This is a hidden gem! As their sign says, they truly have…read morethe best tamales in the city!! It's warm, prefect texture, moist, delicious, and taste very much home made. Amazing and hits home all the time. They have a variety from pork, chicken, cheese, jalapeño, and even strawberry. The size is perfect as not too much masa, just enough and a good amount of meat. You won't be disappointed!! It's constant flowing of customers from 6:45am to 11am everyday except Monday and Cash Only. You have to get there early before they run out. Enjoy! They are in the white van off the Home Depot parking lot of McCormick Road.

The best kept secret in tamales around West Ridge. Get there early because they are sold out by…read more9:30am everyday!

Johnnie's Beef has hands down the best Italian beef in Chicago! I wasn't sure what to expect. I…read morecame here on a Saturday around 1pm and the line wasn't too long. The menu is straight to the point and the restaurant itself is pretty small. You'll be standing eating inside or you can go outside where they have tables. The employees are incredibly efficient! The line moves quick and I recommend reviewing the menu ahead of time. For the food, I ordered the Italian beef, French fries and Italian ice. The first bite of the Italian beef was incredible. There was so much flavor and the peppers gave it a great kick. I ended up ordering another one. The fries were fresh and I would get again. The Italian ice was the star as well. It was so good! I can't even put it to words. The whole meal was perfect. I cannot wait to try it again. Thank you so much Johnnie's Beef!

Something's are just delicious in their own spicy way and that's exactly what I'm gonna say about…read morethat beef and sausage sandwich I had here the other day! So it was all about the beef and sausage sandwich for me and I will say I found the sausage to be spicier than the peppers themselves which was totally awesome as anything that's hot I'm game for, while it wasn't overly bearing hot it just had a good flavor to it with every component especially the beef itself which honestly I kinda wish I would have only gotten the beef as I just enjoyed it's flavor on that yummy bread with the sweet and the hot peppers! They had a tamale here too and it was ok it was 4 small pieces that were easy to share or had a good corn flavor to it while it was yummy It really reminded me of the ones that you can find on the corner of Rampart & Beverly in LA as the flavor was very similar to me. One of the biggest goodies here was that lemon ice like that was sooo yummy such a good lemon flavor all iced out it really hit the spot for being one of the best lemon ice I've ever had! Overall super yummy little spot doing it right so do yourself a favor and just go to Johnnie's you'll be happy you did!

Great service! The owner was very kind to us from out of town. If I lived here I think I would be…read more10 pounds heavier. The stuff really is that good. I would suggest splitting one of the fries on a date!

Staff is friendly. Location is homey like being at your friend's house. Every bit is super…read moreflavorful and cheesy. My favorite are the Philly steak dogs. Just beware can be hard to eat without a pile of napkins.

I had a traditional Chicago-style hot dog, fries, and a slice of their famous chocolate cake. I'm…read morenot usually a big fan of hot dogs, but this one was better than expected. The real highlight for me, though, was the chocolate cake -- incredibly soft, rich, chocolatey, and moist. It was the perfect dessert after dinner. The restaurant itself is super cool and full of old Chicago memorabilia and vintage items that make the place feel unique and fun to explore. If you're visiting town, it's worth stopping by just for the atmosphere alone. They also have a huge food selection and a full bar, so there's something for everyone. The service was great, and despite how busy the place can get, they have plenty of lines for self-service and ordering at the counter, which keeps things moving smoothly. Overall, a really fun spot to grab food while visiting Chicago.

Came here at noon on a Monday and I was pleasantly surprised to find a table in this large place…read more They are well set up to handle large numbers of people. Chicago dog: 4/5. Solid dog and I really enjoyed the poppy bun. Cake shake: 4.5/5. Tastes just like you would expect if you blended a slice of chocolate cake into a shake. But don't bother with a straw, cuz this sucker is thick. Well done.

I've eaten a lot of Polish Sausage in my day and I just assumed it was the kind of thing that…read morecouldn't really be improved upon. I was so wrong. The Polish Sausage they're serving up at Jim's is so much better than any I've had before that it's almost an entirely different thing. It's just so flavorful and delicious. The spicing is phenomenal and the sausage itself is extremely above average. And it's taken over the top by the fresh bun and superb sautéed onions. I joked that we should start every day with one of these sausages, and while we didn't actually do that, I feel like that would've only enhanced our trip.

Yelpers what's good. Today I felt like having some Chicago Nostalgia food. So I stopped by Jim's…read moreoriginal for a good ole Maxwell St. Polish! It's an outdoor only eatery usually long fast moving lines. The smell of the grilled onions hit your nose immediately! I got a polish with onions and mustard and I also got a bone in pork chop sandwich with onions and mustard. And an added bonus FREE FRIES with every order! The polish is still one of my best around nice and juicy (pause) with a nice snap to them. The onions provide a slight sweetness with the tangy bite of the mustard just hits so great!! 8.9/10! The fries were hot, nice crisp on the outside and pillowy inside! 7/10 The Bone in pork chop sandwich was decent nothing special just a Chicago nostalgic sandwich. 6.8/10 Everyone from Chicago has been here and everyone from Chicago will tell you to go here for a real Chicago quick cheap eats experience. Right off the expressway so you can be in and out. And you may want to be in and out especially if you're from out of town. definitely worth stopping by! Remember ALL reviews are subjective

Maria, You definitely mastered preparing and coking some…read moreawesome authentic Puerto Rican food. Today was my first time experiencing food from Snix Snack, but not my first time eating Puerto Rican food. I thought everything that I ordered tasted great with one exceptions, but I would definitely come back. Arroz con gandules Mini Jibaritos Alcappurrias Relleno De Papa needed more meat Go Bull Dogs

I've had my fair share of PR food and I have to say this is it, this is the one!…read more Sadly, they are only out in the OIP neighborhood during the summer/fall time so the 1 year wait was much anticipated. Family owned and great service, the prices are very decent for the quality of food you're getting along with variety of options. I always stick with their jibaritos, PR rice and their meat pies/empanadas. FUEGO! Rice is super soft and bouncy, the meat pies are incredible and their mini jibs hit the spot. Everything is jam packed with garlic so that will linger for about a day, worth it! Wait time can be anywhere from 30-45 min as they make everything fresh and the line can be lengthy. Patience is key because it's oh so worth it down to every last bite! They take cash/card and are open until 6pm except closed on Sundays. If you get there too late they run out of rice!

Great old school chicago beef. Friendly staff, always has the game on TV. Definitely better than…read moreportillios. French fries are also super crispy.

I finally made it out to Jay's after hearing so much word of mouth about it. They have a small…read moreparking lot behind the restaurant. There may be street parking but make sure you read the signs. The restaurant is not big, I would say it's on the cozy side. You order and pick up your food at the counter. I ordered an Italian beef with sweet peppers and cheddar cheese and Italian sausage with hot peppers and provolone. Service was decent, it was fast. Pricing seemed typical. It was like $12 for the Italian beef with peppers and cheese by itself. This is a solid Italian beef place if you're near Rosemont. -Italian beef 4 - I ordered it dipped. I appreciate the generous amount of meat in here. I took off a star because it gets a little dry in the middle. I guess I should have asked for a cup of sauce to dip it in. -Italian sausage 5 - the hot peppers are not really hot, they're mild. You get some jalapeños and celery. The sausage was pretty good, very savory.

You can't mess up a grilled cheese. This place uses very soft and thick bread that soaks up butter…read morefor a crispy outside but soft inside. I got "The Mac" mac & cheese grilled cheese and fries. It didn't feel heavy/greasy which I appreciated. It's a very creative food truck and would recommend trying it if you see it. I got my order within 5 minutes of ordering.

Had the opportunity to try Cheesies!…read more They had a food truck up at an event I was at and my boyfriend's brother recommended I try the Tenderizer! In between two pieces of Texas toast there was cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, bacon crumbles, fried chicken tenders, drizzled with sweet baby rays sauce, ranch, and hot sauce. Each bite had so much delicious flavors going on! It was impossible not to love! What a comforting sandwich! Next time I would love to try the Mac and cheese grilled cheese!

My first time at the place and they have a self service area where you can pack your own eggs and…read morepay at the kiosk!! I've been looking for a place to find locally sourced meats and eggs so glad I came across this little gem!

Wow! Wow! Wow! Hubby and I went here after I saw a IG post on the farm :) we live east so it's a 35…read moreminute TOTALLY WORTH THE DRIVE visit! It's a cool farm that carries fresh eggs, meat, greens, dairy and more and everything is locally sourced and chemical free! B we love and appreciate that! We were greeted so nicely from the crew there! We felt like family! We met the owner and a couple of her sweet kiddos and she was so gracious to share her family story with us! It's inspiring! It's a great farm and it was cool to see the animals roam freely. We enjoyed seeing the kale, chickens and dogs. We are looking forward to returning next weekend!