more

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Me and a friend drove an hour and a half to try the cheesesteak subs here. She ordered a chicken cheese steak and I got the steak, mushrooms and peppers sub. Both had French fries and shared some mozzarella sticks. I have to say the subs were tasty, cooked just right, was not too oily and was not a messy sub. The fries were also cooked very well and complimented the subs really well. Service was friendly but more of a takeout kind of place there were no waiters or anything like that. Seating here is limited and Dining area inside was small but clean. We sat outside and enjoyed the scenery using there patio furniture which had big umbrellas to block the sun. Giving 3 stars because although subs were worth the price paid, the mozzarella sticks were not that great and we were bothered by many flies sitting outside. My friends chicken cheesesteak also had some gristle in it. read more

Al's Steak House - Front entrance - Sandwiches Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

On the expensive side, but maybe the best cheesesteak I've had within 30 minutes of Washington, D.C. Stopped by most recently last night to pick up a cheesesteak with fries. Ordered on their website and picked up 20-25 minutes later when I arrived with no issues. Still think this is the best cheesesteak in the immediate area - the only cheese steak I've had that's better is out at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern out in Herndon (about 35-40 minutes from D.C.). Al's packs a lot of meat into their cheesesteaks and they're very tasty. The cheesesteaks come in two sizes - regular 8" for $12 and a half-sized 4" for $9. A side of fries is $5. So overall pricey compared to most other cheesesteak spots in the area but do think it's the best cheesesteak meal you'll find within 30 minutes of Alexandria or Arlington. Al's has been around for nearly 70 years and is located in the heart of the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. I believe they did undergo a change in management a little over a year ago which has been the subject of some customer complaints... for example the new management apparently changed the meat they use for the cheesesteaks to a less expensive meat. But I still find the cheesesteaks (and fries) to be the best in the immediate area and would highly recommend any locals or tourists stopping by to check out at least once... read more

Possibly the best Steak, Egg and Cheese in the DMV! It is seasoned very well. Big portions for your money.

Lots of steak, choice of cheeses, plentiful salad, friendly staff Seats inside and out; great for carryout.

The Philly steak subs are amazing! Even after walking half a mile in the cold the sub was still HOT. The meat is lean! 8 inch was plenty, onion, peppers and mushrooms provolone cheese, excellent, will come back thank you read more

Quick, fast, and fresh. Food was great. The cheesesteak came out piping hot and wrapped up. Cheesesteak was exactly how I wanted it, melty, gooey cheese, meat, and onions. No complaints. read more

Best cheese steak in nova. The only I thing I recommend is getting provolone over American cheese. I normally like American cheese more but it's too rich and over powers the flavors from the other ingredients. But everything else is great! I've only tried their steak and cheese so I'm basing my review on just that. read more

This sandwich is delicious, it's the only sandwich you will find like this in the DMV area. Don't be afraid to try the pizza sub.

This place has the best Cheesesteaks since high school. Whatever they put on that sub never disappoints. From the bread, cheese, meat, onions, etc. All compliments each other very well and just absolutely makes me happy. Service-wise, it really depends, but I have never had an awful experience so that's part of the reason to come back. Keep it up! read more

I haven't been to Al's in years. I ordered the cheesesteak and added a few extra toppings. I was surprised being charged 50 cent for ketchup added to the sandwich . However , the cheesesteak was pretty good . The customer service was good. I ate only half and ate the other half the next day which was really good . I would definitely visit again . The parking is crazy. It's various food businesses around mixed with residential parking . I was able to find a good spot during the week during lunch hours . Now on the weekend , good luck finding a spot read more

Al's is great. The cheesesteaks are huge and delicious. The large is more than enough for two people. As odd as it sounds my favorite meal here is the fried chicken salad. It is a huge salad, always fresh, with hot and crispy tenders. I have not personally tried it but a friend swears by the pizza as well. It can get crowded so it is best to call your order in if you can. read more

Al's has been a favorite of mine since childhood. When Al and Johnny passed it was a sad moment. I've always said these were THE BEST CHEESESTEAKS ON THE EAST COAST!!!! You can't really count the west coast with their weird toppings. A family took over and promised to keep the original recipes. Great news to hear. While very friendly, there were some hit and misses. It's still a hometown feel whenever I go back to the DMV. Maybe not quite the 'best' anymore but I still like Al's! Nice neighborhood spot to relax and hangout read more

No clue why the reviews are so low - cheesesteak was PHENOMENAL! Will 100% be back. Restaurant was clean inside, staff friendly. I ordered for pickup, and ended up sitting outside at a table w umbrella and enjoyed my lunch. read more

Al's Steak House - Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia