Can we talk about the endangered species known as excellent customer service? Because lately, it…read morefeels like it's on a milk carton. Restaurants where no one smiles. Where asking a question feels like you're interrupting someone's day. So today, when I took my son to Ted's Hot Dogs. This is a place I've been going to since the 1900s (as my kids love to remind me ). I didn't expect much. Things had changed since my childhood days, but the food had always remained good! I just missed the days when the same guy worked the grill and knew my name and my order by heart. But then, today... There was Karen. Yes, Karen!! Standing over a grill in 117° Arizona heat, she greeted us with patience, kindness, and an actual smile. She let my son take his time ordering without making him feel rushed. And when the ketchup was empty, she didn't shrug it off or point us in another direction. She didn't hand me a thousand little packets since the pump was empty. She simply took care of it. Was it just ketchup? Sure. But it also wasn't. It was someone choosing to care. When other patrons had notified other staff multiple times it was out - Karen found a simple solution without excuses! These days... that feels rare. We've spent years turning the name "Karen" into a punchline. But today, I met the kind of Karen the world could use a whole lot more of. If you're her manager and you're reading this... take good care of her. Promote her. Clone her if science ever figures that out. Because people like Karen don't just serve food - they create loyal customers who keep coming back!! In a world that tells us what a "Karen" is... be this Karen.

We came here for national glizzy day and and it was busy. I had never been to Ted's so this was my…read morefirst visit. We waited in line to to order and after waiting about 25 minutes, we were helped. The cashier was stressing but was friendly. We ordered three traditional hot dogs with everything on top and a side of bacon cheese fries. Since it was national glizzy day, our hot dogs were supposed to be BOGO. We sat down and waited another 25 minutes until finally our buzzer beeped. We picked up our tray and noticed we were only given 5 hot dogs, not 6. We didn't mention anything just because we saw how busy it still was. The hot dogs were actually pretty good. They were a decent size and flavorful. We really liked the bacon fries and it was enough to share between us three. There was an employee keeping the tables clean and picking up trash - he was friendly. Will de be back to try out some more food!

You can't beat a Chicago dog after a long day. Extra peppers on the side and you're good to go.read more

They are back and open again. Old owner just couldn't make it, but the previous owner stepped in…read moreand brought this back in its old glory. If you liked the good food from years gone by, come back and enjoy your favorites. I always loved the Ditka and of course the regular jumbo dog. Best fries around. They also have a new grilled bacon wrapped dog. Gunna try that next time. Come back and visit your locally owned business and give your support.

I was out doing some running around, and ended up on Gilbert Rd, north of Broadway, and saw a sign…read moreBirria. Im a sucker for Birria, so I stopped. When I entered, I was thinking I had made a mistake. The place was abuzz bit dingy looking. Ceiling tiles were water stained and dirty looking. The tile floor had some broken pieces and chunks missing. But, I was there. So I ordered two orders of the three queso birria tacos with consume, to go. The woman behind the counter was very pleasant and more than helpful. As I waited, I grabbed some salsa and limes from the fairy well stocked condiment cart. After ten or fifteen minutes, I got my order. There were around 6 or 7 people ahead of me, so it was a reasonable wait. I took my order and went home. This is where my opinion was changed. There was a decent amount of filling in the tacos. I took a sip of the consome, and was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful it was! No grease layer on top (like so many others I have tried), just a well seasoned and savory broth. I dressed my tacos with lime and salsa, dipped into the consome, and took a bite. What a pleasure! The meat was tender, juicy and well seasoned. Not overdone with the cheese. Just a great bite! Goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover. Well done Los Mayitos!

This was soooo much fun! The server was amazing, she was so sweet. She was helping us and actually…read moretalking to us. The food was really good, I feel the birria is best in the morning. We went late at night and it wasn't as good as it has potential to be. The quesibirrias were so good for me. They were tiny and the juicy. They broke immediately after biting into it but it broke evenly to eat in pieces. We also got a FOOTLONG SONORAN HOTDOG. It's perfect for 2 people. I had an horchata that was so huge! Literally! But it was the last bit and it was TOTALLY worth it. It was refreshing and delicious. The only sad part was the bar has sooo much potential but the little tiny cups for lime and cucumber is so sad. It's the perfect size for their spicy salsas though. They are hot, so beware! Definitely has a lot of potential for sure. I hope to comeback soon when the birria is fresh! (;

I've been coming to Higley Hot Dog since I moved to Gilbert 13 years ago, and it's still one of my…read morefavorite places to grab a bite. It has that old-town charm that's getting harder and harder to find these days. The hot dogs are always fantastic, the service is genuinely friendly, and every visit reminds me of a simpler time when neighbors waved to each other and people actually knew their regular customers. Whether I'm meeting up with friends and family or just stopping in for a quick dog, it's always worth the trip. No gimmicks, no trendy nonsense--just great food, great people, and a place that still feels like part of the community. After 13 years, it's still one of the first places I recommend to anyone who's never been. That's about the best compliment I can give.

Returned after 15 years and the sausage beef combo is better than I remember. The place is cleaner…read morethan I remember and the service much nicer than I remember. This place is stuck in the Chicago 70/80's Love it!!! Great job. Will be back on my next visit to the state

Had the carne asada burrito. It was both massive and delicious. I wasn't expecting all the melty…read morecheese on the inside, but it was a nice surprise. Note that they only accept cash or Zelle.

Leo's hot dogs at Leo's hot dog stand is BOMB. The Sonoran dogs are amazing and the guys working…read moreare always so friendly. Try to learn a little Spanish but if not, it's actually kind of fun to try and communicate with the guys. They are set up in the parking lot of a small strip center after the businesses close and it super cool. They have tables and chairs set up and even throw over some fun table covers. The quesadilla is amazing as well and so are the fries, tacos, and burritos! Love this spot

Stopped in with a friend to grab a Micky's Hotdog. Walked in and viewed the menu which is printed…read moreon the wall behind the counter. I was expecting a menu featuring various hotdogs but the menu had more Mexican dishes than hotdogs. I ordered 2 hotdogs loaded my friend ordered a loaded hotdog with fries. We grabbed a table outside. The food was delivered and looked and tasted like a mess. The dog was wrapped with bacon, the dog was saturated with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, onions and tomatoes. The bun was fresh. It was the worst hotdog I've ever had. The only thing good were the fries. I ate a few bites and dumped the rest. This place has no right advertising hotdogs. Do not recommend.

Tried the Sonoran Hot Dog for the first time here. It's pretty good, I like how the ingredients go…read moretogether, definitely enjoyed it. Also had a Carne Asada Taco, which was also great. One thing that stood out is the quality of the meat, seemed on the higher end, especially for a taco. The service was very quick and friendly, and the peripherals (salsas, pickled stuff, etc) were also pretty good. Being from California the prices were steep ($3.5 a taco at the time of writing this) but maybe it's the norm for Arizona?

Place had some Mexican style hot dogs which were way more delicious. Our first time here and the…read moreplace was not too far from our hotel room. We ordered a big dog that was almost enough to feed 2 people. So bring your appetite here. Nice people ,good hot dogs with lots of flavors. We shall return.

If you want authentic Mexican food, especially a good Sonoran hot dog! Seek no further. These guys…read moreare super legit and their customer service is really good. They take time to explain any dish and they even give you sample to try it before you order it. I'll be visiting this place soon

Portillo's, home to famous Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, juicy burgers, fresh…read moresalads, iconic chocolate cake, and milkshakes. Do they live up to the type? Most certainly! Ordering was pretty easy, kiosk or counter, take your pick. The rodeo burger caught my attention immediately. It was first introduced to me by a friend who said, if you've never tried, you most certainly have to! The onion rings and barbecue sauce changes the whole game for a burger. Thinking about it has me salivating. Honestly. You can get it regular or as a double and no going back as soon as you've had it! I paired my burger wth chili cheese fries. I'm regretting not adding the jalapeños to it. They had this lemon cake milkshake that is absolutely delicious. There's actual cake in that that shake! I noticed that they offer catering too. Order pickup shelving were also nearby. There is a huge dining area with tables snd chairs as well as booths. Even outdoor seating. There's also plenty of parking and appears to have drive through making easy transactions.

It happened again Unfortunately I have not a flawless drive through order at this Portillos in…read moreawhile. Last time it was a Chicago Combo Bowl that did not contain sausage The time before that it was a cheeseburger with mayo after I told the girl in the drive lane NO mayo. Today ... 4:40pm ... a big beef WITH mozzarella and gravy on the side did not have either ... no cheese; no gravy What are customers supposed to do if the receipt says the correct items .... pull over in the parking lot; unwrap everything in the car then get back in line to point out the error? As this is Arizona there are not a lot of choices for Chicago beef sandwiches. Come on guys! Talk to your cooks ... please. Next mistake might be my last time.

I ordered thru Door Dash and i ordered 4 tacos and got only 2. They were cold and greasy as hell. I…read moreordered carne asada and got a ground beef like taco, salty as hell as well. I got el pastor tacos and same thing, cold and tortillas were hard to eat and felt like I was just eating chorizo. The pictures literally dont look like the food you're getting. Hot dog was okay and fries were mid fries. Would not recommend going here.

The hot dogs here are my favorite…read more Ordered: Asada Tacos Hot dogs Nachos Head up this place is outdoors and there's no seating so be ready to take the food to go. They accept cash and credit card. Something I wasn't expecting was the nacho cheese (like Velveeta) on the nachos. I'm used melted shredded cheese. Also, take a look at the menu. When you say with everything, it includes mushrooms which I wasn't expecting. I would go back for the hot dogs.

The best Sonoran dogs I've had. Amazing owner and staff and the food is awesome! This is the go to…read morespot for a Sonoran dog. Even their grilled cheese is Amazing.

Stopped in for lunch midweek wanting to try a hot dog and I was blown away by how much flavor it…read morehad. Savored every bite! They have a little salsa bar and also have hot nacho cheese and jalapenos that you can help yourself to. Customer service was excellent and the restaurant was super clean and cute. I loved everything about it!