Came for lunch because the last time they gave us a coupon for $5 off. Tried the nachos…read moretoday......... And the QUAD MELT which seems to be every one's favorite. It was so good we ordered another one, and then we ordered one to go for our son. Nachos were very good I recommend adding chicken. *OH MY LAWDY THE SWEET POTATO FRIES ARE 100% the BEST I've ever had anywhere. They are sooooooooo sooooooo good! Might come back just for the sweet potato fries. *I did find out today that they use seed oils for their food. So while it is top notch and delicious and unique, it'll probably be avoidable for us in the future.

I will start by saying I usually love this place, but today it was not so perfect…read more.. I ordered the Perfectly Grilled Cheese with sweet potato fries as the side. The bread on the sandwich was tough, the bacon bits were chewy, hard knots, and the sandwich was dry overall. The sweet potato fries were greasy and tough and not hot. Nothing about what I ordered today was good with the exception of the appetizer, which was the Crisp Korean Brussels and Cauliflower. It was hot, delicious and plentiful so I did not go hungry. Our server was friendly and prompt. He was very quick to refill my drink. I will say that both my chair and our table rocked terribly, so was not very comfortable. Hoping for a better experience on my next visit.

Hubby and I LOVE it here! This place is definitely on our weekly rotation, we come here very often…read moreand have never had a bad bite. The food is really good and also very healthy - the GF chocolate chip cookie is always a staple. I just started getting their new Green Chile Beef Colorado bowl on a regular basis and it has hit the spot every time. My husband usually gets a steak bowl and the steak is always cooked very well! The staff are too sweet and are always very welcoming. The atmosphere is really warm and friendly, they have lots of big and small tables for people coming alone/on dates or big groups. Highly recommend coming here if you're looking to eat a nice healthy meal!

Had such high hopes for this place. My daughter loves the one in Santan. This one is a fail…read more $30 for a piece of bread with ricotta. And then a Mac n cheese bowl with no cheese. Never again for me.

Very Friendly staff and management. To make it even better, the food is always served hot and is…read moredelicious!

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND READ THIS--Portillo's at 7200 W Ray Rd in Chandler Has Just Redefined…read more"Heaven on a Plate" with the BIG BEEF DIPPED and That CHEESE SAUCE... OMG! I've had Italian Beef before. I've loved Italian Beef before. But nothing--NOTHING--prepared me for the transcendent, jaw-dropping, flavor-explosion experience that is ordering the Big Beef DIPPED at this Chandler location. If you haven't done it yet, you haven't lived. And if you've had it elsewhere but haven't had it here with their cheese sauce... well, buckle up, because you're about to discover your new favorite thing on the entire planet. From the second you walk into Portillo's on Ray Road, you can smell the magic--crisp sport peppers, rich au jus, and that unmistakable aroma of slow-roasted beef that makes your stomach growl instantly. But the real moment of truth comes when you look that server in the eye and say: "I'll take the Big Beef, DIPPED, LOADED with cheese sauce. And I mean loaded." Watch their face light up--they know. They understand. This is not just a sandwich; it's a ritual, and this location performs it with reverence. Then it arrives. Oh. My. Goodness. The bread is drenched--and I mean perfectly, gloriously drenched--in that deep, savory au jus, so every inch is saturated with rich, beefy flavor. It's not soggy; it's luscious. It's a sponge for joy. And then... the cheese sauce. Sweet, spicy, velvety, liquid gold--it's like someone took pepper jack, dreams, and a touch of heaven and whipped it into a creamy, molten ribbon that cascades over every millimeter of that dipped bread and tender, shreddy beef. The first bite is not just a meal--it's a religious experience. The crunch of the giardiniera, the pop of a sport pepper, the warm, juicy beef, the cheese sauce pulling in golden strands... it's an OMG moment so intense you might actually forget your own name for a second. You'll hear yourself making sounds you didn't know you could make. You might cry a little (happy tears). You might order a second one before you've even finished the first. And here's the thing--the Chandler location executes this with flawless, almost artistic precision. The line moves fast, the staff is smiling, and they don't skimp. They don't hold back on the beef, they don't drizzle the cheese sauce like it's an afterthought--they PILE IT ON with pride. You can tell this team lives for these moments. They're not just serving food; they're delivering pure, unadulterated happiness. Even the atmosphere feels electric--like everyone in the room knows they're about to have their day made. You'll see strangers nodding at each other in mutual respect over their sandwiches. You'll hear "OMG!" echoed across the dining room (seriously). And when you finish that Big Beef Dipped--cheese sauce glistening on every corner, not a drop of au jus left--you'll sit back with a food coma smile so wide it hurts, already plotting your next visit. Bottom line: If you are within 50 miles of 7200 W Ray Rd, you have no excuse. Go. Right now. Order the Big Beef DIPPED with EXTRA cheese sauce. Thank me later. And maybe bring a napkin--because that cheese sauce is so good, you're going to want to lick every last drop off your fingers. Five stars? Try FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS PLUS A STANDING OVATION! This is the best sandwich I've ever had in my life, and I'm pretty sure it's illegal to be this good.

First time there. They have a decent selection of sandwiches and some soups. The tomato soup was…read moredelicious. Would recommend to a friend and family member.

I wanted to wait to give this location 2 tries before commenting because the first impression is…read morenot always a true reflection of a restaurant's performance overall. On the first visit I ordered a chicken caesar salad and it was not bad. The issue was that I attempted to pre-order online on my phone and the order menu would not offer curbside pickup. So I decided to call the order in and a pleasant young man assured me he could bring me my order when I arrived because on was on crutches that day. However, when I arrived and was parked directly in front of the entrance with my car, only 8ft away, I called to announce my arrival. This time a woman answered the phone and I could sense immediately a change of the cheerful demeanor that I had experienced only minutes before. She confirmed that my order was ready and I asked her could she hand it to me while I'm in my car only a few feet from their front door. She gave me much attitude and did not want to bring the card swipe to my car. She protested but conceded. The store was practically empty. I took my food and left, kinda in a not so happy mood. The 2nd visit was today. Again on crutches but this time I hobbled into the restaurant and placed my order and I opted to eat inside the restaurant. I wanted to keep it simple today. I did not want all the extra options offered. I ordered a Ranchero Wrap, "without a side." I explicitly made this a point. Yet! The cashier attempted to pressure my to buy a soup and side that it would cost as much as the original side, some chips and salsa! She said the soup would only be $4 and some change. I had to insist that I did not want the soup. Plus the side soup was so tiny it definitely was not worth the cost. I asked for a cup for water and found my way to a table and then I realized carrying a cup of water to my table was not working out to wall with crutches. None of the staff provided any assistance so I sat down and begin to think out a strategy to retrieve my water when a patron came by and offered assistance. Phew! I received the "wrap" and it basically was a regular sized tortilla cut in half and folded one time because of the size of the tortilla one could only fold one side over the other. I've never seen a "wrap/tortilla" like this before in my life and had I known I think I would have been more pleased with some of the sandwiches that I saw served to the other patrons. The wrap/half burrito/tortilla had decent flavor but nothing that made me say wow. I think that in the future if I'm in the Gilbert area I will stick to that one. I have had a tremendous amount of success and satisfaction at the Gilbert location. At the Chandler location, meh.... I've seen and experienced enough. Oh... and the store was about the 1/4 capacity and there were so many tables that had not been cleared and clean.

During a recent on site trip to the Phoenix office for work, my team ordered via DoorDash at this…read morelocation. When browsing their menu, I noticed lots of healthier selections to choose from. I chose the teriyaki chicken bowl substituted with shrimp. This was a delicious bowl, and I'd definitely order again. Love to see the location as it could have a great environment for a fast casual meal if I have the opportunity. Definitely recommend if you are placing an order for the office!

Never again! We stopped by here last night to grab a bite to…read moreeat. We ordered two of the bowls, I got the teriyaki chicken and she got the Korean steak bowl!! Pretty sure the meat was old.. it was room temperature when we got it..the veggies were cold and all they did was throw a bunch of stuff in a bowl and throw some sauce on it. Needless to say, we are both sick now!! Never again! This place has gone down hill!

Have you ever seen a bunny that's chowing down on some greens and gotten food envy?…read more Yeah, me neither but here we are with another Salad and Go review. I love this place. Drive-thru salad? Yes please! My favorite here is the Buffalo Chicken Salad (Carrots, Celery, Banana Peppers, Tomatoes, Croutons, Romaine, Buffalo Chicken paired with a Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing - 320 calories). The Buffalo Chicken Salad used to be a seasonal item but they have since added it permanently to their menu which makes me happy. I keep a container of blue cheese at home to crumble more in when I'm being indulgent. Aw yis! Come here when you need to hit the drive-thru line but want to eat healthy. You'll never regret eating a salad here.

I use to love this place. Today, my Caesar filled up maybe half the container. I understand prices…read moregoing up but I'd happily pay an extra .50 cents to have the normal amount of lettuce. They also did away with the great spinach breakfast burritos. Now the only breakfast burritos all contain beef and are 880 calories. So much for healthy. It makes me sad this place has taken a turn for the worse :(

Our family took us to J Alexander's for our 75th birthday celebrations. We were greeted by the…read morehostess and wished a happy birthday before we were even seated. Our waiter was wonderful and took such very good care of us all evening long. The restaurant was beautiful. We all ordered different meals and each meal was delicious. The crabcakes were outstanding made with large lump crab and a delicious sauce. My grandson enjoyed the ribs and my granddaughter loved her sushi. They brought out two different desserts for us to celebrate our birthdays. I must say the carrot cake was outstanding and so was the Keylime pie. Our birthday celebrations were wonderful. We will be returning to J Alexander's again.

After three prior visits that didn't quite hit the mark, I almost went somewhere else tonight--but…read moredecided to give J. Alexander's one more shot, and I'm glad I did. I sat at the bar, and Nelly was my bartender and server--and she set the tone from the start. She was exceptional. Completely on top of everything, effortlessly managing the bar while also guiding others behind the scenes. You could tell she takes real pride in her work. What stood out most was how guests interacted with her--several made a point to say goodbye and thank her on their way out. That doesn't happen by accident. At one point, I even caught her quietly singing along while working--and she has a beautiful voice. It was one of those small, unintentional moments that added to the overall experience and made the atmosphere feel even more genuine. The rest of the team at the bar was great as well, but Nelly clearly leads by example. I even made a point to connect with the manager to share how impressed I was with the service she provided. She truly made the experience. This visit completely changed my perspective. I'll be asking for Nelly every time going forward.

Finally stopped in after driving by this place for a while and not realizing what it was and I'm…read moreglad I did. The restaurant and outdoor entertainment complex is huge and has a really fun, energetic vibe. According to the bartender, they have ping-pong, pickleball, and a big upstairs outdoor patio with amazing views of Tempe and the surrounding area. There's also a large parking lot, lots of outdoor seating, and even a dog park area, which makes it really easy to spend time here. The bartenders and wait staff were very friendly. Azbel was a great server. I had the bistro steak and fries and the Szechuan lettuce wraps, and both were really good. Portions were generous. During late-night happy hour my total was about $55 for a main entrée, an appetizer, a cocktail, and tip, which felt like a great deal. I was pleasantly surprised that happy hour runs every day Monday through Sunday from 3-6 PM and again from 8 PM to close. I also checked out the event venue on site, and it looks like it would be a great place for a company party, corporate event, or group gathering. I'll definitely be returning in the near future.

After a previous experience here, I thought the food was great, so I decided to share it with my…read morefamily, with the hopes they too would enjoy. The Service was "electric" for us as we were celebrating a birthday at the table during lunch. It was too Hot for us to do pickleball, but they do have a fully shaded area that had people playing outside ~105 degrees. As for the food, we had the Fish & Chips with a Mahi Mahi Slaw & Fries, the Ahi Poke Tacos which come in Wonton shells. Hot Honey and Sausage Pizza was great. The Barbacoa Nachos had all the right ingredients & the Double Smash Burger had only some "fancy sauce" on the plate. The Tempura Green Bean, can't remember who ordered, but were good with the chipotle ranch sauce. With me, I'm all about the cocktails, so I treated myself to both the Froze Margarita & the Chi Chi. They call them spiked slushes, I call them "heaven sent" during the Arizona Summer. All of the food was a hit for the table and my family understood why I suggested EP for lunch! I said our Server was "electric" and that's because they made our experience very enjoyable. It was appreciated and I will return again for lunch and pickleball (in the evenings) during the hot summer!

Had such an awesome experience here!!…read more I came with a bigger group to have a birthday dinner here and the server was incredibly attentive and accommodating. The food was delicious and the menu is huge - it was the perfect place to come with my friends who have several different types of dietary preferences (dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, etc.). Everyone was super happy with their meal and their dessert, and Pita Jungle has solidified themselves in my mind as the best spot for bigger parties! If you are coming with a party, just know they don't split checks more than 8 ways (which is actually a pretty generous number of ways) - they let me know beforehand when I made the reservation so it was totally fine.

I want to start by saying, I always receive really good food and service from this location. And it…read moreis always very clean and well kept. Respectfully, my only feedback for this location is that pita chips should always be made fresh to order. I patronize both Tempe ASU and Chandler locations and never have to ask for fresh pita chips. However, at this location, it is as if I have to fight for them every time. This last order(3rd time), I came in restaurant and ordered to-go. I got home and the chips were so hard I almost could not bite through it. I called back and asked for fresh pita chips, and was met with "that is usually how they are served," to which I replied that I was asking for fresh chips to be made since I was going to have to drive back over there and have them replaced. With love, see you guys next visit :)

I love Portillos! This is a new location and closer to my house, which I am excited about!…read more The first thing I noticed was how much smaller this location is compared to the Tempe location. Plus it didn't have that nostalgia vibe Tempe's location has. But, I was there for the food. I ordered my norm, which is a Chicago style hot dog along with some cheese fries. When my order was called, I picked it up and sat at a window side table. I tried French fry first and it was Luke warm and limp. I had to take it back and asked for crispier fries. They automatically upgraded my fries to large. The fries were just a little crispier and a little warmer, not hot. Weird! But the fries were tasty! Now my hot dog. It wasn't much warmer than my first batch of fries. Plus it didn't taste as good as the Tempe location. It was still good, but I think if the hot dog was hot it would have been better. My wife suggested maybe it's because their grill is new and isn't seasoned yet! Hmmmm! Maybe! But it was still good. I paid another visit and ordered another Chicago dog and a Fish sandwich. The hot dog was the same as my last visit. But the fish sandwich was a different story. It was actually a very good fish sandwich. I rank it higher than the other fast food restaurants; such as, McDonalds, Arby's, Burger King, and Culver's! I do want to try their charbroiled burgers! Although I had the Italian beef at their other locations; I haven't tried it here. So I'll have to give it a try also!

This place is long overdue in this area. Marley helped me with a couple togo orders. Food was…read moreawesome, don't forget to get a piece of chocolate cake. Will be back soon for an Italian beef sandwich and hotdog.