Al's Drive In

“I knew it would be good when I saw people waiting in line.”

I knew it would be good when I saw people waiting in line. I got the Italian beef (dipped) and spicy beef fried rice (xtra meat). They really packed my box, there’s so much food! The fried rice tastes like home, easily in my top favorites. Food is bursting with flavor, and for Asians making American food… They nailed it. *don’t be discouraged of the line, it wasn’t a terrible wait at all. Was recommended to call ahead next time by another customer.

MAY KO

Apr 2023

“Great food here if you’re looking from burgers too hot dogs and certain Chinese dishes inside is...”

Great food here if you’re looking from burgers too hot dogs and certain Chinese dishes inside is still closed so take it to go or eat in your car—CASH ONLY ATM ON SITE

Gerardo Avila (Gerry)

Jan 2023

“Saw this place on the news as a popular fast food and Chinese food.”

Saw this place on the news as a popular fast food and Chinese food. I ordered shrimp fried rice….and wow it was delicious. CASH ONLY

Ms. Mary

Dec 2022

“Tried this place 1 st time today got beef fried rice and pork fried rice def worth every penny...”

Tried this place 1 st time today got beef fried rice and pork fried rice def worth every penny compared anything in west suburbs definitely could taste and visually see it was tasty 15.00 with tax for 2 small not bad price for the portion and the taste

matthew woodall

Apr 2022

“Hot dogs here are 👌🏽 delicious, true Chicago style with all the fixings, no ketchup.”

Hot dogs here are 👌🏽 delicious, true Chicago style with all the fixings, no ketchup. The cheese sticks?? supreme, only came in an order of 5 but those five were worth it. Fries were decent, not outstanding but a good small side with a bit of crisp. Super cheap food for the quality, would DEFINITELY come again to try the rest of the food here.

Detzitl

Oct 2021

“Yum yum yum. Was with my friend the other day and she couldn't stop bragging about it so we decided...”

Yum yum yum. Was with my friend the other day and she couldn't stop bragging about it so we decided to stop n grab sum. $ CASH ONLY$ - Cheese stix are my fav, with sauce. Unfortunately I didnt receive none n wasn't going back to ask for sum! * If you're in the area I'd definitely sugest you stop!!!!!

Nicole Looze

Jan 2021

“We have driven past this place many times.”

We have driven past this place many times. Al's Drive-in American and Chinese is such so random pairing. "Come as you are or eat in your car" is a strange slogan. This place did not disappoint; hot dogs, hamburgers, fried catfish on the American side. Fried rice and stir fry on the Chinese side. I found the fried catfish excellent. It has a cornmeal breading, and it was tender. The hot dog was boiled and has a natural casing. The stir fry was sauce was tasty but was a bit on the runny side. I would frequent this place if I lived near by. The only dinning choices are the picnic benches or the fore mentioned eating in your car.

Matt Zurek

Jun 2024

“Got here to grab a bite so it's a cash-only joint but they have an ATM on location that charges $3 to get some bread.”

Got here to grab a bite so it's a cash-only joint but they have an ATM on location that charges $3 to get some bread. I went with an Italian Beef w/ nacho cheese, dipped w/ hot peppers. Two chicken egg rolls and small beef fried rice. Started with egg rolls they were cool 7.2 decent flavor but just okay. Next, the beef fried rice again was alright tbh not great but mid not sure they using a wok back there cuz some was a little off with the rice 7.3. The star of the show was the Italian Beef which is a certified banger 🔥🔥🔥🔥 9.7. It was a juicy mess and loved it... the beef with nacho cheese plus peppers was delicious. Wish they put a little more beef on the sandwich but minus that it was on point. Overall the spot is an 8.5, I'll only come back for the Italian Beef and can get better Chinese food elsewhere in the city.

P. Moore

Sep 2023

“Place was alrightlooking found it online since I had an operation at Loyola medical center and read...”

Place was alrightlooking found it online since I had an operation at Loyola medical center and read about it thought it really was gonna be that good ✅ hot dog was mediocre and overdressed with relish, honestly one of the worst burgers I’ve had McDonald’s probably better or Burger King and that’s heinous shit but American there was an absolute 👎 like gene and Jude is a hot dog place and Vienna certified for a reason this dog didn’t even snap. Still have yet to try the Chinese expect the crab Rangoon were very mid and bland and I’ll leave that for a part two review but definitely not worth American fast food not good at all plus overcharged for some reason if it was me that would’ve picked it up I would gave the run down. Not good American don’t go here for it!!!!!! Didn’t let me put a second review but onto the Chinese food the rice is actually so mediocre this isn’t funny any the broccoli/beef beef/rice both just mush do not go to this place at all save it for a corner Chinese place. Panda is even better!!

A R

Jan 2025

“Use to love coming here for the rice unfortunately will not be returning because this is the 2nd...”

Use to love coming here for the rice unfortunately will not be returning because this is the 2nd time I have found egg shells in my rice I tried picking them out but as I continue to eat the rice was still crunchy

Jasmine James

Jun 2023

“Great food & vibes.”

Ryan Kennedy

Jan 2026

“Hoison sauce was cooked 2 perfection.”

Hoison sauce was cooked 2 perfection. Meals may be simple but the beef on rice is a hidden gem.

Elwood Blues

Nov 2025