This place was a disappointment.
I'm a big fan of a good Italian Beef sandwich. I was introduced to it when I lived in the Chicago area in 2001. Since I've moved back to AZ, I am always in search of a good one. Lately, on my way to Anaheim for a little family fun, I stop at Portillo's in Buena Park or Moreno Valley. This is a must. Needless to say this is what I compare Italian Beef sandwiches to.
The Italian Beef sandwich at Al's just did not compare. Not only was the beef dry even though I got it wet, but it just tasted different. It was definitely an unexpected taste for me. The rest of the family agreed too. The hype was there but did not deliver or meet my expectations for me.
To top it off, the service wasn't the best either. It took a few times for the cashier to get the order right. And even though the order was right they still managed to screw up one of the items we ordered. Though they did rectify it. And to top it off, we ordered a "chopped" salad. The lettuce wasn't even chopped. What? Not chopped? It's the little things.
We ended up leaving disappointed. It was a bust for us and definitely not worth the trek from Chandler.