If you've been to any Portillo's before, you already know they have great good. The service is fast…read moreand the orders are prepared accurately. I like this Portillo's in particular because they have nice outdoor seating. The direction the seating is facing (I think it's west) always seems to give you a nice, gentle breeze. I think it's only about 5 or 6 tables, but it's very pleasant. I got a beef, fries and a soft drink and everything went as planned. I didn't take a pic, because it would look like any other one that a yelp reviewer posted. I wish I had taken a picture of the seating area though. I go there to meet friends once every three months. It's about an hour from my home, but it's equidistant from the other 3 people that I meet with. The people at the register are friendly and quick. I always use my perks card, so this time I got free fries. I always love going to Portillo's.

Oh man, had my usual two chili dogs and onion rings today. The onion rings were fine. Not sure if…read morethe hot dogs were under cooked or if their recipe changed; but man, the second hot dogs had a super thick casing, really tough on the outside, soft inner. My first instinct was to"don't eat it". I should have listened to my instincts. Man, not feeling good at all after eating it

Not the best food for the price. I wanted to like the place, but the shrimp had a freezer taste to…read moreit, wasn't the cleanest, and a bit pricey. The staff were very friendly though, very welcoming.

The food here is amazing we got a cheese burger and a Sam's burger. The Sam's burger is a huge…read moreportion it has two patties and gyro meat that is delicious! The Sam's burger was juicy and extra saucy definitely get everything on it! The service was amazing the owner still served us when we came in close to closing. The owner gave us free slushy's which were amazing. The lemonade and strawberry are summer musts. Prices are reasonable. This is a must try restaurant in Dekalb.

I really wanted to see this place succeed, don't think that will happen…read more We ordered for curbside. We had ordered rolls which were $.75 a piece and specially requested butter. The rolls were about the size of a donut hole and no butter. We ordered the corn on the cob. 4 pieces about 3/4 inch long. (See photo). The fish tacos were a filet, small, cut in half with a lemon wedge, two tortillas and a small shredded cheese. (See photo) No where in the menu did it say it was a kit we had to assemble. The shrimp was vreturning. Whe we did not order any of the more expensive items, this menu is pretty pricey. Glad we did not order any of the 20$ plus items. We generally give a place 2 trys. This experience was so poor, I can't see us returning. 1 star is generous.

Service was quite fast, accurate and most place don't ask or charge for extra items but they are…read morefairly great here. The food was fresh and I want to come back and try their Fried Lobster. I had the Mozzarella sticks today because the menu had so many choices but don't worry. The Shrimp is great I had them several months ago and no complaints at all. Be sure to tip the hard workers here.

Pachamama is a gem! It's small, but cozy. We went there with 16 people last night at 2 tables, so…read morewe had a chance to see or taste what others had. All 16 LOVED the food. With so many people, the dinner was a bit slow to come out all at once, but well worth the short wait. It was hot and perfectly cooked. And there was lots of it. You won't leave hungry. Only one young gentleman to bus, serve, and accommodate us. He kept the orders straight, was attentive and provided excellent service. The owner (I presume) came out a few times to chat and say goodbye. A very cordial atmosphere! The menu is extensive, mostly chicken, beef, and sea food. No pork that I saw. We left happy and satisfied!!! A wonderful place that we'll put on our go-to places! Jim Thomas / DeKalb

What a great gem of the authentic Peruvian cuisine we acquired in Sycamore. Lovely atmosphere,…read moreattentive service and most importantly very tasty cuisine. My ceviche de pescado made of chopped white fish marinated in fresh lime citrus juices, garlic, ginger and rocoto chili and served with sweet potatoes and Peruvian corn was absolutely delicious with its very balanced flavor. My friends tasted 2 different types of chicken dishes ( Pollada Peruana and Milanese de pollo ) and loved both of them. I noticed that the chicken was not heavily breaded which is a considerable plus. I like that the restaurant varies its special offerings on the weekends that they publish on Facebook. I will be back soon to try the new dishes at this cozy restaurant!

Always great food and great service! Our go-to bar and grill in the area! Best wings in town!read more

Got some lunch at this place in Sycamore downtown. It actually is located in the historic…read morecourthouse so it's a good place to go after getting released or after seeing a judge. PJ's has a lot of typical tavern fare including booze and fried stuff. Also some things are healthier. The prices aren't that bad especially with the specials they often have so ask about these. Came at lunch and we got seats at the bar. It's got enough room that you could bring a group. There's also more dining on another side so plenty of tables. Has pretty much what's expected at a tavern as far as drinks and food. It's about $5 for the cheapest cocktails, so okay prices. The best one of these we had was the Wheatley Vodka Club, which is ironically pretty simple. It's $11 for the Beyond Burger. This comes with lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. Fries are on the side or you can get something else. The rest of the menu is pretty meaty with things like burgers, hot dogs, and the Italian beef sandwiches. Has a lot of things to like here. It's located in a historic building and is one of the more happening places in town. There's even a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

Ribs are always the best around,pulled pork is also a winner! It is carry out only now so you can…read morehave your own drinks and sauce

Were they having an off day? They were out of pulled pork and beans at 5:30pm on a Saturday…read more I was shocked to see them open a steam box and pull out slices of brisket for my sandwich. The staff weren't very knowledgeable and obviously not qualified to slice brisket to order. I've never been in a BBQ restaurant that doesn't slice their brisket to order. I get the vibe that the majority of their business is their food trucks and catering. Kind of seems like the restaurant gets the overflow and they try to sell out of the leftovers. Their top selling mac and cheese, just didn't do it for me. A 4 oz dried out brisket sandwich for $7.50 was a shocker. I gather the store has been here for 2 years and there was only 2 others customers that came in while we were eating. Perhaps they do big numbers for lunch?

Excellent home-made food and great specials! Staff is super friendly and helpful! Always a good…read moreexperience, and they do carry out as well.

Went here with my brother and his wife the service was great and so was the food. Lots of booth…read moreseats

This is a must visit if you're in the area... or even if you travel here. My first time visit blew…read moreme away with the warm, inviting interior, and charming owner. He explained everything to us and we selected a samosa chat, a favorite of mine, and my dining companion ordered the lava chicken. The owner explained the dish to us and convinced us it was a must have. Must have? Yes... MUST HAVE!!! It's a sweet and deliciously spiced dish that Is pretty mild given the explosively fiery name. Delicious texture to the chicken with a light crunchy, not breaded, and the sauce? OMG!!! Travel here from Arizona if need be. The mango lassi was spot on delicious but the lavender smooth? It's from another world that is full of peace and happiness. Seriously... no exaggeration. Come and experience.

Wow. What a pleasant surprise. Came in for an early lunch. The butter chicken Mac n cheese,…read morebriyani, and paneer tikka loaded fries were all excellent. The briyani was special. Had an iced coffee that was great, as well. The lady behind the counter is super nice and happy to help you decide on menu items. I owe her a huge thanks for recommending the briyani. There's a bunch of indoor seating which was nice for a hot summer day. The inside isn't authentic. More like a counter- order hot dog place. But don't let that fool you.