found this place after seeing someone do a review on it, decided to check it out and when I got there, the prices were unbelievable. I was so happy when I found out the food was unbelievable as well.. service was great, I would definitely a little hole in the wall place, but I mean that in the best way possible. Some of the best food comes from places that are holes in the wall. Found that place three weeks ago and have three times since and will continue until I try everything by the way, the chicken wings are absolutely phenomenal. read more

100% Best late night grab n go fried food in the county! While I typically order the chicken wings, a gym shoe is my perfect drunchie meal. All the meats, thick sauce, all wrapped with love in an XL tortilla that is crisped to perfection with a side of fries. You cannot beat that! If you're feeling yourself, the cheesecake is also really good! While it can get busy after 9pm, it is so worth the wait/ if you can call it that! I am usually in and out fairly quickly and sometimes I even get the chance to hit the bakery next door if it's in the afternoon for a quick treat for second dessert! But if I could get one wish- it would be to have garlic sauce for the gym shoe to dip in! Not sure if this is a thing, but if it is please let me know. read more

Hey Spanky... So... how'd you get that name? Nevermind. Don't want to know. All I know is that Catfish Fillet Sandwich was super tasty. A wow moment. I didn't expect that. My wife also had some and said the same thing. Your gyro was very good too, but that Catfish took all the thunder! Fries were very well done as well. Dude I'll be back. Might order some other catfish variation. And some other items on that menu. Spanking Good... Oh wait... OH read more

Horrible service they gave me burnt food that I couldn't eat nor was the service good!! read more

Spanky's Gyros III - They gave us a disgusting burnt Pizza Puff meal & there customer service is horrible they wanted me to dig in my trash ! - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I ordered the chicken wings but it kinda tasted like fish just wondering do yall fry yall wings in the same gease as fish cause I dont eat fish I was a little upset read more

I don't go here to often but they fry there fish an chicken wings to hard and there shrimp

A packing station ticket that employees can double check items. We ordered 2 Gyros, Avgolemono Soup, Fries, a Large greek salad. Soup and salad was not in our bag! The sandwiches and fries were stuff into one bag. Fries were greasy and limp. In the bottom of the plastic bag you should place a piece of card board. Cut from cases of canned goods you receive. Use a box cutter. I assume the bag with our soup snd salad were not handed to the Uber driver. I called the store and asked about our missing food. The person I spoke to was polite, but when I called back (2x) again no one answered UBER EATS has not issued a refund. That sucks. No ticket or receipt for me to check location and food ordered. read more

10/10 everything! I tried the chicken rice bowl, beef sandwich and wings, it was sooooo good! I'll deff be coming back! read more

Spanky's Gyros III in Elgin is that local, lowkey spot you don't go to for the ambiance -- you go for the flavor and the people. The inside isn't anything fancy -- kind of a no-frills, bare-bones setup -- but it's clean and gets the job done. Definitely more of a grab-and-go or chill-with-friends spot, not really date-night vibes. I've only tried their boneless wings, which are Halal, and honestly they're really solid. The wings are crispy, flavorful, and the sauce game is strong. Some flavors can run a little salty (lemon pepper especially), but overall they hit. The fries are mid, nothing too exciting -- but they pair well if you're hungry and just need something to snack on. What really stands out is the customer service. The owner is Muslim, and the staff are super friendly, talkative, and give great recommendations. You can tell they know their regulars and make everyone feel welcome. If you're craving good wings without the bells and whistles, Spanky's delivers. It's not about luxury -- it's about comfort food done right with a side of good vibes. read more

We ordered gyro burgers, best burger in Elgin. Fries are fresh and good. We couldn't even finish the burger because it's so big and they also give alot of fries. Thumbs up to Spanky's. read more

4.0* I'm from out of town, I did takeout 12pc wing dinner with a friend who is a frequenter of Spanky's. The flavor was GOOD, fried to perfection too. They off a good variety & were so kind & seemed happy to see me. It took little to no time to receive our order. & the place was clean & had plenty there dining in. I would like to return to try something else, however, the chicken was so good, I flew back from Cali a week later & wanted the chicken AGAIN. It's hella good y'all!! Worth a try! Sorry no pictures... read more

Came here to order wings for a takeout. This is a great option if you want to bring food for a party or just for yourself/family. They have a limited sauce type options but I like their lemon pepper wings. They also come with fries too. Can't wait to try other menu items. The service was also good. read more

Have seen this place many times & finally decided to try it. Yummy food all the way around. Absolutely no healthy choices so not a place we will frequent. Greasy food, but good. Friendly staff, and fair prices. read more

loved the gym shoe. the owner moe is a very nice guy too. i highly recommend walking in here and getting the gym shoe. it's 2 meals. $16.99 and comes with a can of pop. fries too. you won't need the fries tho, this thing was so big it came in a half sized catering tray. filled with cheese, fried peppers & onions, corned beef, chopped steak, and gyro meat. also came with two sides of tzatziki sauce. they just need to get the bathrooms back up and running. i'll definitely be back. read more

Spanky's Gyros III - the gym shoe. - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

The fried chicken and mild sauce served here are simply the best in the area. The gym shoes are also worth trying. You can always count on the food being fresh and hot, no matter what time of day you stop by. read more

Spanky's Gyros III - Crispy Gym Shoe - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

This is my new go to greasy spoon and I mean that in the most respectful way. It's actually a term of endearment. It's the word we use to describe a variety of delicious fried foods but trust me that sell a lot more than just fried foods. It sells the comfort food that I remember having growing up in the city. Food items you don't often find in the suburbs. The menu is stupid long. There is so much to choose from. You can get anything from a hot dog or pizza puff to gym shoe sandwich or Italian beef. Don't sleep on their fish and chicken combo. You can get a Maxwell Polish or a Super Taco.Where do you find gyros nachos? You can even keep it simple and get a grilled cheese sandwich. Many things probably sound foreign to many lifetime Suburbanites because you rarely find these choices out here. There are so many things on the menu I can't name them all. Also the ambiance is pretty cool. Not a formal dining room by a long shot. It's what you would expect in a place that sells this kind of food sort of small but the decor and theme is what makes it cool. I always appreciate when I'm waiting for a carry out order that there is something on the walls or in the restaurant to capture my attention so I don't have to be on my phone needlessly. The staff is always pretty cool. I can appreciate the friendliness and casual professionalism especially when my girl is working the register. Warning ordering off of here or any other delivery apps cost more, either call it in or wall in. Lastly, I dropped one star because the catfish filets seemed to have changed from when first started purchasing it. I grew up on catfish so I can tell the difference. It's a whole different texture. I still buy it and enjoy it just not as much as the original. I stopped going to the restaurant across the parking lot just for the fish. Enough from me, you check it out and you be the judge. read more

Spanky's Gyros III - 30. Crispy Gym Shoe (This joker is humongous and yes it took up an entire tin pan) - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Gross. Place is dirty and food is trash. I was so sad we spent money here. Go to Kostas or Chubbys. Not worth it here at all.

Hot dog - bun stale and they did not put a normal pickle spear on it. They put the round sandwich pickle. Gyro, tasted like fish, so they are most likely using the same oil to fry stuff. Will not be back. read more

We tried this place for the first time. Waited over an hour and did not receive our food. We kept being told 3-5 minutes yet never got our food. The chef was yelling at the cashier to stop taking grub hub orders. We saw over 20 orders get cranked out and leave the restaurant while our order was never filled. Never coming back, horrible service, rude chef I think his name was Frankie. We got a refund and left. read more

Wtf.I'm not gona talk too much shit but why was there a soggy mangled wing under the fresh crispy wings?? See photo. This made me sick to my stomach and I couldn't eat anymore after. Wings- the one I tried was crispy and had a good flavor to it. Beef - chewy and not a "beef" beef Fish sandwich - just a frozen patty Burger - decent Fries - decent. Only went there cuz it was halal. I duno if what I got was halal but. Then again, it prolly wasn't n that's why it was wack!! Staff was nice though Place has potential but needs some extra effort and a new chef! Wamp! read more

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Good chicken. Love the lemon pepper, i always have to ask for additional on top! Would come again

Spankys has new managers again. This is the best they have ever been. Everything ive had is great. Catfish, shrimp, philly cheesesteak, gyros, hot dogs all good. Highly recommended. Every time i go, i always get fries and mild sauce read more

Got a Groupon for the place that I hadn't heard of, I'm glad I did. Service was great and the food was awesome. Got a gyro and a beef/sausage combo. Well worth the trip. The food was fresh and very good. Will definitely be back!! read more

Spanky's Gyros III - Gyro - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Rude people my father accidentally order 5 box of gyro when he just asked for 2 plates with 5 extra pita bread instead got charged $80 for 5 boxes of gyro we brought the food back untouched. owner didn't wanna help or wtv he is got mad quickly and didn't wanna give me my money back and called the cops what a great customer service this place was better with the old owners. Don't really recommend this place no more. All we wanted was our money back and just to be charged 2 plates instead we got the cops called if only they were understanding and well communicated. Place is also dirty. read more

Chicken is great but the catfish was really nasty. Tasted oily and mushy had little to no taste. Will only buy chicken here from now on. read more

Spanky's Gyros III - Nasty Oily catfish with little to no taste will never try again. - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Went there for a quick bite... came out with a belly full of goodness. The chicken philly steak sandwich is a must. The chicken was so tender and well marinated. My friend tried the wings and was pleasantly surprised of how fresh and crispy they were. The portions are huge. You won't leave hungry. The staff were friendly and helped with recommendations since their menu is huge! The manager/owner was very warm and welcoming and checked on us a couple of time. Will definitely eat here again. read more

If you like Portillos, youll LOVE Spankys!! Grilled buns, super crispy and flavorful fries, awesome service. Its a A++++

I love everything about this place, Im from California and I make it a habit of coming here every year soon as I touch down to Illinois. 10 out of 10 read more

I ordered the 3pc catfish on 5/19/21. It was the best catfish that I have ever had. The seasonings and frying the fish was perfection. Also the portions (3pc) were huge. Good Job Spanky read more

I more gyro stand down as I hunt for that really good gyro place out here in the burbs and close to work, I tried Spanky's the other day now this is a hole in the wall joint, no thrills kinda grungy looking the walls could use a coat of paint, but you know what at these prices I don't care about looks I care about the food and it was fast, friendly and hot I got a Gyro with no Tomatoes because that's how I roll and a soda, the pita was smokin hot off the grill and the pile of meat was hot and tasty with just a hint of onions and some Tzatziki sauce right down the middle of it oh man my mouth is watering just righting this review may have to make a run to Elgin for lunch even though its not a work day so don't let the looks of the place throw you off go and get some good hot freshly made food and save a buck or two read more

Spanky's Gyros III - Gyro no Toms - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I recently moved to the elgin area. This was the 2nd place we ordered from and one of the few places we cont. to order from. The chicken pita is great. The Philly steak is amazing! read more

Ordered food from here a couple of weeks ago, will not be ordering food from here again. I got a spicy chicken burger and the meat was very hard. It tasted burnt and was very unappealing. I do not recommend eating at this place. Save your money for elsewhere. read more

Great Chicken Kabob. Fries are good. Love how they grill the pita, tastes so good! I have been to this place twice. Was good enough to return. Place is fairly small and not terribly clean. There is about a 10 minute wait for the kabob and they told me it would be that long. Service was good both times I've been here. They have a lot of really good specials. The prices are great. Great value for the amount of food you get. read more

Spanky's Gyros III - Chicken Kabob Plate - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

i would give zero stars i went in order the chicken special 01/21/2020 the food was undone still pink inside my frys was still raw.lindsey who supposed to b a cashier went outside nd smoked a cigarette came back in nd start fixing food wen i mention it to her she got smart nd sayd i didnt touch the food.so i jus got off fone with manager nd he sayd she a cashier not cook.then y was she cooking last night.never apologize but offer free food be aware!!! of raw chicken dirty smoking hands cooking ur food all kinds of germs . nd a owner that condone her behavior read more

I got a Italian beef from here. Service was good. People were friendly and the sandwich was also good. It wasn't the best I have ever had but up there for taste and value. I would go there again. read more

This was really horrible food. The chicken philly was overcooked and dry, very salty chicken, enough mayo to put on 5 sandwiches. I didn't even ask for mayo because I won't eat mayo - also I asked for extra cheese and there was none. Who even puts mayo and lettuce on a philly anyways?! The gyros was old dry overcooked and very salty. I got charged $4 extra for extras that weren't even on there (no extra sauce or onion, only two pitas!). The Italian beef was the only thing we could actually eat but it was cold and had to be reheated read more

Amazing food. We had the gyros and phillly sandwiches. Huge portions. Highly recommend.

The gyros here are excellent! We came here last night and had cheese fries, gyro, and gyro burger. The cheese fries were good, nothing extraordinary. The gyro meat in the sandwich and burger tasted fresh. It's so nice to have a yummy halal place close by! read more

This place makes you pay a four percent fee of you use a credit or debit card. They have a credit card machine in which they have to pay for monthly. They have this bright idea to make the customers pay for it and tell you some lie like the company or your bank charges you a fee of four percent. I will be reporting them to visa. I smell a violation read more

There's at Spanky's gyros 51.clock tower plz Elgin illinioes about a hundred options available between the menu board and wall full of specials really great food gyro hot dogs the Philly steak a classic burger and gyro cheese burger done right crisp bun juicy patty and they added catfish nugget /fries 7.99$ special love it read more