It's a dive. As far as dives go, it's clean-ish, fun-ish, super rough around the edges, and yet still gets the job done. The pros:Reasonably priced drinks, friendly service, and if you keep to yourself/your group you'll have no issues. The cons: The normal rules apply for dive bar behavior and success... mind your business, keep your mouth shut and enjoy your drink, and watch the performance art unfold. I do have to agree with the other reviewer that said it's best to close the tab and head out by 10pm...it's sort of like the rules concerning gremlins after midnight. Except in this movie there's no Gizmo...and that's a bad thing.
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Michelle P.
This might be the worst bar I've ever been to. I came here twice to watch a friend in a karaoke competition, and both times my bar experience was horrible. Let's start with the service, or lack thereof. They are painfully understaffed, so getting service at the bar or tables is practically impossible. On my last visit, one of the waitresses was noticeably drunk, stumbling and weaving through the bar. On the night of the karaoke competition finale, they booked a company party that filled the parking lot to capacity and took up most of the seats in front of the stage so contestants and their guests had to go to the far side of the bar. Also, the finale was on December 23rd and went until after 2am when they kicked everyone out. Who does that two days before Christmas? Finally, the karaoke DJ was completely incompetent. I can't believe the bar allowed him to run the competition to the end. The whole thing was a joke. Basically, I hate this place. I will never go there again.
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Holly H.
HORRIBLE facility. An hour wait for a quesadilla appetizer. About 45 min wait for a couple sandwiches & wings. Beer on tap was watered down. Waitress was forgetful & slow, stating she went partying the night before. "Owners" lounging around bar while waitress struggled with the only 2 tables present. Ranch dressing tasted sour according to two people at our table. Had to walk to bar twice to get drink refills. After 2+ hours spent here with poor service & gross food, our table was given a free shot from the bar as "compensation". Would not recommend this place.
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Amy M.
Horrible Place to have a drink or go at anytime. If you're into hispanic music and dirty looks this is the place to go. The music choice is horrible and the waitresses are super slow and unfriendly.
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John G.
Omg. I just had the buffalo chicken sand which and I can guarantee this isn't you standard bar fare. The burgers are great too but avoid the burrito as it's an insult to everyone who's ever had real Mexican food. It's more Taco Bell than taqueria.
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Theresa C.
X's and O's kinda has an interesting vibe to it. Before 10pm, it's an old creeper sports bar. But after 10, it's a dance club with all the local Jersey Shore wannabes. I'm torn on what to think. I just usually come here on Wednesday evenings to chill with a few guys from work. Let me stress that... hanging with guys. Definitely not a place for a single lady to go solo (the aforementioned creeper factor is a little high). Sausage fest for sure, just not the ones you want to take home. They have $1 burgers ($.50 for cheese) and $1 bombs on Wednesday. The burgers are full size patties and pretty good too. Good value but kinda dangerous because you can get yourself wrecked on burgers, beers and bombs for all under $20. Great deal, just don't expect to drive home. The waitresses are pretty attentive though sometimes you can get one that's a scatterbrain. I've never had to wait to get another beer, they're usually right on it. Ask for Val, she's the best. It's all good until 10. TVs go off, crowd starts to change and suddenly you're in a dance club. What the shit? I've time travelled and all I did was sit on a bar stool. Seriously how many Jager bombs did I actually have? If you're into that scene, it's probably great. It's just not for me. My one question is why is there a bathroom attendant after 10? It's a little awkward after drinking cheap beer, having to go multiple times and then tipping the lady for handing you a paper towel. $1 for a wee is a little steep. Overall, it's an okay dive-y place for some good times. Just not a place I would make an extra effort to go and see.
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Jessica Q.
Horrible place the bartenders tried over charging.. not knowing that I was dd that night and only had one drink. It was a Friday nite and $3 you call it. I know how to add 3+3! When I asked her about it she acted like she didn't know what I was talking about. BEWARE! Count your change! Other than that it gets pretty scary a lot of gangbanger types hangout there. But the music was pretty good.
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Eric B.
X's and O's is an awful dive full of Burbillys and rotten bartenders. Every single experience there has been a travesty, it's a terribly disgusting place. The bartenders are very unethical and will charge what they want when they want. More than once I have bought two drinks (totaling maybe $8) gave her a twenty and waited forever for my change. Many times they claim that they all ready gave you your change when they did in fact not and will threaten to make YOU leave by the bouncers. This place is white trash ridden and you should never ever find yourself there.
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Autumn S.
I can't even begin to explain how I feel about this place except for that fact that I feel like I can't just relax because there are creeps crawling all over the place. When I walked in I wasn't even welcomed with a smile or a "hi how are you tonight? Our drink specials are this". Very disappointing good thing Davern's Tavern is only down the block!
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Andy M.
Friendly staff was very attentive and this is a good place to go for young in South Suburbs. A great ploace to catch a bears or NFL game as televisions are all over the place. This place has alot of events of which my favorite would be the go go girls dancing. They do karorokee and like I said it is a sports bar/ nightclub for young people. If you liver in area and don't want to travel far I would recommend this nplace. The pizza is also great.
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Very Loud Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : No Coat Check : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Michael L.
It's a dive. As far as dives go, it's clean-ish, fun-ish, super rough around the edges, and yet still gets the job done. The pros:Reasonably priced drinks, friendly service, and if you keep to yourself/your group you'll have no issues. The cons: The normal rules apply for dive bar behavior and success... mind your business, keep your mouth shut and enjoy your drink, and watch the performance art unfold. I do have to agree with the other reviewer that said it's best to close the tab and head out by 10pm...it's sort of like the rules concerning gremlins after midnight. Except in this movie there's no Gizmo...and that's a bad thing.
(3)Michelle P.
This might be the worst bar I've ever been to. I came here twice to watch a friend in a karaoke competition, and both times my bar experience was horrible. Let's start with the service, or lack thereof. They are painfully understaffed, so getting service at the bar or tables is practically impossible. On my last visit, one of the waitresses was noticeably drunk, stumbling and weaving through the bar. On the night of the karaoke competition finale, they booked a company party that filled the parking lot to capacity and took up most of the seats in front of the stage so contestants and their guests had to go to the far side of the bar. Also, the finale was on December 23rd and went until after 2am when they kicked everyone out. Who does that two days before Christmas? Finally, the karaoke DJ was completely incompetent. I can't believe the bar allowed him to run the competition to the end. The whole thing was a joke. Basically, I hate this place. I will never go there again.
(1)Holly H.
HORRIBLE facility. An hour wait for a quesadilla appetizer. About 45 min wait for a couple sandwiches & wings. Beer on tap was watered down. Waitress was forgetful & slow, stating she went partying the night before. "Owners" lounging around bar while waitress struggled with the only 2 tables present. Ranch dressing tasted sour according to two people at our table. Had to walk to bar twice to get drink refills. After 2+ hours spent here with poor service & gross food, our table was given a free shot from the bar as "compensation". Would not recommend this place.
(1)Amy M.
Horrible Place to have a drink or go at anytime. If you're into hispanic music and dirty looks this is the place to go. The music choice is horrible and the waitresses are super slow and unfriendly.
(1)John G.
Omg. I just had the buffalo chicken sand which and I can guarantee this isn't you standard bar fare. The burgers are great too but avoid the burrito as it's an insult to everyone who's ever had real Mexican food. It's more Taco Bell than taqueria.
(5)Theresa C.
X's and O's kinda has an interesting vibe to it. Before 10pm, it's an old creeper sports bar. But after 10, it's a dance club with all the local Jersey Shore wannabes. I'm torn on what to think. I just usually come here on Wednesday evenings to chill with a few guys from work. Let me stress that... hanging with guys. Definitely not a place for a single lady to go solo (the aforementioned creeper factor is a little high). Sausage fest for sure, just not the ones you want to take home. They have $1 burgers ($.50 for cheese) and $1 bombs on Wednesday. The burgers are full size patties and pretty good too. Good value but kinda dangerous because you can get yourself wrecked on burgers, beers and bombs for all under $20. Great deal, just don't expect to drive home. The waitresses are pretty attentive though sometimes you can get one that's a scatterbrain. I've never had to wait to get another beer, they're usually right on it. Ask for Val, she's the best. It's all good until 10. TVs go off, crowd starts to change and suddenly you're in a dance club. What the shit? I've time travelled and all I did was sit on a bar stool. Seriously how many Jager bombs did I actually have? If you're into that scene, it's probably great. It's just not for me. My one question is why is there a bathroom attendant after 10? It's a little awkward after drinking cheap beer, having to go multiple times and then tipping the lady for handing you a paper towel. $1 for a wee is a little steep. Overall, it's an okay dive-y place for some good times. Just not a place I would make an extra effort to go and see.
(3)Jessica Q.
Horrible place the bartenders tried over charging.. not knowing that I was dd that night and only had one drink. It was a Friday nite and $3 you call it. I know how to add 3+3! When I asked her about it she acted like she didn't know what I was talking about. BEWARE! Count your change! Other than that it gets pretty scary a lot of gangbanger types hangout there. But the music was pretty good.
(1)Eric B.
X's and O's is an awful dive full of Burbillys and rotten bartenders. Every single experience there has been a travesty, it's a terribly disgusting place. The bartenders are very unethical and will charge what they want when they want. More than once I have bought two drinks (totaling maybe $8) gave her a twenty and waited forever for my change. Many times they claim that they all ready gave you your change when they did in fact not and will threaten to make YOU leave by the bouncers. This place is white trash ridden and you should never ever find yourself there.
(1)Autumn S.
I can't even begin to explain how I feel about this place except for that fact that I feel like I can't just relax because there are creeps crawling all over the place. When I walked in I wasn't even welcomed with a smile or a "hi how are you tonight? Our drink specials are this". Very disappointing good thing Davern's Tavern is only down the block!
(2)Andy M.
Friendly staff was very attentive and this is a good place to go for young in South Suburbs. A great ploace to catch a bears or NFL game as televisions are all over the place. This place has alot of events of which my favorite would be the go go girls dancing. They do karorokee and like I said it is a sports bar/ nightclub for young people. If you liver in area and don't want to travel far I would recommend this nplace. The pizza is also great.
(5)Aurelio E.
Go to spot around the area
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