Rax

Ok, we went thru the drive-thru, so ambience can't be part of my review. That lets us focus straight on the food.

Now, I remember Rax from decades ago. I've not had a Rax Roast Beef since 1989 or 1990. And a big pox on management for not showing any solid leadership - someone must have paid the C-suite to tank the brand, as they've shrunk mightily. One would think it's the food. Au contraire.

We got a regular Rax, a King Rax, and Twisty Fries, along with a chocolate shake. WOW. I was blown away. It essentially tossed the Arby's roast beef into the garbage- the bun was warm, soft, buttery..... the meat? Spectacular. their BBQ sauce was less tasty than I'd remembered- the Twisty Fries were just spot on fantastic!

Why this place isn't growing again is beyond me! The food is awesome, and we'll gladly make the drive from the NW Suburbs to Joliet to have this delectable roast beef sandwich again. Try it- it's REALLY good!

If you're looking for an affordable and tasty meal along with a nostalgic trip then you need to come to Rax.

A friend and I made the trek out to Rax in honor of former spokesman Mr. Delicious. The inside of the restaurant is clean, spacious and has the old school sun room. The staff is friendly and quick to serve. I had the roast beef sandwich with fries and a drink. The meal is about what you'd expect from a fast food roast beef shop but it's fun to say you've been to an old chain that's still around.

Check out Rax if you're in the area!

Growing up, Rax was one of my favorites. The BBC, Twisty Fries, and Chocolate Chip Shake were just as good as I remembered from my childhood. Unfortunately, there are not that many Rax restaurants left (and Arby's is not a good substitute). Hopefully someone will consider bringing back this brand.

$7 for a bratwurst with NO fries or drink!?! Insane. I used to come here and I know they aren't the cheapest but come on!! I just stopped by to try the brat. Not worth it. The money or the taste. Also, chili was terrible. I do like their curly fries though. Two stars and that's generous. Sad actually, and I I know we don't have any other Rax in Illinois.

Super friendly staff

Beef n cheddar - pretty good but could use more cheese sauce

Potato with cheese - really good, had lots of cheese sauce. They charge 30 cents if you add a packet of butter (whipped spread).

Bill was $11 which seems just a little over priced.

Amazing! Had me filled with nostalgia. The place is a time capsule. I grew up going to the one in Washington, IL and stumbled upon this one while in Joliet.

Rax was a childhood staple growing up and like many things in life, Rax seemed to go away, but I did find this location still open. Oh the nostalgia!

I was on a road trip in the area and just had to go for old times sake.

Sadly, you were not able to go inside due to Covid. But I was able to go through the drive-thru. I really wanted a baked potato but passed on it since it wasn't really a car friendly type of food.

I was greeted at the speaker and placed my order for a roast beef and cheese with curly fries and a Coke.

Now let me come out and say it, Rax is like a poor mans Arby's, but better. I'll always choose Rax over the other guys.

The sandwich was good! Full of roast beef and cheese. The fries were great and seasoned but could have been a little warmer. The meal was about $9 which is standard for a fast food meal/combo.

It was totally worth the trip down memory lane and i hope I'm able to inside this location one day.

Food is decent for fast food. We got three cheesy beef sandwiches and two large twisty fries. Delicious. But price shocked us. It's been years if not a decade since we've been. It was 27$ for our entire order. Better than Arby's!

Always stop at Rax when I'm back in town. Best ham sandwich around. Fries good and mozzarella sticks too

We have an Arbys that is closer, but I drive to Rax every time. The food is wonderful. Love the BBC sandwich. There is a great variety of sandwiches.
But so much more. Baked Potatoes 5 different kinds, great Chili, French fries, and salads. This is one of the oldest Rax's in this area. Very worth a try.