Beef Villa - Elgin

I ordered a Chicago Dog with Kielbasa instead of your typical all beef frank. Topped off with home made giardineria

Very disappointed in the flavor of the beef. Very bland. I've always enjoyed the quality of the food but its been a few years since I've had the opportunity to be in the area. Won't be going back again.

Had a good experience during this visit. Great fries and good beef sausage combo. Pleasant staff.

If you went by memories I would have given B.V. 10 stars. Back in the day--some 48 years ago--I went to high school across the street at Larkin Highschool. The high school was overcrowded so to help with the situation we had an open campus. This allowed the students to leave the grounds. One of the hottest spots for us was Beef Villa. At the time french fries were as popular as the beef--short for Italian beef. The hot and sweet peppers were free and looked like peppers. Today the peppers cost extra but I believe they are still worth the price. The fries would be equivalent to two or three large McDonald's fries. They would last as long as the beef's. The best part--there was only one size. In the present day the fries come in a paper cup. If you want more you need to buy a medium or large size. Those old enough to remember back then drinks never had free refills. You needed to make sure you had enough money to buy a second drink otherwise you'd have to settle for water. This is something I had to do more times than I'd prefer to mention. Today drink's have free refills. When it comes to atmosphere it could use a redo. It looks old.

I come here a lot to meet clients and associates. Always good food. Service is always good, too.Been a fan and customer since they built this place.