Menu for Balboa's Cheesesteaks in Naperville, IL

OK all these people saying this authentic Philly are either senile or lying. It's terrible just like the place in Downers which... I stopped going to after my first authentic cheesesteak. Bread is nothing like it, meat is nothing like it either. You get aChicago version of a cheesesteak just like you get a Chicago version of pizza in Cali. If you look at some of the posts, theywere "trying to get their seasoning right" because they just opened. Whatever, people will still go here but if you have evereaten a real cheese steak apparently they only do it in Philly, doesn't matter if it's a famous joint or not, can't get oneoutside of Philly and they don't cost 9$. Read more

I have visited this place more than a few times now. And they just keep getting better! So delicious! Everyone who hasbt... tried it, should. Read more

This was nothing like cheese steaks I've had in Chicago and I think I have been missing out. This was so simple and flavorful.... Whiz, onions, and meat. The meat was chopped so fine that I didn't have to do much to chew. (I appreciate that since I haveTMJ.) The only two things that knocked it down a star were: 1. I got burned from the extremely hot whiz on my thumb. (I took mytime before eating it since I was taking pics of the sandwich so it was a shock it was still that hot.) 2. The red cream sodatasted like red seltzer water. (I'm assuming the syrup ran out but the ice in the drink saved my burned thumb.) I would totallygo back because the taste was amazing and the one staff guy there was really friendly. Bring a sweater in the winter. It was abit chilly. Read more

I love a good Philly Cheesesteak. Balboa?s did not disappoint. I ordered a #3 Brawler with sweet peppers and it was awesome! ... Their cheesesteaks are made to order and are spot on. Unfortunately, I have to drive and park, which is a problem for quick inand outs for all the businesses in that mall. They have a huge college and HS student population around them, but IMO theirmeal options are a bit more expensive than other?s near by. I don?t know their rent or other costs, but in their interest, I?drecommend they offer some type of student pricing or frequent diner program to get students in and coming back. Best of luck,Balboa?s! Read more

We stopped in today to check out this place. WOW. from the friendly staff to the authentic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich to the... hand cut fries this place is great. And very reasonably priced.. We will be back.. check it out, you won't be disappointed.HIGHLY Recommend! Read more