Worst cheesesteak I ever ate! it was an incredible disappointment.
(1)
Lauren F.
Nasty! Meat was watery and runny . And the guy who's been there for yrs is slick as a eel always trying to see who he can get extra money from . DONT BUY FOOD HERE!
(1)
Tierra M.
I always loved this place growing up in Philly. Hands down the best cheese steak to me! If your like me and want a cheese steak that actually has more than enough steak on it than visit them see what i mean. So many places charge you 8-10$ for a steak and you are getting more bread than steak...if i want cheese bread i will go to pizza hut or domino's right??? Pagano's is not only good but has reasonable prices and you get way more than you ask for. Please is you are visiting Philly and want a good cheese steak come here. Don't get caught up in the hype about the other cheese steak places because they are popular go to one that's good. Reasonable prices and very delicious go try!!
(4)
Frankie B.
This was my second time getting a cheese steak here since I couldn't actually remember if I had ever had one before which isn't a good thing. Once I got there I remembered I had been there once before which is why it took so long to go back. The steak was below average, and chopped way too fine. I asked for extra American cheese and I could barely taste any cheese on it at all. The roll was very soggy and the sauce was a clumpy mess. This place may have been good in its heyday but their are far better steaks at your local pizza shops.
(2)
Christian H.
This place always has huge steaks, which is something I like. Although I wish they would use a higher quality beef--it was like chopped up cat food. I think they have changed owners more recently, and therefore the quality of food has gone down for the sake of profit, but it's still filling nonetheless. The interior is a little, okay way dingy and dated, and the area (even though I call it home and am not scared of it) is a bit intimidating if you are not a local to the area (although the medium income is like $60,000 in that part of WOL).
(3)
Lamont T.
one of the best cheese steak I have had in years, in my opinion one of the best in Philly, it's a must that I put that much word on it. to up from me
(4)
jalene b.
My husband was born and raised in Germantown. Once he took me here no other cheesesteak comes close. Pats, Geno's please!!
(4)
Aaron W.
I'm sorry, but idk how people gave the steaks a good rating. Maybe they aren't from Philly or never taste a REAL steak. First the meat is cheap and disgusting. It tastes like somebody chewed up the meat and spit it out. Secondly, the meat had no taste at all. You'd be better off eating paper. The only good thing about these steaks are the amount of meat they give you.
(1)
Jardain M.
my all time favorite sandwich shop. they have the best steak sandwiches in the country.
(5)
Malcolm H.
I grew on Pagano's. Any time I go home to West Oak Lane, Pagano's is a must. Hands down these are the best cheesesteaks in all of Philly Land. The meat is cooked to cheesy perfection, the bread is soft and tasty, and does not fall apart under the sheer weight of the meat that is loaded into these godly sandwiches. A Pagano's steak will basically put you into a joyful food coma.
(5)
mike v.
I'm a big fan of this place and have been for 20 years. I always get the same thing: triple chicken cheesesteak (american, prov AND whiz) with friend onions, mayo and hot sauce. A classic. I keep it down to a few times per year...otherwise my heart will explode.
(4)
Marquita H.
I love the steaks... the hoagies are awesome too!!. I love the fact that I have moved back to the area and I can now walk to get me a steak any time. The staff is very nice and pleasant. Always clean when ever I visit .....
(4)
Dash S.
There are good Cheesesteakeries and the rest... There is a reason that this place has been voted in the best of Philly numerious times. Part of the problem with getting a good cheesesteak is that opinions are very subjective. I will just say this... "TO ME" Pagano's is the best cheesesteak I have ever eaten hands down, bar none. There are those that complain of the cheesesteak being too meaty... How is that a problem? Those same folks are probablly the ones that grew up eating at the tourist traps (Pat's and Geno's - Reviews coming soon) I grew up not too far from Pagano's and this was the place I grew up eating Cheesesteaks from call me crazy but this again to me is as good as it gets! Get yourself a triple cheese and be done! Bottom Line: I wish I was still living in Philadelphia just so I wouldn't have to make special trips to Pagano's when I go to Philly.
(5)
Kev M.
Awesome quality steaks. Can't go wrong
(4)
Donna M.
So if this was back in the day, I would've given them 5 stars without hesitation but I've been back twice in the last month or so and I think they've fallen off. Now, I might be showing my age here but I grew up on Pagano's when all they had were hoagies and steaks. You want a hoagie? Line up to the left---a steak? Stand on your right. They still have that in place but so much else has changed. They offer a lot more than just steaks & hoagies and I think they even take phone orders now. That's new to me too. It used to be you placed your order and side-stepped down the counter to the register to pay. Sandwiches were made and cashed out in the order in which you placed them. These past two visits, complete chaos around whose sandwich belonged to whom and people who ordered chicken cheese steaks behind me getting their orders before my regular steak--what's up with that? Also, my steak didn't seem to be hot enough because it seemed like more chicken cheese steaks were being ordered and made fresh while the beef pile of meat was just sitting. I think on busy nights, they need to have a person working the beef grill and another on chicken. The food is still good--no complaints there. I would be willing to give them a higher rating if they got the counter together. I went on 2 nights that didn't seem to be extremely busy and both times witnessed a bunch of confusion with the orders.
(3)
Oliver J.
Overrated... A bunch of meat on a roll...not in my Philly top 10...i live 5 minutes away and will travel to other spots for a better steak
(3)
Ben D.
Visited from Buffalo and was lucky enough to stumble on this authentic place. Delicious food, friendly service. Will be back!
(5)
Felix S.
This is a CHEESESTEAK!!!! Walked into this place and the customer service right away! From the grill to the register the employees were at my satisfaction.. I didn't know what to get so I got the three Cheese Steak Sandwich with Everything! I mean Everything. It came with mushrooms, peppers, hot peppers, provolone, whiz, American and about 5 POUNDS of MEAT. (Those who don't like big sandwiches should beware) It only cost me $7.75 for a sandwich that have a value of about 20 dollars! I only ate half but let me tell you it was so DAMN GOOD! They also had a self service for pickles and Peppers.
(5)
Eboni F.
The hoagies are still on point!!! But the pickles have lost their luster.... Still more than worth the price of $7.25
(4)
Taifa W.
I am sure there are plenty of places that claim to have the "Best Cheesesteak in Philly"! I grew up on Pagano's cheeasesteaks and hoagies!! They are so overstuffed I have yet to finish one in one sitting! The best! This is always my first stop when I touchdown in the city!
(5)
Aisha N.
I came here specifically to get a cheesesteak and they delivered a scrumptious delight! I had the Pepper cheesesteak... they mix sweet and hot peppers together. Add pickles and fried onions I was in Heaven! The cheesesteak was good and the service was great! I did not order my pepper cheesesteak to eat there so they packed it up. No biggie, they unpacked my sandwich and hooked it up for me. Great cheesesteak and great service... a stop to this place is a must the next time I visit. I got a Pepper cheesesteak hoogie to go for my husband.... I will put another review after he eats his sandwich.
(5)
Kisente F.
I came here from a friend's recommendation. Everything here is like what she told me: friendly people, good service, cheesesteak w/ overload of meat for cheap; except that it's not the best cheesesteak I've ever tasted. The beef is chopped into tiny pieces. When the beef was cooking the juice that keeps the beef tender evaporated into the air due to the multiple flips of the beef.
(3)
Nicole W.
The women are always extremely nice and are quick to hold a conversation with you. The food is fantastic. The hoagies and cheesesteaks are delicious and packed AND I MEAN PACKED with meat. One time the lady doing the steaks even gave me the rest of the mushroom & steak for free since there was too much of it. You really won't be disappointed going here. Everything is free and delicious. It's pricey but for the amount of food you're sure not to waste your money. I really suggest you try it. Definitely one of the best hoagie and steak places in Philly.
(4)
Dei D.
I went to Pagano's tonight and ordered 4 cheese steaks for my family. I'd been hearing a lot about this place lately and decided to check it out tonight. The steaks were chocked full of meat and the rolls were fresh and soft. Aside from that, they were nothing to write home about to momma. One reviewer said she preferred cheese steaks from The Explorer's Den. I don't know if they're still in business, but I stopped going to TED years ago. They had several fat ladies making the cheese steaks. It was very hot outside and inside as well. Their fat bat wings were swinging back and forth as they cooked the steaks and sweat was just dripping down onto the steak. It totally grossed me out and I left after seeing that and never returned. Hey, I wanted a cheese steak with extra cheese and fried onions, but not someone's body secretions!
(3)
Karen E.
The cheesesteaks here are excellent. The hoagie bread is perfection - flaky outside, fluffy inside. And the meat - good Lord, the meat... an insane portion of filling that makes the sandwich the size of your head, neck included. If you have out of town guests and they're after the Philly cheesesteak experience, Pagano's is an excellent display of Philly's finest. The cooks will size you up from behind the counter, true - they know the regulars. However, tell them you're from out of town (c'mon, they know already) and they'll treat you right. You'll be back the next day looking for more. Plan to take it home, there's nowhere to eat inside.
(4)
Lydia T.
Paganos is pretty good, I must say. If you like real cheeseasteaks then you will like these, if you like Geno's, stick to Geno's. Lots of free huge peppers and zesty pickles. Enormous sandwiches.
(3)
Lori O.
So far the best i have had in Philly. And they were accomodating for the fact that i cant eat wheat. So no bread for me. But it was awesome! And they took a $1 off the price since i didnt get the bread. How cool is that?
(4)
Ava W.
Pagano's: Not for the faint of heart or the small-stomached.lol If you're looking 4 a dainty little treat of a sandwich..my dear, you've come to the wrong place..this is where the big boys (and girls) roll..Yes, they are sloppy but they are equally delicious. So come get ur grub..and be sure to grab some complimentary pickles and peppers AND plenty of extra napkins b4 u walk out the door!!
(3)
Scott K.
I've been in love with Pagano's for years. It was my first love in Philly. Are they overstuffed? Heck yeah!! I only get the chicken cheesesteak in an effort to be healthy (it's a self delusion...I know). The trick to having a positive experience at Pagano's is to know what you want before stepping up to the firing line--err umm I mean counter. The other trick is not to even attempt to eat this as a regular sandwich--it won't work. These steaks must be eaten with a knife and fork; any other method and the steak will end up all over. My one complaint is that they are closed on Sundays. WTF?!?!? Pagono's is a safe bet for a great meal (or two; since these things are huge)!!!
(5)
Jennifer A.
As a customer of 30 years of Pagans, it was hard to stop patronizing this business. About 2-3 months ago, they changed ownership and staff, ok. But when they changed the rolls, I had to walk away, sadly!
(2)
Rosanne R.
So much meat in my cheesesteak I can eat it all weekend, very good and I live around the corner so its walking distance.
(4)
Bruce B.
Pagano's has the worst Cheesesteak in Philly! I don't know how it got such a great reputation. Why is it so awful you ask? Well let me break it down for you. They use a very cheap grade of meat and when they cook it, they chop it up so fine that it becomes pulverised till it's like the consistency of baby food. It's chopped and grilled to death! Pagno's gives you a lot of meat-which is what the budget-minded consumer loves, hence the reputation. But again it's a cheap grade of meat so I'm definitely not feeling it. Then they use a regular Amoroso roll! And any Philly sandwich aficionado will tell you that this roll will not stand up to a lot of cheap meat. The result is a sloppy, gooey, smelly hot mess. I ripped it, so skip it!
(1)
Christine D.
Philly cheese steak here was awesome it's really good,cheesy and huge.love it so much can't wait to go there again. But just ignore the cooks lol they r annoying.. just enjoy the cheese steak coz it's so damn good and big. Imm going to buy cheese steak there yummy and cheap.:)
(4)
Mitch G.
This is my number two place for Cheesesteaks. It was a tough decision but, I think that it really is just a little bit inferior to the Explorer's Den ( check out that Yelp for details). Pagano's delivers gigantic rocket sized sandwiches which are flavorful. At times, depending on the grill chef, they go beyond the tasty limits of the incredible price deal and reach near semi-idolic status. THIS is a darn good steak sandwich and I just wish the Best of Philly would stop only checking the places in South Philly for truth in between the buns!
(4)
Michael T.
Sloppy, it ain't no Tony lukes. I will say lots of people like it but it's just to messy for me. The sandwhichs are pretty much open face, they are LOADED with meat. At 6.75 for a cheese steak wit fried onions it's a deal, but a deal not fit for me
(3)
Deanna J.
I ate at Pagano's Steaks at the urging of my uncle who'd lived their for most of his life. I got a real cheesesteak and it was way to loaded with meat and was a huge mess. However, it was still pretty tasty. My parents are in Philly as I type and are picking up a hoagie for me this time. I'm hoping its less of a mess, but just as good.
(3)
Meera J.
My absolute favorite place to get cheesesteaks and I love cheeseteaks a lot. They pack the sandwiches with meat and the bread is always soft and fresh. The aroma makes your mouth water even before you can taste it. I also like that they chop up the meat thinly instead of leaving it chunky. If you're out and are planning on getting something quick to go, this is the place to go. Get a movie and make a night out of it. Very competitive prices, and it'll hard to be disappointed.
(4)
donna b.
Pagano's is my absolute favorite place to buy a steak in Philly. They kinda taste like one of the well mentioned South Philly steakhouses, specifically the one on South St.......except Pagano's steaks have more flavor IMO. The price is pretty reasonable and you get a ton of meat in which I love to watch them as they cook said meat. Even their pickles are my favorite pickles to get from philly LOL. The only downfall I'd say, for me personally is the meat, sometimes it's just way too much and I'll end up taking half of it off which isn't a bad thing being I can decrease it to my liking:) But for those who also enjoy steaks but would like a little less meat that's something to consider. Don't ask me why I've never asked them to simply put less meat on it!
(5)
J R.
It's the perfect place if you want to pig out. Lots and lots of meat on their hoagies and steaks. The wait staff is hilarious and a little rude at times, but they always get the orders right. Their hoagies are serious belly fillers and for my taste, a better choice than the steaks. But the steaks are otherworldly. Unlike most other spots around town, you have to eat a Paganos steak while sitting at a table and usually with a fork.
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Divya R.
Worst cheesesteak I ever ate! it was an incredible disappointment.
(1)Lauren F.
Nasty! Meat was watery and runny . And the guy who's been there for yrs is slick as a eel always trying to see who he can get extra money from . DONT BUY FOOD HERE!
(1)Tierra M.
I always loved this place growing up in Philly. Hands down the best cheese steak to me! If your like me and want a cheese steak that actually has more than enough steak on it than visit them see what i mean. So many places charge you 8-10$ for a steak and you are getting more bread than steak...if i want cheese bread i will go to pizza hut or domino's right??? Pagano's is not only good but has reasonable prices and you get way more than you ask for. Please is you are visiting Philly and want a good cheese steak come here. Don't get caught up in the hype about the other cheese steak places because they are popular go to one that's good. Reasonable prices and very delicious go try!!
(4)Frankie B.
This was my second time getting a cheese steak here since I couldn't actually remember if I had ever had one before which isn't a good thing. Once I got there I remembered I had been there once before which is why it took so long to go back. The steak was below average, and chopped way too fine. I asked for extra American cheese and I could barely taste any cheese on it at all. The roll was very soggy and the sauce was a clumpy mess. This place may have been good in its heyday but their are far better steaks at your local pizza shops.
(2)Christian H.
This place always has huge steaks, which is something I like. Although I wish they would use a higher quality beef--it was like chopped up cat food. I think they have changed owners more recently, and therefore the quality of food has gone down for the sake of profit, but it's still filling nonetheless. The interior is a little, okay way dingy and dated, and the area (even though I call it home and am not scared of it) is a bit intimidating if you are not a local to the area (although the medium income is like $60,000 in that part of WOL).
(3)Lamont T.
one of the best cheese steak I have had in years, in my opinion one of the best in Philly, it's a must that I put that much word on it. to up from me
(4)jalene b.
My husband was born and raised in Germantown. Once he took me here no other cheesesteak comes close. Pats, Geno's please!!
(4)Aaron W.
I'm sorry, but idk how people gave the steaks a good rating. Maybe they aren't from Philly or never taste a REAL steak. First the meat is cheap and disgusting. It tastes like somebody chewed up the meat and spit it out. Secondly, the meat had no taste at all. You'd be better off eating paper. The only good thing about these steaks are the amount of meat they give you.
(1)Jardain M.
my all time favorite sandwich shop. they have the best steak sandwiches in the country.
(5)Malcolm H.
I grew on Pagano's. Any time I go home to West Oak Lane, Pagano's is a must. Hands down these are the best cheesesteaks in all of Philly Land. The meat is cooked to cheesy perfection, the bread is soft and tasty, and does not fall apart under the sheer weight of the meat that is loaded into these godly sandwiches. A Pagano's steak will basically put you into a joyful food coma.
(5)mike v.
I'm a big fan of this place and have been for 20 years. I always get the same thing: triple chicken cheesesteak (american, prov AND whiz) with friend onions, mayo and hot sauce. A classic. I keep it down to a few times per year...otherwise my heart will explode.
(4)Marquita H.
I love the steaks... the hoagies are awesome too!!. I love the fact that I have moved back to the area and I can now walk to get me a steak any time. The staff is very nice and pleasant. Always clean when ever I visit .....
(4)Dash S.
There are good Cheesesteakeries and the rest... There is a reason that this place has been voted in the best of Philly numerious times. Part of the problem with getting a good cheesesteak is that opinions are very subjective. I will just say this... "TO ME" Pagano's is the best cheesesteak I have ever eaten hands down, bar none. There are those that complain of the cheesesteak being too meaty... How is that a problem? Those same folks are probablly the ones that grew up eating at the tourist traps (Pat's and Geno's - Reviews coming soon) I grew up not too far from Pagano's and this was the place I grew up eating Cheesesteaks from call me crazy but this again to me is as good as it gets! Get yourself a triple cheese and be done! Bottom Line: I wish I was still living in Philadelphia just so I wouldn't have to make special trips to Pagano's when I go to Philly.
(5)Kev M.
Awesome quality steaks. Can't go wrong
(4)Donna M.
So if this was back in the day, I would've given them 5 stars without hesitation but I've been back twice in the last month or so and I think they've fallen off. Now, I might be showing my age here but I grew up on Pagano's when all they had were hoagies and steaks. You want a hoagie? Line up to the left---a steak? Stand on your right. They still have that in place but so much else has changed. They offer a lot more than just steaks & hoagies and I think they even take phone orders now. That's new to me too. It used to be you placed your order and side-stepped down the counter to the register to pay. Sandwiches were made and cashed out in the order in which you placed them. These past two visits, complete chaos around whose sandwich belonged to whom and people who ordered chicken cheese steaks behind me getting their orders before my regular steak--what's up with that? Also, my steak didn't seem to be hot enough because it seemed like more chicken cheese steaks were being ordered and made fresh while the beef pile of meat was just sitting. I think on busy nights, they need to have a person working the beef grill and another on chicken. The food is still good--no complaints there. I would be willing to give them a higher rating if they got the counter together. I went on 2 nights that didn't seem to be extremely busy and both times witnessed a bunch of confusion with the orders.
(3)Oliver J.
Overrated... A bunch of meat on a roll...not in my Philly top 10...i live 5 minutes away and will travel to other spots for a better steak
(3)Ben D.
Visited from Buffalo and was lucky enough to stumble on this authentic place. Delicious food, friendly service. Will be back!
(5)Felix S.
This is a CHEESESTEAK!!!! Walked into this place and the customer service right away! From the grill to the register the employees were at my satisfaction.. I didn't know what to get so I got the three Cheese Steak Sandwich with Everything! I mean Everything. It came with mushrooms, peppers, hot peppers, provolone, whiz, American and about 5 POUNDS of MEAT. (Those who don't like big sandwiches should beware) It only cost me $7.75 for a sandwich that have a value of about 20 dollars! I only ate half but let me tell you it was so DAMN GOOD! They also had a self service for pickles and Peppers.
(5)Eboni F.
The hoagies are still on point!!! But the pickles have lost their luster.... Still more than worth the price of $7.25
(4)Taifa W.
I am sure there are plenty of places that claim to have the "Best Cheesesteak in Philly"! I grew up on Pagano's cheeasesteaks and hoagies!! They are so overstuffed I have yet to finish one in one sitting! The best! This is always my first stop when I touchdown in the city!
(5)Aisha N.
I came here specifically to get a cheesesteak and they delivered a scrumptious delight! I had the Pepper cheesesteak... they mix sweet and hot peppers together. Add pickles and fried onions I was in Heaven! The cheesesteak was good and the service was great! I did not order my pepper cheesesteak to eat there so they packed it up. No biggie, they unpacked my sandwich and hooked it up for me. Great cheesesteak and great service... a stop to this place is a must the next time I visit. I got a Pepper cheesesteak hoogie to go for my husband.... I will put another review after he eats his sandwich.
(5)Kisente F.
I came here from a friend's recommendation. Everything here is like what she told me: friendly people, good service, cheesesteak w/ overload of meat for cheap; except that it's not the best cheesesteak I've ever tasted. The beef is chopped into tiny pieces. When the beef was cooking the juice that keeps the beef tender evaporated into the air due to the multiple flips of the beef.
(3)Nicole W.
The women are always extremely nice and are quick to hold a conversation with you. The food is fantastic. The hoagies and cheesesteaks are delicious and packed AND I MEAN PACKED with meat. One time the lady doing the steaks even gave me the rest of the mushroom & steak for free since there was too much of it. You really won't be disappointed going here. Everything is free and delicious. It's pricey but for the amount of food you're sure not to waste your money. I really suggest you try it. Definitely one of the best hoagie and steak places in Philly.
(4)Dei D.
I went to Pagano's tonight and ordered 4 cheese steaks for my family. I'd been hearing a lot about this place lately and decided to check it out tonight. The steaks were chocked full of meat and the rolls were fresh and soft. Aside from that, they were nothing to write home about to momma. One reviewer said she preferred cheese steaks from The Explorer's Den. I don't know if they're still in business, but I stopped going to TED years ago. They had several fat ladies making the cheese steaks. It was very hot outside and inside as well. Their fat bat wings were swinging back and forth as they cooked the steaks and sweat was just dripping down onto the steak. It totally grossed me out and I left after seeing that and never returned. Hey, I wanted a cheese steak with extra cheese and fried onions, but not someone's body secretions!
(3)Karen E.
The cheesesteaks here are excellent. The hoagie bread is perfection - flaky outside, fluffy inside. And the meat - good Lord, the meat... an insane portion of filling that makes the sandwich the size of your head, neck included. If you have out of town guests and they're after the Philly cheesesteak experience, Pagano's is an excellent display of Philly's finest. The cooks will size you up from behind the counter, true - they know the regulars. However, tell them you're from out of town (c'mon, they know already) and they'll treat you right. You'll be back the next day looking for more. Plan to take it home, there's nowhere to eat inside.
(4)Lydia T.
Paganos is pretty good, I must say. If you like real cheeseasteaks then you will like these, if you like Geno's, stick to Geno's. Lots of free huge peppers and zesty pickles. Enormous sandwiches.
(3)Lori O.
So far the best i have had in Philly. And they were accomodating for the fact that i cant eat wheat. So no bread for me. But it was awesome! And they took a $1 off the price since i didnt get the bread. How cool is that?
(4)Ava W.
Pagano's: Not for the faint of heart or the small-stomached.lol If you're looking 4 a dainty little treat of a sandwich..my dear, you've come to the wrong place..this is where the big boys (and girls) roll..Yes, they are sloppy but they are equally delicious. So come get ur grub..and be sure to grab some complimentary pickles and peppers AND plenty of extra napkins b4 u walk out the door!!
(3)Scott K.
I've been in love with Pagano's for years. It was my first love in Philly. Are they overstuffed? Heck yeah!! I only get the chicken cheesesteak in an effort to be healthy (it's a self delusion...I know). The trick to having a positive experience at Pagano's is to know what you want before stepping up to the firing line--err umm I mean counter. The other trick is not to even attempt to eat this as a regular sandwich--it won't work. These steaks must be eaten with a knife and fork; any other method and the steak will end up all over. My one complaint is that they are closed on Sundays. WTF?!?!? Pagono's is a safe bet for a great meal (or two; since these things are huge)!!!
(5)Jennifer A.
As a customer of 30 years of Pagans, it was hard to stop patronizing this business. About 2-3 months ago, they changed ownership and staff, ok. But when they changed the rolls, I had to walk away, sadly!
(2)Rosanne R.
So much meat in my cheesesteak I can eat it all weekend, very good and I live around the corner so its walking distance.
(4)Bruce B.
Pagano's has the worst Cheesesteak in Philly! I don't know how it got such a great reputation. Why is it so awful you ask? Well let me break it down for you. They use a very cheap grade of meat and when they cook it, they chop it up so fine that it becomes pulverised till it's like the consistency of baby food. It's chopped and grilled to death! Pagno's gives you a lot of meat-which is what the budget-minded consumer loves, hence the reputation. But again it's a cheap grade of meat so I'm definitely not feeling it. Then they use a regular Amoroso roll! And any Philly sandwich aficionado will tell you that this roll will not stand up to a lot of cheap meat. The result is a sloppy, gooey, smelly hot mess. I ripped it, so skip it!
(1)Christine D.
Philly cheese steak here was awesome it's really good,cheesy and huge.love it so much can't wait to go there again. But just ignore the cooks lol they r annoying.. just enjoy the cheese steak coz it's so damn good and big. Imm going to buy cheese steak there yummy and cheap.:)
(4)Mitch G.
This is my number two place for Cheesesteaks. It was a tough decision but, I think that it really is just a little bit inferior to the Explorer's Den ( check out that Yelp for details). Pagano's delivers gigantic rocket sized sandwiches which are flavorful. At times, depending on the grill chef, they go beyond the tasty limits of the incredible price deal and reach near semi-idolic status. THIS is a darn good steak sandwich and I just wish the Best of Philly would stop only checking the places in South Philly for truth in between the buns!
(4)Michael T.
Sloppy, it ain't no Tony lukes. I will say lots of people like it but it's just to messy for me. The sandwhichs are pretty much open face, they are LOADED with meat. At 6.75 for a cheese steak wit fried onions it's a deal, but a deal not fit for me
(3)Deanna J.
I ate at Pagano's Steaks at the urging of my uncle who'd lived their for most of his life. I got a real cheesesteak and it was way to loaded with meat and was a huge mess. However, it was still pretty tasty. My parents are in Philly as I type and are picking up a hoagie for me this time. I'm hoping its less of a mess, but just as good.
(3)Meera J.
My absolute favorite place to get cheesesteaks and I love cheeseteaks a lot. They pack the sandwiches with meat and the bread is always soft and fresh. The aroma makes your mouth water even before you can taste it. I also like that they chop up the meat thinly instead of leaving it chunky. If you're out and are planning on getting something quick to go, this is the place to go. Get a movie and make a night out of it. Very competitive prices, and it'll hard to be disappointed.
(4)donna b.
Pagano's is my absolute favorite place to buy a steak in Philly. They kinda taste like one of the well mentioned South Philly steakhouses, specifically the one on South St.......except Pagano's steaks have more flavor IMO. The price is pretty reasonable and you get a ton of meat in which I love to watch them as they cook said meat. Even their pickles are my favorite pickles to get from philly LOL. The only downfall I'd say, for me personally is the meat, sometimes it's just way too much and I'll end up taking half of it off which isn't a bad thing being I can decrease it to my liking:) But for those who also enjoy steaks but would like a little less meat that's something to consider. Don't ask me why I've never asked them to simply put less meat on it!
(5)J R.
It's the perfect place if you want to pig out. Lots and lots of meat on their hoagies and steaks. The wait staff is hilarious and a little rude at times, but they always get the orders right. Their hoagies are serious belly fillers and for my taste, a better choice than the steaks. But the steaks are otherworldly. Unlike most other spots around town, you have to eat a Paganos steak while sitting at a table and usually with a fork.
(3)Gwen R.
simply the best
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