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Yes, it is on Butterfield, I work in the area and can see it from the window. I've never been there except to drink margarita's.
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Yes, it is on Butterfield, I work in the area and can see it from the window. I've never been there except to drink margarita's.
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Best burger in DuPage:
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I've been to beef a too, i liked it but the portion of my meal was not filling enough for me 
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I'm from the Belvidere/Rockford area and miss Beef-a-Roo on a nearly daily basis. Lots of good food here but love Beef-a-Roo.
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Pequods, in my opinion, is the best deep dish in Chicago.
As far as Hackneys goes, it depends on what you order. I've been getting the fish tacos which are absolutely delicious. If you go there again, gives those a shot. You won't be disappointed.
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Good list. Couple things:
1) Bien Trucha has the best mexican food in the country as far as I'm concerned. Luckily, it's 5 minutes away from me so I can go whenever. I recommend all of you to come out to Geneva and give this place a try. Will blow your mind. Get the shrimp diablo tacos... and start off with a margarita. Also get the corn and rice and chips with watermelon guacamole as an app.
2) I can't believe they included Abreo (Rockford) but left out Social Urban Bar and Restaurant. This place is FANTASTIC!!!!!!
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Beef A Roo ROCKS. I live here in the Rockford area but every person that has ever come here to visit me (from all across America and three other countries) is amazed by the simple Beef Sandwich and Their KILLER FRIES. There is a movement locally to bring Portillos to the area but from what I understand they (Portillos) are worried about breaking into this market because of Beef A Roo's lock on the market. It is a local chain with six or seven stores in an area the serves around 250,000 people. Would still like to have a Portillos here but love me some Beef A Roo! Simple and Fantastic!
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Portillos is overrated...they were great back in the 80's when only a handful of restaurants existed.
Question if you would be so kind:
Is there any decent Chicago style pizza in Rockford?...preferably thin crust.
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Yup, I'm not from Rockford but go there a few times a year. Lino's is the best bet for delicious thin crust. It's a hidden gem so it likely won't be too crowded when you go.
http://www.linosrockford.com/
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I agree on the Lino's topic. BEST pizza in town. My kids and extended family that have moved away from the area always want to go there when they're back for a visit. They do get rather busy in the evenings though and they do a tremendous amount of carry out. Great food!