sentence:…read more Outstanding service with a thoughtfully curated menu. Both the food and drinks were excellent.

Food service and atmosphere was wonderful. Definitely worth a stop. I recommend it highlyread more

There isn't any dedicated parking lots for this restaurant but plenty of street parking around it…read more It is located in the same space as Witness Distillery. I made a reservation on Google and my friend and I promptly seated at a high top table near a wall. The noise level is moderate but I was able to have casual conversation with my friend. He ordered a burger with mashed potatoes and a Coke and I had the brisket tacos with sweet potatoes and an espresso Martini. The Espresso Martini was more on the creamy side but still good nonetheless. While I believe the guacamole was store bought, it meshed really well with the brisket, cotija cheese and whatever else was on the brisket. The brisket was all protein, no fatty parts and tender. The sweet potatoes fries had sea salt flakes that balanced the sweetness. They were perfect. Everything was really good and my friend enjoyed his meal as well.

18 guests for dinner and drinks everything was spot on we were not rushed time was given for drinks…read morethen appetizers we ordered the mushrooms and lobster Rangoon perfect they were amazing. Main course was also amazing steak done to order juicy and tender salmon was prepared to perfection salads fresh and tasty. We could not ask for a better evening. Waitress was as excellent as the meal

Nice off the beaten path establishment, stopped by on the way home from a business trip. Located…read moreacross from old state house, kind of place that has a laid back and comfortable atmosphere. Server arrived promptly and took our drink orders. Drinks were brought quickly and we were able to get our orders in just minutes after we sat down. Had two of their fried fish specials and a smash burger, all with their seasoned fries. Fish was excellent, the fries were really good- crisp and seasoned well without being over done. Smash burger was also very good, prices were reasonable for as much as you got. Worth a stop if you are in the area!

Small town feels with big town flavor. Staff is super friendly and the bar is very clean. Five…read morestars.

My husband and traveled from Colorado to Ohio and stayed in Vandalia on the way home…read more Los Amigos was close to the hotel . The service was excellent ! The young male server was so friendly and very fast . ) I wish I could recall his name ) We had our drinks within a minute of ordering them . Our food also arrived after a short time and was delicious . I had the Pollo Ranchero and my husband had Carne Asada . The portions are large and cooked to perfection . We are Mexican food aficionados so it is always a gamble trying a new place . It was worth it !

Best bar in town. Only bar in town?…read more Either way. Decent margaritas, frosty mugs for draft beer. Pool table (classic style with woven leather pockets). Air hockey table (out of commission as of 9/10/2022). Engraved wood everything - tables, chairs, assorted decor. Somebody shelled out some beaucoup bucks to decorate this place. Definite small-town vibes here. Didn't eat, but the pervasively Spanish-speaking staff makes me think it's worth a shot the next time we're in town. 5 stars, no complaints. Walking distance from the Best Western (which I decidedly would not recommend... but if you end up there, at least Amigos is right across the parking lot).

Food was amazing Debbie & Peter we're fast with service but…read moredidn't miss out on anything I needed, very kind. Very laid back and a fun place to be!

Nice place to eat, daily specials, not many people working like most restaurants so you have to…read morewait and they will tell you that it will be about an hour to 45 minute wait. Price is about average.

The service here is really good. I was here 4 years ago and remember the service and the food,…read morewhich is also good. We got the steak with fries and the buffet.

ALL! FOOD. SERVICE. AMBIANCE! LOVE ME SOME PONDEROSA! AT LEAST THIS ONE IN VANDALIA!…read more THERES NOT TOO MANY PLACES IN THIS TOWN THAT I CAN SAY THAT ABOUT ... OR RECOMMEND! But the food here is delish! They even have a DRIVE-UP window that at lunchtime (i'm not for sure about dinner time) but at lunchtime, you can roll thru the drive-up window, throw them a $10 bill and tell them which meat you prefer ... (usually meatloaf, turkey, fish on fridays and then there are other choices but i'm drawing a mind blank right now) and they give you a pretty large styrofoam container FULL OF FOOD! usually on the side it's mashed potatoes, corn or green beans, and ALWAYS A ROLL! and man it is better than a home cooked meal! I LOVE IT! and I haven't ran into a rude employee yet! They are ALL so nice in there! I love the food and i love all the employees there too! THEY ROCK!! ((next time i go there, ill take a picture of the awesome food they give ya for that ten dollar bill!)) ~ THANK YOU PONDEROSA!!!

As I'm making my way across the states I decided to call it a night in Vandalia, IL at the Pilot…read moretruck stop. Sometimes you just need something hot to eat before calling it a night when refrigerated salads & wraps have run their course. And last night Denny's hit the spot. My server was a young man named Kolby who absolutely on top of things. Apparently there was a wrestling tournament in town & this Denny's was hopping. As I sat at my table Kolby, Addy & Patty were hustling between seating people, bringing food out of the kitchen, spending a moment talking with the regulars & wiping down tables. They were always on the move & very polite despite the hectic pace. I had the Brisket Melt sandwich which has become a new favorite of mine & it was delicious. They run a good operation here & the food and friendly service was just what I needed after a long day behind the wheel. I highly recommend stopping here when you get a chance.

I order take home alot for my elderly parents. Our Vandalia, Il, Denny's, is so great about…read morehelping me with this! you guys do a great job! Thank you!

The Chuckwagon Cafe is a cozy family diner at Vandalia IL. We are fortunate to pass by on our road…read moretrip from St Louis. Breakfast options are plentiful and very reasonable in price. The waitress recommended both Greek omelette and the Western omelette. We ordered Greek omelette ($12.99) , with additional green peppers ($0.75) and mushrooms ($1). The portion is generous, sufficient for two persons. Coffee ($2.75) was okay to do the job. This is a homey spot to start your day. I'd recommend this for eggs and omelette!

The Chuckwagon has very cute decor and is very inviting. It was such a surprise to seat yourself…read more Our server had just started her shift and was very friendly. I had a Ham, cheese and mushroom omelette which was really good, a biscuit and some yummy home fried potatoes. My husband got a skillet that he really liked. Their coffee was also really good.

It's rare to find a Wendy's or other fast food joint with such a high cumulative rating. But, this…read moreone was at four stars when I stopped in. It's hard to understand why. Sure, the cashier was relatively polite and the order came as requested. But my double stack was slightly soggy, and my fries were *very* lightly salted. I've had much better tasting food at other Wendy's. So, two stars. Not a disaster. But definitely below average.

Super fresh and hot food during off hours, much more delicious than we expected! Went through the…read moredrive thru and the team were friendly and polite, great service! Great place to stop right off the highway.

Food was AMAZING!!! Definitely recommend an Original Chicken Sandwich :) Perfectly crisp and tasted…read moreamazing! The fries were also hot and crispy.The workers were very polite and nice. Keep up the good work guys!!

I pulled up to the drive through speaker 15 minutes to close after driving for Spark and Doordash…read moreall afternoon/evening without a supper break. As I'm sitting at the speaker waiting, after two minutes, the employees shut everything down. I hope the manager doesn't allow this kind of behavior from their employees.