Pagano’s Steaks

Reviews

• Cynthia G.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  My favorite spot to get a cheesesteak from in the Mt. Airy/West Oak Lane section of the city. I ordered the cheesesteak special which came with sweet peppers, mushrooms, and fried onions.  He hooked my food up in under 6 minutes since it was only one other customer besides myself. He put everything on it like I requested and they are definitely friendly. Whenever I come in, I am greeted  with my order being taken within less than 2 minutes and they always get my order right. Never had any issues.

• Conchita L.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 27 May 2026

  Worst steak I've ever had.
  
  Stopped today to pickup a cheesesteak that I ordered over the phone.
  The first bite was all Gristle. Tough and chewy. Smh... I spit that out. Next I noticed it was so dry. I had to run for a drink before I choked. I asked for mayonnaise. No mayo. I asked for cheese whiz. No whiz. They put American and provolone cheese on the sandwich. Not what I asked for at all and this is not the first time that this has happened. Getting home to find out that the sandwich was not prepared in the manner that you requested. Bad business.
  The meat had no flavor. No flavor at all. It tasted like water. Bland. They must use the cheapest beef on the market. I don't like cheap meat with gristle.
  As a native Philadelphian, Paganos  is not like it use to be.
  
  I wasted $9.00 and will not be going back for some time. Go right across the street to the pizza joint. Their steaks have more flavor.
  
  See photos.

• Shardai G.

  star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

  Good steaks! Hot & fresh. I loved the fresh beef grilled with onions, sweet peppers, with cheese and mayo on the roll, and ketchup drizzled on top. It's so awesome to get what you had exactly in mind :). It was made right for me!
  
  I like to add hot peppers for an additional layer of flavor.
  
  The wait on a busy Saturday can be about 20 minutes overall. The ladies there today were friendly and professional.

• Tyneisha M.

  star star star star_border star_border 22 May 2026

  Decent but I'm still on the hunt for Philly's best cheese steak. My fiance and I decided the evening after the Eagles parade that we should grab a cheese steak. I honestly haven't tried many of the places that natives rave about and this was one that I've heard mentioned. The line was sooooo long. There were about 15 people in front of us when we arrived and it took about an hour for us to be able to place an order.
  
  This is not a dine in establishment and certainly not in the best of neighborhoods. We actually had an alcoholic ask us for money while waiting in line. Overall though, it was decorated with lots of photos from celebrity's that have come in and it has character.  
  
  Now onto the actually cheese steak. It was good, but I would have preferred more cheese and that the cheese and onions were actually cooked with the meat. Everything was put on separately, first the meat, then the toppings, then the cheese and ketchup.
  
  Okay but I'm not hurrying back.

• Arlise Kat R.

  star star star star star 7 May 2026

  Had one of the best cheesteaks from this place. Seasoned well and very filling; definitely going back when in town!