David's Grill
Jose Ballesteros · 8 Google reviewsDavid's Grill — fast casual in Chinatown. The kind of spot that earns loyalty, not hype. [$]
What 324 diners keep saying
What 324 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Cheap food in the city . Cant beat the portions . Fries , gyro and can pop for under $10”
“I go at 5 am on my off days get breakfast and drink tea!”
“It was you expect and more. I hadn't visited diner in quite some time, and the food still tasted delicious.”
“Had amazing chilaquiles with eggs and chorizo. Delicious. Everyone working was delightful. Go enjoy some great food.”
“Great little diner in Chicago, the staff is warm and friendly. The food quality is good and is cooked to order in a quick manner. The eggs and chorizo are great and burritos are to die for. If you need a morning bite, stop by for a quick and quality meal.”
“Restaurante muy casero que atienden mexicanos. La camarera nos explicó muy bien la carta. Tienen bastante variedad para desayuno y buen precio.”
“Hello!! Its your local Chicogoan Cook here again. Ive seen this place while traveling on the bus route 21. As well as seen it pop up on my google feed. So i too was curious. I read a few older reviews and knew the food might be okay enough to be considered "grub food". However, i was curious. On to the review. Atmosphere: 3/5 This seems to have been past its prime and needs better accomodations for its over all atmosphere. With that said it does do well for what it has. Free parking, which the lot is a bit rough and needs a smooth over. So watch for that. Food: 3/5 almost neeeds to be a 2/5. But i disnt take off for the coffee as thats not my specialty. I did order a Chorizo Breakfast Burrito. It was decent, yet seriously lacked flavor. The ingredients did not blend well, which did not somewhat make up for the lack of seasoning. Though i was seriously disappointed that for a Mexican restaurant they did not use any cilantro or even QuesoFresco as cheese, which i was limited to American, Mozzerala, and a third choice which ive forgotten about already ((My apologies on that.)) As i stated it could have been better over all. It seemed the cook prepared everything in a hurry. As even the tortilla was somewhat lacking and was crispy in certain areas and not others. As i dined in, they did give me chips and salsa. The salsa was actually good and i used this on my breakfast burrito. Though the tortilla chips were made in older oil and didnt have a fresh taste. So i recommend that if you do get this to add a bit of salt. It will help on the flavor. The salsa was a bit runnier than i like but thats okay as everyone makes it different. The coffee: They mentioned they would make the coffee fresh. However there was a bit of strangeness to the coffee. Either a brand im not familiar with or it had cinnamon in the grounds. As i felt it had a back end taste of cinnamon to it. As i stated i wasnt familiar with the coffee. And the coffee flavor was not over all pleasant to me. But ill chalk this one down to personal taste and wont count off for the flavor of thw coffee. ((Maybe someone else who is a coffee enthusiast could confirm this??)) SIDE NOTE: They had ran out of cholulu and didnt have any and gave me tobasco. Service: The lady that took my order was very nice and accomodating. Though she felt bad they had ran out of Cholulu sauce. Which as a restaurant this should NOT happen. Wither way the lady was nice about it. Pricing: Burrito: 9.95 Coffee: 2.95 Total with tax 14.94 Total with tip: 18.00”
“I've always been curious about this place since I started coming into the area. Some days it looks pretty empty other days it is packed. Today it is one of the former. Coming in here you're greeted by the cashier. David's grill makes good use of the space... accomodating plenty of seating without sacrificing floor space. It is almost exclusively booths aside from the high chairs so prepare to enjoy your food with strangers. They have a wide selection on the menu arranging from traditional Mexican dishes to American cuisine and even Mediterranean food. The Mediterranean steak intrigued me even though the $14.99 price tag hints at the quality. As with every Mexican restaurant they welcome you with chips and salsa. The salsa itself is good, but the homemade chips are horrendous (most likely fried in very old oil.) The steak was ready in about 10 minutes. It comes with fries caramelized onions, garlic bread and a salad. The portions are great so you won't have to worry about leaving hungry at David's grill. There's a lack of an even crust on the steak and you can tell they cooked it as of it were fajita strips (flipping it a bunch of times, probably not searing it, etc.) which is why it is unevenly cooked. The steak isn't evenly seasoned either, with some parts having too much seasoning while others have too little.”
“Most nastiest most driest breakfast sandwich I’ve had. It never fails , gave the place a second shot from my last order which was a torta which they also messed up . I do not recommend”
“David's Grill is a popular casual dining restaurant known for its hearty American-style meals and friendly atmosphere. The menu features a variety of dishes, including burgers, steaks, sandwiches, and seafood, often served in generous portions and cooked to order. Customers often appreciate the welcoming staff and the comfortable, relaxed environment, making it a great spot for family meals or casual outings. The restaurant also offers daily specials, which add variety to the menu. During busy times, there may be a short wait, but the quality of the food and attentive service make it worth it. Overall, David's Grill is a solid choice for satisfying, flavorful meals in a casual setting.”
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